Pictures capture lockdown life in Romsey

ANOTHER week, another lockdown picture gallery.
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Romsey role play village fights to reopen after four-month lockdown

THE OWNER of a Romsey business is lobbying the government to allow her role play centre to reopen.
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Disappointment as North Baddesley library loses funding

A COMMUNITY library in Test Valley has lost its funding from Hampshire County Council, much to the disappointment and frustration of a local councillor.
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LETTER -Romsey old brewery site is a disgraceful eyesore

I wish to add to the debate over the old brewery site in Romsey.
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Electric bike stolen during burglary in Avon Crescent, Romsey

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Avon Crescent, Romsey.
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Jane Scarth House in Romsey to reopen next week

A CANCER support centre in Romsey will be reopening next week.
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LETTER - Romsey brewery site situation is disgraceful

PETER WHITE who complains about the Brewery site in Romsey is correct; the situation is disgraceful.
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Helpline launched to support businesses in Test Valley

A NEW hotline is now available to help support businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Romsey restaurants and cafes can now apply for outdoor seating for free

RESTAURANTS, cafes and bars applying for outdoor seating in Romsey will now be able to do so for free, following a change by Test Valley Borough Council.
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Unauthorised traveller encampments across the borough made illegal

THE HIGH Court has granted an injunction order to Test Valley Borough Council to prohibit the set-up of unauthorised encampments.
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Romsey boy could be crowned a winner in Great Western Railway train manager announcement contest

A ROMSEY boy could be crowned one of the winners in a train manager announcement contest - launched by Great Western Railway (GWR).
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Romsey Rapids to reopen on August 12

ROMSEY Rapids Sports Complex will be reopening next month, it has been confirmed.
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Artists invited to apply for public commissions in Andover

EXPERIENCED artists are being invited to apply for two public art commissions for Picket Piece and Picket Twenty in Andover.
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The Romsey floral firm giving a £369,000 boost to the NHS

THEY’RE the Romsey floral firm who made an incredible £369,000 donation to NHS charities during the coronavirus crisis.
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LETTER - Call to develop Romsey brewery site

Your correspondent raised several excellent points on the brewery site in Romey.
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The Romsey restaurants taking part in Eat Out to Help Out

FROM next week, we are all being asked to do our bit to support the hospitality industry by taking advantage of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
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The best places to go for brunch in Romsey and Test Valley

FOR MANY of us, the best way to start a weekend is by tucking into a brunch.
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Plans for dog day care centre, run by Country Pooch, near Romsey are approved

PLANS for a dog day care centre in Test Valley, which could create six new jobs, have been given the green light by planning chiefs.
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Two hours of free parking across Romsey and Test Valley have ended

TEST Valley residents are being reminded free car parking will come to an end tomorrow.
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Romsey Carnival in 2000

ROMSEY Carnival week was launched with a splash of gold
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Henry Davies left Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester

POLICE have launched a hunt for a missing hospital patient.
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Fires caused by barbecues in Hampshire

A SPATE of fires have hit Hampshire which appear to have been started by barbecues.
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Test Valley councillors urge Hampshire police to beef up community patrols

TWO TEST Valley councillors are calling on Hampshire police to beef up their community patrols across the borough in a bid to tackle crime.
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Coronavirus lockdown in Romsey and Test Valley

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our 18th week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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Letter: ''The Whitbread's brewery site remains a huge festering scar' in Romsey

Once again the Romsey Advertiser (July 17) carries several articles regards probable housing development in Test Valley, including the front page Hoe Lane approval story.
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Coronavirus infection rates across Hampshire

THE coronavirus infection rate in Southampton has remained the same in the last 24 hours, following an earlier spike.
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Pensioner claims Romsey jewellery store's service is 'awful' for keeping antique clock for six months

A PENSIONER has branded a Romsey jewellery store's service as "completely outrageous", claiming they have not returned his antique clock after six months.
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Polls reveal opinions on people being fined for not wearing face coverings in shops or supermarkets

POLLS by the Romsey Advertiser have shown the majority of participants believe people should be slapped with fines of up to £100, if they don't wear a face covering in shops and supermarkets.
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Broughton Post Office hailed in Post Office ‘Local Hero’ awards

A TEST Valley post office was a finalist in a category of the Post Office’s ‘We’re Stronger Together’ south east regional awards, it has been revealed.
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Pupils urged to 'trek to Tokyo' in school event

PUPILS across Test Valley are being urged to trek to Tokyo in a new programme being run by Hampshire School Games.
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No trains will run between Southampton and Winchester this weekend

PASSENGERS are being warned that no trains will run between Southampton and Winchester via Eastleigh this weekend.
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Man slams lorry driver, claiming a large tree could have ripped out 'power lines'

A TEST Valley man has shared a shocking video showing a lorry transporting a large tree, claiming it nearly tore out "power and telephone lines" on Monday.
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Plans for dog day care centre, run by Country Pooch, near Romsey are approved

PLANS for a dog day care centre in Test Valley, which could create six new jobs, have been given the green light by planning chiefs.
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Celebrating leavers week at West Tytherley CE Primary School

PUPILS at a Wiltshire school were treated to a socially distanced leavers service on Monday.
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Hampshire County Council plans to close eight libraries

THE proposed closure of some Hampshire libraries has been described as "a devastating blow for communities".
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Romsey woman slams Southern Water, claiming a water main burst for the 'third time'

A ROMSEY woman has slammed a water company after claiming a main near her house burst for the "third time" in a year.
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Two hours of free parking to end tomorrow across Romsey and Test Valley

TEST Valley residents are being reminded free car parking will come to an end tomorrow.
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Plans for nine homes in Cupernham Lane, Romsey, are delayed

PLANS to build nine homes Romsey have been delayed, it has been revealed.
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Celebrating leavers week at Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School

PUPILS at a Romsey school celebrated their last week at school before they finished for the Summer.
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New services as part of climate change plan

A TELEPHONE helpline is among the measures county bosses are set to implement as part of their climate change strategy.
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Chair of Hampshire Police Federation speaks as crime rates rise in Hampshire

Stalking, harassment, robberies and drug offences have all seen a sharp rise across Hampshire.
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Test Valley residents vent their fury after large fly-tip is found in Ampfield, near Romsey

TEST VALLEY residents have vented their fury over a large pile of rubbish that was found dumped near Romsey.
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Plans for nearly 30 homes on 'unsightly' tyre dump near Romsey are APPROVED

PLANS to build nearly 30 homes on an "unsightly" tyre dump near Romsey were given the green light on Tuesday by planning chiefs.
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The debate around the Palmerston statue in Romsey continues

There is substance in the letter last week concerning Lord Palmerston, and by the standards of today he was always a British imperialist first and a "liberal" a poor second.
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Woman re-arrested in Louise Smith murder probe

OFFICERS investigating the murder of Louise Smith in Leigh Park have re-arrested a woman.
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The best pubs in Romsey and Test Valley, according to TripAdvisor

MANY of us will be heading out to pubs in Romsey for a well-deserved pint this weekend after they reopened on July 4.
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The best pubs in Romsey and Test Valley, according to TripAdvisor

MANY of us will be heading out to pubs in Romsey for a well-deserved pint this weekend after they reopened on July 4.
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Plans to build up to 300 homes in North Baddesley, near Romsey, are approved

WORK to build up to 300 houses near Romsey could soon begin after being given the green light by planning chiefs this week.
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Coronavirus lockdown in Romsey and Test Valley

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our 17th week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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The journey of a Hampshire cuckoo

The Journey of a Hampshire Cuckoo
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Weather predictions for next week 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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Vehicle thefts in Hampshire more than double in the last four years

THEFTS of vehicles in Hampshire have more than doubled in the last four years, new research has revealed.
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Plans for Hampshire Dog Club, Nursling, to offer more overnight boarding are rejected

PLANS for a Test Valley club to offer overnight boarding for more dogs have been rejected.
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Plans for a coronavirus memorial garden in Romsey are unveiled by Westerleigh Group

PLANS to create a coronavirus memorial garden in Romsey are one step closer.
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Letter: Gang of teenagers caught 'shouting, screaming and using obscene language' in Romsey play park

Time for a warden
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School pupils take their music lessons outdoors

A music teacher at a Romsey school has been treating pupils to socially distanced music lessons this week.
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Southampton sees no change in Covid-19 cases

SOUTHAMPTON has seen no change in Covid-19 cases in the past seven days.
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Man denies murder of teenager Louise Smith

A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 16-year-old Louise Smith, who was found dead in woodland after disappearing on VE Day.
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Coronavirus infection rate in Test Valley rises, latest figures show

THE RATE of people testing positive for coronavirus in Test Valley has risen.
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Plans to build three houses next to All Saints Church, near Romsey, are slammed

PLANS to build three houses next to a church near Romsey have come under fire from residents over fears congestion could increase in the lane.
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New figures reveal the number of glass bottles collected during lockdown has shot up

NEW FIGURES have revealed the amount of glass recycling collected in Test Valley has shot up by more than 40 per cent amid lockdown.
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Plans for children's home near Romsey are DELAYED

PLANS to create a children's home in Test Valley that could generate ten jobs have been delayed by almost six months.
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Giant floral tribute to NHS staff at Hampshire hospital

A ROMSEY florist followed up a £369,000 NHS fundraiser by delivering a giant floral display to the local community hospital.
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Hampshire Police Federation chair welcomes Priti Patel plan

A POLICE chief who was kicked in the face just days before her birthday has praised plans to double the jail sentence for people who attack officers.
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South Western Railway calls on passengers to claim compensation

TRAIN passengers who suffered extended a month of travel misery due to strike action are being encouraged to claim compensation.
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More than £40 million has been injected into businesses across Test Valley, figures reveal

MORE THAN £40 million has been handed out to thousands of businesses across Test Valley amid the coronavirus crisis, it has been revealed.
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Romsey family to create charity for Alfie Butler to send families to Peppa Pig World

A ROMSEY family has raised thousands of pounds in a bid to set up a charity in memory of their son, who died after a five year battle with cancer.
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More than 1,000 homes could be built in borough if pollution problem is solved

MORE than 1,000 homes could be one step closer to being built in Test Valley with a scheme designed to tackle nitrate pollution in the Solent.
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Thatch fire on Village Street in Thruxton

EMERGENCY services rushed to a tackle a thatch fire in Andover.
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Plans to build up to 300 homes in North Baddesley, near Romsey, could be approved tomorrow

WORK to build up to 300 houses near Romsey could soon begin if given the green light by planning chiefs tomorrow.
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GoFundMe page set up to stop travellers camping on Nursling Recreation Ground

A GOFUNDME page is looking to raise hundreds of pounds in a bid to stop travellers from camping on a Test Valley recreation ground.
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Palmerston statue debate continues

Slavery: Should Palmerston"s Statue be Removed?
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Delay over plan to turn former Romsey hotel into kitchen showroom

PLANS to turn a former Romsey​ hotel into flats and a kitchen showroom have been delayed.
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Fire in field on Bunny Lane in Sherfield English

EMERGENCY services have tackled a field fire that has damaged three acres of grass.
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Most expensive properties currently for sale in Southampton

From lavish listed manor houses to modern eco builds, this months most expensive homes list has something for everyone.
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RATED THIS YEAR: Eight Romsey and Test Valley food hygiene ratings

FOOD hygiene ratings for eateries across Test Valley have been published by the Food Standards Agency this year.
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Man aims to raise hundreds for Youth in Romsey

A TEST Valley man is aiming to raise hundreds of pounds for a youth charity by driving a tram around his garden and house 30 times.
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See who wants to build in Romsey and Test Valley

20/01412/VARS Removal of Condition 4 (sample panel) and Variation of Condition 5 (brick specification) of 17/01273/FULLS - Monks Barn , Knapp Lane, Ampfield, AMPFIELD
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Plans for nearly 30 homes on former tyre dump near Romsey could be approved

PLANS to build nearly 30 homes on a tyre dump near Romsey could be given the green light next week.
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Lockdown life in Romsey and Test Valley

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our 16th week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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Romsey and Test Valley residents react to polls on beaches being closed

RESIDENTS across Test Valley have responded to poll results by the Romsey Advertiser, which found an overwhelming majority of participants think beaches should be closed if social distancing can't be observed.
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Weather predictions for next week 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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Romsey man banned from roads for failing to provide breath sample

A ROMSEY man has been banned from the roads after he failed to provide police with a breath sample.
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Friends and family sing Happy Birthday to 100-year-old Romsey woman at Abbotswood Court Care Home

A mass Happy Birthday singalong was given to a 100-year-old Romsey woman by her friends and family at the weekend.
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Plans to build three houses next to All Saints Church, near Romsey, could be approved

PLANS to build three houses next to a church not far from Romsey could be given the green light by planning chiefs.
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Eight-year-old nominated for BBC Radio Solent award for feeding homeless people

AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD from Test Valley has been shortlisted for the BBC Radio Solent Community Heroes Awards for feeding homeless people every Sunday.
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Romsey and Test Valley residents reminded to sign up for charity event

ORGANISERS of an annual walking event are reminding fitness fanatics they can still raise money for charity in a bid to help the battle against coronavirus.
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Thousands sign petition demanding ban on sale of disposable barbecues

A HAMPSHIRE MP has presented parliament with a 9,000-name petition calling for a nationwide ban on the sale of disposable barbecues.
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Hampshire residents invited to enter lockdown art competition for charity

HAMPSHIRE residents have been invited to submit their lockdown inspired art for the chance to be included in an art exhibition.
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Woman hits out at hooligans for 'setting fire' to her apartment block

A WOMAN has hit out at a group of teenagers claiming they have set fire to her apartment block in Romsey "three times a week".
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Plans to turn Abbey Hotel, Romsey, into flats and Kutchenhaus unit are delayed

PLANS to turn a former Romsey hotel into flats and a kitchen showroom have been delayed.
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Five Romsey cadets are awarded their Master Air Cadet classification

FIVE cadets from a Test Valley squadron are celebrating after they were awarded their Master Air Cadet classification amid lockdown.
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Nick Adams-King left frustrated after claiming travellers left shards of glass on Nursling Recreation Ground

A TEST Valley community leader has claimed shards of glass have been cleared after a group of travellers fled a recreation ground on Friday, July 3.
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Plans for Hampshire Dog Club, Test Valley, to offer more overnight boarding are delayed

PLANS for a Test Valley club to offer overnight boarding for more dogs have been delayed.
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Eight-year-old to donate gifts to charities

AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD from Test Valley is set to donate gifts and pamper packs to two charities in a bid to help underprivileged families amid lockdown.
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Drop in speeding offences in Hampshire during lockdown

JUST over 500 Hampshire motorists were caught speeding in April, dropping by thousands of offences when compared to the same month last year.
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The Hundred, Romsey, shuts to traffic

A MAIN road running through the centre of Romsey has been closed in a bid to protect people from coronavirus.
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Residents are urged to have their say on borough’s future

A LOCAL authority is calling on residents, businesses and visitors to have their say from today as it plans its communities future.
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Embracing a ‘new normal’ in Romsey and Test Valley

I HAVE used this column to talk about life during lockdown, but what has happened since?
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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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Charges for non-Hampshire users of county's tips

PLANS to charge some residents for using Hampshire tips are going to be implemented next month.
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Agricultural building leaves couple with no view from their lounge

A COUPLE have been left facing “great turmoil” after a large agricultural building was built just metres from their home.
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MP wants debate on trespass being a criminal offence

A HAMPSHIRE MP has called on the government to step up efforts to make trespassing a criminal offence after the arrival of travellers on a recreation ground.
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Romsey town centre manager, Mark Edgerley, to retire

ROMSEY'S town centre manager has announced he is set to retire at the end of July after serving six years in the role.
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WATCH: First look inside Aura Hair, Romsey, which opened today

A ROMSEY hair salon has reopened its doors to the public today after the country went into lockdown in March.
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Water for life from Southern Water

As it hots up, people naturally want to use more water at home – but to help keep supplies running, please be considerate and only use what you need
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Police 'preparing' for reopening of pubs across Hampshire this weekend

HAMPSHIRE Police have said they are "preparing" for the reopening of pubs and restaurants.
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Coronavirus: Hampshire councils ramp up plans to limit spread

CIVIC chiefs have set up plans to reduce the spread of Covid-19 across Hampshire and prevent local outbreaks.
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Looking back at the 2017 Romsey Festival

READERS of the Romsey Advertiser can now look back at pictures from the 2017 Romsey Festival.
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Letter: Fly-tipping issues in Romsey and Test Valley

Regarding the article in the Romsey Advertiser edition of June 26 and letters on the same topic, of fly-tipping and waste in general.
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Romsey community leader claims '40 bags of rubbish' were cleared after travellers leave rugby pitch

A ROMSEY community leader has claimed dozens of bags of rubbish have been filled after a group of travellers fled a rugby pitch this week.
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Community leader frustrated by rubbish left by travellers in Romsey

A ROMSEY community leader has claimed dozens of bags of rubbish have been filled after a group of travellers fled a rugby pitch this week.
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Fly-tipping shoots up across Test Valley during lockdown, new figures reveal

FLY-TIPPING incidents across Test Valley have shot up by almost 50 per cent amid coronavirus lockdown, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
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Romsey town centre manager, mark Edgerley, to retire next month

ROMSEY'S town centre manager has announced he is set to retire at the end of July after serving six years in the role.
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Romsey boy raises hundreds for Action for M.E

A ROMSEY boy has raked in hundreds of pounds for a charity who help people suffering from a long-term illness.
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