Friday, 30 December 2016

Revealed: Overtime piling up for Hampshire bin men

ALMOST half of overtime recorded at Test Valley Borough Council was paid to its Environmental Services.
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Thursday, 29 December 2016

Brave Mr Barney defies the odds on way to stardom

FROM being dumped on the side of a road to performing in competitions, he is the horse that has defied the odds and is now on his way to stardom.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Sunday, 25 December 2016

Saturday, 24 December 2016

Friday, 23 December 2016

Thieves steal all of family's Christmas presents - can you help them?

A FAMILY could be spending Christmas without any gifts after thieves stole all their presents from a Hampshire home.
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Thursday, 22 December 2016

PHOTOS: Residents get into the festive spirit with special Christmas event in Hampshire town

HUNDREDS of Romsey residents joined in festive cheer for a special Christmas event.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Hampshire's highway teams assures residents they'll be ready if the weather turns this Christmas

HAMPSHIRE’S highway teams have assured residents they are ready for whatever the weather throws at the county over the festive season.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

What do you want for Christmas? One little boy wishes for charity donations and peace in Syria

A seven-year-old has written a Christmas letter to Santa asking for peace in Syria rather than presents.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Hampshire's highway teams assures residents they'll be ready if the weather turns this Christmas

HAMPSHIRE’S highway teams have assured residents they are ready for whatever the weather throws at the county over the festive season.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

What do you want for Christmas? One little boy wishes for charity donations and peace in Syria

A seven-year-old has written a Christmas letter to Santa asking for peace in Syria rather than presents.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Hampshire's highway teams assures residents they'll be ready if the weather turns this Christmas

HAMPSHIRE’S highway teams have assured residents they are ready for whatever the weather throws at the county over the festive season.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

What do you want for Christmas? One little boy wishes for charity donations and peace in Syria

A seven-year-old has written a Christmas letter to Santa asking for peace in Syria rather than presents.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Hampshire's highway teams assures residents they'll be ready if the weather turns this Christmas

HAMPSHIRE’S highway teams have assured residents they are ready for whatever the weather throws at the county over the festive season.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

What do you want for Christmas? One little boy wishes for charity donations and peace in Syria

A seven-year-old has written a Christmas letter to Santa asking for peace in Syria rather than presents.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Tuesday, 20 December 2016

More than 100 arrested in Hampshire drink and drug driving crackdown

MORE than 100 people have been arrested as part of a Hampshire police drink and drug driving crackdown.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

What do you want for Christmas? One little boy wishes for charity donations and peace in Syria

A seven-year-old has written a Christmas letter to Santa asking for peace in Syria rather than presents.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: More than 200 pictures of Christmas nativities from 1996 - are you in our gallery?

IT'S nativity season in Hampshire and children across the county have been donning costumes.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Music legends will perform at Isle of Wight Festival

TWO more superstar acts have been confirmed to play at the Isle of Wight Festival next summer.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

What do you want for Christmas? One little boy wishes for charity donations and peace in Syria

A seven-year-old has written a Christmas letter to Santa asking for peace in Syria rather than presents.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: More than 200 pictures of Christmas nativities from 1996 - are you in our gallery?

IT'S nativity season in Hampshire and children across the county have been donning costumes.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Music legends will perform at Isle of Wight Festival

TWO more superstar acts have been confirmed to play at the Isle of Wight Festival next summer.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Monday, 19 December 2016

Social media reveals 'shocking' abuse directed towards minority communities

Social media has helped reveal the "shocking" level of abuse directed against minority communities, the country's most senior police officer has said.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Friday, 16 December 2016

Hampshire schoolgirl obsessed with serial killers is detained for 10 years for attempted murder

A Hampshire schoolgirl obsessed with serial killers and school shootings has been sentenced to 10 years in detention for the attempted murder of a former best friend she stabbed with a kitchen knife.
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LATEST AND PHOTOS: Blaze rips through Hampshire home of multi-millionaire TV mogul

MORE than 10 fire engines are tackling a thatch blaze in a Hampshire village.
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Millions of pounds pumped into Hampshire superfast broadband scheme

MILLIONS of pounds will be pumped into superfast broadband for thousands more Hampshire residents and businesses.
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COMPETITION: Can you beat these Christmas decorations and win a prize?

DOES your workplace have the best Christmas decorations?
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

LATEST AND PHOTOS: Blaze rips through Hampshire home of multi-millionaire TV mogul

MORE than 10 fire engines are tackling a thatch blaze in a Hampshire village.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Millions of pounds pumped into Hampshire superfast broadband scheme

MILLIONS of pounds will be pumped into superfast broadband for thousands more Hampshire residents and businesses.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

COMPETITION: Can you beat these Christmas decorations and win a prize?

DOES your workplace have the best Christmas decorations?
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Thursday, 15 December 2016

What do you want for Christmas? One little boy wishes for charity donations and peace in Syria

A seven-year-old has written a Christmas letter to Santa asking for peace in Syria rather than presents.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Southampton lawyers team up to take on Everest challenge

IT IS the tallest mountain in the world.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: Christmas lanterns galore at Romsey Lantern Parade

HUNDREDS of locals turned out in Romsey for the annual Lantern Parade.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Southampton lawyers team up to take on Everest challenge

IT IS the tallest mountain in the world.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: Christmas lanterns galore at Romsey Lantern Parade

HUNDREDS of locals turned out in Romsey for the annual Lantern Parade.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Reader letter: 'Anonymous writers shouldn't get to hide away'

I AM not sure that the Daily Echo should print letters from “name and address supplied”. 
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PHOTOS: School nativities from across the county - is your child in our gallery?

CHILDREN across Hampshire have been donning costumes and make-up for one of the festive seasons' biggest traditions.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Christmas food warning issued for dogs - find out how to keep your pet safe

DOG owners are being warned to keep festive food away from their pooches, as it could be highly poisonous.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: School nativities from across the county - is your child in our gallery?

CHILDREN across Hampshire have been donning costumes and make-up for one of the festive seasons' biggest traditions.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Christmas food warning issued for dogs - find out how to keep your pet safe

DOG owners are being warned to keep festive food away from their pooches, as it could be highly poisonous.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: School nativities from across the county - is your child in our gallery?

CHILDREN across Hampshire have been donning costumes and make-up for one of the festive seasons' biggest traditions.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Christmas food warning issued for dogs - find out how to keep your pet safe

DOG owners are being warned to keep festive food away from their pooches, as it could be highly poisonous.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Wednesday, 14 December 2016

Concern grows for missing Southampton woman - have you seen her?

CONCERN is growing for a missing Southampton woman.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Social media reveals 'shocking' abuse directed towards minority communities

Social media has helped reveal the "shocking" level of abuse directed against minority communities, the country's most senior police officer has said.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Social media reveals 'shocking' abuse directed towards minority communities

Social media has helped reveal the "shocking" level of abuse directed against minority communities, the country's most senior police officer has said.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Music legends will perform at Isle of Wight Festival

TWO more superstar acts have been confirmed to play at the Isle of Wight Festival next summer.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Music legends will perform at Isle of Wight Festival

TWO more superstar acts have been confirmed to play at the Isle of Wight Festival next summer.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Monday, 12 December 2016

UPDATE AND PHOTOS: Firefighters tackling thatch blaze in Hampshire

MORE than 10 fire engines are tackling a thatch blaze in a Hampshire village.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Property consultant jailed for using wife's details to con £77,000

A HAMPSHIRE property consultant has been jailed for two years after conning the taxman out of £77,000 – by using his ex-wife’s VAT registration number.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Southampton lawyers team up to take on Everest challenge

IT IS the tallest mountain in the world.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Christmas lanterns bring a glow to town prior to Santa's arrival

HUNDREDS of locals turned out in Romsey last night for the annual Lantern Parade.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Report lays bare 'enormous' toll of binge drinking on emergency services

The "enormous" toll of excessive drinking on Britain's emergency services is laid bare in a new parliamentary report.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Sunday, 11 December 2016

Saturday, 10 December 2016

Wednesday, 7 December 2016

Hampshire police welcome new stalking laws

Stalkers will be hit with court orders as soon as their victims raise the alarm under a new crackdown.
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Dame Esther Rantzen says loneliness 'hard to bear' at Christmas

DAME Esther Rantzen is animatedly describing her plans for a family Christmas, but behind the jollity, it’s not hard to detect her sadness that there’ll be an empty chair at the festive table.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Lower fares and money back if you have to stand: Firm hopes to launch cut-price rail service for Hampshire

LOWER fares, flexible ticketing and a refund if you have to stand are part of the package being promised by a firm hoping to launch cut-price rail services between Hampshire and London.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Lib Dems slapped with maximum fine for breaking spending rules

The Liberal Democrats have been fined the maximum £20,000 by a watchdog for failing to properly declare all their spending in the 2015 general election.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Soaring numbers of children taken into care due to 'toxic climate' say unions

A TOXIC climate of savage budget cuts, crippling poverty and the haunting legacy of the deaths of four vulnerable youngsters is fuelling a crisis where soaring numbers of children are being taken into care in Southampton, unions warn.
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Tuesday, 6 December 2016

Former Saints manager reveals concerns over football child sex abuse allegations

Former Saints manager Harry Redknapp has spoken of his concerns over the continuing allegations over sex abuse towards youth players in the game.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Should men be more up-front about their emotions?

IT IS one of the most taboo subjects in modern Britain.
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Flights facing diversion and delays as fog envelops Hampshire

MOTORISTS are facing delays after fog descended on Hampshire.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Property consultant jailed for using wife's details to con £77,000

A HAMPSHIRE property consultant has been jailed for two years after conning the taxman out of £77,000 – by using his ex-wife’s VAT registration number.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

COMPETITION: Does your workplace have the best - or tackiest - Christmas decorations?

DOES your workplace have the best Christmas decorations?
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Dame Esther Rantzen says loneliness 'hard to bear' at Christmas

DAME Esther Rantzen is animatedly describing her plans for a family Christmas, but behind the jollity, it’s not hard to detect her sadness that there’ll be an empty chair at the festive table.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Company director denies manslaughter of four people killed after yacht capsized

THE director of a yachting company has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after a vessel capsized and killed four people, including a Hampshire man.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Soaring numbers of children taken into care due to 'toxic climate' say unions

A TOXIC climate of savage budget cuts, crippling poverty and the haunting legacy of the deaths of four vulnerable youngsters is fuelling a crisis where soaring numbers of children are being taken into care in Southampton, unions warn.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Landowner fails in bid to bring more than 600 jobs to Hampshire business park

A LANDOWNER has failed in its bid to to overturn a decision to bring more than 600 jobs to a Hampshire business park.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

A fourth ex-Saints youth player makes allegations against same man

A FORMER employee of Southampton Football Club accused of abusing young players in the 1980s is still working in the sport, according to reports.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Flights facing diversion and delays as fog envelops Hampshire

MOTORISTS are facing delays after fog descended on Hampshire.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Property consultant jailed for using wife's details to con £77,000

A HAMPSHIRE property consultant has been jailed for two years after conning the taxman out of £77,000 – by using his ex-wife’s VAT registration number.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

COMPETITION: Does your workplace have the best - or tackiest - Christmas decorations?

DOES your workplace have the best Christmas decorations?
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Dame Esther Rantzen says loneliness 'hard to bear' at Christmas

DAME Esther Rantzen is animatedly describing her plans for a family Christmas, but behind the jollity, it’s not hard to detect her sadness that there’ll be an empty chair at the festive table.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Company director denies manslaughter of four people killed after yacht capsized

THE director of a yachting company has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after a vessel capsized and killed four people, including a Hampshire man.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Landowner fails in bid to bring more than 600 jobs to Hampshire business park

A LANDOWNER has failed in its bid to to overturn a decision to bring more than 600 jobs to a Hampshire business park.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Report lays bare 'enormous' toll of binge drinking on emergency services

The "enormous" toll of excessive drinking on Britain's emergency services is laid bare in a new parliamentary report.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Air ambulance targeted by laser pens

Lives are being put at risk by thoughtless pranksters who are aiming laser pointers at Hampshire’s air ambulance during night flights.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Saturday, 3 December 2016

Ambulance teams win awards for outstanding service

THEY save hundreds of lives every year and they have now been awarded for their outstanding service.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Police launch investigation after raid at Hampshire jewellers

POLICE are investigating a burglary at a Hampshire jewellers.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Hampshire peer warns Brexit could hit the county

A HAMPSHIRE peer has warned that Brexit could result in the loss of funds for vital conservation work in the county.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Ambulance teams win awards for outstanding service

THEY save hundreds of lives every year and they have now been awarded for their outstanding service.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Police launch investigation after raid at Hampshire jewellers

POLICE are investigating a burglary at a Hampshire jewellers.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Hampshire peer warns Brexit could hit the county

A HAMPSHIRE peer has warned that Brexit could result in the loss of funds for vital conservation work in the county.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Ambulance teams win awards for outstanding service

THEY save hundreds of lives every year and they have now been awarded for their outstanding service.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Police launch investigation after raid at Hampshire jewellers

POLICE are investigating a burglary at a Hampshire jewellers.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

A fourth ex-Saints youth player makes allegations against same man

A FORMER employee of Southampton Football Club accused of abusing young players in the 1980s is still working in the sport, according to reports.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PICTURES: Light switch on in Romsey attracts hundreds to town

IT was a case of combining the carnival and Christmas in a Hampshire town.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Thursday, 1 December 2016

Inspectors want action to help underprivileged Hampshire schoolchildren

INSPECTORS have called upon Southampton and Hampshire education chiefs to do more to help underprivileged children in schools.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

'It's not worth it': Police launch anti-drink and drug driving campaign

A POLICE campaign aimed at preventing deaths caused by drink and drug driving in Hampshire will begin this month.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Councils vow to launch breakaway authority as Hampshire power struggle continues

A GROUP of local councils has vowed to launch its own breakaway authority as the power struggle over Hampshire’s public services took a new twist.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PICTURES: Light switch on in Romsey attracts hundreds to town

IT was a case of combining the carnival and Christmas in a Hampshire town.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Inspectors want action to help underprivileged Hampshire schoolchildren

INSPECTORS have called upon Southampton and Hampshire education chiefs to do more to help underprivileged children in schools.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

'It's not worth it': Police launch anti-drink and drug driving campaign

A POLICE campaign aimed at preventing deaths caused by drink and drug driving in Hampshire will begin this month.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Councils vow to launch breakaway authority as Hampshire power struggle continues

A GROUP of local councils has vowed to launch its own breakaway authority as the power struggle over Hampshire’s public services took a new twist.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PICTURES: Light switch on in Romsey attracts hundreds to town

IT was a case of combining the carnival and Christmas in a Hampshire town.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Inspectors want action to help underprivileged Hampshire schoolchildren

INSPECTORS have called upon Southampton and Hampshire education chiefs to do more to help underprivileged children in schools.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

'It's not worth it': Police launch anti-drink and drug driving campaign

A POLICE campaign aimed at preventing deaths caused by drink and drug driving in Hampshire will begin this month.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Councils vow to launch breakaway authority as Hampshire power struggle continues

A GROUP of local councils has vowed to launch its own breakaway authority as the power struggle over Hampshire’s public services took a new twist.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PICTURES: Light switch on in Romsey attracts hundreds to town

IT was a case of combining the carnival and Christmas in a Hampshire town.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Inspectors want action to help underprivileged Hampshire schoolchildren

INSPECTORS have called upon Southampton and Hampshire education chiefs to do more to help underprivileged children in schools.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

'It's not worth it': Police launch anti-drink and drug driving campaign

A POLICE campaign aimed at preventing deaths caused by drink and drug driving in Hampshire will begin this month.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Councils vow to launch breakaway authority as Hampshire power struggle continues

A GROUP of local councils has vowed to launch its own breakaway authority as the power struggle over Hampshire’s public services took a new twist.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Wednesday, 30 November 2016

Sprinting Santas set for Romsey fun run

ROMSEY’S running Santas are set to return on Sunday, December 11 for a mile-long fun run or walk through the town centre.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Landowner fails in bid to bring more than 600 jobs to Hampshire business park

A LANDOWNER has failed in its bid to to overturn a decision to bring more than 600 jobs to a Hampshire business park.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

Train operators accused of ripping off passengers and 'hiding' cheapest fares

TRAIN operators in the south have been accused of overcharging passengers by “hiding” the cheapest fares for many routes.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Train operators accused of ripping off passengers and 'hiding' cheapest fares

TRAIN operators in the south have been accused of overcharging passengers by “hiding” the cheapest fares for many routes.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Monday, 28 November 2016

Hampshire peer warns Brexit could hit the county

A HAMPSHIRE peer has warned that Brexit could result in the loss of funds for vital conservation work in the county.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Car park chaos as payment services stops working

THERE was chaos in Hampshire car parks when a widely used parking payment service collapsed for more than five hours.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Hampshire peer warns Brexit could hit the county

A HAMPSHIRE peer has warned that Brexit could result in the loss of funds for vital conservation work in the county.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Car park chaos as payment services stops working

THERE was chaos in Hampshire car parks when a widely used parking payment service collapsed for more than five hours.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PICTURES: Light switch on in Romsey attracts hundreds to town

IT was a case of combining the carnival and Christmas in a Hampshire town.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PICTURES: Light switch on in Romsey attracts hundreds to town

IT was a case of combining the carnival and Christmas in a Hampshire town.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PICTURES: Light switch on in Romsey attracts hundreds to town

IT was a case of combining the carnival and Christmas in a Hampshire town.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Jewellery exhibition back for a fifth year

A JEWELLERY exhibition will return to Romsey for the fifth Christmas.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Police launch investigation after raid at Hampshire jewellers

POLICE are investigating a burglary at a Hampshire jewellers.
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Sunday, 27 November 2016

Friday, 25 November 2016

Thursday, 24 November 2016

Trout eggs discovered in Hampshire stream - despite fears it was impossible

IT WAS just a few years ago that an environmental group was told trout breeding in a local artificial stream would be impossible.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Two dead in horror crash on Hampshire road

TWO men have died after a horror crash on a Hampshire road.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

In the mood for a Santa run? You'll be spoiled for choice in Hampshire

CHRISTMAS may be more than a month away but Hampshire is about to go Father Christmas crazy.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Clubs for elderly people in crisis after vital council funding cuts

THEY are the valuable clubs which help elderly people tackle loneliness and social isolation.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Two dead in horror crash on Hampshire road

TWO men have died after a horror crash on a Hampshire road.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

In the mood for a Santa run? You'll be spoiled for choice in Hampshire

CHRISTMAS may be more than a month away but Hampshire is about to go Father Christmas crazy.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Clubs for elderly people in crisis after vital council funding cuts

THEY are the valuable clubs which help elderly people tackle loneliness and social isolation.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Two dead in horror crash on Hampshire road

TWO men have died after a horror crash on a Hampshire road.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

In the mood for a Santa run? You'll be spoiled for choice in Hampshire

CHRISTMAS may be more than a month away but Hampshire is about to go Father Christmas crazy.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Monday, 21 November 2016

Saturday, 19 November 2016

Council says multi-million pound property investment will make it self sufficient - is it right?

WITH more and more pressure mounting on the finances run by our civic bosses local councils are continually looking for new ways to fund our vital services.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Council says multi-million pound property investment will make it self sufficient - is it right?

WITH more and more pressure mounting on the finances run by our civic bosses local councils are continually looking for new ways to fund our vital services.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Friday, 18 November 2016

Former Hampshire crime chief rejoins Conservative Party

FORMER Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes has re-joined the Conservative Party in Romsey.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Former Hampshire crime chief rejoins Conservative Party

FORMER Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes has re-joined the Conservative Party in Romsey.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Romsey man hailed a hero after stopping £40million drugs haul reaching US shores

HE HAS been hailed as a hero in the small market town he calls home, after stopping more than £40 million worth of drugs from reaching US shores.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Hampshire teenager goes missing - have you seen him?

AN APPEAL has been launched to track down a missing 14-year-old boy that could be in Hampshire.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Clubs for elderly people in crisis after vital council funding cuts

THEY are the valuable clubs which help elderly people tackle loneliness and social isolation.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: How are you taking part in Children in Need 2016?

IT'S that time of year when Hampshire comes together and digs deep to raise money to support Britain's disadvantaged children.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Clubs for elderly people in crisis after vital council funding cuts

THEY are the valuable clubs which help elderly people tackle loneliness and social isolation.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: How are you taking part in Children in Need 2016?

IT'S that time of year when Hampshire comes together and digs deep to raise money to support Britain's disadvantaged children.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Saturday, 12 November 2016

Remembrance Day: Find out where and when you can pay your respects to the fallen

TODAY, tens of thousands of people will pause to remember the fallen soldiers and pay their respects to those who gave their lives for freedom.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

US ELECTION: Who do Hampshire MPs think will be the next President?

TODAY the USA goes to the polls faced with an unpopular choice - but who do Hampshire MPs think will take the Oval Office?
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Man seen lurking with bat and white sheet - can you help police find him?

A man seen lurking outside a Crampmoor garage carrying a bat and a white sheet has sparked an appeal from police.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Remembrance Day: Find out where and when you can pay your respects to the fallen

TODAY, tens of thousands of people will pause to remember the fallen soldiers and pay their respects to those who gave their lives for freedom.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

US ELECTION: Who do Hampshire MPs think will be the next President?

TODAY the USA goes to the polls faced with an unpopular choice - but who do Hampshire MPs think will take the Oval Office?
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Man seen lurking with bat and white sheet - can you help police find him?

A man seen lurking outside a Crampmoor garage carrying a bat and a white sheet has sparked an appeal from police.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Remembrance Day: Find out where and when you can pay your respects to the fallen

TODAY, tens of thousands of people will pause to remember the fallen soldiers and pay their respects to those who gave their lives for freedom.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

US ELECTION: Who do Hampshire MPs think will be the next President?

TODAY the USA goes to the polls faced with an unpopular choice - but who do Hampshire MPs think will take the Oval Office?
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Friday, 11 November 2016

Hampshire charity calls on women to donate underwear for deprived Ugandan schoolgirls

A HAMPSHIRE charity is calling on locals to donate pants for deprived schoolgirls in Uganda.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Gritters heading out as temperatures plunge to freezing

GRITTERS will head out onto Hampshire's roads tonight as temperatures plunge across the county.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

US ELECTION: Who do Hampshire MPs think will be the next President?

TODAY the USA goes to the polls faced with an unpopular choice - but who do Hampshire MPs think will take the Oval Office?
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Hampshire charity calls on women to donate underwear for deprived Ugandan schoolgirls

A HAMPSHIRE charity is calling on locals to donate pants for deprived schoolgirls in Uganda.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Gritters heading out as temperatures plunge to freezing

GRITTERS will head out onto Hampshire's roads tonight as temperatures plunge across the county.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Residents reflect on evils of war at unveiling of poignant sculpture

IT IS the poignant sculpture that most in Romsey will pass on their daily commutes.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Thursday, 10 November 2016

PHOTO: Popular Hampshire pub gets makeover, creating 25 new jobs

A POPULAR Hampshire pub has been given the kiss of life – creating 25 new jobs in the process.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Residents reflect on evils of war at unveiling of poignant sculpture

IT IS the poignant sculpture that most in Romsey will pass on their daily commutes.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Residents reflect on evils of war at unveiling of poignant sculpture

IT IS the poignant sculpture that most in Romsey will pass on their daily commutes.
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Gritters heading out as temperatures plunge to freezing

GRITTERS will head out onto Hampshire's roads tonight as temperatures plunge across the county.
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PHOTO: Popular Hampshire pub gets makeover, creating 25 new jobs

A POPULAR Hampshire pub has been given the kiss of life – creating 25 new jobs in the process.
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Residents reflect on evils of war at unveiling of poignant sculpture

IT IS the poignant sculpture that most in Romsey will pass on their daily commutes.
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'I am worried': Hampshire MPs have their say on Trump's stunning election victory

IT WAS an extraordinary election with an extraordinary result.
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Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Battle of Waterloo: Rival rail firm announces plans to run trains to London - with cheaper fares

IT has been dubbed 'the Battle of Waterloo' after a new rail firm announced plans to run a service through Hampshire to London.
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Man seen lurking with bat and white sheet - can you help police find him?

A man seen lurking outside a Crampmoor garage carrying a bat and a white sheet has sparked an appeal from police.
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Monday, 7 November 2016

US ELECTION: Who do Hampshire MPs think will be the next President?

TODAY the USA goes to the polls faced with an unpopular choice - but who do Hampshire MPs think will take the Oval Office?
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Gritters heading out as temperatures plunge to freezing

GRITTERS will head out onto Hampshire's roads tonight as temperatures plunge across the county.
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Thursday, 3 November 2016

Man due in court charged with negligent manslaughter after Hampshire man dies in yacht capsize

A MAN is set to face gross negligence manslaughter charges in court today after four men died when a yacht capsized in the North Atlantic.
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Wednesday, 2 November 2016

Saturday, 29 October 2016

Plans for main road speed cut given boost by transport bosses

CAMPAIGNERS who launched an appeal to cut speed limits on a notorious stretch of Hampshire road have been given a boost by road chiefs.
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Where can you see fireworks in Hampshire in 2016?

IT'S not long now until Hampshire's skies will light up with fireworks.
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Friday, 28 October 2016

Controversial rubbish tip opening hour changes could be shelved

CHANGES to opening hours at Hampshire’s rubbish tips could be delayed following a rethink about the controversial plans.
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PHOTOS: Hampshire fire station holding special 50th anniversary event

IT is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the Test Valley - carrying out a vital role in protecting the lives of thousands of people.
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Flagship First World War monument installed outside Hampshire railway station

THOUSANDS of commuters have been reflecting on the horrors of war, following the installation of a flagship First World War monument outside a Hampshire railway station.
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COMPETITION: Send in your spookiest pictures to win a prize

IT’S the scariest time of the year when the pumpkins are lit and cobwebs have been spun.
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Ambulance chiefs apologise after elderly woman forced to wait an hour for an ambulance

AMBULANCE chiefs have apologised after an elderly woman was left waiting more than an hour for paramedics to arrive when she collapsed in Romsey town centre.
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Flagship First World War monument installed outside Hampshire railway station

THOUSANDS of commuters have been reflecting on the horrors of war, following the installation of a flagship First World War monument outside a Hampshire railway station.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

COMPETITION: Send in your spookiest pictures to win a prize

IT’S the scariest time of the year when the pumpkins are lit and cobwebs have been spun.
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Ambulance chiefs apologise after elderly woman forced to wait an hour for an ambulance

AMBULANCE chiefs have apologised after an elderly woman was left waiting more than an hour for paramedics to arrive when she collapsed in Romsey town centre.
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PHOTOS: Saints fan Collette braves the shave for charity

SHE wanted to do something different to raise vital funds for two charities close to her heart.
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PHOTOS: Limited edition Arsenal FC golf clubs stolen in £40,000 raid on shop

Police have released CCTV in their hunt for thieves who carried out a £40,000 raid on a Hampshire golf store.
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Ambulance chiefs apologise after elderly woman forced to wait an hour for an ambulance

AMBULANCE chiefs have apologised after an elderly woman was left waiting more than an hour for paramedics to arrive when she collapsed in Romsey town centre.
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PHOTOS: Saints fan Collette braves the shave for charity

SHE wanted to do something different to raise vital funds for two charities close to her heart.
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PHOTOS: Limited edition Arsenal FC golf clubs stolen in £40,000 raid on shop

Police have released CCTV in their hunt for thieves who carried out a £40,000 raid on a Hampshire golf store.
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Thursday, 27 October 2016

LAUNCH: Lifesaving app developed to tell people where to find nearest defibrillator

A LIFESAVING app will be launched in Southampton today which will tell people where to find the nearest accessible defibrillator.
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PHOTOS: Limited edition Arsenal FC golf clubs stolen in £40,000 raid on shop

Police have released CCTV in their hunt for thieves who carried out a £40,000 raid on a Hampshire golf store.
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LAUNCH: Lifesaving app developed to tell people where to find nearest defibrillator

A LIFESAVING app will be launched in Southampton today which will tell people where to find the nearest accessible defibrillator.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: Limited edition Arsenal FC golf clubs stolen in £40,000 raid on shop

Police have released CCTV in their hunt for thieves who carried out a £40,000 raid on a Hampshire golf store.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

LAUNCH: Lifesaving app developed to tell people where to find nearest defibrillator

A LIFESAVING app will be launched in Southampton today which will tell people where to find the nearest accessible defibrillator.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: Limited edition Arsenal FC golf clubs stolen in £40,000 raid on shop

Police have released CCTV in their hunt for thieves who carried out a £40,000 raid on a Hampshire golf store.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

LAUNCH: Lifesaving app developed to tell people where to find nearest defibrillator

A LIFESAVING app will be launched in Southampton today which will tell people where to find the nearest accessible defibrillator.
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Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Motorway death inquest: Psychiatrist 'could not foresee' that pensioner would jump from bridge

A PSYCHIATRIST has told an inquest how she could not foresee that one of her patients would jump to her death from a Hampshire motorway bridge.
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'We cannot accept any more': Householders told they can't take fridges and freezers to the dump

HOUSEHOLDERS will no longer be able to take old fridges and freezers to dumps across Hampshire due to a national waste recycling scheme grinding to a halt.
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Monday, 24 October 2016

PHOTOS: Hampshire venues up for top tourism awards

FROM steam railways to gin distilleries, Hampshire venues feature strongly in the shortlists the latest awards to celebrate the south’s top tourism spots.
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Saturday, 22 October 2016

Ambulance chiefs apologise after elderly woman forced to wait an hour for an ambulance

AMBULANCE chiefs have apologised after an elderly woman was left waiting more than an hour for paramedics to arrive when she collapsed in Romsey town centre.
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Campaigners call for speed limit to be slashed on notorious road

CAMPAIGNERS are launching a fresh appeal to slash the speed limit on a notorious Hampshire main road.
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Flagship First World War monument installed outside Hampshire railway station

THOUSANDS of commuters have been reflecting on the horrors of war, following the installation of a flagship First World War monument outside a Hampshire railway station.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Ambulance chiefs apologise after elderly woman forced to wait an hour for an ambulance

AMBULANCE chiefs have apologised after an elderly woman was left waiting more than an hour for paramedics to arrive when she collapsed in Romsey town centre.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

PHOTOS: Limited edition Arsenal FC golf clubs stolen in £40,000 raid on shop

Police have released CCTV in their hunt for thieves who carried out a £40,000 raid on a Hampshire golf store.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Police issue fireworks warning

POLICE are warning residents about the dangers of setting off fireworks in public following several incidents in Test Valley.
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Monday, 17 October 2016

PHOTOS: Resurgence of interest in the humble apple

THE resurgent interest in the English apple was shown by a themed event in Romsey.
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Sunday, 16 October 2016

Saturday, 15 October 2016

RAF veteran, 84, pledges to step up fundraising in tribute to his late wife

AN elderly RAF veteran has pledged to step up fundraising for an armed forces charity after making a series of generous donations in a poignant tribute to his late wife.
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RAF veteran, 84, pledges to step up fundraising in tribute to his late wife

AN elderly RAF veteran has pledged to step up fundraising for an armed forces charity after making a series of generous donations in a poignant tribute to his late wife.
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Friday, 14 October 2016

Bosses at bridal shop secure business cash boost

THEY are responsible for helping loving brides and grooms celebrate the happiest day of their lives.
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Bosses at bridal shop secure business cash boost

THEY are responsible for helping loving brides and grooms celebrate the happiest day of their lives.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Bosses at bridal shop secure business cash boost

THEY are responsible for helping loving brides and grooms celebrate the happiest day of their lives.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Bosses at bridal shop secure business cash boost

THEY are responsible for helping loving brides and grooms celebrate the happiest day of their lives.
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Thursday, 13 October 2016

Hampshire theatre set to benefit from £300,000 revamp

IT IS one of a Hampshire town’s most iconic landmarks and has spent nearly four decades welcoming rising stars in the entertainment industry for nights of glitz and glamour.
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Leading councillor 'confident' Solent combined authority plans will be agreed

CITY leaders in Southampton are set to discuss whether to go ahead with plan for a new ‘super council’.
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Tuesday, 11 October 2016

PHOTOS: 'Killer clowns' spotted across Hampshire as police warn culprits could be prosecuted

POLICE in Hampshire have been called to a string of incidents where pranksters have dressed as sinister clowns to deliberately scare people.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds of walkers turn out to raise thousands for charity

HUNDREDS of walkers put their best foot forward to support one of Hampshire’s most successful fundraising events.
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Monday, 10 October 2016

Which Hampshire community has been crowned the best in the county?

IT was a celebration village life across Hampshire.
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Hampshire MP joins in litter pick at beauty spot

A HAMPSHIRE MP was not afraid to get her hands dirty when she rolled up her sleeves to help spruce up a popular waterside spot in her constituency.
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Friday, 7 October 2016

Thursday, 6 October 2016

Tuesday, 4 October 2016

PHOTOS: Do you know any of Hampshire's 50 most wanted?

THEY are wanted in connection with crimes including assault, fraud and theft - and police need your help in tracking them down.
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PHOTOS: Do you know any of Hampshire's 50 most wanted?

THEY are wanted in connection with crimes including assault, fraud and theft - and police need your help in tracking them down.
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Friday, 30 September 2016

Royal plan for town's name change sparks fierce debate on national stage

IT was the wild idea to transform the distinguished town of Romsey by paying tribute to its proud links with royalty.
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Fire rescue was 'spirit of the Blitz' - elderly residents pay tribute to neighbours

AN ELDERLY couple have told of the dramatic moment they fled when a blaze broke out at newly built Test Valley retirement homes.
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Teddies tie the knot during FIFTY christenings and weddings in a single day

IT IS not often that you are invited to 50 christenings and weddings in one day.
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Royal plan for town's name change sparks fierce debate on national stage

IT was the wild idea to transform the distinguished town of Romsey by paying tribute to its proud links with royalty.
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Friday, 23 September 2016

Could a Hampshire town be set to get a new name?

IT IS a town which is proud of its links to royalty and now a plan is under way to formalise Romsey’s regal association.
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Hampshire scientists perfecting technology to save British frontline soldiers

HAMPSHIRE scientists are on the verge of perfecting new technology which could help protect the lives of British soldiers on the battlefield.
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Thursday, 22 September 2016

Could a Hampshire town be set to get a new name?

IT IS a town which is proud of its links to royalty and now a plan is under way to formalise Romsey’s regal association.
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Thursday, 15 September 2016

PHOTOS: Cyclists pedal through countryside to raise funds for heart patients

CYCLISTS have been pedalling through the Hampshire countryside to raise vital funds for Southampton heart patients.
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Young dad scoops £1 million on lottery scratchcard

A YOUNG father, who only nine weeks ago celebrated the birth of his first child, now has another reason to cheer - he’s just scooped £1million on a scratchcard.
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Wednesday, 14 September 2016

Saturday, 10 September 2016

PHOTOS: Romsey Show through the years - are you in our pictures?

Throughout the years Daily Echo photographers have attended the event - check out a selection in the gallery above.
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Friday, 9 September 2016

Developers set out plans for 350 homes in Hampshire countryside

A BID to build more than 350 homes on Hampshire countryside has been made by developers.
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Communities come together to salute Merchant Navy

COMMUNITIES came together across Hampshire to salute the role played by the Merchant Navy in keeping the UK’s economy afloat in war and peacetime.
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Thursday, 8 September 2016

Premier League star throws weight behind Hampshire ad-dram society

HE IS more at home on a Premier League football pitch but Hampshire-born footballer Danny Ings is turning his attention to a different kind of stage.
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Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Friday, 26 August 2016

Thursday, 25 August 2016

Family accuses hospital of neglect after elderly man dies following fall

A FAMILY has accused Romsey hospital of negligence after an elderly patient tumbled out of his bed which didn’t have any guard rails.
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Family accuses hospital of neglect after elderly man dies following fall

A FAMILY has accused Romsey hospital of negligence after an elderly patient tumbled out of his bed which didn’t have any guard rails.
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GCSE results day: Latest news and pictures from Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester and the New Forest

It's the big day for thousands of teenagers across the county who are set to collect their GCSE results today. We'll have live coverage, pictures, and the best stories throughout the day so keep checking back.
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GCSE results day: Latest news and pictures from Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester and the New Forest

It's the big day for thousands of teenagers across the county who are set to collect their GCSE results today. We'll have live coverage, pictures, and the best stories throughout the day so keep checking back.
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Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Police warning over door-to-door sellers

POLICE are warning residents about a group of door-to-door sellers operating in Hampshire.
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Police warning over door-to-door sellers

POLICE are warning residents about a group of door-to-door sellers operating in Hampshire.
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Rush hour delays on Hampshire's motorways

MOTORISTS on both the M27 and M3 are facing delays this morning after accidents.
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Vandals kill more than 100 fish in Hampshire river

MORE than 100 fish have died after vandals caused Romsey streams to run dry.
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UPDATE AND PHOTOS: Motorway closed for SIX hours after caravan overturns

MOTORISTS have been caught in severe delays on a Hampshire motorway after a caravan overturned on a neighbouring major route causing chaos to surrounding routes.
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Rush hour delays on Hampshire's motorways

MOTORISTS on both the M27 and M3 are facing delays this morning after accidents.
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Vandals kill more than 100 fish in Hampshire river

MORE than 100 fish have died after vandals caused Romsey streams to run dry.
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UPDATE AND PHOTOS: Motorway closed for SIX hours after caravan overturns

MOTORISTS have been caught in severe delays on a Hampshire motorway after a caravan overturned on a neighbouring major route causing chaos to surrounding routes.
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Rush hour delays on Hampshire's motorways

MOTORISTS on both the M27 and M3 are facing delays this morning after accidents.
Full article available via Romsey Advertiser | News

Vandals kill more than 100 fish in Hampshire river

MORE than 100 fish have died after vandals caused Romsey streams to run dry.
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UPDATE AND PHOTOS: Motorway closed for SIX hours after caravan overturns

MOTORISTS have been caught in severe delays on a Hampshire motorway after a caravan overturned on a neighbouring major route causing chaos to surrounding routes.
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Monday, 22 August 2016

Friday, 19 August 2016

Deadlock ends over new estate

After months of being locked in negotiations over how the 275-home estate at Ganger Farm would finally look work is now set to begin on the controversial development.
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Deadlock ends over new estate

After months of being locked in negotiations over how the 275-home estate at Ganger Farm would finally look work is now set to begin on the controversial development.
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Deadlock ends over new estate

After months of being locked in negotiations over how the 275-home estate at Ganger Farm would finally look work is now set to begin on the controversial development.
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Tuesday, 16 August 2016

Woman charged with attempted murder

A WOMAN has been charged with attempted murder by police officers investigating an attack.
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Man dies after lorry and rubbish truck crash in Hampshire

A MAN has died after a crash involving a lorry and a rubbish truck in Hampshire.
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Quick thinking resident praised for solving 'police scam mystery'

A STOCKBRIDGE resident has been praised for following cold-calling guidelines after she helped to solve a policing mystery.
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Police concerned that stolen lamb could be 'used for food'

POLICE are concerned that a stolen lamb could be 'used for food' after thieves took it from a paddock in Test Valley.
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Tickets on sale now for agricultural show

TICKETS are now on sale for one of the biggest events in Romsey’s calendar.
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Fresh row over fracking bribery

A FRESH row has erupted over plans for fracking in Test Valley after claims communities are being “bribed”.
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Tuesday, 9 August 2016

Monday, 8 August 2016

Friday, 5 August 2016

Drivers risk safety be moving barriers during roadworks

Motorists have been caught on camera moving safety barriers from a route blocked off while multi-million pound road works are carried out.
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Thursday, 4 August 2016

Hampshire artist to represent Team GB at Rio Olympics

IT IS the greatest show on earth and now a Romsey-born artist will leave his own personal mark on the Rio Olympics.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Paedophile jailed after trying to meet children for sex at Paultons Park

A PAEDOPHILE who was caught in a vigilante sting attempting to meet children at Paultons Park for sex has been jailed.
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Wednesday, 3 August 2016

Rural crime drops by nearly a third

RURAL crime in Hampshire plummeted by nearly a third last year, according to new figures.
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Major road bridge expected to shut again

A HAMPSHIRE community is bracing itself for further chaos this week when a major road bridge going though their village is expected to close again.
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Tuesday, 2 August 2016

Teenagers robbed at knifepoint for cash

TWO teenagers were robbed at knifepoint when they were approached by two men on a Hampshire street in the early hours.
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Half a month's rain in just 12 hours

Half a month's worth of rain fell in parts of the UK last night as the summer dry spell came to an abrupt end.
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Tools worth thousands of pounds stolen

POWER tools worth thousands of pounds have been taken from a van in Hampshire.
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Half a month's rain in just 12 hours

Half a month's worth of rain fell in parts of the UK last night as the summer dry spell came to an abrupt end.
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Woman treated after fire at care home

AN ELDERLY woman had to receive medical treatment when a fire broke out at a residential care home in Hampshire.
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Man stabbed in 'serious assault' at beauty spot

A MAN needed hospital treatment after he was stabbed near a Hampshire beauty spot.
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Brave dad who overcame flesh eating bug sets sights on new epic challenge

HE IS the brave Hampshire dad whose battle to rebuild his life has already made him an inspirational figure.
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Work starts on six new children's homes

A £7 MILLION project to build six new children's homes in Hampshire is underway.
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What you need to know about changes to TV Licences

MAJOR changes to TV Licences will come into effect on September 1.
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Monday, 1 August 2016

Yoghurts recalled over fears they contain rubber

Yoghurts sold in five supermarkets have been recalled over fears they contain pieces of rubber.
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Mystery over back injuries suffered by 24-year-old man

POLICE are investigating how a man suffered injuries near a canal that led to him being rushed to hospital.
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Don't get caught: Speed limit drop on major commuter route begins TODAY

THOUSANDS of motorists on Southampton’s busiest road could be caught out when its speed limit is cut.
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Motorists urged to avoid motorway after car flips on its roof

MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid the M27 eastbound after an accident closed the entire carriageway this morning.
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Wednesday, 27 July 2016

PHOTOS: Get a glimpse of beautiful new tiger cub at Hampshire zoo

A TIGER cub today got his first sight of the world as he emerged from his den, carried in the jaws of his protective mother.
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Romsey Abbey targeted in suspected arson attack

POLICE are investigating a suspected arson attack at Romsey Abbey.
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Romsey Abbey targeted in suspected arson attack

POLICE are investigating a suspected arson attack at Romsey Abbey.
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Romsey Abbey targeted in suspected arson attack

POLICE are investigating a suspected arson attack at Romsey Abbey.
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PHOTOS: See all the pictures of the New Forest Show as it gears up for day two

Hampshire's biggest summer spectacular is under way.
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Tuesday, 26 July 2016

Schools needs £69,000 for wheelchair access

A ROMSEY school has to raise tens of thousands of pounds in order to be fully accessible to every child studying there.
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Woman under police guard in hospital after alleged knife attack in quiet street

A WOMAN was under police guard in hospital last night after an alleged frenzied knife attack in a quiet Hampshire street.
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Friday, 22 July 2016

PHOTOS: 'Dingy' pub transformed into award-winning carvery

FROM appearances it wasn’t a pub which promised a great return for its new owners.
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Raiders break into two homes

TWO homes in the same Hampshire street were broken into while the occupants were both away on holiday.
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Disabled children enjoy fun day out at theme park

YOUNG disabled children got to enjoy a fun family day out in wheelchairs loaned to them at Paultons Park them park.
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High street bank to shut town branch

A MAJOR high street bank has announced it is closing its branch in Romsey town centre.
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Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Mum vows to carry on fight to keep 43 children's centres open

A CAMPAIGNER battling against a decision to close 43 children’s centres in Hampshire says the fight to keep them open is not over.
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Tuesday, 19 July 2016

HEATWAVE: Health warning as Hampshire roasts in 30 degrees

Forecasters at the Met Office issued a level 2 heat-health alert yesterday as the heatwave that began at the weekend continued.
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Monday, 18 July 2016

VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Glitz and glamour as Southampton Does Strictly

THE world of TV glitz and glamour came to Hampshire as the county played host to a night of charity dancing in Hampshire.
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Ministerial appointment for MP

ROMSEY’S MP has been appointed a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Prime Minister’s new cabinet.
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VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Hundreds line the streets for Romsey Carnival

HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Romsey to catch a glimpse of a popular carnival.
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Hampshire braced for traffic mayhem during bridge works

DRIVERS are facing weeks of traffic chaos when multi-million pound works begin on a bridge crossing a Hampshire motorway.
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Hampshire to be hotter than Barcelona for one day this week

A summer worthy of the name is arriving in Hampshire with warm weather this weekend and a scorcher coming early in the week.
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Sunday, 17 July 2016

PHOTOS: Hundreds line the streets for Romsey Carnival

HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Romsey today to catch a glimpse of a popular carnival.
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Vandals damage First World War memorial

A STATUE dedicated to horses and soldiers who left Romsey to fight in the First World War has been damaged.
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PHOTOS: Romsey Carnival through the years

THOUSANDS of people will be getting out onto the town this weekend to take part in one of the biggest events in Hampshire's calendar.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Saturday, 16 July 2016

Little Jagger on the brink of vital drug breakthrough

A HAMPSHIRE boy could be getting access to a breakthrough treatment within weeks after a deal was struck by health chiefs.
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Friday, 15 July 2016

Choir gets royal seal of approval

A CHOIR has been given the royal seal of approval.
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PHOTOS: Romsey Carnival through the years

THOUSANDS of people will be getting out onto the town this weekend to take part in one of the biggest events in Hampshire's calendar.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Reprieve for threatened recycle dump

A public tip on the edge Romsey which had been threatened with closure has been saved from the axe.
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Vandals damage First World War memorial

A STATUE dedicated to horses and soldiers who left Romsey to fight in the First World War has been damaged.
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Tributes to "golden hearted" mum found dead at home by police

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “golden hearted” Army personal trainer and fitness fanatic who was found dead at home.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2016

PHOTOS: Bonkers bed race takes over town

HUNDREDS of people lined the streets of Romsey for an unusual sight - people racing in their beds.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Monday, 11 July 2016

Hampshire recycling centres saved from closure

A ROMSEY recycling centre looks to have been saved from closure.
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Theme park ranked better than Euro Disney

A POPULAR Hampshire theme park has been voted better than Euro Disney.
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Roadsides to be cleared of excess growth

EXCESS vegetation which is affecting motorists’ sight lines will be cut back by Hampshire County Council this week.
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PHOTOS: Bed races through the ages

Hundreds of people are due to line the streets of Romsey to witness something they don't see every day - people pushing beds down the road.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Saturday, 9 July 2016

PHOTOS: Thousands pack out town centre for Beggars Fair

HUNDREDS of party-goers headed to the streets of Romsey to enjoy music and fun in the sun.
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Friday, 8 July 2016

Thursday, 7 July 2016

Campaign for work to begin on 'eye sore' town centre site

A ROMSEY businesswoman has launched a campaign for work to start on an “eye sore” town centre site that has been vacant for years.
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Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Residents warned about phone scam

POLICE are urging residents to be vigilant after a series of scam telephone calls.
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PHOTOS: Hampshire mayor takes dip for charity

A HAMPSHIRE mayor threw himself into charity work - literally - when he took a dip at a fundraising event.
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Friday, 1 July 2016

Who are Hampshire's MPs backing in the Conservative leadership contest?

SEVERAL of Hampshire's MPs have thrown their backing behind candidates in the Conservative Party leadership contest - but others are yet to decide.
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PHOTOS: Schoolchildren and sports stars help their village win a floral prize

A VILLAGE is hoping it can take home gold after it enrolled a sports star to launch its bid to win Test Valley in Bloom.
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Thursday, 30 June 2016

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Police helicopter in Hampshire manhunt

A POLICE helicopter has been launched as part of a manhunt in Hampshire countryside.
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Saturday, 25 June 2016

Hundreds gather to see happy couple marry at 'wedding of the year'

HUNDREDS today gathered in Romsey to see the marriage of the Honourable Alexandra Knatchbull, the daughter of Lord and Lady Brabourne, to her fiancé Thomas Hooper.
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Friday, 24 June 2016

UK votes to leave EU

PEOPLE in Romsey are waking up this morning to the news that the UK has voted to leave the EU.
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Thursday, 23 June 2016

Royals set to attend wedding of the year

Romsey town centre will grind to a halt tomorrow for one of the biggest social highlights of the year.
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Voters turn out for referendum poll

VOTERS in Romsey turned out to polling stations across the area yesterday as the EU referendum came to a close.
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Tuesday, 21 June 2016

MP declares in favour of EU membership

A HAMPSHIRE MP has finally declared which way she will be voting in this Thursday’s EU referendum after months of silence.
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Monday, 20 June 2016

Tributes paid to young DJ killed in motorbike crash

TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a young Hampshire DJ and biker who has died in a crash on a busy trunk road.
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Sunday, 19 June 2016

Saturday, 18 June 2016

Glass sculpture to Suffragettes unveiled

A GLASS sculpture celebrating the Suffragettes was unveiled at the Houses of Parliament this week by the MP for Romsey.
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Organisers gearing up for music festival

PREPARATIONS for one this year’s biggest events in Romsey’s social calendar are coming together.
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Glass sculpture to Suffragettes unveiled

A GLASS sculpture celebrating the Suffragettes was unveiled at the Houses of Parliament this week by the MP for Romsey.
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Friday, 17 June 2016

Thousands expected at annual Beggars Fair

PREPARATIONS for one of this year’s biggest events in Romsey’s social calendar are coming together.
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Staff at council to get twice-above inflation pay rise

HUNDREDS of employees at a Hampshire council can expect a pay rise when finance chiefs meet next week.
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Beauty spot set to get protection

Romsey's Fishlake Meadows could become nature reserve next week.
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Funeral of woman who was pillar of community today

THE FUNERAL of a woman who set up a retirement home to help people remain independent in Romsey will be held today (Friday June 17).
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Thursday, 16 June 2016

Politicians in Hampshire react after MP murdered in gun attack

POLITICIANS across Hampshire have reacted with shock and sadness after a Labour MP was shot dead in an attack in her constituency.
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Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Planning applications across borough

A summary of Planning Applications received in the Southern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending June 3, 2016.
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Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Thai restaurant chain set to bring jobs into town

A THAI restaurant chain has announced it will move into where a former Romsey town centre business closed down last month.
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Drama as scouts escape coach blaze

DOZENS of children made a dramatic escape from a coach moments before it went up in flames on a busy route through the New Forest.
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Days left to help community project get cash

A ROMSEY community group is urgently asking for people to take part in a consultation in the hope that it can get a £15,000 grant.
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Friday, 10 June 2016

Drugs den near school shut down

A HOME next to a Romsey secondary school has been shut for one month after neighbours repeatedly complained it is a drugs den.
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Celebrations this weekend for the Queen

ALL of Romsey will be turning red, white and blue this weekend when it takes part in three days of celebrations for the Queen’s 90th birthday.
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Hunt for hit-and-run driver who injured police officer

A HUNT has been launched for a hit-and-run driver who injured a police officer in a crash.
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Wednesday, 8 June 2016

Driver caught using his phone at the wheel - while driving to a safety awareness course

A HAMPSHIRE driver was caught by police using his mobile phone at the wheel – while on his way to an awareness course he had been sent on for the same offence.
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New airport charges mean you'll have to pay £1 to pick up a friend or family member

PEOPLE dropping off friends or relatives at Southampton Airport will have to pay £1 for a maximum 10-minute stay from September.
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Tuesday, 7 June 2016

Teenager robbed in village street

A TEENAGER was robbed after he was assaulted by two youths as he was walking through a village on the Hampshire-Wiltshire border.
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Council leader accused of 'desperate' power grab

THE battle for the future of Hampshire is hotting up as civic chiefs clashed yesterday over plans to ditch hundreds of councillors and create a single local authority.
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Hours left to make sure you can vote

THERE are hours left for people in Test Valley to make sure they are registered in order to take part in the EU referendum.
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Hampshire gets first look, or feel, at plastic five pound notes

Visitors to a Hampshire theme park were among the first to get the new £5 in their hands.
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Weather warning issued for Hampshire today

A WEATHER warning has been issued for Hampshire today.
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Hampshire GPs leading fight against superbugs

HAMPSHIRE GPs are leading the way tackling strains of deadly superbugs resistant to antibiotics, a study reveals.
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Monday, 6 June 2016

Calling all students: Advertiser seeking talent for journalism training scheme

THE publisher of the Romsey Advertiser is today launching a fantastic new initiative to give up-and-coming writers a chance to break into the media industry.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds enjoy Romsey Beer Race

HUNDREDS of runners pounded the pavements for the promise of a pint at a popular Hampshire fun run.
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Sunday, 5 June 2016

Story of sailor's Jutland experience

Harry Knight was one two dozen men from Romsey whose families feared they would never see their loved ones again.
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Saturday, 4 June 2016

Scores of motorists stopped in roadside checks

POLICE officers stopped 81 motorists in a series of roadside checks in Hampshire.
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Cash boost to spruce up villages

MORE communities across Hampshire will be looking prettier after a scheme allowing them get spruced up was given a £30,000 cash injection.
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Call for people to get involved in carnival

ORGANISERS of one of Romsey’s biggest events are calling on businesses and community groups in the town to take part again this year.
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Friday, 3 June 2016

'Del Boy' to cycle from Peckham to Paris

Jaggers Curtis’s dad James is going to be peddling hard at the end of this month when he cycles from Peckham to Paris dressed as the London borough’s most famous resident.
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Days left to register in order to vote in referendum

PEOPLE in Test Valley still have a few days left to register in order to take part in this month’s EU referendum.
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Tractor stolen during farm raid

A TRACTOR was stolen during a farm raid in a Test Valley village in the early hours of yesterday morning.
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Two car crash closes Hampshire road

A HAMPSHIRE road has been closed after a two car crash.
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Thursday, 2 June 2016

Teenager charged after Hampshire model left fighting for life

A TEENAGER has been charged after a Hampshire model was left fighting for her life after a car accident.
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Drivers facing misery by multi-million pound motorway bridge work

THOUSANDS of motorists can expect weeks of traffic chaos when multi-million pound works begin on a bridge crossing Hampshire’s busiest motorway.
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Monday, 30 May 2016

Plan to extend opening hours at Post Office

A PROPOSAL to extend a Test Valley village post office to be open seven days a week has been welcomed.
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Council tweaks road safety plans after fierce criticism

HAMPSHIRE transport chiefs have scaled back controversial limits to road improvements.
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PHOTOS: Record numbers enjoy three-day beer festival

RECORD numbers of people flocked to a beer festival to enjoy a tipple in the sunshine.
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Sunday, 29 May 2016

Friday, 27 May 2016

Rollercoaster drama: Families stuck 40ft in the air

THIS is the dramatic moment when families visiting a Hampshire theme park had to be rescued after a brand new roller coaster broke down.
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Director of TV's Wolf Hall to read from award-winning book

IT HAS been nominated for a glut of awards and is loved by both critics and audiences.
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Woman targeted by malicious phone caller

POLICE are warning residents to be vigilant after a woman in Romsey was targeted by a malicious phone caller.
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Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Flourishing gardener crowned Chelsea Flower Show's golden girl

A FLOURISHING Hampshire gardener dug for gold to become a record breaker in the most prestigious gardening show.
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Rugby club issues drink-drive vow following death of player Macaulay Campbell

A HAMPSHIRE rugby club has vowed to discourage drinkers from driving after a coroner called for changes to be made following a player’s death.
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Bomb threat at ANOTHER Hampshire school

ANOTHER Hampshire school become the latest educational establishment to receive a hoax bomb threat.
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Rugby star was twice drink-drive limit before head-on crash

A MAN-of-the-match rugby player who died in a car crash drank double the driving limit before the head-on collision, an inquest heard.
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Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Greenfingered Hampshire stars win prestigious Chelsea Flower Show awards

HAMPSHIRE'S green-fingered stars dug for victory and scooped some of the most prestigious gardening awards.
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Two sheep mauled by two dogs

TWO pet sheep were injured when two dogs launched a vicious attacked on them in a field in Hampshire.
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'Uncharacteristic' manoeuvre led to driver's death

AN UNCHARACTERISTIC manoeuvre by a usually careful Test Valley pensioner led to her death, an inquest has heard.
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Crocodiles and venomous lizards among the dangerous animals living in Hampshire

PREDATORS, crocodiles and even wild boars are being kept by households and businesses throughout Hampshire.
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Romsey Rugby Club criticised for failing to look after star player who died in drink-drive crash

THE rugby club which served alcohol to a young star killed in a drink-driving crash has been criticised by a coroner for failing to look after him.
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Mac's family say he would be 'mortified' at drink-drive death crash

THE family of Mac Campbell has apologised on the late youngster's behalf for the impact of drink driving which led to a car crash in February.
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Monday, 23 May 2016

Mac drink-driving death: Coroner criticises rugby club which opened bar for star

THE rugby club which served alcohol to a young star killed in a drink-driving crash has been criticised by a coroner for failing to look after him.
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'Mac would be mortified': Parents apologise for impact of drink-drive crash

THE family of Mac Campbell has apologised on the youngster's behalf for the drink driving which led to his death in a car crash in February.
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Rural villagers to get advice on security

PEOPLE living in rural Hampshire will be getting advice on security when an officer from Hampshire police tours the area on Wednesday May 25.
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200 soldiers to march through Andover as three regiments exercise their freedom of Test Valley

More than 200 service personnel to march through the streets of a Test Valley town.
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Lucky builder set for £5,000 pay-out after discovering rare coin in a field near Stockbridge

A LUCKY treasure hunter, who is just months away from getting married, is set for a £5,000 windfall after he discovered a rare coin in a field near Stockbridge.
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Historic church rises from the ashes

A centuries-old Test Valley church which stands at the heart of its community has reopened two years after it was engulfed by fire.
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Plans for one single authority come as "bombshell"

A ROW has blown up between civic bosses in the Test Valley and Hampshire after the county boss revealed controversial plans to create one massive local authority.
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Crash death Mac 'drank double the limit' before head-on collision

A MAN-of-the-match rugby player who died in a car crash drank double the driving limit before the head-on collision, an inquest heard today.
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Dozens of traveller families evicted from Romsey Rapids car park

DOZENS of families were forced from a leisure centre car park in a Hampshire market town centre this morning.
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Inquest into crash death of popular Romsey Rugby Club player to begin

AN INQUEST into the death of a much-loved sportsman who died in a car crash will be held today.
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Friday, 20 May 2016

Flying Scotsman's Hampshire trip WILL go ahead - your full guide here

THE Flying Scotsman is set to travel to Hampshire after emergency repairs following a mechanical problem.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2016

Pupils show off gymnastic ability

CHILDREN from a Test Valley school recently showed off their skills when they took part in a national gymnastics competition.
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This week's planning applications

A Romsey charity wants to change its town centre appearance front while a treatment works wanks to install solar panels.
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Could driverless cars make an appearance on Romsey's roads in the next two years?

A Hampshire's MP has written to the Government asking them to start a new trial of autonomous vehicles in the region.
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Tributes paid to much-loved firefighter

THE FUNERAL of a former Hampshire firefighter who served for more than 30 years takes place on Thursday.
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Tuesday, 17 May 2016

'They would be sitting ducks': Hampshire police chief says rural officers fear terrorist attack

THE CHAIRMAN of Hampshire’s Police Federation has claimed rural officers fear they would be "sitting ducks" in the event of an armed terrorist attack.
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Effort pays as house earns museum status

THE TRUSTEES of a Hampshire landmark are celebrating after they were given museum status allowing access to better funding.
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Anglers reel in fines after flouting the law

SIX anglers have been fined more than £600 each for fishing without a licence in waters in Hampshire.
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Child grows hair inches long to to help kids with cancer

A LITTLE girl from a Test Valley village has continued her fundraising efforts to help seriously ill children by having her hair cut.
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WARNING: Skin experts warn of dangers of 'black henna' tattoos

SKIN experts have released a warning about the dangers of 'black henna' tattoos after seeing a rise in the number of 'very nasty' reactions.
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Council leaders hit back in fight for future of Hampshire

CIVIC chiefs in Hampshire have hit back in the battle over how the county should be run in the future.
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Monday, 16 May 2016

Fears that recycling centre is "on the shortlist" for closure

Community leaders are calling on the public to take part in consultation to save recycling centre.
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Mayor dons robes at official event

New mayor of Test Valley, Councillor Karen Hamilton, says she will support the borough's "most vulnerable".
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New manager at Mottisfont Abbey

A MAJOR Test Valley landmark has seen a change of hands at the top.
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Saturday, 14 May 2016

What was this pop star doing at a Hampshire theme park?

A POP star has visited Hampshire with her family for the chance to explore the ‘Lost Kingdom.’
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Thursday, 12 May 2016

Horse rescued from stream

A HORSE has been rescued from a stream by firefighters after being stuck for four hours.
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Wednesday, 11 May 2016

Theme park prepares for £9m Lost Kingdom

AT £9 MILLION it is the biggest single attraction that bosses at Paultons Park have ever undertaken – and it is set to be unleashed within weeks.
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'I'm urging people to take action right now': Cancer survivor aims to raise awareness

UNDERGOING her first chemotherapy session was in itself one of the hardest things Nicola Hensser would have to face.
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Theme park prepares for £9m Lost Kingdom

AT £9 MILLION it is the biggest single attraction that bosses at Paultons Park have ever undertaken – and it is set to be unleashed within weeks.
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Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Fears for missing man increase

OFFICERS are becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a missing Hampshire man.
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Weather warning issued as heavy rain forecast

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Hampshire today.
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Mystery death of driving instructor

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a driving instructor found dead at his Hampshire home.
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Monday, 9 May 2016

Three newborn lambs shot dead in 'heartless' crime

THREE newborn lambs have been shot dead, prompting an investigation by police.
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Builders causing chaos for residents

FED up residents on a Romsey street claim they are "prisoners in their own homes" after enduring weeks of parking chaos.
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Hilliers set sights on Chelsea Flower show gold

FOR the past 70 years they have taken home the top prize at one of England’s greatest garden shows.
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Snow alert as south sizzles

THE heat was on as the south sizzled yesterday on the hottest day of the year so far.
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Three days of events for Queen's 90th birthday

A ROMSEY landmark is planning to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday with three days of events.
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Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Rise in police use of Tasers

NEW figures show another rise in the number of times police in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have used Tasers.
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Supermarket and businesses evacuated after fire alert

A SUPERMARKET was evacuated after a fire alert in Romsey town centre.
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Police hunt for missing Hampshire woman

POLICE have launched a search for a woman who is said locally to have grown up in Test Valley.
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Crash causing delays on motorway

AN ACCIDENT on Hampshire’s busiest motorway is causing delays across Romsey this morning.
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Sunday, 1 May 2016

PHOTOS: Thousands enjoy country show at Romsey estate

THOUSANDS of people took in the sights and sounds of a Hampshire country show – with an added bonus in the form of a Spitfire flypast.
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Thousands descend on Hampshire for huge country show: What's on and when

THOUSANDS of people are today gearing up for what is set to be one of the biggest country shows in Romsey.
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Saturday, 30 April 2016

Trio chased by herd of angry young bulls

A COUPLE and their friend had to run for their lives from a Test Valley field when a herd of bulls rampaged towards them.
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Friday, 29 April 2016

Estate set to host inaugural show

THOUSANDS of people are gearing up for what is set to be one of the biggest country shows in Romsey.
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Tonnes of asbestos dumped in countryside

TEN tonnes of deadly asbestos and potentially dangerous chemicals have been dumped in the Hampshire countryside in a series of incidents.
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Thursday, 28 April 2016

Health trust chief refuses to resign after damning new report

THE leader of an under-fire Hampshire health trust has again refused to resign in to the wake of a fresh report condemning the organisation for failings in the reporting hundreds of deaths of vulnerable patients with mental health problems and learning difficulties.
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Ten tonnes of deadly waste dumped in countryside

TEN tonnes of deadly asbestos and potentially dangerous chemicals have been dumped in the Hampshire countryside in a series of incidents.
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Chairman of crisis-hit health trust resigns

THE chairman of a controversial mental health trust accused of failing to properly investigate the deaths of hundreds of people with mental health problems and learning difficulties has tonight resigned.
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Ladies night in aid of lifeboat appeal

LADIES in a Hampshire town can look forward to getting pampered tomorrow night (Friday April 29) with an evening in memory of a woman who died of cancer.
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Glitz and glamour help raise thousands for charity

GLITZ and glamour came to Romsey when the great and the good of the town raised tens of thousands of pounds for Ebola orphans.
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Wednesday, 27 April 2016

'I just kept on seeing more zeros': Hampshire man delighted with lottery win

A HAMPSHIRE man is £25,000 richer after his name was drawn in the People’s Postcode Lottery.
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"Despicable" paedophile jailed for 14 years

A PAEDOPHILE has been jailed for 14 years after admitting to historic sexual offences against four child victims in Hampshire.
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Century-old firm goes bust - and owes nearly £1million to creditors

A ROMSEY firm run by a top councillor has gone bust with the loss of almost 20 jobs.
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Residents urged to have their say on housing plans

VILLAGERS in a Hampshire village have just a few days left to say where they would like to see houses built in their community.
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Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Freak snow showers fall in April

SNOW has swept across the county bringing a hazy shade of winter to the spring skies.
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College's Green Gas Mill rejected

VILLAGERS are celebrating after planners rejected a scheme to build a controversial green energy plant at Sparsholt College.
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Doctor strike: don't call 999 unless essential

THE public are warned against calling an ambulance unless “absolutely essential” as junior doctors stage their first ever all-out strike today and tomorrow.
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Bid for world record pumpkin with £1,250 seed

A horticulturist hopes to reap a rich harvest after being asked to nurture a £1,250 pumpkin seed bought in Hampshire.
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Monday, 25 April 2016

Car stolen from residential Romsey street

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a car was stolen from a residential street.
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Woman dies in road crash

A WOMAN has died in a crash on a main road this morning.
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Call for talks so lives aren't put at risk in doctors' strike

HOSPITAL patient campaigners have urged the government and doctors' leaders to do a deal so lives are not put at risk by the first-ever full walkout in the history of the NHS by junior doctors.
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Sunday, 24 April 2016