Plans to create three houses near Romsey are APPROVED

PLANS to convert a former care home near Romsey into a house and build two new homes next door have been given the green light.
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Abbotswood Court Care Home, Romsey, could host mini food festival

A ROMSEY care home could host a mini food festival in a matter of weeks, it has been revealed.
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It's 'disgusting': Residents slam fly-tip in Awbridge, near Romsey

TEST Valley residents have slammed "disgusting" offenders after a pile of rubbish was discovered near Romsey.
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Armed police deployed to fewer incidents in Hampshire amid fall in officer numbers

ARMED police are being deployed to fewer incidents in Hampshire amid a fall in officer numbers, figures reveal.
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M27 CLOSURE: Diversion routes for this weekend announced

THE proposed division route for motorists for next weekend's M27 closure has been announced.
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Plans for wedding venue near Broadlands in Romsey

A NEW wedding venue could be on the cards for Romsey residents after plans for a historic building to be used as event space were submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).
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Romsey mustn't be swallowed by Winchester, Southampton or Eastleigh

I READ with interest the letter from your correspondent from Romsey on Friday 21st August concerning the former brewery site in Romsey.
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Photos: Romsey hit by flooding

RELENTLESS rain in Romsey caused flooding in some parts of the market town yesterday.
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Mystery still surrounds future of Abbey Hotel, Romsey

MYSTERY still surrounds the fate of a former Romsey hotel after community leaders voted to defer plans to turn part of the building into flats.
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Paultons Park make changes to season tickets after no-shows

Families and visitors to Paultons Park have hit out at changes to season tickets.
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Masterplan for Romsey is revealed

THE masterplan to revamp the south of Romsey’s town centre has been unveiled after two years of work.
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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 23rd week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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Plans for wedding venue in Romsey, where Prince Charles and Princess Diana honeymooned, are unveiled

A NEW wedding venue could be on the cards for Romsey residents after plans for a historic building to be used as event space were submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).
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Mystery still surrounds the Abbey Hotel, Romsey, after councillors vote to defer the plans

MYSTERY still surrounds the fate of a former Romsey hotel after community leaders voted to defer plans to turn part of the building into flats.
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Moped seized by police after reports of anti-social behaviour in Romsey

POLICE have seized a moped in Test Valley for anti-social behaviour this week.
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Romsey students celebrate GCSE results at The Mountbatten School

PUPILS at a Romsey school are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results on Thursday.
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Plans for Romsey town centre's future revealed

THE masterplan that shows what Romsey’s south of town centre could look like in the next few years has been released.
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Delays after crash on M27 near junction for M3

MOTORISTS are facing long delays on a Hampshire motorway following a crash this morning.
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South Coast Business Awards deadline approaching

THERE are only a few days to go to submit your nominations for this year’s South Coast Business Awards.
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Hampshire police urge witnesses to come forward after assault in Nursling

POLICE are urging witnesses to come forward with information on an assault in Test Valley.
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I Wanna Be... role play village, Romsey, is set to reopen on Thursday

THE OWNER of a Romsey business has revealed her role play centre will reopen on Thursday.
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RAF veteran from Romsey raises hundreds for Blind Veterans UK by cycling to Buckingham Palace

AN RAF veteran from Romsey has raised hundreds of pounds by cycling 100 miles from his front door to Buckingham Palace in a bid to raise money for the charity Blind Veterans UK.
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New signs to shame litterbugs will be rolled out in Romsey

NEW signs are set to be rolled out in Romsey telling litter-droppers to not "be a tosser".
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Tree falls down on South Western Railway line near Romsey

A TREE has fallen on a railway line near Romsey as Storm Francis continues to batters Hampshire.
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Storm Francis set to batter Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham and New Forest

A STORM will sweep the South Coast bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
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Plan for former Romsey World of Water site revealed

More than 100 residents have had their say on a multimillion-pound "nature-based campus" in Romsey, which could create 150 jobs.
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Horse tied up at Toothill Road in Romsey

A STABLE worker is on the hunt for the perpetrator who allegedly tied up her horse with electrical wire.
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Residents have their say on multi-million pound plans for old Romsey World of Water site

More than 100 residents have had their say on a multimillion-pound "nature-based campus" in Romsey, which could create 150 jobs.
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Horse tied up at Toothill Road in Romsey

A STABLE worker is on the hunt for the perpetrator who allegedly tied up her horse with electrical wire.
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Unity, Romsey, receives thousands of pounds from the Big Lottery Fund

A ROMSEY-BASED charity is celebrating being awarded thousands of pounds by the Big Lottery Fund.
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Hampshire police appeal for witnesses after Romsey home is burgled

POLICE officers are urging witnesses to come forward after a home was burgled in Romsey.
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Cold caller warning issued by Hampshire County Council.

Hampshire County Councils trading standards officers have issued a warning about cold callers.
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Romsey barman calls time on job after 39 years at The Old House at Home

A ROMSEY barman is set to retire today after working in the heart of the market town for 39 years.
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Plans for 12 flats in Nursling could be approved tomorrow

PLANS to build 12 flats, which would be part of 326 homes on a Test Valley site, could be approved by planning chiefs next week.
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Concerns raised over planning shake-up in county

CONCERNS have been raised over a proposed planning shake-up amid fears it would result in a "concrete jungle".
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Letter: 'Zero-waste shops on the rise'

LAST month was plastic-free July.
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Driver disqualified for causing crash in King's Somborne

A CARELESS driver has been thumped with a fine and a ban after causing a crash at a junction.
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Romsey Show in 1989

WITH no Romsey Show this year, the Daily Echo takes a look back at at the event a little over thirty years ago. With a scorching summer in 1989, local beekeepers were blessed with a bumper harvest of honey .
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The Hundred, Romsey, could remain closed as part of £3m recovery bid

A MAIN road running through the heart of Romsey could remain closed as part of a £3m green recovery bid, Hampshire County Council (HCC) has revealed.
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Romsey barman at The Old House at Home retires after 39 years

A STALWART barman is set to retire today after pulling pints for 39 years.
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Plans to turn Abbey Hotel, Romsey, into flats could be approved next week

PLANS to turn a former Romsey hotel into flats could be given the green light by planning chiefs next week.
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Splashing snaps of coronavirus lockdown in Romsey

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our 22nd week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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Romsey barman calls time on job after 39 years at The Old House at Home

A ROMSEY barman is set to retire today after working in the heart of the market town for 39 years.
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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's Abbey Hotel flats decision due next week

PLANS to turn a former hotel into flats could be given the green light by planning chiefs next week.
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UK quarantine: New countries added to list - but Portugal removed

THREE new destinations have been added to the UK's quarantine list, it has been announced - but those arriving from Portugal will no longer have to self-isolate.
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New arrivals delight parents and siblings in Hampshire

WE can’t believe how cute this latest batch of new arrivals being welcomed to Hampshire is. Enjoy pictures of the county's latest and cutest residents
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The Hundred, Romsey, could remain closed as part of £3m recovery bid

A MAIN road running through the heart of Romsey could remain closed as part of a £3m green recovery bid, Hampshire County Council (HCC) has revealed.
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Plans for a temporary track come under fire from Romsey residents

PLANS for a temporary track in Romsey have come under fire from residents over fears agricultural vehicles could use it to pass through the development.
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Romsey residents urged to donate blood this week by NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant is appealing to blood donors to make appointments to give blood in Romsey today.
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Hampshire police appeal for information after anti-social behaviour involving motorbikes is reported in Abbotswood

POLICE are appealing for information from Abbotswood residents after anti-social behaviour, involving motorbikes, was reported at the weekend.
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Southampton – Safe and ready to enjoy

While the lifting of lockdown and easing of restrictions have been welcome, it is important that people feel safe and reassured about returning to towns and cities and visiting their favourite shops, restaurants and attractions again.
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Prezzo Italian Restaurant set to reopen in Romsey tomorrow

A POPULAR restaurant chain in Romsey is set to reopen tomorrow.
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Test Valley community leaders react to Government's U-turn over A-Levels and GCSEs

COMMUNITY leaders across Test Valley have reacted to the Government's U-turn over a controversial system for awarding A-Level and GCSE results.
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Plans to create three houses near Romsey could be approved next week

PLANS to convert a former care home near Romsey into a house and build two new homes next door could be given the green light next week.
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Test Valley pupils win speed awareness competition

TWO TEST Valley pupils have celebrated winning a speed awareness competition.
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LETTER - Let's hope we can build back better

OVER the past few months and years we have seen numerous letters on this page from irate residents about the ongoing saga of the undeveloped and unsightly former Brewery Site situated in a prime Brownfield site in Romsey.
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BMW is seized after man is charged with drink driving

A MAN has been charged with drink driving after allegedly failing to stop for police.
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Romsey and Test Valley's coronavirus death rates revealed by Office for National Statistics

NEW figures on the number of coronavirus-related deaths in Romsey have revealed a decrease in fatalities during the summer.
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Cllr Alan Dowden praises teenagers for litter picking in Valley Park

A TEST Valley community leader has praised a group of teenagers who joined forces to clean up part of the borough.
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'Despair' at new developments in Hampshire

I despair at some of the new developments going up in and around Hampshire. Many developers seem to think that the solution to all our problems are solved by piling as many houses in to as small a space as possible as quickly as possible. The tragedy is that it is so often a wasted and lost opportunity to link new development to a more sustainable future. Volume house builders seem to have one concept of growth-maximum return, minimum effort.
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Rise in customer numbers for Eat Out to Help Out scheme

RESTAURANTS, pubs and cafes across Hampshire have seen a rise in customer numbers following the lockdown.
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Emergency services receive calls about glowing orange cloud

EMERGENCY services received "hundreds" of calls last night as a spectacular orange glow filled the sky.
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Romsey residents are invited to ‘nature campus’ event this week

ROMSEY residents can soon find out more about a multimillion-pound "nature-based campus", which could create 150 jobs.
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Man raises £1k for Youth in Romsey by riding a tram around his house

A TEST Valley man has raised more than £1,000 for a youth charity by driving a tram around his garden and house 30 times.
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Letter: Litter louts in Romsey

Jermyns Lane, where I have enjoyed living for the past twenty six years,used to be a real country lane, bucolic at times, and usually safe to walk along despite the lack of pavements.
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Hosepipe ban could hit areas of Hampshire, including Romsey

ROMSEY could be hit with a hosepipe ban, Southern Water has announced.
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How to enter a small business in the South Coast Business Awards

SMALL businesses are often described as the backbone of the economy – and the South Coast Business Awards has a trophy to recognise their contribution.
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Hosepipe ban could hit areas of Hampshire, including Romsey

ROMSEY could be hit with a hosepipe ban, Southern Water has announced.
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Scorching snaps across Romsey and Test Valley during coronavirus lockdown

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our 21th week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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Army Flying Museum, Middle Wallop, wants to create mini medals display

AN ARMY flying museum is calling on all knitters and crocheters to create a mass display of mini medals.
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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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Test Valley man slams Southern Water for allowing water to gush onto main road

A TEST Valley man has slammed a water company after claiming a burst main sent water flowing onto a main road yesterday.
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Andy Simmonds reveals nearly record-breaking temperatures this week

COMMUNITY leaders from across the borough have reacted to this week's scorching temperatures, which saw the mercury hit 35 degrees on Tuesday.
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Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey donates 1,000 masks to customers and staff

A CARE home provider has bought and delivered 1,000 reusable face masks as a gift to their customers and staff members.
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Romsey Futures urge Test Valley Borough Council to focus on climate change

CAMPAIGNERS are urging council bosses to take further measures to combat climate change in an upcoming Local Plan.
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RSPCA called to more than 2,700 animal incidents in Hampshire during lockdown

MORE than 2,000 animals have been rescued, treated or cared for across Hampshire during lockdown.
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Poll reveals opinions on The Hundred, Romsey, being temporarily shut

A POLL by the Romsey Advertiser has shown the majority of participants prefer a main road through Romsey being temporarily shut to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Holidaymakers are invited to travel the world at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens this summer

ROMSEY holidaymakers opting for a staycation this year are being invited to travel the world among flowers, trees and plants from across the globe this summer.
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Test Valley pub says business has been booming since they reopened

A TEST Valley pub has said business has been booming since it re-opened its bar, restaurant and gardens to customers after lockdown was eased.
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Plans for a new Miller & Carter at Chilworth Golf Club are rejected

PLANS to demolish a golf clubhouse and build a new steakhouse, which would have created 50 new jobs, have been given the chop.
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Romsey Futures urge Test Valley Borough Council to focus on climate change

CAMPAIGNERS are urging council bosses to take further measures to combat climate change in an upcoming Local Plan.
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Plans to create a micropub in the heart of Romsey are unveiled

PLANS to create a micropub in the heart of Romsey could be given the green light by planning chiefs.
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Plans for a multimillion-pound development on old Romsey World of Water site are unveiled

PLANS for a multimillion-pound “nature-based campus” in Romsey, which could create 150 jobs, have been revealed.
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Romsey woman raises more than £1,000 for Romsey Cancer Support Centre, Jane Scarth House

A ROMSEY woman has raked in more than £,1000 after walking hundreds of miles for a cancer support charity.
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Romsey community leaders react after shop worker is assaulted at Esso garage

ROMSEY community leaders have branded an assault on a shop worker "totally unacceptable", it has been revealed.
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Romsey residents take a swipe at Aldi's plans to extend delivery hours

ROMSEY residents have taken a swipe at plans to extend delivery hours at a budget supermarket, claiming they will have to endure noisy lorries for longer.
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Romsey & District Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces new president

A Romsey business group has announced their new president amid coronavirus.
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Worker injured in incident at Esso garage in Greatbridge Street, Romsey.

POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a shopworker was assaulted.
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Plans for travellers' pitch in North Baddesley are delayed

PLANS for a travellers' pitch in Test Valley to be used for three years have been delayed.
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Starlight Trampoline And Gymnastics Club, Romsey, could win £100k in Persimmon Homes South Coast competition

A ROMSEY gymnastics club could be in with a chance of winning £100,000 in a housebuilder's charity competition.
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Romsey Cancer Support Centre, Jane Scarth House reopens

Jane Scarth House Re-Opening
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Photos: Looking back at The Mountbatten School's prom photos from last year

IT IS the night where thousands of students are decked out in smart suits and dazzling dresses.
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Worker injured in incident at Esso garage in Greatbridge Street, Romsey.

POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a shopworker was assaulted.
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Car fire at Whinwhistle Road, Romsey

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to tackle a car fire that erupted this morning.
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Plans for a multimillion-pound development on old Romsey World of Water site are unveiled

PLANS for a multimillion-pound “nature-based campus” in Romsey, which could create 150 jobs, have been revealed.
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Photos: Lockdown life in Romsey and Test Valley

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our 20th week in coronavirus lockdown comes to a close.
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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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Disabled cyclists from Fryers House, Romsey, complete virtual Route 66 trip

DISABLED cyclists from a Romsey nursing home are celebrating after finishing their 2,500 mile ride on Friday, July 31.
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M&Co branches at Romsey and Fareham escape store closure plan

BOTH local branches of fashion chain M&Co are staying open under a restructure which will close 47 stores.
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M&Co branches at Romsey and Fareham escape store closure plan

BOTH local branches of fashion chain M&Co are staying open under a restructure which will close 47 stores.
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Hunt for man who exposed himself in Chandler's Ford

POLICE have launched a search for a man who performed a sex act in front of a woman who was out for a run.
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Test Valley Borough Council receives complaints about hairdressers and barbers

EIGHT complaints concerning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and social distancing have been made about hairdressers and barbers to Test Valley Borough Council, it has been revealed.
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Romsey woman rakes in more than £1,000 for Romsey Cancer Support Centre, Jane Scarth House

A ROMSEY woman has raked in more than £,1000 after walking hundreds of miles for a cancer support charity.
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'I want to see Romsey's business thriving once more'

As lockdown eases we all know that our local businesses have been hit hard by not being able to trade over the past few months.
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Met Office issue heatwave alert for Hampshire and South East

A HEATWAVE alert has been issued for Hampshire, expecting heights of 31 degrees celcius from Thursday onwards.
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M&Co to close 47 stores and axe 380 jobs

FASHION chain M&Co is to close 47 stores and axe 380 jobs as part of a major restructuring it said will secure the company’s long-term future.
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Owner of role play village in fight to reopen

THE OWNER of a Romsey business is lobbying the government to allow her role play centre to reopen.
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Parking could be improved at healthcare centres across Test Valley as part of local plan

COMMUNITY leaders have revealed car parking at healthcare centres could be improved in a bid to cope with rising patient numbers.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary school says goodbye to headteacher

PUPILS at a Romsey school said goodbye to their headteacher after serving four years at the helm.
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Romsey Baptist Church gives more than 90 homemade gift bags to Abbotswood Court Care Home

A ROMSEY care home has been given dozens of homemade gift bags, created by members of the Romsey Baptist Church.
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MP, Julian Lewis 'has been treated disgracefully by the Tory Party', says Julie Hope

Having stood against Julian Lewis in the last two General Elections, I obviously disagree with his policies.
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Plans to create a micropub in the heart of Romsey are unveiled

PLANS to create a micropub in the heart of Romsey could be given the green light by planning chiefs.
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The Causeway, Romsey, reopens

A FOOTPATH at a popular beauty spot in Romsey has reopened this week as part of a £6 million flood alleviation scheme.
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Elle Holdaway wins BBC Radio Solent award for feeding homeless people

AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD from Test Valley has been crowned the winner in a BBC award for feeding homeless people every Sunday.
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Theatre fans can enjoy the sound of the West End once again - thanks to open-air production

THEATRE fans will now be able to enjoy the sounds of the West End once again thanks to a new production in Romsey.
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Plans for five homes in Romsey come under fire from residents

PLANS to build five homes in Romsey have been condemned by residents over fears congestion will increase.
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Embley, near Romsey, keeps pupils entertained with interviews from musical theatre stars and actors

A TEST Valley school has created an eight-part series of interviews, featuring musical theatre stars and actors, for pupils to enjoy amid lockdown.
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Letter: The old Whitbread brewery site in Romsey is 'a disgraceful eyesore'

In May this year I quizzed our current town centre manager on the matter of the Old Brewery Site and the essence of his reply was: "The delays are caused by flaws in national planning law. The developer/freeholder is simply taking advantage of that flaw."
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Train lines blocked between Chandler's Ford and Romsey

TRAIN TRAVELLERS face delays and cancellations this morning.
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Homes plan near Cupernham Lane, Romsey

PLANS to build five homes in Romsey have been condemned by residents over fears congestion will increase.
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