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  • Volume: bad for ears

    RESEARCH conducted for the Royal National Institute for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People's "Don't Lose the Music" campaign reveals that 58 per cent of 16 to 30-year-olds are unaware of any risk from mp3 players and other audio products that attach to the

  • Let’s hear it for hydrangeas

    Andrew McIndoe sings the praises of the versatile hydrangea THE very mention of hydrangeas conjures images of big, bold blooms of deep pink, blue and white, outside seaside cottages, or perhaps decorating the stage at a summer event. Reliable shrubs

  • ‘Eyesore’ ROC HQ escapes demolition

    A DERELICT ex-military building which English Heritage says should be pulled down has been saved from the bulldozer. The former Royal Observer Corps HQ in Abbotts Road, Winchester - a Grade-II listed building - has been the subject of much debate about

  • FOOTBALL: City stuck on the ropes

    Didcot Town 3 Winchester City 2. City's unwanted reputation as the suckers for the early punch was re-inforced away to Didcot Town on Saturday when they were caught out by an intercepted square ball and Stuart Beavon put the home side one up in the

  • FOOTBALL: Yeading send Spitfires into tailspin

    Eastleigh 1, Yeading 4. Following two wins and one draw from their last three home games, Eastleigh came unstuck when they suffered a 4-1 defeat to a Yeading team currently occupying mid-table. It was only the third time they had conceded four goals

  • Thornfield hints at Silver Hill changes

    THE developer hoping to revamp part of Winchester's city centre is to alter its plans after concerns were raised from residents and other interested parties. Thornfield Properties has agreed to take another look at the redevelopment of the Silver Hill

  • MEN’S HOCKEY: Winchester get the winning habit

    Banbury 3, Winchester 5. Winchester maintained their early season promise with a second half fight-back against much fancied Banbury. Banbury forced their way into the League through the play offs, but have strengthened their squad and had had a resounding

  • GOLF: Unique hat-trick at Botley Park

    For the first time in the history of Botley Park GC one lady golfer swept the board in all of the knockout competitions. Eileen Ware, a former ladies' captain, won singles, doubles and mixed doubles finals - all played in the same week.

  • COLTS RUGBY: Rickymania! – Alton 21, Winchester 30

    Winchester Colts put together a second convincing win and look to be gaining momentum in the Hampshire League. Playing Alton away, it was first try to the hosts from a breakthrough by their winger Bart van Herwjnen. Winchester regrouped and forwards

  • BUPA Great North Run

    Swanmore on the Tyne. Swanmore College athletes headed for Gateshead last weekend to participate in the Junior Great North Run. Toby Brimecome getting into the top 20 was a highlight - Charlotte Lindsey led the girls home. Alex Easton caused a stir,

  • EQUESTRIANISM: Podium place for Hursley

    Hursley senior team trotted up for third place in the National Pony Club Dressage Championships at Sansaw in Shropshire. Jess Head riding her mother's horse, Little Imp; Julia Knight-Jones on Fleetmead Ross; Emma Thorman on Jack the Lad and Beth Bainbridge