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Hampshire woman, 76, cycles over 1000 kilometres for charity
A Winchester woman known as Jane the Bike has cycled over 1,000 kilometres in support of the charity Christian Aid. Jane Hough's odyssey took her from the source of the Danube in the Black Forest along the river to Vienna. The death of her
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Coronation medals awarded to St John Ambulance volunteers
Ten St John Ambulance volunteers were celebrated for their exceptional service at a medal award ceremony in Winchester. Hosted by the Hampshire County Priory Group (CPG) of the Order of St John, the event was a salute to the volunteers' invaluable
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Princess Royal to visit Royal Logistics Corps Museum
THE Princess Royal will be making a special visit to the Winchester area tomorrow. She will be visiting the British Armed Forces Nutrition Programme at the Royal Logistic Corps Regimental Museum in Connaught Road, Worthy Down. The Princess
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Thoughts on major planning applications in Winchester
Following the planning application (23/02738FUL) by Alfred Homes in December things have "gone quiet" but I have reason to believe that Alfred Homes intends to apply again (or to revise the existing application) with a new set of housing proposals
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Developers review open space plans for Bushfield Camp after public ask for change
A survey has revealed that Winchester residents want most of a disused army camp converted for public use. Some 80 per cent of the 900 people who replied to the questionnaire would like to the development of the area into a nature area. Nearly
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New book depicts Roman Winchester in 3D
An author has released a book with 3D images of the Winchester and its people as they were in Roman times. Joseph Chittenden, who has also worked as a concept designer for Lotus and Honda, used his technical expertise to bring the city – Venta
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City-centre stationery shop is closing down after less than a year
A city-centre stationery shop will close down after less than a year of business. Mooch, in St George’s Street, has put up signs for 20 per cent discounts on merchandise to clear stock ahead of the closure. The closing date is July 13.
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Gallery: The 21 best photos from this years fundraising Clarendon Way Walk
NEW photos show hundreds of people taking part in the Clarendon Way Walk to raise money for Naomi House and Jacksplace. As previously reported, the 26-mile walk between Salisbury Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral took place on Sunday, June 2,
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Inquest opens into death of man discovered at sea
AN inquest has opened in Winchester into the death of a man whose body was discovered at sea three years ago. The body of Cyrille Douchin, 29, of Creully sur Seulles, France, was recovered by the cruise ship Spirit of Discovery off the coast of
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How do I keep foxes out of my garden without harming them?
Foxes are a common point of contention for UK gardeners, with many enjoying their presence and others finding them annoying. Finding ways to safely deter foxes from a property is a common chore for people across the country with several natural
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Music lovers attend Winchester Ukelele Festival on scorching Saturday
The fifth annual celebration of the Winchester Ukelele Festival was a resounding success as music lovers enjoyed the food, drink and music in beaming weather. The festival promised a fun-filled family day which is exactly what attendees received
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Lib Dems announce plan for more protection of local rivers
THE Liberal Democrat General Election candidate for Romsey and Southampton North is calling for new protected status for local rivers, including the Test. Geoff Cooper made the comments after figures revealed that sewage was dumped 697 times into
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Book launch about mysterious Dark Age king
A new book about a mysterious Dark Age king will be launched at a Winchester book shop. Cerdic, the first king of Wessex, carved out his kingdom in the sixth century from the chaos which followed the collapse of the western Roman Empire.
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Cider thief to pay compensation for stealing six bottles of Henry Westons from Tesco
A WINCHESTER man has been ordered to pay compensation after stealing alcohol from a shop. Anthony Johannessen, 32, of Trussell Crescent, Weeke, stole six bottles of Henry Weston Cider from Tesco on Monday, May 27, a court heard. Appearing at
