Sunday, 31 May 2020

Large fire on Heathlands Road in Chilworth

EMERGENCY services rushed to battle a large fire in Hampshire woodlands.
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Romsey schools reopen to some pupils today amid coronavirus

COMMUNITY leaders have revealed their thoughts on Romsey schools preparing for a phased reopening today.
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Find out who wants to build in Romsey and Test Valley

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Southern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending May 22 2020.
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Friday, 29 May 2020

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 Romsey and Test Valley.
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Thursday, 28 May 2020

Romsey pensioner slams £11.2m building work for Nightingale Lodge as lorries are spotted 'double parking'

A ROMSEY pensioner has slammed building work for a £11.2 million extra-care facility, claiming lorries are blocking a car park used by residents.
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Fun in the sun in coronavirus lockdown, Romsey

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our tenth week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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Thousands of pounds could be injected from Government to help Romsey businesses

THREE town centres across Test Valley could receive a cash boost worth thousands of pounds as part of a £50 million Government fund to help businesses reopen safely amid coronavirus.
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MISSING: Appeal to find goats stolen from barn in Test Valley

AN APPEAL has been launched to find two stolen goats.
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Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Paultons Park near Romsey could offer NHS mobile testing for coronavirus

A POPULAR theme park near Romsey has revealed a coronavirus testing station could soon open amid the pandemic.
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Community offers to replace pensioner's bench after it was stolen from Hillier Court, Romsey

A SOUTHAMPTON man has praised residents for offering to replace a 94-year-old's garden bench after it was stolen by thieves from her home in Romsey.
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Abbey Hotel, Romsey, could have been revamped into a Premier Inn

A FORMER Romsey hotel could have been snapped up Premier Inn while it was on the market for a new owner, it has been revealed.
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Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service rush to house fire in Awbridge, near Romsey

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a house fire near Romsey on Monday.
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Tuesday, 26 May 2020

Driver caught speeding over 100mph on M27, Rownhams, is slammed by Test Valley community leaders

A DISQUALIFIED driver who was caught speeding at almost 120mph on a Hampshire motorway has been slammed by community leaders.
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Slough men slapped with £400 fine after illegally fishing on River Test, north of Leckford

FOUR men have been slapped with a £400 fine after they were caught illegally fishing on the River Test on Friday.
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Test Valley community leader slams offenders after fly-tip blocks road between Sherfield English and Lockerley

A TEST Valley community leader has slammed a group of "repulsive" offenders after a fly-tip was found blocking a road.
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Free parking to be extended across Test Valley amid coronavirus lockdown

FREE parking in Romsey and Test Valley is set to be extended for another two weeks in a bid to help businesses and customers when high streets reopen.
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Large fire on Heathlands Road in Chilworth

EMERGENCY services are currently dealing with a "large fire" in Hampshire.
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Crews called to house fire in Danes Road, Awbridge

CREWS have been called to a house fire near Romsey.
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Motorbike business in Hampshire loses £25,000 during overnight burglary

ALMOST £25,000 of goods has been stolen from a Hampshire motorcycle business during an overnight burglary.
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Monday, 25 May 2020

Fears over coronavirus impact on Hampshire County Council

CONCERNS have been raised over the financial future of a Hampshire council amid fears that the impact of Covid-19 could be “disastrous”.
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Romsey Abbey C of E pupils work up a sweat in Hampshire School Games

PUPILS at a Romsey school have been working up a sweat in the Hampshire School Games challenges amid the coronavirus crisis.
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What Romsey can learn from coronavirus lockdown

Many reading this will have been deeply and profoundly impacted by the virus that struck earlier this year. So what do we know for sure and what are the possible responses we can make as a community committed to the planet?
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Crews called to house fire in Danes Road, Awbridge

CREWS have been called to a house fire near Romsey.
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Sunday, 24 May 2020

Plans for homes in Cupernham Lane, Romsey, come under fire from Test Valley community leader

PLANS to build nine homes in Romsey could be given the green light by civic chiefs, it has been revealed.
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Stroud School pupils celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day in Romsey

IN THE face of lockdown, pupils at a Romsey school enjoyed what should have been Outdoor Classroom Day this week – virtually.
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Letter from MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes

This week has seen divisions in Parliament about returning to work full time at the beginning of June and whether the Government should be able to appoint the Chair of the Liaison Committee, or whether that should be decided by an election in which the Chairs of the Select Committees effectively decide who should lead them.
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The Causeway, Romsey, could be shut for two months

A FOOTPATH at a popular beauty spot in Romsey could be closed for two months as part of a £6 million flood alleviation scheme.
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ElemenTel on a mission to raise thousands to buy iPads for Southampton hospital

A ROMSEY telecoms company are on a mission to raise £12,000 to provide dozens of iPads for a Southampton trust.
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Saturday, 23 May 2020

Southampton man slams thieves after stealing bench from Hillier Court Retirement Living, Romsey

A SOUTHAMPTON man has slammed a gang of thieves after a garden bench was stolen from a 94-year-old's home in Romsey.
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Friday, 22 May 2020

Southampton man slams thieves for stealing bench from Hillier Court Retirement Living, Romsey

A MAN has slammed a gang of thieves after a garden bench was stolen from a 94-year-old's home in Romsey.
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Romsey set for inaugural women's football team as new partnership announced

A NEW partnership that will foster the progression of talented local youth footballers to the men’s and women’s adult game has been announced this week by Romsey Town Youth FC (RTYFC) and Romsey Town Football Club.
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ElemenTel on a mission to raise thousands to buy iPads for Southampton hospital

A ROMSEY telecoms company are on a mission to raise £12,000 to provide dozens of iPads for a Southampton trust.
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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 Romsey and Test Valley.
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Thursday, 21 May 2020

Mercedes car crash at Rownhams Lane sparks Test Valley Borough Councillor to speak out

A COMMUNITY leader is urging county chiefs to improve a junction near Romsey following a two-car crash at the weekend.
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Coronavirus: The Hundred, Romsey, could be closed for months

A BUSY road in the heart of Romsey could be shut for months in a bid to protect people from coronavirus.
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Spring snaps in coronavirus lockdown, Romsey

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our ninth week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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Hampshire tips reopen amid coronavirus

RESIDENTS across Romsey have rushed to the Bunny Lane tip since it reopened on Monday, May 11, amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Costa Drive-Thru opens on Rownhams service stations, M27

A MOTORWAY service company has announced it has reopened two coffee drive-through units on the M27 today amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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FREE car parking in Test Valley could last until July

CIVIC chiefs could extend free parking until early July in a bid to help businesses and customers when high streets reopen from June 1.
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'Shop local' directory launched by Test Valley Borough Council

A NEW directory has been launched by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) in a bid to encourage people to shop local amid the coronavirus lockdown.
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Wednesday, 20 May 2020

The Causeway, Romsey, could be shut for two months

A FOOTPATH at a popular beauty spot in Romsey could be closed for two months as part of a £6 million flood alleviation scheme.
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Paultons Park donates food to Connect4Community in Romsey

A POPULAR theme park near Romsey has helped support vulnerable families during the coronavirus lockdown by distributing stores of food.
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Fire Brigades Union chief concerns of coronavirus outbreak at Romsey Fire Station

A HAMPSHIRE fire station has been forced to close following a coronavirus outbreak among its staff.
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Firefighters rush to large out of control bonfire in North Baddesley

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to extinguish an out of control bonfire that erupted in a Test Valley village yesterday.
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Woman claims herd of goats were 'stolen' from the Broadlands Estates, Romsey

SIX goats have been found dumped in a field after a woman claimed they were stolen from the Broadlands Estates, Romsey, yesterday.
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Tuesday, 19 May 2020

Romsey Fire Station closed due to coronavirus outbreak

A HAMPSHIRE fire station has been forced to close following a coronavirus outbreak among its staff.
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Mercedes car crash at Rownhams Lane sparks Test Valley Borough Councillor to speak out

A COMMUNITY leader is urging county chiefs to improve a junction near Romsey following a two-car crash at the weekend.
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Abbey Hotel, Romsey, could have been revamped into a Premier Inn

A FORMER Romsey hotel could have been snapped up Premier Inn while it was on the market for a new owner, it has been revealed.
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Coronavirus: Cash boost for Test Valley Borough Council to help people with council tax

HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds have been injected into a borough council in a bid to help the most vulnerable people amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Coronavirus: Hampshire death toll stands at 553

THE TOTAL number of coronavirus deaths across Hampshire now stands at 553.
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Hampshire police arrest teenagers after Citroen Picasso was stolen

POLICE officers have arrested three teenage boys this morning following a vehicle theft in Chilworth.
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Hammer-wielding robber is jailed

A HAMMER-wielding robber has been jailed for 11 years for a spate of betting shop raids.
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HGV overturns on Test Lane roundabout in Nursling, Hampshire

TEST Valley drivers could face delays this morning after a lorry overturned in Nursling.
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Monday, 18 May 2020

Borough Councillor voices anger after groups flout coronavirus rules in Chandler's Ford

A COMMUNITY leader has slammed the Government's new lockdown rules for causing a "free-for-all" in Test Valley after groups of people were spotted flouting social distancing rules amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Nursling and Rownhams residents in uproar after discovering bags of dog faeces on post

DOG walkers have been branded an "absolute disgrace" by Hampshire residents who claim dozens of bags containing faeces were found hanging from a post.
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Fryers House, Romsey, thanks community after PPE donations to tackle coronavirus pour in

A ROMSEY nursing home has thanked the community for their "amazing support" after they received thousands of disposable gloves to help them battle coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Hampshire death toll stands at 551

THE TOTAL number of coronavirus deaths across Hampshire now stands at 551.
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Sunday, 17 May 2020

Spar truck abandoned on A3090, near Ower, Romsey

A TRAILER belonging to a convenience store chain has been abandoned on a Hampshire road.
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Woman slams group for 'poaching carp' in Rownhams lake

A TEST Valley woman has hit out a group of people claiming she witnessed them "poaching fish" from a lake in Rownhams.
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Mayor Making ceremony in Romsey CANCELLED amid coronavirus fears

THE ANNUAL Mayor Making ceremony in Romsey has been cancelled in a bid to stop coronavirus from spreading.
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Danebury Vineyard scoops double win in Sommelier Wine Awards, London

WINEMAKERS from Stockbridge have wowed the experts after scooping a pair of awards at the 2020 Sommelier Wine Awards in London.
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Friday, 15 May 2020

Paulton's Park Tornado Springs to open Easter 2021

AN AMUSEMENT park in Romsey has confirmed it will be opening its new themed land at Easter next year.
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Thursday, 14 May 2020

Tributes flood in for former Romsey mayor and Test Valley Borough Councillor, Brian Palmer

TRIBUTES have flooded in following the death of a former Romsey mayor, who lived in the market town for 55 years.
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Victory in Europe Day in lockdown, Romsey

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have celebrated VE Day in style in the face of the coronavirus lockdown.
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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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Houghton Lodge Gardens pear tree in Test Valley is crowned widest in Britain

A TEST Valley tourist attraction owner is celebrating after a pear tree was crowned the widest in Britain.
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Romsey Carnival CANCELLED amid coronavirus fears

A POPULAR carnival in Romsey has been cancelled amid fears over coronavirus, it has been revealed.
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Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Teenage mum from Romsey reveals the stress of giving birth during coronavirus lockdown

A TEENAGE mum from Romsey has spoken of the stress of giving birth during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Plans to turn Abbey Hotel into flats come under fire from Romsey Town Council

PLANS to turn a former Romsey hotel into flats and a kitchen showroom have come under fire from a town council over fears the homes will not help reel in tourists.
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Hundreds of NHS workers to benefit from discounts across Test Valley with Lifestyle Card

Hundreds of NHS staff across Test Valley can now get their hands on discounts at shops and businesses for their "outstanding care" during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Five more patients deaths announced

A FURTHER five people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire.
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Cash and toys stolen from a car in Chandler's Ford

CASH and a selection of children's toys have been stolen from a car in Chandler's Ford.
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Tuesday, 12 May 2020

New Abbotswood football pitches could be completed by "early June"

WORK on two new sport pitches in Test Valley could be ready for kickoff next month, according to a community leader.
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Hampshire County Youth Band create video performance dedicated to Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday

A GROUP of budding musicians have created a video dedicated to a nursing icon who would have turned 200-years-old yesterday.
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Rural businesses across Test Valley urged to apply for cash boost from EU

RURAL businesses across Test Valley are being urged to apply for another cash boost after more than £200,000 was confirmed as part of an EU grant scheme, it has been revealed.
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Personal Best Education at Mountbatten school treats children to sport

A BUSINESS based at a Romsey school has treated children to a series of sport activities in a bid to keep them fit and healthy amid coronavirus.
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Monday, 11 May 2020

Free parking to be extended across Test Valley amid coronavirus lockdown

A TEST Valley community leader has revealed car parking charges will remain suspended until "at least June 1" amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Romsey Food Festival is cancelled amid coronavirus fears

A POPULAR festival in Romsey attracting thousands of foodies has been cancelled amid coronavirus fears, it has been revealed.
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Why Florence Nightingale's work is helping the fight against coronavirus in Romsey and Test Valley

SHE is the nursing icon whose work is still recognised amid the coronavirus crisis, as historians mark her 200th birthday today.
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Coronavirus: Ten more hospital deaths in Hampshire recorded in last 24 hours

TEN people in Hampshire have died in the last 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus.
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Watch: East Wellow resident dresses up as Looney Tunes' Sylvester for Clap for our Carers

A TEST Valley resident showed his support to frontline staff battling coronavirus by dressing as an iconic cartoon cat on Thursday.
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Hampshire firefighters rush to tackle fire in Hoe Lane, Ashfield, near Romsey

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to tackle fire in a derelict building in Test Valley yesterday.
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Hampshire police launch appeal after offenders break into van and steal tools in Leckford

POLICE officers are warning Test Valley residents to remain vigilant after a van was broken into at the weekend.
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'Iconic species' in Romsey and Hampshire

As lock down continues, I am reflecting on some of our most amazing and iconic species. With less traffic and fewer people, many of our mammals are able to stage a bit of a come back into areas where they once lived but not dared to return to….
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Resident fury as invitation flyers to 'mass gathering' spotted across Hampshire

FLYERS have been strewn across Hampshire inviting people to a mass gathering against the lockdown - leaving many residents angry.
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Sunday, 10 May 2020

Romsey, North Baddesley and Rownhams residents hit out at youths after attempting to steal motorbike

POLICE officers are warning Test Valley residents to remain vigilant after several youths on mopeds attempted to steal a motorbike yesterday.
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Saturday, 9 May 2020

"It is appalling": Unity hits out at vandals after spate of attacks in Romsey

A CHARITY has been forced to fork out thousands of pounds in repairs following a spate of attacks on their fleet of vehicles.
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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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SERV Wessex aims to raise thousands to support hospitals during coronavirus pandemic

A CHARITY are aiming to raise thousands of pounds in a bid to help their bikers keep delivering blood to hospitals across Hampshire amid coronavirus.
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VE Day: A day that changed history in Romsey

“At last” was the general opinion in Romsey, according to the Romsey Advertiser, when Victory in Europe finally arrived. Although it was known that peace was imminent, it could not be declared until Germany had formally surrendered. Finally it was stated that Tuesday May 8th was the day when peace in Europe would break out. Britain was granted two days national holiday in which to celebrate.
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Pupils at Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School rise to music challenge

BUDDING musicians at a Romsey school rose to a new challenge set by their teacher this week amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Friday, 8 May 2020

Ampfield bride-to-be reveals she is "devastated" after wedding is cancelled amid coronavirus

"I was devastated".
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Roll of Honour: Remembering Romsey's fallen heroes

The Romsey Advertiser can now bring you the list of men and women who died fighting for Britain during World War Two.
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Weekly letter from Westminster - MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes

I am very conscious that today should have been the day we celebrated VE Day with street parties and a special bank holiday, and yet we are all still socially distancing and all the days are very much merging into one another. However it is still a good day to separately celebrate and I have seen some great initiatives around virtual street parties and making Union Flags from old Aldi bags with bunting in short supply.
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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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Cyclist in his 80s found collapsed in Cupernham Lane, Romsey

A CYCLIST in his 80s has been found collapsed in a Hampshire road.
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Cyclist in his 80s found collapsed in Cupernham Lane, Romsey

A CYCLIST in his 80s has been found collapsed in a Hampshire road.
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Cupernham Lane in Romsey closed following serious crash

A HAMPSHIRE road has been closed due to a serious crash.
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Thursday, 7 May 2020

"It is appalling": Unity hits out at vandals after spate of attacks in Romsey

A ROMSEY-based charity has been forced to fork out thousands of pounds in repairs following a spate of attacks on their fleet of vehicles.
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Photos: Coronavirus lockdown in Romsey and Test Valley

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our seventh week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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Plans to tackle homelessness and provide affordable housing are unveiled by Test Valley Borough Council

PLANS to tackle homelessness and provide 1,000 affordable homes for the next five years across Test Valley have been unveiled by civic chiefs.
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Police appeal after four men in 'suspicious' 4X4 with no number plates pulled onto Hampshire drive

POLICE are appealing for information after a 'suspicious' 4X4 was seen pulling onto someone's drive with the number plates covered up.
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Wednesday, 6 May 2020

Woman attacked by two dogs while running in Somborne Park Road, Stockbridge

A WOMAN was injured after she was attacked by two dogs while out on a run in the Stockbridge countryside.
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Dog day care centre in Ower could be approved by Test Valley Borough Council

PLANS for a dog day care centre in Test Valley could create six new jobs if given the green light by civic chiefs.
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Awbridge Primary School pupils raise over £1,000 for Southampton NHS Heroes

TWO Test Valley brothers have smashed their fundraising target of £150 after cycling 30 miles for a hospital charity.
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REVEALED: Date set for Hampshire tips to reopen despite coronavirus lockdown

CIVIC chiefs have revealed all of Hampshire's 24 recycling centres are set to re-open next week after they were shut to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Romsey Festival organisers announce new dates for 2021 event

ORGANISERS of a popular summer festival in Romsey have announced new dates for a cancelled event amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Roadworks on A36, West Wellow, set to last until the end of May

MOTORISTS are being warned of roadworks which are set to last until the end of May along a main Test Valley road.
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Police warn residents to remain vigilant after home in Blackwater is burgled

POLICE officers are warning residents to remain vigilant after a home was burgled in Test Valley yesterday.
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Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Romsey, North Baddesley and Rownhams residents hit out at youths after attempting to steal motorbike

POLICE officers are warning Test Valley residents to remain vigilant after several youths on mopeds attempted to steal a motorbike yesterday.
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"Abhorrent" fly-tip is discovered in Ryedown Lane, East Wellow

AN "ABHORRENT" pile of rubbish has been discovered in a Test Valley road at the weekend, a community leader has announced.
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Work to repair Romsey pavements FINALLY begins

ROMSEY community leaders have revealed their joy after work kicked off to repair pavements across town, which have caused injuries for years.
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Warning over youths riding on mopeds and trying to steal vehicles

POLICE are warning residents after young people were seen riding mopeds and "getting involved in crime".
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Coronavirus: More than 6,300 care home deaths announced

There were 6,391 deaths in care homes involving coronavirus reported by care home providers in England to the Care Quality Commission up to May 1, the Office for National Statistics said.
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Monday, 4 May 2020

'Horrid' offenders are slammed by Test Valley residents for stealing from Romsey Foodbank

COMMUNITY leaders have slammed the "horrid" offenders who burgled a Romsey food bank, it has been revealed.
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Romsey fitness fanatics urged to raise money for charities with Walk the test another Way

ORGANISERS of an annual walking event have announced fitness fanatics can now raise money for charity in a bid to help the battle against coronavirus.
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Planning applications for Romsey and Test Valley

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Southern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending April 24. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ or e-mail to: planning@testvalley.gov.uk. You may also view documents and submit comments on the council’s web site – www.testvalley.gov.uk
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Paulton's Park in line to become Theme Park of the Year

A POPULAR Hampshire theme park has been nominated for the first ever UK Theme Park Awards.
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Hampshire tips to reopen despite coronavirus lockdown

RECYCLING centres across Hampshire are set to re-open after they were shut to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Retired journalist, Alan Wiltshire, dies at 90 after covering Romsey and New Forest for years

A RETIRED journalist who spent more than half a century covering Romsey and the New Forest has died aged 90 after a short illness.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School pupils bake homemade bread

Pupils at a Romsey primary school rose to a new challenge last week - making homemade bread.
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Coronavirus: New data shows localised Hampshire death totals

THE number of people who have died after contracting coronavirus in localised areas has been revealed.
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Sunday, 3 May 2020

Coronavirus: Hampshire death toll rises to 482

A FURTHER two people across Hampshire have died after testing positive for coronavirus.
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Saturday, 2 May 2020

"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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"I am devastated": "Hundreds of infected trees" will be chopped down in Valley Park

A COMMUNITY leader has revealed "hundreds of infected trees" will be chopped down across Valley Park.
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Weekly letter from MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes

This week I have managed to successfully “zoom” into the Domestic Abuse Bill Second Reading but despite being successful in one ballot for questions was not called. Questions are always a lottery, but previously if unsuccessful in the ballot there was always the chance to jump in on someone else’s question. That is now gone, and I need to be poised by my keyboard between 4 and 5 pm to submit my entry for the next day’s statement or UQ ballot.
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Friday, 1 May 2020

"Loathsome criminals" slammed after pile of rubbish is discovered in Old Salisbury Lane, near Romsey

TEST Valley community leaders have slammed the "selfish individuals" who dumped a large pile of rubbish beside a road this week.
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Three Romsey businesses nominated for Hampshire Women’s Business Awards

Three Romsey businesses will have the chance to compete against more than 100 entrepreneurs in this year's Hampshire Women’s Business Awards.
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List of dozens of volunteer groups in Romsey and the borough is revealed by Test Valley Borough Council

CIVIC chiefs have released a list of dozens of volunteer groups in Test Valley who are helping hundreds of residents in self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Romsey Show cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic

THE biggest community event in a Hampshire town's annual calendar has been cancelled this year.
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The Romsey Show CANCELLED due to Covid-19 pandemic

THE biggest community event in a Hampshire town's annual calendar has been cancelled this year.
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