Artificial tree with decorations dumped on real tree recycling centre near Romsey

RESIDENTS outrage as an artificial tree has been dumped in a real Christmas tree recycling area.
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Fire crews called to East Wellow to rescue 29-year-old Millie

FIRE crews rushed to a Test Valley village to rescue a huge horse who got stuck in a ditch.
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Chatterbox Community Pre-School celebrates glowing 'outstanding' inspection

A ROMSEY Pre-School has celebrated being rated outstanding in an Ofsted inspection.
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Romsey Young Farmers stage 35-mile tractor run in aid of Southampton General Hospital

MORE than 120 tractors took part in a 35-mile fundraising event which raised £10,000 for a Hampshire hospital.
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Appeal to help 85-year-old victim of distraction theft in Romsey

A GROUP of Romsey residents have got together to create an appeal for an elderly lady who was a victim of theft in the town centre.
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Residents crash council website in rush to sign up for free access to the tip (before £5 charge is rolled out)

A WEBSITE for Hampshire residents to register their vehicle to use the Household Waste and Recycling Centres for free has been hit with “intermittent technical issues” after thousands of people tried to access it.
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Swimmers flee after hair dryer catches fire in changing room at Romsey Rapids

PEOPLE in their swimwear were evacuated this afternoon after a fire at Romsey Rapids.
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Staff held at knifepoint during robbery in Botley Road, Romsey

A MAN carrying a knife entered a Romsey convenience store and "demanded staff to hand over cash" this weekend.
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Staff held at knifepoint during robbery in Botley Road, Romsey

A MAN carrying a knife entered a Romsey convenience store and "demanded staff to hand over cash" this weekend.
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Work completed on The Causeway, Romsey

WORK on a footpath at a popular Hampshire beauty spot has now been completed, it has been revealed.
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Romsey woman to fork out hundreds after vandals steal catalytic converter

A ROMSEY woman has had to fork out hundreds of pounds after her catalytic converter was stolen from her car.
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Council set to crackdown on vacant houses across Test Valley

A BOROUGH council has outlined plans to take action against owners of the worst long term vacant properties as they “make people’s lives a misery”.
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Romsey woman to fork out hundreds after vandals steal catalytic converter

A ROMSEY woman has had to fork out hundreds of pounds after her catalytic converter was stolen from her car.
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Swimmers flee after hair dryer catches fire in changing room at Romsey Rapids

PEOPLE in their swimwear were evacuated this afternoon after a fire at Romsey Rapids.
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Final phase of M27 bridge work pushed back

ROMSEY residents have hit out at Highways England after it was announced work on a Hampshire motorway will be delayed.
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"Utterly disgusting": Fly-tippers dump 100m stretch of rubbish in Romsey road

A TOTAL of "100 metres" of household waste has been dumped in a road in Romsey.
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Romsey Road bridge works are delayed until January 31

HAMPSHIRE residents have hit out at Highways England after it was announced work on a Hampshire motorway will be delayed.
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Pupils at Stroud School, Romsey, march lanterns through town

CHILDREN at a Test Valley school unveiled their creations at a town lantern parade this month.
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The Kitchen Cafe owner in Braishfield to fork out hundreds after burglary

A TEST Valley cafe owner has had to fork out hundreds of pounds after a window was smashed to pieces by vandals.
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Romsey pupils sing their hearts out in Nativity play

CHILDREN at a Romsey primary school treated parents and staff to a 2,000 year old Christmas performance last week.
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The weekly letter from Romsey and Southampton North MP, Caroline Nokes

I am enormously grateful to every one of the nearly 28,000 voters in Romsey and Southampton North who again put their faith in me to serve as their Member of Parliament for the fourth time in nine years.
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Residents from Hillier Court Retirement Living raise over £1,000 for Romsey charity

A ROMSEY retirement village has raised over one thousand pounds for a town charity this year.
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Caroline Nokes speaks out about "horrific" abuse she received over the years

A CONSERVATIVE candidate has spoken out about the "horrific" abuse she has received over the years.
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Plans to improve Romsey town centre discussed in meeting

ROMSEY residents got together to discuss plans to transform the area south of the town centre.
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Residents from Hillier Court Retirement Living raise over £1,000 for Romsey charity

A ROMSEY retirement village has raised over one thousand pounds for a town charity this year.
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Romsey farmer enjoyed success with his cattle

A ROMSEY farmer recently enjoyed success at a festive farm show, showing off his large cow.
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Transport for the South East unveils 30-year strategy

PLANS to transform transport across Hampshire and Southampton in a move that would create more than 20,000 jobs have been unveiled.
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Romsey Classic Car Show will not return on Boxing Day

AN ANNUAL Romsey car show has turned off its engine for the final time and will not be returning this Boxing Day.
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MP slams at housing company's rules to slap fines on Romsey residents with wreaths

A HAMPSHIRE MP has hit out at a housing company who have warned Romsey residents they face fines if they do not remove their Christmas decorations.
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Residents fury as plans are lodged for 18 houses in King's Somborne

RESIDENTS have hit out at plans for 18 houses which could be given the green light.
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Scout group may have to fork out thousands after tree crashes through roof in West Wellow

A TEST Valley scout group may have to fork out £5,000 after a tree crashed through their hut's roof.
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Residents react to General Election results in Romsey and Southampton North

TEST Valley residents have reacted to a Conservative candidate who stormed to victory in last week's General Election.
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Photos: Nativity plays across Romsey

PRIMARY schools across Romsey treated staff and parents to Nativity plays this month.
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Christmas light tribute to Alesha in Romsey

A GRANDFATHER has lit up his house once again in memory of his great granddaughter who died suddenly.
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Christmas light tribute to Alesha in Romsey

A GRANDFATHER has lit up his house once again in memory of his great granddaughter who died suddenly.
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Caroline Noakes MP slams housing company's rules to fine residents with Christmas wreaths

A HAMPSHIRE MP has hit out at a housing company who have warned Romsey residents they face fines if they do not remove their Christmas decorations.
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"Utterly disgusting": Fly-tippers dump 100m stretch of rubbish in Romsey road

A TOTAL of "100 metres" of household waste has been dumped in a road in Romsey.
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Romsey group celebrates Christmas party

A ROMSEY group has been cheering for Christmas and celebrating their hard work this year.
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Woman, 85, victim of theft in Romsey

AN 85-year-old woman was victim of a distraction theft in Romsey.
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Woman, 85, victim of theft in Romsey

AN 85-year-old woman was victim of a distraction theft in Romsey.
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Scammer hits West Wellow claiming to be from farm shop 70 miles away

A SCAMMER has been knocking on doors across a Test Valley village, claiming to be selling garden furniture.
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Chatterbox Community Pre-School rated as 'Outstanding' in Ofsted inspection

A ROMSEY Pre-School has celebrated being rated outstanding in an Ofsted inspection.
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Hampshire Highways issue warning for motorists

HAMPSHIRE motorists are being warned to be on "full alert" with more heavy rain and strong winds set to sweep across the region over the next few days.
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Met Office issues rain weather warning for Romsey

THE Met Office has warned that homes and businesses are likely to be flooded as Hampshire gets set to be battered by three days of rain.
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Romsey residents face fines if they do not remove Christmas decorations

RESIDENTS of a Romsey block of flats have been threatened with fines unless they remove their Christmas decorations.
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Romsey residents face fines if they do not remove Christmas decorations

RESIDENTS of a Romsey block of flats have been threatened with fines unless they remove their Christmas decorations.
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A36 reopens after fallen tree blocks road

A NINE-MILE stretch of the A36 has reopened this morning after a fallen tree blocked the road.
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Part of A36 CLOSED after tree falls on road

PART of the A36 has been shut in both directions after a tree fell on the road.
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55-mile diversion route planned for M27 closure

HERE we go again.
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Picture of the Day: Christmas comes to Romsey

DAILY Echo Camera Club member Lucy Rose took this festive picture of Romsey.
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Caroline Nokes holds her seat for the 4th time in nine years

CAROLINE Nokes has extended her run as MP of Romsey and Southampton North, as she bagged a majority in yesterday's election.
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Boss of Water Margin in North Baddesley in court over food hygiene breaches

A HAMPSHIRE Chinese restaurant has been slammed by inspectors who found a tin of mouldy food, rust in the fridge and cooked chicken stored in boxes which previously held raw duck.
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Extra security guards deployed in Romsey to cut Christmas crime

EXTRA security has been deployed across Romsey to cut down crime over Christmas.
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Extra security guards deployed in Romsey to cut Christmas crime

EXTRA security has been deployed across Romsey to cut down crime over Christmas.
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Caroline Nokes holds her seat for the 4th time in nine years

CAROLINE Nokes has extended her run as MP of Romsey and Southampton North, as she bagged a majority in yesterday's election.
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Caroline Nokes holds her seat for the 4th time in nine years

CAROLINE Nokes has extended her run as MP of Romsey and Southampton North, as she bagged a majority in yesterday's election.
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General Election 2019: Every result so far and the state of the parties

Our graphic shows the state of the parties unfolding throughout the night:
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General Election 2019: All the results from Romsey, Southampton and Hampshire

Good evening, and welcome to the live blog of the 2019 General Election. Here we will giving live updates of all the results in Wiltshire. Results are predicted for Salisbury at 4am. Glad to have you with us!
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GENERAL ELECTION 2019: Exit poll predicts BIG Conservative win

Boris Johnson’s gamble on a snap election looks set to have paid off with the Tories likely to win a sizeable majority, according to an exit poll.
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Volunteers scoop a number of awards at charity night

A ROMSEY-based charity hosted their annual awards night to shine a light on volunteers.
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Lorry strikes bridge in Greatbridge Road, Romsey

RESIDENTS have vented their anger as a lorry struck a bridge in Romsey for the second time in less than a month.
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Lorry strikes bridge once again in Greatbridge Road, Romsey

RESIDENTS have vented their anger as a lorry struck a bridge in Romsey for the second time in less than a month.
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Volunteers scoop a number of awards at charity night

A ROMSEY-based charity hosted their annual awards night to shine a light on volunteers.
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Lorry stuck under bridge after crash in Greatbridge Romsey

A CRASHED lorry has once again brought Romsey town to a standstill.
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Lorry stuck under bridge after crash in Greatbridge Romsey

A CRASHED lorry has once again brought Romsey town to a standstill.
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Tory lead to narrow, according to the final YouGov poll

THE final election poll suggests the Conservatives are still heading for a majority, but the race has tightened.
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Vandals hit Romsey street as seven car windows are smashed

A NUMBER of car windows have been smashed in a spate of vandalism in Romsey.
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Seven car windows are smashed in the same street by vandals

A NUMBER of car windows have been smashed in a spate of vandalism in Romsey.
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Tributes paid to Leon Roy Hine from Romsey

A DEVASTATED Romsey mother has paid tribute to her "beautiful, funny and amazing" son who died.
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This is when your bins will be collected over Christmas in Romsey

THIS IS when your bins in the Test Valley area will be collected over the festive period.
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Former Southern Television presenter James Montgomery dies

James Montgomery who has died at his home in Hampshire was a well known face on southern television in the 1970s and 80s.
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Group which battles cancer isolation set up in Romsey

A GROUP which battles cancer isolation has been set up to give survivors company and a space to have a 'girly' night out.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds descend to lantern parade in Romsey

THOUSANDS flocked to Romsey to view hundreds of lanterns taking to the streets.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds descend to lantern parade in Romsey

THOUSANDS flocked to Romsey to view hundreds of lanterns taking to the streets.
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A36 to be closed for fortnight of overnight works – starting today

PART of the A36 is set to be shut from the early evening for a fortnight of works, starting tonight.
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Taxi driver who received parking ticket hits out at council

A TAXI driver has hit out at the council following a letter he received when appealing his parking ticket.
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Romsey residents outraged over "monstrosity sign" erected on rural road

ROMSEY residents are outraged over a “monstrosity” sign which has been erected.
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Armed robbery at Central Convenience Store in Botley Road, Romsey

POLICE are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in Romsey.
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Armed robbery at Central Convenience Store in Botley Road, Romsey

POLICE are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in Romsey.
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Retirement village plans which borders Eastleigh and Test Valley submitted

PLANS for a retirement village with a care home, care suites and care apartments have been submitted.
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Romsey school pupils celebrate with volunteer reader

This week pupils at a Romsey primary school have been celebrating with one of their reading volunteers.
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Test Valley company scoop award at New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards

A TEST Valley company is celebrating after scooping a business award this week.
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Walk The Test Way hoping to break £1,000,000 fundraising goal

THE ORGANISERS of an annual Romsey walking event are hoping to break £1,000,000 for charity next year.
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Ten jobs could be created with plans for children's home in Romsey

PLANS to create a children's home in Test Valley could generate ten jobs if given the green light.
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Work on Causeway hit by delays, but due to open this year

WORK on a footpath at a popular Hampshire beauty spot has been hit by delays, but the council say it is due to open before the end of the year.
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Petition launched to scrap retirement flats on land left for pub

A PETITION has been launched to scrap plans for retirement flats on land which was originally earmarked for a pub.
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Wessex Cancer Trust plea for help to raise £600,000 by January 31 2020

IT HAS been a support base for thousands with cancer across the Wessex region for 40 years.
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Romsey and Southampton North: Just one week to go until Election

THERE is now just a week to go until the General Election, and the candidates are starting to show their nerves.
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Romsey and Southampton North: Just one week to go until Election

THERE is now just a week to go until the General Election, and the candidates are starting to show their nerves.
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Police 'keeping open mind' after three robberies in three weeks across Southampton and Romsey

THREE Hampshire businesses have now been targeted by crossbar-wielding robbers in the space of just three weeks.
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Ten jobs could be created with plans for children's home in Romsey

PLANS to create a children's home in Test Valley could generate ten jobs if given the green light.
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Romsey lantern parade returns this week

ROMSEY Lantern Parade will take place next week as hundreds of lanterns will take to the skies.
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Residents fury over plans for 14 houses in Romsey

ANGRY Romsey residents have voiced their objections over 14 houses which could be given the green light.
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Romsey man Alan Hancock died following bedroom fall

A ROMSEY man died in his bedroom after a fall in the middle of the night.
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Romsey man on a mission to raise £1,000 for weight loss surgery

A ROMSEY man is aiming to raise thousands of pounds in a bid to fund a "life changing" weight loss surgery.
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Romsey lantern parade is returning next week

ROMSEY Lantern Parade will take place next week as hundreds of lanterns will take to the streets.
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Group which battles cancer isolation set up in Romsey

A GROUP which battles cancer isolation has been set up to give survivors company and a space to have a 'girly' night out.
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Crash involving a lorry and car in East Wellow

A LORRY and a car have collided near Romsey this afternoon.
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Crash involving a lorry and car in East Wellow

A LORRY and a car have collided near Romsey this afternoon.
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The Mountbatten School unveils statue of founding patron

A ROMSEY school braced the rain to celebrated their 50th anniversary by unveiling a statue of their founding patron.
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Romsey Christmas light switch on

THOUSANDS descended into Romsey to watch the Christmas light switch on - to which could have been a "record turnout".
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The Mountbatten School unveils statue of founding patron

A ROMSEY school braced the rain to celebrated their 50th anniversary by unveiling a statue of their founding patron.
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Rownhams resident slams Liberal Democrats "misrepresenting" chart

A TEST Valley woman has hit out at a political party claiming they are “misrepresenting facts” in their election campaign.
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Conservative to win large majority, according to a new YouGov poll

CONSERVATIVES are heading for a big majority in the Christmas election, according to a new poll.
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Police rush to arrest teenager in Romsey making threats to kill

POLICE have launched an investigation after arresting a teenager in Romsey yesterday.
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Silver Mercedes C180 stolen in Abottswood

A SILVER Mercedes has been stolen in Romsey after the keys were taken from inside.
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Silver Mercedes C180 stolen in Abottswood

A SILVER Mercedes has been stolen in Romsey after the keys were taken from inside.
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Former Romsey hotel to have new owners in "two to three weeks"

A FORMER popular Romsey hotel is set to have new owners within the next few weeks.
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Romsey attraction hoping to break visitor record

A unique attraction in Romsey is hoping to break its record for visitors this year – and then aims to break the record yet again in 2020.
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Former Romsey hotel to have new owners in "two to three weeks"

A FORMER popular Romsey hotel is set to have new owners within the next few weeks.
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Record turnout for Romsey Christmas lights switch on

THOUSANDS descended into Romsey to watch the Christmas light switch on - to which could have been a "record turnout".
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Plans could see 36 new retirement flats in Romsey

PLANS have been submitted to introduce 36 new retirement flats in Romsey, on land which was earmarked for a pub.
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New cycle and pedestrian path may be delayed until 2022 in North Baddesley

A HAMPSHIRE councillor has announced a new cycle and pedestrian path worth "thousands" of pounds may not be open until 2022.
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Romsey company donates recycled timber to charity

A ROMSEY waste management company will be providing spare timber to help those less fortunate overseas.
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Romsey Christmas light switch on

THOUSANDS descended into Romsey to watch the Christmas light switch on - to which could have been a "record turnout".
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Weeks of disruption expected during water leak fix in North Baddesley

WEEKS of disruption is expected as a water leak in Test Valley is being fixed.
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The history of a town supermarket

Waitrose opened its first store in Romsey on 28th August 1969, its 28th store in England. Originally it was situated in a new building in The Hundred where the old jam factory had stood, before it was burnt down.
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Christmas Fair to come to Romsey this month

AN ANNUAL Christmas fair is taking place in Romsey Abbey this month.
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Sunday's church services in Romsey and Test Valley

ROMSEY ABBEY - Parish Church of Romsey
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Letters from residents this week

A temporary road has been built on grassland just south of the M27 and north of Paulet Lacave Avenue in Nursling. It was needed as part of the nearby bridge improvement works over the M27. Soon it will no longer be needed to support the bridge works. However an application has been submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to “retain the temporary road with associated drainage.� The question being asked by those living in the area is “why?� Some residents in nearby Lu
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Test Valley Borough Council to address £652million national funding gap

A COUNCILLOR is urging for more funding for buses across Test Valley to address the £652 million annual funding gap.
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Sunday's church services in Romsey and Test Valley

ROMSEY ABBEY - Parish Church of Romsey
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Letters from residents this week

A temporary road has been built on grassland just south of the M27 and north of Paulet Lacave Avenue in Nursling. It was needed as part of the nearby bridge improvement works over the M27. Soon it will no longer be needed to support the bridge works. However an application has been submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to “retain the temporary road with associated drainage.� The question being asked by those living in the area is “why?� Some residents in nearby Lu
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Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club hosts annual competition

A TOWN camera club hosted their annual competition last week.
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'Why Christmas can't come early': Christian Comment

Well Christmas music has been playing through some supermarket sound-systems for a few weeks now, Christmas cards and wrapping-paper and catalogues for Christmas food have been available for a while too. I guess it won’t be long before we start hearing the phrase “Christmas has come early …”
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New headteacher appointed to Stroud School

A TEST Valley school have appointed a new headteacher for next year.
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Plans to build 55 houses in Test Valley could be given green light

PLANS to build 55 homes in Test Valley could be given the green light.
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Plans could see 36 new retirement flats in Romsey

PLANS have been submitted to introduce 36 new retirement flats in Romsey, on land which was earmarked for a pub.
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"Brilliant" motorcyclist died in a crash on the A27, near Sherfield English

A "BRILLIANT" motorcyclist died in a crash on a main road in Hampshire, an inquest heard.
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Braishfield business scoops best banger in the country

A SAUSAGE produced by a Test Valley business scooped a prestigious award to become the best sausage in the country.
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Footpath by The Causeway, Romsey, could reopen by the end of the month

A HAMPSHIRE councillor has revealed a footpath at a popular beauty spot could reopen at the end of the month.
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Here is when Father Christmas is visiting Romsey

Christmas is coming - which means Father Christmas is going to be visiting Romsey this year.
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Santander bankers cycled from London to Madrid to raise thousands for Romsey charity

TWO BANKERS cycled 1000 miles helped raise more than £6500 for a Romsey charity.
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Photos: Remembrance Day in Romsey

ROMSEY spent this weekend remembering the fallen as events were held for Remembrance Day.
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Church services in Romsey and Test Valley

ROMSEY ABBEY - Parish Church of Romsey
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Romsey councillor hits back at traffic warden abuse on social media

A COUNCIL leader has hit out at abuse and threats of violence against parking ticket wardens after a bitter row broke out online.
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Christmas lights in Romsey – 1999

THEY have often been praised as the best Christmas lights in the South - and those of 1999 did not disappoint.
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Brand new music studio opens its doors in Romsey

A BRAND new music studio has opened in Test Valley and has become the hub of a vintage group who tour around Europe.
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Footpath by The Causeway, Romsey, could reopen by the end of the month

A HAMPSHIRE councillor has revealed a footpath at a popular beauty spot could reopen at the end of the month.
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Romsey Classic Car Show will not return on Boxing Day

AN ANNUAL Romsey car show has turned off its engine for the final time and will not be returning this boxing day.
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Brand new music studio opens its doors in Romsey

A BRAND new music studio has opened in Test Valley and has become the hub of a vintage group who tour around Europe.
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North Baddesley Co-op raided by 'four masked men wielding crowbars'

STAFF were terrorised by "four masked men wielding crowbars" who executed a raid on a North Baddesley convenience store last night.
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Flytippers strike three times in two days in the Test Valley- one dumped just 200 meters from the local tip

THREE fly-tips took place over the weekend in Test Valley - one was just 200 metres from the tip.
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Candidates are revealed for Romsey and Southampton North ahead of general election

THREE political parties have announced their prospective parliamentary candidates for Romsey and Southampton North ahead of next month's election.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School awarded flagship status for learning programme

A HAMPSHIRE primary school has been awarded a flagship status for a learning programme.
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Romsey Classic Car Show will not return on Boxing Day

AN ANNUAL Romsey car show has turned off its engine for the final time and will not be returning this Boxing Day.
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Date for final M27 closure for Romsey Road Bridge announced

HIGHWAYS chiefs have revealed the final M27 closure date for a £19 million project to replace a bridge across the motorway.
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Date for final M27 closure for Romsey Road Bridge announced

HIGHWAYS chiefs have revealed the final M27 closure date for a £19 million project to replace a bridge across the motorway.
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More than 20 lorries in 15 years getting stuck in Greatbridge Road, Romsey

IT IS the crash which has happened in the same spot more than 20 times in just 15 years.
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Romsey councillor welcomes Lidl but only in town centre

A COUNCILLOR has welcomed the proposed move for Lidl to come to Romsey, but has confirmed it would not back the scheme if it was 'out of town'.
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Meet the two landlords who have taken over the Bishops Blaize pub, Romsey

IT IS the Romsey pub with two new landlords.
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Romsey councillor welcomes Lidl but only in town centre

A COUNCILLOR has welcomed the proposed move for Lidl to come to Romsey, but has confirmed it would not back the scheme if it was 'out of town'.
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More than 20 lorries in 15 years getting stuck in Greatbridge Road, Romsey

IT IS the crash which has happened in the same spot more than 20 times in just 15 years.
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Romsey councillor welcomes Lidl but only in town centre

A COUNCILLOR has welcomed the proposed move for Lidl to come to Romsey, but has confirmed it would not back the scheme if it was 'out of town'.
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First look at Romsey's £11.2 million care home

THESE are the first images of what Romsey's new £11.2 million care home will look like.
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Lorry crashes into bridge again in Romsey's Greatbridge Road

Residents say somebody will be killed as a lorry overturned yet again in Romsey when it struck with a low railway bridge.
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Fly-tipping figures reach highest level in a decade, prompting call for action

FLY-TIPPING incidents on public land have increased by eight per cent across England, new figures have revealed.
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Nisa staff threatened by man with axe during robbery in West Wellow

STAFF at a shop in West Wellow were threatened by a man with an axe.
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CCTV released after robbery at Co-op in Romsey

POLICE have released CCTV of a man after a robbery at a Romsey convenience store.
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Nisa staff threatened by man with axe during robbery in West Wellow

STAFF at a shop in West Wellow were threatened by a man with an axe.
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Texaco station on road near Romsey could be closed until next week

A PETROL station near the M27 could be shut until next week.
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Great Bridge Road in Romsey blocked after lorry crash

A CRASHED lorry has brought a Hampshire town to a standstill.
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Great Bridge lane in Romsey blocked after lorry crash

A CRASHED lorry has brought a Hampshire town to a standstill.
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Hampshire man raises hundreds for Romsey Young Carers

A HAMPSHIRE man has raised hundreds of pounds for a town charity after cycling from dawn till dusk at the weekend.
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Photos of Romsey's £11.2 million care home released

THESE are the first images of what Romsey's new £11.2 million care home will look like.
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Texaco station on road near Romsey could be closed until next week

A HAMPSHIRE petrol station that rakes in thousands of pounds a week could be shut until next week.
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Romsey Hair Salon to give free haircuts to the homeless

A ROMSEY based hair salon is giving away free haircuts to the homeless next week.
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Romsey events taking place over Christmas this year

It's that time of year again, here are the seven Christmassy events taking place in Romsey this year.
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Residents react to North Baddesley water leak

RESIDENTS of Test Valley have expressed their concern about a 'four week' water leak.
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Water leak in North Baddesley road

A WATER leak is causing disruption in Test Valley and will not be fixed for another 11 days.
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Chandler's Ford Village Veterinary Centre and Park Pharmacy raided by thieves

THIEVES smashed their way into two Hampshire businesses last night stealing jewellery, medicine and cannabis oil.
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The White Horse Hotel and Brasserie opens its doors to the public under new management

A LUXURY Romsey hotel closed by an anti-crime agency, following an eight-year investigation into money laundering, has now reopened its doors to the public with new owners.
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Nursling school finally receives 'Good' rating

A TEST Valley school has improved its Ofsted rating following a five-year wait.
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Residents outraged after rubbish spotted in Romsey stream

Residents have voiced their outrage after rubbish was dumped in a Romsey stream.
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Residents outraged after rubbish spotted in Romsey stream

Residents have voiced their outrage after rubbish was dumped in a Romsey stream.
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Audley Stanbridge Earls' plan for annual fete

A NEW licensing application has been submitted for a multi-million pound retirement village in Romsey.
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Residents outraged after rubbish spotted in Romsey stream

Residents have voiced their outrage after rubbish was dumped in a Romsey stream.
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The White Horse Hotel and Brasserie opens its doors to the public under new management

A LUXURY Romsey hotel closed by an anti-crime agency, following an eight-year investigation into money laundering, has now opened its doors to the public.
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Remembrance Services across Southampton, Winchester, Eastleigh, the New Forest, Romsey and Fareham

REMEMBRANCE Festivals are set to take place across Hampshire in November.
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South Western Railway offer free travel for veterans for Remembrance Sunday

FREE rail travel is being offered to the armed forces community on Remembrance Sunday.
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Hampshire County Council to discuss council tax tomorrow

PLANS which could further hit services in Hampshire and put more than 270 jobs at risk are set to be approved as part of a move that will help county councillors save millions of pounds.
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Test Valley pub crowned the most dog-friendly pub in the country

A PUB in Test Valley has bagged an award for most dog-friendly pub in the country.
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Hampshire County Council to discuss council tax tomorrow

PLANS which could further hit services in Hampshire and put more than 270 jobs at risk are set to be approved as part of a move that will help county councillors save millions of pounds.
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Romsey residents outraged over The Causeway which could be extended for another six months

ROMSEY residents have voiced their outrage over a footpath closure as part of an ongoing flood alleviation scheme.
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Romsey Men's Shed unveil brand new £9,000 extension

A MEN'S social group that battle isolation has unveiled an extension they built themselves.
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Romsey sports facility is a step closer to completion

A BRAND new sports complex in Romsey is nearing completion.
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Romsey welcomes a brand new carpet store

A BRAND new carpet store has opened in Romsey Town Centre last week.
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Romsey schoolboy scoops gold in kickboxing

A ROMSEY schoolboy has become world champion in a kickboxing championship.
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Romsey Men's Shed unveil brand new £9,000 extension

A MEN'S social group that battle isolation has unveiled an extension they built themselves.
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Romsey Men's Shed unveil brand new £9,000 extension

A MEN'S social group that battle isolation has unveiled an extension they built themselves.
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Romsey eco gym expanding alongside eco store Lemon and Jinja

A ROMSEY 'eco gym' is expanding to a "bigger and better" unit to work closely with another environmentally-friendly store.
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Romsey schoolboy scoops gold in kickboxing

A ROMSEY schoolboy has become world champion in a kickboxing championship.
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Romsey Men's Shed unveil brand new £9,000 extension

A MEN'S social group that battle isolation has unveiled an extension they built themselves.
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Thousands raised at Romsey Beer Festival

THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised from a weekend beer festival.
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Romsey sports facility is a step closer to completion

A BRAND new sports complex in Romsey is nearing completion.
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German supermarket Lidl wants to open Romsey supermarket

A MAJOR discount supermarket could be coming to Romsey after bosses revealed plans to expand across the south.
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More than 4,000 Hampshire drivers had their speeding tickets cancelled last year

MORE than 4,000 motorists had their speeding fines cancelled in Hampshire last year, new figures show.
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Taxi driver fined after one minute to help elderly lady in Romsey

A TAXI driver has been left furious after receiving a parking fine for being pulled over for just one minute to help a “frail” woman.
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Thousands raised at Romsey Beer Festival

THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised from a weekend beer festival.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class fire on M27 causes delays for drivers

MOTORISTS experienced 45 minute delays due to a car blaze on a Hampshire motorway this morning.
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Tickets selling well for Santa Fun Run in Winchester on December 1 in aid of Naomi House and Jacksplace

TICKETS are selling fast to the highly anticipated Naomi House & Jacksplace Santa Fun Run, with 500 Santas having already secured their spaces.
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Firework displays across Romsey this year

Here are the firework displays happening in and around Romsey this year.
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Woman found hanging in Romsey home

A ROMSEY mother found hanging in her home had taken her own life, an inquest heard.
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Pupils from Romsey C of E Primary School dive into Romsey Abbey's history

PUPILS from a Romsey school delved into history when they visited a town abbey.
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Weekly letter from Caroline Nokes

It has certainly been an interesting week in the House of Commons, with some fascinating twists and turns. The PM has now secured agreement for the General Election and we can look forward to a festive period of door knocking without the carol singing and mince pies.
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Taxi driver fined after one minute to help elderly lady in Romsey

A TAXI driver has been left furious after receiving a parking fine for being pulled over for just one minute to help a “frail” woman.
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Planning applications in Romsey and Test Valley

19/02311/FULLS Retention of temporary road with associated drainage - Land South Of M27 And North Of Paulet Lacave Avenue, Nursling, Hampshire, NURSLING AND ROWNHAMS
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The history of the Market Place, Romsey

Love it or loathe it, the new design of the Market Place is unlikely to last more than 20 years if previous arrangements to cope with the space are anything to go by. The problem is that the needs of traffic and pedestrians and to have a public open space in the middle of town conflict and each design represents a different attempt to square a circle.
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Romsey Abbey is celebrating its 900th birthday next year

NEXT YEAR will mark Romsey Abbey's 900th anniversary in the centre of town.
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Planning applications in Romsey and Test Valley

19/02311/FULLS Retention of temporary road with associated drainage - Land South Of M27 And North Of Paulet Lacave Avenue, Nursling, Hampshire, NURSLING AND ROWNHAMS
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The history of the Market Place, Romsey

Love it or loathe it, the new design of the Market Place is unlikely to last more than 20 years if previous arrangements to cope with the space are anything to go by. The problem is that the needs of traffic and pedestrians and to have a public open space in the middle of town conflict and each design represents a different attempt to square a circle.
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Mum of two has dementia aged just 35

A ROMSEY man is aiming to raise thousands to help his 35-year-old wife who suffers from dementia.
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From Romsey to Wales for town cadets

MEMBERS of the Romsey Cadets took a weekend trip for adventure training at the weekend.
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Church services in Romsey and Test Valley

ROMSEY ABBEY - Parish Church of Romsey
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Knitted poppy field in aid of Remembrance Sunday

A FIELD of knitted poppies will be in a Romsey park for Remembrance Day.
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Romsey MP rejoins Tories as snap election nears

A HAMPSHIRE MP who was effectively expelled from the Conservative Party after rebelling over Brexit has had the whip restored.
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From Romsey to Wales for town cadets

MEMBERS of the Romsey Cadets took a weekend trip for adventure training at the weekend.
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Church services in Romsey and Test Valley

ROMSEY ABBEY - Parish Church of Romsey
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A36 closed between Ower and West Wellow due to gas leak

A "MASSIVE" gas leak has closed a vital Hampshire road - and engineers say it is likely to be shut until tomorrow.
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Care home set to open in 2021

WORK has begun on an £11.2 million extra-care facility in the heart of Romsey, following nearly two years of set-backs.
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Date announced for contactless parking in Romsey

THE DATE for contactless parking has now been confirmed by Test Valley Borough Council.
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Knitted poppy field in aid of Remembrance Sunday

A FIELD of knitted poppies will be in a Romsey park for Remembrance Day.
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Letters from residents in Test Valley

An Extinction Rebellion Meeting
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Date set for contactless machines to arrive in Test Valley

CAR parks around Test Valley will have brand new contactless payment machines from next month.
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Children as young as 10 convicted or cautioned for 59 knife crimes in Hampshire

CHILDREN as young as 10 have been convicted or cautioned for dozens of knife crimes in Hampshire.
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Work is underway for £11.2 million extra-care facility in Romsey

WORK has begun on a £11.2 million extra-care facility in the heart of Romsey.
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Romsey woman left devastated after pond of fish worth £8,000 were gobbled up by "otters"

A ROMSEY woman claims her pond of fish worth £8,000 have been gobbled up by a "family of otters".
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Clean sweep for Romsey band at finals

A ROMSEY band have scooped a total of four trophies at a music contest.
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Hundreds of Iron Age coins found in field near Romsey

A TEAM of metal detectorists discovered nearly 270 iron age coins on the outskirts of Romsey.
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Contactless parking set to come to Test Valley "next month"

CONTACTLESS parking is to come to town sooner than expected, with the date pencilled in for next month.
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Romsey Men's Shed meets another Romsey Men's Shed in the Outback

A STRAY email led to Romsey Men's Shed meeting another Romsey Men's Shed 10,000 miles away in Australia.
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Award presented to former Romsey mayor and town councillor for 36 years of service

A FORMER councillor has presented with an award after 36 years of service.
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Eco shop to expand across Romsey

AN ECO business has begun expanding their store to Romsey Town Centre and the surrounding villages.
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Noke backs Boris' Brexit deal after striking a deal with the European Union

A HAMPSHIRE MP has backed the Government's attempt to conclude Brexit after striking a deal with the European Union.
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Award evening for Romsey Schools

ROMSEY schools celebrated a history award evening last week.
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Letters from residents in Test Valley and Hampshire

'Caroline has been a strong mentor'
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Church makeover for charity week

A CHURCH in Test Valley has had a makeover in aid of a charity awareness week.
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Weekly letter from Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North

Super Saturday’ as it was billed, turned out to be more of a frustration than anything else, given the Meaningful Vote did not occur. I voted against the Letwin amendment because I felt it was important to progress with the vote on the deal as soon as possible. I would have been content to have sat through the night, indeed the whole weekend should it have been necessary. I had hoped to vote in favour of moving on to the next stage of negotiations, with a deal in place.
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Church makeover for charity week

A CHURCH in Test Valley has had a makeover in aid of a charity awareness week.
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Weekly letter from Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North

Super Saturday’ as it was billed, turned out to be more of a frustration than anything else, given the Meaningful Vote did not occur. I voted against the Letwin amendment because I felt it was important to progress with the vote on the deal as soon as possible. I would have been content to have sat through the night, indeed the whole weekend should it have been necessary. I had hoped to vote in favour of moving on to the next stage of negotiations, with a deal in place.
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Shappi Khorsandi to lead Giggles in the Garden comedy line up in Romsey

Romsey's biggest comedy event has announced their star-studded line-up for next year ahead of their ticket launch.
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Parents launch £20,000 appeal for new school playground in Romsey

A parents and teachers are fundraising for a new £18,000 play area for a Test Valley school.
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Over one million pounds set to be pumped into Romsey and Test Valley schools

OVER one million pounds are set to be pumped into schools across Test Valley next year.
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Church makeover for charity week

A CHURCH in Test Valley has had a makeover in aid of a charity awareness week.
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Weekly letter from Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North

Super Saturday’ as it was billed, turned out to be more of a frustration than anything else, given the Meaningful Vote did not occur. I voted against the Letwin amendment because I felt it was important to progress with the vote on the deal as soon as possible. I would have been content to have sat through the night, indeed the whole weekend should it have been necessary. I had hoped to vote in favour of moving on to the next stage of negotiations, with a deal in place.
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Giggles in the Garden line up announced

Romsey's biggest comedy event has announced their star-studded line-up for next year ahead of their ticket launch.
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Award for Romsey cadet

A CADET from a Romsey Squadron has been awarded the blue pre-Duke of Edinburgh Award badge.
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The Romsey School involved with book awards

Pupils from a Romsey school were involved with a book awards day, where they got to meet an award-winning author.
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Church services this week

ROMSEY ABBEY - Parish Church of Romsey
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Brand new carpet store opened its doors in Romsey

A BRAND new carpet store has opened in Romsey Town Centre last week.
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Inaugural Romsey Storytelling Festival storytelling festival hailed a success

ORGANISERS of an inaugural storytelling festival have announced they are "seriously" considering running the event every year, following a successful turnout.
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Council rejects calls to improve bike crossing in Rownhams Lane

HOPES of a Test Valley bicycle crossing being improved have been dashed by civic chiefs after a boy was hit by a car.
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Romsey Beer and Cider Festival to return next month

AN ANNUAL beer festival is returning to Test Valley next month.
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Umbrellas with Romsey town logo hit Visitor Information Centre

A town information centre is now offering residents the chance to face the rain in style this autumn.
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Letter to the Editor: Keep watch – otters caused carnage in my Koi pond

We live in Jermyns Lane, Romsey.
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Residents disgusted after vandals target street lights in Romsey

Angry residents have voiced their disgust after six street lights were smashed along a main road near Romsey.
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Town pupils become archaeologists for the day at Romsey Abbey

PUPILS at a Romsey school were treated to a day dedicated to investigating history at a town abbey.
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Heritage: Looking at a Hampshire postmaster

Moses Pepper is one of Hampshire’s longest serving Postmasters. Post Office records describe him as a ‘Linen Draper and Hatter’, and being appointed as Romsey Postmaster on May 2nd 1815.
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Planning applications in Test Valley

19/02400/TREES T1 Oak - Reduce canopy back into suitable live growth points. T2 Elm - Remove (dead) - Ampfield Recreation Ground , Winchester Road, Ampfield, AMPFIELD
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Letters from residents in Test Valley and Hampshire

Looking at ‘climate breakdown’
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Caring for the planet in this week's edition of Christian Comment

THE Abbey celebrated Harvest last Sunday and I was reminded by a quiz question (while eating plumb crumble and custard!) that Harvest began as a bright idea by local vicar Revd Robert Hawker of Morwenstow Cornwall in 1843.
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Mum, who used to live in Romsey, raises money to help son’s ‘demonic’ condition

Mum of schoolboy described as "demonic" is raising money and spreading awareness of the unknown condition that made him "change overnight".
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Taekwondo medals for Romsey girls

TWO ROMSEY girls travelled to Nottingham to take part in a taekwondo championships.
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Church services in Romsey

ROMSEY ABBEY - Parish Church of Romsey
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Caroline Nokes and Mims Davies have their say on the Brexit deal

HAMPSHIRE MPs have had their say and backed Boris Johnsons' last-minute Brexit deal.
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Football tournament for town cadets

ROMSEY cadets took part in an annual air cadet football tournament.
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Hundreds flocked to Romsey for antique fair

ROMSEY was covered with more than 80 antiques and collectables stalls this weekend.
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Fundraising helps Romsey Sea Cadets replace kayaks

A YOUTH group have raised over £1,000 in a bid to replace a fleet of stolen kayaks.
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Football tournament for town cadets

ROMSEY cadets took part in an annual air cadet football tournament.
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Hundreds flocked to Romsey for antique fair

ROMSEY was covered with more than 80 antiques and collectables stalls this weekend.
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Romsey Sea Cadets raise over £1,000 to replace stolen kayaks

A YOUTH group have raised over £1,000 in a bid to replace a fleet of stolen kayaks.
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New therapy studio to open its doors in Romsey

A NEW therapy studio will open its doors to the public in Romsey this month.
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More 'designer dogs' are being taken to the RSPCA than ever before

MORE designer dogs are being handed over the RSPCA than ever before, new research has revealed.
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Weekly letter from Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North

Last Saturday was particularly busy; the day began with the Romsey stream clean and litter pick which is always a wonderful demonstration of local people taking pride in their community. I have been taking part in this event for about the last 15 years and am still stunned by the amount of litter we all pick up. I am, as ever, grateful to all those who organise these mornings for the work they put into keeping our town tidy.
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Raise a glass, The Romsey Beer Festival is back!

AN ANNUAL beer festival is returning to Test Valley next month.
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Stroud School hosts digital day

A ROMSEY school hosted more than 100 children from across the county for a day dedicated to technology.
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Letters from residents

SIR How many billions of our hard-earned money has been spent by this Government’s recent Brexit advertising campaign?
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Josie's coffee shop to create 20 jobs in Romsey

A NEW coffee shop is set to open its doors in the heart of Romsey, creating approximately 20 jobs.
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Stroud School hosts digital day

A ROMSEY school hosted more than 100 children from across the county for a day dedicated to technology.
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Letters from residents

SIR How many billions of our hard-earned money has been spent by this Government’s recent Brexit advertising campaign?
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Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club celebrates awards

A CAMERA club in Romsey held a photography competition.
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Romsey landmarks to be lit for World Polio Day

TWO Romsey landmarks are set to be lit in purple to mark World Polio Day.
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Mystery surrounds the future of The White Horse Hotel & Brasserie

MYSTERY surrounds the future of a luxury Romsey hotel that was meant to reopen this week, following an eight-year investigation into money laundering.
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Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club celebrates awards

A CAMERA club in Romsey held a photography competition.
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Romsey landmarks to be lit for World Polio Day

TWO Romsey landmarks are set to be lit in purple to mark World Polio Day.
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Evacuating children in World War Two

AT THE beginning of the war, it was decided to move children away from cities that were likely to be heavily bombed by enemy action. Thus children from Portsmouth were evacuated to Romsey, and the town council and Romsey Extra Parish were each expected to take some evacuees. Each council had to appoint visitors who made house-to-house surveys of who had room to accommodate them.
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Opinion: How to be more eco friendly

Over the past few days 70 conservation organisations have launched a new report called State of Nature. In this 100 page publication is a detailed analysis of the current trends facing species and habitats and this is turn provides an indicator of what is to come over the next 10 years. Not surprisingly it makes for very sobering reading.
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Outrage as McDonald's adverts are just meters from Chandler's Ford schools

RESIDENTS are outraged as a fast food advert is placed along a Southampton road which has hundreds of school children walking down it every day.
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Evacuating children in World War Two

AT THE beginning of the war, it was decided to move children away from cities that were likely to be heavily bombed by enemy action. Thus children from Portsmouth were evacuated to Romsey, and the town council and Romsey Extra Parish were each expected to take some evacuees. Each council had to appoint visitors who made house-to-house surveys of who had room to accommodate them.
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Opinion: How to be more eco friendly

Over the past few days 70 conservation organisations have launched a new report called State of Nature. In this 100 page publication is a detailed analysis of the current trends facing species and habitats and this is turn provides an indicator of what is to come over the next 10 years. Not surprisingly it makes for very sobering reading.
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Eco shop to expand across Romsey

AN ECO business has begun expanding their store to Romsey Town Centre and the surrounding villages.
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Romsey C of E pupils treated to trip to learn about nature

PUPILS at a Romsey school were treated to a trip to a park and garden to learn about the outdoors.
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Church services in Test Valley

Saturday 12th October:
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Southampton and Romsey protestors join XR in London

REBELS from Romsey and Southampton have been taking to the streets of London, as part of Extinction Rebellion's climate change protests.
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Hundreds turn out for Chilworth Sustainability Fair

MORE THAN 200 people attended the Chilworth Sustainability Fair to see electric vehicles, boats and bicycles as well as finding out ways to reduce food waste and eat sustainably.
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Pair raise thousands for Romsey Cancer Support Centre

TWO BANKERS cycled 1000 miles helped raise more than £6500 for a Romsey charity.
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Hope rise of as new owner for Abbey Hotel in Romsey

A FORMER popular Romsey hotel could soon have a new owner, according to a property agent.
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Hundreds turn out for Chilworth Sustainability Fair

MORE THAN 200 people attended the Chilworth Sustainability Fair to see electric vehicles, boats and bicycles as well as finding out ways to reduce food waste and eat sustainably.
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Pair raise thousands for Romsey Cancer Support Centre

TWO BANKERS cycled 1000 miles helped raise more than £6500 for a Romsey charity.
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Former Abbey Hotel could have new owner

A FORMER popular Romsey hotel could soon have a new owner, according to a property agent.
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Josie's in Romsey to create 20 jobs

A NEW coffee shop is set to open its doors in the heart of Romsey, creating approximately 20 jobs.
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Used needles and metal found in Romsey canal clean up

MORE THAN 50 people came out this weekend to clean up the canal in Romsey - where they found used needles and dumped metal.
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Care home is ordered to improve safety with concerns raised over falls plan

A CARE home in the heart of Romsey supporting up to 16 residents has been told it “requires improvement” in its latest inspection report.
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Second stage of Romsey development plans

PLANS to transform the south of Romsey town centre are to take the next step later this month with the start of the second stage of the consultation.
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Pensioner escapes car after it bursts into flames near Romsey

FIRE crews rushed to a pensioner whose car burst into flames on a main road near Romsey.
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Thousands granted for Romsey revamp

A COUNCIL has been granted thousands in a bid to give part of a Test Valley town a fresh new look.
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Hundreds take part in Walk the Test Way for charity

HUNDREDS of fitness fanatics flocked to participate in Walk the Test Way at the weekend.
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Annual school concert comes to Romsey Abbey

The Mountbatten School Music Academy is hosting their annual Autumn Concert this month.
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The White Horse Hotel & Brasserie poised to reopen

A LUXURY Romsey hotel that was closed by an anti-crime agency following an eight-year investigation into money laundering is set to reopen soon.
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Pensioner, 88, escapes car after it bursts into flames in Romsey

FIRE crews rushed to a pensioner whose car burst into flames on a main road near Romsey.
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National Trust announces dementia friendly plans including Hampshire sites

THE NATIONAL Trust's Mottisfont Abbey near Romsey and Hinton Ampner house near Winchester are just two of 500 historic properties which will undergo a programme to make them Dementia Friendly.
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Fitness fanatics raise thousands in Southampton run

FITNESS fanatics put their best foot forward to raise over £20,000 for a Hampshire charity in a night time fun run.
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Meet the new landlady who has taken over The Old House at Home

A NEW landlady has taken over a 500-year-old pub in the heart of Romsey.
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Romsey fishmonger reels in country award

A ROMSEY fishmonger has reeled in an award for the impact they have made in the countryside.
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History talk on Malta during World War Two

HISTORY buffs are invited to attended an illustrated talk about Malta during World War Two this autumn.
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Person is hit by train on the line between Romsey and Salisbury

A PERSON has been struck by a train between Salisbury and Romsey.
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Meet the new landlady who has taken over The Old House at Home

A NEW landlady has taken over a 500-year-old pub in the heart of Romsey.
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Romsey scouts crowned best campers in county

A GROUP of scouts have been crowned the top campers in Hampshire.
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Romsey fishmonger reels in country award

A ROMSEY fishmonger has reeled in an award for the impact they have made in the countryside.
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History talk on Malta during World War Two

HISTORY buffs are invited to attended an illustrated talk about Malta during World War Two this autumn.
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Aerial pictures of Millbrook in the 1950s

THE picture above depicts the dominating presence of Tebourba Way running through the new Millbrook housing estate in 1953, linking Millbrook roundabout with the busy junction of Romsey Road and Winchester Road.
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Romsey XR attend Southampton protest

MEMBERS of Extinction Rebellion Romsey joined a protest in Southampton at the weekend, slamming a cruise agency and climate change.
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Letters to the Romsey Advertiser

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Reflecting on the power of stories

THIS church year ,which runs from September like the academic year, the Methodist church has as its theme “Testimony”. This has been chosen by this year’s president and vice-president, the aim is for us to share how we came to be Christians, in the hope that this will encourage others. In a way it’s a throwback to the early days of Methodism when at the start of every service people from the congregation would be invited to give their testimony.
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Person is hit by train on the line between Romsey and Salisbury

A PERSON has been struck by a train between Salisbury and Romsey.
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Embley prefects learn leadership skills

STUDENTS at a Romsey school were treated to a day focusing on student leadership.
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Weekly letter from Romsey and Southampton North MP, Caroline Nokes

The Supreme Court ruling this week was constitutionally momentous and I was pleased to be able to return to Westminster for the resumed sitting on Wednesday.
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Comment: The ‘resilient’ grey squirrel

Over the last few editions I have been focussing on the big picture politics. But let’s take a pause this week and reflect on autumn. A few days ago I sat watching a grey squirrel burying a hazel nut in the back garden. It gave me time to think about how nature has its rhythms of life, which continue irrespective of politics, financial crashes and global uncertainty.
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Heritage: The threat of Southampton

There are pluses and minuses to living close to a big city. The pluses come in the form of jobs, facilities and shops, the minuses come with success bringing expansion into the neighbouring countryside.
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Yarn bombing hits Romsey Town Centre

BOLLARDS in Romsey Town Centre have been decorated in aid of a storytelling festival.
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Pensioner treated to ride in vintage bus around Romsey

A PENSIONER was treated to a ride on a vintage bus around Romsey in a bid to relive past memories.
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Church services in Test Valley

ROMSEY ABBEY - Parish Church of Romsey
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Progress for county council service cut proposals which could put jobs at risks

PROPOSALS which will hit a number of services used by Hampshire residents and could put hundreds of jobs at risk have moved a step closer.
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Yarn bombing hits Romsey Town Centre

BOLLARDS in Romsey Town Centre have been decorated in aid of a storytelling festival.
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Pensioner treated to ride in vintage bus around Romsey

A PENSIONER was treated to a ride on a vintage bus around Romsey in a bid to relive past memories.
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Church services in Test Valley

ROMSEY ABBEY - Parish Church of Romsey
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Dozens of dogs raise thousands in Romsey swimathon

DOZENS of dogs raised thousands for a search and rescue organisation after taking part in an all day swimathon.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School celebrates music award

A ROMSEY school is celebrating being awarded a music membership after demonstrating their dedication to the art.
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Romsey C of E Primary School celebrates music membership

A ROMSEY school is celebrating being awarded a music membership after demonstrating their dedication to the art.
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French tourists visit Romsey

Romsey residents welcomed 17 visitors from a twin town in France in a bid to renew friendships.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School celebrates music award

A ROMSEY school is celebrating being awarded a music membership after demonstrating their dedication to the art.
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Pianist performs with hearing dog in Romsey Abbey

A TEST Valley abbey welcomed a pianist and her hearing dog for a lunchtime recital.
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13-year-old boy left battered and bruised after being knocked off bike in Test Valley

A HAMPSHIRE boy has been left battered and bruised after being hit by a car next to a main road.
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New 'eco gym' opens its doors in Romsey

ROMSEY'S first ever eco gym opened its doors at the weekend.
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Romsey fitness fanatics work up a sweat for charity

DOZENS of Test Valley fitness fanatics worked up a sweat to raise over £200 at a charity event.
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Norwegian choir set to sing at Romsey

A NORWEGIAN choir are set to entertain Romsey residents with an evening of music this month.
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Norwegian choir set to sing at Romsey

A NORWEGIAN choir are set to entertain Romsey residents with an evening of music this month.
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New 'eco gym' opens its doors

A NEW Romsey 'eco' gym can slash your membership price the more you use the machines.
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Businesses shine at awards ceremony

OVER 100 business enthusiasts gathered to celebrate their achievements at this year's Test Valley Business Awards.
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