Friday, 31 January 2020

Emergency roadworks in Winchester Road, Romsey, will not be completed until tonight

EMERGENCY roadworks to repair a main road in Romsey after a gas leak erupted will not be fixed until tonight.
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Emergency roadworks in Winchester Road, Romsey, will not be completed until tonight

EMERGENCY roadworks to repair a main road in Romsey after a gas leak erupted will not be fixed until tonight.
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Part of M27 to close ahead of Romsey Road Bridge demolition

MOTORISTS are being warned to brace themselves for traffic misery as part of a busy Hampshire motorway will close this weekend.
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Romsey motorists told to prepare for traffic "chaos" due to M27 closure

ROMSEY motorists are being told to prepare for traffic "chaos" when a Hampshire motorway shuts this weekend.
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Extension to Plaza Theatre in Romsey gets green light after four years

AN ICONIC Romsey landmark has finally been given the green light to begin their £300,000 extension - though work may not start until next year.
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Thousands of Test Valley homes to benefit from broadband boost by Virgin Media

THOUSANDS of Test Valley homes and businesses will be treated to a broadband boost by Virgin Media, it has been revealed.
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Thursday, 30 January 2020

Five incidents in one month: Spate of restaurant burglaries across Romsey

A SPATE of restaurant burglaries have taken place across Romsey and the Test Valley, with five incidents in one month.
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"Urgent" roadworks underway in Winchester Road

"Urgent" roadworks are underway to repair a main road in Romsey after a gas leak erupted this morning.
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Wednesday, 29 January 2020

Five incidents in one month: Spate of restaurant burglaries across Romsey

A SPATE of restaurant burglaries have taken place across Romsey and the Test Valley, with five incidents in one month.
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Car dumped near bushes in North Baddesley

A CAR has been dumped in a Hampshire village this morning.
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"Filthy" Josie's, Romsey, slammed in Food Standards Agency inspection

A ROMSEY coffee shop has been slammed in a damning report after health inspectors discovered "filthy" cleaning equipment.
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Plans to revamp Romsey are one step closer after meeting with council cabinet

PLANS to revamp part of Romsey are one step closer, it has been revealed.
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New hygiene rating and new management for Water Margin, North Baddesley

A HAMPSHIRE Chinese restaurant which was slammed by inspectors is now under new management and have improved their hygiene rating.
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Tuesday, 28 January 2020

Part of M27 to close ahead of Romsey Road Bridge demolition

MOTORISTS are being warned to brace themselves for traffic misery as part of a busy Hampshire motorway will close this weekend.
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"Filthy" Josie's, Romsey, slammed in Food Standards Agency inspection

A ROMSEY coffee shop has been slammed in a damning report after health inspectors discovered "filthy" cleaning equipment.
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Romsey World of Water closes for the final time after 36 years of service

A WELL KNOWN Hampshire aquatic centre has closed its doors for the final time after trading for 36 years, it has been revealed.
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Plans to revamp Romsey are one step closer after meeting with council cabinet

PLANS to revamp part of Romsey are one step closer, it has been revealed.
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Council to help and monitor rat problem at Walnut Tree Farm, Nursling

A PUB which had rats spotted in its seating area is continuing to be monitored by authorities as they try to contain the rodents.
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Anya shoe shop, Romsey, set to close next month after nine years of service

A ROMSEY shoe shop that has been running for nine years is set to shutdown at the end of the month.
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Plans for travellers pitch in North Baddesley could be given green light

PLANS for a gypsy pitch to be used for three years could be given the green light by Test Valley Borough Council.
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Romsey couple set to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary

A ROMSEY couple are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary this weekend and say "sharing everything" is their secret.
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Monday, 27 January 2020

Romsey World of Water closes for the final time after 36 years of service

A ROMSEY aquatic centre has closed its doors for the final time after trading for 36 years, it has been revealed.
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Police hunt for thieves who stole a till from Indian restaurant

THIEVES have stolen a till from an Indian restaurant in the early hours of this morning.
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Rats spotted running around in Walnut Tree Farm pub, Nursling

CUSTOMERS were left shocked after rats were spotted scurrying around at a pub.
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Test Valley restaurant could make 'UK's best burger'

A TEST Valley hotel and restaurant has made its way to the final of a burger competition, facing some of the biggest names in food.
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'You must take responsibility for your customers': Looking at hygiene ratings in Romsey

I grew up in Romsey and have returned to see my parents and opened the Romsey advertiser for the first time in some 20 years. On page 5 Wellow Golf Club and then page 7 Romsey Town football club both getting poor hygiene ratings. Then a letter to the Editor complaining about the food hygiene report.
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Friday, 24 January 2020

Thursday, 23 January 2020

The Water Garden Cafe manager forks out £700 after break in Romsey

A ROMSEY cafe manager has had to fork out hundreds of pounds after vandals forced their way into the building last week.
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'No respect': Residents hit out at fly-tip in Highwood Lane

ROMSEY residents have hit out at a pile of rubbish that was discovered dumped beside a road.
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Daredevil pension from Romsey to skydive for the Alzheimer's Society

A DAREDEVIL pensioner from Romsey has raised over one thousand pounds ahead of his charity skydive next month.
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Plans for new restaurant in the heart of Romsey could be given green light

PLANS to transform a former bank into a restaurant in the heart of Romsey could be given the green.
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Children's author pays a visit to Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School

A CHILDREN'S author paid a visit to a Romsey school to read her latest book.
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Plans for new restaurant in the heart of Romsey could be given green light

PLANS to transform a former bank into a restaurant in the heart of Romsey could be given the green.
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Children's author pays a visit to Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School

A CHILDREN'S author paid a visit to a Romsey school to read her latest book.
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Monday, 20 January 2020

Have your say on plan for 1,300 homes in Romsey

RESIDENTS will be able to have their say on plans to build more than 1,300 homes in the Hampshire countryside.
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The Romsey School announces headteacher Colm McKavanagh is retiring

A ROMSEY school has announced their headteacher is retiring after seven years at the helm.
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Animal experts rescue trapped sheep rammed between compost heap and fence in New Forest

A fat sheep that was rammed between a compost heap and a fence has been rescued by animal experts last week.
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Romey girl raises hundreds for her friend with a brain tumour

A ROMSEY girl has raised hundreds of pounds in a bid to help her friend with a brain tumour.
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Paultons Park set to create hundreds of jobs in time for summer

A HAMPSHIRE theme park is set to recruit hundreds of jobs in time for summer.
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Test Valley councillor hits out at plans to axe North Baddesley Community library

A TEST Valley councillor has hit out at proposals to axe up a Hampshire library as county bosses try to balance the books.
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Sunday, 19 January 2020

Wellow Golf Club criticised in damning report by Food Standards Agency

A TEST Valley golf club has been heavily criticised in a damning report after health inspectors found "decomposing food" in the kitchen.
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Supporter of Hampshire hospice wins car

THE supporter of a Hampshire hospice has won a brand new car.
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Plans to transform the Dukes Head, Romsey, with bed and breakfast rooms could be approved

PLANS to transform a closed Romsey pub into a "high-quality restaurant" with over ten bed and breakfast rooms could be given the green light.
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Saturday, 18 January 2020

Friday, 17 January 2020

Sainsbury's cheaper than Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose

The cheapest supermarket in the UK in 2019 has been named by Which?
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Plans to transform the Dukes Head, Romsey, with bed and breakfast rooms could be approved

PLANS to transform a closed Romsey pub into a "high-quality restaurant" with over ten bed and breakfast rooms could be given the green light.
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LETTER: Why did the Echo publish negative restaurant story – have you even been to France?

I write this with reference to your article named "Romsey delicatessen slammed in report", referring to Luc fine foods.
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Thursday, 16 January 2020

Tributes to Test Valley councillor who served for almost 20 years

TRIBUTES have started to flood in following the death of a Test Valley councillor who has served since 2001.
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LETTER: How dare you highlight poor food hygiene rating at Romsey Town?

Note: This letter was sent to our sister paper The Daily Echo regarding our food hygiene story on Romsey Town FC.
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Flood warnings issued across Test Valley with up to 14mm of rain still expected

A FLOOD warning has been issued for Test Valley following days of heavy winds and rain which battered the country.
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Tree scammers try to take hundreds in Romsey

SCAMMERS in Romsey have targeted a “vulnerable” man, charging him hundreds of pounds for bogus work.
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This Romsey squad enjoyed an excellent season almost a century ago

THIS picture shows a proud Romsey Football Club in the 1922/1923 season.
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Wednesday, 15 January 2020

Fitstop opens its doors in Romsey

A BRAND new gym has opened up in Hampshire, giving residents a varied choice of work outs.
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LETTER: How dare the Echo highlight poor food hygiene rating?

I would like to comment regarding the article in The Daily Echo on 14th January regarding the alleged 'grimy' conditions for food storage at Romsey Town Football Club.
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Plans for 80 hectare solar farm submitted to Test Valley Borough Council

A SOLAR farm with the potential to serve up to 16,000 homes annually could be built on land just north of Andover after plans were lodged with the borough council last month.
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Primary school applications: When you will find out the outcome and what happens next

IF you haven't already decided, the deadline for primary school applications is today, Wednesday.
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Road closures, flooding and power cuts in Test Valley following Storm Brendan

STORM Brendan has caused traffic chaos across Test Valley with fallen trees, floods and cancelled trains.
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Trains through Romsey cancelled due to flooding

ALL trains through Romsey have been cancelled due to flooding.
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Tuesday, 14 January 2020

Romey girl raises hundreds for friend with a brain tumour

A ROMSEY girl has raised hundreds of pounds in a bid to help her friend with a brain tumour.
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Hampshire woman defends Romsey Town Football Club following critical food report

A HAMPSHIRE woman has defended a Romsey football club following a critical report by health inspectors.
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Emergency services rush to man who crashed down a 10ft embankment in Test Valley

EMERGENCY services rushed to rescue a man who crashed down a 10ft embankment in Test Valley this morning.
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Nine new jobs could be created at Marie Louise House if application is approved

NINE new jobs could be created at a nursing home in Romsey if a planning application is given the green light this month.
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Children's author pays a visit to Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School

A CHILDREN'S author paid a visit to a Romsey school to read her latest book.
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Police scheme to cut down crime in Romsey hailed a success

A FESTIVE campaign to tackle shoplifting in Romsey has resulted a drop in reported offences.
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Monday, 13 January 2020

"Grimy" Romsey Town Football Club slammed in report by Food Standards Agency

A ROMSEY football club has been slammed in a damning report after health inspectors found "grimy" kitchen equipment.
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The Abbey Hotel, Romsey, sold to new owners

A FORMER popular Romsey hotel has been sold to a new owner after being closed for five years, it has been revealed.
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The Romsey School announces headteacher Colm McKavanagh is retiring

A ROMSEY school has announced their headteacher is retiring after seven years at the helm.
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Glass bottle found with item inside described as a "body part"

A GLASS bottle has been found with an item inside which has been described as a "body part".
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Plans to build seven houses on Ganger Farm Lane, Romsey, with 275 houses already, could be given green light

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build seven houses in Romsey could be given the green light.
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‘Brave’ Alfie dies after cancer battle

“WE don’t know how we will face the world without him.”
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Sunday, 12 January 2020

Fitness fanatics from FitStop, Romsey, raise hundreds of pounds for The Princess Anne Hospital

STAFF from a Romsey gym worked up a sweat to raised hundreds of pounds for a Hampshire hospital.
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Stolen van in Romsey

Police are appealing for information about a vehicle theft in Romsey.
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New bakery to open in Romsey

A NEW bakery will be opening in Romsey next week in order for its owner to keep up with demand.
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Romsey school performs star performance of Billy Elliot

A FULL house of attendance came out to watch a school's production of Billy Elliot which featured a crew of more than 50 pupils.
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Saturday, 11 January 2020

Romsey vegan group slams fake vegan festival but invites prankster to their own vegan festival

A VEGAN group have hit out at the man behind the fake vegan festival, saying he should "put his energy into helping people".
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Friday, 10 January 2020

Camelot the Panto set to begin at The Plaza in Romsey

A PANTO by a Romsey amateur dramatics group has begun its three-week run at a town centre theatre.
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Residents hit out at rubbish lying in a lane in Chilworth for over a month

RESIDENTS have hit out at a pile of rubbish which has been lying in a Test Valley lane for over a month.
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Thursday, 9 January 2020

"Grimy" Romsey Town Football Club slammed in report by Food Standards Agency

A ROMSEY football club has been slammed in a damning report after health inspectors found "grimy" kitchen equipment.
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Outrage over Romsey parking changes meaning you have to pay more for 'popping into town'

Residents have vented their outrage at new "slashed" parking charges because you have to spend more to 'pop into town'.
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Romsey Abbey 900th anniversary celebrations launched with Epiphany Service

CELEBRATIONS for Romsey Abbey’s 900th anniversary are now underway after hundreds turned up for the launch event and Epiphany Service.
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Nominations open for donations to local charities

MONEY raised by a round table group will be donated to local charities - and nominations are open.
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Outrage over Romsey parking changes meaning you have to pay more for 'popping into town'

Residents have vented their outrage at new "slashed" parking charges because you have to spend more to 'pop into town'.
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Police scheme to cut down crime in Romsey hailed a success

A FESTIVE campaign to tackle shoplifting in Romsey has resulted a drop in reported offences.
Full article available via Daily Echo | News

Romsey football club goes green with eco-friendly swap store

A FOOTBALL team has gone green by creating an eco-friendly swap store.
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Scammers target "vulnerable" man charging him hundreds of pounds

SCAMMERS in Romsey have targeted a “vulnerable” man, charging him for hundreds of pounds.
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Tuesday, 7 January 2020

Test Valley Borough Council set to slash Romsey car parking prices

A COUNCIL is to slash parking charges in Romsey in order to increase visitors - with just a fee of £1 for two hours.
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Test Valley Borough Council set to slash Romsey car parking prices

A COUNCIL is to slash parking charges in Romsey in order to increase visitors - with just a fee of £1 for two hours.
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Man behind fake vegan festivals vows "there will be more"

THE man behind Romsey's vegan festival hoax vows that there are "going to be more fake festivals" in the near future.
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Plans to build seven houses on Ganger Farm Lane, Romsey, could be given green light

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build seven houses in Romsey could be given the green light tomorrow.
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M27 shut and M3 slip road closed by police due concern for welfare call

THE M27 has reopened after being shut this morning following a concern for welfare call.
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Monday, 6 January 2020

Southampton man slapped with £3,000 fine for fly-tipping in woods

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been made to pay thousands after using an unregistered waste carrier in a Test Valley village.
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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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Test Valley motorists set to benefit from free electric charging points in Romsey and Andover

TEST Valley drivers can now benefit from free electric charging points, it has been revealed.
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Man behind fake vegan festivals vows "there will be more"

THE man behind Romsey's vegan festival hoax vows that there are "going to be more fake festivals" in the near future.
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Retirement village amends licence bid following outrage from residents

IT IS the luxury retirement village where residents pay thousands of pounds for the pleasure of staying.
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Fryers House raises hundreds for new defibrillator

A ROMSEY nursing home is celebrating after raising hundreds of pounds to buy a new community defibrillator.
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Romsey Slimming World host celebrates success with Alan Carr

A SLIMMING World Consultant from Romsey celebrated their group’s success by meeting chat show host and comedian, Alan Carr.
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Brandon James Smith caught dealing cannabis in Romsey

A TEENAGER caught drug dealing in a Hampshire town has been sentenced.
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Sunday, 5 January 2020

Romsey Abbey 900th anniversary celebrations launched with Epiphany Service

CELEBRATIONS for Romsey Abbey’s 900th anniversary are now underway after hundreds turned up for the launch event and Epiphany Service.
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Saturday, 4 January 2020

Luc Purveyor Of Fine Foods, Romsey, slammed in damning report by Food Standards Agency

A ROMSEY delicatessen has been slammed in a damning report after health inspectors found different meats vacuum packed in the same bag.
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Friday, 3 January 2020

Thursday, 2 January 2020

Residents hit out at fly tip in Eldon Road, Braishfield

ANGRY residents have voiced their disgust after rubbish was dumped in a Test Valley road.
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Tractor convoy collects cash for hospital and pays a visit to Romsey

MORE than 122 tractors took part in a 35-mile fundraising event which raised £10,000 for a Hampshire hospital.
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Firefighters raise money for charities in Romsey

A GROUP raised more than £1,000 for a firefighter charity in Romsey town centre.
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Plans to retain temporary road by M27 withdrawn following residents outrage

PLANS to retain a temporary road next to a Hampshire motorway have been withdrawn after the application came under fire from residents.
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Electric cars now used by council to deliver school meals across county

ELECTRIC cars are now being used by the county council to deliver school meals, in a bid to cut down their carbon footprint.
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Wednesday, 1 January 2020

Plans to build 1,300 houses south of Romsey could be given green light

PLANS to develop a new neighbourhood south of Romsey with over 1,000 homes could be given the green light.
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Romsey's new steam-powered fire engine drew large crowds

THE year is 1912 and the people of Romsey crowded into Church Street to catch a glimpse of the town’s new steam-powered fire engine.
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Romsey Slimming World host celebrates success with Alan Carr

A SLIMMING World Consultant from Romsey celebrated their group’s success by meeting chat show host and comedian, Alan Carr.
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LETTERS: Christmas in Romsey was just fantastic

ROMSEY at Christmas has always for me been a special place; Christmas 2019 was no exception.
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