Residents criticise travellers for camping on Romsey Rugby Club pitch

ROMSEY residents have condemned a group of travellers who set up camp on a rugby pitch on Monday evening.
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Coronavirus: Poll reveals opinions on beaches being closed if people flout social distancing rules

A POLL by the Romsey Advertiser has revealed the majority of participants believe beaches should be closed if social distancing can't be observed.
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Weekly letter from MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes

This week has seen me return to the issue of childcare post lockdown in Education Questions. I am very concerned that the sector, which was already under stress, will be even more challenged as lockdown relaxes and more parents go back to work.
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Council criticised for cutting verges that could be filled with wildlife

A TEST Valley community leader and a Romsey hedgehog rescuer have criticised a county council for mowing down some verges that could be filled with wildlife.
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5,801 fly-tipping incidents in Test Valley cost taxpayers more than £300,000

"Appalling" figures have revealed clearing fly-tipping in Test Valley has cost taxpayers more than £300,000 from 2012 to 2019, with more than 5,000 incidents recorded in seven years.
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Test Valley community leaders heavily criticise travellers for camping on Nursling Recreation Ground

TEST Valley community leaders have heavily criticised a group of travellers who parked up on a recreation ground.
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Pupils return to Embley's Prep School near Romsey

A TEST Valley prep school has welcomed back children from all year groups.
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Work to close The Hundred in Romsey will start from today

A LOCAL authority has confirmed work to temporarily close the main road through the heart of Romsey – in a bid to protect people from coronavirus - will start from today.
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Romsey man is 'absolutely relieved' after escaping flat infested with moths

A ROMSEY pensioner has revealed he is "absolutely relieved" to be rehoused on Friday after his flat became infested with scores of moths a year ago.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School loaned a tent from British Army

A ROMSEY school has been loaned a tent from the British Army this week to help provide more learning space for pupils amid coronavirus.
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Letter: Should Palmerstone be removed?

Palmerston Statue
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Weather predictions for this week 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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Romsey's history in print after 200 years

PHYSICIAN John Latham FRS retired to Romsey in 1795 to be near his son, a brewer with a chain of inns. For 20 years he immersed himself in the history of the town and its abbey, with a view to publication. He lived in a substantial house in Middlebridge Street, now replaced by Stephens Court.
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Plans for nine homes in Cupernham Lane, Romsey, come under fire from residents

PLANS to build nine homes in Romsey have come under fire from residents over the threat it could pose to the environment.
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Four people arrested on suspicion of murder after incident at Longbridge Lake, near Romsey

THREE men and a teenager were arrested on suspicion of murder after a man got into difficulties in a Hampshire fishing lake and died.
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Four people arrested on suspicion of murder after incident at Longbridge Lake, near Romsey

THREE men and a teenager were arrested on suspicion of murder after a man got into difficulties in a Hampshire fishing lake and died.
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Romsey man is 'absolutely relieved' after escaping flat infested with moths

A ROMSEY pensioner has revealed he is "absolutely relieved" to be rehoused on Friday after his flat became infested with scores of moths a year ago.
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Romsey town centre road could temporarily close because of coronavirus

PLANS to temporarily close the main road through the heart of Romsey – in a bid to protect people from coronavirus – could happen “early next week”.
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Baby goats are born near Romsey after mother was stolen from barn just last month

A MOTHER goat has given birth to two babies this week after she was stolen from a barn near Romsey last month.
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Motorists face delays on M27 following lorry breakdown

Motorists are being urged to "take care" on the M27 following a lorry breakdown.
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The Hundred in Romsey could close 'early next week'

PLANS to temporarily close the main road through the heart of Romsey – in a bid to protect people from coronavirus – could happen “early next week”.
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Father's Day in coronavirus lockdown, Romsey

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our 14th week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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See who wants to build in Romsey and Test Valley

20/01283/FULLS Demolition of existing sun room and construction of rear and front extension with associated internal alterations - Upper Ratlake Farmhouse , Winchester Road, Ampfield, AMPFIELD
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Plans for 64 homes in Romsey by Alfred Homes and VIVID Homes are delayed

PLANS for 64 homes in Romsey which could be given the green light by planning chiefs have been delayed.
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Leisure centre closures cost Hampshire council £800k

THE temporary closure of leisure centres due to Covid-19 has cost a Hampshire council more than £800,000 –  it has been revealed, amid concerns over the future of leisure facilities.
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Romsey Abbey C of E pupils get creative with dens and an ark

PUPILS at Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School have been building dens and an ark last week as they continue to learn in their smaller classes amid coronavirus.
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Hampshire tips booking system is 'poorly thought through'

The introduction of the booking system for the recycling centres seems to have been poorly thought through. As a regular user of the centre at Bunny Lane, the system prior to booking had been working well, even if there had been a wait of up to an hour or so. The small queues had not caused a problem for other traffic on the road. Why have a 30 minute slot when most stays last no longer than 10 or 15 minutes? Trying to book has been fruitless as all slots up to the end of June had been taken and
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McDonald's in Rownhams, on M27, to open for walk-in meals from today

A McDonald's store in Test Valley has reopened for walk-in takeaways from today.
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Retirement village plans sitting on Eastleigh and Test Valley border are approved

PLANS for a retirement village which could create "140 jobs for the community" have been given the green light.
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Borough councillor criticises Hampshire County Council for cutting verges that could be filled with wildlife

A TEST Valley community leader and a Romsey hedgehog rescuer have criticised a county council for mowing down some verges that could be filled with wildlife.
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Test Valley Borough Council flies Armed Forces flag

A LOCAL authority has flown the Armed Forces flag this week in Romsey and Andover in a bid to commemorate Armed Forces Day.
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Romsey camera club hosts image of the year competition

A ROMSEY camera club have held their image of the year competition amid coronavirus lockdown.
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Plans for 64 homes in Romsey by Alfred Homes and VIVID Homes are delayed

PLANS for 64 homes in Romsey which could be given the green light by planning chiefs have been delayed.
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Romsey business owners react to first week of trading as shops reopen amid coronavirus

BUSINESS owners across Romsey have shared their thoughts after their first week of trading when the high streets reopened on Monday, June 15.
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Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, set to welcome back more visitors

FAMOUS Romsey gardens are set to welcome back more visitors as part of a phased-reopening.
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Paultons Park welcomes three new penguin chicks to its breeding colony

PAULTONS Park has welcomed three new penguin chicks to its breeding colony.
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300 open fires in Hampshire and Isle of Wight one month

FIREFIGHTERS were called to almost 300 fires in the open across Hampshire and Isle of Wight in one month.
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Five day road closure in Chandler's Ford

A five-day road closure will be taking place in Chandler's Ford at the beginning of next month.
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Plans for nine homes in Cupernham Lane, Romsey, come under fire from residents

PLANS to build nine homes in Romsey have come under fire from residents over the threat it could pose to the environment.
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Stroud School, Romsey, to welcome back more pupils amid coronavirus

A ROMSEY school is poised to welcome back more pupils next week before the end of the term.
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Help Hampshire’s insects

Hampshire has one of the largest populations of insects in the whole of the UK thanks to our warm climate and the amazing range of habitats, from coastal marsh to lowland heathland and the Downs to the north through to the forest oak trees. And yet our insects are in serious trouble. So what can we do and why should we be concerned?
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Romsey Methodist Church receives gold eco award

A ROMSEY church has been awarded gold status for their environmentally-friendly work over the past four years.
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Hampshire County Council U-turns on closing The Hundred in Romsey

PLANS to temporarily shut the main road through the heart of Romsey – in a bid to protect people from coronavirus – could be one step closer.
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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 13th week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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Test Valley Borough Council issues application to High Court over travellers

A HIGH Court injunction could soon prohibit the setup of unauthorised traveller encampments across Test Valley.
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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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Romsey residents react to Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southampton axing tree plans yesterday

ROMSEY residents have breathed a sigh of relief after plans to chop down a tree yesterday were scrapped.
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Council reveals residents can't pre-book slots for Hampshire tips more than 48 hours in advance

A COUNTY council has revealed residents won't be able to pre-book slots more than 48 hours in advance to visit tips across Hampshire.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School pupils learn about germs and puppets amid coronavirus

CHILDREN at a Romsey school have learnt about the importance of hygiene last week amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Residents can now visit Test Valley Borough Council offices

A LOCAL authority has announced residents will once again be able to visit their offices in Romsey and Andover amid coronavirus.
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VW Golf recovered after it was snatched from Romsey road and found in Southampton

A CAR stolen from a Romsey road has been found parked nearly ten miles away.
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Man dies following car crash on A337

A MAN has died following a fatal car crash.
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Tributes paid to former Hampshire County Councillor Philip Merridale CBE

TRIBUTES have been paid to a councillor who served Hampshire for 16 years.
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Retirement village plans sitting on Eastleigh and Test Valley border could be approved

PLANS for a retirement village which could create "140 jobs for the community" may be given the green light next week.
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No statues across Romsey are set to be removed amid ant-racist protests

NO STATUES across Romsey are set to be removed following anti-racism demonstrations, it is understood.
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Plans to tackle climate change in Test Valley are one step closer

A LOCAL authority's plans to tackle climate change are one step closer after their climate action plan was unanimously supported by councillors.
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A337 Romsey Road near Lyndhurst closed due to serious crash

THE A337 is currently closed in both directions due to a serious two-vehicle crash.
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Paulton's Park reopens in July with tickets on sale now

ROLLERCOASTERS can soon be enjoyed again at an amusement park near Romsey that is reopening its doors next month.
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Romsey residents react to Barratt and David Wilson Homes Southampton axing tree plans yesterday

ROMSEY residents have breathed a sigh of relief after plans to chop down a tree yesterday were scrapped.
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Romsey and Test Valley residents react to poll on shops reopening

TEST Valley residents have reacted to a poll by the Romsey Advertiser, which revealed more than 60 percent of participants would head out to support shops and businesses when they reopened yesterday.
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Romsey and Test Valley's coronavirus death rates revealed by Office for National Statistics

A NEW interactive map showing the number of coronavirus-related deaths across the UK, including Romsey, has been released.
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Romsey drivers reminded they can still park for free all day until next week

TEST Valley residents are being reminded they can park for free all day until Monday in a bid to help businesses and customers after high streets reopened yesterday.
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Police called to an outbuilding burglary in Test Valley

POLICE were called to an address in Test Valley after getting reports of an outbuilding burglary.
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Cupernham Junior School, Romsey, announces headteacher will retire in July

A ROMSEY school has announced their headteacher will retire in July after serving nine years at the helm.
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Weekly letter from MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes

It was great to see the Farmers’ Market back in Romsey last weekend. Although the queue wasn’t what we had seen previously, there was huge enthusiasm for that little piece of normality to resume.
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Angry Romsey residents object to plans to chop down oak tree

ANGRY Romsey residents have slammed plans to chop down a tree, claiming a road would be built in its place to link to agricultural land.
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Residents urged to lobby Hampshire County Council to close The Hundred, Romsey

ROMSEY'S town centre manager has urged residents to lobby Hampshire County Council (HCC) to help to shut a busy road in the heart of town in a bid protect people from coronavirus.
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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 12th week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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Plans to hack down 'beautiful' tree are slammed by Romsey residents

ANGRY Romsey residents have rallied together to stop a “beautiful tree” from being hacked down.
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Majority of Romsey and Test Valley residents will go to high streets once they reopen

MORE than 60 percent of Romsey and Test Valley residents have revealed they will be heading out to support shops and businesses once the high streets reopen on Monday.
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Community leaders criticise Hampshire County Council for not improving junction near Romsey after Mercedes crash

TWO TEST Valley community leaders have heavily criticised civic chiefs for not improving a junction near Romsey following a two-car crash.
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Test Valley man donates bench to Hillier Court, Romsey, after bench is stolen from pensioner

A TEST Valley man has donated an upcycled bench to a retirement village in Romsey after discovering a 94-year-old's bench was stolen by thieves.
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Recycling centres: Residents will now have to book appointments in advance

A BOOKING system for Hampshire's recycling centres is set to be put in place from Monday, June 15.
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More than 100 people arrested for drug-driving during lockdown across Hampshire

MORE than 100 drug driving-arrests were made across Hampshire amid the coronavirus lockdown, new figures have revealed.
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Test Valley residents hit out at offenders after fly-tip is found near Romsey

TEST Valley residents have slammed offenders for dumping a pile of rubbish in a road near Romsey.
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Test Valley Borough Council encourages business to apply for grants amid coronavirus

A BOROUGH council is urging small businesses to apply for grants after being awarded more than £1.4 million from the Government amid coronavirus.
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While we’re at home, together we can use less

While you’re spending more time at home, your kitchen and bathroom are probably being used more than normal. That means you’re using more water.
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Couple claim they have been 'scammed' out of more than £1,000 by a woman on Gumtree

A TEST Valley couple has claimed they lost more than £1,000 after sending their house deposit to what they thought was a landlord's bank account, but turned out to be a scammer.
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Community leaders hit out at vandals after Romsey & Abbey Tennis Club is targeted

ROMSEY community leaders have hit out at a group of offenders after part of a tennis club was vandalised.
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Embley pupils perform song from An American Tale

CHILDREN at a Test Valley school came together to put on a virtual flute performance amid coronavirus lockdown last week.
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Coronavirus: Five new deaths reported across Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE hospitals reported five new coronavirus deaths in the last 24-hours.
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Stunning Hampshire gardens 'Hilliers' to reopen next weel

ROMSEY'S magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens will reopen next week.
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The Causeway, Romsey, could be shut from Monday

A FOOTPATH at a popular beauty spot in Romsey could be closed from next week as part of a £6 million flood alleviation scheme.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School pupils go back to school amid coronavirus

PUPILS from three year groups at a Romsey school were welcomed back on Monday as the coronavirus lockdown continued to ease.
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Weekly letter from MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes

The return to Parliament has been interesting, with Alton Tower’s style queuing but without the white knuckle ride at the end. I was pleased to hear from the PM on Wednesday that a concession was to be introduced for those Members who are shielding or over 70, which goes some way to address the equalities concerns raised that approximately one third of MPs (and therefore their constituents) had been disenfranchised from participating.
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Romsey businesses set to reopen amid coronavirus

BUSINESS owners across Romsey have announced their plan of action for when the high streets reopen on Monday, June 15.
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Romsey pupils go back to school in coronavirus lockdown

DOZENS of children from across Romsey and Test Valley have been going back to school this week as coronavirus lockdown continues to ease across the county.
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A ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ for Romsey amid coronavirus

As I write this we are moving in to a new stage where lock down rules are further reduced and for the first time in months we can get out with a few others and enjoy the early summer sunshine. Shops across the county are starting to re-open and businesses across our nation are holding their breath in the hope that things will start to return to normal.
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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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Pygmy goats 'stolen' from Romsey are found in Marchwood, near Southampton

A WOMAN who claimed her group of goats were stolen from the Broadlands Estates, Romsey, has revealed the remaining two animals have been found.
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Edwina Mountbatten House aims to raise £1,000 to help stay coronavirus free

A ROMSEY care home is aiming to raise £1,000 in a bid buy more personal protective equipment to keep the home coronavirus free.
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Community leaders reveal plans to make Romsey town centre safe amid coronavirus

Romsey Town Council (RTC) has announced it is teaming up with a local authority in a bid to make town centre safe for visitors amid coronavirus.
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Police appeal after theft of 'distinctive and rare' wash basin from garden

A WASH basin has been stolen from the garden of a Test Valley property.
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Pre-booking system for Hampshire tips to be introduced

A PRE-BOOKING system is set to be introduced at tips across Hampshire this month, allowing for up to 30,000 visits per week.
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Plans for indoor horse arena for Blackwater Equestrian are delayed

PLANS for an indoor equestrian centre in Test Valley have been delayed, it has been revealed.
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Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, grills Boris Johnson over gender equality amid coronavirus

A CONSERVATIVE MP has grilled Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, over if there have been "enough" women present in the Government's decision-making process amid the coronavirus crisis.
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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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WATCH: Huge traffic tailback builds up after McDonald's drive-through reopens

MOTORISTS are facing delays due to a huge queue of traffic waiting to get to a McDonald's restaurant.
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Salisbury Road, A36, near Romsey is shut from overrunning roadworks

DRIVERS are being warned a main road near Romsey is still closed due to overrunning roadworks today.
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Hampshire Youth MP to livestream for 12 hours while raising money for charity

A YOUTH MP for Hampshire will be live streaming for 12 hours on Youtube later this month, raising money for charities during the coronavirus crisis.
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Large blaze breaks out at industrial estate near Southampton

FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a blaze involving a bus and containers at an industrial estate near Southampton.
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Couple battle fence fire in Crawley Hill, West Wellow, near Romsey

A TEST Valley man has spoken of the shocking moment part of his fence went up in flames at the weekend.
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Free parking is extended in Romsey and across Test Valley

FREE parking in Romsey and Test Valley has been extended for another two weeks in a bid to help businesses and customers when high streets reopen.
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Car stolen from an address in North Baddesley

A CAR has been stolen from an address in North Baddesley, officers have confirmed.
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Fogging cannon stolen from Romsey is found by Wiltshire police using WhatsApp

A FOGGING cannon worth £16,000 has been recovered from offenders after it was stolen from a Test Valley road.
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