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Hampshire dog training company wins multiple awards
A dog company that operates in Hampshire has recently won several awards for its services.
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Planning applications this week that could change where you live
These are the latest planning applications. The applicants’ names have been removed from this list by the city council.
Man attacks pub landlord after being told bar had only minutes to close
The licensee said he was too late. A punch was thrown, then a bottle, and the landlord suffered a gashed face.
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Hampshire County Council to invest £1.8m in electric buses
A £1.8 million investment from Hampshire County Council will support the roll out of a new fleet of electric buses on key routes across the county.
Hampshire council candidate on flotilla intercepted by Israel
A Hampshire Green Party county council candidate has been intercepted by Israeli troops in international waters.
Pretty blue butterfly with black speckles found in Hampshire
Small and fast‑flying, the holly blue is usually the first blue butterfly to be seen each year, appearing from late April and May.
Long-running charity stall forced to relocate from city centre spot
A charity stall in Winchester, Metabolic Support UK, has had its fundraising abilities halted by the city council after the removal of their pitch.
Music teacher reunited with pupil after more than 45 years
A music teacher has been reunited with a former pupil she taught around 45 years ago.
Winchester funeral director applies to continue hosting weddings at Chesil House
A family-run funeral director has applied to Winchester City Council for permission to host weddings.
Nursery where children have 'impeccable' behaviour praised by inspectors
A Romsey nursery and forest school has received high praise in a recent Ofsted inspection report, scoring strong standard.
Role‑play village shuts after expansion plans for adult workshops rejected
I Wanna Be Roleplay Village, on Abbotswood Common Road, confirmed it was closing due to a combination of factors
All the M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to plan for this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of May 1 to 3
Miss Hampshire finalist raises more than £1,700 for cancer research
Amy Jordan is a sales coordinator at Marwell Wildlife and a Miss GB Hampshire finalist for the second year.
Cathedral submits plans to erect solar panels on five estate buildings
The church is looking to go a little greener as plans are submitted to erect solar panels around Winchester Cathedral.
WATCH - Traffic stopped as police escort drives through city centre
Onlookers had a surprise after a police escort was seen driving through Winchester city centre.
Homebuyers face ‘gruelling’ delays as MPs demand urgent overhaul of broken system
MPs calling for urgent reforms to speed up property transactions and stop sales falling through
Lib Dems close to Reform UK in county council race, poll finds
The Liberal Democrats are nearly level with Reform UK in the race for control of a major county council, according to a new poll.
DEBATE - Which Winchester issues matter most to you ahead of the election?
The Hampshire Chronicle wants to hear what issues matter the most to our readers ahead of the election next week.
Hampshire business named finalist in awards celebrating small firms
The Small Awards, now in their tenth year, are organised by Small Business Britain and aim to recognise the best small firms across the UK.
Month of activities planned for people living with dementia
The organisation runs regular activity groups in Romsey for people who are living with dementia and their carers/relatives.