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Nationwide gives £175 free cash to 40,000 customers and offer is 'still running'
More than 40,000 customers have been paid Nationwide’s £175 switch bonus in the last three months, making it one of the best bank switch offers for 2026
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Romsey Local History Society - How people mourned in the 19th century
In the nineteenth century, it was the custom to observe a time of mourning after a family death and to wear dark clothes.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust - Nature’s orange jewel
The small tortoiseshell is one of the most recognisable butterflies in the UK.
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Let’s stop the damage to our rivers - Winchester MP Danny Chambers
This month I’ve been focusing on my work with local campaigners to protect our precious countryside and nature. You might have seen the news stories about the communities in the Meon Valley coming together to demand action from Hampshire County Council to stop 4x4s and off-road vehicles driving do...
'Difficult travel conditions' expected as yellow weather warning issued across area
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for ice in Hampshire from 13–14 February. Expect hazardous travel, icy roads, and possible slips and injuries.
Drivers issued warning as 16‑mile diversion planned for full M3 closure this weekend
Drivers on the M3 this weekend have been issued with a 16-mile diversion due to a full road closure.
LIVE - Traffic and travel updates ahead of second M3 full closure this weekend
The M3 will close in both directions near Winchester from February 13 until February 16
Calls made for new safety features on city street that 'feels more like an A road'
A Father has voiced his concerns over the safety of a road near his house following a recent fatality.
'A real, positive difference' says head as schools issue smartphone ban
Romsey schools have issued a ban on smartphones over a “growing concern about (their) impact”.
Descendant of famed wartime leader receives donation from Southwick Revival
The £5,000 donation will go towards supporting the annual pilgrimage that the Normandy Veterans’ Trust organises for the Second World War D-Day veterans to France.
More than 20 Barton Peveril students receive Oxbridge offers
More than two dozen college students have received offers from the UK’s top universities.
M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of February 13 to 15
Top six- Best photos from our Hampshire Camera Clubs this week
Here are the top six best pictures from our Hampshire Camera Clubs this week
Bus service not as bad as you think - responds resident
I READ the letter from Helen Young (Chronicle, January 29) and sympathise with her, regarding no direct bus service between Eastleigh and Winchester. However, Velmore has a bus service number 23 from Eastleigh, a double decker bus, and if two passengers are on it, "it's crowded". If memory serves me...
Festival supporting young carers making a return this summer
YMCA Young Carers Festival returns to Fairthorne Manor, Hampshire for its 26th year, supporting young carers across the UK.
Campaign group urges council to reinstate cancelled bus routes
A campaign group is calling for government funding to be used to reinstate cancelled bus routes, including the recently axed 61 service.
New after school club launched by mums to help 'juggle with work and home'
A pair of Winchester mums are starting a new after-school club in an attempt to help fill local need.
Aldi offering 500 apprenticeship roles with jobs across Hampshire
Apprentices will earn £12.02 per hour, rising to £13.35 as they progress, with higher rates for those working within the M25.
Southern Water to triple intake of graduates and apprentices
The industry faces a large skills shortage, with the water sector expected to require 50,000 new workers by 2030 to support infrastructure investment.
Wine producer offering gift that 'keeps on giving' for Valentine's Day
A sparkling wine producer is offering a gift that keeps on growing.