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The King pays royal visit to Hampshire military base
The King has paid a royal visit to a vital military base in Hampshire.
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County council withdrawing school transport scheme offering spare seats
The scheme allowed non-eligible children to use spare seats on a temporary, chargeable basis.
Why are the City's pavements so bad?
The state of Winchester's pavements is appalling, they are hugely dangerous to pedestrians and unsightly to the City's visitors. Especially bad are those in Southgate Street, Jewry Street and Staple Gardens, but nearly every pavement throughout the City is in need of repair
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Estate agency leaves Winchester - replacement emerges
AN estate agency is returning to Winchester, as another departs.
'Utterly heartbreaking' family friend, 60, to walk 1,200 miles in boy's memory
A 1,200-mile challenge is being undertaken by a woman from Winchester in memory of a young boy.
MP calls on government to stop pollution of Hampshire's rare chalk streams
Winchester’s MP has joined calls to protect the UK’s chalk streams.
LIVE: Major rail delays in Hampshire after train breaks down
Trains come to a standstill between Shawford and Eastleigh due to a freight train breaking down. Power to the track has been turned off and trains are unable to run through the area, meaning passengers are left stranded for an unconfirmed length of time. Replacement buses between Basingstoke and Sou...
Motorcyclist in his 80s seriously injured after two-car crash on A32
A man in his 80s suffered serious injuries in an A32 collision near Wickham. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage of the motorbike and Audi crash.
Hampshire gears up to mark 90th anniversary of first Spitfire flight
Hampshire is preparing to mark the 90th anniversary of the day the Spitfire took to the skies for the first time
Winchester flat on the market for just under £150,000
A one-bedroom flat in a popular area close to Winchester city centre has gone on the market for £149,995.
Winchester has been a shining beacon of hope for Ukrainians fleeing war
As we reach the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, reflection comes with a renewed sense of responsibility.
'There is much hanging on the outcome of all these council elections'
Local Government does NOT get the heart racing with only between 40 per cent to 30 per cent of voters coming out.
'Political stunt' budget amendments shot down by council
A pair of “political stunt” amendments to Winchester City Council’s general fund budget were shot down after failing to gain traction.
More than £250 worth of soft toys stolen from gift shop at Winchester Cathedral
Police appeal after £254 worth of Wrendale soft toys stolen from Winchester Cathedral Gift Shop. CCTV images released—call 101 with info, ref 44260053478.
Romsey Local History Society - the story of the last mill in Romsey
About 40 years ago, I was taking an early morning walk along the bypass. Just upstream from Fox Mill, near the Comrades Club, I stopped to watch a water vole eating grass from the bank opposite me.
Peregrine falcons return to nest at cathedral after a year away
Peregrine falcons have returned to nest high above the city.
Silver Hill regeneration scheme developers 'want to hear people’s thoughts'
Winchester residents will be able to share their thoughts on the Central Winchester Regeneration scheme with the team behind the latest attempt.
County council highlights achievements to boost biodiversity across the county
It recognises the importance of Hampshire’s natural environment to the county's identity, economy and health.
PHOTOS: University celebrates 'commitment and hard work' of apprentices
The University of Winchester recognised seven apprentices from its Faculties of Health and Wellbeing, and Business and Digital Technologies.
Independent firm opens second yoga and Pilates studio in the heart of the city
New Energy Yoga + Pilates opens second studio in Southampton city centre, aiming to help busy people make space for their wellbeing.