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Winchester schools to expand, numbers announced

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:35:32 +0000

COUNTY chiefs have announced the Winchester city primary schools set to expand to cope with the rising number of pupils.

Alresford school receives gift of portrait of its founder

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000

HE has been gone a long time but his portrait returned to a fitting resting place.

Winchester school opens new facilities after a decade of planning

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:40:00 +0000

AFTER a decade of hard work a Winchester school was finally able to unveil its new facilities.

Beer festival returns to Winchester

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

IT was such a success that the organisers could not resist bringing it back.

More Winchester people taking up sport

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:49:37 +0000

Winchester adults are the most active in Hampshire, according to the latest survey.

Meadow memorial for wildlife lovers near Bishop's Waltham

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:21:57 +0000

A MEMORIAL to wildlife lovers has been erected in a Hampshire meadow.

Commonwealth Games swimmer inspires Fair Oak pupils

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:20:00 +0000

FAIR Oak pupils were recently inspired after a visit from a Commonwealth Games medal-winning swimmer.

Winchester hospital staff honoured for hundreds of years of service

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:10:00 +0000

STAFF at a Winchester hospital have been honoured for giving 605 years service between them.

All aboard the birthday boy's bus

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:00 +0000

SOME parents might hire a hall for a children’s party, but not usually a park and ride bus.

Digital TV switchover begins in Winchester district

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:07:33 +0000

THE biggest change to television in a generation began today, as analogue signals were turned off across much of Hampshire and digital TV boosted to reach all areas.

Winchester theatre boss upbeat about future

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:30:06 +0000

Winchester Theatre Royal is confident of its long term future despite the financial climate and uncertainty over grants.

Free energy checks for 100 Winchester homes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:29:16 +0000

A HUNDRED Winchester households will receive a free home energy check worth £250 from Winchester Action on Climate Change.

Doughnut delight for Naomi House

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Naomi House children's hospice has sealed a sweet deal with Reeve the Baker.

Winchester businessmen tackle 100km charity challenge

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +0000

A PAIR of Winchester businessmen are walking 100km non-stop to raise money for charity.

Car crash cuts power to homes in Twyford

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:22:54 +0000

AN icy road caused a power cut in a village near Winchester yesterday.

New Winchester council homes could be built inside two years

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

THE first new council houses in Winchester for a generation could be ready within two years.

Red is the colour for new Winchester art show

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:50:00 +0000

THE next exhibition at the Minster Gallery in Winchester will feature the works of Japanese artist Masako Tobita.

Council advises businesses on future of rural planning applications

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:20:01 +0000

NEARLY 100 rural business and landowners came together for a recent city council planning workshop.

Transatlantic talent for new SXSC season in Winchester

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:52:19 +0000

TALENT from both sides of the Atlantic will be coming to Winchester as part of the new SXSC season.

University applications fall across Hampshire

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

HAMPSHIRE universities and colleges have suffered a fall in the number of students seeking places this autumn after the hike in tuition fees.