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Men in Hampshire urged to share experiences of painful prostate condition
A research team in Winchester is seeking personal stories from men suffering from a prostate condition. The University of Winchester team, led by Dr Margaret Husted, is focusing on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which affects around three
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Art and craft show declared 'most successful yet' after 900 visits
The Chilworth Art & Craft Group's annual show has been declared their most successful yet. Chairman Mervyn Babey announced the news following the event at Romsey Town Hall. The show attracted nearly 900 visitors over five days, from October
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Pub launches Christmas toy donation initiative for fourth year
A pub chain is launching a Christmas toy donation initiative for the fourth year. Hungry Horse, which has The Vine Inn Pub Restaurant in Ower, is aiming to collect 5,000 toys in the first 24 hours of the Toy Boxing initiative, with a target of
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Motorist banned from the road after pleading guilty to drug driving
A WINCHESTER man has been banned from the road after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Sean Palmer, 32, of Honeysuckle Close, was caught driving on the M3 near Fleet on Saturday, April 27 with a high amount of THC – a breakdown
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Enjoy Hampshire wines at Christmas fizz event in Winchester later this month
A Christmas wine experience is returning to Winchester later this month. Vineyards of Hampshire's Festive Fizz event is coming to Winchester Guildhall on Saturday, November 30. The event, which will be held on a Saturday for the first time,
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Groundbreaking geothermal technology could be on the cards for Romsey
GROUNDBREAKING technology could be on its way to Romsey after councillors voted to explore the potential for geothermal technology in the town. Cllr Ian Culley proposed and Cllr Colin Burgess seconded a motion to investigate the suitability of
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'Can we really believe this couldn’t happen here?'
Knowing that millions of people have elected as their president a convicted felon who carelessly utters statements like “I need the kind of generals that Hitler had”, is nothing short of terrifying. In Remembrance week, lest we forget, can we really
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King John's House: Cabinet to discuss future plans for financial support
THE future of a historic house in Romsey could be in the balance as its financial future will be discussed by civic chiefs. Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) will discuss proposals to financially support King John’s House, in Church Street, at
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Man accused of murder thought 'oh bloody hell, oops' after stabbing two brothers
A POPLEY man accused of murder said his immediate thought after stabbing two brothers was 'oh bloody hell, oops', a court has heard. Kenneth Walker, 64, of Tasmania Close, Popley, knifed Craig and Scott Laurie on May 12 when they came to his door
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More pictures: Winchester’s 500th parkrun celebrated with record attendance
No one could have predicted that 810 participants would turn up to celebrate last Saturday’s 500th Winchester parkrun. This smashed the previous record of 537, set on Christmas Day last year. Joint event directors Sarah Witt and Peter Humphries
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Eight cars seized following car meet in Winchester as ASB Awareness Week begins
EIGHT cars and a motorbike have been seized as part of an investigation into an illegal car meet which started in Winchester. Hampshire Police released the information as part of Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, highlighting the work it is
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WATCH: Jelvis the pirate jigs to techno for charity on High Street
PASSERS-BY on Winchester High Street have been treated to a pirate-themed spectacle courtesy of two local performers. Jelvis Hodgkiss, also known as "Jacob Sparrow", and Teddy Gameson danced to a thumping techno version of the famed Pirates of
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Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle
The Hampshire Chronicle published 15 death notices last week. Every week, the Hampshire Chronicle publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Residents pressing for enforcement of 20mph speed limit outside their homes
CITY centre residents are again pressing for action on speeding cars on a historic street. People in Hyde in Winchester are unhappy that little action has been done to enforce the 20mph limit in Hyde Street. Deidre Wood, of Hyde Street, told
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'We are losing our traditions': Debate if prayers have place in council proceedings
MEMBERS of Romsey Town Council debated if prayers still have a place in their proceedings, but could not agree after nearly twenty minutes of discussion. Prayers were on the agenda at the latest Romsey Town Council meeting on Tuesday, November
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Charity walk that raised £300k for breast cancer research to return next year
A charity walk that has raised more than £300,000 for breast cancer research is returning for a third year. Against Breast Cancer's Breast Walk Ever will take place in Hampshire on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The event will see participants walk
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Winchester City Council budget shortfall to sink to almost £5m by 2030
WINCHESTER City Council's budget is predicted to sink to a £5m deficit by 2030, figures show. Speaking at a scrutiny committee on November 12, councillors expressed concerns over the WCC's Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and the efficacy of the
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Andover-based recruitment firm scoops two national awards for its neurodiversity work
HR and recruitment specialist, Gi Group, which has a branch in Andover In Bridge Street, has won two honours at the British Recruitment Awards. Recognised for the development of its ‘This is Me’ Neuro Guide, an initiative designed to foster understanding
