Hampshire police launch investigation after Romsey Food Bank raid

POLICE have launched an investigation after a food bank in Romsey was raided of "several food items".
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Spring snaps in coronavirus lockdown across Romsey and Test Valley

FAMILIES across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to enjoy lockdown life in the face of coronavirus this week.
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Weather predictions for the next seven days across Romsey and Test Valley

READERS of the Romsey Advertiser can now see a seven day forecast spanning across Test Valley.
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Millions of pounds injected into thousands of business by Test Valley Borough Council amid coronavirus

MILLIONS of pounds has been injected into thousands of businesses across Test Valley during the coronavirus crisis.
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Police launch investigation after Romsey Food Bank raid

POLICE have launched an investigation after a food bank in Romsey was raided of "several food items".
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Police launch investigation after Romsey Food Bank raid

POLICE have launched an investigation after a food bank in Romsey was raided of "several food items".
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MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes attended Cheltenham Festival days before coronavirus lockdown

A HAMPSHIRE MP accepted tickets worth hundreds of pounds to Cheltenham Festival just days before the UK went into coronavirus lockdown, it has been revealed.
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Romsey residents warned of low water pressure after pipe bursts, according to Southern Water

ROMSEY residents are being warned their water pressure will be lower than usual after a pipe burst last night.
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Romsey residents slam plans to turn Abbey Hotel into flats and Kutchenhaus unit

ROMSEY residents have slammed plans to turn a former popular hotel into flats and a kitchen showroom over fears the market town will become overdeveloped.
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Plans to revamp Romsey town centre are nominated for National Planning Awards 2020

PLANS to revamp Romsey's town centre has been shortlisted for a national award, it has been revealed.
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Land Rover and cash stolen in Test Valley burglary

A LAND Rover and cash has been stolen from an address in Test Valley, police have confirmed.
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Fire and rescue services attend incident at Charlotte Springall Equestrian

“DEVASTATION” has followed a yard fire in Landford, which resulted in barns burning down and an equestrian business damaged.
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Domestic abuse enquiries shoot up amid coronavirus lockdown, according to Andover Crisis and Support Centre

A TEST Valley charity has revealed the number of domestic abuse enquiries has more than doubled since the coronavirus lockdown began.
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Plans to create nine new jobs at Marie Louise House, Romsey, have been delayed

PLANS to create nine new jobs at a nursing home in Romsey have been pushed back, it has been revealed.
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Army Flying Museum urges residents to knit troop of soldiers amid coronavirus

A TEST Valley museum has urged residents to get knitting mini soldiers in time for their next community event this year.
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Romsey man forced to camp outside of flat after enduring Indian moth infestation

A ROMSEY man has been driven to camp outside of his flat after enduring a moth infestation for almost a year.
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Romsey and Test Valley residents warned they could be prosecuted for fly-tipping

TEST Valley residents are being reminded by civic chiefs they could "face a day in court" for fly-tipping amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Coronavirus: Fryers House, Romsey, urges residents to donate more personal protective equipment

A ROMSEY nursing home has urged residents to donate as many disposable gloves as possible to help the fight against coronavirus.
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Weekly letter from MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes

This week has seen a return to Parliament (of sorts) and I had to be present on Wednesday to Chair the Women and Equalities Select Committee. As a first stab of holding an evidence session remotely it was ok, very few technical hiccups and, as the Secretary of State kept repeating, it showed us Parliament could work remotely. The broadcast teams have made it very clear these sessions work better with the Chair in the room, so I exercised very stringent social distancing whilst in the building
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Coronavirus: Death toll rises to 439 across Hampshire

A TOTAL of 17 more people across Hampshire have died after testing positive for coronavirus.
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Horse runs loose in Highwood Lane, Romsey

A HORSE has been spotted on the loose in Romsey today.
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‘Incredible’ flower facts for Romsey and Test Valley

A couple of weeks ago I shared with you some of the incredible stories of birds. So lets turn our attention to plants; whose stories are just as incredible.
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Violent crime rises in Hampshire

NEW figures have revealed a sharp rise in violent crime in Hampshire - including robberies involving knives.
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'Filthy' Road Hog Food, Romsey Road, Nether Wallop, is slammed in Food Standards Agency inspection

A MOBILE caterer has been slammed in a damning report after health inspectors discovered "filthy" cleaning equipment.
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MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes, attended Cheltenham Festival days before coronavirus lockdown

A HAMPSHIRE MP accepted tickets worth hundreds of pounds to Cheltenham Festival just days before the UK went into coronavirus lockdown, it has been revealed.
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Romsey man slams ‘lowlifes’ for stealing jewellery and watches from home

A ROMSEY man has slammed a group of “lowlifes” after discovering jewellery and watches worth more than a thousand pounds had been stolen from his home at the weekend.
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The Abbey Hotel, Romsey, could be turned into flats and a showroom for Kutchenhaus

A FORMER popular Romsey hotel could be turned into flats and a kitchen showroom if given the green light by civic chiefs.
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Romsey man forced to camp outside of flat after enduring Indian moth infestation

A ROMSEY man has been driven to camp outside of his flat after enduring a moth infestation for almost a year.
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Woman shocked to discover medical waste discarded in Romsey bus stop

A WOMAN has revealed she was shocked to find discarded medical waste at a Romsey bus stop yesterday.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary school pupils do Hampshire School Games Daily Challenge

PUPILS at a Romsey school have been set a series of challenges this week in a bid to stay fit and healthy amid coronavirus.
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Be the face of bodyjewelleryshop.com

Stand out from the crowd – you could be the face of an exciting new website and be seen by a worldwide audience. BodyJewelleryShop.com is launching a new-look site to promote its 12,000 products and one lucky body piercing fan can win the chance to lead its online campaign.
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Coronavirus: A further 13 people die in Hampshire in 24 hours

A FURTHER 13 people who tested positive for coronavirus have lost their lives in Hampshire in the last 24 hours.
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Weather predictions for the next seven days across Romsey and Test Valley

READERS of the Romsey Advertiser can now see a seven day forecast spanning across Test Valley.
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The Abbey Hotel, Romsey, could be turned into flats and a showroom for Kutchenhaus

A FORMER popular Romsey hotel could be turned into flats and a kitchen showroom if given the green light by civic chiefs.
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Spring snaps in coronavirus lockdown life across Romsey and Test Valley

FAMILIES across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to have fun in the face of coronavirus this week.
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Embley, West Wellow, appoints new music director

A TEST Valley school has announced they have chosen a new music director this week.
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Community leaders slam "despicable" fly-tip in Castle Lane, Valley Park

COMMUNITY leaders have slammed fly-tippers after a large pile of rubbish was discovered in Test Valley.
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Rockets and fire rope stolen in overnight Test Valley burglary

Rockets and fire ropes were stolen during an overnight business burglary in Test Valley.
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Tornado Springs at Paultons Park, in Romsey, DELAYED until 2021

THE UK’s number one amusement park has postponed its opening of an Americana-themed family attraction.
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Eflorist, based in Romsey, aims to donate £100,000 to NHS Charities Together

A FLOWER firm hopes to donate £100,000 to a national campaign to help NHS staff battle coronavirus.
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Romsey couple hit out at "lowlifes" for stealing jewellery and watches

A ROMSEY man has slammed a group of "lowlifes" after discovering jewellery and watches worth more than a thousand pounds had been stolen from his home at the weekend.
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Romsey Town Football Club to host celebration day for NHS workers battling coronavirus

A ROMSEY football club committee has revealed they plan to host a celebration day for NHS workers on the frontline battling coronavirus.
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Plans for new McDonald's drive-through on M27, Rownhams, are withdrawn

PLANS for a new McDonald's drive-through on the M27 have been withdrawn, it has been revealed.
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Coronavirus: 23 more people died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours

A FURTHER 23 coronavirus patients have died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours.
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Travellers set to receive more support from Test Valley Borough Council by identifying new sites

TRAVELLERS across Test Valley are set to receive more support from civic chiefs in a bid to help their living conditions, it has been revealed.
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The Romsey School creates 60 face shields for NHS and key workers

A ROMSEY school IT manager has joined the fight against coronavirus by creating dozens of face shields for key workers this week.
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ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Staff of Woolworth lined up for picture

THE year was 1935 when the staff at Woolworth in Rumbridge Street, Romsey, lined up for this photograph to mark the opening of the new shop.
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Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services rescue horse in Hamptworth

FIREFIGHTERS have rushed to the aid of a horse slumped over on a "pile of dung".
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Romsey seamstress urges volunteers to help make scrub bags for key workers

A ROMSEY seamstress is calling for more volunteers in a bid to help create as many scrub bags as possible for NHS and key workers.
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Coronavirus lockdown costs thousands of pounds in car parking charges for Test Valley Borough Council

TENS OF thousands of pounds have been lost in car parking fees across Test Valley since the coronavirus lockdown began, it has been revealed.
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Romsey couple aim to raise thousands to make face shields with 3D printers

A ROMSEY couple have joined the fight again coronavirus by using their 3D printers to create face shields for key workers.
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Offenders could be slapped with "unlimited fine" after fly-tip is discovered near Braishfield

A PARISH councillor has hit out at fly-tippers after discovering a pile of rubbish near Braishfield this week.
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Calls for blind visually impaired people to receive more help amid coronavirus fears

THOUSANDS of blind and visually impaired people in Hampshire should be included on the Government’s list of those most at risk from coronavirus, an MP has urged.
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DEOS Group, Romsey, donates thousands of pounds Wave 105 FM Cash for Kids Appeal

A ROMSEY technology supplier has donated thousands of pounds to a charity helping disadvantaged children amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Tributes paid to Lisa Massey who died on M27

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 40-year-old woman described as a beautiful soul and who died after being hit by a lorry on the M27.
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More than 100 fined in Hampshire for breaking coronavirus lockdown laws

MORE than 100 people in Hampshire have been handed fines for breaches of the new coronavirus lockdown laws, figures have revealed.
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Preferred primary school places for Hampshire pupils

MOST Hampshire pupils have got their preferred school places, it has been confirmed.
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Coronavirus: 18 more patients die in Hampshire

A FURTHER 18 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last day.
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Romsey mum speaks of horror after one-year-old daughter catches coronavirus

A ROMSEY mother has spoken of her horror after her one-year-old baby was diagnosed with coronavirus.
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Weather predictions for the next seven days across Romsey and Test Valley

READERS of the Romsey Advertiser can now see a seven day forecast spanning across Test Valley.
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Photos: Easter in lockdown

FAMILIES across Romsey and Test Valley have once again shown it is possible to have fun while being in lockdown this week.
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Eflorist, based in Romsey, aims to donate £100,000 to NHS Charities Together

A FLOWER company are aiming to donate £100,000 to a national campaign in a bid to help NHS staff battle coronavirus.
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Coronavirus in Hampshire:‘Mental health services are still there for you’

“NO matter what is going on with coronavirus, if you are struggling with your mental health mental health services are still there for you.”
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Firefighters from Romsey, Totton, Redbridge and Eastleigh rush to blaze at Broadlands Estates

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to tackle an out of control bonfire in Romsey last night.
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"WE are backing all businesses across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.”

That is the message from Newsquest Hampshire Sales Director Laura Bielinski and North Hampshire Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Bill Browne together with County Press Editor Alan Marriott.
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TaxPayers' Alliance Town Hall Rich list 2018/19

WATCHDOGS are calling for a freeze on council tax as figures revealed that dozens of council employees across Hampshire earned more than £100,000 in a year.
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Test Valley school boys have their heads shaved for Southampton Hospital Charity

FOUR school boys have raked in thousands of pounds after shaving their heads for a hospital charity on Easter Sunday.
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Residents thanked by Test Valley Borough Council for showing their support amid coronavirus

TEST Valley residents have been thanked for showing their support to frontline staff amid coronavirus.
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Rainbow lights up firm in support of NHS staff

A ROMSEY-based firm has displayed a light up rainbow outside their business in aid of NHS staff.
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Beggars Fair and the Romsey Festival are cancelled amid coronavirus fears

TWO popular summer events in Romsey attracting thousands of revellers have been cancelled amid the coronavirus crisis, it has been revealed.
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Why is the M27 closed this week?

A HAMPSHIRE motorway will be closed this week.
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Plans for 64 homes come under fire from Romsey Extra Parish Council

PLANS to build 64 homes in Romsey have come under fire over fears the development will increase traffic congestion on a "manically busy road".
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Woman hits out at offenders after discovering pile of rubbish near Romseyv

A TEST VALLEY woman has hit out at offenders after discovering two piles of rubbish near Romsey.
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Romsey youth organisation calls on students to help feed the nation

STUDENTS across Romsey are being urged by a youth organisation to apply for farming jobs in an effort to help feed the nation amid coronavirus.
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ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Romsey Road in very different times

Today there will almost certainly be more traffic than just three horses and carts, and a bicycle – it definitely wouldn’t be wise for a mother to be pushing a pram in the street rather than the pavement along Romsey Road.
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Civic chiefs urged to save libraries from being axed as digital service spikes

LIBRARIES across Hampshire have seen a "massive surge" in the number of people using their digital services amid the coronavirus outbreak, civic chiefs have revealed.
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Romsey dentist helps residents virtually amid coronavirus

A ROMSEY dentist is helping residents with their teeth worries amid the coronavirus outbreak
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Romsey Community School delivers hundreds of meals to families in need in Hampshire

A ROMSEY learning company has delivered hundreds of meals to families in need of support during the coronavirus crisis.
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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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Romsey man forced to sleep in living room after finding Indian moth infestation

A ROMSEY man has been forced to camp in his living room for six months after his flat became infested with scores of moths.
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Plans for Hampshire Dog Club to offer more overnight boarding come under fire from council

PLANS for a Test Valley club to offer overnight boarding for more dogs have come under fire from a parish council who over fears barking will keep residents awake.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School spreads Easter cheer

CHILDREN at a Romsey school got into the Easter spirit by decorating crosses in a bid to spread cheer amid coronavirus.
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‘Fun facts about birds’ amid the coronavirus crisis

With all of us in lock down, I thought it would be a good time to share some fun facts about birds and then suggest some links on watching birds from in and around home.
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Woman dies after being hit by lorry on M27

A 40-year-old woman has died after being hit by a lorry on the M27 today.
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M27 closed between J2 and J3 outside Southampton

A HAMPSHIRE motorway is closed after a person was hit by a car this morning.
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Romsey man forced to sleep in living room after finding Indian moth infestation

A ROMSEY man has been forced to camp in his living room for six months after his flat became infested with scores of moths.
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Romsey Easter antics in coronavirus lockdown

AS ROMSEY enters another week of lockdown, families have continued to show they will not be defeated by coronavirus.
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Letter from MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes

It has been great to see over the last week or so the local volunteer network coming into its own. A real ray of hope at a time which has been pretty bleak for many. I know many local families have been impacted by Covid-19, and was saddened this week to learn of an old friend who is now in Southampton General with the disease.
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Test Valley Borough Council to help residents over Easter weekend amid coronavirus

A BOROUGH council is offering help during the Easter weekend to provide vital supplies to those who need it.
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Plans for bed and breakfast in Romsey are pushed back

PLANS to transform a closed pub into a “high-quality restaurant” with bed and breakfast rooms in Romsey have been pushed back, it has been revealed.
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Letters from people in Romsey and Test Valley

'Please keep your dogs on leads’
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Greatbridge Road, Romsey, to remain CLOSED until tomorrow after water main bursts

ROMSEY drivers are set to face further diversions today after a water main burst on an A road.
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12 pigeons found killed by "catapult" in Braishfield

A HAMPSHIRE village resident spotted a pile of pigeons which had been killed by a "catapult" when walking on a country walk.
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Plans for indoor horse arena in West Wellow come under fire from residents

PLANS for an indoor equestrian centre in Test Valley have come under from residents who fear it will increase traffic congestion.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School thanks NHS workers

PUPILS at a Romsey primary school showed their support to NHS workers during the coronavirus crisis this week.
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Police appeal for information after elderly woman's home is burgled in Stockbridge

POLICE are appealing for information after an elderly woman's home was burgled in Stockbridge.
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Burst water main in Greatbridge Road, Romsey, is closed off by Southern Water

ROMSEY motorists are being warned of diversions this morning after a water main burst on an A road.
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The Test Valley School of Dance, Romsey, to offer online classes amid coronavirus outbreak

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Romsey family forced to fork out thousands of pounds to fly home from Australia

A ROMSEY family has been forced to fork out thousands of pounds to fly home from Australia amid fears over coronavirus.
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Schools across Romsey could remain closed after Easter, Hampshire County Council reveals

ROMSEY schools could remain closed after the Easter break as coronavirus continues to sweep across the country.
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Fly-tip in Romsey branded as "disgusting" by civic leader

A CIVIC leader has hailed a fly-tip "disgusting"after rubbish was dumped in Romsey.
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Campaign launched to host street party in Romsey after coronavirus

A CAMPAIGN is underway to have a street party in a Hampshire town to celebrate the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Council leader slams "pathetic" fly-tippers dumping rubbish

A CIVIC leader has hailed a fly-tip "disgusting"after rubbish was dumped in Romsey.
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Paultons Park keen to join the fight against coronavirus

A POPULAR Hampshire theme park has revealed they are keen to join the fight against coronavirus.
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Dog owners in Test Valley urged to keep pooches on a tight leash amid coronavirus

DOG owners have been urged by a community leader to keep their pooches on a tight leash in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Council leader slams "pathetic" fly-tippers dumping rubbish

A CIVIC leader has hailed a fly-tip "disgusting"after rubbish was dumped in Romsey.
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Campaign launched to host street party in Romsey after coronavirus

A CAMPAIGN is underway to have a street party in a Hampshire town to celebrate the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Romsey residents calling for supermarkets to create priority deliver spots for vulnerable people

ROMSEY residents are calling on supermarket giants to create more priority delivery slots for vulnerable people in the battle against coronavirus.
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Families across Romsey and Test Valley capture their lives in lockdown

FAMILIES from across Romsey have shown being in lockdown will not dampen their spirits this week.
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Hampshire County Council announces schools to stay open over Easter

A COUNCIL has announced schools across Hampshire will continue to support children throughout the Easter holidays in a bid to tackle the coronavirus crisis.
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Whole street sing Happy Birthday to Romsey 100-year-old

A STREET has come together to sing happy birthday to a 100-year-old Romsey resident.
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Whole street sing Happy Birthday to Romsey 100-year-old

A STREET has come together to sing happy birthday to a 100-year-old Romsey resident.
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Council steps up fighting homelessness amid coronavirus crisis

A COUNCIL has been keeping homeless people off of the street and in private accommodation amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Dog walker creates website for "safe" walking routes amid coronavirus

A KEEN Romsey dog walker has created a brand new website for walkers during the coronavirus outbreak.
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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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Hampshire County Council announces schools to stay open over Easter

A COUNCIL has announced schools across Hampshire will continue to support children throughout the Easter holidays in a bid to tackle the coronavirus crisis.
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Cases of coronavirus in Hampshire jump by 69 to 567 in just 24 hours

HAMPSHIRE'S number of recorded coronavirus cases has jumped by 69 to 567.
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