Busy junction to get new crossing on Romsey Road

A NEW pedestrian crossing is to be built at a busy junction in Winchester
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Hit and run driver jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A HIT and run driver who left his victim with “life-changing” injuries has been jailed.
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New garage planned for house at Romsey Road, Ower

PLANS for a new outbuilding have been given the go-ahead - despite sparking an objection.
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Walk The Test Way charity event was a bit different this year

WALK The Test Another Way is an alternative take on the year's main fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Romsey Test.
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Helicopter forced to land on lawn of Broadlands in Romsey

EXTREME weather forced an air ambulance pilot to make an unplanned landing on a country house lawn.
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Callum Darch jailed following Christmas Day crash in Romsey

A motorist has been jailed for two years after causing life changing injuries to a pedestrian while driving with a frosted up windscreen on Christmas Day last year in Romsey.
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'Selfish' driver crashed into pedestrian on kerb in Romsey

A MOTORIST who ploughed into a pedestrian on a pavement on Christmas Day and fled the scene has been jailed for two years.
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Southern Water apologises to residents after main road to Romsey shuts

A WATER company has apologised to its customers after a main road leading to Romsey was shut on Wednesday.
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Eastleigh and Winchester two of the unhappiest places

PEOPLE in Eastleigh and Winchester are among the unhappiest in the UK, official data has shown.
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Tributes begin to pour in for Test Valley councillor Alison Finlay

TRIBUTES have started to flood in following the death of a Test Valley councillor who served since 2007.
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Romsey and Test Valley pubs react to new coronavirus rules

HOSPITALITY managers from across Romsey and Test Valley have revealed their thoughts on the new coronavirus rules, where pubs, bars and restaurants are forced to shut at 10pm.
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Photos of lockdown life in Romsey and Test Valley

FAMILIES from across Romsey and Test Valley have continued to remain positive as our 27th week in lockdown comes to a close.
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A27 in Hampshire to be shut this weekend for bridge works

MOTORISTS are being warned to "plan-ahead" as a major Hampshire road is to shut this weekend.
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Five-star luxury cat hotel officially opens near Romsey

A NEW five-star cat hotel has officially hosted its grand opening in a village near Romsey.
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Stroud School, Romsey, unveils new building for pupils

A ROMSEY school has unveiled its new Key Stage 2 building to their pupils this autumn.
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'It was an honour': Romsey man presents handmade battleship to HMS Queen Elizabeth captain

A ROMSEY model maker has spoken of the moment he boarded the HMS Queen Elizabeth to present his handmade battleship to the Royal Navy, where it will remain for future visitors to admire.
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Winchester Road closed after multi vehicle crash

A BUSY road has been closed by police following a large crash.
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Hampshire County Council faces £210m coronavirus bill

CIVIC chiefs fear the pandemic could have a “catastrophic effect” on residents as figures revealed that the crisis could cost a Hampshire council more than £200m.
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Police making targeted patrols in Test Valley crackdown

POLICE have warned residents about motorcycle crime and antisocial behaviour.
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Romsey will no see Covid marshals, council confirms

NO COVID marshals will be seen patrolling the streets of Romsey anytime soon, as a county council has confirmed there are no plans to deploy any in Test Valley.
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Poll reveals majority of people in Romsey and Test Valley don't want a second lockdown

A POLL by the Romsey Advertiser has revealed nearly 60 per cent of participants believe the UK should not go into a second lockdown.
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New sport pitches near Romsey could be officially opened next month

TWO new sports pitches in Test Valley could be officially opened next month, it has been revealed.
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Naomi House & Jacksplace shop in Romsey searches for owner of donated ashes

STAFF at a Romsey charity shop are trying to track down the owner of a box of ashes which may have accidentally been donated two months ago.
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Romsey children's charity shop searches for owner of donated ashes

STAFF at a charity shop are trying to track down the owner of a box of ashes which may have accidentally been donated two months ago.
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The Romsey School confirms a second case of coronavirus

A ROMSEY school has confirmed that another student has tested positive for coronavirus.
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Romsey School in Hampshire confirms second case of coronavirus

A HAMPSHIRE school has confirmed that another student has tested positive for coronavirus.
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Romsey community leader slams plans to extend working hours on Kings Chase development

A ROMSEY community leader has slammed plans to extend construction hours on an estate, fearing residents' quality of life will be demolished.
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Mark McGann throws his support behind Plaza Theatre’s, Romsey, appeal for £10k

AN ACTOR has thrown his support behind a Romsey theatre's campaign to raise thousands of pounds in a bid to protect their £200,000 grant to improve the building.
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Daredevil women from Fryers House, Romsey, skydive 15,000ft to raise thousands for wheelchair swing

FOUR daredevil women from a Romsey nursing home skydived 15,000ft in a bid to raise thousands of pounds to buy a wheelchair swing.
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Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Test Valley as virus continues to spread

FOUR positive coronavirus cases were reported in Test Valley last week.
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Hampshire police urge motorists to be vigilant after spate of thefts in Test Valley

POLICE officers are urging motorists not to leave anything valuable in their vehicles following a spate on thefts in Test Valley.
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Test Valley councillors slam 'revolting individuals' after fly-tip is discovered around Awbridge, near Romsey

COMMUNITY leaders have slammed offenders after a "disgusting fly-tip" was discovered near Romsey.
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Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School celebrates winning music award for second year running

A ROMSEY primary school is celebrating after they won a music award for the second year running.
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School meals rise in Romsey

AN INCREASE of 10p per school meal has been agreed by county council leaders – and it will come into effect from November.
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New Romsey town centre manager is revealed

THE new Romsey town centre manager has been revealed.
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Student at a school in Romsey tests positive for coronavirus

A school in Romsey is advising students to self isolate after a pupil tested positive for Coronavirus.
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Romsey latest Hampshire school to confirm coronavirus case

Dozens of pupils are isolating as seven schools in Hampshire have reported new cases of coronavirus.
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Student at Romsey School tests positive for Coronavirus

ANOTHER Hampshire school has sent out a warning out after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus.
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Hampshire police appeal for witnesses following spate of incidents involving a motorbike in Test Valley

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a spate of incidents involving a motorbike.
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Poll reveals majority of participants will not report 'rule of six' flouters

POLLS by the Romsey Advertiser have revealed more than two-thirds of Test Valley residents believe the Government’s new “rule of six” is the right move to help stamp out coronavirus - but the majority wouldn’t report their neighbours if they saw them flouting the rules.
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Postponed charity walk is a success

MORE than 370 walkers took part in Naomi House and Jacksplace’s flagship fundraising event.
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Pay tribute to a vanishing heritage from World War II

Historic airfields, many of which played an important role in World War II, are dwindling in number, leaving fewer to pay homage to a bygone era.
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Romsey Abbey announces lunchtime recitals are set to return

A TOWN abbey has announced its lunchtime recitals are set to return in October.
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Covid-19 death recorded at University Hospital Southampton

The first coronavirus death in ​over three weeks has been recorded at University Hospital Southampton Trust, the latest figures show.
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Hampshire police appeal for information from the public after Test Valley home is burgled

POLICE are appealing for information from the public after a home was burgled in Test Valley.
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Hampshire police are on the hunt for offenders after a Romsey home is burgled

POLICE are on the hunt for offenders after a property in Romsey was burgled this week.
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Patients told to call NHS 111 if they want to be seen in A&E

Patients requiring A&E in Hampshire will be urged to book an appointment first through NHS 111 as part of a trial shake-up of emergency services.
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New Romsey town centre manager is revealed

THE new Romsey town centre manager has been revealed.
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Plans to demolish barn and build a house near Romsey are APPROVED

PLANS to demolish a barn and build a new home could have been given the green light by planning chiefs this week.
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Romsey branch of Royal National Lifeboat Institution aims to raise £200

A CHARITY dedicated to saving lives at sea is aiming to raise £200 after one of their annual collections was cancelled this year.
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WATCH: Hampshire police releases footage of dangerous driving

MORE footage of dangerous driving on Hampshire's roads has been released by the police.
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Fundraisers take on epic walk around the Isle of Wight for Wessex Heartbeat

TWO Hampshire fundraisers have completed their toughest challenge yet - walking the circumference of the Isle of Wight in less than 24 hours.
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Support for unemployed following Covid

SUPPORT is being put in place to boost employment and apprenticeships following the pandemic.
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Owner of I Wanna Be... role play village, Romsey, criticises 'rule of six' law

A ROMSEY business owner has claimed to have lost £1,000 in party bookings after the Government rolled out its new "rule of six" law.
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Man urges Test Valley council to stop houses from being built in part of Ampfield

A TEST Valley man is calling on a local authority to stop houses from being built in a part of Ampfield after a number of homes were hit with "serious flooding".
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Nursling Men’s Shed receives £600 from Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties

A MEN'S group has been awarded £600 from Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties to help fund new flooring in their headquarters.
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Police called to serious crash between Stockbridge and Chilbolton

POLICE have been called to the scene of a serious crash in Hampshire.
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Rural areas set to benefit from £22m bid to boost broadband

HAMPSHIRE is one of the counties that are set to benefit from a £22m project to improve internet speeds in rural areas.
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Hundreds of criminals jailed for knife crimes across Hampshire

MORE than 500 criminals were sentenced or cautioned for knife and weapon offences in Hampshire in the year to March, new figures
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Plaza Theatre’s, Romsey, appeal for £10k

AN ICONIC Romsey theatre could be in danger of losing a £200,000 grant to improve the building if thousands of pounds are not raised by a drama society.
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Test Valley community leader warns a second coronavirus lockdown could be on the cards

A ROMSEY community leader has warned the UK could go into a second lockdown if the public continues to "be complacent" towards coronavirus rules.
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Plans for four houses in Romsey come under fire from residents

PLANS to build four houses in Romsey could be given the green light by planning chiefs.
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Army Flying Museum awarded £29k from the National Lottery Heritage Fund

A TEST VALLEY museum has received £29,000 from the National Lottery to help support it through the coronavirus crisis.
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Hampshire Police seize items worth £959,000

POLICE in Hampshire seized less cash and assets from criminal hands last year, new figures reveal.
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Plans for a temporary track in Romsey are DELAYED

PLANS to create a temporary track in Romsey have been delayed, it has been revealed.
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ManGang, Romsey, marks World Suicide Prevention Day with night walk

A MEN'S group based in Romsey walked throughout the night across Test Valley to raise awareness of male suicide in the UK.
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Letter: Safety issues after The Hundred, Romsey, shut

We're delighted to learn that traders in The Hundred and happy with the road closure. Queues outside shops, leaving insufficient space for social distancing, was the initial justification for the closure. However, panic buying over, the queues have now gone and the wide pavement leaves plenty of room for pedestrians. No problem.
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Plans for bed and breakfast at the Dukes Head, Romsey, are approved

PLANS to transform a closed pub into a “high-quality restaurant” with bed and breakfast rooms in Romsey have been given the green light.
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Plans for five homes in Cupernham Lane, Romsey are DELAYED

PLANS to build five new homes in Romsey have been delayed, it has been revealed.
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Hampshire crime reports fall during summer 2020

The number of reported crimes has fallen in Hampshire over the summer - compared to last year.
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Coronavirus: 18 cases in Hampshire over last 24 hours

A FURTHER 18 people tested positive for coronavirus across Hampshire in the 24 hours leading up to 4pm on Thursday, latest figures have confirmed.
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Five-star luxury cat hotel set to host grand opening near Romsey

A NEW five-star cat hotel is set to have its grand opening in a village near Romsey.
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Plaza Theatre’s, Romsey, appeal for £10k

AN ICONIC Romsey theatre could be in danger of losing a £200,000 grant to improve the building if thousands of pounds are not raised by a drama society.
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Photos: Back to school in Romsey and Test Valley

CHILDREN from across Romsey and Test Valley have gone back to school this week amid coronavirus.
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Look up and be amazed in Romsey and Test Valley

Look up and be amazed
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Test Valley man slams coronavirus booking system after being offered test 73 miles away

A TEST Valley man has slammed the coronavirus test booking system after being offered a test 73 miles away from his home.
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Man slams Test Valley Borough Council for not removing damaged and 'abandoned car' in Rownhams

A TEST Valley man has heavily criticised a local authority, claiming they have failed to remove a damaged and "abandoned car".
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Plans for five homes in Cupernham Lane, Romsey are DELAYED

PLANS to build five new homes in Romsey have been delayed, it has been revealed.
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Southern Water Services - we are here to help

We provide an essential service, one that our customers rely on every day. From eating and drinking to washing, cleaning and flushing the loo – everyone needs water for life.
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Homes plan on former Hampshire nursing home site 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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South Central Makers, Romsey, to feature in Small Biz 100

A ROMSEY business will feature in a national campaign, which aims to highlight the success of smaller companies while encouraging customers to shop locally.
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Plans to demolish barn and build a house near Romsey could be approved next week

PLANS to demolish a barn and build a new home could be given the green light by planning chiefs next week.
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How we can all help to save water in Romsey and Test Valley

According to a new survey, 46 per cent of Brits believe their household uses under 20 litres of water a day, which is roughly equivalent to taking a two-minute shower.
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Man jailed for 12 years after burglary in Romsey

A MAN who broke into a house and threatened two people with a metal pole has been jailed for 12 years.
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Hampshire-born artist has work featured in London exhibition

A ROMSEY-born artist will have his work showcased at an outdoor exhibition for more than two months in a bid to celebrate key workers amid coronavirus.
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Councillors react to shell being found in River Test, next to Bypass Road, Romsey

ROMSEY community leaders have reacted to an 18-inch shell that was discovered in a river at the weekend.
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Romsey and Test Valley residents saved thousands thanks to Eat Out To Help Out scheme

THOUSANDS of pounds have been saved by Romsey and Test Valley residents thanks to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, figures reveal.
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Five-star luxury cat hotel set to host grand opening near Romsey

A NEW five-star cat hotel is set to have its grand opening in a village near Romsey.
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Southampton man jailed for 12 years for aggravated burglary in Romsey

A MAN has been jailed for 12 years after being found guilty for aggravated burglary in Romsey.
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Paultons Park penguins named by Southampton Children's Hospital

A TRIO of penguins have been perfectly named by children at Southampton Children's Hospital.
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Tia Yeates charged after 'domestic incident' in Chandler's Ford

A WOMAN has been charged with a number of offences after a "domestic incident" in Chandler's Ford.
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Plans for bed and breakfast at the Dukes Head, Romsey, are approved

PLANS to transform a closed pub into a “high-quality restaurant” with bed and breakfast rooms in Romsey have been given the green light.
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Poll reveals Romsey and Test Valley residents will get flu jab this year amid coronavirus

COMMUNITY leaders have reacted to a poll by the Romsey Advertiser, which found all participants would get the flu jab this year as part of the Government's biggest ever vaccine drive.
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Santa's Grotto won't open at Paulton's Park at Christmas

IT HAS been announced that the popular Santa's Grotto at a Hampshire amusement park will not run this year.
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Tiffany Leigh Taylor from Bitterne Village died at Southampton Hospital

SHE was the teaching assistant known for her "bubbly" personality in Bitterne Village.
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M27 reopens following weekend closure

THE M27 has reopened this morning after roadworks left it closed over the weekend.
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Romsey town centre masterplan approved

THE masterplan to revamp the south of Romsey’s town centre has been approved after two years of work.
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Shell in River Test Bypass Road Romsey closure

A ROAD that was closed following a report of an "unexploded bomb" turned out to be a shell in the river.
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Shell in River Test Bypass Road Romsey closure

A ROAD that was closed following a report of an "unexploded bomb" turned out to be a shell in the river.
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Pictures: No Romsey Show this year - here are pics from twenty years ago

WITH no Romsey Show this year, the Daily Echo takes a look back at at the event twenty years ago.
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Romsey town centre masterplan approved

THE masterplan to revamp the south of Romsey’s town centre has been approved after two years of work.
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Bypass Road Romsey closed

A ROAD has now been reopened after a closure following an alleged discovery of an unexploded object in a river.
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National Fish and Chip Day in Romsey and Test Valley

AFTER a busy week, there's nothing better than popping down to your nearest chippy.
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FULL DETAILS: M27 weekend closure near Fareham begins tonight

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays from tonight as part of the M27 is shut for a weekend of roadworks.
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The Crown Inn closes after customer tests positive Covid-19

A PUB has been forced to close after a local who visited over the weekend tested positive for Covid-19.
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Motion to stop travellers setting up unauthorised encampments is approved by Test Valley councillors

COMMUNITY leaders are set to lobby the Government in a bid to make trespassing a criminal offence and clamp down on unauthorised traveller encampments.
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Looking back at The Romsey Show

Romsey Advertiser readers can now look back at pictures of the Romsey Show from over the years.
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Calls made to tackle travellers’ camps

CIVIC chiefs are calling on the Government to tackle unauthorised Travellers’ camps.
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The Romsey Signal Box is poised to reopen

A SIGNAL box in a market town is set to reopen this weekend.
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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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Online child sex offences rise by almost 90 per cent in one year

ONLINE child sex offences recorded in Hampshire have rocketed by almost 90 per cent in the last year, new figures have revealed.
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LETTER - Paulton's charge is result of selfish customers

I CAN understand the irritation of annual pass holders at Paultons being asked to pay a surcharge when booking a visit.
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Romsey and Test Valley residents urged to contact the Government over banning parking on pavements

ROMSEY community leaders are urging residents to contact the Government over banning pavement parking in the town.
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Liberal Democrats survey finds majority of participants prefer The Hundred, Romsey, being closed

A SURVEY by a political party has found the majority of participants in Romsey are in favour of The Hundred being closed, it has been revealed.
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Romsey theatre fans can enjoy the sound of the West End once again at Broadlands

ROMSEY residents are being reminded from Friday they can enjoy the sounds of the West End thanks to a new production in Romsey.
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Plans for 12 flats in Nursling are approved

PLANS to build 12 flats, which would be part of 326 homes on a Test Valley site, have been given the green light.
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Romsey-born artist has work featured in London exhibition celebrating key workers amid coronavirus

A ROMSEY-born artist will have his work showcased at an outdoor exhibition for more than two months in a bid to celebrate key workers amid coronavirus.
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Ideas for Romsey and Test Valley residents to stay positive during the coronavirus crisis

Finding something deeper
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Vine Inn, near Romsey, launches limited edition green burger for Macmillan Cancer Support

A pub near Romsey has launched a new green burger in a bid to rake in money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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