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People won’t 'significantly' suffer despite 200k library budget cut, council argue
Councillors heard the cost of running the library service for 2023/24 is £12.6 million
Parents to take on incredible Pedal Paddle Peak challenge for their two sons
Hannah Black and Nick Best will be fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy UK, a charity close to them as both their sons were diagnosed with Becker muscular dystrophy
Hampshire village named in top 10 'secret locations' everyone is moving to
A new report unveiling the top 20 villages in the UK that everyone’s secretly moving to, has been published in The Times - and Broughton ranks in sixth place.
'Calling all neurosurgeons - this one act of kindness could change my life'
This open letter is being to all neuro surgeons who have an interest in pineal cysts and tumours, or the incredible work of Professor Charlie Teo.
'Council meetings frequently divide upon political lines'
There are frequent criticisms of Test Valley Borough Council and the quality of debate by councillors.
Teen arrested after overnight burglaries saw shops smashed and cigarettes stolen
A teenager from Southampton has been arrested after burglaries that saw shops smashed and cigarettes stolen in Eastleigh and Nursling.
Upcoming changes to Winchester bin collection routes could impact residents
Winchester City Council has reviewed local waste and recycling collection routes in collaboration with its partner, Biffa.
Jury deliberations continue in trial for man accused of groping and indecent exposure
The jury is still out on the case of a man accused of sexual assault against nine separate alleged female victims.
Winchester roads cordoned off as bomb disposal unit called to residential area
A Winchester street was cordoned off as police attended the scene of a bomb scare.
Critically endangered mountain bongo calf born at Marwell Zoo
The male calf, born on Wednesday, September 4, has already impressed keepers with his feisty nature.
Search and rescue team responds to 1,100 callouts
The organisation has been operating for over 20 years and searches for vulnerable missing people.
When every house had a privet hedge
One of the joys of walking round Romsey is looking at people’s front gardens.
Shoplifter banned from city centre for two years after pleading guilty
A Winchester shoplifter has been banned from the city centre for two years.
Mobile hospice support hits the road with new community van
Mountbatten Hampshire has unveiled a vibrant yellow community van to revolutionise hospice and end-life care support in Southampton and wider county areas.
South Downs National Park Authority welcomes experienced new chief executive
Siôn McGeever is due to assume the role of Chief Executive at the South Downs National Park Authority at the end of November.
Final winners of this year's Test Valley Business Awards to be announced in October
The Test Valley Business Awards will take place next month on October 24.
Former school pupils to come together to celebrate 60 years since graduation
Former pupils at a Winchester boy’s school are planning a reunion to celebrate 60 years since they graduated.
'Winchester needs more homes after decades of inaction'
Joanna Lewis writes (Chronicle, Letters, September 5) that it is ‘Time for a reality check’ after deciding to channel George Orwell regarding decisions on town planning.
No surprises as Winchester tops list of highest rents in Hampshire
Winchester has topped a list of local authorities in Hampshire ranking them by rental prices.
Seeking information about history of building in market town
I am interested to know if anyone may have any information about the history of this property. The reason is that my Grand Father who I never knew possibly spent his last days in “The Peaceful Home” in (then) Alresford, Hampshire although this may not be the same property. I only know this from ...