Fri, 10th Feb 2012

Hampshire News

Aldi requests more time on its Winchester supermarket scheme

11:49am Thursday 9th February 2012

Aldi has outperformed Marks and Spencer for the first time in a satisfaction report

TIME could be running out for Aldi to build a store in Winchester that triggered more than 500 objections.

Winchester schools to expand, numbers announced

9:35am Thursday 9th February 2012

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COUNTY chiefs have announced the Winchester city primary schools set to expand to cope with the rising number of pupils.

Landmark housing campaigner to retire

12:50pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Alan Rickman, second left, lobbies senior Lib Dem Simon Hughes on a visit to Winchester

A HOUSING campaigner who took the Government to the European Court of Human Rights is retiring.

Health minister in Winchester to meet doctors and managers

12:30pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Andrew Lansley's reforms have been criticised in an editorial published simultaneously by three leading healthcare journals

HEALTH Secretary Andrew Lansley was today (Thurs) due to meet Winchester GPs and the new management team at the city's hospital.

Winchester council leader cleared over declaration allegation

11:46am Thursday 9th February 2012

Cllr George Beckett who stormed out of a council meeting.

WINCHESTER civic chief George Beckett has been cleared of breaking the code of conduct over his involvement with a controversial housing issue.

Alresford school receives gift of portrait of its founder

9:30am Thursday 9th February 2012

Brian Champion presenting the portrait to back: Douglas Cairns and Olivia Probert; front: Darcie Carruthers and Lewis Shepherd

HE has been gone a long time but his portrait returned to a fitting resting place.

Winchester school opens new facilities after a decade of planning

7:40am Thursday 9th February 2012

Headteacher Amanda Jones (back left) with catering manager Mandy Dodd (back middle), catering assistant Helen Jewell (back right) and school ambassadors in the new school kitchen

AFTER a decade of hard work a Winchester school was finally able to unveil its new facilities.

Beer festival returns to Winchester

5:00pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Tickets for the revived Winchester Beer Festival sold out in 2011 (pictured), and they are now on sale for 2012

IT was such a success that the organisers could not resist bringing it back.

More Winchester people taking up sport

1:49pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

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Winchester adults are the most active in Hampshire, according to the latest survey.

Meadow memorial for wildlife lovers near Bishop's Waltham

1:21pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Meadow memorial for wildlife lovers near Bishop's Waltham

A MEMORIAL to wildlife lovers has been erected in a Hampshire meadow.

Commonwealth Games swimmer inspires Fair Oak pupils

12:20pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

FAIR Oak pupils were recently inspired after a visit from a Commonwealth Games medal-winning swimmer.

Winchester hospital staff honoured for hundreds of years of service

10:10am Wednesday 8th February 2012

Valerie Bicknell, (left) Ward Nurse and Sharon Greasley BMI Sarum Road Hospital’s Director of Nursing, were among those honoured. Picture by Stephanie Allen

STAFF at a Winchester hospital have been honoured for giving 605 years service between them.

All aboard the birthday boy's bus

9:20am Wednesday 8th February 2012

Fergus Thomson (centre) celebrating his fifth birthday party with friends on a special park and ride service in Winchester

SOME parents might hire a hall for a children’s party, but not usually a park and ride bus.

Digital TV switchover begins in Winchester district

9:07am Wednesday 8th February 2012

The countdown to the digital TV switchover

THE biggest change to television in a generation began today, as analogue signals were turned off across much of Hampshire and digital TV boosted to reach all areas.

Winchester theatre boss upbeat about future

5:30pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

Mark Courtice, the new director at Winchester Theatre Royal

Winchester Theatre Royal is confident of its long term future despite the financial climate and uncertainty over grants.

Free energy checks for 100 Winchester homes

4:29pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

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A HUNDRED Winchester households will receive a free home energy check worth £250 from Winchester Action on Climate Change.

Doughnut delight for Naomi House

4:00pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

Staff and patients enjoying doughnuts at Naomi House provided by Reeve the Baker.

Naomi House children's hospice has sealed a sweet deal with Reeve the Baker.

Winchester businessmen tackle 100km charity challenge

10:30am Tuesday 7th February 2012

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A PAIR of Winchester businessmen are walking 100km non-stop to raise money for charity.

Car crash cuts power to homes in Twyford

9:22am Tuesday 7th February 2012

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AN icy road caused a power cut in a village near Winchester yesterday.

New Winchester council homes could be built inside two years

9:00am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Winchester's Guildhall

THE first new council houses in Winchester for a generation could be ready within two years.

Red is the colour for new Winchester art show

5:50pm Monday 6th February 2012

Moonlight Offering will be amongst the abstract paintings by Masako Tobita that will be shown in Winchester

THE next exhibition at the Minster Gallery in Winchester will feature the works of Japanese artist Masako Tobita.

Council advises businesses on future of rural planning applications

3:20pm Monday 6th February 2012

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NEARLY 100 rural business and landowners came together for a recent city council planning workshop.

Charity fashion show in Bishop's Waltham

2:56pm Monday 6th February 2012

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RESIDENTS have a chance to see, try and buy ladies’ fashion from well-known stores at a charity fashion event.

Transatlantic talent for new SXSC season in Winchester

11:52am Monday 6th February 2012

Alejandro Escovedo will be returning to Winchester in the summer, and this time with his full backing band.

TALENT from both sides of the Atlantic will be coming to Winchester as part of the new SXSC season.

University applications fall across Hampshire

11:00am Sunday 5th February 2012

University of Winchester graduation ceremonies 2008

HAMPSHIRE universities and colleges have suffered a fall in the number of students seeking places this autumn after the hike in tuition fees.

MBE walks across Winchester for charity

8:50am Sunday 5th February 2012

Phil Packer at Winchester Cathedral, joined by members of Hampshire Fire & Rescue who joined him on his walk

Winchester residents joined one man’s marathon quest to walk across the nation last weekend.

School bosses search for new primary site in Winchester

7:00am Saturday 4th February 2012

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THE SEARCH has begun for a suitable site for a new primary school in Winchester city to cope with a leap in demand for places.

Winchester residents get crash course in homeless lifestyle

5:40pm Saturday 4th February 2012

Cllr Dominic Hiscock, former Mayor of Winchester, was one of the volunteers for the Lond Day Out challenge

IT might be one of Britain’s wealthiest cities, but not everyone in Winchester has a roof over their heads.

Acclaimed photographer visiting Winchester Discovery Centre

3:17pm Saturday 4th February 2012

John Swannell has snapped the likes of Princess Diana, Michael Caine and Elton John

HE IS an acclaimed photographer who has worked with everyone from the Queen to Elton John.

Parish council plots future for Hursley

11:15am Saturday 4th February 2012

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PROPOSALS are being drawn up to create a parish plan for Hursley.

Winchester shop manager accused of theft from employer

6:03pm Friday 3rd February 2012

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THE manager of a Winchester city centre shop has appeared in court accused of theft against her employer.

Winchester pubs fined for dirty kitchens

5:57pm Friday 3rd February 2012

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TWO Winchester pubs are facing a combined legal bill of nearly £13,000 after being caught with dirty kitchens.

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