Visitor says 'Walker was true hero' and toasts at pub named after him

• I was most pleased to read the article in the last issue of the Chronicle ( August 27) covering William Walker MVO.

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Hampshire Chronicle - Romsey · yesterday New 'quirky and geeky' Japanese collectables shop to come to Romsey • A new comic shop is set to open in Romsey town centre.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Gilbert and Sullivan classic coming to Theatre Royal Winchester • Iolanthe comes to Winchester after a run at London’s Wilton’s Music Hall and has received five Fringe Theatre Award nominations.

Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday Hand-stretched, wood-fired pizzas now available at theatre • Pizzas will be available to order from the theatre bar until 45 minutes before the show starts.

Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · 5 days ago Romsey Town still seeking first home win after defeat to Fawley • These defeats leave Romsey in 16th place on four points from their five games.

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · today Protesters block roads in Portsmouth after 140 migrants rescued • The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.

BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs for training • HMS Queen Elizabeth left Portsmouth Naval Base at about 18:20 BST on Saturday.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today Hampshire school allows ‘brick phones’ only under new smartphone ban • A Hampshire school has defended its decision to become a smartphone-free school amid concerns from parents but said 'brick' phones are permitted if turned off.

Southern Daily Echo - News · Local news · today New defibrillator and bleed kit planned for Totton town centre • A new defibrillator and bleed kit could be installed on a busy Totton road under plans submitted to New Forest District Council.

What's on: next 14 days

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20 Sep · Alresford Farmers' Market, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market

12 Sep · United Church, Winchester, SO23 8RZEveryday Histories - free talks for Heritage Open Days

19 Sep · The Pilgrims' School, Winchester, SO23 9LTEveryday Histories poetry wordshop and sharing session

7 & 14 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour

13 Sep · Wickham Square, Wickham, PO17 5JNTaste of Wickham

17 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazz Club: Tom Barford Quartet

18 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazzbops: Tom Barford

7 & 14 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour

13 Sep · Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester, SO22 8LAWinchester Farmers' Market

18 Sep · City Museum, Winchester, SO23 9ESWinchester Ghost Tour

19 Sep · The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SBWinchester Green Fair

11 Sep · Winchester various locations, Winchester, SO23 8AJWinchester Heritage Open Days

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Did you know? · Winchester

In March 2004 Winchester City Mill resumed grinding flour after a National Trust restoration, reviving over a thousand years of milling on the River Itchen.

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