AS previously reported, Twyford residents have been concerned by a spate of door-to-door cold callers purporting to be selling as part of an ex-offenders programme. Following an alert on Wednesday from a resident regarding two cold-callers in Manor
NINE Winchester charities seeking grants have been rebuffed by the city council. The authority has been distributing £15,000 from the small grants programme to numerous local charities. The nine and reasons for receiving nothing are: Nepalese
A WINCHESTER pub has scooped a big prize in its brewery’s awards. The Wykeham Arms, Kingsgate Street, won Best Hotel/Inn in Fuller’s Pub of the Year contest. The results were announced at a ceremony at the company’s Griffin Brewery in London
A THIEF stole a Poppy Appeal box from the counter of a Winchester shop. The snatch of the collection for the Royal British Legion happened at the D&G Hardware shop in St Georges Street last Thursday. Toby Roberts, director, said: “These
A WINCHESTER childcare service has launched a new nanny agency. Hartley House @ Home is offering parents use of professional nannies to help around the home. The business was founded by Susan Hartley-Raven in 2007, who also runs two Montessori
HAMPSHIRE musicians will have a right royal good time at a gala concert later this month. Performers of all ages will play royal-themed pieces at In a Golden Coach on November 17 at Winchester Cathedral. The concert marks the close of the Queen's
A NEW book is shedding fresh light on Roman Winchester. The book – The Roman Cemeteries and Suburbs of Winchester – will be launched at a reception at Abbey House next Tuesday, November 20. The book, produced by the city council, is the result
NEW rules designed to ease a shortage of social housing could ultimately see single people forced to leave their homes if they have too many spare bedrooms. New regulations stemming from the Government’s localism agenda mean that from January many new
A PIONEERING Winchester volunteer group has paid tribute to its longest serving members. Winchester Crown Court Witness service was the first of its kind in the UK when it was established 20 years ago, and at a ceremony yesterday it honoured volunteers
A COLLISION has resulted in one person being taken to hospital. The road traffic accident occurred on the A303 near Barton Stacey and an ambulance was called to attend at 18.50 yesterday. Only one vehicle was involved and an individual was
