Hampshire Chronicle

The Hampshire Chronicle is a local broadsheet newspaper located in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It first hit the newsstands on August 24, 1772, which makes it one of the oldest newspapers in the country.

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MP leads the charge to stop pet mutilation practices during visit to Battersea

10 hours ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

Dr Danny Chambers, who is also a vet, visited Battersea Dogs & Cats Home on Tuesday, May 13, to discuss his Animal Welfare Bill and meet rescue dogs who have suffered from the abuses his bill aims to stop. His legislation, which has already sailed through its second vote in the Commons with cross-party support and is expected to pass through the committee stage this week, intends to stop pet mutilations by shutting down the import loophole.
Police commissioner to host online Q&A session with acting chief constable

10 hours ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

The event, featuring commissioner Donna Jones and Acting Chief Constable Sam de Reya, will take place on Thursday, May 22. The session, known as COPS (Commissioner’s Oversight of Policing Services), will be live-streamed on three Facebook pages at 6pm. These include the PCC’s Facebook page, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Charity football double header to take place at town ground this weekend

13 hours ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

Hampshire Charity FC’s men’s and women’s teams will feature in a double header to raise funds for Crohn’s & Colitis UK. The club was founded by Romsey resident Nathaniel Holland in 2020 and has raised thousands of pounds for good causes in that time. This Sunday will be the men’s team’s 17th match in their relatively short history, as they host county rivals International Surrey Football at 2.30pm.
Olympic champion inspires young hockey players at awards day

14 hours ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

On Saturday, May 10, Romsey Hockey Club brought its junior section together for a day of celebration, competition and inspiration at Ganger Farm, the club’s home ground. The annual Junior Awards Day honoured a successful season, with young players showcasing their skills in friendly matches and tackling the exciting Romsey Hockey Challenge. Adding to the excitement was the attendance of Olympian and England Hockey president, Alex Danson-Bennett MBE.
Sports and social club applies for licence to sell alcohol

1 day ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

The Worthies Sports and Social Club, in Loader Close, Kings Worthy, has submitted its application to Winchester City Council. The proposed opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 4pm to 10pm, and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11pm. The club has also requested extended hours for New Year's Eve, with closing at 1am. READ MORE: Winchester's premier Spanish bar and restaurant celebrates successful first year On bank holidays, sales would begin at 12pm.
Boyatt Lane, Otterbourne, to close for up to a month

1 day ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

Hampshire County Council announced Boyatt Lane will shut between Otterbourne Hill and Chapel Lane from Monday, May 19. The order, under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, allows for work to be conducted on or near the road. The closure is expected to last four weeks, operating 24 hours a day, between 8am and 5pm, until completion, although it could be longer.
Pensioners forced to live with rats for more than a decade without council action

1 day ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Ross Marshall

3 1/1 A North Baddesley couple have told of ten-years of horror living with rats in their garden and claimed the council is "not doing enough" to sort the issue. Valerie and Colin Sheppard, 83 and 90 respectively, have spent the last 11 years trying to fend off their property on Crescent Road from rats that have infested the home next door.
Dog training school asks for planning permission at Hampshire site

1 day ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Natalia Forero

Lorraine Crawford, owner of part of Lower Grove Farm’s agricultural field in Upper Northam Drive, Eastleigh, has submitted an application to Eastleigh Borough Council to convert the land into a permanent dog training school. The planning application said that the dog training school had been there for several years under temporary planning permission, which was granted. The National Dog Training Academy operates at the site.
Winchestercity centre toilets reopen after revamp

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

2 1/1 Major public toilets in Winchester have reopened after a two-month refurbishment. The loos in Abbey Gardens closed on March 10 and reopened on schedule today (Monday, May 12). The city council has recently come under fire for the worsening standards in the facilities, notably at Market Lane by St Maurice's Covert. The council agreed a major refurbishment programme last year and the Abbey Gardens in The Broadway are the first major ones to be upgraded.
Care home celebrates first anniversary with visit from mayor

3 days ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

Councillor Ian Jeffrey, Mayor of Test Valley, with manager Samantha Squibb, and a resident (Image: Oyster Care Homes) A care home has raised more than £2,000 for charity in its first year. Rownhams Manor care home in Southampton celebrated its first anniversary by welcoming the Mayor of Test Valley, Councillor Ian Jeffrey. Since opening in 2024, the care home has become an integral part of the community, providing care to residents and their families.