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People are advised to check before travelling over the Christmas and New Year period

60 Years of the South Wales Guardian

People advised to check before they travel ahead of Christmas rail disruptions

Relaxing in or working in, community gardens offer multi-purpose benefits

Relaxing in or working in, community gardens offer multi-purpose benefits

The rise in community gardens across Hampshire

Currently, it is legal to purchase e-scooters in the UK and they cannot be insured

Currently, it is legal to purchase e-scooters in the UK and they cannot be insured

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Police commissioner urges parents not to buy children e-scooters this Christmas

This year's Christmas tree at Palace House, Beaulieu

This year's Christmas tree at Palace House, Beaulieu

Christmas shows and festive fun galore: five things to do this weekend

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

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Huge rise in bills announced - as residents remain without water for second day

Industry professionals connect and collaborate at the Solent Screen Industries Cluster Meeting 2024

Industry professionals connect and collaborate at the Solent Screen Industries Cluster Meeting 2024

Plan to boost region's film and TV industry presented at Fareham College

Hampshire County Council is leading the initiative, which will also create career and specialist skills training opportunities (Tim Ireland/PA)

Hampshire County Council is leading the initiative, which will also create career and specialist skills training opportunities (Tim Ireland/PA)

Hampshire County Council

New partnership to boost regional defence and security capabilities

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is warning people to ‘turn off the heat before they eat’ this Christmas

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is warning people to ‘turn off the heat before they eat’ this Christmas

Fire service issues warning for Christmas after cooking fires rise

Woolston community centre

Woolston community centre

Community centres celebrate after receiving share of £30k fund

Sonny Baker of Hampshire Hawks will represent England Lions this month

Sonny Baker of Hampshire Hawks will represent England Lions this month

Hampshire pace duo called up to England Lions tour of Australia

Family Support Worker Laura with Quickdraw Supplies team.

Family Support Worker Laura with Quickdraw Supplies team.

Generosity of local business brings some festive cheer to charity

Managing director Andrew Barnett met Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the event

Managing director Andrew Barnett met Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the event

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Fareham firm plans major growth and global expansion in 2025

Reverend Dr Paul Chamberlain told children at Lee-on-the-Solent Juniors that Santa is not real during a school RE lesson.

Reverend Dr Paul Chamberlain told children at Lee-on-the-Solent Juniors that Santa is not real during a school RE lesson.

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Reverend 'ruins Christmas' by telling school kids Santa is not real

Marwell's new okapi calf with mum

Marwell's new okapi calf with mum

Rare calf born at Marwell in third generation success for endangered species

Xelabus staff are launching a charity appeal

Xelabus staff are launching a charity appeal

Bus firm set to give back to 15 charities in 2024

The Westlands Farm Shop team

The Westlands Farm Shop team

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Successful first month for new farm shop

Darren Paffey MP with staff at Bitterne sorting office

Darren Paffey MP with staff at Bitterne sorting office

Members of Parliament

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MP visits local delivery office to thank postal workers

The minibuses, which feature tail lifts, are staffed by trained passenger assistants

The minibuses, which feature tail lifts, are staffed by trained passenger assistants

Charity unveils new fleet of minibuses for older people

First Bus workers are set to strike across the festive period and now affected routes have been revealed.

First Bus workers are set to strike across the festive period and now affected routes have been revealed.

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Routes impacted by First Bus Christmas strikes revealed

One lane blocked causing congestion on the M27

One lane blocked causing congestion on the M27

Rush hour traffic queues as M27 lane blocked - recap

Traffic on the M3

Traffic on the M3

Hampshire drivers given warning over potential M3 queues ahead of Christmas

The Hamble Pan Disability FC Christmas Party

The Hamble Pan Disability FC Christmas Party

Christmas Events

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Christmas party saved by sponsor for South Coast disability football club

Hampshire Women have bolstered their options with three academy signings

Hampshire Women have bolstered their options with three academy signings

Hampshire Women confirm signing of three academy graduates

Kingswell House in Crawley

Kingswell House in Crawley

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Former farmhouse with cellar and barn with gym up for sale for £2.1 million

Father Christmas (David Woodley) with children from Sarisbury Infants School in the Ancasta Grove Grotto

Father Christmas (David Woodley) with children from Sarisbury Infants School in the Ancasta Grove Grotto

Santa's Grotto built in care home for children

Major 45-minute disruption to Southampton trains set to begin - and last three weeks

Major 45-minute disruption to Southampton trains set to begin - and last three weeks

Major 45-minute disruption to Southampton trains set to begin - and last three weeks

Group photo of all the winners and sponsors

Group photo of all the winners and sponsors

Awards Ceremonies

Hampshire countryside awards celebrate projects enhancing the area

The Coca-Cola truck in London

The Coca-Cola truck in London

Christmas Events

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Where you can see Coca-Cola truck in Hampshire this weekend

The charity receiving its cheque

The charity receiving its cheque

Romsey cancer patient raises more than £2000 for charity

Hampshire Women will be represented within the England ranks in 2025

Hampshire Women will be represented within the England ranks in 2025

Three Hampshire Women's players included in England Central Contract list

The service's survey will close on December 18.

The service's survey will close on December 18.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service

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Fire service seeks public input on draft safety plan

Mental services are accessible to residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Mental services are accessible to residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

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Mental health services available to those in need during festive period

Brownies from 3rd Chandler’s Ford Ramalley Brownie unit

Brownies from 3rd Chandler’s Ford Ramalley Brownie unit

Guides and Brownies enjoy exclusive Moana 2 film screening

MP Liz Jarvis with pupils from St James Church of England Primary School

MP Liz Jarvis with pupils from St James Church of England Primary School

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Children's artwork calling for climate justice showcased at school

Queues are congesting the M27 due to two separate incidents

Queues are congesting the M27 due to two separate incidents

Thirty minute delays on the M27 after two lanes close - as it happened

PCC Donna Jones and Chief Constable Scott Chilton opening Totton Police Station

PCC Donna Jones and Chief Constable Scott Chilton opening Totton Police Station

Police and Crime Commissioner,

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Police station reopens to the public after more than a decade

Hampshire has had the most traffic casualties due to uncorrected or defective eyesight between 2014 and 2023

Hampshire has had the most traffic casualties due to uncorrected or defective eyesight between 2014 and 2023

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Hampshire drivers lead UK in vision-related road accidents, study reveals

AB Niamh Tur (NELSON) defeat Orlagh Berry (Bronx Boxing Club)

AB Niamh Tur (NELSON) defeat Orlagh Berry (Bronx Boxing Club)

Best photos from dramatic Navy vs Army boxing match

Police are targeting those driving while impaired throughout December as part of Operation Limit

Police are targeting those driving while impaired throughout December as part of Operation Limit

Hampshire Constabulary

Police issue warning ahead of Christmas drink and drug driving crackdown

The care home residents’ choir, under the direction of Fiona Pritchard

The care home residents’ choir, under the direction of Fiona Pritchard

Christmas Events

Residents from six care homes join together to sing in 'memorable experience'

People enjoying the South Downs National Park at Devil's Dyke

People enjoying the South Downs National Park at Devil's Dyke

South Downs National Park

75th anniversary of South Downs National Park to be celebrated

Hampshire is eighth in England for the highest number of reports of animal neglect

Hampshire is eighth in England for the highest number of reports of animal neglect

Rise in animal neglect reported in Hampshire

Scott Currie during the One-Day Cup Final between Leicestershire and Hampshire

Scott Currie during the One-Day Cup Final between Leicestershire and Hampshire

'I’m delighted' - Currie signs multi-year Hampshire contract extension

Northwood House, Chilbolton

Northwood House, Chilbolton

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Former rectory in charming village up for sale for £3.45 million

Councillor Steve Forster

Councillor Steve Forster

Hampshire County Council

Council reveals plans to expand specialist school places amid warning

The Royal Daawat team at the awards

The Royal Daawat team at the awards

Indian restaurant named best newcomer in Hampshire at awards

The event, organised by Heartbeat, is scheduled for 7pm on December 10.

The event, organised by Heartbeat, is scheduled for 7pm on December 10.

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Christmas celebration at church in honour of loved ones

The Christmas tree at Palace House

The Christmas tree at Palace House

Christmas Events

Beaulieu to host a range of festive activities this Christmas

Mark Harris captured the oak tree at Fleming Avenue laying on the grass next to the play park.

Mark Harris captured the oak tree at Fleming Avenue laying on the grass next to the play park.

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Tree ripped down at play park as adults mourn 'their childhood'

PCC Donna Jones and Chief Constable Scott Chilton at the recent reopening of Yateley Police Station

PCC Donna Jones and Chief Constable Scott Chilton at the recent reopening of Yateley Police Station

Police and Crime Commissioner,

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Police chief to face public questions in live Q&A - here's when

Hampshire County Council has released a guide on how to save money this Christmas season

Hampshire County Council has released a guide on how to save money this Christmas season

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Christmas waste and recycling advice issued by council

Hampshire police took £300,000 worth of drugs off the street between November 25 and December 1.

Hampshire police took £300,000 worth of drugs off the street between November 25 and December 1.

Almost 100 arrests and £300k of drugs seized amid police crackdown

Hampshire Women announced good news for the 2025 season

Hampshire Women announced good news for the 2025 season

Hampshire confirm trio of women's stars to remain for 2025 season

People are being advised to keep their homes heated to at least 18°C

People are being advised to keep their homes heated to at least 18°C

Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council issues Christmas health advice