5 NHS volunteers from Southampton and Romsey

FOLLOWING the call to arms from Boris Johnson, asking for 250,000 volunteers to help the stretched National Health Service, over half a million people have put themselves forward to help in its fight against coronavirus.
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Hundreds of childminders have quit across Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE has lost a quarter of its childminders in under five years, figures show.
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Cases of coronavirus in Hampshire jump by 66 to 498 in just 24 hours

HAMPSHIRE'S number of recorded coronavirus cases has jumped by 66 to 498.
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Coronavirus: Live updates and news across Hampshire

While 209 more people diagnosed with COVID-19 die across the UK, Boris Johnson is writing to every Hampshire home in urgent call to abide by lockdown. Romsey foodbank has received more than 500kg of food after desperate appeal. Follow this live blog for regular updates.
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Plans for travellers' pitch in North Baddesley sparks anger among residents

PLANS for a travellers' pitch in Test Valley to be used for three years has sparked anger among residents, who claim the site is already turning into a "dumping ground" for rubbish.
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Railway line between Romsey and Salisbury reopens following emergency landslip repairs

A RAILWAY line has reopened following a landslip that closed the track for over one month.
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Retired Romsey teacher comes out of retirement to aid home learning

A RETIRED primary school teacher has returned to help the nation home school their children.
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Learning from the coronavirus outbreak

I am so thankful for each one of you; for your organisations; for the changes you have brought that have made an incredible difference to the world.
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Coronavirus: Foodbank receives more than 500kg of food

A FOODBANK in Romsey has received more than 500kg of food following an appeal last week amid the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus lockdown advice for Hampshire pet owners

WITH lockdown now in place across the UK, thousands of pet owners across Hampshire are either social distancing or self isolating and will be spending at least the next three weeks inside their homes.
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Railway line between Romsey and Salisbury reopens following emergency landslip repairs

A RAILWAY line has reopened following a landslip that closed the track for over one month.
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Fish poachers caught out after breaking coronavirus lockdown

POLICE stopped a "large group" of fish poachers breaking government guidelines near Romsey.
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Coronavirus: Foodbank receives more than 500kg of food

A FOODBANK in Romsey has received more than 500kg of food following an appeal last week amid the coronavirus.
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When do the clocks change in 2020?

IT'S that time of year again when the days start to get longer and flowers are blooming.
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Car park fees SCRAPPED in the Test Valley amid coronavirus

CAR PARK fees have been scrapped across the Test Valley amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Housing firm agrees to finally "fix communal areas" following a councillor's year-long battle

A HOUSING association has "agreed" to fix a number of flats in Romsey with broken buzzers and security doors.
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Weekly letter from MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes

Lockdown is certainly a new experience for us all, and nobody would pretend this is a decision any PM would take likely, but I have no doubt it is for the best. It is absolutely imperative we do all we can to stay home, stay safe and make sure those who would be most vulnerable to Covid-19 are not exposed to it.
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Romsey man captures deserted War Memorial Park amid coronavirus pandemic

A ROMSEY man has captured scenes from a deserted park as coronavirus continues to sweep across Hampshire this week.
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Romsey family appeal for help after being left stranded in Australia amid coronavirus fears

A ROMSEY family has revealed they are stranded in “ghost town” Australia after their flights were cancelled amid fears over coronavirus.
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National Rail announce reopening date for line between Romsey and Salisbury

RAIL chiefs have revealed the Romsey to Salisbury line is due reopen three days ahead of schedule following a landslide.
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Pupils at Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School work up a sweat amid coronavirus

CHILDREN at a Romsey primary school worked up a sweat this week in a bid to stay fit during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Hampshire County Council to work with unions on redundancies

COUNTY bosses have pledged to work with trade unions after calls to stop hundreds of redundancies.
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Confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 44 in Hampshire

FIGURES show Hampshire has seen 44 more confirmed cases of coronavirus since yesterday, according to the latest figures.
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Plans for 64 homes in Romsey come under fire from residents

PLANS for 64 homes in Romsey have come under fire from residents who fear it will increase traffic congestion.
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Community leaders in Test Valley praise Waitrose for supporting NHS workers amid coronavirus pandemic

COMMUNITY leaders in Test Valley have praised a supermarket giant in an effort to help NHS workers buy food and essentials amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Thousands respond to Hampshire County Council library plans

MORE than 20,000 people who live, work or study in Hampshire have given their views on proposed changes to library services, as part of a 10-week public consultation. The consultation closed yesterday.
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More than £20,000 raised for Cancer Research UK by Aster Group

A HOUSING association is celebrating raising more than £20,000 for a cancer charity.
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207 cases of coronavirus in Hampshire with 24 in Southampton

HAMPSHIRE has 207 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to the latest figures published last night.
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Test Valley Borough Council leader urges small businesses to come forward for £10,000 grant

A COUNCIL leader has urged business owners to get in touch for support amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Police warn residents over Hampshire scam

POLICE have warned Hampshire residents of a fraud incident.
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Council object to M27 motorway services digital advertising board

OBJECTIONS have flooded in for plans to have a digital board advertising restaurants in a motorway service station.
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Romsey Festival to STILL take place this summer

ORGANISERS of a festival in Romsey have confirmed their optimism to take place this summer.
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Community helpline set up for Test Valley residents amid Coronavirus outbreak

A TEST Valley-based charity has set up a community helpline to aid those affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Council steps up fight against climate change

A COUNCIL is stepping up its fight against climate change to become carbon neutral.
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Hampshire police on the hunt for two men who burgled elderly woman's home in Stockbridge

POLICE officers are on the hunt for two men after an elderly woman's home was burgled in Test Valley today.
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Planning applications in Romsey and Test Valley

AMPFIELD
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Councillor reminds residents to object to Test Valley parking changes which includes doubling permit prices

RESIDENTS are being reminded to file their feedback to new on-street parking changes.
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Romsey primary school receives cash boost for gardening

The STAFF and pupils from a Romsey primary school were delighted to receive an extra cash boost for their gardening.
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Four acre Paultons Park expansion delayed due to Coronavirus

A FOUR-ACRE expansion to a Romsey theme park due to open in May has been postponed due to the Coronavirus.
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Paultons Park closes "until further notice" due to coronavirus

HAMPSHIRE theme park, Paultons Park will close this evening until further notice -and its four-acre expansion has been postponed.
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Romsey woman with incurable cancer raises £12,000

A ROMSEY woman's life turned upside down when she went in for a routine health checkup.
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Biker took baseball bat to Hunters Inn, Romsey, and demanded apology from another customer

AN ANGRY biker turned up to a pub with a baseball bat to demand an apology from a fellow customer who he had become embroiled in a row with.
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Romsey man's life saved by 11-year-old passing by

A ROMSEY man's life was saved when a 11-year-old boy came to his rescue.
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Romsey school unveils large classroom extension for Key Stage 2

A SCHOOL has unveiled a large extension after getting the green light from planning chiefs.
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Romsey man's life saved by 11-year-old passing by

A ROMSEY man's life was saved when a 11-year-old boy came to his rescue.
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Romsey school unveils large classroom extension for Key Stage 2

A SCHOOL has unveiled a large extension after getting the green light from planning chiefs.
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Romsey schools react to Government's school closure decision

A NUMBER of Romsey schools have been affected by the Government's announcement of school closures.
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Romsey schools react to Government's school closure decision

A NUMBER of Romsey schools have been affected by the Government's announcement of school closures.
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Coronavirus: Elections cancelled in the Test Valley

A COUNCIL has taken the decision to cancel elections which were due to take place.
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Coronavirus: Romsey Foodbank struggling to keep up with demand

A FOODBANK is struggling to keep up with demand amid the Coronavirus and is urging residents to help.
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Coronavirus: Here are the schools which are affected in Romsey

A NUMBER of schools are closing across Hampshire amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Romsey school announces new head teacher

A ROMSEY school has announced their new headteacher.
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School partially closed due to the Coronavirus

A TEST Valley-based secondary school has confirmed a partial closure due to the Coronavirus.
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New restaurant to take root at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, as part of £1.3m project

A NEW restaurant at a popular tourist attraction in Romsey is set to take root this year as part of a £1.3 million scheme.
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Boots and Superdrug. Romsey, clamp down on shoppers stockpiling hand sanitisers

TWO shops in Romsey have placed restrictions on hand sanitisers in a bid to prevent shoppers from stockpiling amid coronavirus fears.
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Success for inaugural Just Networking Romsey event

A NEW business group kicked off their first meeting with dozens of people enjoying breakfast at a town pub.
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Plans for 64 homes in Romsey could be given the green light

AN application for 64 homes in Romsey could be given the green light by planning chiefs.
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Plans for 64 homes in Romsey could be given the green light

AN application for 64 homes in Romsey could be given the green light by planning chiefs.
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Fox Finds Homeware, Bell Street, Romsey closes

A HOMEWARE shop in the heart of Romsey has closed its doors for the final time after "three years" of trading.
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Romsey Town Youth Football Club announces new centre for girls

A TOWN football club has announced they will been running an FA sponsored centre for girls, kicking off later this year.
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Romsey pupils explore attractions

PUPILS at a Romsey were given the chance to go on an adventure outside of the classroom to explore attractions.
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Police launch hunt to find man wearing Saints hat following 'inappropriate behaviour'

A hunt has been launched to find a man who used inappropriate behaviour towards a teenager.
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Planning applications in Romsey and Test Valley

20/00453/FULLS Rebuild existing outbuilding - Redburn Farm , Green Pond Lane, AMPFIELD
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Romsey School and Oakfield Primary, Totton, celebrate leap year birthdays

A SCHOOL has celebrated the leap year babies with a member of staff turning 15 and a pupil turning two.
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Donna Jones to run in Police and Crime Commissioner election

A HAMPSHIRE councillor has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the Police and Crime Commissioner election.
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Police get more Tasers to tackle crime

HAMPSHIRE Police are set to receive dozens of new Tasers to combat crime.
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Safety plea to M27 speeders

HAMPSHIRE Police chiefs have issued a safety plea to motorists after it was revealed that 12,000 drivers were caught speeding through the M27’s temporary 50mph speed limit.
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Embley Prep School celebrates winning Primary Science Quality Mark award

A ROMSEY prep school is celebrating after being awarded for their commitment to science.
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Residents urged to have their say on the future of Romsey

TIME is running out for residents to have their say on the future of Romsey Town Centre.
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More than half a million pieces of waste saved by Romsey eco store

AN ECO-FRIENDLY store has saved more than half a million pieces of waste as they reach their one year mark.
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Stolen Land Rover found burnt out in Romsey

A STOLEN Land Rover has been burnt-out and dumped in a Romsey park.
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Residents slam plans to transform Romsey pub with B&B

ROMSEY residents have slammed plans to transform a closed pub into a “high-quality restaurant” with over ten bed and breakfast rooms.
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New parking charges to be rolled out across Hampshire

PLANS to roll out charges for on-street parking across Hampshire are set to start in April, it has been revealed.
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Hear from Phil North at Test Valley Borough Council

The Met Office has confirmed that the unprecedented levels of rainfall that we experienced last month meant it was the wettest February on record. We certainly saw the effects of that in Romsey recently with the flood protection barriers deployed along Greatbridge Road and Budds Lane to protect homes and businesses. I’m extremely grateful to Test Valley’s hardworking Environmental Services staff who were instrumental in helping the Environment Agency and Fire Service get the barriers up on t
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Residents slam plans to transform Romsey pub with B&B

ROMSEY residents have slammed plans to transform a closed pub into a “high-quality restaurant” with over ten bed and breakfast rooms.
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READER LETTER: Spate of lorry crashes can't be allowed to continue

THE recent spate of lorries striking bridges in and around Romsey cannot be allowed to continue.
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Church services in Romsey and Test Valley

ROMSEY ABBEY - Parish Church of Romsey
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Residents urged to have their say on the future of Romsey

TIME is running out for residents to have their say on the future of Romsey Town Centre.
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Romsey man slams pile of rubbish found dumped at the side of Lee Lane

A ROMSEY man has slammed a pile of rubbish he found dumped at the side of a road.
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Romsey woman celebrates turning 100 on a leap day

A ROMSEY woman has celebrated turning 100 with her family on Leap Day.
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Plans for retirement flats in Abbotswood pushed back

CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce 36 new retirement flats in Romsey on land which was earmarked for a pub, have been pushed back.
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Plans for retirement flats in Abbotswood pushed back

CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce 36 new retirement flats in Romsey on land which was earmarked for a pub, have been pushed back.
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Residents slam "extremely unpleasant" dog fouling in Romsey

DOG OWNERS have been slammed by residents for failing to pick up after their pets in Romsey.
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Councillors to give up online shopping in a bid to support Romsey town businesses

A NUMBER of Romsey councillors are giving up online shopping in a bid to support Romsey Town Centre.
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Planned strikes on South Western Railway are called off

PLANNED strikes on South Western Railway over guards on trains have been called off, it has been revealed.
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State of the art rescue and training facility in Romsey

HERE is a look inside of a rescue and training facility which could save lives across the country.
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Music concert to hit Romsey

A NEW charity music concert will take place in Romsey Abbey.
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Thousands of Brits due for holiday windfall

Research by the legal team at MySpanishDeposit found that thousands of locals who lost money on a Spanish holiday home can claim back thousands of euros – but only if they act now.
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Romsey to Salisbury line to reopen "by the end of March" following landslip incident

RAIL chiefs have confirmed the Salisbury to Romsey line will reopen by the end of the month following a landslide.
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Romsey to Salisbury line to reopen "by the end of March" following landslip incident

RAIL chiefs have confirmed the Salisbury to Romsey line will reopen by the end of the month following a landslide.
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Stolen Land Rover found burnt out in Romsey

A STOLEN Land Rover has been burnt-out and dumped in a Romsey park.
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Woman speaks of horror after her car bursts into flames

A ROMSEY woman has spoken of her horror after escaping from a burning car with her baby and dog.
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Woman's tyres destroyed after hitting potholes in Misslebrook Lane, Test Valley

A TEST Valley woman has vented her "frustration" after two of her car tyres were destroyed by potholes.
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Residents slam "extremely unpleasant" dog fouling in Romsey

DOG OWNERS have been slammed by residents for failing to pick up after their pets in Romsey.
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Coronavirus: First patient from Hampshire confirmed

THE FIRST person from Hampshire has contracted Coronavirus.
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Men’s shed gets brand new signs

A BIZARRE phone call led to brand new branding for a Hampshire men's shed.
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New station car park costing thousands of pounds to come to Romsey

A NEW car park costing thousands of pounds could soon open next to a Test Valley train station in a bid to keep up with the growing number of commuters using the railway.
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Woman speaks of horror after her car bursts into flames

A ROMSEY woman has spoken of her horror after escaping from a burning car with her baby and dog.
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Coronavirus: The situation in Hampshire and the latest advice

HERE is everything we know about Coronavirus , both in the Romsey region and nationally.
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Fly-tipping more than doubles in Test Valley over five years, new figures reveal

FLY-TIPPING incidents in Test Valley have more than doubled in the past five years, new figures have revealed.
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Motorists face 18 mile diversion around Romsey due to level crossing closure at Mottisfont

MOTORISTS will be forced to drive a 18 mile diversion due to a level crossing closing.
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