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All lanes closed on M3 closed near Winchester due to 'police incident'

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All lanes closed on M3 closed near Winchester due to 'police incident'

City centre road closed by police due to incident involving van

City centre road closed by police due to incident involving van

City centre road closed by police due to incident involving van

The crash happened on Greatbridge Road

The crash happened on Greatbridge Road

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Five injured in Romsey car crash with two still in hospital

Romsey Beggars Fair

Romsey Beggars Fair

Romsey Beggars Fair

Beggars Fair organisers looking for people to get involved with annual event

Charlotte Sadler has secured a spot on Team Bath's performance pathway.

Charlotte Sadler has secured a spot on Team Bath's performance pathway.

University of Winchester

University of Winchester student on track to become pro netball player

Wellow Fitness Centre

Wellow Fitness Centre

Family-run fitness centre 'delighted' to be in the running to be named best gym

Food hygiene ratings.

Food hygiene ratings.

Food Hygiene Ratings

New food hygiene ratings for restaurants, cafes and bars in Test Valley

Donna Jones (left) and Alexis Boon

Donna Jones (left) and Alexis Boon

Hampshire Police

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Former counter terror cop selected as next Hampshire chief constable

Save your Clubcard vouchers throughout the year to spend on your big Christmas shop. Plus, you can now top up your savings online and get up to a £12 bonus

Save your Clubcard vouchers throughout the year to spend on your big Christmas shop. Plus, you can now top up your savings online and get up to a £12 bonus

Tesco shoppers 'love' this Clubcard perk that's paying out a6% for Christmas 2025

Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle

Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle

Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Hampshire Chronicle

Councillor Juliet Henderson (chair, children & young people select committee), Stuart Ashley (director, children’s services), councillor Roz Chadd (cabinet lead, children’s services), Jenny Erwin & Matthew Richardson (NHS)

Councillor Juliet Henderson (chair, children & young people select committee), Stuart Ashley (director, children’s services), councillor Roz Chadd (cabinet lead, children’s services), Jenny Erwin & Matthew Richardson (NHS)

Hampshire County Council

New children's home aims to support those with complex needs

Romsey Choral Society perform under the spotlights at the Abbey.

Romsey Choral Society perform under the spotlights at the Abbey.

Abbey launches fundraising campaign to replace spotlights in a bid to go green

Wetherspoon's Brunch Burger has been spotted several times in recent years following a 10-year hiatus.

Wetherspoon's Brunch Burger has been spotted several times in recent years following a 10-year hiatus.

Wetherspoon bringing back 'best burger ever' for a limited time in coming days

Ryanair allows families with children to bring a larger case, such as a Trunki

Ryanair allows families with children to bring a larger case, such as a Trunki

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The Ryanair 'free' case that exceeds the small bag limit by 50 per cent

The Office for Product Safety and Standards warned that the Asda product presents a “risk of injuries”

The Office for Product Safety and Standards warned that the Asda product presents a “risk of injuries”

Asda recalls product after 'risk of injury' warning - check if you have one

One Horton Heath site from above

One Horton Heath site from above

Eastleigh Borough Council

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Costs spiral as millions added to housing scheme blasted a ‘vanity project’

Ampfield Market takes place on the first Saturday of the month.

Ampfield Market takes place on the first Saturday of the month.

Village market to return next week with fresh produce and homemade cakes

Volunteers at the coffee morning

Volunteers at the coffee morning

Muscular Dystrophy UK

Muscular Dystrophy UK Winchester raises more than £300 with coffee morning

Longair has given a £5,000 donation to Winchester Hospice.

Longair has given a £5,000 donation to Winchester Hospice.

Winchester Hospice

Winchester Hospice receives £5,000 boost from airline

The River House was officially opened with a performance from the school choir and visits from an artist and a storyteller.

The River House was officially opened with a performance from the school choir and visits from an artist and a storyteller.

Primary school unveils new outdoor classroom overlooking River Test

Stock image of a magpie

Stock image of a magpie

Thoughts on the world as triggered by magpies

Repairs and upgrades will be carried out to Abbey Hall.

Repairs and upgrades will be carried out to Abbey Hall.

Church awarded grant for essential repairs and upgrades to its hall

The closed road

The closed road

One person injured in two vehicle crash on road near Swanmore

Bushfield Camp. Photo: Andrew Napier

Bushfield Camp. Photo: Andrew Napier

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Bushfield Camp development back in the planning spotlight

Basil Leaf Deli

Basil Leaf Deli

Basil Leaf Deli

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Contractors spotted inside city centre café which closed unexpectedly

Daniel is believed to be in the Romsey area.

Daniel is believed to be in the Romsey area.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Police urge people to call 999 if they spot man wanted for stalking

Winchester Services Northbound

Winchester Services Northbound

Hampshire Police

Witness appeal after lorry broken into at Winchester services

Romsey Ramblers

Romsey Ramblers

Romsey Ramblers

Latest projects from rambling group aims to improve access to footpaths

North Walls

North Walls

Hampshire Constabulary

Man charged with attempted robbery in Winchester city centre

Freddos used to be 10p, but in recent years, that price has risen to 40p in some supermarkets, including Sainsbury's.

Freddos used to be 10p, but in recent years, that price has risen to 40p in some supermarkets, including Sainsbury's.

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Cadbury shrinks size of Freddo chocolates while prices remain the same

Friends of the Family has praised its volunteers.

Friends of the Family has praised its volunteers.

Charity hails its volunteers as 'community heroes' as it looks for more helpers

Sport

Charlotte Sadler has secured a spot on Team Bath's performance pathway.

University of Winchester

University of Winchester student on track to become pro netball player

The team

The team

Rugby festival will be taking place in Winchester this weekend

Cricket stock image

Cricket stock image

Latest Hampshire ECB Southern Premier League cricket results

Wellow Youth Football Club U10 team on the last day of the season.

Wellow Youth Football Club U10 team on the last day of the season.

Open day at 'small' and 'friendly' charitable football club

Romsey Rugby Club celebrated its annual dinner dance.

Romsey Rugby Club celebrated its annual dinner dance.

Romsey Rugby Club

Rugby club’s annual dinner dance coined a 'fantastic celebration'

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Aryna Sabalenka will face rival Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals (Jon Buckle/PA)

Aryna Sabalenka will face rival Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals (Jon Buckle/PA)

Aryna Sabalenka: TikTok dance was key to thawing relationship with Iga Swiatek

Reports have suggested Bruno Fernandes is set to stay at Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Reports have suggested Bruno Fernandes is set to stay at Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Gary Neville delighted ‘star player’ Bruno Fernandes is set to stay at Man Utd

Trainer Marco Botti at York (Mike Egerton/PA)

Trainer Marco Botti at York (Mike Egerton/PA)

Botti savouring ‘special day’ with Italian Derby hero Molveno

England are looking for a series whitewash (Adam Davy/PA)

England are looking for a series whitewash (Adam Davy/PA)

On your bike – England take different mode of transport to Oval due to traffic

Russell Martin is heading back to Scotland (Nick Potts/PA)

Russell Martin is heading back to Scotland (Nick Potts/PA)

Russell Martin looks set to win race to become new Rangers head coach

Peter Schiergen is no stranger to Britain (Neil Morrice/PA)

Peter Schiergen is no stranger to Britain (Neil Morrice/PA)

Schiergen has Epsom mapped out for Geography

Aryna Sabalenka reached the semi-finals (Jon Buckle/PA)

Aryna Sabalenka reached the semi-finals (Jon Buckle/PA)

Aryna Sabalenka battles into semi-finals in bid for first French Open crown

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All lanes closed on M3 closed near Winchester due to 'police incident'

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All lanes closed on M3 closed near Winchester due to 'police incident'

City centre road closed by police due to incident involving van

City centre road closed by police due to incident involving van

City centre road closed by police due to incident involving van

Updates: Heavy delays reported on M3 close to Winchester

Updates: Heavy delays reported on M3 close to Winchester

Updates: Heavy delays reported on M3 close to Winchester

Updates: M3 Southbound closed between Basingstoke and Winchester

Updates: M3 Southbound closed between Basingstoke and Winchester

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Recap: M3 Southbound reopens following crash and oil spill

Live: Civic chiefs decide on plans for pub, house extensions and more

Live: Civic chiefs decide on plans for pub, house extensions and more

Winchester City Council

Recap: Civic chiefs to decide on plans for pub extension and more this morning

Business

Food hygiene ratings.

Food Hygiene Ratings

New food hygiene ratings for restaurants, cafes and bars in Test Valley

Wellow Fitness Centre

Wellow Fitness Centre

Gym of the Year 2025

Family-run fitness centre 'delighted' to be in the running to be named best gym

Basil Leaf Deli

Basil Leaf Deli

Basil Leaf Deli

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Contractors spotted inside city centre café which closed unexpectedly

Roxy Grunz with hotel general manager Russel Carley.

Roxy Grunz with hotel general manager Russel Carley.

The White Horse Hotel

Hotel team member named Front of House Person of the Year

More than 100 people attending the opening of Cala's new headquarters in Wykeham Court.

More than 100 people attending the opening of Cala's new headquarters in Wykeham Court.

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Major homebuilder opens new headquarters creating 90 jobs

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Leisure

Michelmersh Silver Band members performing in 2023.

Summer performances at Romsey War Memorial Park

Foodies Festival Winchester

Foodies Festival Winchester

Foodies Festival

Food festival bringing celebrity chefs and music stars to the city

Any other Branning family members you hope will be returning to EastEnders?

Any other Branning family members you hope will be returning to EastEnders?

EastEnders star set to return after 8 years and fans say it's the 'perfect' time

Rob Wheeler to perform in Winchester as part of UK tour

Rob Wheeler to perform in Winchester as part of UK tour

British musician to perform in Winchester during UK tour

Alan Cleaver

Alan Cleaver

Former editor treading the postal paths for bestseller

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Donna Jones (left) and Alexis Boon

Hampshire Police

Former counter terror cop selected as next Hampshire chief constable

Charlotte Sadler has secured a spot on Team Bath's performance pathway.

University of Winchester

University of Winchester student on track to become pro netball player

Wellow Fitness Centre

Family-run fitness centre 'delighted' to be in the running to be named best gym

All lanes closed on M3 closed near Winchester due to 'police incident'

All lanes closed on M3 closed near Winchester due to 'police incident'

The crash happened on Greatbridge Road

Five injured in Romsey car crash with two still in hospital

Wellow Fitness Centre

Family-run fitness centre 'delighted' to be in the running to be named best gym

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A report warns the oil and gas workforce could drop from 115,000 to as low as 57,000 by ‘the early 2030s’ (PA)

A report warns the oil and gas workforce could drop from 115,000 to as low as 57,000 by ‘the early 2030s’ (PA)

Oil industry could see job cuts like Grangemouth every fortnight, report warns

The condom at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. (Kelly Schenk/Rijksmuseum via AP)

The condom at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. (Kelly Schenk/Rijksmuseum via AP)

200-year-old condom goes on display at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum

Laila Soueif, mother of a British man jailed in Egypt, has spent 247 days on hunger strike (James Manning/PA)

Laila Soueif, mother of a British man jailed in Egypt, has spent 247 days on hunger strike (James Manning/PA)

Hunger-striking mother of jailed activist prepared to die to ‘get Alaa out’

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has made claims about migration figures. (Yui Mok/PA)

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has made claims about migration figures. (Yui Mok/PA)

Fact check: Reform UK migrants claim and minister’s inflation mix-up

A Portuguese police officer patrols the entrance to a road to the west of Praia De Luz, Portugal, where searches are being carried out by officers investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann (James Manning/PA)

A Portuguese police officer patrols the entrance to a road to the west of Praia De Luz, Portugal, where searches are being carried out by officers investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann (James Manning/PA)

Madeleine McCann: Latest search sees teams drain well and clear dense vegetation

Here are the 10 biggest UK lottery wins to date – all from EuroMillions draws – and what some of the winners did with their fortunes (Allwyn/PA)

Here are the 10 biggest UK lottery wins to date – all from EuroMillions draws – and what some of the winners did with their fortunes (Allwyn/PA)

The UK’s 10 biggest EuroMillions wins

Proceedings were launched at the High Court in London (Anthony Devline/PA)

Proceedings were launched at the High Court in London (Anthony Devline/PA)

MI5 apologises unreservedly to High Court for ‘failings and errors’

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