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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Foreign Office issues advice on travel to Turkey amid regional tensions

3 days ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Carlo Simone

The Foreign Office has issued advice on travel to Turkey amid tension in the Middle East (Image: Getty Images) The Foreign Office has issued advice on travel to Turkey amid regional tensions in the Middle East. Israel and Iran have launched missiles at each other over the last couple of weeks, with the US also launching missiles at nuclear sites in Iran. Turkey is a popular summer holiday destination with British travellers, and shares some of its eastern border with Iran.
Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan 'go separate ways' in relationship insight

4 days ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Edward Burnett

The pair star on Prime Video hit show Clarkson's Farm which showcases life on Diddly Squat farm in Chadlington Oxfordshire. Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host Mr Clarkson has owned the spot since 2008 with four series of the programme to date. Ms Hogan began dating Mr Clarkson in 2017 after the pair met at a party and she features in the show.
Local plan to shape the future of Test Valley will see hundreds more homes

1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Charles Elliman

The plan that will shape the future of the area will soon be brought to the public for consultation. An extraordinary council meeting was held by Conservative-controlled Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) on Wednesday, June 18, to discuss its draft local plan. The meeting confirmed the increased level of house-building imposed by the Government.
Romsey man battling motor neurone disease urges support for fundraising campaign

1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

Nick’s Motor Neurone Fundraising campaign, launched by Nick Smith from Romsey, has attracted backing from Romsey Rotary Club, former Romsey Round Tablers, and Wellow Golf Club captains. The Tablers raised more than £1,600 by cycling a 187km stage of the Tour de France from Orléans in support of the cause.
Romsey Fencing Club's clutch of medals at Hampshire's Senior Sabre Championships

1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Charles Elliman

RFC sabre team (Image: Hilary Philbin) Romsey Fencing Club entered six fencers in last week’s Hampshire Senior Sabre Championships in Southampton, where they were pleased to come away with a clutch of medals, including a silver medal in the mixed team event. The Romsey ‘A’ team – comprising Sam Dorkings, Dan Howes and Oliver Winder – fought in a nail-biting final which was eventually won 45-44 by Escrime Winchester. Sam Dorkings fenced brilliantly in the last bout.
Police use enforcement powers to oust travellers from park and ride site

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

Police. Stock image (Image: NQ) POLICE have used enforcement powers to oust travellers from a park and ride site near Winchester. Officers in Winchester have been working with partners at Winchester City Council in response to an unauthorised encampment near Compton. The site is often used by travellers who were earlier camped for a couple of days at Oram's Arbour in Winchester city centre.
Review: Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet at Mayflower Theatre Southampton

1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

2 1/1 A mod ballet, how could that ever work? I hear you ask. Well, Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet, opened at Mayflower Theatre on Wednesday, June 18, to a positive reaction from the crowd. The performance has been inspired by The Who's 1973 album, and tells the story of Jimmy, a young Mod, who is searching to find his own identity and place in the world. The story has been made into a movie, a rock opera, a classical opera - and now a ballet.
Abseiling workers restore Winchester Cathedral tower clock

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

To avoid the high cost of erecting scaffolding around the tower to carry out the work, a team of cathedral specialists spent several days abseiling down to the clock face to repaint the copper and wood dial and restore the gilded numerals. The cost of the renovation was met by the Friends of Winchester Cathedral.
Council leader: 'Climate change: Pragmatism over polarisation'

1 week ago | hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

It’s clear this topic stirs deep feelings. That’s understandable. Climate change touches every part of our lives, and few subjects are more contested. In the article, I wrote: “We’ve responded to the challenges of climate change, from storm damage to flooding, and we continue to protect the landscapes that make Hampshire so special.” I stand by that statement. Let me be clear: I don’t claim to have a scientific background.
Hampshire County Council: Towns and villages apply for 20mph limits

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

They include Romsey, King's Somborne and Preston Candover councils. In January 2024, Hampshire County Council adopted the revised 20mph policy, which allows parish and town councils in Hampshire to request and fund 20mph speed limits in suitable zones on a full-cost recovery basis.