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MP: 'We need to invest in Winchester’s hospital'

Recently, I found myself in A&E at Winchester’s Royal Hampshire County Hospital. The staff were nothing short of a godsend

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New project aiming to help older people stay active and connected

The scheme aims to help older people remain independent, engaged and healthy by offering a range of accessible activities.

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Could a new law force councils and the NHS to act as one

I WAS intrigued by Yinnon Ezra’s, your new columnist’s, contributions on social care ( Chronicle March 26 ) .

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The difficulties of planning in Test Valley, MP says

There was good news just before Easter when Southern Water agreed to remove a number of road closures in and around Romsey, perhaps most particularly Hook Road in Ampfield which had been closed for months with very little activity being observed by residents and Parish...

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Easter Bunny arrives at hospice by helicopter to visit children and their families

The Easter Bunny was flown in by the Gazelle Squadron Display Team, who handed out Easter eggs during a day of fun organised by the care team.

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Romsey Local History Society - the history of Lordan's Stamp Office

From about 1828 until 1889, the corner of the Market Place, now occupied by TSB, was the site of the Stamp Office run by the Lordan family.

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Ex-BBC presenter jailed for child sexual abuse back behind bars

Ex-BBC and ITV presenter Peter Rowell back behind bars

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Plans for up to 146 homes branded ‘wrong development in the wrong place’

Romsey town councillors object to plans for housing development access at Highwood Lane.

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Take a look inside this former pump station turned into a 'striking' home for sale

A former pump station converted into a contemporary home is being listed for sale in Littleton.

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Community invited to 'walk the plank' and help raise funds for village hall repairs

The campaign was launched after structural problems were uncovered during a self-funded toilet renovation in January.

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M3 and M27 weekend road closures Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of April 10 to 12

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Care home worker honoured for helping to build a warm and welcoming environment

Lucy Vaughan received the Creating Communities Award at Hartford Care’s annual awards ceremony.

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When will the police station reopen and officers return to the beat?

I REFER to your page in last weeks paper with reference to "Historic Chapter" as Police station is re-opened to public (Chronicle, March 27).

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'Should journalists work for free and why should you pay for a subscription'

My last column sat behind the online paywall. It was available, as ever, in the printed paper, but if you wanted to read my ramblings about the industry online, you had to pay the princely sum of £1 and take out a digital subscription.*

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PCC welcomes move to give victims more time to challenge lenient sentences

The current 28-day limit will be extended to six months, allowing victims and families more time to request that a sentence be reconsidered.

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‘Dangerous’ man travelled hundreds of miles to meet girl, 14, he groomed on Roblox

A Hampshire man has been jailed for 28 months for a disturbing campaign of online child abuse.

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Record number of new ambulances rolled out across Hampshire

A record number of new and replacement ambulances have been rolled out across Hampshire in a major boost to frontline care.

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Bereaved mothers lacing up their trainers to run half marathon to help others

Both mothers received support from the Hampshire Hospitals Charity following the deaths of their children.

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Peregrine at historic abbey lays first egg since mate's death

Things are looking up for Romsey Abbey's peregrine falcon.

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Dean's message - The story of Good Friday resonates with the reality of loss

On Palm Sunday, March 29, we welcomed Romeo the donkey to Winchester Cathedral. It was Romeo’s debut appearance at the Cathedral, and hundreds of people came to see him. Romeo’s journey to the Cathedral was impressive