Find out how to recycle your Christmas tree

THE New Year is here, and Christmas trees across Hampshire are coming down.
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Calls for action after three major stores targeted in raids

A HAMPSHIRE business leader has called for more police action after raiders targeted three major stores in the town centre in a series of raids.
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X Factor star cancels Southampton show

REBECCA FERGUSON has cancelled her Southampton concert that was part of an extensive UK tour.
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Revealed: Hampshire's New Year's honour winners

THEY are the few who have been chosen to receive official honours.
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Police appeal after arson attack

POLICE are appealing for information regarding an overnight arson.
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Parts of Hampshire named among best in UK to live in

HAMPSHIRE is renowned for being a picturesque place to live.
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Hampshire residents urged to ditch booze for New Year

HEALTH officials are urging Hampshire residents to ditch the drink for the New Year.
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Groups sought to benefit from charity appeal cash

MORE than £6,000 was raised in the run up to Christmas for good causes thanks to people helping a benevolent society.
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SAVED: 20 Hampshire pubs protected for the future

THEY have been at the heart of their local community for generations – but they are closing at the rate of almost 30 a week.
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STORM FRANK: Heavy winds to batter Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE faces heavy winds today as Storm Frank sweeps across the country.
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Carnival organisers pay tribute to supporters

ORGANISERS of Romsey Carnival will pay tribute to their supporters at a special presentation evening.
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Fire crews tackle major blaze which threatened to engulf three homes

Fire crews tackled a major blaze which threatened to engulf three homes in Hampshire.
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'I'm alive' - Model home for Christmas after hit-and-run

“I AM alive.” Those are the words of a Hampshire model who will now be spending Christmas at home weeks after she was critically injured in an alleged hit-and-run attack.
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See 'Santa' in the sky on Christmas Eve over Southampton

YOUNGSTERS looking up hoping to catch a glimpse of Father Christmas and his team of reindeer may just get lucky tonight.
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Hundreds gather to say goodbye to couple killed in New Zealand helicopter crash

HUNDREDS of people packed into Romsey Abbey for a moving service to celebrate the lives of a “much-loved” Hampshire couple who died in a helicopter crash.
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Hundreds pack abbey for funeral of couple killed in helicopter crash

HUNDREDS of people packed into Romsey Abbey for a moving service to celebrate the lives of a "much-loved" Hampshire couple who died in a helicopter crash.
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Hundreds pack abbey for funeral of couple killed in helicopter crash

HUNDREDS of people packed into Romsey Abbey for a moving service to celebrate the lives of a "much-loved" Hampshire couple who died in a helicopter crash.
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Choir performance raises £55k for Southampton charity

HUNDREDS of people helped raise tens of thousands of pounds for a Southampton charity when they heard a top London choir perform at a Romsey landmark.
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Thousands stolen in raids on three high street stores

THREE high street stores have been broken into with thousands of pounds stolen in a series of raids.
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Ram raiders smash their way into supermarket

ROBBERS smashed their way into a supermarket in an early morning ram raid.
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Life saving treatment provides hope for little Alfie

IT HAS been 11 months of hell that no family would ever want to endure.
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Hundreds expected for funeral of helicopter crash couple

HUNDREDS of people are expected to attend a memorial service next week to a much-loved Hampshire couple who died in a helicopter crash.
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Crematorium given go-ahead by bosses

CIVIC chiefs have given the green light to a new crematorium in Hampshire.
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Pervert exposes himself to woman on path

A PERVERT exposed himself to a young woman as she was walking along a path.
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Inquest opens into helicopter crash couple's death

AN INQUEST into the deaths of a Hampshire couple who died in a helicopter crash in New Zealand has opened and adjourned.
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Popular footballer found dead

TRIBUTES have been paid to a well-known Hampshire footballer and "devoted" family man who has been found dead.
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Brown water coming out of taps at homes in Southampton

PEOPLE in and around Southampton say they have found brown water coming out of their taps.
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Model making recovery after "hit and run"

A MODEL who was injured in an alleged hit-and-run incident in Hampshire is making a recovery.
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1,400-tonne 'milestone' structure at £70m leisure centre

IT will weigh as much as 100 double decker buses and it will use concrete piles that would reach from Southampton to Romsey - and it will soon be part of a city leisure centre.
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Police quiz 100 over hit and run that left model for dead

POLICE investigating an accident in which a Hampshire model was left for dead on a road have spoken to more than 100 motorists.
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Helicopter crash victims' remains back in UK

THE BODIES of a popular Hampshire couple, who died in an air crash in New Zealand have been repatriated back to the UK.
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PHOTOS: Nativities 2015 - schools enjoy festive plays

SCHOOLS from across Hampshire have been getting in the festive spirit - and the Daily Echo has been there to photograph them all.
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Primary School League Tables 2015 - Southampton

Here are the Southampton Primary School League Tables 2015.
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Special breathing masks for animals used by firefighters

HAMPSHIRE firefighters will be able to use specially adapted masks to give potentially lifesaving care to animals.
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Festive fair raises £5k for Romsey Abbey

ORGANISERS are hailing a Christmas fair a success after shoppers raised thousands for the upkeep of a Hampshire monument.
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Vintage cars and bikes on show for Boxing Day event

CLASSIC vehicles from days gone by will be on show in Romsey again when the town hosts a pre-1976 car and bike meet.
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Hit-and-run victim still critical as police renew witness appeal

POLICE have stepped up their hunt for witnesses after a Hampshire model was critically injured in an alleged hit-and-run attack.
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No air strikes call after Syria visit

Facing the threat of ambush by snipers Anglican priest Andrew Ashdown went on a peace mission speaking to people caught up in the civil war in Syria.
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Aer Lingus announces new flight from Southampton

A NEW route and airline has been announced by Southampton Airport.
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PICTURES: Romsey Christmas Lantern Parade

HUNDREDS of people lit up the streets of a Hampshire town in its traditional countdown to Christmas.
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REVEALED: Councils rake in record amount from parking charges

HAMPSHIRE councils have been warned against using motorists as "cash cows" after raking in a record £22million from parking.
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Model still critical after being mown down by hit-and-run

A HAMPSHIRE model critically injured during a hit-and-run is still fighting for her life as police continue to investigate the incident.
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PICTURES: Romsey Christmas Lantern Parade

HUNDREDS of people lit up the streets of a Hampshire town in its traditional countdown to Christmas.
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Praying for Faye: Friends and family of model in anxious wait after hit-and-run

FRIENDS of a Hampshire model left fighting for her life after a hit-and-run incident near her home are praying she pulls through.
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Big thanks after town Christmas lights switch-on

THE ORGANISERS of the Romsey Christmas lights switch-on have said a huge thank you to all those who made it possible.
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Big thanks after town Christmas lights switch-on

THE ORGANISERS of the Romsey Christmas lights switch-on have said a huge thank you to all those who made it possible.
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Man's death after plunge from flat window remains a "mystery"

THE death of a man who plunged from the window of a block of flats where he lived will remain a mystery.
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Teenage girl held on suspicion of attempted murder after hit and run

DETECTIVES are quizzing a teenage girl on suspicion of attempted murder after a young woman was mown down by a car and left for dead.
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UPDATE: Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after hit-and-run

A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was mown down in a hit-and-run crash.
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Hit-and-run leaves young woman fighting for life

A woman is fighting for her life after being knocked down in a hit and run.
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Huge response to library closure review

THOUSANDS of people have responded to proposals which could lead to the closure of several Hampshire libraries.
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Skinny models' health worrying MP

AN MP has launched a major inquiry into whether laws should be passed to stop models becoming dangerously thin.
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Road bosses 'sorry for traffic light chaos'

HIGHWAYS chiefs have apologised after a rogue set of traffic lights brought misery to thousands of drivers trying to get into Southampton.
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Bodies recovered after fatal helicopter crash

THE BODIES of seven people, including a popular Hampshire couple, who died in an air crash have been recovered.
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Black Friday: Where to shop in Southampton, Winchester, Eastleigh and Fareham

Retail experts say we're going to spend £3.49 billion over the four days starting with "Black Friday", with online sales alone predicted to be up 16% on last year.
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Black Friday: Extra security as thousands expected to descend for shopping frenzy

POLICE and shopping centres are stepping up security as thousands of shoppers are expected to descend on stores across Hampshire on Black Friday.
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Actress faked kidnapping to win back ex-boyfriend

IT sounds like the dramatic plot of one of the gripping plays that young Hampshire actress Jessica Lind could have starred in.
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Tragic crash victim leaves 'lasting legacy'

He has left a lasting legacy. Those of the words of Romsey Male Voice Choir’s chairman Geoff Skinner paying tribute to a leading light with the organisation - Nigel Charlton who died with his wife in a helicopter crash in New Zealand.
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Dozens of railway fare-dodgers convicted

DOZENS of Hampshire fare dodgers have been captured at train stations across the county.
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Named and shamed: The list of fare dodgers caught in Hampshire

A full list of the fare dodgers convicted in one day at Southampton Magistrates Court:
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Dogs stolen from pub

TWO dogs have been stolen from a pub, leaving their owner devastated.
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Fire alert over thousands of tumble driers: Is yours safe?

HAMPSHIRE residents are being warned after it was revealed that a “significant number” of tumble dryers sold in an 11-year period could pose a fire risk.
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Social services staff in Hampshire involved in 'cover up' says top judge

Social services staff in Hampshire asked to make decisions about the future of five children were involved in an attempted ''cover-up'', a family court judge has said.
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Tough new measures to stop roads being used as a "car park"

RESTRICTIONS are being considered to tackle parking concerns raised by residents on a Hampshire estate.
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Hampshire couple killed when helicopter crashes into glacier in New Zealand

A Hampshire couple were among seven people killed when a helicopter crashed into a glacier in New Zealand.
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PICTURES: Romsey's festive lights switch-on

HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a spectacular lights display as the Romsey's Carnival and Christmas light switch on.
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PICTURES: Romsey's festive lights switch-on

HUNDREDS of people enjoyed a spectacular lights display as the Romsey's Carnival and Christmas light switch on.
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Abbey lit up to remember victims of Paris terror attacks

ROMSEY'S best known landmark has been lit up in France’s national colours in memory of those massacred in the Paris terrorists attacks.
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Countdown to Christmas light switch-on

ROMSEY will be turned into a winter wonderland today when the town’s countdown to Christmas begins in earnest.
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Developer criticised for not building on key site

A DEVELOPER has come under fire for not building on land earmarked for new homes in the heart of Romsey.
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Abbey lit up to remember victims of Paris terror attacks

ROMSEY'S best known landmark has been lit up in France’s national colours in memory of those massacred in the Paris terrorists attacks.
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Countdown to Christmas light switch-on

ROMSEY will be turned into a winter wonderland today when the town’s countdown to Christmas begins in earnest.
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Crackdown on flytippers targeting Hampshire beauty spots

FLYTIPPERS targeting Hampshire beauty spots are to face the wrath of Lady Bradbourne.
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Developer criticised for not building on key site

A DEVELOPER has come under fire for not building on land earmarked for new homes in the heart of Romsey.
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Abbey lit up to remember victims of Paris terror attacks

ROMSEY'S best known landmark has been lit up in France’s national colours in memory of those massacred in the Paris terrorists attacks.
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Scheme to help cut car crash death toll

A ROMSEY man is behind a scheme aimed at making Hampshire’s roads safer.
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Scheme to help cut car crash death toll

A ROMSEY man is behind a scheme aimed at making Hampshire’s roads safer.
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Last chance to have your say on fire cuts in Hampshire

THE last public meeting to discuss controversial changes to the fire service is being held tomorrow.
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'Selfie warning' as Storm Barney approaches

People are being warned against posing for ''storm selfies'' which could put their lives in danger.
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Weather Alert: Gale force winds of up to 80mph to batter the South

GALE-FORCE winds are set to batter the Solent after the Met Office issued a weather warning.
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Manhunt for wanted convict

POLICE have launched a manhunt after a convict went on the run in Hampshire.
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REVEALED: Hundreds of education staff earn more than £100k - but where do they all work?

SENIOR staff at a dozen schools and colleges in Hampshire took home more than £100,000 in a year, it has been revealed.
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Rare sheep killed in savage dog attack

A RARE-BREED sheep has been killed in the latest of a spate of savage attacks on the animals by dogs which have happened in Hampshire over the past three months.
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Charity's £10,000 Children in Need gift

GET ready to Pudsey.
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UPDATE: Nine taken to hospital after motorway closed in bridge plunge drama

A Hampshire motorway was shut for hours after a woman plunged from a bridge.
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The flytippers costing council taxpayers £150,000

THOUGHTLESS fly-tippers have cost council tax payers more than £150,000.
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Sponsored content: Support for new home development

ROMSEY based property developers, Stratland Estates, reports it has received encouraging support from the local community in favour of its development plans for 26 new homes at Maury’s Mount in Slab Lane, West Wellow.
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Number of high earners at county council increases despite cutbacks

THE NUMBER of managers taking home £50,000 or more at Hampshire County Council has increased despite recent redundancies.
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REVEALED: Former police boss paid £220k after just 15 months in job

ONE of Hampshire's former top police bosses was given £220,000 in taxpayers' money after just over a year in the job.
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Number of high earners at county council increases despite cutbacks

THE NUMBER of managers taking home £50,000 or more at Hampshire County Council has increased despite recent redundancies.
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McDonald's denied permission to put up 'Golden Arches'

A FAST food company has suffered a major blow to its plans to put up a new advertising sign alongside a Hampshire motorway.
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PHOTOS: Hampshire pays respect to war dead on Remembrance Sunday

HAMPSHIRE stopped still in silence today to mark those who have fallen in wars across the world.
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Homes proposal is rejected again

A DEVELOPER’S controversial plans to build up to six homes in the Hampshire countryside has suffered a serious setback.
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Fire service cuts 'will put lives at risk'

LIVES and property in Southampton will be put at risk by proposed changes to fire stations, the city council’s leader fears.
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Former schoolteacher jailed for 15 years after string of sex attacks

A FORMER Hampshire schoolteacher has been jailed for 15 years for a string of sex attacks against young boys.
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Rapes in Hampshire more than double in a year - while conviction rates half

THE number of recorded rapes on adults in Hampshire soared by more than 130 per cent in the space of a year - but the number of rapists being convicted has dropped by more than half.
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Blood Brothers marks actor’s return to Southampton

IT’S set to be a dream come true for one former Romsey schoolboy who returns to his Hampshire roots next week in the celebrated musical Blood Brothers.
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Family devastated after pet puppy stolen

A FAMILY had to cut their holiday short after receiving the devastating news their pet dog had been stolen.
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Hampshire firm's pioneering energy-saving device to be rolled out in RBS banks

AN INNOVATIVE Hampshire firm has won the chance to trial its energy-saving device as part of a pioneering mission to create a carbon neutral business.
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Vulnerable cyclist missing in Hampshire

A VULNERABLE man has gone missing from his Hampshire home.
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More libraries face closure in council cuts

Street lights could be dimmed for longer and recycling centres could close as part of cost-cutting measures
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Family suing care home after pensioner dies following fall

An inquest heard that the 87-year-old woman was bloodied after falling on concrete
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Public to get glimpse of 300-home project

Cllr Alan Dowden called the plans "unsustainable" and said residents are against them
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Raiders target Hampshire Co-op for second time in a week

RAIDERS have targeted a Hampshire store for the second time in a week.
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PHOTOS: Autumn colours fill Exbury Gardens

A FAMOUS Hampshire garden has turned up the colour for autumn.
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Hampshire MPs vote against scrapping 'tampon tax'

HAMPSHIRE MPs voted against plans to scrap tax on female sanitary items such as tampons.
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Charity watchdog to investigate school at centre of sex abuse claims

A HAMPSHIRE school hit by sex abuse claims is at the centre of an investigation by a charity watchdog.
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New super speed cameras hit Hampshire roads

CRASH blackspots on Hampshire’s roads are being targeted with new technology as police try to reduce deaths and injuries.
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Crowds set to flock to popular carnival

THE Battle of Agincourt is set to take centre stage as a village comes out for its annual carnival. Tomorrow’s annual Titchfield Carnival, on the same day as the 600th anniversary of the famous victory, will see a host of fun and entertainment with an Agincourt theme. The village is believed to have provided shelter to the King’s army ahead of crossing the water to France and on to the battle. The day starts at 1pm with a classic car show followed by a 107-strong cavalcade through Titchfield at 2.40pm. This acts as a precursor to the carnival parade at 3pm. A further illuminated procession, with entries including Bournemouth Carnival Band, will go through the village streets at 6.45pm before a beacon is lit at 8.30pm. As always the day has been organised by the Titchfield Bonfire Boys Society. There will also be music in the square from Romsey Old Cadets and a market in West Street and food court in Southampton Hill. Reflecting the battle theme there will be a chance for people to try out archery in Barry’s Meadow from midday to 3pm.  Villagers will line the streets on the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt when Henry V’s English army defeated the French forces despite being vastly outnumbered. And Titchfield is said to have played a significant part in its preparations.   The Great Barn at Titchfield lays claims to providing shelter for Henry V's army as they passed through to join ships that made the crossing of the English Channel ahead of the battle.  Road closures will be in place on the day – Barry’s Meadow car park is closed all day, West Street from 9.30am to 9pm, High Street, The Square and South Street from 11.15am to 9pm, East Street from 11.15am to 8.45pm, Southampton Hill from 2.30pm to 4.35pm, Titchfield Hill from 6.15pm to 8pm, Mill Street from 2.3pm to 4.15pm and Coach Hill from 6.30pm to 8.15pm.  
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Newborn flamingo to be named by Hampshire residents

IT’S only weeks old but its fluffy feathers and endearing demeanour are already charming crowds in Hampshire.
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They've struck again: Cigarette raiders target another Hampshire shop

The raid at the Co-op store comes just days after a similar break-in at another shop
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Green light given for 32 new homes

One councillor broke into a dance after the new development was approved
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Interactive archive will explore history of Romsey

A church historian has designed an interactive archive focusing on Romsey's part in the First World War
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Hampshire County Council has approved £100m-plus cuts that will axe 454 jobs

County chiefs say they are facing "significant pressure" from central Government
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Back to the Future - What was happening in Southampton during the dates in the films?

TODAY is Back to the Future Day - the very date that Marty McFly travels to the distant future of in the hit film trilogy - but what was going on in Hampshire on the dates he visited in the past?
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Gator stolen in Hampshire

POLICE are hunting thieves who have stolen a vehicle worth thousands of pounds in Hampshire.
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Thieves in £30,000 raid on Hampshire farm

THIEVES have stolen around £30,000 of garden machinery in a raid on a Hampshire farm.
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Police shut down 'drug house' after string of complaints

POLICE have evicted residents from a Hampshire home after alleged drug use and antisocial behaviour.
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GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Agony of teen in 'spider' bite horror

A HAMPSHIRE teenager has ended up receiving hospital treatment after being the victim of a mysterious bite on her leg.
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Pub owner 'forgot to get new booze licence'

A “FRUSTRATED” pub owner forgot to submit a new drinks licence – meaning the premises is alcohol-free for the next eight days.
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Exhibition to showcase best of art inspired by British coast and countryside

AN exhibition of contemporary art inspired by the British coast and countryside will be launched in a stunning Georgian Manor House near Southampton tomorrow.
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Little Jagger to be denied breakthrough drug

HAMPSHIRE schoolboy Jagger Curtis and other youngsters suffering from a cruel muscle-wasting disease look set to be denied a breakthrough drug.
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Rejection of housing plan praised by campaigners

PLACARD waving protesters lobbied councillors as they arrived to debate a controversial housing scheme in a quiet Hampshire village.
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Chamber of Commerce hands over £1,300 to charity

A HAMPHIRE charity has benefit to the tune of more than £1,000 and it’s all thanks to Romsey and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the town’s Santander Bank.
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Hospital chiefs apologise for 'serious failures' after pensioner dies from superbug outbreak

HOSPITAL chiefs have apologised for serious failures in preventing a superbug outbreak at a Hampshire hospital that led to the death of a pensioner.
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Anger as villagers vow to fight plans for 300 homes on ancient Hampshire woodland

ANGRY residents and councillors have vowed to fight a controversial scheme to build 300 homes on ancient Hampshire woodland.
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Motorcyclist shot at as vehicle crime spree continues across Hampshire

A MOTORCYCLIST says he could have been killed after being shot with a BB gun as part of a suspected crime spree across Hampshire.
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Hampshire mayor targeted in phone fraud scam

FRAUDSTERS are blitzing Romsey in a bid to get residents personal details and cash.
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GALLERY: Hampshire heroes honoured for bravery at police awards

THEY are the pride of Hampshire.
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Peppa bringing home bacon for show’s creators

SHE’S the cartoon character who delights children across the globe and at a Hampshire amusement park – and Peppa Pig has just made her creators £140million.
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REVEALED: Hampshire school hit by sex abuse claims 'failed' young girls - report

A HAMPSHIRE school hit by sex abuse claims failed to protect some vulnerable young girls, a major review has found.
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'Schools must properly ensure kids are safeguarded' funds report into controversial school

SCHOOLS must ensure children are properly cared for and kept safe, a report has found following allegations of sexual assault at an independent school.
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90 jobs lost as firm leaves Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE has suffered a major jobs blow after one firm has quit the town, the Daily Echo can reveal.
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Beauticians in 26-mile trek for cancer trek

A team of Hampshire beauticians have been going the extra mile for a cancer charity.
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PICTURES: Romsey Rapids through the ages

IT has been entertaining Hampshire for families for 25 years.
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Man spared jail following second child abuse image conviction

A YOUNG Andover man has been spared prison again after pleading guilty to downloading almost 200 child abuse images.
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REVIEW: Urinetown, Stickman Productions, The Plaza, Romsey

HAVING researched several YouTube versions of the show I was not filled with hope.
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Aldi profits drop despite record sales

DISCOUNT retailer Aldi reported a fall in profits today as the supermarket price war took its toll on earnings despite sales surging to a new record level.
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Developer's shocked as council rejects plan for 140 homes on Hampshire farmland

DEVELOPERS looked on in dismay as Test Valley councillors threw out their controversial plans to build 140 homes on farmland in a Hampshire village.
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Hampshire church leaders team up to help Syrian refugees

HAMPSHIRE church leaders have teamed up in a bid to get more help for refugees fleeing Syria.
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Hampshire road closed after 'serious accident'

A HAMPSHIRE road is closed this morning after a serious accident.
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Twenty-five years of water-filled fun - Romsey Rapids celebrates anniversary

IT has seen thousands of children making a splash over the past quarter of a century.
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Hampshire set for World's Biggest Coffee Morning

DO YOU like cake and coffee? Or maybe just love helping charity?
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Hampshire drivers warned over salt lorry tests this weekend

DRIVERS are warned to expect slight delays when Hampshire County Council test their salt lorries on Saturday.
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New crematorium plans submitted for Romsey

PLANS for a new crematorium in Hampshire could be rubber-stamped by the end of the year after developers submitted an application.
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Burgled post office reopens after a week

A HAMPSHIRE post office has reopened - exactly a week after it was burgled.
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Romsey Abbey to host hospice fundraiser

A FUNDRAISER in aid of a hospice is being held at Romsey Abbey next month.
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Romsey Abbey to host hospice fundraiser

A FUNDRAISER in aid of a hospice is being held at Romsey Abbey next month.
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Commuters left angry after delays on Hampshire railway

COMMUTERS were left angry this morning after lengthy delays on a Hampshire railway line.
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Choir hits right note for charity

ROMSEY Male Voice Choir hit the right notes with an armed forces charity.
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Eight things to do in Hampshire this weekend

It's been a wet, wet week but that shouldn't stop you having fun in Hampshire this weekend.
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Field days for vintage vehicle enthusiasts

A two-day vintage vehicle event attracted more than 3,000 visitors.
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Raid hit Post Office reopening date 'still not known'

A HAMPSHIRE Post Office is to remain closed for sometime after it was targeted in a raid.
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Major delays hit commuters as trains cancelled

Train travellers are facing severe delays in Hampshire this morning.
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Memorial held to pay tribute to Lord Mountbatten

A MEMORIAL service has been held in Romsey to mark the death of Lord Mountbatten in 1979, who was assassinated by the IRA whilst on a fishing trip to the Irish Republic.
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Burglars in angle grinder raid on Hampshire post office

POLICE are hunting raiders who used cutting gear in a bid to cut open a safe at a Hampshire post office.
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Hampshire shop shuts after 100 years trading in town

A WELL-KNOWN Romsey business has closed temporarily.
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Orchestra to play Romsey Abbey

BOURNEMOUTH Symphony Orchestra will be playing at Romsey Abbey this month.
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Hampshire town pays tribute to volunteers

ROMSEY has paid tribute to volunteers in the community.
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Thousands turn out for Hampshire show

THOUSANDS of people are soaking up the sun at this year's Romsey Show.
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Fire crews rush to Romsey Show

FIRE crews have rushed to a Hampshire show today to rescue a trapped animal.
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Fire crews rush to Romsey Show

FIRE crews have rushed to a Hampshire show today to rescue a trapped animal.
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Hampshire town to host reggae band tonight

REGGAELICIOUS national touring band is heading for Romsey.
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UPDATE: Former Hampshire school pupil escapes jail over abuse of boys

A FORMER pupil of a Hampshire school at the centre of abuse claims has avoided jail after being convicted of sexually abusing boys.
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Daredevil stunts to top the bill at Romsey Show

A DAREDEVIL motorcycle stunt rider will top the bill at this year’s Romsey Show.
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Ten things to do in Hampshire this weekend

SUMMER may be all but over but there's still plenty to do in Hampshire with your free time.
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Cancer charity supporters have a ball at its 20th birthday party

A HAMPSHIRE charity which supports cancer sufferers celebrated its 20th anniversary with a glittering ball.
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Hampshire hotel taken over as business announces £500,000 expansion plan

A FLAGSHIP and centuries-old Hampshire hotel is set to expand, bringing with it more jobs.
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Right to die - How will your MP vote on the controversial bill?

IT HAS been described as “utterly inadequate” by a former Supreme Court president, while the existing alternative is “dangerous and cruel” according to senior doctors – but what makes the proposed Assisted Dying Bill so controversial?
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Hampshire hotel taken over as business announces £500,000 expansion plan

A FLAGSHIP and centuries-old Hampshire hotel is set to expand, bringing with it more jobs.
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Raiders crash Land Rover into university building in attempted robbery

RAIDERS smashed through the entrance of a Hampshire science park last night in a bid to steal a cash machine.
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New backgammon club launched in Hampshire

A NEW club for people interested in playing one of the oldest board games in the world has been started in Romsey.
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'Devolution can help Hampshire thrive' - local leaders

IT’S seen as the historic deal that could transform the way Hampshire is run.
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Successful summer for Hampshire beauty spot despite washout

SOGGY weather hasn’t put a damper on visitor numbers at a leading Hampshire tourist attraction.
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REFUGEE CRISIS: What you can do to help

HAMPSHIRE residents can donate clothing and supplies for refugees at two collection events.
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New series of wildlife talks starts in Hampshire

AN AUTUMN programme of illustrated talks on wildlife starts in Romsey this month.
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New series of wildlife talks starts in Hampshire

AN AUTUMN programme of illustrated talks on wildlife starts in Romsey this month.
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Controversial polytunnel plans approved

WE need home-grown food and jobs must come first. That was the view of Test Valley councillors who - despite a barrage of objections - gave the green light to a controversial scheme to retain polytunnels in the countryside at West Wellow near Romsey.
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Police stop more than 60 cars during operation

POLICE officers stopped 61 cars in and around Romsey during a series of checks on August 27.
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Police stop more than 60 cars during operation

POLICE officers stopped 61 cars in and around Romsey during a series of checks on August 27.
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Tea and chat at church

WOMEN can have a natter over a hot drink at a Romsey church.
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Hampshire vicar comes up with new 'sundae service'

ROMSEY'S vicar has got it licked.
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Family festival to raise awareness of dementia in Hampshire

A FAMILY festival in Hampshire will raise awareness and understanding of dementia.
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Green light to demolish Hampshire home

PLANNERS have given the go-ahead to demolish a three-bedroom house in Romsey Road, East Wellow, and replace it with a five-bedroom home.
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REVEALED: How much is spent clearing flytipping from your streets?

HAMPSHIRE and Isle of Wight councils have spent more than £1.4m dealing with dumped waste in the last three years - yet there have been only 23 prosecutions, according to new statistics.
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Devolution could protect Hampshire communities from large-scale developments

A HAMPSHIRE council leader says that he hopes a devolution of powers to Hampshire could provide more protection for communities potentially affected by hundreds of new homes.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Plans announced for new Hampshire crematorium

PLANS have been announced to build a crematorium in the Hampshire countryside.
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Plans unveiled for new crematorium

PLANS have been announced to build a crematorium in the Hampshire countryside.
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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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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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WATCH: Hampshire daredevil climbs to dizzying new heights – before dangling from crane by one hand

DON’T look now - he’s at it again.
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Sports event cancelled amid soggy weather

A SPORTS event in Hampshire which was set to attract thousands of people has been cancelled today because of the weather.
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Witness plea after road rage incident

POLICE are investigating a road rage incident in Romsey.
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Witness plea after road rage incident

POLICE are investigating a road rage incident in Romsey.
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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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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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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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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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Plans for controversial solar farm at Broadlands set to be decided

THE fate of a huge solar farm near Romsey will be decided at a public inquiry this week.
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Controversial plans to build 275 homes at Ganger Farm near Romsey set to be decided this week

Plans to build 275 homes and sports facilities near Romsey will be decided on Tuesday evening.
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Romsey Carnival returns for 2015

CARNIVAL fever is set to grip a Hampshire town tomorrow.
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Romsey Carnival returns for 2015

CARNIVAL fever is set to grip a Hampshire town tomorrow.
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US roller coaster fans plan Peppa Pig visit

THEY have tackled some of the scariest rides in the entire world.
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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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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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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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Investigation launched after body found in Hampshire village

POLICE have launched an investigation after the discovery of a man’s body this morning.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Heartbreaking delay on decision to fund little boy's life-prolonging treatment

THE FAMILY of a Hampshire boy will have to wait months before they hear about whether funding for a breakthrough drug is made.
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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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Crucial decision on life-changing medication for Hampshire boy expected today

A CRUCIAL decision on a breakthrough drug which could help a Hampshire boy suffering from a life-limiting muscle-wasting condition is expected to be made today.
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Little villages show big heart with carnival and fete

THE two villages may be tiny but they showed their community spirit is huge.
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Council boss defends pay rise for staff

A COUNCIL leader has defended the decision to award his chief executive an enormous £3,000 a year pay rise - claiming "he is worth it".
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Multi-vehicle crash shuts main road

A THREE vehicle crash is blocking a Hampshire road.
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PROMS: Romsey School

IT'S time for snazzy suits and glitzy dresses as prom season sweeps across Hampshire.
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Driver shortage threatens future of vital Hampshire patient transport service

A SHORTAGE of drivers is threatening the long-term future of a Hampshire voluntary patient transport scheme.
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Cash strapped council to pay out £400k staff rises to halt 'brain drain'

COUNCILworkers are set to get pay rises totalling almost £400,000 in a bid to stop staff leaving.
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Sixth form funding ‘must’ be a priority

CONSERVATIVE MP Caroline Nokes is urging her Government to reverse damaging funding cuts at Hampshire’s sixth form colleges.
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PICTURES: Hampshire school dazzles in Rock Challenge regional final

A HAMPSHIRE school’s journey into the underworld wowed judges at a regional dance championships.
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Diver’s leg mangled in propeller incident

A HAMPSHIRE woman is in hospital after her leg was struck by a boat propeller while on holiday in Thailand.
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Community first aid volunteers needed

EVERY second counts. That is the message from the region’s ambulance bosses who are appealing for more members of the public to become voluntary community first responders in the Romsey area.
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Summer course at historic Hampshire abbey set to ring your bell

DOES this ring a bell and appeal to you?
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Bells to ring out at historic Romsey Abbey to mark 800 years since Magna Carta signing

BELLS will be rung at a Hampshire church this Sunday (June 14) to celebrate 800 years of the signing of the Magna Carta.
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Fun day bangs the drum for Shelby

A Hampshire student nurse is drumming up support for a summer fun day which will help send her on a work a placement to a Romanian orphanage.
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Hampshire MP in line for top Government job

CONSERVATIVE MP Caroline Nokes is in the running for a top Commons job, scrutinising the government’s education policies.
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Wartime Much Ado plays with gender

A TIMELESS Shakespearian comedy is set for a twist as a Romsey amateur group gears up for its latest offering.
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University friends are gearing up for singing date in Hampshire

A SINGING group made up of friends from a London university is gearing up for a day trip to Hampshire.
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School's really wild show

PUPILS at a Hampshire school went wild last week.
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Family of seriously ill Hampshire boy to take medication fight to Downing Street

THE family of a seriously ill Hampshire boy are to plead face-to-face with the Prime Minister for the vital medication that will change his life.
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Festival brings home the bacon

THERE was a lot of snorting and grunting going on it one village near Romsey at the weekend.
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Curry and quiz charity night at historic thatched pub

GO Orange and help raise cash for a cancer charity.
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Hundreds of volunteers needed to boost Hampshire charities

HUNDREDS of volunteers are being sought to boost vital charitable groups and organisations working in the Test Valley.
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Owner devastated after luxury cars stolen in 'targeted' raid on Hampshire dealership

POLICE are investigating after luxury cars worth £50,000 were stolen in a “targeted” raid in Romsey.
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Owner devastated after luxury cars stolen in 'targeted' raid on Hampshire dealership

POLICE are investigating after luxury cars worth £50,000 were stolen in a “targeted” raid in Romsey.
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Raiders steal three luxury cars from dealership

POLICE are investigating after three luxury cars were stolen in a late-night raid in Hampshire.
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Exhibition puts abbey in its place

A TOP Test Valley tourist attraction has launched two new film installations by its artist-in-residence.
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Roof ripped off bus as it crashes into bridge

FIREFIGHTERS had to rescue a double decker bus which had crashed into a Hampshire bridge last night, ripping part of the roof off.
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Support for rowing pair taking on ocean record

TWO fearless rowers tackling a perilous North Atlantic Ocean crossing have been boosted by support from a leading Hampshire finance firm.
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Father's Day ride to support prostate cancer charities

DADS and their families can get on their bikes for a Fathers Day cycle ride at a Hampshire beauty spot.
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New book delves into curious past of one of Hampshire's most historic buildings

The fascinating story behind an iconic Norman church is being revealed in a new history book.
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Adios! Duo to cycle 1,000k from Spain in tribute to sailor cousin missing after yacht Cheeki Rafiki capsized

THE grieving cousin of a Hampshire sailor who lost his life in the Atlantic is gearing up for a gruelling 1,000km bike ride in memory of him.
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Can you identify this woman after shop targeted by shoplifter ?

POLICE are hunting this woman after the theft of £1,600 worth of clothes from a Hampshire shop.
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Hundreds turn out to pay respects to popular Hampshire sportsman

HE was the "true gent" fondly loved in the farming, trucking and taxi driving worlds.
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Rail delays after passenger falls ill

RAIL passengers in Hampshire can expect delays this afternoon after a passenger fell ill on board a train.
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UPDATE: Pub badly damaged as fire rips through it

A HAMPSHIRE pub has been badly damaged after nearly 20 firefighters were forced to battle a late-night blaze.
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New art exhibition opens in Romsey

AN exhibition and sale of original paintings by Joshua Mattack opens in Romsey next week.
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Hundreds expected to celebrate life of much loved taxi driver

HUNDREDS are today expected to pay their respects to a much-loved Test Valley taxi boss described as a "legend" by his loved ones.
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Did Robin Hood's arch enemy come from Hampshire?

KING John and the Sheriff of Nottingham are best kown as the villains in the legend of Robin Hood.
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New home plan postponement stuns developers

A DEVELOPER and councillors were stunned when planning officials told them a scheme to build nearly 300 homes in the Hampshire countryside had been put on hold.
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Hampshire theatre opens James Bond-inspired toilets

THEATRE toilets inspired by James Bond have given a whole new meaning to spending a penny at one Hampshire theatre.
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Blooming marvellous day for Hampshire gardners at Chelsea Flower Show

THEY’RE blooming marvellous.
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Insects inspire young fashion designers

Textiles students at The Romsey School have produced some outstanding pieces of coursework this year as part of their GCSE examination.
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Hampshire firms to unite against antisocial behaviour

TRADERS in Hampshire will unite to tackle antisocial behaviour.
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REVIEW: The Last Five Years, Romsey Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

Writing a musical based on your own marriage break-up must be an emotional, but ultimately cathartic experience, but author and composer Jason Robert Brown did just that.
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Hillier's celebrates winning gold for 70th time at Chelsea Flower Show

HAMPSHIRE’S Hillier Nurseries is celebrating today after winning gold at the Chelsea Flower Show for the 70th year running.
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Hampshire fire service shells out nearly £1m in sick pay - as it faces £12.2m in cuts

HAMPSHIRE'S fire service has paid almost £1m in sick pay in the past year -as it gears up for some of its worst budget cuts.
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Hillier's go for gold number 70 at Chelsea

HEY are going for gold again. Bosses at Hampshire-based and world-renowned Hillier Nurseries and garden centres are working flat out on their Chelsea Flower Show exhibit Crossing Continents and staff shirts capture what it is all about.
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Decision due on hundreds of new homes

A DECISION on a controversial development on the edge of Romsey featuring hundreds of homes and a sports complex will be made tomorrow night.
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New Queen to rule over carnival

ORGANISERS are gearing up for next month’s Lockerley and East Dean Carnival.
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Decision due on hundreds of new homes

A DECISION on a controversial development on the edge of Romsey featuring hundreds of homes and a sports complex will be made tomorrow night.
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Awbridge Fete and Motor Show has the formula for success

IT was guaranteed to be a roaring success with ex-Formula One racing cars on show.
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Abbey to host organ recital

A HAMPSHIRE landmark will be hosting its first organ recital of the year when the director of music from Bath Abbey performs a concert on Friday (May 15).
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Princess Royal to unveil Hampshire tribute to the warhorses

A ROYAL is saddling up for the unveiling a hampshrie 's tribute to horses that died on the battlefield in the Great War.
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Material gains in Garden Gallery

THE Garden Gallery’s 21st Summer Exhibition attracted a record number of visitors over the weekend.
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Road closed after young man knocked off bike

A ROAD into a Hampshire village is shut this evening after a young cyclist was struck by a car.
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Record attendance for Hampshire garden gallery

THE Garden Gallery's 21st Summer Exhibition attracted a record number of visitors over the weekend.
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Hampshire pub set for new lease of life

A HAMPSHIRE pub is set to have a new lease of life.
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Van man assaults lorry driver in cab during road rage attack

A LORRY driver was assaulted in his cab during a road rage incident in the New Forest.
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Prince of Wales to pay tribute to Lord Mountbatten of Romsey at spot where he was murdered by IRA

The Prince of Wales will make an emotional trip to Mullaghmore in the west of Ireland where his great uncle Lord Mountbatten of Romsey was assassinated by the IRA, officials have confirmed.
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Prince of Wales to pay tribute to Lord Mountbatten of Romsey at spot where he was murdered by IRA

The Prince of Wales will make an emotional trip to Mullaghmore in the west of Ireland where his great uncle Lord Mountbatten of Romsey was assassinated by the IRA, officials have confirmed.
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ELECTION 2015: Strong showing for Tories in Romsey and Southampton North

TORIES held onto the Romsey and Southampton North parliamentary seat in spectacular style.
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LIVE FEED: Borough election results.

All the latest results as they come in from the Test Valley Borough Council election.
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ELECTION 2015: Strong showing for Tories in Romsey and Southampton North

TORIES held onto the Romsey and Southampton North parliamentary seat in spectacular style.
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ELECTION 2015: Tories make gains on bad night for Labour and Lib Dems

Live updates from the Daily Echo has the results come in from yesterday's General Election voting.
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VE DAY: How Hampshire will be commemorating the 70th anniversary

HAMPSHIRE will remember the end of the Second World War in Europe with a series of events over the next few days.
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GALLERY: How Hampshire celebrated VE Day

IT WAS a day never to be forgotten.
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Daily Echo defibrillator campaign up for national award

YOU can help the Daily Echo make a difference.
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ELECTION 2015: Confusing leaflet to be amended by Conservatives

A ROW has erupted over a Conservative leaflet sent to homes in Romsey Extra.
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School celebrates £2m makeover

CELEBRATION was in the air as a school building re-opened after a £2m makeover.
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Teenager attacked at Hampshire railway station

A police hunt has been launched after a teenager was attacked at a Hampshire railway station.
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Gong for storage firm

A PLASTIC storage business in Hampshire has won a regional award.
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Extra month of traffic misery in Hampshire as motorway roadworks drag on

DRIVERS will face an extra month of traffic misery as roadworks on a busy Hampshire motorway drag on.
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Parents of Hampshire sailor lost at sea launch fundraising drive

THE parents of a Hampshire man lost at sea have been fundraising to give youngsters the chance to get out on the water.
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Fury after wave of flytipping continues in Hampshire

THE curse of flytipping has again raised its ugly head in Hampshire, blighting the lives of residents.
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Fire rips through school

A FIRE ripped through part of a Hampshire school yesterday morning.
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REVEALED: Hampshire landlords claiming millions of pounds in housing benefits

LANDLORDS in Hampshire are claiming millions of pounds in housing benefits, according to new figures.
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ELECTION 2015: Hampshire candidate enlists MEP sister's help in campaign

TWO PROSPECTIVE candidates have been hitting a Hampshire high street ahead of the general election.
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Hampshire coffee shop to host musical

A COFFEE shop will provide the intimate setting for a brand new musical opening this week.
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Coldplay donate £10,000 to help Hampshire dad walk again after being inspired by his battle against a flesh-eating bug

ONE of the world's biggest stars has written to a Hampshire dad after he was inspired by his fight against a flesh-eating bug.
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Wave of flytipping continues as boat apparently dumped in Hampshire

A WAVE of flytipping in Hampshire is continuing after a boat was apparently dumped in a country lane.
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Hampshire police launch child car safety crackdown

HAMPSHIRE police will be on a mission next week to help parents ensure children’s lives are saved by properly fitted car seats.
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Pressure mounts on developer to start 200-home project in Hampshire town centre

PRESSURE is mounting on a landowner to develop a town centre site on which he has had permission to build more than 200 homes.
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Top government minister halts controversial plan for solar farm the size of 200 football pitches

A SCHEME to build one of the biggest solar farms in the heart of the Hampshire countryside has been put on hold.
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Rare F1 race cars on the grid Awbridge fete

Racing driver David Purley gained no points in his intermittent Formula One career but is best known for winning the George Medal for his brave bid to save fellow driver Roger Williams from his flaming car during the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix.
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VE Day memories

Romsey man Garry Webb still lives just a stone’s throw from the site of his VE Day street party.
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Scout volunteer spared jail after molesting boy

A Scout volunteer who molested a boy has been spared being sent to jail despite a breach of trust.
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Fire guard of honour for Gary and Jane

FIREFIGHTERS formed a guard of honour when a colleague got married.
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Public inquiry into 320-home plan at Rownhams postponed after inspector falls ill

CAMPAIGNERS may have a long wait to hear whether controversial plans to build 320 homes on farmland at Rownhams are either turned down or approved.
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Cancer ward children given VIP treatment by firefighters

IT was a much-needed treat they all deserved.
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Pickles steps into put solar farm scheme on hold

IN A shock twist Eric Pickles has blocked a controversial scheme to build one of the UK’s biggest solar farms in the Test Valley countryside.
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Accident report says structural weaknesses could have caused Cheeki Rafiki disaster that claimed life of Romsey sailor James Male and three crewmates

A YACHT disaster that claimed the life of a young Hampshire sailor and three crew mates may have been due to structural weakness in the boat, an official report has said.
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Policing for the people in the tradition of Peel

he principles of policing are based within society and not imposed from above.
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Change for the better

Romsey Cancer Support Centre is offering its supporters a new way of raising funds for Jane Scarth House, the support centre for anyone affected by cancer. The charity would like to collect any foreign notes and coins including defunct currency such as German Marks, Spanish Pesetas and even old UK decimal coins.
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Fabulous baking boys

THESE Cub Scouts at Copythorne baked up the right recipe to help two charities.
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Developers told ‘You can build but don’t hang about’

A SCHEME to build up to 30 homes at Belbins near Romsey has been given the green light by Test Valley councillors if the developers get a move on.
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Ballet star is poetry in motion

REVIEW  
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New carnival court spans the generations

A 74-year-old will be giving a royal wave to the crowds in Romsey this summer.
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It’s time this seven acre hole was filled

PRESSURE is mounting on a landowner to develop a large town centre site on which he has permission to build more than 200 homes.
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'Protect our NHS' campaign takes to the streets

CAMPAIGNERS will be taking to Romsey’s streets tomorrow (Saturday) to whip up support for the National Health Service.
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Lawrie opens new retirement apartments

FORMER Saints and Northern Ireland manager Lawrie McMenemy was on the ball when he officially opened new retirement apartments in Romsey.
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Marathon is a relay special event

HUNDREDS of runners pounded through Broadlands on Sunday in pursuit of money for good causes.
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Could solar offer be the lesser of two Eveleys?

A SCHEME to build one of Britain’s biggest solar farms in the Test Valley countryside is a step closer to becoming reality.
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Rush hour delays in Hampshire town after crash

A CRASH on a major Hampshire road has sparked rush hour delays through Romsey.
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ELECTION 2015: Spotlight on Romsey & Southampton North

AS far as constituencies go, Romsey and Southampton North is a fledgling, having being created by the Boundary Commission in 2010.
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ELECTION 2015: Meet the candidates - Romsey & Southampton North

Darren Paffey - Labour
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Baring arms for good health

The Rotary Club of Romsey Test asked the public to roll up their sleeves on Saturday and it could have been a lifesaver for some.
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Plans to halve speeds through village

HIGHWAY chiefs plan to put the brakes on speeding motorists using a country lane at Nursling.
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Police issue call for witnesses to street brawl

Police have made fresh appeal for a brawl in Romsey during which a man is alleged to have received serious injuries.
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Abbey girls eager for Italy

The members of Romsey Abbey Girls’ Choir are looking forward to their singing holiday to Italy in July.

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Road crash in town centre

DRIVERS are facing delays through Romsey after a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

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Youth choir enjoys a capital trip

ROMSEY Youth Choir hit the right notes during a national celebration of choral music in London.

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Duttons Road offices demolished

A FORMER council office has been reduced to rubble prior to the site being redeveloped as retirement homes.

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Cadnam man charged following death of teenagers in crash

A DRIVER is due to appear in court charged in connection with the deaths of two New Forest teenagers.

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Former mayor furious after being dumped by Tories

A LONG-serving and popular Test Valley councillor has been dumped by the Tories.

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Are you in party mood for VE Day anniversary?

In May three days of national commemoration have been planned to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Street parties to mark the anniversary are being planned all around the country over the weekend of May 9-10.

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Male choir and students join voices to help Alex

Romsey Male Voice Choir (RMVC) and music students from Test Valley School were the stars of a show in aid of quadriplegic, Alex Lewis – a young father who lost all his limbs to a rare infection.

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Grants will help churches prepare for a rainy day

TWO historic Test Valley churches have received Government handouts to carry out urgent roof repairs.

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Nature close-up with Chris

NATURAL history expert and TV presenter Chris Packham has been giving pupils at a Hampshire school lessons wildlife photography.

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Abbey to host candidates debate

IT’S an unlikely place to hold a political debate.

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Traffic is at a standstill in Romsey after roads chaos in Hampshire tonight

MOTORISTS travelling through Hampshire are facing traffic chaos.

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Commissioner praises ban on ‘legal highs’

HAMPSHIRE’S police commissioner has praised the Government for imposing a ban on five ‘legal highs’.

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Hunt for source of pong goes on

ENVIRONMENT bosses have categorically ruled out a landfill site as the source of the Romsey Pong – claiming the site is actually emitting a ‘sea breeze’ fragrance.

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Hampshire highway chiefs to debate lowering 40mph speed limit

HIGHWAY chiefs are deciding whether to lower the speed limit on a country lane near Romsey.

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Donations would be sew helpful

Netley Marsh-based charity Tools for Self Reliance (TFSR) has put out a call for electric sewing machines, to meet a growing demand in Africa.

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Daffodils come up with a crop of cash

More than £1,100 was raised by Marie Curie Cancer Care volunteers in the Test Valley during the charity’s annual daffodil appeal during March.

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Quilters come to the aid of cancer centre

At their March meeting Romsey Quilters’ chairman Caroline Daniels presented a cheque for £863 to Anne Campbell of Jane Scarth House.

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Cast of top raptors waiting in the wings

For the next five months goshawks, buzzards and hobbies will star in a true-life family drama.

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John has big plans for heart charity

HE’S the new face of a Hampshire heart charity and already has ambitious plans for the future of the county’s cardiac services.

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Village pub really is the heartbeat of community

IT’S a vital lifesaving piece of equipment and available to the whole community.

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County leader picks fight with Highways over A36 clean-up

HAMPSHIRE County Council leader Roy Perry has hit back at Highway Agency officials after he was criticised for clearing litter from roadside verges at Wellow and Ower.

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Solar schemes put on ice while planners study new guidelines

A REVISED scheme to build a controversial solar farm in the Test Valley countryside has been put on hold while planning officers study the latest Government reforms on green energy projects.

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Katie's words live on...

IT was the inspiring message she used to motivate her sons and the pupils at the school where she worked.

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Nightingale site destroyed to make way for homes

A LANDOWNER has been accused of ‘destroying’ a rare bird’s habitat after a breeding site was cleared to make way for 16 proposed homes.

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Hats on for Easter Parade

EASTER bonnet parades date back to the 1870s in America but they are still going strong – even this side of the Atlantic.

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Romsey fire crews join in battle to save thatched cottage

ROMSEY firefighters helped crews from across Hampshire tackle a major fire at a thatched cottage in the Test Valley.

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Fallen tree disrupts rail services

TRAIN services between Romsey and Salisbury have been severely disrupted after a fallen tree blocked the line.

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Are you registered to vote?

DON’T lose your right to vote. That’s the message from the borough’s electoral chiefs.

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Burglars bag a haul of gold watches

POLICE are hunting burglars who got away with a quantity of jewellery after breaking into a house at Rownhams.

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War Horse project enlists support of school museum

ROMSEY’S War Horse Memorial project continues to gallop towards the finish line.

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Who will reign over Romsey?

DO you fancy becoming Queen of Romsey for a year?

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Second try for Houghton solar project

A SCALED down scheme to build a large solar farm at Houghton will be debated by borough councillors next week.

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Abbey prepares for its busiest week of the year

Romsey Abbey is preparing for its Easter celebrations, complete with donkey, shoe polish and glorious music!

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URC congregations say farewell to much-loved minister Terry

Farewells have begun for a Romsey church minister, Rev Terry Hinks, who is moving to Buckinghamshire in April.

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Boost for Romsey's Christmas lights

MUCH-needed cash is flowing into a project aimed at ensuring Romsey’s festive lights sparkle this Christmas.

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Deal brings care for victims of crime closer to home

A CARE service upgrade, costing £1.8 million, to help victims of crime in Hampshire will come into effect next month.

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Costly plans to rebuild Roman Catholic church shelved

ROMSEY’S Catholics are hoping their prayers for a new place of worship are answered soon after a project to extend St Joseph’s Church in the town was axed.

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Work starts on new park kiosk

WORK has started on a new kioskkiosk in Romsey War Memorial Park.

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Commission reviews report that cleared Stanbridge trustees

AN investigation into the conduct of trustees at a special needs school in the wake of claims of sexual abuse could be re-opened.

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Borough’s pong busters point the finger at landfill site but Environment Agency experts say Squabb Wood is still in the clear

ARE scientists any closer to locating the mysterious whiff that has hung over Romsey for months?

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Aster to covert bedsits to flats

SOCIAL housing landlords Aster has started work converting a block of bedsits in Stockbidge into one-bedroom flats for the elderly and vulnerable.

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Grant will help hall get better connected

A village hall which runs job seeker sessions has been awarded a grant to improve its wi-fi access by Test Valley Borough councillors.

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Village hall’s six-year makeover completed

RESIDENTS raised their glasses to toast King’s Somborne’s new-look village hall after its £200,000 makeover.

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Collie Ruby is top dog in winter agility series

The Nedlo Winter Agility series for 2014/2015 concluded with a very successful show at Birchwood House Farm, Sherfield English.

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Lanter parade needs new leaders

A popular seasonal event which lights up Romsey town centre could be snuffed out if more helpers are not found.

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Engineers begin work on flood defences six years earlier than planned

ENGINEERS will start work on a £3.5m plan to build up Romsey’s flood defences in April – six years earlier than originally planned.

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Freddie's making a splash

A ROMSEY boy is about to make a big splash at Legoland. Cupernham Junior School pupil Freddie Sadler will help run the resort’s themed hotel for a day next month after being chosen from around 600 children across Britain who applied to join the team at the Windsor resort.

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Cuppas cheer support centre

PUTTING the kettle on is still a good way to raise cash for charity and a vintage-style coffee morning Romsey proved the point.

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Belated send-off for popular village postie Geoff

A FORMER postman has been given a belated farewell party.

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Minister rejects call for CPR lessons to be put on timetable

A PLEA by an MP for all pupils to be taught life-saving techniques was rejected by a Government minister – because it would lead to a “tick-box approach”.

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Shoppers support battlefield boys

EIGHT Broughton men are saddling up this summer to raise money for the charity Help for Heroes which provides support for injured servicemen and women.

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These crazy meals on wheels could cost lives

MOTORISTS were caught eating pasta, cutting fruit and even reading at the wheel during a police crackdown on drivers who flout the law.

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Hospital failed OAP, 95, who fell out of bed

A SOUTHAMPTON hospital ‘failed’ a vulnerable elderly woman days before her death, a damning report has found.

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Fast forward for £3.5m flood defence projects

ENGINEERS will start planning Romsey’s flood defences in April – six years earlier than had been scheduled.

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Our darkest hour: when will the eclipse be visible?

PARTS of the UK will be plunged into darkness during a solar eclipse of the Sun this month.

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Anne bids farewell to CAB after 22 years

A LONG-serving adviser at Romsey Citizens Advice Bureau has retired.

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Meet the Queen Bee of sewing

THE Great British Sewing Bee fever is set to hit Southampton on Saturday, March 28, when judge May Martin will sign copies of her book in the city.

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Ian to pedal Green message at general election

The Green Party has announced it is fielding a parliamentary candidate for Romsey & Southampton North for the first time.

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Fireman James bids to become Mr Hampshire

HE’S a handsome hunk and he’s looking for your votes to become Mr Hampshire 2015.

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Borough backs out of development fight

WE will fight on. That’s the defiant message from villagers campaigning to block plans to build 320 homes on farmland at Rownhams.

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Nifty and thrifty

Finding the dress to impress at this summer’s weddings was made easy last week at a charity fashion show.

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Former village police station sells for £500,000

THE former police station in Stockbridge has been sold to Frobisher, a local developer, for a sum around the £500,000 guide price. Nigel Wolstenholme of Frobisher said the site could be redeveloped for housing and retail. He said: “The building is located directly opposite the Market Room of the Grosvenor Hotel and it would be fitting to bring this type of facility to the High Street in Stockbridge.”

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