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  • Thieves target car park ticket machine in Winchester

    RAIDERS smashed open a ticket machine in Winchester city centre stealing money and causing extensive damage. They targeted Middle Brook Street car park on Wednesday night. Police estimated the damage at between £5-10,000 as well as cash stolen

  • 10 Things to do this weekend

    1 In Winchester... THE Winchester Round Table Bonfire and Fireworks Night is returning on Saturday. Each year, the city centre procession, the lighting of the bonfire and the spectacular fireworks display is a huge success. Thousands are expected

  • Test Valley school earns 'Good' rating after five-year wait

    A TEST Valley school has improved its Ofsted rating following a five-year wait. Nursling Church of England Primary School, in Nursling, achieved a ‘Good’ rating today in all categories from school watchdog Ofsted, following an inspection last month

  • Drink driver banned for 17 months

    A BISHOP'S Waltham man has been banned from the road for drink driving. Michael Peter Alloy, 23, of The Avenue, admitted the offence committed on the M3 on October 15. When tested, his alcohol reading was 76 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath

  • Teenager disqualified for drug driving

    A TEENAGER has been banned from the road for riding his moped while over the drug drive limit for cannabis. Jack Clayton Mattia, 18, of Downs Road, South Wonston, was in court to admit the offence. It happened on May 10 when he got on a red Lexmoto

  • Winchester BID rangers hailed as success

    EVERYONE recognises the blue-uniformed Winchester BID Rangers who patrol the city centre. The scheme was first launched in November 2018 to provide a professional and reassuring presence for shoppers, business owners and local residents. Now,

  • Concerns raised over Winchester civic blueprint

    OPPOSITION councillors have called on civic chiefs to ensure their vision for the future of Winchester encompasses all residents. Conservative members of Winchester City Council raised concerns over a lack of reference to elderly members of the