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Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
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Resident says new homes will turn quiet country lane into 'Park Lane W1'
Councillor Nick Adams-King rightly described the new-build developments around Romsey as "carnage".
Latest planning applications submitted to Winchester City Council
These are the latest planning applications. The applicants’ names have been removed from this list by the city council.
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Woman with prior murder conviction jailed after stabbing man who 'provoked' her
Kerry Vincent, 44, of St Cross Road, has been sentenced for six months on Friday, April 17, after she was found guilty by a jury of stabbing Justin Hardaway with a knife.
Repeat sex offender from Winchester jailed for possessing 195 child abuse images
A repeat sex offender from Winchester has been sentenced for possessing child abuse images.
Elderly man dies after car crashed into three vehicles and two people at M3 services
An elderly man has died, and a woman has been seriously injured after a crash at Fleet Services on the M3 Southbound.
Aldi donates thousands of meals to support families over Easter holidays
The initiative forms part of Aldi’s national food donation programme, which pairs every UK store with a local charity or community group.
College launches new hair, beauty and construction courses to meet demand
The courses are designed to support progression into employment, apprenticeships or further education.
'It's time for our retailers to feel supported and toughen up on 'petty' crime'
Our retailers deserve to feel supported; our residents deserve to feel safe, and our police officers deserve to feel adequately resourced to do the job we ask of them.
Hampshire producers named in prestigious guide for best local produce
Scores of local producers have been listed in a prestigious guide to the best businesses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Residents seek vital debt help amid rising living costs
The scheme allows individuals time to access free debt advice and come up with a plan for dealing with their debts.
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 April 17 to 19
Retaining Kings Walk building is 'putting lipstick on a pig'
I was intrigued by the letter from Wendy Wyatt, owner of the South Downs Social, based in Kings Walk (Chronicle, April 9). Ms Wyatt was defending the decision by the developer of the Central Winchester Regeneration area, Jigsaw, to retain Kings Walk.
University of Winchester reaccredited for support of refugees and asylum seekers
To mark the reaccreditation, the university hosted an event titled Putting Sanctuary Values into Action, attended by staff and invited guests.
'Parish councils are the beating heart of local democracy'
Parish councils are where the great issues of our time meet the even greater issues of whose turn it is to unlock the village hall.
Woman who stabbed man found guilty but did not wound him with intent, jury say
A Winchester woman has been found guilty of stabbing a man during an altercation last year.
LIVE: Man dies and woman injured after car hits pedestrians at M3 services
We have seen reports of a crash on the M3 which has caused a road closure and traffic chaos on the M3 at Junction 5. Live updates as we gather more information.
Drivers warned of 11.5 mile diversion for road closure next to golf club
Titchfield Lane which runs past Wickham Park Golf Club is set to shut for 11 days to allow surface treatments to take place.
New labs take step towards completion in multi-million-pound project
An innovation centre supporting the growth of science and technology businesses has reached a major construction milestone.
New Covid-19 vaccination programme launched to protect the most vulnerable
The Covid-19 vaccination programme is now underway across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, running from April 13 to June 30.