Library teams up with foodbank to help Romsey girls

ROMSEY Library has teamed up with the town’s foodbank to help women and girls from low-income families to cope with their periods. On September 17, the Hampshire County Council-run library opened a distribution point for free sanitary products, ensuring the necessary supplies are available to those who might otherwise try to manage without. Hampshire County Council’s executive member for recreation and heritage, councillor Sean Woodward, said the council libraries were becoming hubs of commu
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Project launched to refurbish flood defences in Romsey

A MAJOR £120,000 project has begun to refurbish flood defences in Romsey.
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Residents urged to have their say on council tax scheme changes

TEST Valley residents are being encouraged to have their say on changes to council tax.
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'Apple Pressing' proves a success

TRANSITION Town Romsey has thanked attendees at an apple and pear press day.
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Most popular baby names in the borough revealed

THE MOST popular baby names in Test Valley last year were Oliver for boys and Florence for girls, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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Thousands take part in reading challenge

MORE than 100,000 books have been read by 25,000 Hampshire children in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, it has been revealed.
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Ten years of success for Romsey Hockey Club

A HAMPSHIRE hockey club is celebrating its ten year anniversary after combining two sides back in 2008.
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Most popular baby names in the borough revealed

THE MOST popular baby names in Test Valley last year were Oliver for boys and Florence for girls, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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Thousands take part in reading challenge

MORE than 100,000 books have been read by 25,000 Hampshire children in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, it has been revealed.
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New exhibition in Romsey set to start

For their Autumn Exhibition which starts on Saturday, the Romsey Art Group has included a special collection of work by its members to commemorate the centenary of the end of the Great War 1914-1918. From the iconic poppy of remembrance reflected in several works, to a moving portrait of his grandfather with his faithful horse entitled ‘Companions’ by Robert Sharpe, this themed part of the exhibition also includes ‘Sending a Text’ by Joy Dickens in which a pigeon is about to take wing
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LIVE: Updates as 'chaos' expected as M27 closes

Keep up to date with the latest traffic and travel news today as the M27 closes. Drivers have been warned to expect long delays, queues and "chaos" as the work begins to rebuild Romsey Road bridge.
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Weekend of traffic misery begins as M27 closes

LAST night miles of the M27 was closed as work to rebuild Romsey Road bridge began.
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Hunt still on for attacker who bit off ear of Romsey father

THE hunt for a man who bit off the ear of a Romsey father is still under way.
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Major project launched to refurbish flood defences in Romsey

A MAJOR £120,000 project to refurbish flood defences in Romsey has begun.
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'We are still reeling from shock': Family mark year after death of son in police shooting

THE Romsey mother of a man who was shot dead by police has spoken out for the first time, saying she is "still reeling".
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M27 closure to coincide with railway works

DRIVERS are set to face traffic chaos as buses will replace train services from and to Southampton this weekend, when part of the M27 will also be closed.
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'We are still reeling from shock': Family mark year after death of son in police shooting

THE Romsey mother of a man who was shot dead by police has spoken out for the first time, saying she is "still reeling".
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Timsbury Lake welcomes famous visitor in University event

TIMSBURY Lake welcomed a famous dragon as part of a University event.
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Net migration in Test Valley drops according to new figures

NET migration to the Test Valley has dropped since Brexit, official figures show.
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Timsbury Lake welcomes famous visitor in University event

TIMSBURY Lake welcomed a famous dragon as part of a University event.
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Council parish shake-up give green light by bosses

A NUMBER of ward boundary changes around Test Valley have been approved by the council after a summer-long consultation.
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Roadworks to be halted on diversion routes ahead of M27 closure

ROADWORKS will be halted on nearby routes as county bosses warn of the “significant disruption” ahead of a £19m bridge replacement project that will close the M27 this weekend.
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Former Ofsted inspector now best-selling author – with a book on inspections

A FORMER Ofsted inspector is celebrating after discovering she is now a best-selling author.
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Man shot himself in the head after his relationship ended

A MAN shot himself after the breakdown of a long-term relationship, an inquest heard.
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Romsey pupil's fundraising efforts rewarded with new school reading chair

A TEN-year-old Romsey pupil has helped to raise funds for his school by helping to organise a series of bike rides. Toby Davies helped his parents Alan and Emma organise three rides which all began at Awbridge Village Hall.
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READER LETTER: Great regret at the closure of Red Cross - volunteer

SIR – With reference to the closure of two local Red Cross branches, I wish to express my great regret, as a volunteer of Mobility Aid, about the sad fact that we are not able to continue our service to the local community. I believe that most (if not all!) Mobility Aid volunteers affected feel the same. Our service users need practical help at a time when they are having to cope with illness or disability and in the future we shall not be able to provide such help when and where it is easy fo
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Plans for new health campus in Nursling revealed

A NEW health campus, which will train the next generation of medical professionals, has been proposed for Southampton.
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Southern Water named worst water provider for sixth year running

A HAMPSHIRE water provider has been named as the worst performing supplier in England and Wales for the sixth successive year.
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Police boss begins new crackdown on scammers across Hampshire

A COMMISSIONER has launched a new campaign to encourage people to report fraud.
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FULL STORY: Romsey author given jail time after stalking woman again

A ROMSEY author who admitted stalking a woman just four months after being given a restraining order against her, has been sent to prison.
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Runners pound the streets for the Stockbridge 10k

RUNNING enthusiasts took on the Stockbridge 10K in the sunshine this month.
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Romsey-laid eggs feature as national supermarket launches British Food Fortnight

ROMSEY-laid eggs are among Southern Co-op retail stores as the supermarket prepares for British Food Fortnight.
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Highways England pledges to lower emissions on M271

HIGHWAYS England says it will look to lower emissions produced from two major roads.
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Sundaes Child to close its doors for good before Market Place development

A POPULAR ice cream parlour in Romsey is to shut its doors before the end of the year after.
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Sundaes Child to close its doors for good before Market Place development

A POPULAR ice cream parlour in Romsey is to shut its doors before the end of the year after.
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Leader says vital services could be saved for just £1 each

HAMPSHIRE’S civic leader has suggested that council-run services could be saved from cuts if residents were willing to pay a fee to use them. This could mean that locals would pay as little as £1 to use services, such as tips, which would save them from being axed, Councillor Roy Perry said. Speaking at the authority’s cabinet meeting, Cllr Perry added that while nothing had been officially tabled, it would help the council keep services that budget cuts may spell the end of. He said: “On
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Romsey man admits assault and using violence to enter a home

A ROMSEY man has admitted assault and using violence to enter a home having previously denied the charges.
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Planning applications, including extensions on Alma Road

BRAISHFIELD
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Red Cross to shut down services in Romsey and North Baddesley by 2019

THE Red Cross centres in Romsey and North Baddesley are to shut their doors by the end of the year.
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Planning applications, including extensions on Alma Road

BRAISHFIELD
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Eggcellent news! Romsey egg producer in Co-Op range ahead of British Food Fortnight

HAMPSHIRE-laid eggs are among those at Southern Co-op retail stores as the supermarket prepares for British Food Fortnight.
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Chance for people to celebrate the successes their local NHS services

PEOPLE living in the west Hampshire area, including Winchester, Eastleigh, Totton and Romsey are being invited to share in and celebrate the achievements of their local NHS services over the past year, and look forward to 2019.
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Tributes paid to musician stabbed to death in South African bush

A HAMPSHIRE man has been stabbed to death while birdwatching in the South African bush.
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Consultation launched into revamp of Romsey's south of town centre

THE next stage of a project to redevelop the south of Romsey's town centre has begun with a mass consultation.
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Braishfield pub ready to reveal new B&B next month

A PUB IN BRAISHFIELD is set to unveil its new B&B to customers in October.
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Research finds that Hampshire won't be smoke free until 2050

HAMPSHIRE will not go smoke free until after 2050, new research has found.
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READER LETTER: It's fascinating to hear about the history of Romsey's road names

SIR – The article “Road Names” by Phoebe Merrick in the letters on 07 September 2018.
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Meet the five new felines rehomed at the county's new cat cafe

FIVE friendly cats have been rehomed at a new cat cafe in Romsey.
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READER LETTER: Grave concerns over our councillors' determination

SIR – I am writing to express my grave concerns at the determination of our councillors to continue with the plans disregarding clear government directives.
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Romsey Rapids to close for £1.5m project next month – for 15 weeks

A PROJECT that will close Romsey Rapids for 15 weeks is set to cost £1.5 million and begin next month, bosses have revealed.
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READER LETTER: Grave concerns over our councillors' determination

SIR – I am writing to express my grave concerns at the determination of our councillors to continue with the plans disregarding clear government directives.
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Romsey Ramblers planned walks for this week - here are the details

ROMSEY Ramblers are planning two walks over the next week.
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Romsey Ramblers planned walks for this week - here are the details

ROMSEY Ramblers are planning two walks over the next week.
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New 'Test Valley' parliamentary seat proposed amid changes

THE forming of a newly named constituency is one of the major Hampshire changes as part of parliamentary boundary change proposals.
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Romsey Ramblers planned walks for this week - here are the details

ROMSEY Ramblers are planning two walks over the next week.
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Men prosecuted to the tune of £5,000 for littering

TWO Test Valley men have been made to pay a total of around £5,000 after borough council bosses took them to court for littering.
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Best of the borough's businesses celebrated at awards gala

THE best of the borough’s businesses were celebrated at a gala dinner on Thursday evening.
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Respected author caught stalking woman for second time is jailed

A ROMSEY author who admitted stalking a woman four months after previously being sentenced for the same offence has now been sent to prison.
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Author who stalked the same woman for second time sent to prison

A ROMSEY author who admitted stalking a woman four months after previously being sentenced for the same offence has now been sent to prison.
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Romsey Rapids to close for £1.5m project next month – for 15 weeks

A PROJECT that will close Romsey Rapids for 15 weeks is set to cost £1.5 million and begin next month, bosses have revealed.
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Romsey Rapids to close for £1.5m project next month – for 15 weeks

A PROJECT that will close Romsey Rapids for 15 weeks is set to cost £1.5 million and begin next month, bosses have revealed.
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Over 120,000 children haven't seen a dentist in a year, figures reveal

MORE than 120,000 children across Hampshire have not seen a dentist in a year, the Daily Echo can reveal.
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Ower pub launches vegan menu, including fish-free 'fish and chips'

AN Ower pub has launched a vegan range as part of its new menu, and is encouraging residents to tuck into the new plant-based offering.
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Over 120,000 children haven't seen a dentist in a year, figures reveal

MORE than 120,000 children across Hampshire have not seen a dentist in a year, the Daily Echo can reveal.
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Ower pub launches vegan menu, including fish-free 'fish and chips'

AN Ower pub has launched a vegan range as part of its new menu, and is encouraging residents to tuck into the new plant-based offering.
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Project to redevelop south of Romsey town centre reaches next stage

THE next stage of a project to redevelop the south of Romsey's town centre has begun with a mass consultation.
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Over 120,000 children haven't seen a dentist in a year, figures reveal

MORE than 120,000 children across Hampshire have not seen a dentist in a year, the Daily Echo can reveal.
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Ower pub launches vegan menu, including fish-free 'fish and chips'

AN Ower pub has launched a vegan range as part of its new menu, and is encouraging residents to tuck into the new plant-based offering.
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Police chase driver after crash on Romsey Road causes delays

POLICE had to chase a driver after a traffic incident on Romsey Road in Winchester this afternoon.
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Test Valley resident has card taken in fraud scam

POLICE are warning about card scammers operating in Test Valley.
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Teenagers charged after BP garage robbed with a hammer

THREE teenagers have been charged after four people armed with a hammer threatened staff at the BP Garage in North Baddesley over the weekend.
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Borough business awards taking place tonight - here are the details

THE ceremony for the Test Valley Business Awards is being held tonight.
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Planning applications including changing land for caravan use

AWBRIDGE
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Company which helped build 'Iron Man' up for national prize

A STOCKBRIDGE company formed last year has been shortlisted for a national entrepreneurial award.
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Planning applications including changing land for caravan use

AWBRIDGE
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Campaigners' delight as new crossing in place for school year

AFTER more than a year of campaigning, a new £166,000 crossing to aid schoolchildren on a “dangerous” Hampshire road has finally been completed, just in time for the new academic year. The puffin crossing, on Duttons Road, will allow pupils from Romsey School to cross the blind bend, a major route into the town – which is used by hundreds of vehicles a day including lorries, and make their way home safely. Last March, angry parents demanded that civic chiefs installed a traffic light-cont
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Plaza Theatre in Romsey given £5,000 for new facility

THE Plaza Theatre in Romsey has received thousands of pounds for a new stairlift.
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Plaza Theatre in Romsey given £5,000 for new facility

THE Plaza Theatre in Romsey has received thousands of pounds for a new stairlift.
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PHOTOS: Thousands flock to annual show for day of stunts and stalls

THOUSANDS of people flocked to Romsey for one of the largest one-day shows in the south.
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PHOTOS: Thousands flock to annual show for day of stunts and stalls

THOUSANDS of people flocked to Romsey for one of the largest one-day shows in the south.
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PHOTOS: Thousands flock to annual show for day of stunts and stalls

THOUSANDS of people flocked to Romsey for one of the largest one-day shows in the south.
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Parish of Romsey welcomes new vicar to Abbey and St Swithun's

THE Parish of Romsey has officially welcomed their new vicar, Reverend Thomas Wharton, at a service this week.
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Romsey woman organising concert after charity 'changed her life'

A ROMSEY woman is helping to raise money for Guide Dogs after her companion Lily “transformed her life”.
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Parish of Romsey welcomes new vicar to Abbey and St Swithun's

THE Parish of Romsey has officially welcomed their new vicar, Reverend Thomas Wharton, at a service this week.
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REMEMBER WHEN: When Romsey Show smashed records

IT IS the agricultural show whose history stretches back further than 175 years.
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Romsey woman organising concert after charity 'changed her life'

A ROMSEY woman is helping to raise money for Guide Dogs after her companion Lily “transformed her life”.
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Romsey woman organising concert after charity 'changed her life'

A ROMSEY woman is helping to raise money for Guide Dogs after her companion Lily “transformed her life”.
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Romsey woman organising concert after charity 'changed her life'

A ROMSEY woman is helping to raise money for Guide Dogs after her companion Lily “transformed her life”.
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Parish of Romsey welcomes new vicar to Abbey and St Swithun's

THE Parish of Romsey has officially welcomed their new vicar, Reverend Thomas Wharton, at a service this week.
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Romsey Show expected to attract thousands - here's everything you need to know

HORSE competitions to dog displays and plenty of stalls with a variety of food and drink; Romsey Show returns this weekend.
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Romsey Show expected to attract thousands - here's everything you need to know

HORSE competitions to dog displays and plenty of stalls with a variety of food and drink; Romsey Show returns this weekend.
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Councillor quits amid accusations of bullying and harassment

A COUNCILLOR has resigned from his post amid accusations he was bullying and harassing members of the Conservative Party.
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Romsey Show expected to attract thousands - here's everything you need to know

HORSE competitions to dog displays and plenty of stalls with a variety of food and drink; Romsey Show returns this weekend.
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Hundreds of miles of roads repaired in time for winter

HUNDREDS of miles of Hampshire’s roads have been prepped for winter, with potholes filled in time for the colder weather. The county council’s road’s team took advantage of the warmer summer months to treat road defects, some of which can damage residents’ cars, resulting in repairs having to be made. To do this, the authority used an array of treatment techniques, including surface dressing and micro asphalt which represent excellent value for money by keeping our roads in good conditio
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Naked man spotted running on 'Half-Moon Common'

POLICE were called after a naked man was spotted on Half-Moon Common on Blackhill Road on Thursday afternoon.
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Delays as tanker overturns on the A3090

A TANKER has overturned on the A3090 towards Ower this morning.
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£166k crossing completed after more than year of campaigning

AFTER more than a year of campaigning, a new £166,000 crossing to aid schoolchildren on a “dangerous” Hampshire road has finally been completed, just in time for the new academic year. The puffin crossing, on Duttons Road, will allow pupils from Romsey School to cross the blind bend, a major route into the town – which is used by hundreds of vehicles a day including lorries, and make their way home safely. Last March, angry parents demanded that civic chiefs installed a traffic light-cont
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£166k crossing completed after more than year of campaigning

AFTER more than a year of campaigning, a new £166,000 crossing to aid schoolchildren on a “dangerous” Hampshire road has finally been completed, just in time for the new academic year. The puffin crossing, on Duttons Road, will allow pupils from Romsey School to cross the blind bend, a major route into the town – which is used by hundreds of vehicles a day including lorries, and make their way home safely. Last March, angry parents demanded that civic chiefs installed a traffic light-cont
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£166k crossing completed after more than year of campaigning

AFTER more than a year of campaigning, a new £166,000 crossing to aid schoolchildren on a “dangerous” Hampshire road has finally been completed, just in time for the new academic year. The puffin crossing, on Duttons Road, will allow pupils from Romsey School to cross the blind bend, a major route into the town – which is used by hundreds of vehicles a day including lorries, and make their way home safely. Last March, angry parents demanded that civic chiefs installed a traffic light-cont
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Man found dead in New Forest by passing dog walker

A MAN was found dead in the New Forest by a dog walker after the break-down of a 'complicated' relationship.
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CONSERVATION: Studying the house martin and their 3,000-mile journey

AS many of you already know I have spent part of the summer studying house martin. This incredible little bird winters in central and west Africa, secretly above the rainforest canopy and then in late February starts its 3,500 mile journey north to spend the summer in the UK. Superficially they look much like swallow-with a dashing rapid flight, slate-blue back and white underparts.
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'It's unacceptable' - more than 1,000 police officers assaulted in last year

POLICE officers in Hampshire faced more than 1,000 assaults last year, new figures show.
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Plans for new 1,010 space car park and ride for Test Valley

PLANS have been submitted for a 1,010-vehicle park and ride, which will be used by hospital staff.
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Cancer support charity celebrates a year in their new home

ROMSEY community members have celebrated the anniversary of Jane Scarth House's new home.
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Head proud of her staff's efforts after students' GCSE results

THE headteacher of a Stockbridge school has said she is delighted with the students’ results after the GCSE grades were revealed last week.
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Town's full up thanks to tasty food festival

HUNDREDS of food-fanatics flocked to Romsey this weekend to welcome the return of their annual food festival.
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PHOTOS: Thousands take to the streets for Romsey Food Festival

ROMSEY became foodie heaven as succulent surprises awaited visitors at every stall.
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PHOTOS: Thousands take to the streets for Romsey Food Festival

ROMSEY became foodie heaven as succulent surprises awaited visitors at every stall.
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Book to uncover the secret history of Romsey next month

ROMSEY is full of hidden gems.
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FULL STORY: Ram raiders fail to get their hands on ATM

RAM raiders failed to get their hands on a cash machine after trying to plough their way into a Co-op in Romsey.
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Planning applications including land use changes for Gypsy caravan homes

AMPFIELD
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Unearthing Secret Romsey

ROMSEY is full of hidden gems.
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Council leader deeply concerned over numbers of PCSOs in Test Valley

THE leader of Test Valley Borough Council has said he is deeply concerned about the number of PCSOs in the borough.
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Bev braves the shave to the tune of £5,000 for cancer support charity

A MOTTISFONT woman has raised more than £5,000 for cancer support after braving a head shave.
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