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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Car dealer group hands out awards to colleagues who go above and beyond

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

Eden Motor Group’s Excellence Awards recognise greatness across the business. (Image: Eden Motor Group) A car dealer group has recognised colleagues who go above and beyond. Eden Motor Group, which has dealerships in Fareham and Basingstoke, handed out 22 awards in its annual Excellence Awards, established to celebrate the very best of the best. The winners were nominated by colleagues across multiple categories, which included aftersales advisors, sales executives and more.
'This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Activity manager to run marathon

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

Rebecca organised a sponsored cycle during the leisure centre's family fun day to meet her fundraising target. (Image: Shaun Kara) An activity and wellbeing manager will run the London Marathon after receiving a surprise phone call. Rebecca Woodford, who works at Everyone Active's Winchester Sport and Leisure Park, was offered a last-minute place in the marathon. Despite the event being just 50 days away at the time, she accepted the challenge.
Duo's record-breaking Pacific row halted after boat damaged in storms

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

The team in their boat, Velocity, a 9m long Rossiter Ocean 2 Rowing (Image: Supplied) A record-breaking attempt to row the Pacific has been halted due to boat damage. Miriam Payne, 25, from East Yorkshire, and Jess Rowe, 28, from Liphook, were aiming to be the first women's team and the first pair to row the Pacific non-stop and unsupported.
Fire service initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour in Hampshire town

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

PCC Donna Jones speaking with the young people on the intervention programme at Waterlooville Fire Station. (Image: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.) A programme aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour (ASB) is being funded by the police and crime commissioner (PCC). The initiative, run by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIOWFRS), is designed to help young people make safer life choices by teaching them skills and resilience.
Winnall Manor Road, Kings Worthy, to temporarily close

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

Temporary road closure for underground cabling works (Image: Stock) A road will be temporarily closed for underground cabling works. Hampshire County Council announced the closure of Winnall Manor Road, between its junctions with Longfield Road and Bee Orchid Road. The closure will start on Monday, April 28, and is expected to last until Friday, May 2. The closure will be in operation 24 hours a day.
City learning centre could see sale of alcohol and late-night refreshments

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

A public notice has been published on the application. (Image: Getty Images) A licensing application could see alcohol sold at a Winchester learning centre. The Chapter of Winchester has applied to Winchester City Council to change the current premises licence to include the Wessex Learning Centre. This change would allow for the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshments at the centre, in line with the existing licence for The Close.
New musical based on best-selling children's books coming to Winchester

2 days ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show will be performed at Theatre Royal Winchester. (Image: Pamela Raith Photography) An adaptation of a popular children's book will hit the stage in Winchester. The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show will be performed at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday, May 10.
Camera club announces winner of minimalist image competition

2 days ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

Julie Cousens being presented the Les Frederick Trophy by judge Keven Sandall. (Image: Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club) A photo club has selected its winning minimalist image for an annual competition. Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club’s Les Frederick Trophy competition for projected images saw a total of 57 entries. Julie Cousens won the top award with her image, Tide Rolling In, appreciated by judge Keven Sandall for its movement, colour and gradation.
Easter Bunny surprises schoolchildren and staff with chocolate eggs

2 days ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

2 1/1 The Easter Bunny made a surprise visit to a Winchester school. This is the second year in a row that the care provider has arranged for the Easter Bunny to make a special appearance, handing out chocolate eggs to every student and staff member at the school. The visit is part of Bluebird Care's ongoing partnership with the school, which began in 2023. Osborne School supports children with learning and physical disabilities.
Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Chronicle

2 days ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day

Winchester death notices and funeral announcements from the Chronicle (Image: Newsquest) The Hampshire Chronicle published 12 death notices last week. Every week, the Chronicle publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.