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  • Jobs at risk as Homebase considers store closures

    HUNDREDS of Hampshire jobs could be at risk after a major chain announced it was cutting a quarter of its stores. Homebase will close 25 per cent of its shops across the country over the next three years. The chain employs 17,000 people across

  • Theatre Royal confirms job losses

    A WINCHESTER theatre has made redundancies in a bid to save money. The Theatre Royal has had a staff reshuffle, but refused to confirm how many redundancies have been made when asked by the Chronicle. It is advertising online for a new duty

  • Welcome transfer

    Goadsby is pleased to announce that Bethany Marchant has transferred from the Southampton Office to Winchester. Bethany joined Goadsby just 18 months ago but has been quick to demonstrate maturity, professionalism and efficiency. Bethany also has fantastic

  • Demand strong for Winchester rental market

    While the prime rental markets of London have recorded an annual growth rate of 1.4%, a similar growth rate of 1.3% has been seen for prime rental properties in the commuter zone, and that includes Winchester, according to a recent report issued by

  • Road closed following fire in West Tisted

    A GARAGE was destroyed after a fire in a Hampshire village this morning. Firefighters were called at 9.17am to the double garage in Petersfield Road, in West Tisted. Three fire engines attended, from Alresford, Alton and Winchester, and used

  • Hampshire health watchdog takes local views to Westminster

    A HAMPSHIRE health watchdog has taken local views to the heart of Westminster. Healthwatch Hampshire representatives attended the event at the Houses of Parliament last Tuesday, hosted by Healthwatch England to mark the launch of its second annual

  • Parish chiefs recruit flier squad

    BISHOP’S Waltham parish chiefs are recruiting a team of volunteers to distribute leaflets because important notices are being thrown away. The parish council is looking to enlist around 30 ‘street agents’ to deliver fliers to 3,000 houses around

  • Care 'redefined' after pensioner death

    WINCHESTER’S Royal Hampshire County Hospital has changed several aspects of its inpatient care after an Owslebury pensioner died of a head injury. All those prescribed the drug Furosemide, which causes blood pressure to dip, are now categorised

  • Emergency services consider next move in river search

    EMERGENCY services are to decide this morning on their next stage of their search for a missing woman following the discovery of a wheelchair by a Hampshire river. Solent coast guard, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and police spent Wednesday

  • UPDATE: councillor criticises Kings Walk bench removal

    A CITY councillor has criticised the removal of benches from a popular Winchester meeting place after a spate of violence and anti-social behaviour. Businesses around Kings Walk told police that a gang of loiterers was urinating, vomiting and smearing

  • Pregnant mother could be evicted from Winchester home

    A PREGNANT mother could be evicted from her Winchester council flat after housing chiefs ruled that she intentionally made herself homeless. Tara Colgrave is living in temporary accommodation in Sussex Street but could be left to find private housing

  • 'We're all being blamed' - students deny Stanmore 'war' claims

    STUDENTS in Stanmore have rejected claims that their growing presence threatens “all-out war” with residents. A petition with more than 320 signatures said that the former council estate is at “breaking point” with students who cause anti-social