Monday, 31 August 2015

Town local history group meets next month

ROMSEY Local History Society will hold its next meeting on September 14.
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Youths’ Christmas card contest kicks off

AN early Christmas Yuletide present is on the cards for two youngsters in a new drawing competition organised by Romsey’s Tourist Information Centre (TIC).
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Two thousand drivers caught speeding by Hampshire Police in just one week

NEARLY 2,000 people were caught speeding across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in a one-week campaign to crack down on driving offences.
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Police issue warning over rogue traders in Hampshire town

POLICE have warned people in Romsey to be aware of rogue traders operating in the town.
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Police issue warning over rogue traders in Hampshire town

POLICE have warned people in Romsey to be aware of rogue traders operating in the town.
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Sunday, 30 August 2015

How has summer washout hit tourism in Hampshire?

AS CHILDREN prepare to go back to school this coming week, many parents will be breathing a sigh of relief after what has widely been regarded as a washout of a summer.
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Friday, 28 August 2015

Charity walk will remember popular Test Valley resident

A CHARITY walk in memory of a popular Test Valley resident will be taking place this weekend.
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Romsey roadworks go on in spite of rain

CONTRACTORS on Rmosey's controversial Church Street revamp say they are still on target to finish on time, despite the weather.
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From pages to pews: New minister is appointed at Romsey church

A FORMER newspaper editor is Romsey's new Methodist Church minister.
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Folk fan to shave head onstage at Hampshire music festival

A FOLK fan will shave his hair and beard off in front of a live audience at a Hampshire music festival.
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High standards at Hampshire horticultural festival

HORTICULTURAL enthusiasts enjoyed sunny weather and an array of plans at a festival in Hampshire.
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Pedestrians warned of disruption in Romsey

PEDESTRIANS have been warned to expect disruption in Romsey next month.
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Hampshire council to pay tribute to Merchant Navy

THE Red Ensign will be flown on Test Valley Borough Council buildings to recognise Britain’s dependence on the Merchant Navy.
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Farmers face 'crop crisis' after severe rain hits Hampshire

“YOU just have to sit there and watch your profits fly away.”
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Controversial plan to build tunnels in Hampshire countryside to be reviewed

A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to put up polytunnels in the Hampshire countryside is to come under the spotlight of planners.
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Thursday, 27 August 2015

World famous Hampshire gardens given Royal seal of approval

A WORLD famous Hampshire garden has appointed a Royal as its new president.
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Abusive fans warned by police after swearing at football match

POLICE have promised to 'robustly' deal with fans using offensive language at football games in Hampshire after reports of an incident at a Sunday League match.
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Wednesday, 26 August 2015

Scientist develops a formula for Winnie the Pooh's favourite game

IT’S a "timeless’’ game made famous by Winnie the Pooh, Piglet and Christopher Robin, and now a leading scientist has devised a formula to boost your chances of winning Poohsticks.
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Sunday, 23 August 2015

Romsey volunteer helps developing community in Africa

A ROMSEY volunteer has revealed the frustrations and successes she went through while helping young people in Africa.
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Friday, 21 August 2015

GCSE joy at Romsey schools

PUPILS and teachers at schools across Romsey celebrated their GCSE results – with one even achieving its best-ever scores.
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Is it time for council to reduce parking charges after raking in £3 million in five years?

PARKING charges in Romsey have netted Test Valley Borough Council more than £3 million over five years, it can be revealed.
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Friday, 14 August 2015

Ten things to do in Hampshire this weekend

WE may be halfway through the summer holidays but there is still plenty to do in Hampshire this weekend.
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Sending Hampshire's waste to China 'environmentally friendly' - expert

A HAMPSHIRE expert says transporting the county’s waste paper to China could be more environmentally friendly than driving it by van to other parts of the UK.
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Thursday, 13 August 2015

Hampshire shopping centre could become car-free zone

CONTROVERSIAL proposals to transform Romsey's main shopping centre into a car-free zone has divided the town.
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Sending Hampshire's waste to China 'environmentally friendly' - expert

A HAMPSHIRE expert says transporting the county’s waste paper to China could be more environmentally friendly than driving it by van to other parts of the UK.
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Hampshire shopping centre could become car-free zone

CONTROVERSIAL proposals to transform Romsey's main shopping centre into a car-free zone has divided the town.
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'Farce' of 11,000 mile journeys to China to recycle Hampshire's paper

MOST of Hampshire’s waste paper and cardboard is being sent halfway around the world to be recycled.
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Wednesday, 12 August 2015

Hall ready to roll out red carpet for film festival

IT MIGHT not be the star-studded Cannes Film Festival - but Romsey's own version promises to be good viewing.
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Sunday, 9 August 2015

PHOTOS: Church-goers celebrate as rebuilding continues

Worshippers are celebrating as, brick by brick and stone by stone, a 15th century fire ravaged church is being rebuilt.
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Friday, 7 August 2015

Woman cut free from car after crash in Hampshire

A WOMAN had to be cut free from her car after it crashed into a ditch in Hampshire today.
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Controversial housing scheme for 140 homes in Rownhams

A plan to build 140 homes on greenfield land near Rownhams has been earmarked for approval by planning officers.
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APPROVED: Gigantic 150 acre solar farm near Stockbridge

ONE of the biggest solar farms in Britain is to be built in the heart of the Test Valley after government approval.
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10 things to do in Hampshire this weekend

WONDERING what to do this weekend? Then let the Daily Echo give you some suggestions for family fun.
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One of Britain's biggest solar farms to be built in Hampshire

ONE of the biggest solar farms in Britain is to be built in the heart of the Test Valley, the Advertiser can reveal today.
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Plans to build homes on Hampshire gravel pit to go before council next week

A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to build more than a dozen homes on a former gravel pit will be debated by councillors next week.
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Tuesday, 4 August 2015

Traders in Romsey fear business could be hit by three months of roadworks

Traders in Romsey fear that 14-weeks worth of road works to 'enhance' Church Street could hit them in the pocket.
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Campaigners slam housing plans in Broughton

Plans for 32 homes in Broughton cause controversy
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Lisa Wilson's legacy lives on

An annual golf day in Wellow to remember 23-year-old Lisa Wilson from Nomansland was a huge success and raised thousands of pounds to help students.
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What is the future for the Malthouse Inn?

MYSTERY surrounds the future of a Test Valley watering hole. The Malthouse Inn in Timsbury, which is owned by Enterprise Inns, is fenced off and closed.
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New leader of Hampshire UKIP announced

ALAN Stone has been named as the chairman of the Hampshire branch of UKIP.
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Victim support groups will benefit from grants

GRANTS of nearly £250,000 have been awarded to organisations helping victims of sexual or violent crime in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Monday, 3 August 2015