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Andrew Napier

England

Chief Reporter at Southern Daily Echo

Head of News at Hampshire Chronicle

Head of News for Hampshire Chronicle in Winchester. 01962 861860. Roots: England, Wales, Scotland, Sweden.

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Articles

  • Micheldever Station: report proposing new town slated by campaigners

    2 days ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Andrew Napier

    The report by WPI Strategy says the village is one of 12 nationwide that have the highest potential for "trailblazer" development. A Government New Towns Taskforce is currently considering the locations for a number of new towns and Micheldever Station has been proposed since the late 1980s.

  • Bushfield Camp back in the planning spotlight at examination in public

    5 days ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Andrew Napier

    2 1/1 BUSHFIELD Camp returns to the spotlight when civic chiefs and planners discuss the major development. The landowner, the Church Commissioners, wants to build a business park on the former Army base on the southern edge of Winchester. It has been largely disused since the 1970s. A planning inspector is leading a public inquiry into the Local Plan and its new policies including those that relate to Bushfield.

  • Winchester Cathedral: latest on the search for new Dean

    1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Andrew Napier

    The new dean will replace the Very Rev Catherine Ogle who officially retired on May 1. The Winchester dean is one of the most senior positions in the Church of England. The Rev Canon Dr Roland Riem, Interim Dean, has given an update. He said: "There has been consultation with various stakeholder groups and now paperwork is being produced.

  • Council plans for restoration of city centre house criticised by ex-councillor

    1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Andrew Napier

    The city council wants to restore the former coach house in Colebrook Street and use it to house people on the general housing list. Ian Tait, a planning consultant and former Conservative councillor who served on the planning committee for more than 15 years, spoke at the Cabinet meeting. He said: "I have very serious concerns about the council plans for the Coach House," saying the council had not undertaken a thorough financial appraisal and that its condition meant it should be demolished.

  • Winchester Cathedral: date fer unveiling of Jane Austen statue

    1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Andrew Napier

    The figure is currently being worked on by sculptor Martin Jennings. A spot has been earmarked and prepared outside 9 The Close for the unveiling. The Rev Canon Dr Roland Riem, Interim Dean, said: "The unveiling will be on Thursday 16th October. Everything is on track; the clay original looked classical and graceful.

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Andrew Napier @andrew_napier
14 Apr 25

What a shocking breach of trust, allegedly BBC News - Ex-MP Craig Williams among 15 charged with betting offences https://t.co/VtvacDOZ77

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3 Mar 25

'I would like to say sorry to everyone': Cathedral dean steps down after review https://t.co/95D9XlX0L6

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20 Feb 25

Lots of Chronicles in the shops now. The siege in Stanmore; big rise in council tax; masterplan agreed for barracks; Reaction to downsizing of Hat Fair; latest on Micheldever New Town and packed meeting about new estate planned at Lanham Lane; and lots more! https://t.co/EfvBkGA5z8