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Feature: Village pub's unusual collection

Just some of the 200-strong collection of Scotches

9:30am Thursday 9th September 2010

FROM the outside The Woodman Inn looks like a typical Hampshire village pub, but inside lurks a secret.

Alfred's Hyde Abbey memorial set to be recreated

Public's view sought on new artwork at vandalised garden

9:34am Thursday 9th September 2010

A VANDALISED artwork that marked the last resting place of Alfred the Great in Winchester is set to be replaced.

Sally Taylor helps MP raise funds for charity

REVAMP: The BBC South studios. Inset, presenter Sally Taylor.

9:30am Thursday 9th September 2010

STEVE Brine is hoping a cancer charity will enjoy the fruits of his labour tomorrow.

Winchester bar seeks 2am licence

The Slug and Lettuce in The Square, Winchester

8:30am Thursday 9th September 2010

A BAR in Winchester is asking civic chiefs for permission to open until 2am.

Bank robber who gave cash away admits charge

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8:00pm Wednesday 8th September 2010

A MAN who robbed a Winchester bank and then gave the money away has pleaded guilty to robbery.

Relaunch of historic City Mill

Left to right, Bob Goodwin of the City Mill, Mayor of Winchester Cllr Richard Izard, mill manager Anne Aldridge, Philippa Forreser, who cut the ribbon, and Winchester MP Steve Brine

4:20pm Wednesday 8th September 2010

CIVIC dignitaries came to a re-launch at the City Mill in Winchester with television presenter Philippa Forrester doing the honours.

Loyalty scheme is expanding

Henry Cartwright, right, launches the new Gift Horse Card with Shah Abdul of the Bangkok Brasserie, one of the firms taking part

12:20pm Wednesday 8th September 2010

A LOYALTY card that promotes independent traders in Winchester and Alresford is set to expand.

Lost medieval hospital and WW1 cinema to be uncovered

An archaeology student looks for hidden treasures

9:50am Wednesday 8th September 2010

THE public will get the chance to see one of Winchester lost medieval treasures as well as a cinema that dates from World War One.

Winchester avoids ticket office cuts

Union leaders accused South West Trains of effectively banning staff from volunteering for the 2012 Olympics

9:10am Wednesday 8th September 2010

RAIL bosses have said Winchester Station will be spared as ticket office opening hours are cut back across the network.

Fun day at Winchester pub

The family fun day at the Old Gaolhouse

4:10pm Tuesday 7th September 2010

The Old Gaolhouse in Winchester hosted a family fun day to raise money for Naomi House Children’s Hospice.

Long-standing magistrate retires

Anne Pearson, left, with her legal advisor Rebecca van Beers

12:00pm Tuesday 7th September 2010

SHE is one of Hampshire’s longest serving magistrates, but now Anne Pearson has decided to retire.

Book celebrates school's 200th anniversary

Twyford children with authors Roger Porteous (left) and John Stott (right) with publisher George Mann

11:04am Tuesday 7th September 2010

A NEW book is being printed to celebrate the 200th anniversary of one of Hampshire’s most historic places of education.

Annual country sports day back at Tichborne Park

Calls to lift hunting ban as Blair admits mistake

10:00am Tuesday 7th September 2010

THE annual Hampshire celebration of rural sports takes place this Sunday (SEP12) near Alresford.

Disabled man to climb St Catherine's Hill

Disabled man to climb St Catherine's Hill

8:45am Tuesday 7th September 2010

ON a good day he struggles to walk 100 metres on crutches.

Teddy bears skydive for charity in Stanmore

Ready, teddy go. Photo taken at 2007 event

8:51am Tuesday 7th September 2010

IT was a case of ‘ready, teddy, go’ as cuddly toys went skydiving from the roof of a Winchester Church.

Traditional village show - in two venues

The village green in Cheriton

8:37am Tuesday 7th September 2010

THE annual village show in Cheriton takes place on Saturday September 11 from 2pm in the village hall and primary school.

New MP talks about his first four months in job

George and Janette Hollingbery

8:28am Tuesday 7th September 2010

MEON Valley MP George Hollingbery will be talking about life since the General Election at Bramdean village hall this Friday (SEP10) at 8.30pm.

Crucial news on Silver Hill expected soon

Silver Hill vista: One of the many artist's impressions, this one showing the view down Middle Brook Street looking towards the cathedral

10:58am Monday 6th September 2010

WINCHESTER civic chiefs are preparing for imminent and crucial news to the future of the Silver Hill redevelopment.

Planners reject Harestock scheme, for a second time

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3:40pm Monday 6th September 2010

CITY councillors have again rejected a scheme for the back garden of a Winchester home.

World War Two memorabilia to go on display in Alresford

CROY Author writes about World War Two memories

3:40pm Monday 6th September 2010

A UNIQUE collection of World War Two memorabilia will be on show in Alresford this Sunday, Septemeber 12.

Alresford conservationist backs homes and rugby plan

Alresford Post Office

1:00pm Monday 6th September 2010

AN Alresford conservationist has thrown his weight behind plans to put rugby pitches next to Arlebury Park.

Cathedral applies for licence to sell alcohol at outdoor events

SOLAR POWER: An artist's impression of how Winchester Cathedral would look complete with solar roof panels.

11:50am Monday 6th September 2010

Winchester Cathedral has asked licensing chiefs if it can sell alcohol at its outdoor concerts.

Calling all Winchester sportsmen and women

They're off. Fund-raisers aiming to help build a running track in Winchester take part in a corporate relay' involving local businesses at the Universaity Sports Ground, Bar End. J6329A. Picture by Jon Mackintosh

11:36am Monday 6th September 2010

NOMINATIONS for the third Annual Winchester District Sports Awards have now opened.

Manager did nothing as care home resident choked to death

The St Cross Grange residential care home

11:30am Monday 6th September 2010

A Winchester care home manager watched a pensioner choke to death while rejecting pleas to call an ambulance, an inquest heard.

Swanmore housing plan approved

11:06am Monday 6th September 2010

A SCHEME to build four homes in the grounds of a home near Bishop’s Waltham has been narrowly approved.

Affordable homes plan for Meon valley village

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10:46am Monday 6th September 2010

AN affordable housing company has submitted plans to build ten homes in the Meon Valley.

International artists come to Hampshire

Stockbridge Town Hall: Residents who live in the flats, once part of a nursing home, and houses of Little Dean House filled the town hall to hear the news and plans.

5:10pm Friday 3rd September 2010

THE gallery of Courcoux and Courcoux in High Street, Stockbridge, will be showcasing the work of two international artists.

Vintage vehicles at historic waterworks

Twyford Waterworks

12:10pm Friday 3rd September 2010

CLASSIC cars and vintage vehicles will be coming to Twyford’s historic waterworks on Sunday, September 5.

Vacancy on parish council

Jaw broken in suspected racial attack

9:10am Friday 3rd September 2010

PARISH councillors in Owslebury are looking for another villager to join them to fill a vacancy on the authority.

Winchester councillor resigns as husband fights cancer

Mike and Karen Barratt

1:53pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A WINCHESTER city councillor has resigned, triggering a by-election on the knife-edge council.


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