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Young graduate wins top award for his podcast work

A Southampton man, Harry Bateman from Alstom, has been named Young Rail Professional of the Year.

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£1.35m grant available for organisations to prevent crime

It has previously funded projects to help repeat offenders, create safe spaces for young people and reduce violence against women and girls.

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Motorists advised to plan ahead as M3 closed this weekend

The M3 is closed near Basingstoke this weekend for improvement work.

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Man films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' UK town - 'no-one believed me'

Tommy also demonstrated how he deals with the serpents in his own unique way.

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Dad issues warning over spiders in the UK - after false widow bite

Horrifying photos show how his hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned up as the venom ran rampant through his body.

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UK to be hotter than Spain this weekend as hottest day of the year expected

The UK is expected to have the hottest day of the year so far with highs of 24C amid wildfire alerts.

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School hosts special event to recognise pupils' support for charity

More than 40 pupils presented the work and social actions of their chosen charities to the year group.

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Student reaches final of national business competition with biltong idea

The six best were selected for the final, with the winner set to receive £1,000 to help develop their project.

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Who was the warrior-bishop who fought for Charles I and II?

Tom Watson tells the story of Bishop Peter Mews wounded many times in the First English Civil War and, 40 years later, at the Battle of Sedgemoor.

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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 April 4 to 6

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Two new trees planted at library after after lorry accident

The trees were planted on Sunday, March 30, by councillors John Parker, Russell Theron, and Nik Daas, with help from local children.

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'Winchester City Council are too keen on their power tools'

Winchester City Council are too keen on their power tools.

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'The Beatles were onto something—can we work together?'

Help! The words of the famous Beatles song come to mind: Help me if you can, I'm feeling down And I do appreciate you being 'round Help me get my feet back on the ground Won't you please, please help me Help me, help me, ooh.

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Man banned from driving for more than a year after pleading guilty to drug driving

A Hampshire man has been banned from the road after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of drugs.

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Police and MOD join forces to combat rural crime in East and North Hampshire

The police have partnered up with MOD to patrol rural areas in East and North Hampshire.

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Hampshire County Council leader claimed allowance despite not attending meetings

The former leader of Hampshire County Council claimed more than £15,000 in allowances over a six-month period despite not attending meetings.

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Woman ordered to pay compensation after pleading guilty to making threats and assault

A Winchester woman has been fined and ordered to pay compensation after pleading guilty to threatening behaviour and assault.

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Woman banned from the road for a year after pleading guilty to drink driving

A WINCHESTER woman has been banned from the road for a year after pleading guilty to drink driving. Maryna Polezhai, 39, of Peninsula Road, drove in Sussex Street on Saturday, February 22, while under the influence of alcohol, a court heard.

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Traders concerns over the future of the Winchester street market

THE market traders in Winchester are up in arms over a proposed hefty rise in the rents they pay to the city council.

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Two men charged after cooking oil stolen from pubs

The incidents occurred on March 19 at two Hampshire pubs.