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Martin Lewis pension alert ahead of deadline to boost pensions by up to £10,000

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the State Pension check could "without exaggeration it could be worth £10,000s"

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Changes to DWP payments next month to hit Universal Credit and pensions

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find changes to their payments next month.

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Beavers reintroduced to South Downs stream as part of biodiversity project

A pair of beavers have been reintroduced to a South Downs stream to help restore waterways and create a flourishing wildlife haven.

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Care home residents raise nearly £6,000 for charity

Their fundraising initiatives included a family-friendly afternoon fete at St Peter’s Primary School in Stanmore.

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'It's absolutely absurd': Town council forks out £5k for 20mph zone design study

Romsey Town Council voted in favour of a motion to provide £5,000 to Hampshire County Council for a design feasibility study for a potential 20mph scheme/weight restriction scheme in the town.

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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 March 14 to 16.

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Charities urging residents to leave a small gift in their will

The charities stress that while 0.1 per cent may seem insignificant to some, it makes a huge difference to the work they do and the people they support.

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Hampshire charity urging older people to prioritise foot care

Its Foot Care clinics, located throughout the county, offer affordable six-weekly appointments.

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King John's House starts letting volunteers back in its garden

King John's House has begun letting volunteers back into its famous gardens following the fire that started in its cellar on Sunday, February 23.

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Farm shop expanding into new store with IT firm's help

Tektraders has supplied four state-of-the-art PCs and three monitors to speed up the farm shop’s back-office operations as the business grows.

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'Winchester car parks are a blight on our beautiful city'

The way forward is a congestion charge, and regular bus and taxi use, which will make Winchester more civilised.

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Winchester shoplifter behind bars after stealing more than £126 worth of alcohol

Maxwell Oliver Lane-Wheeler, 27, of City Road in Winchester, appeared before Basingstoke Magistrates Court after being charged.

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Nationwide offering free £100 bonus to eligible customers for next two years

Nationwide has offered a £100 Fairer Share bonus to eligible customers for two consecutive years.

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NHS approve new pill that will 'transform' the treatment of endometriosis

The NHS has approved a new pill that is expected to transform the treatment of endometriosis.

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Child Benefit changes could alter payments for millions next month

Child Benefit payments may arrive on a different day next month, as well as seeing a slight increase.

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The rare Royal Mint 20p coin selling for £90 on eBay - how to spot

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

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Fleas 'more common' than you realise as vet issues warning to dog and cat owners

All cat and dog owners in the UK have been warned flea infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”.

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Transport secretary calls M3 scheme 'significant and important' during visit

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has described ongoing work on Junction 9 as an “absolutely critical scheme”.

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Controversial plans to construct house in St Cross garden approved

Controversial plans to construct a four-bedroom house in the garden of an existing St Cross property have been approved.

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Tickets selling fast for immersive light show at Winchester Cathedral

Thousands of people flocked to Winchester Cathedral for the world premiere of The Storytellers.