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Candidate for Mayor of Hampshire suspended over 'Islamists on horseback' comment
Reform's candidate for Mayor of Hampshire and Solent has been suspended after describing Jewish people as "Islamists on horseback".
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Thousands of new energy efficient streetlights to be installed across county
The project aims to cut electricity use, reduce carbon emissions and deliver long-term cost savings.
LETTER- 'It will suck the life out of the city centre' Bushfield Camp development
The opportunity to comment on, or object to, the amended planning application for Bushfield Camp and surrounding area closes this Friday 27th March.
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Private Hampshire school where Rishi Sunak studied among world's best for 2026
Winchester College was named among the top 100 leading private schools in the world, according to the Spear’s Schools Index 2026
More than 120,000 trees planted and rare species protected in Hampshire
Hampshire County Council’s first-ever Biodiversity Report details progress made across the county to protect wildlife and enhance natural habitats.
More details unveiled for plans to build 270 homes on farmland
Plans for 270 new homes on farmland east of Halterworth Lane in Romsey have been lodged with Test Valley Borough Council by Bellway Homes.
More than a dozen dogs and their owners take part in German Shepherd walk
More than a dozen dogs turned out for the event in Whiteley, organised by German Shepherd Rescue South.
Volunteers recognised for supporting residents to get to medical appointments
With just 37 volunteers, the group were asked to provide 1,357 trips across the Winchester area last year.
'Local news matters now more than ever to our communities - here's why'
Local news helps me our communities stronger and better. As the UK Government published it's local media plan, we look at why.
Record number of GP appointments delivered across Hampshire
The rising appointment figures reflect wider changes across GP practices, where patients are now more routinely seen by a range of health professionals.
Plans lodged for up to 300 homes on edge of Romsey
Developers have formally lodged plans for up to 300 homes on land off Sandy Lane and Belbins on the edge of Romsey.
Restoration takes a step forward on historic monument
Restoration of Winchester’s historic Buttercross Monument progresses as initial cleaning completed.
'I can only imagine individuals behind closure of bus station never rely on buses'
I read with great concern the proposed plans for closing Winchester Bus Station to accommodate other plans (Chronicle, March 12).
Man stabbed ex-partner 17 times in 'frenzied attack' at office block, court told
A man carried out a "frenzied" knife attack on his ex-partner at her workplace, stabbing her 17 times before being detained, Winchester Crown Court has heard.
School recognised for being among the UK’s highest performing
It has been placed in the top 10 per cent of non-selective schools nationally for pupil attainment in the 2025 end of KS4 exams.
Travellers set up unauthorised camp in Winchester car park
A small number of caravans have set up camp in the River Park car park in Winchester, near Hyde Abbey Gardens.
'Keeping council tax low in Hampshire has been a false economy'
A COUPLE of weeks ago the Conservative Leader of Hampshire County Council, Cllr Adams-King proudly told us that he had successfully rejected calls for council tax to be raised by 15% to limit the raise to 4.99%.
Emergency services rescue woman from river in Winchester
Emergency services have confirmed that a woman was rescued from a river on Wharf Hill during the evening of Sunday, March 22.
'Commonly ignored' Google Maps feature experts say can slash £100 off fuel bills
Experts have revealed a clever feature on Google Maps that can help you save money on fuel.
Ex-Romsey Mayor returns to UK after being stranded in warzone
Karen Dunleavey, former mayor of Romsey and current Test Valley borough councillor, has returned to the UK after being stuck in Doha with her husband Alex.