Battle launched to save 'vital' bus service amid funding threat

A RURAL bus service which is currently under threat could still be saved thanks to the efforts of a Test Valley Councillor.
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Mastiff cross searching for second chance after suffering from abuse

A GENTLE giant who suffered ‘unthinkable’ animal cruelty and neglect has begun the search for a new home.
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Record breaking year for Santa Claus and his elves around Romsey

A HAMPSHIRE Round Table group has successfully broken all its records in raising thousands for charity by visiting towns over the Christmas period.
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Lockerley man given award by US Coastguard

A LOCKERLEY man has been given one of the highest honours by the American Coastguard.
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'Full alert': Flood weather warning issued as MORE rain set to batter Hampshire

A WEATHER warning for rain has been issued after a storm wreaked havoc across Hampshire.
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Hospital charity bosses praise Romsey carollers for 'huge' donation

HOSPITAL charity bosses have thanked singers from a Romsey carol event for a donation that will total as more than £10,000.
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Anger over three-month road closure to install traffic lights

RESIDENTS have voiced their anger after civic bosses announced that a Romsey road was to be closed for up to three months.
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Record breaking year for Santa Claus and his elves around Romsey

A HAMPSHIRE Round Table group has successfully broken all its records in raising thousands for charity by visiting towns over the Christmas period.
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Anger over three-month road closure to install traffic lights

RESIDENTS have voiced their anger after civic bosses announced that a Romsey road was to be closed for up to three months.
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Crowds gather in Romsey for annual classic car meet

MORE than 1,000 classic cars and bikes took to the streets of Romsey for the 16th annual show.
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Crowds gather in Romsey for annual classic car meet

MORE than 1,000 classic cars and bikes took to the streets of Romsey for the 16th annual show.
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Council bosses urge residents to use tree recycling scheme

CIVIC bosses have urged residents to recycle their Christmas trees rather than leave them dumped.
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Friends of Thrings throng to Abbey for sing song

Romsey Abbey hosted the newly-formed Thrings Ensemble for its inaugural Christmas performance on Tuesday 12 December.
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Youth intervention project launched by civic bosses recognised with award

CIVIC chiefs have been celebrating their second award-winning year in a row after an early-intervention project claimed second prize.
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Project to protect the heritage of Foxbury is underway

MORE than 2,000 trees have been planted in Hampshire by 80 local volunteers as part of a national scheme.
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Santa's trip on course to break records

FATHER Christmas has helped raise almost £2,000 on the first weekend of a Hampshire charity drive.
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Youngster makes a splash at awards

A ROMSEY youngster along with others from across Hampshire has made a splash at a prestigious swimming awards ceremony.
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Concerns over safety of plans for Market Place

A GROUP of 150 residents of a Hampshire town have expressed safety concerns over radical plans to change it.
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Tributes paid to borough councillor

A MAN has been fined for interfering with a car in the Test Valley.
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Grandad's light tribute to little Alesha

A HAMPSHIRE grandfather has covered his house in thousands of Christmas lights in memory of his great granddaughter who passed away in September.
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Record breaking Romsey fair at Crosfield Hall

IT WAS a record breaking year for a Romsey Christmas fair which raised thousands for charity.
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Hundreds to take to Romsey Market Place for annual carol service

HUNDREDS of singers are set to take to the streets of Romsey for the annual Carols in the Market Place next week.
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Safety concerns over plans for Romsey town centre

A GROUP of 150 residents of a Hampshire town have expressed safety concerns over radical plans to change it.
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Hundreds to take to Romsey Market Place for annual carol service

HUNDREDS of singers are set to take to the streets of Romsey for the annual Carols in the Market Place next week.
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Author Bill Bryson to give reading at Romsey Christmas Carol Concert

A FAMOUS author will be visiting Romsey Abbey on Friday for the Christmas Carol Concert.
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Father Christmas to travel round Hampshire in aid of good causes

FATHER Christmas will once again be taking to the streets in style as Romsey Round Table collects vital cash for local causes.
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Work to start on new £11.2m care facility

WORK is set to start on a new £11.2 million extra-care facility in Romsey, as civic chiefs push plans forward.
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Dozens gather for official base opening

LOCALS, dignitaries and volunteers all came together to officially open a Romsey charity’s new base.
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Author Bill Bryson to give reading at Romsey Christmas Carol Concert

A FAMOUS author will be visiting Romsey Abbey on Friday for the Christmas Carol Concert.
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Pub celebrates a year in business after taking town by storm

IT HAS been a successful first year for the team at Romsey's newest pub.
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School staff celebrate after Ofsted result

PUPILS and staff at a Hampshire school are celebrating after inspectors rated it “good”.
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Work to start on £11.2m care facility

WORK is set to start on a new £11.2 million extra-care facility in Romsey, as civic chiefs push plans forward.
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Thousands donate to shoebox appeal

THEY spend all year collecting presents for children and ship parcels out in time for Christmas.
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Car flips on country lane and closes road

A TEST Valley road was closed after a car overturned.
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Thousands line streets of Romsey for the annual Lantern Parade

THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Romsey on Friday evening as the town's annual Lantern Parade took place.
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Thousands line streets of Romsey for the annual Lantern Parade

THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Romsey on Friday evening as the town's annual Lantern Parade took place.
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Militia flag to fly once again

IT ONCE flew proudly in the streets of a Hampshire market town.
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‘Bully’ jailed for 15 years for raping child

A “STRONGLY religious” church-goer who committed dozens of sexual assaults against a child – including multiple rapes - has been jailed for 15 years.
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Total train shutdown in Romsey this Sunday

A RAILWAY shutdown is set to leave Romsey residents without a train service on Sunday.
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UPDATE: Snow forecast for Hampshire and weather warning issued for Southampton

SNOW has been forecast in Southampton as temperatures are set to plunge across the UK.
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Multi-million pound electricity investment in bid to reduce power outages

A MULTI-MILLION pound electricity investment has been unveiled across Hampshire.
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Self-loading pistols among firearms handed in police campaign in Hampshire

HUNDREDS of firearms have been surrendered as part of Hampshire Constabulary’s push to get weapons off the streets of the county.
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Test Valley one of best in country for low number of long term empty homes

TEST Valley is one of the best areas in the country for its low number of long term empty houses – according to newly released figures.
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Council allotments broken into in overnight crime spree

“WE NEED more help.”
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Cash-starved tea room shuts down

A POPULAR restaurant and tea room which shut suddenly is insolvent and will be put into liquidation, the Advertiser can reveal.
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Campaigners angry at plans to extend Romsey pub

NEIGHBOURS and campaigners have objected to plans to expand a Romsey hotel and pub.
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Man, 88, found dead by his daughter after suicide

A HAMPSHIRE health trust has carried out a review of its older persons’ mental health care following the suicide of a Romsey man.
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RBS axes hundreds of jobs as it closes branches across UK

Royal Bank of Scotland is to close 259 branches resulting in 680 job losses after the state-backed lender said more people are choosing to bank online or on mobile.
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Romsey gets in the Christmas spirit with annual lights switch-on and winter carnival

HUNDREDS of people turned out to see the festive season get under way in Romsey on Saturday evening, as the town's Christmas lights were switched on.
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Romsey gets in the Christmas spirit with annual lights switch-on and winter carnival

HUNDREDS of people turned out to see the festive season get under way in Romsey on Saturday evening, as the town's Christmas lights were switched on.
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PHOTOS: 6000 bulbs and £8000 - Looking back to the Romsey Christmas light switch-on

SOME had hailed them as being the best Christmas lights in the South – and in 1999 they were bigger than ever.
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PHOTOS: Driver crashes into pole and downs power cable

A BUSY Hampshire road has been closed after an electric cable fell in the street.
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Gritters heading out in Hampshire with temperatures set to plunge tonight

GRITTERS will head out on Hampshire's roads tonight as temperatures are forecast to plunge.
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Romsey street closed after power cable falls in road

A BUSY Hampshire road has been closed after an electric cable fell in the street.
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Bell Street set to reopen tomorrow - only to be closed again 24 hours later!

A HAMPSHIRE street which has been closed for three months is set to reopen later this week - before being closed again just 24 hours later.
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Delays build as vehicle overturns on the M3

A VEHICLE has overturned on a motorway blocking its lanes.
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Warning of travel chaos as 55mph winds set to batter Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE is bracing itself for travel chaos as winds of up to 55mph are set to batter the county.
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PHOTOS: Have you lost any of these items recovered by police?

POLICE are seeking the owners of stolen items which have been recovered as a result of investigation into burglaries in the Chandler’s Ford, Romsey and Hedge End areas in recent weeks.
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PHOTOS: Have you lost any of these items recovered by police?

POLICE are seeking the owners of stolen items which have been recovered as a result of investigation into burglaries in the Chandler’s Ford, Romsey and Hedge End areas in recent weeks.
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Fire crews rescue driver left trapped in her car after crash

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after a sing;e-vehicle accident between Southampton and Romsey.
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Work on ‘vital’ crossing set to start

WORK on a road crossing, that will aid schoolchildren in a Hampshire town to walk home safely, is set to start, civic chiefs have confirmed.
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New £20m broadband scheme for rural residents

RURAL Test Valley residents are set to get a more than 175 per cent boost in broadband speeds as a new £20 million pilot scheme is rolled out across the borough.
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Gaia Pope's death 'absolutely tragic' - Hampshire man speaks out after three family members arrested on suspicion of her murder

A HAMPSHIRE man whose son and grandson were arrested on suspicion of murdering Gaia Pope has described the teenager’s death as “absolutely tragic”.
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Suspect quizzed after Romsey home searched

MURDER probe detectives are continuing to question a man over the disappearance of teenager Gaia Pope, after searching his father’s Hampshire home.
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Culprit comes forward after Romsey gran, 85, has car written off in driveway - and new boots were to blame

A GRAN whose car was written off while stationary on her drive has found the culprit.
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Police arrest man and 'search Romsey home' in hunt for missing teenager Gaia Pope

POLICE searching for a missing teenager have searched a house in Romsey and arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
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Police search Hampshire home in hunt for missing teenager Gaia Pope

POLICE searching for a missing teenager have searched a house in Romsey and arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
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Subway wants to reopen a Romsey branch

Subway has announced big plans for growth and expansion - including a new store in Romsey.
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Four-car pile-up causes 50-minute delays on M27

A FOUR-CAR pile-up is causing delays on a Southampton motorway this morning.
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Romsey family firm bought by investment company

Hampshire-based Haworth Castings has been acquired by Ilfracombe-based investment casting company Investacast, under the ownership of Expromet, for an undisclosed sum.
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Cuts put 'vital' bus route in jeopardy

A VITAL bus service will be scrapped if civic chefs push forward with proposed £140m cuts, it has been warned.
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Crash causes miles of delays on M3 and M27

DRIVERS are facing delays after a crash on the M27.
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Rail line closure set to cause Christmas travel misery for thousands

A MASSIVE £8 million rail improvement project is set to cause Christmas travel misery for thousands of Hampshire passengers.
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PHOTOS: Car driven into M27 service station in cashpoint raid

A motorway services has been shut after an attempted raid by thieves.
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PHOTOS: Hampshire stands together for Remembrance Sunday

THOUSANDS gathered to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in two world wars and in conflicts since across Hampshire. 
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Centre receives large donation

A ROMSEY community centre has received a significant donation that will help it to continue supporting residents in the local area.
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PHOTOS: Gran's car written off while parked on her drive

A HAMPSHIRE grandmother is "absolutely livid" after her car was written off in a hit and run.
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Multi-million pound grant to protect rivers in Hampshire

A MULTI-MILLION pound grant is to be shared among Hampshire communities to prevent a major waterway from falling into disrepair.
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Romsey gym set to get £250k refit

A HAMPSHIRE gym is set to be transformed as £250,000 upgrade works begin.
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Romsey gym set to get £250k refit

A HAMPSHIRE gym is set to be transformed as £250,000 upgrade works begin.
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Valley schoolgirls chop locks for charity

A PAIR of Test Valley girls have joined forces to raise cash for charity.
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Residents make road 'Sparkle'

WITH the festive season just around the corner, a part of the Test Valley has been transformed as part of a big cleaning Sparkle Day.
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‘Inadequate’ care home set to close

SCORES of elderly resident are now desperately searching for a place to live after a Test Valley nursing home announced it would be closing, just days before Christmas.
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Tributes paid to late former county council leader Ken Thornber

TRIBUTES are being paid to the former leader and chairman of Hampshire County Council, Ken Thornber CBE who has died following an illness.
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Here's where you can see fireworks in Hampshire this weekend

IT IS set to be Hampshire’s biggest firework display, attracting a bumper crowd of 15,000 people.
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Planners decide on future of Hobbit-style homes

PLANNERS have dashed hopes that hobbit-style homes could be built in the Hampshire countryside, by refusing the proposals.
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PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Spectacular send-off for popular 'Grandad Joe'

HUNDREDS of people came together to celebrate the life of a much-loved Hampshire grandad.
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Pensioner banned for drink driving

A ROMSEY pensioner has been disqualified from driving for nearly four years after excessive alcohol was found in his blood.
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Sporting quiz back with club stars

IT IS a rivalry unlike any seen before.
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Hundreds expected to attend funeral - but it could cause traffic delays

HUNDREDS of mourners are expected at a Hampshire market town today to say goodbye to a popular friend.
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South Western Railways staff will strike next week - but not every service will be affected

THE region's main rail operator says it will run more than 60 per cent of its normal service when strike action hits next week.
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One in four south east pubs at greater than normal risk of closing

MORE than one in every four pubs across the south east are a greater than normal risk of pulling its last pints.
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PHOTOS: Monstrous fun on spook-tacular course

FAMILIES came from far and wide to take on a Spook-taculor challenge at a Southampton School.
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Cash for group’s renovation plan

A HAMPSHIRE-based theme park has donated £5,000 to support the refurbishment and extension project of a local scouting group.
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MP to face police enquiries over claims that she misled council planners

A HAMPSHIRE MP is to face police enquiries over claims that misled council planners.
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Campaigners vow to push for work to start on 'dangerous road'

CAMPAIGNERS are calling on civic chiefs to progress with their promise of installing a “vital” crossing on a dangerous Romsey road.
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PHOTOS: 'Epic' inflatable fun for charity

FAMILIES came from far and wide to take on a Spook-taculor challenge at a Romsey school.
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Get involved with Xmas lights switch-on

IT’S that time of year again, when the festive season starts to get into full swing.
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Pupils spend night in famous town building

IT WAS a night to remember for a group of pupils from a Romsey school.
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Pupils spend night in famous town building

IT WAS a night to remember for a group of pupils from a Romsey school.
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Pupils spend night in famous town building

IT WAS a night to remember for a group of pupils from a Romsey school.
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Paultons welcomes newest, and cutest, addition to theme park

THEY’VE been waiting patiently for two years but now staff at Paulton’s Park have welcomed the arrival of a fluffy friend.
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Town’s first charity shop parties at 50

A HAMPSHIRE market town charity marked half a century of trading with a commemorative concert and special presentation.
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Youngster 'grabbed' in Romsey park

POLICE are appealing for information after a man attempted to grab an eight year old in Romsey.
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'Hobbit houses' could be built in Test Valley

THEY look like Hobbit houses straight out of a J R R Tolkien novel.
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Calls for MP to quit after claims of misleading council planners

A HAMPSHIRE MP has been urged to resign after claims she misled council planners.
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Youngster 'grabbed' in Romsey park

POLICE are appealing for information after a man attempted to grab an eight year old in Romsey.
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WI group celebrates century of friendship

THERE are not many WI groups set up soon after the Women’s Institute was founded, just over 100 years ago, that are still in existence today. Copythorne, being one of the few, pulled out all the stops to celebrate its 100th birthday last month. 100 years of women meeting together for friendship and inspiration is well worth celebrating and invited guests, included county federation chairman, Maureen Levenson, several past county chairmen, representatives from neighbouring WI groups, WI advisers and local County and Parish Councillors. Undeterred by the awful weather they joined the party.
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Romsey man nominated for prestigious national award

HE IS the director of a Hampshire company that doesn't see language as a barrier.
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Festive card shop pops up in Hampshire town - and its only October!

CHRISTMAS has come earlier to one Hampshire market town - very early.
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Hampshire service stations among worst in UK

A SURVEY has named the worst motorway service areas in the country – and three are in Hampshire.
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Schoolchildren help to add colour to Abbey garden

CHILDREN from a Romsey school helped to brighten one of the town's landmarks.
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Rail workers to stage 48-hour strike

THE bitter dispute over the role of guards on trains is set to spread to South Western Railway (SWR).
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Enhancement works start on major market town street

WORK has started on a Romsey town centre street to make it more accessible.
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Spooky obstacle course heading to Romsey this weekend

IT IS set to be a spook-tacular event, with scores of residents expected to take on the course.
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Special performance to be shown in town

A ROBOT has adorned the top of a well known Romsey building to promote a new performance.
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Students get insight into studying abroad

PUPILS at a Hampshire school have had an insight into studying abroad, with the inaugural visit of ‘The International Universities Roadshow’.
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Three vehicle crash causing major delays on Southampton motorway

A THREE vehicle crash is causing major delays on a Southampton motorway this morning.
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Family devastated after 'wonderful' teenager kills himself

THE family of a Hampshire teenager have called for better mental health services for young people after he was discovered hanged at his home.
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Romsey Abbey is asking singers to make their voices heard

THEY are at the pinnacle of what they do and thousands come to watch their performances every year.
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Romsey town-centre site has been an 'eyesore' for 20 years - but that could be about to change

HOUSING could finally be built on a derelict part of a Hampshire town as civic chiefs secure vital funding.
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Parking charges frozen to get more people into Test Valley town centres

PARKING charges are set to be frozen to encourage more people to visit their local town centres.
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Met Office issues warning of flooding and high winds

A WEATHER warning for wind has been issued for Hampshire.
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Festive card shop pops up in Hampshire town (and yes, it's still October)

CHRISTMAS has come earlier to one Hampshire market town - very early.
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Revealed: How boundary changes could reshape Hampshire's political landscape

HOW Hampshire residents vote could be about to drastically change as proposals could see new parliamentary constituencies created.
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New church service to launch in market town this weekend

A ROMSEY church is encouraging people to join them for a new style service this weekend.
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Charity celebrates 50 years in town

THE year was 1967. Anne Packham and Diane Dawkins were young Romsey mothers. Diane had two children under five-years-old and Anne had one. Encouraged by the Oxfam Regional Organiser (Gordon McLeod), Anne and Diane established the Romsey Oxfam Support Group. Shortly afterwards, Woolworths offered premises, rent-free, in The Hundred, and the friends, in September 1967, established the very first charity shop in the town, entirely volunteer-run.
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No fly-tipping fines in first year of charge

NOT a single person was issued with an ‘on-the-spot’ fine in the Test Valley area for fly-tipping during the first year of the new penalty coming into effect, new figures have revealed.
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Council going green

HAMPSHIRE County Council is lighting the way to energy savings by replacing three quarters of lights in its buildings with low energy LEDs.
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Saints legend helps launch blooming school display

SAINTS legend joined more than 30 schoolchildren to plant thousands of flowers.
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World record attempt in town tomorrow

HUNDREDS of hopping mad hula-hoopers are set to take over a Hampshire manor house in a bid to set a new world record while raising money for charity.
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Pupils ready to help others stay safe online

PUPILS at a Hampshire primary school are some of the first in the county to become fully equipped to defeat Cyber Sea Monsters and help other students stay safe online.
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Flood defence plans on show to public until Saturday

MULTI-million pound proposals to improve flood defences in Romsey are on display until tomorrow.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds Walk the Test Way for local causes

HUNDREDS of people took on a hefty physical challenge to raise thousands for charity.
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Hundreds walk Test Way for local causes

HUNDREDS of people took on a hefty physical challenge to raise thousands for charity.
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Village holds annual scarecrow competition

SCORES of stuffed characters were spotted around a Hampshire village last week as locals got into the autumn spirit.
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Five council seats to be lost in Test Valley

FIVE borough council seats are set to be axed as final recommendations to reshaped the Test Valley are published.
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More than 1,000 sign petition against stripping community asset

MORE than 1,000 people have signed a petition to save a community asset after civic chiefs proposed to stop funding it.
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Dozens gather for official base opening

LOCALS, dignitaries and volunteers all came together to officially open a Romsey charity’s new base.
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Firefighter crisis is 'risking lives'

SAFETY campaigners are warning that the "worst ever" shortage of on-call firefighters across Hampshire is putting lives at risk.
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Walkers gearing up for Test Way charity event

MORE than 700 walkers are gearing up for Walk The Test Way.
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Sex attacker carried out horrific crimes at children's home

A MAN who carried out horrific sex attacks at a children's home has been jailed.
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Bell Street scheme to cost an extra £180K

REVISED plans for upgrade works on a major road in Romsey town centre are set to cost taxpayers nearly £200,000 more than first thought, a new report has found.
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Boy in court after allegedly hurling 'incendiary device' onto the M3

A 17-year-old boy accused of throwing an incendiary device on to a motorway, causing a major shutdown, has also been accused of blackmailing a school for thousands of pounds, a court has heard.
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New beer festival coming to Hampshire town

A NEW beer festival will bring ale and cider lovers to a Romsey venue.
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New beer festival coming to Hampshire town

A NEW beer festival will bring ale and cider lovers to a Romsey venue.
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Appeal launched to track down missing Hampshire man

AN APPEAL has been launched to track down a missing Romsey man.
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Man due on trial today charged with sex offences at children's home

A MAN charged with historic sex offences at a Hampshire children’s home is due to go on trial today.
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BREAKING: Bomb disposal team called after emergency services shut Hampshire motorway

A Hampshire motorway has been shut by a major "incident".
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PHOTOS: THREE HOUR delays after emergency services shut Hampshire motorway

A Hampshire motorway has been shut by a major "incident".
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Hampshire motorway closed and helicopter called after crash

A HAMPSHIRE motorway is closed in both directions after a crash.
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Plans for £6.2million flood defences to protect Hampshire town are given green light

MULTI-million pound plans to prevent flooding in Romsey have taken a huge step forward as civic chiefs vote to start work early next year.
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Plans for £6.2million flood defences to protect Hampshire town are given green light

MULTI-million pound plans to prevent flooding in Romsey have taken a huge step forward as civic chiefs vote to start work early next year.
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School ‘brings world’ to pupils

A ROMSEY school has collected a prestigious award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
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New lights installed at hall

NORTH Baddesley Village Hall is on a journey to help the planet - the management committee have raised funds to install LED lighting to reduce energy consumption by approximately two thirds.
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Test Valley chef nominated for national award by MP

A TEST Valley chef has said he is honoured to be nominated for a prestigious national prize.
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Dr Nick Broughton to take over a chief executive at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

A NEW leadership team has been appointed at a controversial Hampshire health trust, a year after the resignation of its former heads.
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Family of motorcyclist pays tribute to "beloved son" who was killed by a falling tree

THE family of a motorcyclist killed by a falling tree in a Hampshire town have paid tribute to their "beloved son".
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Tip faces axe yet again in latest round of council cuts

THE fate of Romsey’s well-used waste centre is up in the air as civic chiefs debate shutting up to half the sites across the area - just over a year after they were saved from closure.
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Suicide rates in county at nine-year low

SUICIDES rates in Hampshire have declined to the lowest rate in nine years, new figures reveal.
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Officers help those affected by Hurricane Irma

POLICE officers from Hampshire have been sent to the Caribbean to help residents affected by the devastation of Hurricane Irma.
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Vicar to give last service tomorrow

A POPULAR Hampshire vicar will hold his last service tomorrow before he takes a break from the church.
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Police name motorcyclist involved in fatal Hampshire incident

POLICE have confirmed the name of a motorcyclist who died following an incident in Romsey on Thursday.
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Police name motorcyclist involved in fatal Hampshire incident

POLICE have confirmed the name of a motorcyclist who died following an incident in Romsey on Thursday.
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Armed officers out in force across Hampshire after attack

HAMPSHIRE police has warned residents to expect armed officers on the county’s streets after the UK terror threat level moved to 'critical'.
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Tree falls and kills motorcyclist on Romsey road

A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a tree fell on him while he was driving on a Hampshire road.
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WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: Dog unleashed unprovoked attack on woman jogging in Hampshire road

A DOG owner whose pet unleashed an unprovoked attack on a passing jogger has been told he can keep the animal.
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Hampshire County Council fails to meet SEN targets

HAMPSHIRE County Council is among the authorities which have failed to deliver plans for thousands of children with special educational needs as they prepare to move into secondary school this September.
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Hampshire architects celebrate a quarter of a century of growth

ONE of Hampshire's largest architectural firms which has carried out projects at the county's hospitals, schools and universities is flying high after celebration a quarter of a century on the River Test.
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Romsey photographer claims prestigious awards

A ROMSEY photographer has been been crowned at a regional photography awards.
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Council called to refuse 94-home green space scheme

RESIDENTS have blasted plans for almost 100 new homes to be built on an “overdeveloped” area of Hampshire green space.
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PHOTOS: Thousands flock to day of agricultural fun

THOUSANDS of visitors flocked to a Hampshire market town over the weekend for a day of agricultural fun.
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Dozens have a 'quacking' time at Mottisfont Gruck Race

ALTHOUGH the weather may have been more appropriate for duck, dozens of locals turned out for an annual 'Gruck' race.
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Call for residents to have say on Hampshire countryside

CIVIC chiefs are calling on Hampshire residents to have their say in a bid to make sure the countryside is enjoyed by all.
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Halloween fun at Hampshire theme park

IT IS set to be a bumper Halloween for Hampshire residents as one theme park announces its frightfully fun-filled lineup.
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Looking back: Romsey show in the 80s

THOUSANDS of people will attend the 175th Romsey Show this weekend. Here, the Daily Echo takes a look back at a show from the past.
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New church service to launch in market town tomorrow - and there's a BBQ!

A ROMSEY church is encouraging people to join them for a new style service this weekend.
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Your guide to this year's Romsey Show

WITH attractions from horse competitions to dog displays on show, thousands of visitors are expected to flock to a Hampshire market town today (September 9) for a day of agricultural fun.
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Call for more donors as more than 100 on waiting list in county

NEARLY 150 people in Hampshire have died while waiting for organ transplants in the last decade, it has been revealed.
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Enhancement works start on major market town street

WORK has started on a Romsey town centre street to make it more accessible.
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Thousands expected at famous annual show tomorrow

WITH attractions from horse competitions to dog displays on show, thousands of visitors are expected to flock to a Hampshire market town tomorrow.
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Thunderstorm warning for Hampshire issued by Met Office

A WEATHER warning for thunderstorms and lightning has been issued for Hampshire.
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Driver disqualified for driving with no insurance

DRIVING with no insurance has cost a Romsey man a six-month driving ban.
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Heritage Open Days: See the hundreds of fun activities you can get involved in this weekend

IT'S the opportunity that comes once a year to peer into the history of Hampshire.
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Test Valley yachters take on the world’s best

A TEST Valley sailor competed in one of the world's biggest boating events.
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UPDATE: Traffic chaos as crash shuts motorway - and it will be closed for 'several hours'

A serious accident has shut a Hampshire motorway.
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Ex-soldier flying high after health scare

AN ex-soldier from Stockbridge has taken to the skies to raise money for two charities that are, almost literally, close to his heart.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds flock to food festival

A HAMPSHIRE town became foodie heaven as succulent surprises awaited visitors around every corner.
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New chairman sought for triennial event

AFTER this summer’s successful Romsey Festival, thoughts are already turning to the next scheduled date – July 2020.
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Council partners with Amazon in bid to help social care patients

VOICE activated technology will be trialled on elderly people receiving social care in Hampshire in a UK first.
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Harvest Festival fun at town event

AS THE summer ends and autumn advances, we enjoy the harvest from our gardens and local food suppliers.
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Endangered bird making comeback at Hampshire beauty spots

AN ENDANGERED summer bird is bouncing back at two former commercial timber plantations in Hampshire, now National Trust woodland and heathland restoration sites
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Annual 'Gruck' race heading to Mottisfont

MOTTISFONT Cricket Club is holding their annual Gruck Racing tomorrow.
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Food festival to take over Romsey this weekend

IT IS set to be a bustling day for foodies in Romsey this weekend as the annual Food Festival comes to the market town.
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Show organisers promise 'end of summer spectacular'

VISITORS are promised an end of summer spectacular as a Hampshire market town gears up to celebrate 175 years of The Romsey Show.
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WEEKEND FUN: Our top 10 things to do across Hampshire

FROM films to food and trains to cars, it's a busy weekend for Hampshire's many attractions.
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Food festival to take over Romsey this weekend

IT IS set to be a bustling day for foodies in Romsey this weekend as the annual Food Festival comes to the market town.
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Tributes paid to well-known pub landlady

TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Romsey’s best known faces.
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Boat to be launched in memory of Hampshire sailor

THE legacy a Romsey sailor is to live on at a Hampshire activity centre.
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Businesses team up to help people with learning difficulties

ROMSEY’S bid to become the first Makaton-friendly town in the UK has edged a step closer as more businesses signed up to help those with learning difficulties.
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Businesses team up to help people with learning difficulties

ROMSEY’S bid to become the first Makaton-friendly town in the UK has edged a step closer as more businesses signed up to help those with learning difficulties.
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Businesses team up to help people with learning difficulties

ROMSEY’S bid to become the first Makaton-friendly town in the UK has edged a step closer as more businesses signed up to help those with learning difficulties.
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Major town centre road to close for six months

A MAJOR street in a Hampshire town is set to be closed for more than six months as work starts on the latest phase of million-pound improvements.
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Tributes to late Hampshire-born journalist behind the Jimmy Saville investigation

TRIBUTES have been paid to a prominent Romsey-born television news correspondent who has died after suffering a stroke.
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Tributes to late Hampshire-born journalist behind the Jimmy Saville investigation

TRIBUTES have been paid to a prominent Romsey-born television news correspondent who has died after suffering a stroke.
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Locals invited to show’s celebratory picnic event

WITH nearly three weeks until The Romsey Show, the celebrations are about to begin with members and non-members invited to a 175th anniversary evening.
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County's officers attacked three times a day

MORE than 1,000 assaults on police officers take place every year, it has been reported.
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GCSE results day 2017 - as it happens

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Pair who sought the most interesting views of the Test to present tribute

A TRIBUTE to the River Test will be on show in a Romsey art gallery later this year.
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Cyclist to ride nearly 1,000 miles in just nine days

A ROMSEY man is taking on the iconic challenge of cycling from Lands’ End to John O Groats to raise vital cash for charity.
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Pair who sought the most interesting views of the Test to present tribute

A TRIBUTE to the River Test will be on show in a Romsey art gallery later this year.
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Thousands of pounds will go to help groups in Hampshire tackle mental health issues in young people

THOUSANDS of pounds could go to help groups who help young people with mental health issues in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Prizes presented at allotment show

GREEN-FINGERED growers made a great impression at Romsey Allotment Holders Association’s annual show.
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Awards galore at 106th event

“What a glorious and happy day” and “the atmosphere was electric” were just two of the many positive comments received after the 106th Bartley Horticultural Annual Show.
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Teens prepare for GCSE results day

IT’S the day that thousands of Hampshire youngsters will remember for the rest of their lives.
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Celebration of annual show as big day looms

WITH nearly two weeks until The Romsey Show, the celebrations are about to begin with members and non-members invited to a 175th anniversary evening.
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Celebration of annual show as big day looms

WITH nearly two weeks until The Romsey Show, the celebrations are about to begin with members and non-members invited to a 175th anniversary evening.
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Celebration of annual show as big day looms

WITH nearly two weeks until The Romsey Show, the celebrations are about to begin with members and non-members invited to a 175th anniversary evening.
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New hair salon opens in town

ROMSEY has a new hair salon.
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Celebration of annual show as big day looms

WITH nearly two weeks until The Romsey Show, the celebrations are about to begin with members and non-members invited to a 175th anniversary evening.
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Special performance to be shown in town from tomorrow

A ROBOT has adorned the top of a well known Romsey building to promote a new performance.
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Search for county’s next up-and-coming journalists

EVER wanted to be a newspaper journalist, a roving TV reporter or make a living out of social media?
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Accreditation in sight for Romsey

ROMSEY'S bid to become the first Makaton-friendly town in the UK has edged a step closer as more businesses in the town sign up to help those with learning difficulties.
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Latest planning applications

PLANNING Applications received in the Southern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending August 11.
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Judges rule that man can be extradited to US

AN ALLEGED American paedophile can be extradited to the US to face a catalogue of child sex charges, a judge has ruled.
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Emotional tributes to teenager found in Hampshire woodland

TRIBUTES have been paid to a young woman whose body was discovered in Hampshire woodland.
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Feud over way council responded to appeal

A ROMSEY father has branded a Hampshire council as "discriminatory towards disabled people" after they slapped him with a parking fine, despite his daughter's blue badge being displayed.
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Cost of policing rural crime down on last year

THE cost of rural crime in Hampshire plummeted by 30 per cent last year, according to new figures.
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More than a day lost by surgery booking dodgers

MORE than 30 hours of appointment time was lost in Romsey after patients failed to turn up during just one month, the Advertiser can reveal.
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Man's 'football injury' turned out to be something worse

WHEN 18-year-old Morgan Penn went to the doctor suffering from leg pain, it was thought that it was down to a football injury.
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Christian Comment: 'Christian discipline is like a race'

WITH the extensive television coverage it would have been difficult not to have seen some of the World Athletic championships which concluded last Sunday.
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Council spends £3,000 on awards evening

CIVIC chiefs spent more than £3,000 of taxpayer’s money on attending a glittering London awards ceremony - only to come home empty-handed.
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Further call for safe crossing point on dangerous bend

ANOTHER campaign has been launched to protect the safety of the town's school children on a notoriously dangerous bend.
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Residents called to give blood at drive

RESIDENTS are being urged to donate blood at a drive later this month.
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‘I thought no one would believe me’

WHEN Sarah O'Connor went to the police in 2015 to report her stepfather for historic sexual assault she was amazed that she was believed.
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Church services for Romsey and Crampmoor

Romsey Abbey - parish church of Romsey
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Celebrations across county for A-Level results

IT WAS a day of celebration across the county has hundreds of students celebrated their A Level results.
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Man fined for breaking family court order

A TEST Valley man has been fined for breaking an order made by the family court in Southampton.
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PHOTOS: Police launch witness appeal as crash leaves two men fighting for their lives

POLICE have now launched an appeal for witnesses after a serious crash left two men fighting for their lives.
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New crematorium to open near Romsey

A NEW crematorium is set to open in Romsey next week after almost two years of development.
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Tributes after body of teenager found in estate

A HAMPSHIRE town has been left in shock after the body of a young woman was discovered close to several family homes.
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Air ambulance called and road shut after serious crash

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a crash on a Hampshire road.
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MP attends garden party

ROMSEY MP, Caroline Noakes, dropped in to the proceedings at the annual garden party of Green View nursing home, Lockerley Green.
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Fewer children being arrested in county

ARRESTS of children in Hampshire have dropped significantly, according to new figures released by a national charity.
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Teenager found dead in Hampshire estate

THE body of a 19-year-old woman has been found in a Hampshire town.
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Hampshire A-Level results 2017 - as they happen

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Don't panic - universities offer advice on A-level results day

UNIVERSITY experts are advising future students “don’t panic”
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Cyclist to ride nearly 1,000 miles in just nine days

A ROMSEY man is taking on the iconic challenge of cycling from Lands’ End to John O Groats to raise vital cash for charity.
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Railway passengers braced for second day of disruption after train collision

Commuters travelling on one of the country's busiest passenger rail networks face a second day of disruption to their journeys.
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North ventures south for tour

HE IS touring the borough to get to know the constituents.
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PHOTOS: Train derails after collision and causes railway chaos

RAILWAYS services heading to London Waterloo are facing severe disruption after reports that two trains collided.
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Woman using her ordeal to help other sex attack victims get justice

WHEN Sarah O’Connor went to the police in 2015 to report her stepfather for historic sexual assault she was amazed that she was believed.
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More elderly drivers are taking to the roads

HAMPSHIRE has more drivers over the age of 90 than any other county outside of Greater London, new figures show.
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Apprentices awarded for their hard work

THEY have worked hard to impress.
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Traffic disruption on Hampshire roads as thousands of revellers leave music festival

MOTORISTS are facing traffic delays as revellers leave a Hampshire music festival.
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History behind market town's car parks

CAR parks are necessary if modern towns are to function, but most of us regard them as boring and not worth a second thought. In fact each of the Romsey car parks has its own history, and it is by chance that the land has become a car park and not been built over.
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Heavy debate over "lack of information" in school homes bid

PLANNERS debated for hours over proposals for a retirement village at the site of a controversially closed boarding school.
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PHOTOS: Meteor shower puts on spectacular show for Hampshire stargazers

Skygazers were treated to a spectacular display of celestial fireworks over Hampshire last night as the Earth flew through a cloud of cometary dust.
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Dog show is a big success

IT WAS another successful year for the popular King's Somborne Dog Show.
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Christian Comment: ‘Life is nothing if not unpredictable’

I CAME back to take services at Romsey Abbey last Sunday ,after a year out, to a wonderful welcome from the congregation! I preached a little about how life can change in the blink of an eye.
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Call for help at town gallery

HAMPSHIRE Art & Craft CIC, the social enterprise who set up and run Romsey’s Rum’s Eg, is looking to expand its team.
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'Green Gap' estate proposals turned down

A 365-home estate, in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, was unanimously refused by planners.
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Roaring success at annual Beaulieu supercar weekend

IT WAS a roaring success - in more ways than one.
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Thousands raised for charity by Test Valley father and son

THOUSANDS of pounds were raised for a national charity by a Romsey father.
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Church services for Romsey and Crampmoor

Romsey Abbey - parish church of Romsey
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Charity to open new base before end of the month

THE new home of one of the town's most loved charities is set to throw open its doors before the end of the month.
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Severe traffic after crash blocks Hampshire motorway

MOTORISTS are facing delays after a crash blocked two lanes of a motorway.
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Urgent call for village hall volunteers

A SHORTAGE of volunteers willing to take on community projects seems to have reached crisis proportions in a Hampshire village.
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Met Office issues weather warning as rain set to batter Hampshire

THE Met Office has issued a weather warning for torrential rain in Hampshire later this week.
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Thousands of pounds raised at golf day

A GOLF day raised thousands of pounds for a specialist hospital department.
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MP opens new Chilworth laboratory

THE new global laboratories of a Hampshire company were opened in Chilworth this week.
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Teenage dealer caught with £2,000 of drugs in his underwear

A TEENAGE dealer who made up to £350-a-day has been jailed after being caught with drugs in his underwear.
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Council office is recognised as a safe place

TEST Valley Borough Council’s Romsey office has been designated as a Safe Place, where vulnerable members of the community can trust that staff have committed to helping anyone feeling lost, scared or upset while out on their own.
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READER LETTER: Tram link from Southampton to Romsey would be a farce

A tram link to Southampton – what for? We already have a good rail link to this area.
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READER LETTER: Tram link from Southampton to Romsey would be a farce

A tram link to Southampton – what for? We already have a good rail link to this area.
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Revealed: Plans to build 350 homes in Hampshire countryside

MORE than 350 homes could be built in the Hampshire countryside if a scheme is approved next week.
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Revealed: Unusual weather patterns led to flood

RECORD-breaking winter rainfall that led to devastating flooding across Hampshire has been blamed on unusual weather patterns in the tropics.
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Charity single raises hundreds for good cause

HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised by residents of a Hampshire retirement home, after they released their own charity single.
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REVEALED: Nearly 2,000 cyber attacks launched in bid to get hold of your bank details

MORE than 1,800 people and businesses in Hampshire have been attacked by ‘banking trojans’ in the past six months, the Daily Echo can reveal.
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Estate going before planners next week

MORE than 350 homes could be built in the Test Valley countryside if a scheme is approved next week.
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Swim teacher retires after more than three decades

SHE has been teaching generations of residents to swim for more than three decades.
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Flute choir claim top prize at national event

AFTER beating off stiff competition, a Hampshire flute choir has been crowned champions of a national competition.
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PHOTOS: The young stars battling to play at The Dell

THEY were the youngsters hoping to earn an experience not even money could buy.
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Queues for 15 miles on Hampshire motorways after crash

DRIVERS are facing 15-mile queues on Hampshire's motorways.
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Church services

Romsey Abbey.
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Scandal-hit school may be turned into homes

THE site of a scandal-hit former boarding school could be turned into a retirement village when it goes before planners next week.
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Revealed: The 'embarrassing' ways British tourists make themselves understood on holiday

Almost half of British holidaymakers are embarrassed at not being able to speak the language in a foreign country, according to a poll.
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PHOTOS: Fire crews race to kitchen blaze

Fire crews had to race to property near Romsey after a first floor kitchen was discovered ablaze.
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UPDATE: Hole appears in busy Hampshire motorway (and police are looking into it...)

A HOLE has appeared in the road on a busy Hampshire motorway this morning.
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‘Small number’ of combustible cladding cases found

ONLY a “very small number” of council-owned buildings contain combustible cladding, civic chiefs say.
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Fraud warning after scammers claim to be police officers

RESIDENTS in a Hampshire town near Winchester are being urged to be careful after three reports of fraud on the same day.
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Alleged US paedophile living in Hampshire faces anxious wait in extradition fight

AN ALLEGED American paedophile living in Hampshire faces an anxious wait to see if he can be extradited to the US on a string of child sex offences.
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UPDATE AND PHOTO: Crash causes rush-hour motorway delays on M3 and M27

MOTORISTS are facing delays after a car overturned on the M3.
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Fraud warning after scammers claim to be police officers

RESIDENTS in a Hampshire town near Winchester are being urged to be careful after three reports of fraud on the same day.
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Alleged US paedophile living in Hampshire faces anxious wait in extradition fight

AN ALLEGED American paedophile living in Hampshire faces an anxious wait to see if he can be extradited to the US on a string of child sex offences.
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Trust gets to work on town’s new reserve

THE establishment of Fishlake Meadows as a reserve has huge personal significance for me.
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Cheeki Rafiki operator goes into liquidation

A YACHTING company convicted of failing to ensure the safety of one of its vessels, which led to the death of a Romsey man, has gone into liquidation.
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Tennis club in bid to get more residents active

A NEW access gate and online booking system is being launched at Romsey and Abbey Tennis Club to get more people playing tennis.
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Valley remembers cricketing legend Peter

CRICKET lovers are mourning the loss of a well-known and respected player and groundsman.
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Romsey camera club holds trophy presentation

THE garden of King John’s House, Romsey, was the setting for the Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club’s annual presentation of trophies.
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Memorial park recognised again

A ROMSEY park has received a prestigious award for the tenth consecutive year.
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Park wins prestigious award for 10th year in a row

A HAMPSHIRE park has received a prestigious award for the tenth consecutive year.
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Financier admits dog porn charge

A “THRILL-seeking” Hampshire financier took sexually explicit pictures of himself and his dog, a court heard.
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Scores of activities on offer at army museum

SUMMER entertainment at the Museum of Army Flying is set to be out of this world when a mobile planetarium lands in its Hayward Hall next week.
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Enhancement works set to begin later this year

A DATE has been set for improvements works to begin in a well-used Romsey street as part of a million-pound scheme.
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See all the photos from Romsey Carnival in this week's Advertiser!

HUNDREDS of spectators braved torrential rain and got into the carnival spirit for an annual event.
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New shop opens at M27 service station

MOTORWAY drivers can stop off for some groceries thanks to the opening of a convenience store which has created 20 new jobs at a Hampshire services.
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Work begins on new preschool

WORK has begun on building a new Hampshire pre-school that will serve scores of children.
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Revealed: Multi-million pound tram plans to link Romsey to Southampton

BUSINESS leaders have thrown their weight behind a multimillion-pound super tram system that would link Romsey with Southampton.
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See all the photos from Romsey Carnival in this week's Advertiser!

HUNDREDS of spectators braved torrential rain and got into the carnival spirit for an annual event.
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New shop opens at M27 service station

MOTORWAY drivers can stop off for some groceries thanks to the opening of a convenience store which has created 20 new jobs at a Hampshire services.
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Work begins on new preschool

WORK has begun on building a new Hampshire pre-school that will serve scores of children.
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Immigration police swoop on Hampshire neighbourhood

THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after a lorry driver raised the alarm.
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PHOTOS: American aircraft carrier set to dominate Hampshire's coastline TODAY

ONE of the world’s most powerful aircraft carriers will be visiting Hampshire today.
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Italian performers bring skills to festival

MEMBERS of an Italian theatre group were welcomed to Hampshire as part of the Romsey Festival.
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Romsey schoolchildren buy food for less fortunate with money they raised

A GROUP of Romsey schoolchildren helped raise hundreds of pounds to buy food for those less fortunate.
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Shortlist announced for Test Valley Business Awards

WITH just two months to go until the big night, the shortlist of 18 finalists across the Test Valley Business Awards’ six categories have been announced.
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PHOTOS: Resident refuse to let rain dampen their parade

HUNDREDS of spectators braved torrential rain and got into the carnival spirit for an annual event.
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Football match tribute to Romsey dad

FRIENDS and family of a Hampshire father killed in a hit and run came together for a memorial day.
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Firefighter shortage hitting rural bases

A CHRONIC shortage of ‘on call’ firefighters is hampering the service in rural areas of Hampshire.
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Makeover for visitor centre

A WELL-USED visitor centre in a Hampshire town has received a vital make-over.
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Firefighter shortage hitting rural bases

A CHRONIC shortage of ‘on call’ firefighters is hampering the service in rural areas of Hampshire.
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PHOTOS: Schoolchildren raise hundred to buy food for less fortunate

A GROUP of Romsey schoolchildren helped raise hundreds of pounds to buy food for those less fortunate.
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Romsey Carnival: Road closures and procession route

Hundreds of spectators are set to line the streets of a Hampshire market town this afternoon for an annual procession.
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Carnival procession to hit the street of Romsey TODAY

ONE of the highlights of the Romsey Carnival is to take place this afternoon.
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Vicar of Romsey to take on new role as dean

HE IS one of the most recognisable faces in the market town he calls home.
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Horse rider fined after her dogs attack sheep

A HAMPSHIRE equestrian was in court after her savage dogs launched a ferocious attack on an enclosure of sheep.
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Town may be forced to build more homes

MORE homes could be built in and around Romsey as part of government plans to force councils to increase their housing targets, it has been revealed.
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PHOTOS: Looking back at the iconic bed race

On Tuesday we saw people scoot around Romsey on beds, go-karts and wheelbarrows, while tomorrow we have the opportunity to see brightly decorated floats wind their way through the market town’s centre.
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TV icon visits school to help children stay safe

A TEST Valley primary school welcomed TV presenter Esther Rantzen to talk to pupils about understanding and protecting themselves from child abuse.
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Music festival attracts thousands

THOUSANDS of people gathered for a festival in celebration of youth music in Romsey.
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PHOTOS: No need to get for this race as residents push beds around town

IT’S not your usual way to get around a traditional market town, but this year’s Romsey Carnival Bed Race race didn’t disappoint.
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PHOTOS: No need to get for this race as residents push beds around town

IT’S not your usual way to get around a traditional market town, but this year’s Romsey Carnival Bed Race race didn’t disappoint.
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State pension age set to rise, Government announces

The state pension age will rise from 67 to 68 from 2037, Work and Pensions Secretary David Gauke has announced.
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PHOTOS: Spectacular thunderstorm creates lightning show over Southampton

TORRENTIAL rain battered the south coast as the warm weather took a turn for the worse.
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Exhibition showcases town's WW1 project

HUNDREDS turned out for the final exhibition of the market town’s World War One Project.
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Carpenter has garage burgled twice in a year

A TEST Valley man has been “left with nothing” after being targeted by burglars for a second time, in less than a year.
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Food festival to return

ROMSEY will be bursting with local produce as the annual Food Festival comes to town.
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Romsey Carnival kicks off TODAY

HUNDREDS of residents are expected to line to streets for the start of the Romsey Carnival this evening.
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Thunderstorm and hail warning for Hampshire issued by Met Office

A WEATHER warning for thunderstorms and torrential rain has been issued for Hampshire.
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Hooded gang attacks student at school

A HOODED gang attacked a student at a Hampshire school.
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Police investigating assault at school

POLICE have launched an investigation after a boy was assaulted at a Hampshire school.
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Helicopter called out to police chase

Two men have been arrested after a chase involving the police helicopter.
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict on Cheeki Rafiki manslaughter charges

A JURY trying a company boss over the deaths of four people on board the Cheeki Rafiki yacht has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts on manslaughter charges.
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School celebrates Ofsted result

PUPILS and teachers are jumping for joy following their school’s “pleasing” Ofsted inspection Romsey School is celebrating the result of the report in which it was rated Outstanding in two of the four categories: leadership and behaviour; safety and welfare.
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UPDATE: Second school closes as water main serving 20,000 homes bursts

More to follow.
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Community comes to aid of gallery that was days from closure

COMMUNITY members have rallied together to help save a popular asset which was fighting to survive.
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Tribute to wartime women

A FUNNY and touching tribute to the fortitude of women on the home front comes to Romsey this week.
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PHOTOS: Romsey turns into parade of colour at Beggars Fair

Thousands of people enjoyed stalls, barbecues and entertainment as Romsey hosted its annual Beggars Fair.
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PHOTOS: Romsey turns into parade of colour at Beggars Fair

Thousands of people enjoyed stalls, barbecues and entertainment as Romsey hosted its annual Beggars Fair.
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PHOTOS: Primary school fete draws in the crowds

HUNDREDS of visitors attended a summer fair at a Romsey school.
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Romsey beauty spot set to be managed by wildlife trust

ROMSEY’S newest nature reserve is to be managed by a wildlife trust.
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PHOTOS: Mountbatten School pupil arrives at their prom in a 'learner' mobility scooter

IT wasn't quite a horse and carriage, but one Mountbatten School student was delighted to arrive at her prom in a specially-modified 'learner' mobility scooter.
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Disappointment at festival as celebrity gardener 'forgot' about the event

VISITORS were left disappointed when one of British TV’s favourite gardeners failed to turn up for a talk at the Romsey festival.
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Disappointment at festival as celebrity gardener 'forgot' about the event

VISITORS were left disappointed when one of British TV’s favourite gardeners failed to turn up for a talk at the Romsey festival.
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Saints legend helps launch bloom bid

A TOTAL of 260 hanging baskets, 12 boxes and dozens of keen young gardeners. That’s what an entry into the Test Valley in Bloom competition takes.
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Saints legend helps launch bloom bid

A TOTAL of 260 hanging baskets, 12 boxes and dozens of keen young gardeners. That’s what an entry into the Test Valley in Bloom competition takes.
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Man jailed for sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl

A MAN has been jailed for seven years after sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.
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Man arrested after burglars attack woman with crowbar in her home

POLICE have arrested a man after a woman was attacked with a crowbar during a burglary at her home.
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Hampshire could see lightning and hailstorms as Met Office issues weather warning

HAMPSHIRE could be battered by thunderstorms and torrential rain, says the Met Office.
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Nearly 40 per cent of primary students fail to reach standards in reading, writing and maths

Almost 40% of primary school pupils in England failed to meet the Government's expected standard in reading, writing and maths, national SATs tests results show.
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PHOTOS: From Saints star to chauffeur - Matt le Tissier appears at The Romsey School prom

Saints legend Matt le Tissier made his second prom appearance this year, chauffeuring family friends Rebecca Mills and Nathan Carey to The Romsey School prom.
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Singer-songwriter launches debut EP with busking tour of Hampshire

A ROMSEY singer songwriter has kick-started his solo music career by busking around the south to debut his new EP.
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Singer takes to streets to promote new EP

A ROMSEY singer songwriter has kick-started his solo music career by busking around the south to debut his new EP.
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Town centre gets colourful ahead of festival

ROMSEY Town Centre has exploded with colour thanks to locals using their knitting skills.
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Borough council branded 'out of control' over pay increase

TEST Valley Borough Council has been branded "out of control" by angry residents and business owners after awarding its staff a third consecutive two and a half per cent pay rise.
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Romsey Festival kicks-off tomorrow

AFTER all the preparation over many months and years, the 11th Romsey Festival finally opens tomorrow.
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PHOTOS: Firefighters tackle building blaze in Hampshire

Firefighters were called to a large outbuilding blaze last night.
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Test Valley woman left lying unconscious with fractured skull after burglary

A WOMAN was left lying unconscious with a fractured skull after a burglar hit her over the head at her home.
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Road collision leaves five people injured

FIVE people were injured in a road traffic accident in a Hampshire village after when two private vehicles collided on Romsey Road in Lockerley just after 7:45pm. 
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Annual show set to celebrate 175 years

HERITAGE and history will form part of the spectacle as The Romsey Show hits a landmark 175 years.
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Plans approved to update theatre after five-month battle

PLANS to renovate one of Romsey’s most iconic landmarks have finally been approved following a five-month battle against rejected proposals to raise its roof.
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Firm takes on first female undertaker

A ROMSEY funeral directors has praised an employee after she became its first female undertaker.
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Birthday dinner raises nearly £40,000 for charity

A SPECIAL gala dinner in Romsey raised almost £40,000 for Wessex Heartbeat on its 25th birthday.
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Man found dead was 'facing eviction and thousands of pounds of debt'

A HAMPSHIRE man who was found dead in woodland was thousands of pounds in debt, an inquest heard.
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UPDATE: 'Long delays' after vehicle breaks down on Hampshire commuter road

Commuters are warned to expect long delays this morning as a vehicle has broken down on a busy Hampshire road.
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Hampshire couple take on gruelling Himalayan trek for vital research

A HAMPSHIRE couple have braved the elements to gather vital research for a lifesaving organisation.
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How did missing man die?

DETAILS of how a Hampshire man came to be found dead in a field will be revealed at an inquest next week.
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Calls for memorial to Countess Mountbatten

CALLS have been made for a memorial to be placed in Romsey to remember the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who died earlier this week.
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Motorists and commuters face traffic problems caused by roadworks

MOTORISTS and commuters could face traffic problems while emergency work is carried out on a busy road.
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Police helicopter searches town for 'high risk' missing person

A POLICE helicopter was hovering over a Hampshire town in the early hours of this morning as officers searched for a “high risk” missing person.
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Busy Romsey road to be partially shut for almost a month

A WELL-used road in Romsey is to be partially-closed for almost a month as emergency works take place.
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LGBT group slams Theresa May over DUP talks

A HAMPSHIRE LGBT organisation has spoken out over Tory plans to strike a deal with a party that is opposed to same-sex marriage.
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Solar farm plans given go-ahead

PLANS to build a 178-acre solar farm in the Hampshire countryside have been given the green light.
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General Election 2017: Full coverage of Hampshire's results

IT was a surprise few expected.
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Caroline Nokes wins Romsey & Southampton North with increased majority

CONSERVATIVE Caroline Nokes has increased her majority in Romsey and Southampton North.
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Swimming pool handed £250,000 to upgrade

ROMSEY Rapids is to get more than £250,000 worth of improvements as part of an investment package to upgrade sporting facilities across the borough.
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Voting underway across Hampshire in the General Election

General Election 2017: Residents across Hampshire go to the polls today to cast their votes
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Yacht firm boss on trial over death of four sailors in the North Atlantic

The director of a Southampton yachting management company is to go on trial today for the manslaughter of four sailors who died when the Cheeki Rafiki capsized in the North Atlantic.
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Just a day to go until Hampshire goes to the polls

HAMPSHIRE goes to the polls tomorrow as Britain holds what Prime Minister Theresa May has dubbed the most important general election in her lifetime.
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Hampshire goes barking mad for the Great British Dog Walk at Foxbury Common

HAMPSHIRE went barking mad for the Great British Dog Walk.
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Plan for huge solar farm in Wellow to go before planners TODAY

PROPOSALS to build one of the UK’s biggest solar parks on the outskirts of a Test Valley village will go before planners this afternoon.
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Hampshire goes barking mad for the Great British Dog Walk at Foxbury Common

HAMPSHIRE went barking mad for the Great British Dog Walk.
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Council leader 'won't resign' over Manchester bombing tweet

NEW Test Valley Borough Council leader Phil North has said he will not resign following criticism of comments he made in the aftermath of the terrorist bombing in Manchester.
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Beggars Fair back for 25th year

IT IS set to be one of the liveliest events in Romsey this year.
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Photographic competition deadline tomorrow

BUDDING photographers have just a day left to submit their best snaps for a competition.
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Beauty spot set to be brought into council ownership

COMMUNITY leaders have welcomed a deal to bring Fishlake Meadows into council ownership.
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The Flying Scotsman is coming to Hampshire - here's what you need to know

A WORLD famous locomotive is set to pass through Hampshire this week, with hundreds of enthusiasts expected to line the tracks.
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Hampshire venues tighten up security following Manchester attack

HAMPSHIRE venues are set to beef up their security following the Manchester terror attack.
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Hampshire reacts after suicide bomb attack leaves 22 dead in Manchester

HAMPSHIRE politicians and emergency services have responded to a suicide bomber attack in Manchester which left 22 people dead.
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Tribute to cyclists killed at New Forest blackspot

SAFETY campaigners staged a 30-mile ride in memory of cyclists killed on the roads – including two who died at the same spot.
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Fortnight of closures begin on busy Southampton road

A busy Southampton road is set to close tonight as part of a fortnight of overnight closures.
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PHOTOS: How the carnival was celebrated more than 90 years ago

EVERY year, locals gather in their droves in Romsey town centre to catch a glimpse of the passing Romsey Carnival.
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Care scheme gets £1.6million grant - but work has yet to begin

THE future of an £11.2 million extra care facility in Romsey, to be built on the site of the controversially closed Nightingale Lodge, will be revealed next week.
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Care scheme gets £1.6million grant - but work has yet to begin

THE future of an £11.2 million extra care facility in Romsey, to be built on the site of the controversially closed Nightingale Lodge, will be revealed next week.
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Woman cut from car after crash

A WOMAN had to be cut from her car following a collision near Romsey.
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Woman cut from car after crash

A WOMAN had to be cut from her car following a collision near Romsey.
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The Hundred in Romsey will be closed today

A HAMPSHIRE town centre road willl be closed all day today.
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Boss of 'green' energy company jailed for £250,000 swindle

THE Hampshire boss of a green energy company has been jailed for a swindle in which he lied to get a £250,000 loan from a Government scheme.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds of runners join in 'super' relay race

HUNDREDS of people pounded Hampshire streets to raise money for charity.
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UPDATE: Several Hampshire hospitals hit by cyber attack threatening to delete NHS files

SEVERAL hospitals in Hampshire have been struck by a massive cyber attack threatening to delete NHS files unless a ransom is paid.
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New leader appointed at Test Valley Borough Council

A NEW leader has been appointed at Test Valley Borough Council - bringing an end Ian Carr's 18 year tenure.
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Investigation underway into house fire which left two men in hospital

AN INVESTIGATION is underway to discover the cause of a major blaze in a Hampshire market town which left two people in hospital.
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Firefighters battling blaze at Hampshire home

Firefighters are battling to save a Hampshire home which is currently on fire.
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Candidates revealed for snap General Election

SEVERAL candidates for next month's snap general election have been revealed, with a few familiar faces in the hunt for the Romsey seat.
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COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2017: Hampshire heads to the polls

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn will be looking for any potential indicators about their General Election chances as voters have their say in local elections. Campaigning for the national vote on June 8 will slow drastically on Thursday because of the elections at 88 councils in England, Scotland and Wales, plus mayoral contests - which include six new devolved super-regions. But the battle for control at local authorities across the country has been overshadowed in recent weeks by the highly unusual decision - in organisational terms, at least - of Prime Minister Mrs May to call a General Election within weeks.
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Hampshire goes to the polls tomorrow as 78 seats are up for grabs

HAMPSHIRE goes to the polls tomorrow as the county council faces its first major test of public opinion for four years.
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Romsey model is dancing with the stars

WHILE many youngsters aspire to be pop stars living in the celebrity limelight, Hannah Levitt-Collins had her sights set on being a backing dancer to the stars.
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Hampshire motorway to be closed throughout next weekend

A HAMPSHIRE motorway will be closed throughout next weekend as part of roadworks aimed at improving journey times.
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Broad range of new activities at show

HUNDREDS of spectators are expected to descend on Romsey this weekend for a major event in the town’s calendar.
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Thousands of homes without power this evening

Thousands of Hampshire residents are facing an evening without powercut following an outage.
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Firefighters called to shed blaze

FIREFIGHTERS are dealing with a shed fire in a Hampshire town.
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READER LETTER: Why the lack of Labour candidates in Hampshire seats?

HAVING studied politics since 1987 and lectured for more than eight years in the field, I have to ask, given the lack of Labour party candidates in Southampton Itchen, Romsey and Southampton North, Winchester, Eastleigh, New Forest East, New Forest West, Portsmouth North, Portsmouth South and many other constituencies: What are the Labour Party playing at? 
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Burglars smash into convenience story

POLICE are investigating a burglary at a Co-op in Romsey.
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Burglars smash into convenience story

POLICE are investigating a burglary at a Co-op in Romsey.
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Hundreds of residents expected to protest 60-home development

HUNDREDS of residents are again expected to protest plans to build 60 homes in a Hampshire village.
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Police alert after 'suspicious incident'

THE police are appealing for witnesses to a suspicious incident in North Baddesley.
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Could derelict development be set for new lease of life?

IT HAS stood empty at the centre of a Hampshire town for almost three decades.
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PHOTOS: Teenager battles to become Britain's Next Top Model

THE competition is hotting up and the challenges are getting trickier.
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Man charged with string of sex offences at children's home

A MAN is due to appear in court today charged with historic sex offences at a Hampshire children’s home.
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Fire crews called to hazardous chemical leak

FIRE crews from across Hampshire have been called to a hazardous chemical leak.
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Theresa May calls for early general election - read the full text of her speech

Theresa May has called an early general election for June 8 in an announcement which has stunned Westminster.
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Ten-hour powercut hits properties in Hampshire

RESIDENTS and businesses have been without electricity for 10 hours after a powercut.
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Town remembers hard-fought battle

ONE hundred years ago, on April 9, 1917, the Battle of Arras was beginning in France.
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Just a week to go until speeding fines to rocket in Government crackdown

SPEEDING drivers will soon face stricter penalties and much higher fines based on what they earn.
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Town remembers hard-fought battle

ONE hundred years ago, on April 9, 1917, the Battle of Arras was beginning in France.
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Safety warning issued following kitchen fire at Hampshire flat

A fire broke out in a kitchen of a ground floor flat in Butlers Close, Lockerley
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New queen crowned for town carnival

A NEW queen has been selected for this year’s Romsey Carnival which will take place in the summer.
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Rare organ on show at Romsey Abbey

THE Abbey would have had an instrument similar to it more than 500 years ago.
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Hundreds of council bosses received payments totalling more than £100k

HUNDREDS of council bosses across the south received payments totalling more than £100,000 in one year alone, new figures have revealed.
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26 untaxed and abandoned vehicles clamped or seized in Hampshire town

MORE than two dozen vehicles were clamped in one day for having no tax or for being abandoned in New Milton.
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Incredible bravery shown by Hampshire officers and residents faced by criminals

HAMPSHIRE police officers and residents have been recognised for their commitment to fighting crime.
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More to be done to tackle people blocking emergency services, putting lives at risk

A HAMPSHIRE MP has echoed calls by firefighters for drivers to obey the Highway Code as more motorists are spotted blocking the Romsey Fire Station.
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Fees for DIY waste to be scrapped as part of fly-tipping crack down

COUNCILS are set to scrap fees for DIY waste as part of Government plans to curb fly-tipping.
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Planning officers accused of being disrespectful over proposals for more than 40 homes

A ROMSEY councillor has accused planning officers of showing disrespect towards him and fellow members over proposals for more than 40 homes in the town.
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More to be done to tackle people blocking emergency services, putting lives at risk

A HAMPSHIRE MP has echoed calls by firefighters for drivers to obey the Highway Code as more motorists are spotted blocking the Romsey Fire Station.
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Fees for DIY waste to be scrapped as part of fly-tipping crack down

COUNCILS are set to scrap fees for DIY waste as part of Government plans to curb fly-tipping.
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Planning officers accused of being disrespectful over proposals for more than 40 homes

A ROMSEY councillor has accused planning officers of showing disrespect towards him and fellow members over proposals for more than 40 homes in the town.
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More to be done to tackle people blocking emergency services, putting lives at risk

A HAMPSHIRE MP has echoed calls by firefighters for drivers to obey the Highway Code as more motorists are spotted blocking the Romsey Fire Station.
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Planning officers accused of being disrespectful over proposals for more than 40 homes

A ROMSEY councillor has accused planning officers of showing disrespect towards him and fellow members over proposals for more than 40 homes in the town.
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More to be done to tackle people blocking emergency services, putting lives at risk

A HAMPSHIRE MP has echoed calls by firefighters for drivers to obey the Highway Code as more motorists are spotted blocking the Romsey Fire Station.
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Romsey road closure extended for extra month

A HAMPSHIRE road is to remain shut for another month following complication during planned works.
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'Army' assembled to build new cancer centre

ROMSEY Cancer Support Centre has been assembling a ‘Jane’s Army’ to build an extension to the new support centre that they will be moving into during the Summer.
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Prestigious country show returns this month

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Student took his own life 'over pressure of uni degree'

A HAMPSHIRE student took his own life after struggling with the pressure of university work, an inquest heard.
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Candidates revealed for county council election

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Investigation after guinea pigs found abandoned and covered in faeces

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after two Guinea pigs were found abandoned, caged and covered in faeces.
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County set to benefit from cash for roads

HAMPSHIRE County Council is one of eight local authorities taking part in a national government initiative to improve safety on targeted roads.
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Hampshire road blocked after crash

A MAJOR Hampshire road is blocked after a crash.
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Newsquest calls on ad agencies to use local news media

NEWSQUEST is one of 24 of the UK's leading publishers calling on ad agencies and national brands to use local news media, rather than relying on the blind programmatic ad buying trap that is leading to household brands being placed alongside extremist, unsafe and fake news content.
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Hampshire councils fork out to accommodate new pound coin

MORE than £25,000 has been spent by councils across Hampshire modifying outdated ticket machines to accept the new £1 coin, it has been revealed.
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Chelsea Pensioners pay visit to Romsey memorial

THE first day of spring was greeted with a special, but informal visit to Romsey by two Chelsea Pensioners from the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.
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'Army' assembled to build new cancer centre

ROMSEY Cancer Support Centre has been assembling a ‘Jane’s Army’ to build an extension to the new support centre that they will be moving into during the Summer.
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PHOTOS: Firefighters tackle blaze at thatched cottage

FIREFIGHTERS are battling a fire at a thatched cottage near Romsey.
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PHOTOS: Firefighters tackling blaze at thatched cottage

FIREFIGHTERS are battling a fire raging at a thatched cottage near Romsey.
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Appeal for information after 50 hens stolen

POLICE are appealing for information after 50 hens were stolen in Hampshire.
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Theme park Paultons puts £10,000 towards new playground

PARENTS have launched a £50,000 campaign for a playground in their Hampshire village.
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Anti-social behaviour sparks calls for crack down

CALLS are being made for more to be done to crack down on anti-social behaviour in Romsey.
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Anti-social behaviour sparks calls for crack down

CALLS are being made for more to be done to crack down on anti-social behaviour in Romsey.
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Lorry driver who killed Southampton man in crash is jailed

A DISTRACTED lorry driver who was on his phone when he ploughed into and killed a Southampton biker is facing five years behind bars.
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Test Valley council nominates next leader

ANDOVER councillor Phil North has been nominated as the next leader of Test Valley Borough Council.
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Police cars and helicopter involved in chase through Hampshire

POLICE arrested three people after a 40-minute car and helicopter chase through Hampshire.
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'He has to resign': Planning boss could 'gain a fortune' from multi-million pound village plans

A CALL has been made for a council planning chief to resign over proposals to build a multi-million pound care village on land he owns.
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Second crash in 24-hours closes road

A CRASH has caused traffic delays on a Hampshire road.
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PHOTOS: Lucky escape for four people after car hits tree in Hampshire

A new driver who had just passed a test crashed a car just hours later on the A3090 near Romsey
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Power cut leaves nearly 1,000 homes without electricity

ALMOST a thousand Hampshire residents are without power this morning after an electrical fault.
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Hampshire MPs caught up in terrorist attack that left four people dead

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Demand for crossing on notorious bend over child safety fears

ANGRY parents are demanding the installation of a traffic light-controlled crossing on a notorious bend in a Hampshire town, in fear of their children's safety.
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Speeding fines set to rocket next month in Government crackdown

SPEEDING fines are set to skyrocket as courts are given new rules to deal with drivers.
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Waitrose curbs free hot drink offer for shoppers

Waitrose is to "refine" its offer of free tea and coffee for members of its loyalty card scheme by handing out cups after they have paid for their shopping.
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Burglary forces emergency closure of Hampshire school

A HAMPSHIRE school is shut today after a burglary.
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LATEST & PHOTOS: Southampton pub sealed off and security guard taken to hospital after robbery

Police have sealed off a Southampton pub.
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Hampshire firm behind pioneering research showing how drones can be used to save lives

A ROMSEY-based technology consultancy is leading the way with pioneering research to save lives using drones.
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Special needs fun day scrapped over health and safety fears

A day out for children with special needs at a Hampshire tourist attraction has been scrapped because of health and safety fears.
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Cost of prescriptions to rise

The cost of an NHS prescription in England will increase by 20p to £8.60 from April 1.
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PHOTOS: Raiders smash into convenience store

A ROMSEY convenience store has been broken into.
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Revolutionary coin-sized heart monitor implanted by Hampshire doctors

A REVOLUTIONARY coin-sized heart monitor has successfully been implanted by Hampshire doctors.
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MP backs head of Hampshire school after knife incident

AN MP has backed the head of a Hampshire school after a student was accused of threatening another boy with a craft knife last week.
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