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DWP guidance on Winter Fuel Payment eligibility and how much you could get
In England and Wales, older people may get DWP Winter Fuel Payments to help them with their heating bills.
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Costa Coffee hit by supply shortages ahead of 'busiest time of the year'
Costa Coffee stores across the UK are experiencing shortages of stock after disruptions "temporarily impacted deliveries".
Cheap train ticket hack that can reduce your rail fares by 78 per cent
Spilt journey tickets were a hack used by travellers willing to do the legwork, but now the Virgin app does it all in one.
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Winchester women among those with highest life expectancy in Britain
The life expectancy at birth for women in Winchester is one of the best in Britain, new figures show.
Planners vote to support conservatory plan if conditions are met
Romsey Town Council Planning Committee voted in favour of an application to replace a conservatory with a two-storey rear extension and the installation of roof lights.
Hampshire has the highest ADHD prescription rates in the UK, study reveals
The study also included a success story from Brandon, a 27-year-old from Hampshire.
Romsey Town Council votes against applicant's plans
Romsey Town Council spoke out against a revised application for replacement driveway gates and brick pillars at Little Mead Falls in Oxlease Meadows.
Hampshire conservationist honoured for 'exceptional leadership and innovation'
The award recognises Mr Durnell's 27 years of work with the trust, including the creation of England's first nutrient mitigation scheme.
Romsey Town Council supports carport conversion to garage
Councillors gave their support to a proposed conversion of a carport to a garage at 2 Little Woodley Farm, Winchester Hill, Romsey.
Campaigners call Barn Meadow 'least appropriate' of all sites for potential new homes
A campaign group has formed in an attempt to stop new homes being built in Barn Meadow in Alresford.
Green Party is more than just a pressure group
On 17th October ‘24, one of your columnists, George Hayter, published an article in the Hampshire Chronicle which was very critical of Green Party policies. It would seem he fails to understand the difference between a “ pressure group” and a “political party”. Political parties exist in a...
National park celebrates 75th anniversary with £75,000 for schools
Schools located in and around the national park can apply for "ReNature Grants" of up to £1,000.
'Thanks to knight in shining armour who rescued me when my car malfunctioned'
Well, my daughter and husband met whilst living in St Swithins Street in Winchester many years back.
Romsey Town Council unanimously supports house extension
An application for a single-storey rear extension, front porch, render finish to walls, replacement fenestration and paint dormers was supported by Romsey Town Council.
Crackdown on shoplifting sees 93 arrests in Hampshire so far
The initiative has so far impacted 28 organised crime groups and prevented losses exceeding £4m nationally.
Images released after meat stolen and woman knocked to the floor in Alresford
Police have released images of two people they wish to speak with after meat was stolen from the Co-op in Alresford and a woman knocked to the floor.
City council planners give planning permission to pair of Wickham holiday lets
Winchester City Council's planning committee has given unanimous permission for a pair of holiday lets to be developed in Wickham.
Plan put forward for a temporary waste recycling centre to support M27 resurfacing
A temporary recycling facility is planned near Fareham to support the resurfacing of the M27.
Flu warning following 'tidal wave' of new cases as NHS braces for 'quad-demic'
The NHS has warned of a “tidal wave” of flu infections in the last seven days, with a 70 per cent increase in hospital cases in England.
AA reveals the worst days to drive this month amid Christmas traffic jam warning
The AA has issued a traffic jam warning for drivers across the UK amid the ‘busiest Christmas getaway on record’.