Friday, 31 July 2015

PREVIEW: Seussical Jr, Romsey's Plaza Theatre, August 6-8

THE latest offering from RAODS Youth at Romsey’s Plaza Theatre, Seussical Jr. is based on the works of Dr Seuss and weaves together his most famous tales, Horton the elephant, the cat in the hat and other characters from at least 15 of his books.
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Police seek to reunite stolen ornaments with owners

HAMPSHIRE Police are trying to reunite a haul of stolen garden ornaments with their owners after they were recovered by officers.
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Police step up hunt for bail dodger after 'swamping' Hampshire town

POLICE have stepped up the hunt for a man who has breached his court bail conditions and is believed to be in a Hampshire town.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a crash in a Hampshire road.
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Eight things to do in Hampshire this weekend

CHECK out some of the fun family activities you can take advantage of in Hampshire this weekend.
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Traders fear over FOURTEEN weeks of roadworks

TRADERS fear for their livelihoods while major works are carried out to make Romsey’s Church Street more pedestrian-friendly.
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Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Romsey set for traffic jams as £500,000 street revamp project begins

A HAMPSHIRE town is set for 14 weeks of traffic jams as work revamping streets begins.
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WARNING: scam calls targetting Romsey residents

Romsey residents have been targeted by a series of con calls from a man claiming to be from Romsey Town Council.
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Friday, 24 July 2015

Fundraising event in honour of tragic dad

AN ANNUAL fundraising event in honour of a young Hampshire father who died after he was hit by a car as he walked home is set for this weekend.
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Nearly 300 homes and sports hub scheme near Romsey given green light

275-homes plan and sports hub for Ganger Farm was approved by councillors at the Test Valley Borough Council Southern Area Planning Committee
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Blood donor sessions

BLOOD donor sessions are being held in Romsey today.
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Blood donor sessions

BLOOD donor sessions are being held in Romsey today.
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Thursday, 23 July 2015

Warm reception at water gardens for Romsey Chamber guests

MORE than 120 guests attending Romsey Chamber of Commerce’s annual president’s reception enjoyed an English summer’s evening in an idyllic setting.
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1,000 mile cycle ride for charity by grannie

A HAMPSHIRE grandmother-of-four is celebrating after completing a 1,000 mile bike ride in aid of cancer charities.
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Wednesday, 22 July 2015

Green light for controversial solar farms - despite Government subsidy cut

TWO controversial solar farms planned for the Hampshire countryside will go ahead - despite Government subsidy cuts.
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1,000 mile cycle ride for charity by grannie

A HAMPSHIRE grandmother-of-four is celebrating after completing a 1,000 mile bike ride in aid of cancer charities.
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REVIEW: The Tudor Rose in Romsey

IT’S a charming old-fashioned pub in the heart of a Hampshire market town and it pulls in regulars from miles around.
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REVIEW: The Tudor Rose in Romsey

IT’S a charming old-fashioned pub in the heart of a Hampshire market town and it pulls in regulars from miles around.
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Tuesday, 21 July 2015

Hampshire pub closes months after reopening

A Hampshire watering hole has closed just months after it was taken over by new landlords.
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Cash grant for salon

A NEW business owner in Romsey has been given a welcome boost after being awarded a cash grant.
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Friday, 17 July 2015

Romsey set for carnival fever

CARNIVAL fever is set to grip Romsey this weekend.
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Scheme to turn Romsey pub into house thrown out

A SCHEME to convert a former pub into a private house has been thrown out.
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Live band to perform at Hampshire pub

A LIVE band will be performing at the Wheatsheaf Inn at Braishfield tonight (Friday July 17)).
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Wheatsheaf Inn open for business

IN this week’s Romsey Advertiser, out today, a report on page 3 headed “Brewery giant’s bid to turn pub into house is thrown out” states that the pub involved was the Wheatsheaf Inn.
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Plenty of fun on offer at Hampshire show

THE Curdridge Show is almost here.
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Thursday, 16 July 2015

Tributes to death plunge pensioner

THE DEVASTATED family of a Hampshire man who plunged from the window of his Hampshire home have said he will be “sadly missed”.
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School celebrates students’ talent both on and off the sporting track

ROMSEY School is celebrating pupils’ successful sporting achievements.
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MP opens primary school's new outdoor learning area

A NEW outdoor learning area at Awbridge Primary School has officially been opened by Romsey’s MP. Caroline Nokes said she was “delighted” to be asked to perform the ceremony.
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PHOTOS: Hampshire schools bag prizes in national Rock Challenge Awards

HAMPSHIRE schools and colleges are dancing for joy having earned national awards in the UK Rock Challenge.
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Wednesday, 15 July 2015

UPDATE: Police investigating pensioner's 'unexplained' death

POLICE are continuing to investigate a Hampshire pensioner's "unexplained" death.
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Hundreds enjoy Hampshire bed race

IT was a case of ready 'bed-y' go in Romsey.
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Hundreds enjoy Hampshire bed race

IT was a case of ready 'bed-y' go in Romsey.
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Residents shocked after pensioner falls from top floor flat

RESIDENTS told of their shock after a man's body was found behind flats where they say it is believed he plunged from his top floor window.
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Quadruple amputee raises thousands of pounds for charity with skydive

HE has faced and overcome more than most could ever imagine.
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Tuesday, 14 July 2015

Sunday, 12 July 2015

Eco-friendly centre for abbey filled with visitors

A NEW eco-friendly visitor centre is taking shape at a top Hampshire tourist attraction.
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PHOTOS: Romsey's Beggars Fair 2015

A HAMPSHIRE town has been rocking to the sounds of a free music festival.
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Gangs behind big rise in crime in Hampshire's countryside

THINK crime and you picture a gritty urban setting, perhaps a darkened street or alleyway and a gang of threatening looking hoodies.
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PHOTOS: Romsey's Beggars Fair 2015

A HAMPSHIRE town has been rocking to the sounds of a free music festival.
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Residents shocked after 320 home development gets the go ahead

VILLAGERS are in shock after a government planning inspector ruled that 320 homes can be built on Hampshire farmland.
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Saturday, 11 July 2015

Criticism over plans for pub's late night opening hours

A PUB’S bid to serve booze late at night in the grounds of a huge industrial complex in Hampshire has been branded as “ludicrous”.
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Music fans flock to festival and free family fair

ROMSEY is rocking to the sounds of the town’s free music festival.
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Music fans flock to festival and free family fair

ROMSEY is rocking to the sounds of the town’s free music festival.
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Friday, 10 July 2015

Villagers draw up battle lines over new Hampshire homes

VILLAGERS across the Test Valley are battling to stop unplanned development being built in their communities.
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Thursday, 9 July 2015

Hampshire pub in 'ludicrous' bid to serve late-night alcohol

A PUB’S bid to serve alcohol late at night in the grounds of an industrial complex has been called “ludicrous” by councillors.
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Villagers draw up battle lines over new Hampshire homes

VILLAGERS across the Test Valley are battling to stop unplanned development being built in their communities.
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Tuesday, 7 July 2015

Service to remember airmen as part of Battle of Britain 75th anniversary

A MEMORIAL service to Hampshire airmen who took part in the Battle of Britain takes place this Thursday (July 9).
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Sunday, 5 July 2015

Fresh suspension for struck-off Hampshire social worker who put children 'at serious risk'

A SOCIAL worker who was sacked from Hampshire County Council for putting vulnerable children at ‘serious risk’ has been suspended for a further 12 months following an investigation.
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Parents will continue to fight for Hampshire child's life-changing mediciation

THE PARENTS of a Hampshire boy denied access to a breakthrough drug to treat his life-limiting illness say they will carry on fighting for it.
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GALLERY: Crowds out in force for mayor's picnic

THOUSANDS flocked to a Hampshire park for a vibrant family fun day for all ages.
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Fight launched to stop new homes near Hampshire nature reserve

THIS has got to stop.
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Saturday, 4 July 2015

Fresh plea from Hampshire health chiefs to helps GPs

HAMPSHIRE health bosses have called on patients to remember to cancel their appointments rather than just not turning up.
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PICTURES: Princess Royal unveils Hampshire First World War tribute

ROMSEY’S £86,000 tribute to horses that died in the Great War has been give royal approval.
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PICTURES: Princess Royal unveils Hampshire First World War tribute

ROMSEY’S £86,000 tribute to horses that died in the Great War has been give royal approval.
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Friday, 3 July 2015

Family remembered as princess unveils war horse statue

THE unveiling of the war horse statue by Princess Anne in Romsey today has special family significance for Vera Blundell, from Ashurst, in the New Forest.
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It’s finally here: Princess Anne to unveil war statue

IT’S the day the town of Romsey has been planning for years.
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Thursday, 2 July 2015

Wednesday, 1 July 2015

Jim Davidson proves big hit at Hampshire carnival

EYE-catching floats were a big crowd-puller at Lockerley and Dean Carnival fete opened by one of Britain’s best-known comedians.
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Look back: Romsey honours Lord Mountbatten

THE personal flag of Lord Louis Mountbatten fluttered proudly over Romsey Town Hall sixty-nine years ago this week when the freedom of the ancient Borough was conferred on Romsey’s most notable resident, Lord Louis Mountbatten.
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