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  • Support grows for Naomi House petition

    THE petition to pressure the Government to help the Naomi House hospice in Hampshire is gathering steam. More than 7,580 people had signed the e-petition started when it emerged that the hospice at Sutton Scotney near Winchester was in danger

  • Family left without heating for six weeks

    A MOTHER and her two sons, aged three and four, are living in sub-zero temperatures because of broken boiler. Kerry Goddard reported it to housing association, A2 Winchester, six weeks ago, but is still waiting for repairs. Emergency

  • Plan to close ‘vomit alley’ turned down

    A CONTROVERSIAL police-backed scheme to fence off a path through a housing estate to prevent its use by rowdy drunks on the way home from the pub has been rejected by Test Valley councillors. Planning control committee members blocked Bryant Homes

  • Winchester model in 'Big Brother' spotlight

    WINCHESTER glamour model Lucy Pinder is starring in the new series of TV show “Celebrity Big Brother.” But it could be a short show for Lucy, 25, as she was picked for possible eviction tomorrow (Friday) for being the “least talented.”

  • Call for lower speed limit in narrow lane

    HIGHWAYS chiefs are considering imposing a 50 or 60mph speed limit on a narrow country lane at East Wellow. Romsey Extra division councillor, Roy Perry, who lives in neighbouring West Wellow, says speeds need to be lowered in Ryedown Lane. He also

  • Alpacas add life to textiles exhibition

    Some woolly guests are helping to illustrate the importance of natural fibres in art and design. Alpacas and angora goats are part of the “Material World” exhibition, at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, celebrating the International Year of