Mental health services to expand after £2m funding
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Mental health services to expand after £2m funding
• An NHS trust in Surrey and Hampshire says demand for specialist psychological support is rising.
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 | Southern Daily Echo - News · today Extra teams collect 30 tonnes of glass amid huge disruption to bin service• Southampton City Council has apologised for the ongoing disruption to its glass collection service. |
 | BBC News - Hampshire · yesterday Restaurant shut due to 'shocking' mice infestation• Environmental health officers inspected Galbi Korean Restaurant in Southsea. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Free uplifting event featuring local choirs taking place at city theatre• The event, which is free and open to all, will feature a range of popular local choirs and groups. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · 2 days ago Southern Water seeks stricter drought measures on top of hosepipe ban• Southern Water is seeking powers to impose more water restrictions on top of the hosepipe ban across Hampshire as the drought continues. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday Bus operator encouraging families to take advantage of free travel this summer• The offer is designed to help families explore the county’s attractions without the expense of fuel or parking. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Winchester man arrested after items stolen from Tesco and escape from officer• Police are appealing for information to help trace 26-year-old Kieran Stonier, from Winchester, who has links to Bournemouth and is also wanted in connection with seven other shoplifting investigations. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · Local news · yesterday 'Big Brother Is Watching You'• Dick Selwood asks why we had police facial recognition vans in the High Street, (Chronicle Letters July 23). |
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Winchester's Great Hall is all that survives of the medieval royal castle begun for William the Conqueror in 1067 and is considered one of England's finest 13th-century aisled halls.
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