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Three off-road motorbikes stolen in Badger Farm

5:38pm Saturday 4th May 2013

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following the theft of off-road bikes from a garage in Winchester.

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Residents latest bid to halt development in Winchester looks doomed, says councillor

1:38pm Saturday 4th May 2013

A CAMPAIGN to halt a £7.5m housing development in Abbotts Barton looks set to suffer a another blow.

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Winchester University rising in latest student survey

1:26pm Saturday 4th May 2013

THE University of Winchester has climbed six places in a recent university ranking guide.

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Tories do well in county council elections in Winchester but UKIP the winners countywide

4:02am Friday 3rd May 2013

WINCHESTER Liberal Democrats were this morning left stunned by the continuing Tory revival across the district.

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Wine tasting in Winchester bar is all in a good cause

6:00pm Friday 3rd May 2013

A WINE tasting evening for beginners will be held in a Winchester bar in aid of a disabled toddler next Thursday (May 9).

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Fears over new 'superschool' remain

5:31pm Friday 3rd May 2013

WINCHESTER residents remain concerned over plans for a new 'superschool' in a city suburb.

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Hampshire entrepreneurs in head to head battle

11:20am Friday 3rd May 2013

BUDDING young entrepreneurs from Hampshire have gone head to head in the first round of a national enterprise competition in Southampton on May 8.

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Winchester UKIP candidate criticised for call to scrap NHS

3:19pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

UKIP Hampshire County Council hopeful Bradley Monk is in favour of abolishing the NHS, it has emerged as campaigning climaxes with voting today.

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Plans on show next week for proposed Itchen Valley solar farm

3:00pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

A PUBLIC consultation is to be held on plans for a huge solar farm in the heart of the Itchen Valley.

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Sharp drop in metal theft, reports MP

3:02pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

A large drop in thefts of copper and catalytic converters across Hampshire has been welcomed by Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery who said that police have started to win the battle against the crime. There was a 41% reduction in copper stolen across the Hampshire Constabulary area in the 2012/13 financial year in comparison with 2011/12. Thefts of catalytic converters plunged 48% over the same time period. There was a small rise in lead thefts. George, who is Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Home Secretary Theresa May, recently met Hampshire Chief Constable Andy Marsh to discuss wider national policing issues and his concerns about rural crime - some of which is metal theft from rural businesses in vulnerable locations. "These figures largely show that Hampshire Constabulary is getting to grips with tackling metal theft - an offence that has been a real scourge in my consistency along with other forms of rural crime," said George. "The statistics come on the back of a very constructive meeting with Andy who made it clear that tackling rural crime and speeding in villages were a priority for the force and that is great news. "Although there has been an overall rise in metal theft this year due, I believe, to better recording, I'm still convinced the police are starting to win this battle. "There is also no doubt that last year's new government rules banning cash payments for scrap metal and increased fines for handling stolen items has curtailed a lot of this illegal activity and made it easier for the police to act effectively," added George Mr Marsh said: "I recognise the impact metal theft has both for local communities and in particular businesses within those communities.  "We have worked tirelessly throughout 2012 through Operation Tornado to achieve these reductions through partnership with the Environment Agency, engaging with scrap metal dealers and tackling those committing offences.  "We will continue, through firm and fair policing, to create a hostile environment for offenders and make full use of the new legislation around cash-less trading for scrap metal."

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Winchester man dies from cocktail of drugs

1:00pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

THE death of a 38-year-old Winchester man was “inevitable”, in inquest heard.

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Winchester teenager in England call-up

9:36am Thursday 2nd May 2013

A TEENAGER from Winchester has been called up to play for England's lacrosse U19 squad when it tours Canada this summer.

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Winchester Street Pastors get 'helping foot' from police

9:32am Thursday 2nd May 2013

WINCHESTER Street Pastors have been given a 'helping foot' by Hampshire Police.

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King Alfred buses return in force to Winchester

3:00pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

WINCHESTER residents can be forgiven for thinking they travelled back in time last weekend.

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Charity fashion show near Winchester raises £1,000

1:30pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

A CHARITY fashion show near Winchester raised £1,000 last weekend.

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Multi-million pound Winchester sewage works progressing well

11:55am Wednesday 1st May 2013

A MULTI-million pound programme of improvements to sewer works in Winchester is reported to be progressing well.

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Alresford steam engine legal dispute settled

8:00am Wednesday 1st May 2013

A long-running legal dispute over a steam engine that ran on a Hampshire steam railway has been settled out of court.

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NHS employee convicted of benefit fraud

4:50pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

A HURSLEY man has been fined for failing to tell the authorities about personal changes that affected his benefits.

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Major garden fair near Bishop's Waltham this Sunday

3:54pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

THE tenth annual charity Bishops Waltham Garden Fair takes place in Durley this Sunday (MAY5) from 10am to 4pm.

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Multi-million pound sewer upgrade for Winchester continues despite bad weather

2:19pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

WORK on a multi-million upgrade to wastewater treatment works in Winchester continues despite recent bad weather.

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First Winchester Parkrun a big success

1:00pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

WINCHESTER embraced a new fitness programme sweeping the country last weekend.

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Winchester MP calls for UK cycling boost

12:00pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

WINCHESTER MP Steve Brine has backed a new report on the future of cycling in Britain.

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Duchess of Cambridge visits Naomi House

5:44pm Monday 29th April 2013

TWO years ago the Duchess of Cambridge was marrying Prince William at Westminster Abbey.

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Duchess to visit Naomi House today

1:25pm Monday 29th April 2013

CHILDREN and staff at a Sutton Scotney children’s hospice were eagerly awaiting a royal visitor this afternoon.

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Winchester school bursar in court for alleged fiddling overtime

2:47pm Monday 29th April 2013

A SENIOR manager at a Winchester special school has appeared in court accused of fiddling work timesheets.

Winchester trio in court on animal suffering charges

11:43am Monday 29th April 2013

A WINCHESTER family have appeared in court on allegations of causing suffering and poor care to four pets.

One of Winchester's oldest churches to open for public again

11:30am Monday 29th April 2013

ONE of Winchester’s oldest churches will be open to the public for a second summer.

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City centre road to shut for four nights

11:00am Monday 29th April 2013

ONE of the busiest roads in Winchester will be closed for four nights next week for resurfacing work.

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Winchester pensioner tricked by thieves

10:50am Monday 29th April 2013

THIEVES have stolen money from an elderly Winchester woman after conning her in to revealing her PIN number.

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Visually impaired Winchester boy enjoys charity chocolate making day

10:20am Monday 29th April 2013

A WINCHESTER boy who is visually impaired has spoken of his delight at taking part in a chocolate making day.

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Burglars strike at house in village near Alresford

9:25am Monday 29th April 2013

BURGLARS struck in a village near Alresford before striking in a second village on the same day.

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Winchester sixth form students show leadership skills

9:24am Monday 29th April 2013

WINCHESTER teenagers showed their leadership skills after running a sports day for more than 150 primary school pupils.

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Fatal plane crash at Middle Wallop airfield

6:46pm Sunday 28th April 2013

A PLANE which came down in a Hampshire field killing the pilot was flying in a group of replica historic aircraft, police said today.

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Winchester classic car business to continue trading after planning approval

10:00am Sunday 28th April 2013

WINCHESTER’S planning chiefs have granted permission for a classic car business – eight years after it began trading.

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New Winchester University housing nears completion

1:49pm Saturday 27th April 2013

THE University of Winchester is close to completing new student housing in time for the next academic year.

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Winchester residents' anger over BT phone cuts

12:29pm Friday 26th April 2013

SEVERAL Winchester residents have had their phone lines restored after being out of service for almost three weeks.

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County council elections: May 2

12:19pm Friday 26th April 2013

VOTERS will go to the polls next Thursday to decide control of Hampshire County Council - and its £1bn budget.

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Meon Valley villagers slam national park over development plans

12:13pm Friday 26th April 2013

RESIDENTS in Droxford are furious that the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has withdrawn its objection to a new housing development.

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Winchester grandmother died from pneumonia

10:50am Friday 26th April 2013

A GRANDMOTHER from Winchester died after suffering from a bout of pneumonia a court has heard.

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Massive cinema gets green light from Winchester councillors

10:38am Friday 26th April 2013

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a massive cinema at Whiteley have been given the green light by council bosses.

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Winchester business evacuated after suspicious package opened

1:20pm Thursday 25th April 2013

A WINCHESTER business was been evacuated this morning after receiving a suspicious a substance in the post today.

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Missing Hampshire mum found safe in Winchester

1:23pm Thursday 25th April 2013

A HAMPSHIRE woman who had not been seen for several days has been found safe in Winchester.

Winchester Autism Group welcomes visit from city MP

3:00pm Thursday 25th April 2013

A WINCHESTER autism support group welcomed local MP Steve Brine this month.

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Hat Fair keen to involve more Winchester businesses in July festival

2:00pm Thursday 25th April 2013

WINCHESTER Hat Fair bosses are looking to team up with more city businesses to make sure that everyone benefits from the popular event.

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Winchester estate agents celebrates successful return to commercial property market

12:00pm Thursday 25th April 2013

A WINCHESTER estate agent is celebrating a successful year back in the commercial property market.

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Meon Valley school raises more than £1,000 for Winchester Mayor's charities

11:07am Thursday 25th April 2013

MEON Valley schoolchildren have raised more than £1,000 for the Mayor of Winchester’s charities.

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PM's wife invites Naomi House to 10 Downing Street

5:46pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

STAFF and children from Naomi House have been at 10 Downing Street at the invitation of Samantha Cameron, the wife of the prime minister.

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Business offers free service to charities

3:35pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

A NEW Winchester technology business is offering free service for charity events.

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Winchester man charged with committing GBH following assault last month

1:24pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

A WINCHESTER man has been charged with committing GBH with intent following an assault last month.

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Winchester school evacuated after teachers notice 'burning smell'

1:16pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

A WINCHESTER school was evacuated today after a faulty electric light sparked safety fears.

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Winchester planners consider new cinema for Whiteley

12:20pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

A NINE-SCREEN cinema multiplex in Whiteley which will dominate the surrounding area looks set to get the green light as part of a multi-million redevelopment.

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Shipping Festival Service to be held at Winchester Cathedral

11:31am Wednesday 24th April 2013

AN annual service at Winchester Cathedral paying tribute to those working in the country’s shipping industry will get a royal visit this year.

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Winchester man lays to rest his uncle, 96 years after his death in Great War

7:17pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

NEARLY 100 years after he was killed in action, a World War I soldier has finally been laid to rest by his Winchester nephew three years after his remains were found in a French field.

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Three men admit kidnap on Winchester street

1:11pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

A GANG appeared in court charged with kidnapping a man from a Winchester street.

Environmentalist talk packs out Winchester Guildhall

3:00pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

ALMOST 200 people packed Winchester Guildhall to hear from renowned environmentalist Jonathan Porritt last night (April 22).

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Winchester children celebrate new road crossing to make school journeys safer

2:05pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

WINCHESTER children are celebrating after their journeys to school were made safer by a new pedestrian crossing.

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Hampshire estate to open new farm shop

2:04pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

THE farming estate of a leading supermarket is to launch a dedicated farm shop.

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Naked Rambler appears at Winchester Crown Court

10:15am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

HAMPSHIRE'S Naked Rambler made a brief appearance at Winchester Crown Court yesterday charged with breaching an anti-social behaviour order.

Plans submitted for River Cottage restaurant at Abbey Mill in Winchester

9:38am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

HUGH Fearnley-Whittingstall and his River Cottage business are a step closer to setting up a restaurant in Winchester.

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Thieves break into Alresford property

3:20pm Monday 22nd April 2013

THIEVES forced entry to home in Alresford, making off with two computers.

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Police warn shoppers to beware following distraction theft near Winchester supermarket

2:11pm Monday 22nd April 2013

POLICE are warning shoppers to beware after a distraction theft near a Winchester supermarket.

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Winchester Fashion Week ends with sell-out shows

1:45pm Monday 22nd April 2013

WINCHESTER Fashion Week climaxed with two sell-out shows at the Guildhall.

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Winchester academic is putting musical theatre under the spotlight

11:34am Monday 22nd April 2013

AN Academic at the University of Winchester is putting musical theatre under the spotlight.

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Winchester college teams up with university in London to improve access to higher education.

5:34pm Saturday 20th April 2013

A WINCHESTER college is linking up with a London university in a bid to improve access to higher education.

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Winchester businesses host their own Come Dine With Me

11:26am Saturday 20th April 2013

A TRIO of Winchester businesses teamed up to host their own Come Dine With Me event recently.

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Popular Winchester fireworks night to be ticketed for first time this year

2:00pm Friday 19th April 2013

BONFIRE Night revellers will have to pay an entry fee for the first time to attend this year’s popular Winchester fireworks event.

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Alresford cyclist looking for perfect partner to take on British record

1:00pm Friday 19th April 2013

AN ALRESFORD cyclist is looking for the perfect partner to help him break a British record.

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Dickie Davies stops by for Winchester fashion show

12:00pm Friday 19th April 2013

WINCHESTER residents got a sneak peak at some of this summer’s hottest clothing this week.

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Civic chiefs pledge to fight homelessness

9:50am Friday 19th April 2013

WINCHESTER City Council has signed up to lead a government scheme to fight homelessness.

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Hampshire man died from industrial disease, inquest told

9:46am Friday 19th April 2013

A RETIRED carpenter from a Hampshire village died as a result of industrial disease, an inquest heard.

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New building society officially opens in Winchester

7:50am Friday 19th April 2013

A NEW building society has officially opened in Winchester.

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Special bus event to mark 40th anniversary of demise of local Winchester company

7:00am Friday 19th April 2013

A UNIQUE gathering of vintage buses will help commemorate the anniversary of the demise of Winchester’s own bus company.

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Cheriton man in fatal collision

8:44am Thursday 18th April 2013

A CHERITON man is dead after crashing his motorcycle near Bramdean.

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Boy, 12, in court for arson in Bishop's Waltham

3:00pm Thursday 18th April 2013

A TWELVE year old Hampshire boy is due to appear in court again on a charge of arson.