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'Beautiful' hidden gem Hampshire coffee spot located in a 200-year-old building
Deveroast, which can be found at Botley Mill in Hampshire, has been praised as a beautiful, hidden gem coffee spot in the county
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Plan to save 'lifeline' bus service receives council support
A parish council has voted to save a "lifeline" bus service - if members can get a grant
Wetherspoon pub wins battle to extend opening hours at new venue in shopping centre
Wetherspoons applied to Winchester City Council (WCC) for permission to vary conditions to expand the operating hours at Whiteley Shopping Centre.
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Demolition of 'long term uninhabited' house approved despite more than 60 objections
Plans to tear down a house in Bishop’s Waltham have been given the go ahead by senior planners, despite alleged discrepancies in the application.
'Budget day was a bit of an anti-climax, but what's on farmers' Christmas lists'
I would imagine that a fair few will be asking for 2026 to provide some normality in terms of weather and seasons.
CCTV images released after more than £200 worth of alcohol stolen from supermarket
Police appeal after £200 of alcohol stolen from Sainsbury’s in Bishops Waltham, Hampshire. Officers seek two men in Winchester Road shoplifting incident.
Mayoral candidate launches petition for polling day
A candidate in the running to be Hampshire’s first mayor has launched a petition calling for government to go back on its decision to delay polling day.
Hampshire residents asked for views on quarries
Hampshire residents are being urged to have their say on a plan that will decide where quarries, recycling centres, and waste facilities will be built.
Home Office praises council on counterterrorism
Hampshire County Council has been praised by the Home Office for how well it is carrying out its duties to prevent extremism and terrorism.
Staff forced into men's toilets in Rownhams Services during robbery
Officers are investigating following a robbery at Rownhams Services.
Plans to build 'generic, blocky and bland' barn approved despite objections
Plans to build a ban at an orchard near Swanmore have been approved by councillors.
Life expectancy figures show how long women live in Winchester
Women in Winchester are living longer than almost anywhere else in the UK.
School wins national award for immersive cultural project
The immersive project brought together different subjects, offering students an exploration of the festival through hands-on activities.
Test Valley Southern planning applications received w/e Dec 7
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Southern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 7th December 2025. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ or e-mail to: planning@testvalley.gov.uk
More than 1.2 million GP appointments made across Hampshire and IOW in one month
Online consultations also grew following the change that came into effect this October meaning all practices are open for routine requests only between 8am and 6.30pm.
Council praised for transformation efforts and strong leadership
The LGA’s corporate peer challenge team spent a week with the council in November last year to review finance, governance and performance across its services.
Serious fire at old farm building in Winchester sparks emergency response
A serious fire in Kings Worthy on a farm on Stoke Charity Road, has seen the deployment of multiple emergency services.
Plans to cut over 400 school places consultation deadline
Residents have just days left to submit their views on Hampshire County Council’s proposal to cut more than 400 school places across the county.
Choir raises nearly £200 for charity during Christmas Jumper Day
Their efforts come ahead of their Christmas concert, which will take place in Romsey Abbey at 7.30pm on Friday, December 19.
School is named highest performing two-form entry in Winchester
The school also achieved 92 per cent attainment in reading and 89 per cent in grammar, punctuation and spelling (GPS).