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Inside the picturesque Hampshire country pub that welcomed a TV star
This countryside pub offers delicious food and a cosy environment, and has even been visited by celebrities. The Cricketers Inn can be found in the village of Curdridge, 14 miles from Winchester and close to the South Downs National Park. Here
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The terrifying tales behind some of Hampshire’s most ‘haunted’ roads
Drivers are being warned of haunted roads with chilling backstories and eerie sightings near Winchester and Romsey. With Halloween fast approaching, motorists are being urged to stay alert for spooky encounters along roads in Hampshire, where ghostly
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In the Dock - Man given suspended sentence for dodging breath test and other cases
HERE are the latest updates from the magistrates' courts. A HAMPSHIRE man has been given a suspended sentence after he failed to complete a breath test. Simon Bailiff, 45, of Balmoral Way, Rownhams, did not provide a specimen of breath for
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Hampshire village recognised for its community spirit and dedication of volunteers
A village has won two awards for its community spirit and dedication of its volunteers. Owslebury was recognised at the Hampshire Village of the Year 2026 Awards, organised by the Hampshire Association of Local Councils (HALC). The village
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The Brooks owner calls shopping centre 'a safe space' after threats incident
THE owner of the Brooks is calling it a safe place for people to go to following an incident in the city centre. On Market Lane on Saturday, October 24, members of the public were allegedly threatened by a man believed to be carrying a weapon.
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WATCH: the Winchester heron on the prowl
People walking down the Weirs in Winchester have been enjoying watching a heron on the hunt in recent weeks. The visits of the predator seem to be becoming more common over the years. It used to be a rarity but it is being spotted more often. Perhaps
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New Winchester bistro to open with homemade dishes and plans for evening tastings
A new Winchester bistro championing local businesses and suppliers is set to open. Anvi Bistro will open on Parchment Street in the coming weeks at the former Kushi Coconut site, after the South Asian restaurant closed in May. Winchester couple
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'Stormy weather over Romsey Abbey' captured in our Picture of the Week
Congratulations to John Turner, whose beautiful photo has been selected as this week's Romsey Advertiser Camera Club 'Picture of the Week'. The photo shows Romsey Abbey framed by vibrant autumn trees beneath a dramatic, stormy sky, with glowing
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'Next time I find myself desperately hoping for rain, I’ll be more specific’
One of my late mother-in-law’s favourite sayings was “be careful what you wish for". Like most family wisdom, it was usually delivered just after someone had wished for something and before they realised the consequences. This summer, her words
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£5.5m Cart and Horses junction scheme faces questions over funding and timing
There can be few regular drivers around Winchester who need convincing that something must be done about the Cart and Horses junction. The meeting of the A33 and B3047 at Kings Worthy has been a source of concern for decades. So a £5.5 million
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'Without enough volunteers, who knows what we might lose next?
For the past five years, the organisers of North Baddesley Schools’ Fireworks Night have given our community a wonderful event. My family always looks forward to it, so it was sad to hear that it will not go ahead this year. The organisers
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Ghostly Lady Lisle sightings continue at one of Winchester's oldest pubs
On September 1, 1685, a dignified Lady Alicia Lisle entered St Lawrence's Rectory, now The Eclipse Inn, on The Square in Winchester, and armed guards escorted her upstairs. She spent her last night in prayer, while her distraught family and friends
