Romsey's Nightingale Lodge opening is delayed, Hampshire County Council confirms

PLANS to open an £11.2 million extra care facility in Romsey have been pushed back, a local authority has confirmed.
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How to help species like the blue tit thrive in Romsey and Hampshire

AS I write this we are coming to the end of what may prove to be one of the wettest May’s on record, following one of the coldest and driest April’s since records began and one of the warmest ever March periods. But we better get used to it-our climate is shifting fast and with it our ability to predict what happens next.
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Emergency services race to tackle tumble dryer fire in Abbotswood Court, Romsey

EMERGENCY services raced to tackle a tumble dryer fire in Romsey yesterday (May 26).
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Angry residents object to Raymond Brown Quarry Products Ltd's plans to extend quarry near Romsey

ANGRY residents are up in arms over plans to extend a quarry near Romsey, believing it "will totally devastate the countryside".
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Pubs in and around Romsey see busy week of indoor service as coronavirus restrictions ease

PUB owners across Test Valley are "over the moon" to be back indoors following a busy week of serving drinkers after lockdown restrictions eased.
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Hampshire police search for suspects after Rolex watches are stolen from two men near Romsey

POLICE are on the hunt for two suspects after designer watches were stolen from two men.
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‘We’re absolutely f*****’: Dominic Cummings reveals government chaos amid Covid

Boris Johnson’s former aide was giving evidence to the Commons health and science committees.
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Man sentenced to jail after robbing Romsey Co-op and Andover Tesco Express

A man has been jailed for two and a half years after robbing a Co-Op store in Romsey as part of a spree of robberies and burglaries.
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Army Flying Museum calls on public for knitted eagles

A local museum is calling on members of the public to help them create a flock of woollen birds as part of a new campaign.
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Campaigners back Southampton Airport emissions report

CAMPAIGNERS have backed a report that claims Southampton Airport downplayed environmental damage as it planned its runway extension.
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Beggars Fair, Romsey, to go online this summer amid coronavirus

ROMSEY'S annual music festival will be heading online this summer after the live event was cancelled earlier this year, it has been confirmed.
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Romsey Abbey gets cash boost worth thousands of pounds from Government's Cultural Recovery Fund

ROMSEY Abbey has been awarded a cash boost worth nearly £60,000 to help bounce back from the coronavirus crisis.
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Delays on M27 near Eastleigh following crash

MOTORISTS are facing heavy delays on a Hampshire motorway following a crash earlier this morning.
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New mayor of Romsey, Karen Dunleavey, appointed in ceremony

A NEW mayor of Romsey has been officially appointed as councillor Janet Burnage stepped down from her role.
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Coronavirus: Vaccine queue calculator predicts when you could get your second dose

AS THE biggest immunisation programme in UK history accelerates, many will be wondering when they will be invited to have their second jab.
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Two in five people in Test Valley fully vaccinated against coronavirus

TWO in five people in Test Valley have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.
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All of Test Valley nearly coronavirus-free for the first time since 2020

ALL of Test Valley is nearly Covid-free, new Government data has revealed.
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Rich List 2021: Hampshire's wealthiest people

From chemicals to hotels, five billionaires and two multi-millionaires in the county have made their money through a variety of different ways.
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Romsey weather: When will it stop raining? Latest weather forecast

MORE rain showers are heading for Romsey this week after the town was hit by wet weather at the weekend.
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Boris Johnson to announce return of large-scale celebrations in June

Boris Johnson remains sure that large-scale wedding celebrations will be able to return following the next stage of lockdown easing.
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Two lanes of M27 blocked after rush-hour crash near Rownhams

MOTORISTS are facing delays after a crash on the M27.
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Aldi announces Cuthbert the Caterpillar is back in store amid M&S legal row

ALDI's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake has returned to its stores, despite an ongoing legal row with Marks and Spencers (M&S).
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Mountbatten Hampshire urges public to sign up for Mountbatten Sunflower Walk at Broadlands, Romsey

WITH just six weeks until the Mountbatten Sunflower Walk 2021 in Romsey, now is the time to book your place.
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More rain on its way but 16-day heatwave predicted next month

HAMPSHIRE residents have endured rain and strong winds this past month leaving them wondering if summer will ever arrive.
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Winchester: Crash closes M3 westbound causing 'heavy delay'

A CRASH has blocked a lane on the M3 near Winchester.
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Search launched for missing Southampton teen, 15

A SEARCH has been launched for a missing teenage boy from Southampton.
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How Test Valley Covid infections have dropped since pubs reopened

SINCE pubs, cafes and restaurants reopened for outdoor service across Romsey and Test Valley, coronavirus cases have fallen as England eases out of lockdown.
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Crosfield Hall, Romsey, to close as coronavirus vaccination hub

A COMMUNITY hall in Romsey will soon close as a vaccination hub after nearly 30,000 vaccines were rolled out to patients.
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New show sails into Paultons Park, near Romsey

A POPULAR theme park near Romsey has unveiled its new show that is set to open today, after coronavirus restrictions eased on Monday.
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Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service race to fire involving electric cables near Romsey

FIREFIGHTERS raced to a fire involving electric cables near Romsey this week.
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Cllr Mark Cooper elected new mayor of Test Valley

A new mayor of Test Valley has been elected following a meeting of the borough council.
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Hampshire police still searching for driver involved in 'hit and run' crash near Romsey

POLICE are still searching for a driver who was involved in a "hit and run" crash, which knocked a cyclist off their bike.
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Southampton in world-first trial to find most effective Covid booster

SOUTHAMPTON is spearheading a world-first trial to identify the most effective booster vaccines in the battle against Covid-19.
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Work could begin on multimillion-pound development on old Romsey World of Water this year

WORK on a multimillion-pound "nature-based campus" in Romsey, which could create 150 jobs, may start in September.
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20 jobs could be created as part of plans to revamp the Dukes Head, Romsey

TWENTY jobs could be created as part of "exciting plans" to revamp a former Romsey pub into a restaurant with bed and breakfast rooms.
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Yellow wind weather warning issued for Romsey

THE MET OFFICE has warned an "unusually deep area of low pressure" is heading towards Romsey this week and will bring fierce winds of up to 60mph.
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Cases of Covid-19's Indian variant identified in Hampshire

CASES of the Indian variant of Covid-19 have been identified in Hampshire, it has been confirmed.
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Matt Hancock to lead press conference amid Indian variant and vaccine refusal

The Health Secretary will provide a Covid-19 update as the Indian variant threatens the government’s roadmap out of lockdown.
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Covid-19 Indian variant identified in Test Valley

The Indian variant of Covid-19 has been found in Test Valley.
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Test Valley criticises High Court ruling on 'Traveller ban'

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has called a court ruling ending the blanket use of injunctions against unauthorised camps “incredibly frustrating”
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Road in Mottisfont, near Romsey, to be temporarily shut under Hampshire County Council scheme

A ROAD near Romsey will be temporarily shut to drivers for five weeks in a bid to improve drainage.
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South Garden, Romsey, cleans up its act in new report by Food Standards Agency

A CHINESE restaurant has cleaned up its act following a damning report when health inspectors found "dead insects" in the kitchen.
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Guide Dogs charity benefitted from a sponsored head shave

A VISUALLY impaired woman from Romsey has shaved her head for charity and raised almost £2,000 in the process.
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Romsey woman braves the shave for charity, Guide Dogs

A VISUALLY impaired woman from Romsey has raised nearly £2,000 by shaving her head for charity.
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Solar farm plans by Woodington Solar Limited in East Wellow are approved

AN ELECTRICITY substation that objectors fear will spoil the area around the tomb of Florence Nightingale has been given the go ahead this week.
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Plaza Theatre, Romsey, set to stage pantomime in June after theatre's reopened on May 17

THE show will go on at a Romsey theatre next month after more of society unlocked this week.
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Woman fined for speeding on M27 near Eastleigh

A WOMAN has been landed with costs and fines of more than £500 after speeding on a Hampshire motorway.
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Coronavirus: 5 ways to make hugging safer from May 17

AFTER more than a year, families and friends are finally allowed to hug each other again after coronavirus restrictions eased in England.
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Hampshire police charge Southampton man with possessing Class A drug and interfering with vehicle

A MAN has been charged with possessing a Class A drug and interfering with a vehicle in Nursling.
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Hampshire police searching for driver involved in 'hit and run' crash near Romsey

POLICE are searching for a driver who was involved in a "hit and run" crash, which knocked a cyclist off their bike.
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Coronavirus cases in Romsey as May 17 restrictions ease and England's Indian variant infections increase

THE one Test Valley area with more than two coronavirus cases has been revealed in the latest Government data.
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Work begins on 80 new homes for locals only near Totton

WORK has started on a new housing development that will provide 80 affordable homes for people with strong local connections.
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Hampshire police to recognise International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

HAMPSHIRE'S police are set to recognise International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
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How Romsey Covid infections have changed since pubs, restaurants and cafes reopened from April 12

SINCE pubs, restaurants and cafes opened for outdoor service across Romsey and Test Valley, coronavirus cases have fallen slightly as England eases out of lockdown.
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Fly-tipper who dumped rubbish near Romsey Crematorium is slammed by Test Valley leader

A "SELFISH" fly-tipper who dumped a pile of rubbish in the middle of a road has been slammed by a councillor.
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The businesses that won't reopen on May 17 as Covid restrictions ease across England

HOTELS, cinemas and bowling alleys are just some of the businesses set to reopen from Monday as coronavirus restrictions continue to ease.
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National Trust-owned Mottisfont, near Romsey, is set to reopen next week

A POPULAR country estate near Romsey is set to reopen its doors to the public next week as England continues to ease out of lockdown.
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More freedoms for Romsey and Test Valley residents from May 17

ROMSEY residents have been busy making the most of their newfound freedoms by walking in the countryside and celebrating birthdays.
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Osprey: spotted in Romsey

Osprey are back in Hampshire
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Appeal launched by Hampshire police to find missing Chandler's Ford boy

AN APPEAL has been launched to find a missing boy from Chandler's Ford.
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Prezzo in Romsey set to reopen on May 17

FOODIES can experience a taste of Italy again when Romsey's Prezzo reopens next week.
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Romsey and Hampshire Pet Idol 2021 competition

CATS, dogs, birds, even a snake - pets will always be a very important addition to the family.
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Nurseplus launches its new Live-in care service across Hampshire

A NURSING and care agency has launched a new Live-in care service to help vulnerable people remain in their homes.
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All you need to know about Park Proms ahead of the event this August

PARK proms is set to take over the historic Broadlands Estate this August for a bank holiday of music.
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Sherborne House school celebrates secondary school offers

A HAMPSHIRE prep school is celebrating after achieving "great" results for its Year Six children despite the pandemic.
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Southampton flytipper ordered to pay more than £1,000 for dumping near Romsey

A FLYTIPPER thought he was saving some money when he dumped trash near Romsey.
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Solar farm plans by Woodington Solar Limited in East Wellow could be approved next week

AN ELECTRICITY substation that objectors fear will spoil the area around the tomb of Florence Nightingale could be given the go ahead next week.
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Romsey & District Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans to freeze subscription fees amid coronavirus

A ROMSEY business group has announced it will freeze members' subscription fees in an effort to help businesses recover from the coronavirus crisis.
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Covid-19 vaccine rollout extends to people aged 38 and 39 from tomorrow

It comes just 12 days after people over the age of 40 were told they could book their first Covid vaccine jab.
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Hampshire litterbugs fined hundreds for dropping cigarettes

Smokers have been fined hundreds of pounds across Hampshire for dropping cigarette ends on the ground.
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What you can and can't do at the pub from May 17 as lockdown eases

WITH just five days to go before pubs can serve thirsty customers indoors again, many are wondering what the new rules will be.
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Romsey and Test Valley Pubs itching to serve drinkers indoors again from May 17

PUBS are itching to serve thirsty customers indoors again after it was revealed coronavirus restrictions will be eased again next week.
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Fly-tipper is condemned by Test Valley leader after cables are spotted in River Blackwater

A "REVOLTING and anti-social" fly-tipper who dumped rubbish in a Test Valley river has been condemned by a community leader.
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More than 100 teens in Test Valley stripped of disability benefits after 16th birthday

More than 100 children in Test Valley were stripped of disability benefits after their 16th birthday, figures show.
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Revealed: The Japanese knotweed infestation hotspots in Romsey and Test Valley

AN INTERACTIVE map revealing Test Valley's hotspots for one of the UK's most invasive plants has been revealed.
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Further eight Hampshire schools report coronavirus cases

A TOTAL of eight Hampshire schools have recorded at least one Covid-19 case in the past ten days.
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PCC ELECTIONS: Conservative Donna Jones wins vote

CONSERVATIVE Donna Jones is the newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Southampton man, 58, reported for summons after vehicle is stopped by Hampshire police in Romsey

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been reported for summons for allegedly driving a vehicle in a "dangerous condition".
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The Test Valley areas with the most Covid vaccine coverage

THE areas in and around Romsey where the most people have received the coronavirus vaccines have been revealed.
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Coronavirus latest: UK alert level lowered from 4 to 3

The Covid-19 alert level should move from level 4 to level 3, according to medical figures.
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The 14 Test Valley areas that are nearly Covid-free

THE 14 Test Valley areas that are nearly Covid-free have been revealed in new Government data.
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Covid: Lockdown easing announcement expected today

HUGS with family and friends and indoor socialising are expected to be allowed from next week as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England.
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Covid: Prime Minister set to confirm restriction easing

WITH a week to go until the “green list” of countries where can people can visit on holiday goes live, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also expected to give the go-ahead to further relaxations of the lockdown rules in England.
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PHOTOS: Disney Magic cruise ship delights residents in Southampton

DAILY Echo Camera Club members were on hand to capture the magical moments when a Disney cruise ship docked in Southampton.
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Former Hampshire County Council leader Roy Perry quits public life

ONE OF Hampshire's best-known politicians has quit public life after more than half a century.
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Full list of Test Valley results for Local Elections 2021

The full list of results for county, borough, parish, PCC and neighbourhood planning referendums across Test Valley
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The 12 countries on the green list for when travel restrictions ease on May 17

HOLIDAYMAKERS should be able to travel to 12 countries without having to quarantine, it has been revealed.
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Live updates: Test Valley election results

Join us for all the latest election results as counting begins for Test Valley
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Hampshire County Council results in Basingstoke - LIVE

Good morning and welcome to The Gazette's live coverage of Hampshire's election results. Results for Hampshire County Council are expected to be revealed today.
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Which countries could be put on the green list and amber list for travel?

MANY HOLIDAYMAKERS are eagerly awaiting to hear what countries they can jet off to this summer.
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The changes you’ll see in hair and beauty salons from May 17

The UK Government has confirmed that Step 3 of the lockdown roadmap in England will take place no earlier than 17 May.
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Winchester railway station incident: Person dies after being hit by train

A PERSON has died after being struck by a train at Winchster railway station.
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Fate of The Hundred, Romsey, should be decided in the summer by Hampshire County Council

THE fate of The Hundred’s road closure in Romsey’s town centre should be decided in the summer, according to Hampshire County Council.
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Jump for joy as horse ring returns to The Romsey Show

THE Romsey Show has announced it has found a way for horses to be part of this year’s event, despite the complications of coronavirus.
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Lockerley Green saved from 20-metre high mobile phone mast after row erupts over O2 plans

A VILLAGE green has been saved from a 20-metre high mobile phone being erected on the land following a row over the plans.
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Plans to build Stockbridge Test Valley tourist accommodation

As lockdown begins to ease, and we begin to head towards summer, many of us will be hoping for a UK getaway this year.
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Southampton Airport hit by covid crisis and Flybe

IN JUST six months passenger numbers at Southampton Airport have plunged by as much as 98 per cent.
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Romsey's pubs and bars vent their frustration over employing staff amid coronavirus

PUB and bar owners in Romsey and Test Valley have revealed employing staff has been "an absolute nightmare" as England eases out of the third national lockdown.
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Has your water bill gone up? We’re here to help

While everyone’s been at home more, we’ve all been using more water – your bill may have gone up as a result.
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Police called to fight at Tesco Express, Calmore

A MAN has been rushed to hospital after a fight broke out at a Tesco store near Southampton.
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Elections 2021: Rules around voting due to Covid-19

RESIDENTS will head to the polls on May 6 for the first local elections since 2019.
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Police called to fight at Tesco Express, Calmore

A MAN has been rushed to hospital after a fight broke out at a Tesco store near Southampton.
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Southern Water work to restore supply to Hampshire residents

HAMPSHIRE residents still without water can collect emergency supplies from pickup points today.
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Plans for McDonald's drive-thru 5 miles from Romsey are approved by Test Valley Borough Council

PLANS for a new McDonald's drive-through only five miles away from Romsey have been approved.
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Unhealthiest places to live in Test Valley revealed

EXPERTS at the Consumer Data Research Centre (CDRC) have analysed areas across Test Valley to reveal the unhealthiest places in the borough.
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Southern Water reports interruptions to Hampshire water supply

HOMES across Hampshire have been left without water following a storm that lashed the county last night.
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Dispersal order in Romsey ends today following a rise in anti-social behaviour

A DISPERSAL order in Romsey has ended today following a rise in anti-social behaviour.
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Romsey and Hampshire Father's Day competition

HAS your dad gone above and beyond to help you through the Covid-19 pandemic and tough times?
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Motorists facing lengthy delays after vehicle breaks down on M27

MOTORISTS are facing delays on the M27 this morning after a vehicle broke down.
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How Romsey Covid infections have changed since pubs reopened

SINCE pubs reopened for outdoor service across Romsey and Test Valley, coronavirus cases have fallen slightly as England eases out of lockdown.
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Limit on mourners at funerals to be lifted this month

The limit on the number of mourners who can attend funerals is to be lifted in England this month, the Government has announced.
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Romsey hosts one of the first live performances of the year

SHOPPERS and visitors to Romsey have been treated to one of the first live music performances of the year.
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Hampshire sees police staff slashed by almost a quarter

NEW FIGURES reveal that the Hampshire Constabulary workforce has been slashed by almost a quarter.
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Met Office weather warning: 48mph winds to hit Romsey

STRONG winds of nearly 50mph are set to batter Romsey and Hampshire today as a weather warning has been put in place for Bank Holiday Monday.
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PCC Elections: The candidates standing in Hampshire

Hampshire's Police and Crime Commissioner candidates
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