WINCHESTER councillors have rejected the chance to radically alter their electoral system. The city council holds three elections in a four-year cycle with a third of members going to the polls each time. The Liberal Democrats proposed changing
WORK on a new £270,000 skate park in Winchester starts on Monday (April 7). The park, at North Walls, will be made of spray concrete rather than prefabricated ramps which is said to be more sustainable. In 2012 over 50 young people put forward
COMMUTERS face disruption this evening after an accident has caused two lanes of the M3 to be temporarily closed. The accident, at approximately 4pm this afternoon, happened on the M3 southbound between junction ten and 11 near Winchester.
MILITARY personnel gathered near Winchester on Monday (Mar 31) for the ‘Marathon of Marathons’. Whilst they’re no strangers to gruelling challenges, they had their hands full as a team of 24, all chefs in the Army and the Royal Air Force, maintained
A NEW scheme aimed at volunteers wanting to help their community is due to be launched in Hampshire. The Volunteer Police Cadets Scheme is aimed at youngsters aged between 13-18 to promote a practical understanding of policing as well as good citizenship
UNSUNG heroes have been recognised by the Mayor of Winchester for their contributions to the local community. The Mayor of Winchester’s Community Awards, at Winchester Guildhall, recognised 73 organisations or individuals who have given outstanding
SOME of Winchester’s most renowned style gurus have been on hand to give fashion ideas as part of Winchester Fashion Week. The Slug and Lettuce was a hive of activity with clothes stands packed with the latest collections, tables bursting at the
A WINCHESTER psychology graduate has been recruited to a local communications agency. Rowena Spinks graduated last year with a first in psychology and has now been appointed as a junior executive with 360 intergrated PR. Ms Spinks said: “I
WINCHESTER school girls have stepped forward to have their hair cut to raise money for a good cause. Nearly 40 pupils from St Swithun’s School have decided to have their long locks chopped to raise money for The Little Princess Trust – a charity
HE was back with his pals less than a month after he almost died. Sam Mangoro returned to Mountbatten School, Romsey, just three weeks after suffering a heart attack in a PE lesson. He was all smiles as he stepped back on to school grounds,
WINCHESTER’S Talking Newspaper has an unusual HQ. Whilst undoubtedly a pleasant location, the funeral directors on Chesil Street is not the first place you’d think of for an office. As you enter the pristine frontage of Richard Steele and Partners
THE worst air pollution in 60 years is sweeping through southern England today threatening the health of the sick and vulnerable. Defra has warned people to be braced for "very high" levels of air pollution over the next few days. Large swathes
WINCHESTER Round Table is to host a cheese and wine night this week to share ideas for this year’s bonfire night. The event will be held at the Mayor’s residence at Abbey House on Thursday (April 3) from 7pm to discuss forthcoming events as well
