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14/02/2020Hampshire Highways ready as Storm Dennis heads in from the South West
Following on from Storm Ciara, Hampshire’s Highways teams will once again be on standby round the clock to deal with the impact of Storm Dennis which is forecast to hit Hampshire this weekend (15 and 16 February 2020)
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04/02/2020Open up on Time to Talk Day
On Time to Talk Day (6 February) Hampshire County Council is urging everyone to bring conversations about mental health into the open, and get the nation talking, listening and changing lives for the better
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21/01/2020Cervical cancer prevention – know what you can do
Hampshire County Council is urging people to learn how they can reduce their risk of cervical cancer during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (20-26 January)
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21/01/2020Inspiring Hampshire women for a fitter future
As Sport England launches the next phase of its nationwide This Girl Can initiative this January, Hampshire County Council is encouraging Hampshire women to be physically active no matter what their shape, size or ability
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16/01/2020Reminder to have your say on respite support for adults in Hampshire
Hampshire residents have until midnight on Sunday, 9 February to provide views on potential ways to reduce the running costs of providing respite support for adults with learning disabilities in the County Council’s residential respite
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07/01/2020Plenty of time to register your vehicle for ongoing free access to Hampshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres
Over 150,000 Hampshire residents’ vehicles have already been registered online over the last two weeks, ahead of the launch of a new permit system later this year by Hampshire County Council – giving Hampshire residents continued, automatic free
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02/01/2020Do you know your units?
For many people, a new year comes with renewed determination to improve their lifestyles including reducing their alcohol consumption
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18/12/2019Are you #WeatherReady this winter?
Would you know what to pack in your grab bag if you had to leave home quickly, or the essential supplies you would need if your water and power were disrupted? Thinking ahead and preparing for what the weather may bring can make a real difference at
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18/12/2019The countdown to Christmas has begun; join us for some family-friendly festive adventures
With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, here’s our suggestions for some top days out and things to experience at some of our country parks, where we have some special visitors and winter adventures for all ages to enjoy
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13/12/2019Be kind to the environment and your wallet by reducing waste this Christmas
At this festive time of year, it is easy to stockpile food only to end up with a fridge full of leftovers that end up getting thrown away
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29/11/2019World AIDS Day
This World Aids Day (1 December) Hampshire County Council is urging people to eliminate stigma and unite in supporting people with HIV. Stigma and discrimination can have life-changing consequences for those diagnosed with HIV although not everyone
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28/11/2019Ask the Expert: Applying for a place at a Hampshire school
November is the month that parents can first apply for a school place if their child is due to start school in the following September, or needs a Year 3 place in a junior school
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18/11/2019County Council launches brand new stop smoking service for a smokefree Hampshire
Hampshire County Council has announced its new stop smoking service, Smokefree Hampshire, which has been commissioned to provide Hampshire smokers with free support to quit smoking
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13/11/2019This Anti-Bullying Week – go online to find support to help children and young people beat bullying
This Anti-Bullying Week (11-15 November), Hampshire County Council is highlighting the advice and support available to parents and carers to assist them in helping children to deal with bullying – including how to spot the signs that a child may
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08/11/2019Share your views during Alcohol Awareness Week
This Alcohol Awareness Week (11-17 November) Hampshire County Council has launched a survey to help shape future services for those who want to understand the impact of their drinking, track their units and find motivation to drink within
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06/11/2019Hampshire Libraries quadruples the number of digital customers in last year
The number of young people and adults using the exciting range of digital resources at Hampshire Library Service has quadrupled in the last year
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25/10/2019It’s vital to get your flu jab this winter
People at increased risk from flu or who care for someone vulnerable are being urged to book their free flu vaccine as early as possible – to help protect them from the highly infectious virus this winter
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25/10/2019EU Exit contingency arrangements begin in Portsmouth and Winchester
Contingency arrangements to manage the potential impact a no-deal EU Exit could have on traffic around Portsmouth International Port are being introduced next week in order to minimise disruption to city residents and businesses
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18/10/2019Hampshire’s top teachers and education professionals honoured with awards
It was a night of joy and triumph at Winchester’s Great Hall this month, as the second annual Hampshire Education Awards brought together the cream of the county’s school staff and volunteers to celebrate excellence and achievement
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07/10/2019Celebrating all things digital this National Libraries Week
Hampshire County Council is celebrating its wide range of digital services this National Libraries Week (7-12 October) with different events, courses and activities that celebrate libraries in a digital world
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01/10/2019Escape the festive crowds for some yuletide merriment
Let the magic of Christmas enchant you this year in the beautiful, historic Great Hall in Winchester. It's the perfect setting for an authentic festive experience
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24/09/2019Don’t forget the pre-school booster vaccinations
Parents of under 5s are being urged to check that their children are up-to-date with their pre-school booster vaccinations as they head off to school or nursery this autumn
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17/09/2019Hampshire children reach for the stars with a new reading record
The number of books read by Hampshire children during the school holidays has been out-of-this-world, with over 174,000 being read as part of the Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge – 73,500 more than in 2018
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23/08/2019It’s going to be a scorcher – top tips to stay cool over the bank holiday
The Met Office has today issued a Level 3 Heatwave Alert for the South East Region, which means there is a 90% probability of heatwave conditions from 9am on Saturday until 9am on Monday across Hampshire
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12/08/2019Be ‘tick aware’ this summer
With the fine weather bringing families into the great outdoors over the holidays, Hampshire County Council is urging everyone to be ‘tick aware’ when spending time in urban and rural parks and gardens, and countryside
