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  • University host pop up vaccination clinic on campus

    THE University of Winchester hosted a pop up clinic to drive Covid-19 vaccinations before the new academic year. The clinic, which took place in welcome week as new students arrived for their introduction to university life, had staff from Solent

  • Action urged over rubbish bins across Winchester city centre

    WINCHESTER civic chiefs say they are taking action over the worsening state of bins and rubbish sacks in the city centre. The issue was raised by former city councillor Ian Tait at the Winchester Town Forum last night. Mr Tait told the meeting

  • Winchester University falls in national guide

    THE University of Winchester's ranking has slipped ten places in the latest national league table. The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022, have published their latest rankings with Winchester at 106 nationally which is down from

  • Hampshire youths can have their say on how to tackle crime

    HAMPSHIRE youths have the chance to shape how the police fight crime across the county. Serious Violence, Hate Crime and Exploitation are top priorities for the Hampshire Youth Commission this year. Young people between the ages of 14 and 24

  • Further grants for pandemic recovery

    Further COVID-19 grant programmes launch across the district to support the local economy. Businesses and organisations who have been impacted by COVID-19 can now apply for two additional grant schemes. Winchester City Council has launched a new

  • Winchester college takes delivery of new pianos

    A sixth form college in Winchester has received five new pianos to help become an All Steinway School. Peter Symonds College took delivery of a brand new Steinway Model B grand piano and four upright pianos as part of the college’s ambition to

  • Shoplifter fined for stealing from Boots in Winchester

    A SOUTHAMPTON man has been fined for shoplifting in Winchester. Andruis Vasiljevas, 40, of Cranbury Avenue, St Mary's, was caught stealing items valued at £158.36 from Boots on the High Street on May 22. He admitted the offence. Magistrates

  • University campus will host pop-up covid jab clinic

    A SOUTHAMPTON university campus will be transformed into a pop-up vaccination clinic. Solent University will be running a covid jab clinic on its campus from this Friday. Students and staff are being offered their first or second doses of the

  • House prices drop in Test Valley

    House prices dropped slightly, by 0.2%, in Test Valley in July, new figures show. But the drop does not reverse the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area achieve 11.5% annual growth. The average Test Valley house price

  • Festival of history reaches a climax

    HERITAGE Open Days continue this weekend with more free talks, trails, behind-the-scenes tours, exhibitions and open days, both in person and online. Although a few events, including the ever popular Winchester College tours, are fully booked, there