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Letter from Westminster

Letter from Westminster: The budget, Nordic council and fireworks

Planning and development

Geoff Cooper on housing: Balancing local needs with developers’ demands

Stanmore Hotel darts team, 1967; Back row: Mr Terry, manager, W Gardener, G Gosling, T Smith; middle row: T Smith (younger), M Langhorn, M Hide, A Johnston, F Pack, C Bumstead, J Marchment; front: I Byrne, M Smith, J Winkworth, S Jerome

Stanmore Hotel darts team, 1967; Back row: Mr Terry, manager, W Gardener, G Gosling, T Smith; middle row: T Smith (younger), M Langhorn, M Hide, A Johnston, F Pack, C Bumstead, J Marchment; front: I Byrne, M Smith, J Winkworth, S Jerome

Letter to the Editor

Hampshire Chronicle

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Remembering the 1960s darts team at a Winchester pub

Peter Symonds College

Peter Symonds College

'Sixth-form college teachers have not been awarded the same 5.5% pay rise'

Silver Hill development

9

'The graphic image of planned Silver Hill redevelopment is a breath of fresh air'

You have the power to change our planets destiny and ensure healthy change.

You have the power to change our planets destiny and ensure healthy change.

2

The future of our dying planet

Congestion charge sign in London. a good idea for Winchester?

Congestion charge sign in London. a good idea for Winchester?

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Time for a congestion charge for driving in Winchester city centre

Deena Kapadia Marley Fenton in GREASE UK Ireland Tour. Credit Marc Brenner

Deena Kapadia Marley Fenton in GREASE UK Ireland Tour. Credit Marc Brenner

Mayflower Theatre

'Grease on stage stirs some nostalgia from the film, but perhaps not enough'

The junction of Northlands Drive and Worthy Road

The junction of Northlands Drive and Worthy Road

Hampshire County Council

Complaints after road work traffic lights 'stuck on red'

2

'Electric vehicle charging is Winchester is atrocious!'

Paultons Park Halloween Spooktacular

Paultons Park Halloween Spooktacular

'Frighteningly good fun for all the family at Paultons Park this half-term holiday'

A fox hunt. Stock image

A fox hunt. Stock image

'Not difficult to tighten hunting act'

Danger on Romsey Road in Winchester

Danger on Romsey Road in Winchester

Letter to the Editor

Hampshire County Council

11

'Absurd design' to changes to layout on city centre road

From onions in socks to garlic in milk - some remedies were more than abit

From onions in socks to garlic in milk - some remedies were more than abit

3

VapoRub, Olbas, chicken soup and tea - which remedy completely cured the lurgy?

Native regenerated woodland to the north of Rareridge Lane

Native regenerated woodland to the north of Rareridge Lane

1

'Climate action consistency is needed - why are we planning to build on woodland?'

The replacement of the pavilion should be welcomed

The replacement of the pavilion should be welcomed

Letter to the editor

Letters to the Editor

2

LETTER: Replacing the old, old pavilion at River Park is welcomed

Chained Bible, 1611, was once chained to the pulpit in York Minster

Chained Bible, 1611, was once chained to the pulpit in York Minster

Christian comment

Finding humanity in Gospel stories

Twyford High Street, the B3335 - proposed route of lorries

Twyford High Street, the B3335 - proposed route of lorries

Chronicle comment

Planning and development

An avoidable problem over lorries at golf course development

Winchester's railway station: toilets closed at 8.30pm

Winchester's railway station: toilets closed at 8.30pm

5

A nightmare journey with no toilets

King Alfred the Great

King Alfred the Great

Letter to the editor

Letter: it is easy to under-estimate the importance of religion in King Alfred's time

Winter fuel payments cuts will hit many this year

Winter fuel payments cuts will hit many this year

'I continue to be shocked by the government’s decision to means test fuel payments'

Romsey and Southampton North MP, Caroline Nokes

Romsey and Southampton North MP, Caroline Nokes

Letter from Westminster

Letter from Westminster: infected blood, drink spiking and heart attacks

Kimberley Barber on the platform at Alresford

Kimberley Barber on the platform at Alresford

The Watercress Line

'All aboard the Watercress Belle for a timeless journey through the senses'

Winchester MP Danny Chambers on a visit to the RHCH

Winchester MP Danny Chambers on a visit to the RHCH

Letter from Westminster

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Future of Winchester hospital is MP's priority

Review: Beer, belfries and bikes - Dunkirk proves it's more than just about the war

A CGI of the latest plan for Pavilion Project at River Park

A CGI of the latest plan for Pavilion Project at River Park

1

'Well done to the cricket pavilion project - now let's look at Hyde Gate'

Winchester Guildhall

Winchester Guildhall

Letter to the Editor

Winchester City Council

13

Saga of new door shows 'incompetence of Winchester City Council'

Digital editor Megan Stanley, Unit 12 centre manager Lara Tarrant, and editor Kimberley Barber

Digital editor Megan Stanley, Unit 12 centre manager Lara Tarrant, and editor Kimberley Barber

'We rolled up our sleeves and pitched in at Unit 12 - could you help too?'

Rob Clamp and Sam Weeks at Rob Clamp's homecoming gig at Crosfield Hall in Romsey

Rob Clamp and Sam Weeks at Rob Clamp's homecoming gig at Crosfield Hall in Romsey

Homecoming gig for rising music star from Romsey

The number of smokers in Winchester has risen in Winchester, according to a new study

The number of smokers in Winchester has risen in Winchester, according to a new study

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'This would support those current smokers striving to give up'

A lorry in trouble at Sun Arch on Winchester Hill, Romsey

A lorry in trouble at Sun Arch on Winchester Hill, Romsey

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'Council could do more to stop lorry drivers hitting low bridges'

Southampton Choral Society at Romsey Abbey

Southampton Choral Society at Romsey Abbey

'A wonderful celebration of 80 years of Southampton Choral Society at Romsey Abbey'

'Coming to England is joyous and fun - but it doesn't hide the shameful racism'

'Coming to England is joyous and fun - but it doesn't hide the shameful racism'

Mayflower Theatre

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'Coming to England is joyous and fun but it doesn't hide the shameful racism'

'Brave the MiPermit system'

'Brave the MiPermit system'

3

Brave the digital parking system - my paper permit got me a fine

101 Dalmatians The Musical at The Mayflower Southampton

101 Dalmatians The Musical at The Mayflower Southampton

Mayflower Theatre

'101 Dalmatians knocks our spots off with its wonderful telling of a family classic'

Stock image of a cyclist

Stock image of a cyclist

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'Utterly terrifying' experience while cycling at city junction

An expert from Wealthify has shared the two key elements to look for when signing up for a savings account.

An expert from Wealthify has shared the two key elements to look for when signing up for a savings account.

Personal Finance

The two key things to be aware of when signing up for a savings account

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Doubts over the possible strengthening of the Hunting Act

Handlebar Cafe, Non-Residential Winner

Handlebar Cafe, Non-Residential Winner

'The South Downs Design Award is most deserved'

Cllr Geoff Cooper

Cllr Geoff Cooper

Test Valley Borough Council

'Let's hope for better recycling provision by Test Valley Borough Council'

The former RAOB club in Cross Keys Passage

The former RAOB club in Cross Keys Passage

Planning and development

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Evocative memories sparked by RAOB story

Shocked at the thought of no bus station in Winchester

Shocked at the thought of no bus station in Winchester

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Shocked at the thought of no bus station in Winchester

Calling for views on the assisted dying bill from Romsey MP Caroline Nokes

The Square, Winchester

The Square, Winchester

'The very venerable gentleman who used to serve in there'

William Page, 64, the lollipop man at Kings Worthy Primary School

William Page, 64, the lollipop man at Kings Worthy Primary School

3

'The UK reportedly had the highest percentage of all child road deaths'

Reassurance given about audit of Hampshire County Council accounts

Reassurance given about audit of Hampshire County Council accounts

Hampshire County Council

2

'No negative reflection on Hampshire County Council'

Chronicle comment

Hampshire County Council

4

At last! some good news from local government

To celebrate the anniversary a get-together of staff, trustees and volunteers was held

To celebrate the anniversary a get-together of staff, trustees and volunteers was held

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Test Valley marks 85 years of helping people

Letter to the editor on Hampshire County Council's finances

Letter to the editor on Hampshire County Council's finances

Hampshire County Council

4

'Hampshire needs to STOP reducing services and look at ways they can fund themselves'

The four properties sold by Bournemouth Churches Housing Association

The four properties sold by Bournemouth Churches Housing Association

Winchester Churches Housing Group

3

'A case of one step forward and two steps back' for Winchester homeless

8

'Why the Greens disappoint me'

The site of the proposed solar farm

The site of the proposed solar farm

Winchester City Council

Use of casting vote in solar farm decision 'is very worrying'

Overseas aid. Stock image

Overseas aid. Stock image

National government

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Give more in foreign aid to benefit us all

Stock image of people dancing

Stock image of people dancing

'A tragedy' as council drops funding for Wessex Dance Academy

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