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Council moving away from building houses to buying from developers

WINCHESTER civic chiefs should be building houses not buying them from developers, a meeting heard. Former councillor Ian Tait said the council was not adding to the number of affordable homes but simply buying homes that would have been built anyway.

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'Why the Post Office and Royal Mail should be returned to public ownership'

The Labour government has been elected to rapidly improve the delivery of public services, investing in change for their widespread development and improvement.

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New campaign launched to reduce knife crime in Hampshire

The South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) initiative throughout February aims to highlight the impact of knife crime on victims.

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Free Google workshop in Basingstoke aimed at helping small businesses

The event will offer a variety of training courses and "power sessions" designed to boost digital skills and help businesses grow online.

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Burst water main forces closure of diversion route in Awbridge

A country road has been closed due to a burst water main.

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Drivers warned as road works hit busy cut-through

Drivers are being warned as a busy cut-through used by commuters heading to Southampton will be hit by road works.

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Parking companies pledge change to stop punishing drivers for common mistake

Drivers in Britain are being hit by an average of more than 41,000 parking tickets a day by private companies.

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Martin Lewis on the single biggest factor that’ll change your mortgage rate

Martin Lewis has shared advice for first time buyers on the importance of Loan to Value ratios for mortgage rates

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Masterplan for Sir John Moore Barracks redevelopment approved by civic leaders

POLICYMAKERS have made a major decision on the development at Sir John Moore Barracks.

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PCC calls for more to be done to protect children online

Donna Jones said it is vital for parents, schools, tech companies and law enforcement to step up and do more to protect children online.

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M25 to close for two weekends next month as works continue

To allow work on the next phases of the project to be completed safely, the motorway will shut for two full weekends next month.

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Marwell Zoo reveals number of animals counted in annual stocktake

The official count is a legal requirement of the zoo's licence and involves keepers logging every mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, invertebrate and fish in the zoo.

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The Winchester man fighting to keep footpaths maintained

Last October, the Sarum Road path became too overgrown to be used and Andrew Hammond, 57, felt he had to clear it himself.

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Running club member kicks off her 60th birthday year with half marathon

The run also counted towards the annual Halterworth Harriers Scavenger Hunt Challenge.

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Lack of footfall a worry for Winchester shops

However, his comments about the ‘seething shopping streets of Winchester in December’ are misleading. During the ‘run-up’ to Christmas, footfall was, of course, much higher than usual. But our recent research suggests that, for 2024 as a whole compared with 2023, footfall into retail outlets...

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Woman who has raised thousands receives award for more than 35 years of charity work

A WINCHESTER woman has been recognised for her efforts raising money for charity.

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Winchester policymakers poised to make key decision on masterplan for army base

Winchester policymakers are poised to make a key decision on development at Sir John Moore Barracks. The army base at Flowerdown is due to be vacated by the Ministry of Defence in 2026.

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Cafe scheme battling loneliness opens up on Winchester High Street

The Chatty Cafe Scheme has set up in Caffe Nero on Winchester High Street to expand its ever-growing empire of Chatter & Natter tables.

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'Remorseless' and 'dangerous' paedophile jailed for abusing young children

A man has been jailed for nine years for sexual assault of two girls in which he "demolished" their sense of safety and privacy.

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Boris and Carrie Johnson and family enjoy outing to Winchester

The family had lunch at The Ivy, where Carrie enjoyed a cocktail.