Police have decided not to charge a man arrested after a car crash in the city centre. The man, in his mid-20s, was bailed while officers investigated the incident, which happened in Colebrook Street around 6am on September 5. But a spokesman for Hampshire
Safety improvements are set to be carried out at a notorious junction north of Winchester. Work is expected to be undertaken at the junction of Andover Road, Harestock Road and Well House Lane before Christmas. In correspondence seen by the Hampshire
WINCHESTER planning chiefs have given the green light for 30 new homes to be built at a site in Kings Worthy, despite concerns about traffic noise. Some of the homes off Willis Waye will be built just 20 metres from the busy A34 dual-carriageway
A NEW women’s group is being launched in Twyford called Disparate Housewives WI. Its first meeting will take place in the parish hall at 7.45pm on Monday, November 16. The recently opened Waitrose store in Winchester is providing cheese and wine for
THEY could be the next big hit on Master Chef, but it seems Hampshire youngsters have little interest in cooking. Apprenticeships in two catering departments in the county are still up for grabs for budding Blumenthals and Blancs. Young chefs are
TWYFORD History Society will be holding a lecture on archaeology in the village on Wednesday, November 18. It will be given by archaeologist, Tracy Matthews, and will start at 7.30pm in the Gilbert Room of the parish hall. Tickets are free, but the
THEY celebrated their 20 th birthday with a giant cake covered in Smarties. Around 40 pupils from the past and present joined in a huge party to celebrate 20 years of Ampfield Community Pre-school. Guests including the Mayor of Test Valley, Councillor
A WINCHESTER woman is embarking on a charity mission to Costa Rica and Nicaragua in February. Yamuna Morton, 21, of Upton Grey Close, Harestock, will join other volunteers from the UK to help indigenous people on the island with a number of community
PROPOSALS are being drawn up to launch a French-speaking club in Hursley. Marie Carter is behind the idea, and is looking for fellow villagers who are keen on a bit of Gallic conversation. Anyone interested in joining the group can e-mail mecourmont
HUNDREDS of Winchester homes were plunged into darkness for more than three hours this morning. Southern Electric confirmed 1,400 properties - including around two-dozen city centre shops - lost electricity from 7.30am. Half the affected homes were reconnected
SUPERMARKET bosses are to hold a second round of consultations over plans for a controversial new store in a Hampshire town. Another 13,000 residents in and around Bishop's Waltham are set to receive details on improved plans for a Sainsbury's store
CHURCHES in Compton and Otterbourne are hoping to raise parish funds with a Christmas card scheme. It will involve villagers leaving a festive message or card on a poster board at St Matthew’s in Otterbourne or All Saints’ in Compton. Parishioners will
