Friday, 28 February 2020

Meet Dad Pig, the four-year-old pig who is searching for a home

A FRIENDLY four-year-old pig is looking for a home after he was left alone when his owner passed away.
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Coronavirus across Romsey: Here's everything we know so far

CONCERNS over the Coronavirus hit Romsey yesterday after a GP surgery was forced to close.
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Romsey commuters to face THIRD day of travel disruption on South Western Railway services

ROMSEY commuters will face a third day of disruption, a railway company has revealed.
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Thursday, 27 February 2020

Coronavirus across Southampton: Here's everything we know so far

WORRIES over the Coronavirus has hit Romsey and Southampton yesterday after a GP surgery was forced to close.
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Child hit by bus during collision in North Baddesley

A CHILD has been hit by a bus in a Hampshire village.
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Awbridge Primary School described as a ‘Small school, real community’

Awbridge Primary School sits at the North of Romsey in an idyllic setting with just 159 pupils ranging from the ages four to 11.
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Romsey school issues warning over Coronavirus scare

A ROMSEY school has issued a warning to parents over the coronavirus.
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"No timescale for repair" on Salisbury landslip incident says rail chiefs

THERE is "no timescale for repair" after the Salisbury railway landslip, according to Network Rail Wessex.
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Romsey school issues warning over Coronavirus scare

A ROMSEY school has issued a warning to parents over the coronavirus.
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GP surgery closed due to worries over the coronavirus

A GP surgery in Romsey is closed over worries of the coronavirus.
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GP surgery closed due to worries over the coronavirus

A GP surgery in Romsey has been shut over worries of the coronavirus.
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Wednesday, 26 February 2020

Awbridge Primary School described as a ‘Small school, real community’

Awbridge Primary School sits at the North of Romsey in an idyllic setting with just 159 pupils ranging from the ages four to 11.
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Romsey commuters to face disruption on South Western Railway services until the end of today

ROMSEY commuters are being warned of delays until the end of today on South Western Railway services.
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Romsey football club broken into and hundreds of pounds stolen

A TOWN football club has had hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol and cash stolen.
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141-bed care home near Romsey given green light by planning chiefs

A BRAND new 141 bed care home near Romsey and Southampton has been given the green light.
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86-year-old veteran walker to walk eight miles for charity

AN 86-YEAR-OLD Romsey pensioner will be taking place in an eight mile walk and cannot wait to register.
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If pollution is a problem in Southampton, how come there are still birds in the sky?

In reply to green party member John Spottiswoode and Philip Griffiths of Romsey, (Echo Letters Feb 25) and their continued banging the same old drum about air pollution.
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Landslide between Romsey and Salisbury disrupts South Western Railway services

A LANDSLIDE has caused major disruption to all train services running between Romsey and Salisbury.
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Tuesday, 25 February 2020

Councillors in Test Valley vent their "frustration" over potholes in Romsey

A GROUP of community leaders have vented their frustration at the state of the roads in Romsey, which are covered in potholes.
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Asante Coffee Shop, Romsey, set to close next month after nine years of trading

A ROMSEY coffee shop which has raised £150,000 for hundreds of children in Kenya will close its doors for the final time next month.
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Plans for seven homes in Ganger Farm Lane, Romsey, given the green light

PLANS to build seven homes in Romsey have been given the green light this week.
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Commuters warned of delays after car crashes between Romsey and Redbridge

COMMUTERS are being warned of delays after a car crashed into a bridge between two Hampshire railway stations this morning.
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Councillors in Test Valley vent their "frustration" over potholes in Romsey

A GROUP of community leaders have vented their "frustration" at the state of potholes in Romsey, it has been revealed.
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North Baddesley Community Library could be saved from being axed

A TEST Valley councillor has revealed a library could be saved from being axed as county bosses try to balance the books.
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Southampton FC legends support Romsey mental health group

ROMSEY received a very special visit from Saints legends in aid of a mental health group.
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Monday, 24 February 2020

Three people arrested on suspicion of drugs supply offences in Romsey

POLICE have arrested three people on suspicion of drugs supply offences this morning.
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Three people arrested on suspicion of drugs supply offences in Romsey

POLICE have arrested three people on suspicion of drugs supply offences this morning.
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Southern Aquatics & Pets opens in Romsey to replace World of Water

A NEW pet store has opened in Romsey just weeks after an aquatic centre closed its doors for the final time.
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New Miller & Carter could open in Chilworth Golf Club

PLANS have been tabled to demolish a golf clubhouse and build a new steak house - creating 50 new jobs.
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Plans for seven homes in Ganger Farm Lane, Romsey, given the green light

PLANS to build seven homes in Romsey have been given the green light this week.
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Sunday, 23 February 2020

Romsey residents call for more police officers on the streets

COMMUNITY leaders and residents are calling for Hampshire Police to step up patrols in the centre of a town in a bid to tackle crime.
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Readers' Letter: Tip charges will make fly-tipping issue worse

While visiting Romsey tip today I was informed politely by a member of staff that my van permit was due to run out soon, even though it was issued on May 2, 2017, and I had only used it five times out of a possible 36 visits in three years.
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Saturday, 22 February 2020

Friday, 21 February 2020

Readers' letter: Road improvements are helping slow traffic

As someone who lives in Rownhams but worked in Romsey, I disagree with your correspondent Sarah DuPont (Feb 19) who criticised the recent improvements to Romsey town centre.
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Thursday, 20 February 2020

Councillor hits out at water company after raw sewage spews in Winchester Road, Romsey

A TEST Valley councillor has hit out at a water company after raw sewage spewed onto a main road in Romsey at the weekend.
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Romsey residents praise Environmental Agency for protecting town against Storm Dennis

NEARLY 200 homes were at risk of flooding in Romsey after Storm Dennis battered the town over the weekend.
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Five Romsey choirs raise thousands for Jumbulance Trust who support people with "life-limiting" conditions

FIVE Romsey choirs managed to rake in thousands of pounds for a charity who support people with life-limiting conditions.
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141-bed care home near Southampton given green light by planning chiefs

A BRAND new 141 bed care home near Romsey and Southampton has been given the green light.
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10 things to do across Hampshire this weekend

1 In Romsey...
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Flood warnings still in place for Romsey

FLOOD warnings are still in place for Romsey as water levels in the Lower Test are high.
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Flood warnings still in place for Romsey

FLOOD warnings are still in place for Romsey as water levels in the Lower Test are high.
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Planned closure for Redbridge roundabout cancelled this weekend

A MAJOR roundabout which planned to close this weekend has been cancelled due to poor weather.
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Commuters could face two months of travel disruption as landslide hits Romsey and Salisbury railway

ROMSEY commuters could face two months of travel disruption after a landslide blocked a railway line this week.
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Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Commuters could face two months of travel disruption as landslide hits Romsey and Salisbury railway

ROMSEY commuters could face two months of travel disruption after a landslide blocked a railway line this week.
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ANOTHER lorry stuck under bridge in Romsey last night

A LORRY crashed into a Romsey bridge once again, taking the tally up to 23 times in 16 years.
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Asante Coffee Shop, Romsey, set to close next month after nine years of trading

A ROMSEY coffee shop which has raised £150,000 for hundreds of children in Kenya will close its doors for the final time next month.
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Stroud School pupils make it to maths final in London

PUPILS from a Romsey school put their maths skills when they competed in a national final last week.
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ANOTHER lorry stuck under bridge in Romsey last night

A LORRY crashed into a Romsey bridge once again, taking the tally up to 23 times in 16 years.
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Romsey football club broken into and hundreds of pounds stolen

A TOWN football club has had hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol and cash stolen.
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Landslide blocks Salisbury to Romsey route - Trains 'may be' cancelled

A LANDSLIDE has blocked the train route between Salisbury and Romsey.
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Landslide blocks Salisbury to Romsey route - Trains 'may be' cancelled

A LANDSLIDE has blocked the train route between Salisbury and Romsey.
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More than 1,000 homes could be built in borough

MORE than 1,000 homes could be built in the Test Valley after a wildlife trust proposed a scheme to help tackle nitrate pollution in the Solent.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School take a trip around town

Pupils from a Romsey school were treated to a trip exploring landmarks in their hometown this week.
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Monday, 17 February 2020

Romsey residents call for more police officers on the streets

ROMSEY community leaders and residents are calling for Hampshire police to step up patrols in the centre of town in a bid to tackle crime.
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Totton man who carried baseball bat into Romsey pub to be sentenced in crown court

A MAN who carried a baseball bat into a Hampshire pub is to be sentenced in the crown court.
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Work on football pitches in Abbotswood, near Romsey, to kick off this month

WORK on two new sport pitches in Test Valley is one step closer to being completed, it has been revealed.
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South Garden, Romsey, heavily criticised after health inspectors find "dead insects" in kitchen

A CHINESE restaurant has been heavily criticised after health inspectors found "dead insects" in the kitchen.
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Work on football pitches in Abbotswood, near Romsey, to kick off this month

WORK on two new sport pitches in Test Valley is one step closer to being completed, it has been revealed.
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Storm Dennis: Roads close, trains stop running and hundreds of homes at risk

NEARLY 200 homes are at risk of flooding in Romsey after Storm Dennis battered Hampshire over the weekend.
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Sunday, 16 February 2020

Storm Dennis: Roads close, trains stop running and hundreds of homes at risk

NEARLY 200 homes are at risk of flooding in Romsey after Storm Dennis battered Hampshire over the weekend.
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Saturday, 15 February 2020

Friday, 14 February 2020

Romsey 10k fitness trail postponed due to bad weather

A BRAND new 10k fitness trail which linked five brand new outdoor gyms has been postponed.
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Romsey 10k fitness trail postponed due to bad weather

A BRAND new 10k fitness trail which linked five brand new outdoor gyms has been postponed.
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Romsey-based 141 bedroom care home set to get green light

PLANS for new 141 bed care home near Romsey and Southampton could be given the green light next week.
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Petition created to save Hampshire library from being axed

A COUNCILLOR will put forward a motion to save a Hampshire library which is planning to be axed following a petition signed by more than 500 people.
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Thursday, 13 February 2020

Romsey-based 141 bedroom care home set to get green light

PLANS for new 141 bed care home near Romsey and Southampton could be given the green light next week.
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Stroud School pupils make it to maths final in London

PUPILS from a Romsey school put their maths skills when they competed in a national final last week.
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Crash involving two cars brings Romsey to standstill

A CRASH involving two cars has brought Romsey Town Centre to a standstill.
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Crash involving two cars brings Romsey to standstill

A CRASH involving two cars has brought Romsey Town Centre to a standstill.
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Councillor hits out at county council over state of Romsey pavements

A COUNCILLOR has slammed the state of pavements in Romsey as well as the council which care for them.
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Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Police appealing for witnesses following Audi theft in Romsey

AN AUDI has been stolen in Romsey and police are appealing for witnesses.
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Police appealing for witnesses following Audi theft in Romsey

AN AUDI has been stolen in Romsey and police are appealing for witnesses.
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Police launch investigation after Co-op burglary in, Winchester Hill, Romsey

POLICE have launched an investigation after a Romsey convenience store was burgled at the weekend.
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Pupils at Stroud School, Romsey, take part in Children's Mental Health Week

PUPILS at a Romsey school worked on reducing their stress as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Why The Boot Inn, Houghton, Stockbridge, is at the heart of the fishing community

IT IS the Test Valley pub at the heart of the fishing community.
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Tuesday, 11 February 2020

Coronavirus: all the latest news so far

With the coronavirus showing no signs of abating in the UK - four new cases were announced yesterday - we look at how the virus has spread so far.
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MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes, costs taxpayer more than £100,000 in expenses

A HAMPSHIRE MP has cost the taxpayer more than £100,000 last year in expenses, it has been revealed.
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Romsey pupils delve into history as part of generational project

PUPILS at a Romsey school delved into the past as part of a project focusing on different generations.
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Romsey resident felt "let down" after eye records go missing following optician closure

A ROMSEY resident has hit out at an opticians after it closed without letting her know.
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Romsey resident felt "let down" after eye records go missing following optician closure

A ROMSEY resident has hit out at an opticians after it closed without letting her know.
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Monday, 10 February 2020

Road named after late councillor who served for almost 20 years

A ROMSEY road has been named after a late councillor who served for almost 20 years.
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Police appeal for Stephen Weir, in connection with restraining order breach

POLICE have appealed for information on a Southampton man, who they want to speak to in connection with breaching a restraining order.
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Fallen trees, flooded roads and power cuts: Storm Ciara causes travel disruption across Hampshire

FALLEN trees, flooded roads and power cuts all caused travel disruption at the weekend as Storm Ciara descended on Hampshire.
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Security doors and buzzers broken in Romsey flats for almost a year

RESIDENTS of flats which have had broken security doors and buzzers for almost a year are urging for something to be done.
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10k fitness trail links five new outdoor gyms in Romsey

A NEW fitness trail is coming to Romsey, encouraging residents to get fit this month.
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Sunday, 9 February 2020

Alert after series of bike thefts in Romsey

POLICE have issued a warning after a number of bikes were stolen in the Romsey area.
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Motorists urged to avoid A27, near Shootash and Romsey, after tree comes crashing down

MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid a main road in Test Valley, due to a fallen tree blocking traffic in both directions.
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Motorists urged to avoid A27, near Shootash and Romsey, after tree comes crashing down

MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid a main road in Test Valley, due to a fallen tree blocking traffic in both directions.
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LIVE: Storm Ciara updates from across Hampshire

Storm Ciara has hit the UK following an amber warning by the Met Office. High winds of up to 80mph are expected to hit Hampshire, as experts warn of major travel disruption.
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Saturday, 8 February 2020

Seven houses in Portersbridge Street, Romsey, could soon get a makeover

A NUMBER of properties in Romsey could soon receive a makeover by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC), it has been revealed.
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10k fitness trail links five new outdoor gyms in Romsey

A NEW fitness trail is coming to Romsey, encouraging residents to get fit this month.
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Friday, 7 February 2020

North Baddesley boy, 16, held on suspicion of being involved in drug supply

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested as police carried out a drugs warrant.
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Church raises thousands for Christchurch riding centre

A ROMSEY church has fundraised more than £2,000 for a riding centre.
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Cat being treated for smoke inhalation following house fire in Romsey

A CAT is being treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in a Romsey house, as another was rescued in the early hours of this morning.
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Cat being treated for smoke inhalation following house fire in Romsey

A CAT is being treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in a Romsey house, as another was rescued in the early hours of this morning.
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Residents face hours without power in Romsey

More than 2,000 houses were without power as a power cut hit Romsey and the surrounding areas.
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Residents face hours without power in Romsey

More than 2,000 houses were without power as a power cut hit Romsey and the surrounding areas.
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Wednesday, 5 February 2020

Romsey couple fork out over £100 after vandals smash their window in Malmesbury Road

A ROMSEY couple have had to fork out over £100 after their window was smashed by "mindless" vandals.
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Romsey Abbey C of E pupils work on their resilience

PUPILS at a Romsey primary school were treated to a day focused on improving their resilience last week.
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Plans for new home in Shootash given the green light

PLANS to build a house next to an existing property in Test Valley have been given the green light this week.
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Two scammers in "untaxed" vans hit Awbridge near Romsey

TWO scammers have been knocking on doors in a Hampshire village selling "fake" garden furniture.
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Southampton Airport plans backed by MPs

A HOST of businesses and a government minister have backed growth at Southampton Airport ahead of a crucial decision on extending its runway.
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Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Police appeal following iconic statue damage in Romsey

POLICE were patrolling a Romsey park following vandalism to an iconic statue.
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Police appeal following iconic statue damage in Romsey

POLICE were patrolling a Romsey park following vandalism to an iconic statue.
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Car fire sparks long delays on Totton Western Bypass

A CAR fire is causing long delays on the roads in and around Totton.
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War Horse memorial in Romsey damaged by vandals

AN ICONIC war memorial statue has been vandalised in Romsey.
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PHOTOS: Dramatic replacement of the M27 Romsey Road bridge

DRAMATIC photos show the the replacement of a Romsey bridge which left the M27 shut for two days.
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Vets warning to dog owners as vomiting condition spreads throughout the UK

VETS are warning dog owners to remain calm but vigilant, as an unusually high number of cases of gastroenteritis, specifically with profuse vomiting, is being seen in dogs across the UK.
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Monday, 3 February 2020

War Horse memorial in Romsey damaged by vandals

AN ICONIC war memorial statue has been vandalised in Romsey.
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PHOTOS: Dramatic replacement of the M27 Romsey Road bridge

DRAMATIC photos show the the replacement of a Romsey bridge which left the M27 shut for two days.
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Whitenap estate consultation days

RESIDENTS have been asked to visit a feedback workshop on plans for a new estate in the Test Valley.
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Project to create knitted soldiers for The Army Flying Museum, Middle Wallop, has been launched

A PROJECT to create knitted soldiers to go on display at a Test Valley museum has been launched this week.
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MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes, is appointed new equalities chief

A HAMPSHIRE MP who voted against same-sex marriage has been appointed as Parliament's new equality chief.
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Red Rover, West Wellow, heavily criticised after health inspectors find fridge "covered in mould"

A TEST valley pub has been heavily criticised in a report after health inspectors found a kitchen fridge "covered in mould".
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Angry residents and MP hit out at state of pavements in Romsey town centre

RESIDENTS have voiced their concern over the state of Romsey pavements which has caused injuries for years.
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Saturday, 1 February 2020

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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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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