'People need to stop using disposable barbecues'
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'People need to stop using disposable barbecues'
• Last weekend I popped in to the Abbotswood Community Day on Saturday, for an afternoon of sunshine, activities and entertainment and I have to say Manor Farm Dairy ice cream, which was absolutely amazing.
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 | Southern Daily Echo - News · yesterday Retired professor who 'supported his students' died after car crash• Derek Pletcher died aged 82 at Southampton General Hospital on July 11, 2025, after broken ribs in a Romsey crash led to pneumonia and respiratory failure. |
 | BBC News - Hampshire · 3 days ago Firm not liable for Storm Eunice death, judge rules• Jack Bristow, 23, was in a van that was travelling along a road when a tree fell on to the cab. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Architect compares Kings Barton unfavourably to German development• Your record of the views of Dr Steve Lawson and Mike Slinn, on the fundamental errors in the planning and layout of Kings Barton, reiterates criticisms put to CALA and JPT Architects, by a consultation group of Winchester citizens, while the design was being prepared |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · Local news · yesterday UPDATES - Major road to be closed for several hours after serious crash• A crash on the A33 between West Stratton and Abbots Worthy happened on Saturday, August 8. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · Local news · yesterday Aldi launches new sports funding scheme for Hampshire clubs• Clubs can apply for grants to cover essential costs such as equipment, coaching, kits, facility hire and training programmes. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle · Local news · yesterday Boomtown issues strict warning over alcohol limits and banned items• Here is an alcohol allowance, drugs policy, and prohibited items guide for Boomtown 2026. |
 | Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · Local news · yesterday From innkeepers to clockmakers and brewers: The ascent of the Hall family• Thomas Hall was a prominent citizen of Romsey, holding several roles on the council and twice becoming mayor. |
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Sun 16 Aug · Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9AS · Winchester City Council - Events. Alresford Farmers' Market
Sat 22 Aug · 12 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, SO23 8QX · Winchester City Council - Events. Artist Deborah Porter Opens Her Studio
Sat 15 Aug · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH · Winchester City Council - Events. Hidden Waterways of Winchester – A Guided Walking Tour
Sun 9 Aug · High Street and Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO22 8LA · Winchester City Council - Events. Winchester Farmers' Market
Fri 21 Aug · City Museum, Winchester, SO23 9ES · Winchester City Council - Events. Winchester Ghost TourResident pulse
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The Hospital of St Cross, founded in Winchester by Bishop Henry of Blois in 1136, is described as England's oldest and most perfect almshouse.
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