The Elgin marbles, a collection of ancient Greek sculptures have been seen as a symbol of freedom to the Greek for a tremendous 2500 years, but they have also been the heart of a diligent debate between the people of Britain and Greece. The sculptures
When you buy a bag of crisps, it’s usually for one sole purpose. To eat it. After this, you likely crumple the bag and discard it in the bin. That is solely a crisp packet’s function. Unfortunately, some people sometimes view their pets as a crisp
WINCHESTER Soroptimists have been busy raising money and awareness with market stalls and campaigns. The Winchester members, who form part of a global volunteer service for women, raised nearly £400 at the Sunday Cattle Market car boot sale by
A PETITION to reverse the city council's decision to scrap free overnight parking in the city centre will be presented at this week's full council meeting. The decision, made in July, has been controversial among community groups and businesses
A ROMSEY man has been given eight penalty points for a series of motoring offences. Abraham Hilden, of Scallows Lane, was caught on Thursday, November 2 at Harbour Parade in Southampton. Hilden, 21, was found to be driving without insurance
Test Valley planners have voted narrowly in favour of replacing a barn with a home. The scheme, at Rectory Hill in West Dean, was permitted by six votes to four. It was controversial because the barn already had permission, granted two years
On March 15 this year I set up a direct debit with Winchester City Council to pay for my garden waste collection, a stealth tax of £65 the Lib Dem council recently introduced and formerly covered by my Council Tax. While checking my bank statement
A MUGGER attacked a teenage girl in Romsey punching her in the face. The robbery took place on the underpass along Canal Walk between 5.30pm and 6pm on Saturday, November 25. The victim, a 15-year-old girl, had got off a train at the station
MCDONALD’S has opened a new 24-hour drive-thru in Winchester. Staff and customers were raring to go ahead of the opening of the restaurant in the Tesco Extra car park, in Easton Lane, Winnall. After four months of construction, contractors
RESIDENTS of Flowerdown Care Home Winchester have marked the start of Diwali, also known as “The Festival of Lights”. To celebrate the Hindu festival, residents helped with making colourful patterned rangoli and lighting ‘diyas’, small oil lamps
Below are the latest planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council. Bishop's Waltham 23/02432/OUT, Craig Tickner, three bedroom house within the garden of 15 Princes Close. 23/02488/HOU, Gordon Chapman, two storey rear and side
These pictures show lanterns cleverly created for Winchester Cathedral's annual lantern parade event. Crowds packed the cathedral on Friday, November 24 for the popular free event, before parading through the city. These pictures were captured
A local water polo club is celebrating after receiving a Silver award at the prestigious Swim England National Awards. Winchester Water Polo Club (WWPC) was awarded the accolade in the Swim England Club of the Year category for Water Polo, in a
A record crowd of over 5,000 will cram into the Silverlake Stadium for Eastleigh's juicy FA Cup second round tie against League 1 Reading on Sunday lunchtime, 1.30pm. Despite the match being televised live on terrestrial television, all the tickets
WINCHESTER’S newest gym is giving guests the chance to try out the studio for free throughout December. Elevate Fitness Studio, in Andover Road, is opening its doors for the first time on Friday, December 1. The owners are offering free access
AN Alresford man has been hit with five penalty points for careless driving. Richard Smith, of Appledown Close, was caught on Thursday, August 17 on Reading Road, Winnersh in Berkshire. Smith, 44, pleaded guilty at Wycombe Magistrates' Court
A TV star and charity founder has said the system is corrupt for NHS whistleblowers, following a sacked Winchester doctor’s decision to ditch legal proceedings. Broadchurch actor Sarah Parish presented a £2,000 cheque to maternity consultant and
THE Santa Fun Run will be returning to Winchester City Centre this weekend. Naomi House and Jacksplace, local hospices for children and young adults, will welcome hundreds of Santas to the annual fun run 5k fundraising event on Sunday, December
