Public exhibition on town centre works to be held today

PEOPLE can have their say today over forthcoming works to a Romsey town centre street this afternoon.
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Teen wins a post in next round of The Voice

TEST VALLEY singer Harry Fisher has won a spot in through to the next round of the BBC talent show The Voice.
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Driver hurt in road crash

A MOTORIST was hurt during a three vehicle smash on a busy main route.
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Inn wins coveted gold award

One of the oldest family-owned inns in Hampshire, has received prestigious gold status from AA inspectors.
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Woman to shave head so cancer-suffering friend won't have to lose her hair alone

IT’S one of the toughest side effects people face as they start their battle with cancer.
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Grandmother stuck for 9 hours until rescued by firemen after fall

A GRANDMOTHER was stranded for nearly nine hours after suffering a fall at her home.
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Macauley Campbell's loved ones will gather for celebration of his life

LOVED ones of Macauley Campbell will emotionally gather for an emotional celebration of his life.
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"Drastic" plans to close 43 Sure Start centres criticised

A COUNCILLOR is backing a campaign organised by parents to save a ‘vital’ support service.
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Mums start fight against plans to close Sure Start centres

HE battle to save more than 40 Sure Start centres in Hampshire from closure has started.
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Will new small fire engines help firefighters or hinder them?

THEY are a common sight on the streets of Hampshire, blue lights flashing and sirens screaming as they hurtle along to tackle a fire or rescue motorists from their stricken vehicles.
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Rugby players across Hampshire pay tribute to talented sportsman killed in crash

RUGBY players in Hampshire will stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity to remember a promising young sportsman who died in a car crash.
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Key support service goes to public consultation

A ‘VITAL’ family support service in Romsey could be significantly slashed according to a council review.
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Silent MP called on to show EU voting hand

CALLS for Romsey's MP to declare which way she will vote in the forthcoming European Union referendum have been made by opposition politicians.
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Will Hampshire be split in two?

HAMPSHIRE could be split into two as part of plans to create a "Southern Powerhouse", the Daily Echo has learned.
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Police appeal after generator stolen

A HONDA Spitfire generator was stolen from a building in Church Road in Stockbridge near Romsey.
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Police appeal after generator stolen

A HONDA Spitfire generator was stolen from a building in Church Road in Stockbridge near Romsey.
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Image released after cards stolen

POLICE have released CCTV footage as they bid to find two men who targeted an elderly woman and stole thousands of pounds from her.
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Campaign to remember Mac given huge boost by Craig David

THE grieving brother of a talented young rugby player killed following a car crash has said his death has left a “huge hole” in their family’s life.
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Park's rides are back after hitch

A POPULAR Test Valley theme park has now reopened after thrill seekers were stuck on ride which suffered electrical problems.
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Your vote can help revive beauty spot

A FLOOD-hit beauty spot in Romsey is set to get another cash boost weeks after they were awarded a grant from bosses at Hampshire County Council.
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Anger as more than 40 Sure Start centres face the axe

More than 40 Sure Start centres across Hampshire are facing the axe, the Daily Echo can reveal today.
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Test Valley Sure Start centres facing the axe

Sure start centres across the Test Valley are facing closure, it has been revealed today.
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More roads chaos expected in town centre

A public consultation will begin on Monday over works to a Romsey town centre street months after work was completed on another street.
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Grandma 'lost everything' after her home was gutted by fire

A GRANDMOTHER has spoken of how she “lost everything” in a fire from which she escaped with her life.
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Recycling firm backs road safety initiative

A WASTE recycling firm has backed a national road safety initiative which is being developed by a Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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Business leaders to meet at awards event

BUSINESS leaders in Test Valley will be celebrating another year of excellence when the borough’s captains of industry meet on Friday March 4.
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PENSIONER looses thousands of pounds in distraction burglary

A PENSIONER from Romsey has had thousands of pounds stolen after two men asked her for directions on her doorstep.
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Deer attacked by dog in front of families

A DEER in the New Forest had to be put down after it was savaged by a dog.
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More than 200 firefighter jobs set to be axed

MORE than 200 firefighting jobs across Hampshire could be lost if the county's fire service budget is approved today.
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Riding centre is given a boost

A HAMPSHIRE business has given a disabled riding centre a cash boost to help people get valuable therapy and self-confidence through horse riding.
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Firefighters battle house blaze

Firefighters spent hours tackling blaze at a house in the Test Valley last night.
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Manager's praise for "lovely lad" killed in road crash

THE boss of a talented sportsman killed in a road crash has described him as a "lovely lad", saying he "had a great future ahead of him".
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Pupils given insight into operatic genre

CHILDREN at a Hampshire school enjoyed the opera when a touring company came to visit them and demonstrated the components of opera.
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Rugby ball tributes left at scene of crash that killed young sportsman

RUGBY balls covered with messages and tributes were left at the scene of a crash that killed a popular young sportsman.
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MP pays visit to energy firm

ROMSEY’S MP visited an energy firm’s distribution centre to see the improvements being made for their customers.
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Eye-catching Hampshire developments up for awards

SOME of Hampshire’s most recognisable new developments are going head to head in a top awards ceremony.
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College rated as outstanding

HUNDREDS of students are celebrating after a Hampshire college was praised by inspectors for giving an “outstanding” experience to its residential students.
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VIDEO: Shocking moment a driver runs a red light and instantly regrets it

A SHOCKING video showing the moment a driver dangerously runs a red light at a roundabout has emerged on Youtube.
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Thousands of Hampshire schoolchildren to take part in Global Rock Challenge

IT has taken months of planning hundreds of thousands of hours to rehearse.
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PHOTOS: Millbrook through the years

THE wide sweep of Tebourba Way is seen running through the new Millbrook housing estate and linking the Millbrook Pond roundabout with the Romsey Road and Winchester Road junction in this archive Daily Echo aerial photograph taken back in 1953.
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Charges for mobile home licensing approved

CHARGES for the licensing of mobile home sites in Test Valley are set to be introduced after councillors approved new proposals.
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Anglican priest returns from solo trip into war-torn Syria

HE SAW devastation in front of his eyes after he walked solo into a war-torn country to speak people caught up in a horrific conflict.
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Thieves break into shed

A SHED and container were broken into at a property in a Hampshire village.
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ROADS ROUND-UP: Accidents and roadworks causing delays across South

MOTORISTS are facing delays across the South this morning after several accidents.
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Retailer's gift to young carers

A ROMSEY shop made close to £1,000 for young people who care for their elderly relatives when it held a fundraising day.
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Chance to win Waitrose and John Lewis gift card

THE Romsey Advertiser is giving one reader the chance to win a £30 Waitrose and John Lewis gift card.
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How is your MP voting in the EU referendum?

HAMPSHIRE MPs will be at loggerheads over the Europe referendum as the campaigning starts in earnest today.
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Clinic collecting 'vital blood supplies' from 8,500 donors could be scrapped

A SPECIALIST mobile health clinic collecting vital supplies of lifesaving blood from nearly 9,000 Hampshire donors could be scrapped.
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Tragic rugby player turned in man-of-the-match-performance just hours before fatal crash

A PHENOMENAL sportsman and a truly loving man.
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EU referendum: How will it affect Hampshire?

DAVID Cameron warned that leaving the European Union would be a "leap in the dark" as he urged voters to back his reform deal.
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Theme park features in nostaglic TV series

A HAMPSHIRE family theme park will feature on a BBC documentary next week presented by a much-loved Saturday night dancing judge.
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Nature site's future to be decided following consultation

THE FUTURE of one of Hampshire’s most diverse wetland areas could be decided after people across Romsey had their say on what should happen to it.
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Date set for town to enjoy popular musical fair

A DATE has been set for a music festival which is a major part of Romsey’s summer social calendar.
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Man given honour for life-saving donations

HE IS one of scores of people who have potentially saved the lives of more than 300 people over the course of more than 45 years.
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New licensing charges for mobile home sites

CHARGES for the licensing of mobile home sites in Test Valley are set to be introduced after councillors approved new proposals. 
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Ride closures continue at theme park after fun-seekers stuck on rollercoaster

TWO rides at a Hampshire theme park which suffered electrical problems will be closed today.
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Man killed in late-night crash

POLICE are investigating after a 20-year-old man was killed in a crash on a Hampshire road last night.
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Fun-lovers stuck at top of roller coaster after electrical fault at theme park

ELECTRICAL problems have upset holiday makers at a Hampshire theme park.
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Man in court after teenager's death in road crash

A MAN has appeared in court in connection with a Hampshire road crash in which a teenage girl died.
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Gig Guide - Music listings for February 19 to 25

Your guide to the gigs going on near you this coming weekend and beyond
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Lifeboat campaign launched in memory of woman

SHE was the woman who fought to get things done in the Hampshire community where she lived, but there was one fight she couldn’t win.
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Plans to raise council tax by maximum limit

PEOPLE in Test Valley are set for a council tax rise of almost four per cent while threats of cuts in government funding hang in the balance.
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Drug trials proposals mean hope for Jagger

A SERIOUSLY ill boy from Romsey could get access to a life-changing drug after medical bosses indicated they would approve access to it.
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Borough council faces tax rise of 4 per cent

FINANCE chiefs could be putting council tax up by nearly four per cent in a Hampshire borough while threats of cuts in government funding hang in the balance.
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Sun glare warning from police after five fatal crashes

POLICE are warning drivers to be aware of low sun, after it contributed to five fatal road collisions in the last three years.
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How do Hampshire police compare with other forces in the UK?

Police bobbies are now spending as little as half their time on the beat, a watchdog has revealed.
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How do Hampshire's trains rank for delays and general satisfaction?

OVERCROWDING, poor value for money and dirty trains were among the issues raised by the poll of almost 7,000 travellers.
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Popular music festival to return

A DATE has been set for a music festival which is a major part of a Hampshire town’s summer social calendar.
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Can "Superman vision" telescope solve the mysteries of black holes?

THEY are the intergalactic phenomena that have puzzled experts for decades.
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Flood-hit area handed funding boost for new defences

A FLOOD-hit part of Hampshire has been given a spending boost in order to protect it from catastrophic weather in the future.
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Alexandra Burke to star as Sister Act returns to Southampton

AUDIENCES rejoice! Sister Act is returning to Southampton next year, directed by Craig Revel Horwood and starring Alexandra Burke.
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Backing for fire service's campaign to save lives on the roads

A WASTE recycling firm has backed a national road safety initiative which is being developed by a Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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Appeal to find owners of lost dog found freezing at bus stop

A DALMATIAN dog has been found alone and freezing cold at a bus stop in Hampshire.
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It's the biggest change to firefighting in decades - find out how your station will be affected

IT'S been described as the biggest change to firefighting in Hampshire for decades.
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Disaster force set up

EMERGENCY planners are joining forces with town chiefs in Romsey to help ensure that the town is ready for when the “unthinkable happens”.
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Pupils wow panel of judges with talk

CHILDREN from two Test Valley schools wowed the judges when they took part in a competition to speak about issues which affected them.
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200 jobs to go - but £5m to be spent on new fire fighting equipment

ALMOST £5m is set to be spent on cutting edge new equipment for Hampshire's firefighters, while more than 200 jobs are likely to go.
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Eco-minded people can learn how to re-use rubbish with exhibition

A MONTH-long series of events challenging the way people view their rubbish is on at Romsey Abbey this month.
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Snow weather warning issued for Hampshire

A SNOW weather warning has been issued for Hampshire as temperatures are again set to plunge.
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Hard-working school is rewarded by government

A ROMSEY school has been praised for getting its most disadvantaged children to advance the most while they are studying there.
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Flood protection help for river walk

A FLOOD-hit part of Romsey has been given a spending boost in order to protect it from catastrophic weather in the future.
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Ice warning as temperatures plunged to -­4°C

HAMPSHIRE’S roads will be gritted tonight as an arctic chill is set to hit the county.
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Mum-of-one takes over as the new manager of charity shop for cancer hospice

A NEW manager has taken over at a Romsey charity shop and hopes to increase revenue for a cancer hospice based in the town.
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Campaigners' delight after 100-home plan shelved

CAMPAIGNERS have expressed delight that a developer will not continue with plans to build more than 100 homes on the edge of a Hampshire town.
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People can grab a bargain at forthcoming antiques fair

ANTIQUE hunters could find a bargain in Romsey when the town holds its first-ever antiques, collectibles and decorative arts fair this spring.
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Police investigate death of 'butchered' swan

POLICE are investigating after a swan was found ‘butchered’ at a Hampshire lake.
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Fears for the future of leisure centres

A MAJOR review of council-owned sports centres in the New Forest has sparked fears that the facilities will be sold off.
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Police investigate death of 'butchered' swan

POLICE are investigating after a swan was found ‘butchered’ at a Hampshire lake.
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Trees at nature reserve to be cut down today

ENVIRONMENTAL chiefs will be chopping down a number of trees at one of Hampshire’s most diverse wetland areas.
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Elderly people urged to consider getting vaccine

PENSIONERS across Hampshire are being urged to investigate having a shingles vaccine. 
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Volunteers needed to help poverty-stricken people get dental health

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help poverty-stricken people around the world get relief from toothache by helping a Hampshire dental charity.
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Leaders needed to help keep scout group alive

ADULTS are needed to come forward to stop a Test Valley scout group being in danger of collapsing.
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Developer withdraws plans to build more than 100 homes

CAMPAIGNERS have expressed delight that a developer will not continue with plans to build more than 100 homes on the edge of Romsey.
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Railway disruption after electrical problem

RAILWAYS users are facing disruption after an electrical problem in Hampshire.
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Trees to be chopped down at nature reserve

ENVIRONMENTAL chiefs will be chopping down a number of trees at one of Hampshire's most diverse wetland areas.
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Burglars steal £50,000 CASH from two homes

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole more than £50,000 in CASH from two houses in Hampshire.
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Hunt for missing child sex offender turns to Hampshire

THE HUNT for a missing sex offender has brought police to Hampshire.
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Fear of traffic chaos with road closure

NOTE: Church Lane runs parallel to Church Street in Romsey.
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Snow warning for Southern England

PARTS of the south are set to be hit blanketed by snow over the weekend as an Arctic blast sends temperatures below freezing.
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Classic fairy tale to come to life

A CLASSIC fairy tale is coming to the stage in Romsey when a community amateur dramatic group puts on their latest pantomime.
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Organisations to come forward to help with emergency plan

EMERGENCY planners are joining forces with town chiefs in Romsey to help ensure that the town is ready for when the “unthinkable happens”.
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Man jailed for sex assault on young girl - after wife discovered his crimes

A MOTHER-OF-FIVE reported her husband of 13 years to the police - after discovering that he had sexually assaulted a young girl.
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Investigation after mum-of-three dies in horror crash

AN INQUEST into the death of a mum-of-three who died in a fatal crash on a busy Hampshire road has been opened and adjourned until August 2, at 10am in Winchester.
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Photo released in hunt for serial flasher who has struck across Hampshire

The is the face of a man wanted by police in the hunt for a serial flasher in Hampshire.
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Over 50 spots illegally dumped on by flytippers

GREEN chiefs are investigating more than 50 sites that have been used as illegal dumps, a report has revealed.
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Trust leader survives vote of no-confidence

THE leader of a controversial Hampshire health trust received a surprise boost amid a storm that her organisation failed to investigate the deaths of hundreds of people with mental health problems and learning difficulties.
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Campaigners fight plans for 100 homes in green 'lung' area

CAMPAIGNERS are fighting plans to build up to 100 homes on one of the last green “lungs” in a Hampshire town.
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Couple handed council payout after 'witch hunt' online abuse

A COUPLE have been handed £5,000 damages by a Hampshire council after a letter libelling them was published on the authority's website.
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Green light for housing plans

A CONTROVERSIAL blueprint setting out where thousands of homes would be placed in the borough has been given the stamp of approval.
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Pensioner's fears after vandalism

THE tranquility of a Test Valley street has been shattered after a pensioner has seen his car vandalised for the second time in 18 months.
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New life-saving defibrillator to be installed in town

CIVIC chiefs are celebrating the gift of a defibrillator which could help save the lives of people who fall ill in Romsey town centre.
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Council chiefs set to grill leaders of under-fire health trust

POLITICIANS are today due to challenge leaders of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust in the wake of a damning report uncovering “serious failings” in the organisation.
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PHOTOS: Storm Imogen hits Hampshire

STORM Imogen has caused power cuts, brought down trees and led to travel disruption across Hampshire.
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Hampshire man retires and ends family 134-year link with mental health nursing

A HAMPSHIRE man’s retirement has ended 134 years of mental health nursing in his family.
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Homeowners urged to be wary of bogus police calls

HOMEOWNERS are urged to be wary of bogus calls by a man claiming to be from Hampshire police selling advertising.
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New choir for amateur musicians

MUSICIANS in Romsey looking to take part in an upbeat choir can look forward to joining a “fun, new and exciting choir” this Tuesday (February 9).
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STORM IMOGEN LIVE: Hurricane force winds batter the South

Storm Imogen has already brought trees down and is causing travel disruption in Hampshire while flood alerts have also been issued for several areas.
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New outdoor gym for residents to keep fit

PEOPLE in a Romsey can find extra motivation to get fit and active after a new £7,000 outdoor gym was installed.
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Operations may be cancelled as junior doctors set to go on strike again

JUNIOR doctors are set to strike across Hampshire for the second time in a month as negotiations again stall on a controversial new contract.
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Good causes wanted for town carnival

GOOD causes that need a cash boost in a Hampshire community are being urged to come forward.
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Teen rushed to hospital after car crashes onto its side

A TEENAGER was taken to hospital after the car he was travelling in crashed and ended up on its side.
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Amber weather warning as Storm Imogen to bring winds of up to 80mph and travel disruption

WINDS of up to 80mph could batter the South Coast with Storm Imogen sweeps over the English Channel.
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Southampton scientists on verge of major cancer breakthrough

COULD scientists in Southampton be about to unleash a new weapon in the battle against cancer?
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WEATHER ALERT: Heavy winds and rain to hit Hampshire

WEATHER warnings for rain and wind have been issued for Hampshire today.
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WANTED: Police hunt man who indecently assaulted teenage girl

POLICE have released an image of the man who indecently assaulted a teenage girl.
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Bridge event in aid of elderly charity

PEOPLE can look forward to playing cards and enjoying refreshment when a bridge tea is held next week in aid of a Romsey elderly charity.
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Teen attacked in changing rooms at swimming pool "wave rave"

A TEENAGER was attacked by a group of girls who pushed her into lockers during a disco at a leisure centre.
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WANTED: Police hunt man who indecently assaulted teenage girl

POLICE have released an image of the man who indecently assaulted a teenage girl.
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Bridge event in aid of elderly charity

PEOPLE can look forward to playing cards and enjoying refreshment when a bridge tea is held next week in aid of a Romsey elderly charity.
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Hundreds of people expected to take part in relay marathon

HUNDREDS of people will be banding together with their family, friends and colleagues at a Romsey landmark and raise thousands of pounds for good causes.
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Calls for council leader to go after four per cent tax hike

A FOUR per cent council tax rise has been approved across Hampshire.
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Community urged to come forward to recreate success of lantern event

IT SEEMS like only yesterday but plans are already afoot to get people across Romsey involved in the Lantern Parade.
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Abigail has her hair chopped for charity

A ROMSEY teenager had more than 11 inches of her hair cut to help a charity which makes wigs for girls suffering from cancer or alopecia.
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Parking charges set to soar

PARKING prices are set to shoot up across the Test Valley.
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FLOOD ALERT: Weather warning as high winds and rain set to batter Hampshire

BATTEN down the hatches - heavy rain and high winds are set to batter Hampshire.
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Cuddly toy to fly the flag for charity

HE’S the mascot of a Hampshire charity and now he will be jetting off to other countries around the world promoting the cause.
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PICTURES: Anniversary of iconic power station demolition

IT was exactly 25 years ago this week that two towering chimneys that used to stand proud over Marchwood’s Power Station – a landmark that dominated the local skyline by Southampton Water for over 40 years – were sent crashing to the ground.
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Thieves steal £600 ornament from back garden

THIEVES have taken a £600 ornamental stag from a back garden.
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Flood-hit community groups find more about defence programme

COMMUNITY groups from across Romsey hit by floods met with environment chiefs to find out how a multi-million flood defence programme was developing.
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Two companies shortlisted to run South West Trains

TWO companies have been shortlisted to run Hampshire's main rail operator.
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Children to take part in modern interpretation of classic fairy tale

A CLASSIC fairy tale will be re-interpreted when scores of children from Romsey take part in a production over the course of this weekend.
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Decisions set to be made on plans to lower speed limits to 20mph

THE future of a dozen lifesaving schemes which slow drivers across Hampshire is in the balance, after receiving backing from two charities.
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Deadline looming for ABP Southampton Half Marathon

TIME is running out for runners to secure a space in one of the South’s largest challenges.
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Decisions set to be made on plans to lower speed limits to 20mph

THE future of a dozen lifesaving schemes which slow drivers across Hampshire is in the balance, after receiving backing from two charities.
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Senior politician accused of £32,000 benefit fraud

A SENIOR Hampshire politician has appeared in court after being charged with fraudulently receiving £32,000 in benefits.
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Big movie names appearing at Hampshire film expo

ASPIRING film makers will be rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the British movie industry when a film exposition arrives today.
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Lorry makes car owners sweat after travelling down narrow residential street

RESIDENTS in one Hampshire street experienced a nervous few minutes as they watched this car transporter try to make its way down the narrow road.
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Road closed after girl hit by bus

A GIRL has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a bus on a Hampshire road.
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Flasher exposed himself to woman with pram

A FLASHER exposed himself to a woman pushing a pram in Hampshire.
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PICTURES: Lorry spills paint on motorway - then drives through it

A PAINT lorry is blocking part of a slip road on a busy Hampshire motorway after shedding some of its load.
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PICTURES AND VIDEO: RAF jets scrambled more than 50 times to intercept Russian planes

RAF jets have been scrambled more than 50 times in six years to intercept Russian military aircraft, it has been revealed.
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Future of GP surgery with 11,000 patients in doubt

THE future of a Hampshire GP surgery today hangs in the balance.
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New business welcome to move into distribution warehouse

A LARGE business is needed to move into a new distribution warehouse in Test Valley where work has just begun.
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Sir David Frost's sons call for more testing for genetic heart problems after deaths of father and brother

Hampshire broadcaster Sir David Frost's sons have called for more testing for genetic heart problems after their brother died suddenly from a condition that their father also suffered from.
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Hampshire parents to be first to get 30 hours free child care

Working parents in Hampshire will be the first to take advantage of 30 hours of free childcare from September.
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Trespasser causes major rail disruption

A TRESPASSER on the railway line has caused major disruption for passengers.
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Power cut hits homes and businesses

SCORES of homes and businesses have been left without electricity this afternoon after a power cut.
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