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Nearly 100 new homes proposed on Romsey’s rural boundary face opposition
Romsey Town Council has objected to plans for almost 100 homes on the town’s rural boundary.
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Nearly 100 new homes proposed on Romsey’s rural boundary face opposition
Romsey Town Council has objected to plans for almost 100 homes on the town’s rural boundary.
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CrossCountry plans 60,000 extra train seats
Extra trains will run under the plans, through Birmingham to cities including Glasgow and Manchester.
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Historic Winchester bus fleet gets £15,000 boost with new vehicle lifts
The equipment will allow volunteers better access for routine inspections and MOTs.
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Southampton Christmas Market returns with new 38-metre Sky Booster ride
A towering new thrill ride is set to light up Southampton's skyline this festive season
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Intruder died from multiple gunshot wounds at drug dealer's home, court hears
A man who entered a drug dealer's Southampton home died from multiple gunshot wounds, a murder trial has heard.
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Man dies after falling from bridge onto M3
Police say officers were called following reports that a man had fallen from the bridge.
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1066 and the Bayeux Tapestry Story Guided Walking Tour
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Alresford Farmers' Market
Alresford Farmers' Market, Alresford, SO24 9AS
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Cheese & Wine Tasting Night
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Children’s Winchester History guided walking tour
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Fawlty Towers Weekend
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Great British Architecture with Daniel Wilson
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Italian Opera Gala
Church of St John the Baptist, New Alresford, SO24 9AG
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Lower Winchester guided walking tour
Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GH
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Masterclass: How to Find a Literary Agent
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Rejoice! - Sacred Music at its Boldest performed by Southern Voices
St Paul’s Church, Winchester, Winchester, SO22 5AB
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The Tailor of Gloucester - Family Theatre Show
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Upper Winchester guided walking tour
Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GH
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Winchester Farmers' Market
Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester, SO22 8LA
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‘It’s about friendships and familiar faces’ - Salon celebrates 35 years of business
In 2024, The Beauty Studio was named Romsey Advertiser and Hampshire Chronicle Beautician of the Year, further cementing its reputation for excellence.
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Boomtown plans new traffic measures after crash seriously injured pedestrians
Boomtown is working with local groups to prevent crashes involving pedestrians near the festival site.
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Popular restaurant in Hampshire is saved and set to reopen under new ownership
Some 110 former Whitbread sites are set to reopen under new ownership after being saved by Queensway Inns or Common Table Group.
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- BBC News - Hampshire
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- Hampshire Chronicle - Alresford
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- Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey
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