Archive

  • Air rifle fired close to Winchester school

    WINCHESTER police arrested three teenagers after an air rifle was fired several times close to a city primary school. A man was struck by a pellet but was unharmed, said a police spokesman. A delivery driver was also targeted and a pellet struck and

  • Funding axe looms for Winchester charities

    MORE than 30 community organisations face major cuts in the cash they receive from Winchester City Council. A letter has been sent to groups warning most grants will be stopped or reduced next year as the council prepares for an anticipated

  • Court convicts Winchester benefits cheat

    A WINCHESTER woman who lied to obtain benefit has received a conditional discharge. Donna Anderson, 49, of Thurmond Crescent, Stanmore, worked as a cleaner whilst claiming housing benefit, council tax benefit, job seekers allowance and employment support

  • Winchester planners approve Meon Valley business expansion

    WINCHESTER City Council has approved a controversial plan for a local business neighbouring a national park to increase their storage facilities. Blanchard Wells Ltd, a construction company located in Forester Road, Soberton, applied to replace three