Bonfire in Abbotswood, Romsey sees firefighters call backup

A HUGE bonfire spiralled out of control near Romsey.
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Ellingham Show cancelled due to ‘roadmap delay’

ELLINGHAM Show has been cancelled after the delay in the lockdown roadmap.
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Paul Whitehouse of BBC’s Gone Fishing: The Not Forgotten

A FAMOUS comedian and actor has tried his hand at fishing in Hampshire – all in the name of TV.
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Roy Williams of North Baddesley dies in Southampton hospital

LONG-serving North Baddesley School Governor and Parishioner of the Year 2015, Roy Williams recently passed away in Southampton General Hospital after a lifetime of service to the village and local area. He was also a Parish Councillor and a well-known local cricketer.
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'No evidence of distressed wildlife' in River Test says water company

A WATER company has said that "no evidence of distressed wildlife has been found" after pictures surfaces of a dead Swan in the River Test.
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Romsey Camera Club's Image of the Year

PASTORAL view was chosen as Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club’s Projected Digital Image of the Year competition in the advance category.
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Government restart grants across the Test Valley

HARD-hit retail and hospitality businesses in Test Valley have been given more than £4 million to help reopen as lockdown restrictions are eased, new figures show.
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Hampshire and the Islands Historic Churches Trust Ride&Stride

A CYCLING event raised more than £80,000 for the upkeep of 900 historic church buildings across the county.
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St Edwards in Melchet Court, Romsey submits plans to council

A ROMSEY school is looking to demolish three buildings and replace them with a two-storey classroom block.
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Hampshire County Council:Workplace Cycle Parking Grant

HAMPSHIRE County Council has approved a new grant scheme to encourage people to cycle to work.
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Letter on Donna Jones as new Police and Crime Commissioner

SIR: In 2012, Donna Jones was a Conservative candidate for selection to be the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire.
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Tom Bromley: The benefits of home working

AND SO to this week’s much vaunted Freedom Day, presciently marked by English Heritage pulling the live feed of the Summer Solstice sunrise.
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TVBC begins to unblock housing backlog with nitrate offset

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has begun the process of unblocking a backlog of housing after investing in a new scheme that allows construction while protecting the environment.
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Rotary Mayor's Picnic in Romsey is cancelled

YET another staple event in the Romsey town diary has been cancelled.
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Queen honours Romsey Civil Servant Andrew Sherman

A ROMSEY man been honoured for services to employment and the community in Southampton.
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Chandler's Ford security officer honoured 'lifesaving' efforts

A SECURITY officer who carried out lifesaving first-aid and helped calm a man armed with a knife has been honoured.
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Romsey drink driver banned from the roads

A ROMSEY woman caught drink driving has been banned from the roads.
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Met Office issues warning for thunderstorms in Hampshire

A SECOND weather warning for has been issued for Hampshire, as the county prepares to be hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain.
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Vets warn of deadly lungworm in dogs

DOGS bought over lockdown could be at risk from the deadly parasite lungworm, warn vets.
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Woman banned for speeding twice in four days on M27

A SOUTHAMPTON woman has been banned from driving for repeat offending.
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Green list countries you can fly to from Southampton Airport

Holidaymakers are rushing to book trips to destinations added to the Government’s quarantine-free list.
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Event at Greyhound on the Test for National Autistic Society

DURING the day she works at a hotel and restaurant in Stockbridge.
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Barry Shurlock feature on the history of Hamble, Hampshire

THIS is the time of year when those who can tie bowlines make their way down to the Hamble, imbued with the ‘sea fever’ that John Masefield evokes in his famous poem.
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M27 and M3 to have major roadworks thanks to funding

HAMPSHIRE motorways are set to be transformed as part of a £140m investment to improve roads in the South.
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Amazing Hampshire alcoholic drinks you must try

There is something for everyone with ale, gin, wine, vodka, spice rum and coffee liquor all being made right here in our home county.
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Test Valley Borough Council to protect habitats in the Solent

TEST Valley Borough Council is moving forward with a new policy to help protect internationally designated habitats in the Solent.
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Driver fined £200 for driving 61mph on a motorway

A motorist has been fined for driving at 61mph on the M27.
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The Hampshire pub garden with the international holiday vibe

YOU would be forgiven for thinking you were on holiday abroad when you take a seat in this Hampshire pub garden.
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New chief executive of Hampshire County Council

THE new chief executive of Hampshire County Council will take up her post next month.
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Hampshire tips to trial 'pedestrian-only' access times

THREE Hampshire tips are to trial 'walk-in' access to local residents to dispose of their waste.
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Hundreds caught not wearing seatbelt in Hampshire police crackdown

POLICE have caught hundreds of people not wearing seatbelts during a successful month of action.
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Test Valley Borough Council approves pay rise for staff

The Council has approved a “generous” pay rise for all its employees
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Romsey drink driver banned from the roads

A ROMSEY woman caught drink driving has been banned from the roads.
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A35 Redbridge Causeway to be partially closed for almost two weeks

Redbridge Causeway will be partially closed for two weeks from tomorrow as part of £25m repairs.
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Hoe Lane in North Baddesley speed limit plans over homes

A RURAL road in North Baddesley could see its speed limit cut in half because of a new residential development.
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Paul Kenny' stolen train: Police arrest but then release man

POLICE are chugging on with their investigations into a stolen model train after arresting a man.
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Ampfield Golf Club owner to tee off on 24-hour challenge

A CO-OWNER of a Hampshire golf club is set to play 24 hours straight of golf to raise money for a colleague with cancer.
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Pub landlady who banned children gets backing of customers

THE long-standing landlady of a popular New Forest pub has banned children altogether after an incident with ‘rowdy’ and ‘badly behaved’ youngsters at the weekend.
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Extinction Rebellion to protest at Southampton Airport event

EXTINCTION Rebellion are set to mount a protest at a Southampton Airport event today.
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World of Water in Romsey plans approved by borough council

ROMSEY residents can officially say goodbye to the World of Water building – and can expect something completely different in its place.
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Camping and cookery have been on the menu at this school

THESE Hampshire pupils are certainly enjoying the wild side of school.
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Swans dead after contaminated water flows into River test

BABY swans are said to have died after contaminated surface water flowed down into a river.
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Details on the programme for Romsey Festival 2021

ROMSEY residents can still look forward to the town's festival this year.
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Calls for action as Southampton cemeteries become overgrown

RESIDENTS are calling for action after raising concerns about the overgrown state of cemeteries in Southampton.
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West Tytherley, Frenchmoor and Buckholt plan

A NEW Neighbourhood Development plan is being consulted on.
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Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service on smoke detectors

HAMPSHIRE and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is urging residents to ensure they install adequate working smoke alarms.
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No insurance leads to ban for driver from Rownhams

A ROWNHAMS resident has been banned for driving with no insurance.
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Nearly 24,000 criminal cases collapsed in Hampshire last year

MORE criminal offences closed in Hampshire last year failed to reach court after alleged victims withdrew support for their case, figures reveal.
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Romsey: Test Valley Borough Council planning applications

Ampfield
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Live service updates across Hampshire bus stops

BUS users across the county can continue to view live service updates when waiting at a stop.
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Coronavirus: No deaths across Hampshire in last two weeks

NO patients with coronavirus have died in Hampshire for the last two weeks.
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Sign up for Mountbatten Hampshire Sunflower Walk fundraiser

THE deadline for Mountbatten Hampshire’s Sunflower Walk is 5pm on June 25.
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Inquest: Man pushed at Knights' Grove, North Baddesley

A MAN living in care died after being pushed from his chair by another resident.
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Upload Printing in Romsey opened by Matt Le Tissier

THERE is a new store in town – and the company behind it works with some of the biggest names in social media.
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Hampshire County Council to increase pay and display parking

HAMPSHIRE County Council has approved plans to develop on-street pay and display parking in a number of towns.
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22 Hampshire schools recorded at least one Covid case last week

A TOTAL of 22 Hampshire schools have recorded at least one Covid-19 case last week, the latest data has shown
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Romsey Advertiser reader letter on barge canal at Fishlake

SIR: Recently it is noticeable that the Barge canal between the Plaza and the Fishlake meadows overbridge has become extremely overgrown with overhanging vegetation. In fact it is very difficult to see that a stream is even present in some places.
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Romsey Show cancelled for second year in a row

A COUNTRY show which is normally attended by thousands has been cancelled for the second year in a row.
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Coronavirus: Romsey PPE firm Nightingale is expanding

A PPE firm that launched in March last year is experiencing rapid growth – with demand for affordable equipment higher than ever before.
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Thousands raised for legal challenge against Southampton Airport runway extension

THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised by campaigners who want to mount a legal challenge to the extension of Southampton Airport’s runway.
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Feature: The Feminine Monarchie by the Rev Charles Butler

MORE than 400 years ago a classic book on beekeeping was published and is still known to many a British beekeeper.
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Hampshire charity Youth Options in Romsey appoints new CEO

A CHARITY that supports young people across the county has appointed a new CEO.
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The most popular baby names of 2021 revealed

This year's list has a mixture of traditionally popular names, as well as several new entries.
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Lord Palmerston: The history of Romsey Town Hall

AT 3.30 on 24 July 1866, accompanied by the ringing of the Abbey bells, a procession led by the mayor, walked from the town hall, by the west end of the abbey, to the Market Place where he was to inaugurate the town’s brand-new town hall, its fourth.
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The 19 Hampshire locations Aldi wants to locate new stores

Aldi has revealed the 19 locations in Hampshire that it wants to locate new stores.
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Vets warn dog owners of deadly blue-green algae

VETS have warned of blue-green algae in bodies of water that can be seriously harmful and potentially deadly to dogs.
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Police incident in Romsey sees man arrested

A MAN was arrested on suspicion of assault and threatening to kill in Romsey.
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New build home in Stockbridge, Hampshire for sale

THIS new build in Stockbridge has just hit the market – and it could be yours for just over £1million.
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Army Flying Museum's push for woolly eagles

A MUSEUM is calling on eager knitters for one last push.
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Aldi announce new ban in all UK stores by end of 2021

The supermarket is also on track to have all own-label products as recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022
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Armed Forces Day: Leckford man passes Royal Navy training

Ahead of Armed Forces Day, a Leckford student has proved he’s ship shape as he passed the first stage of his naval training with flying colours.
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Potholes: Hampshire County Council's compensation payouts

THE pothole crisis has costed Hampshire County Council hundreds-of-thousands of pounds.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service statistics

HAMPSHIRE firefighters have dealt with more than 400 outdoor blazes in the first five months of 2021 – with numbers expected to rise as the weather warms up.
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Romsey Advertiser Child of the Year Competition 2021

HAS your child got what it takes to dazzle and shine like a star in front of the camera?
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Sparsholt college partners with Maggie's charity at BBC fair

A COLLEGE has added to its collection of horticultural awards with news of a gold prize.
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Police probe cause of fire at Winchester Road, Crampmoor

POLICE have traced the relatives of a man whose body was found in a fire-ravaged house.
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Matthew Hunt jailed for fly-tipping offences across Hampshire

A SERIAL fly-tipper who threatened someone with a crowbar has been jailed for a total of eight months.
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Legal challenge over Southampton Airport runway decision

CAMPAIGNERS are to mount a legal challenge over a decision to expand the runway at Southampton Airport.
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Alan Titchmarsh becomes the new president of Hampshire Gardens Trust

HAMPSHIRE Gardens Trust is delighted to announce that Alan Titchmarsh, has become its new president.
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Man accused of being involved in Stockbridge robbery

A THIRD man who is alleged to have been an accomplice in the robbery at a home near Stockbridge says he intends to plead not guilty.
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Pictures of England v Scotland at Wembley in August 2013

Not one of the Brothers Grimm characters had as much of a fairytale story as Rickie Lambert's career.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance doorstep collection

HAMPSHIRE and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance will be collecting donations from across Test Valley later this month.
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Body found in Romsey home after fire this morning

A BODY has been found at the scene of a house fire that took hold earlier today.
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Fate of The Hundred, Romsey, could be decided this week by Hampshire County Council

THE fate of The Hundred's road closure in Romsey's town centre should be decided this week, the Advertiser understands.
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Dozens of further Indian variant cases identified in Test Valley

DOZENS of further confirmed cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Test Valley, new figures reveal.
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Tourism in Romsey could be boosted with 'eco campus' plans

TOURISM in Romsey could be boosted this year if plans for a multimillion-pound "nature-based campus" are approved, a charity has said.
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Man chased thieves who had stolen his train

A retired civil servant has told how he was dragged along behind a car after bravely chasing thieves who had stolen his £14,000 model train.
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Test Valley Borough Council to fly the flag on Armed Forces Day

A LOCAL authority will be flying the flag on Armed Forces Day in Romsey and Andover this month to commemorate those who help to protect our communities.
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Where coronavirus cases are rising as 'freedom day', June 21, is expected to be delayed

CORONAVIRUS cases are continuing to rise in five places across Test Valley, new Government data has revealed.
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Three boys try to steal teenager's bag in Chandlers Ford

Three teenage boys tried to steal a 17-year-old girl's handbag in an attempted robbery at a nature reserve.
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Ban for Test Valley drink driver

A TEST Valley villager has been banned from driving for 12 months after he was caught drink driving.
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'World-famous' rose garden in bloom at Mottisfont, near Romsey

A SURGE of colour has arrived at a famous country estate near Romsey this summer.
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Elle Holdaway donates gifts to Yellow Door, Southampton, that helps victims of domestic abuse

A NINE-YEAR-OLD from Test Valley is on a mission to help children in need.
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Lockdown to be extended by four weeks, PM set to announce

The Prime Minister is expected to announce today that the end of lockdown will be delayed by four weeks.
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Drivers warned of delays in Winchester Road/Hill, Romsey, this morning

DRIVERS are being warned of delays in Romsey this morning, due to roadworks.
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Drug driver Danny-Lee Mugridge caused head-on crash on A3057

A JUDGE has said it was “a miracle” that someone was not killed after a BMW driver tried to take over a line of cars and a lorry on a country road.
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Covid Indian variant becoming most dominant in Hampshire

THE Indian variant of coronavirus is “becoming the most dominant” in Hampshire with Covid cases expected to rise, it has been revealed.
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Final coronavirus clinic held at Romsey hall

A VACCINE hub in Romsey has staged its final clinic this week as part of the UK's biggest vaccination programme.
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Festival lovers can see events programme for Romsey Festival amid coronavirus

FESTIVAL lovers can now see what events will be held at a popular event this summer, organisers have revealed.
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Hope in a time of anxiety amid the coronavirus crisis

A few weeks ago, I was walking around our A Rocha UK nature reserve in urban West London. The site previously had been used for heroine dealing, and we had to clear over 54 tonnes of rubbish to create the new reserve. Amidst the new blossoming sensory garden, wildflower meadow, bee hives and pond, there were still small reminders of its history and the damaged site from a few years ago….bricks, bottles, burnt wood. Hidden by ivy and flowers.
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Design plans for 300 homes by The Ashfield Partnership in North Baddesley are approved

DESIGN plans for 300 homes on a North Baddesley development have been given the green light, it has been revealed.
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Tributes start to flood in for former president of Romsey and Southampton North Conservative Association

TRIBUTES have started to flood in for a "wonderful" former political figure following her death this week.
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Test Valley Crematorium, near Romsey, to host Father's Day service on YouTube

A CREMATORIUM near Romsey is helping the public celebrate Father’s Day by streaming a special tribute service through its YouTube channel.
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Pensioner injured after being 'dragged around 30ft' along Chilworth road to stop model train thieves

A PENSIONER has been left injured after he was allegedly dragged around 30ft along a Test Valley road in an attempt to stop two men from stealing his model train.
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M27 lanes closed due to stranded car near J4 and 3

DELAYS are building on a Hampshire motorway due to a stranded car.
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Music fans could flock to concert near Romsey to watch Katherine Jenkins this summer

THOUSANDS of music fans could flock to watch an opera star this summer if plans for a concert near Romsey are approved.
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Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, and Mottisfont voted in top 100 gardens in Garden News

TWO Test Valley gardens have proved they are blooming brilliant in a magazine's national survey.
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Residents can still comment on Raymond Brown Quarry Products' plans to extend quarry near Romsey

RESIDENTS are being reminded the deadline is fast-approaching to submit comments for quarry extension plans near Romsey.
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Over-25s rush to book Covid-19 vaccine in ‘Glastonbury-style’ surge

On Tuesday, half a million jabs were booked in a rush likened to the annual scramble for Glastonbury tickets.
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PC Wayne Couzens pleads guilty to rape and kidnap of Sarah Everard

Pc Wayne Couzens, 48, has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to the kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard.
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LETTER - Fly tippers dumped in North Baddesley

A SHORT while ago we celebrated our well-favoured Misselbrook Lane with its new tarmac, (respects again, to the late Alison Finlay), and the recently reinstated passing place.
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'Hardest man in Hampshire' attacked woman and threatened to burn down house

A VIOLENT thug who claimed to be the “hardest man in Hampshire” pinned his ex-partner to her bed during a domestic violence attack.
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Romsey 'eco campus' could ease tensions between drivers and residents with new parking spaces

TENSIONS between drivers and residents could be eased if plans for a multimillion-pound "nature-based campus" in Romsey are approved, a charity has claimed.
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Inside Romsey's cheapest property on Rightmove

ROMSEY is becoming an increasingly more popular area to live in as people look for a change of scenery.
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How to bag a free breakfast at Vine Inn Hungry Horse pub near Romsey

AN OWER pub is giving a whole new meaning to breakfast in bed, as it is offers free breakfasts to punters brave enough to wear their pyjamas to the pub this weekend.
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Southampton Airport cancels event after learning of planned Extinction Rebellion protest

A PROTEST planned by Extinction Rebellion has prompted Southampton Airport to cancel an event over safety fears.
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The 5 Test Valley areas with the highest coronavirus rates compared to Blackburn with Darwen

THESE are the five areas in Test Valley with the highest coronavirus rates, the latest Government data has revealed.
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Hampshire police on the hunt for suspect who made sexual comments to girl in Andover

A TEENAGE girl has been left "shaken and distressed" after a man reportedly made sexual comments towards her in broad daylight in a Test Valley town.
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TV presenter announced as new president of Hampshire gardening trust

A TV gardener and presenter has been announced as the new president of a Hampshire gardening trust.
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Unity poised to offer transport to vaccine hubs after Crosfield Hall, Romsey, shuts this week

A ROMSEY-based charity is poised to help transport patients to vaccine hubs across Hampshire after Crosfield Hall shuts this week.
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Romsey firefighters race to domestic fire in Timsbury

ROMSEY firefighters raced to a domestic fire last night (June 6).
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Caroline Nokes signs amendment reversing foreign aid cut

One of Test Valley’s MP’s has said that “women will die” because of proposed cuts to the UK’s foreign aid budget.
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Concerns grows for missing Southampton teenager Eloise

CONCERN is growing for a missing Southampton teenager.
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The 2 Test Valley areas with the highest coronavirus rates compared to Blackburn with Darwen

THESE are the two areas in Test Valley with the highest coronavirus rates, the latest Government data has revealed.
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Team at Audley Standbridge Earls, Romsey, walk 14,000 miles in coronavirus lockdown challenge

A TEAM at a multimillion-pound retirement village in Romsey has walked more than 10,000 miles as part of a challenge to boost fitness amid lockdown.
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Romsey Men's Shed returns after coronavirus restrictions eased

A ROMSEY men's group is back in action after lockdown eased on May 17.
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How your fun in the sun can benefit everyone

Now the weather’s getting warmer and people can meet up, you may be looking forward to spending some time outside. Whether you’re enjoying your garden or one of the South East’s many beauty spots – here’s how you can make the most of the outdoors, while helping to keep local taps flowing and the coastline clean.
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Call to crackdown on fly-tippers in Romsey and Test Valley

A short while ago we celebrated our well-favoured Misselbrook Lane with its new tarmac, (Respects again, to the late Alison Finlay), and the recently reinstated passing place. It didn’t take long for “pond-life” to dump a whole load of rubbish in there last week. It is so heart-breaking at a time when litter-picking is at the top of our agenda. I thought the local talent had been recently dealt with, but severe penalties don’t work if we don’t catch them. The “chancers” are still o
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Boy dies in hospital after being found at Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve

A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy found unresponsive in a lake at a Hampshire nature reserve has died.
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Hampshire to get share of £18m police funding to tackle crime

FUNDS of more than half a million pounds have been awarded to fight crime across Hampshire.
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Hampshire police investigate poaching offences after vehicle is seized on private land near Andover

POLICE are investigating poaching offences after a vehicle was seized on private land in Test Valley.
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Tributes to Southampton father killed in crash with lorry on M3

A SOUTHAMPTON father-of-two who died after colliding with a lorry on the M3 have paid tribute to him.
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IN THE COURTS: 12 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates’ Court...
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Raymond Brown Quarry Products Ltd's plans to extend quarry near Romsey generates fears over noisy machines

PLANS to extend a quarry near Romsey have raised fears over noisy machines - with a local authority warning it could impact some residents, a new report has found.
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Awbridge man gears up to run 100th marathon in eight years in aid of Parkinson's UK

AN AWBRIDGE man is gearing up to run his 100th marathon in eight years in aid of the charity Parkinson's UK.
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Walkers urged to sign up to Walk the Test Way

AN ANNUAL charity walk is set to return to Test Valley this autumn.
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Brits to enjoy 'blockbuster' four-day Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate Queen

The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.
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Hampshire police still searching for driver involved in 'hit and run' crash near Romsey

POLICE continue to search for a driver who was involved in a "hit and run" crash, which knocked a cyclist off their bike.
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SERV Wessex – The Blood Runners honoured for pandemic efforts

A GROUP of volunteers that deliver blood and medication to the NHS have been honoured for their efforts.
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Hampshire MP launches volunteer social media campaign

A HAMPSHIRE MP has launched her Volunteers Week campaign across her social media platforms.
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King Rufus Pub & Grill in Chandler's Ford launches summer menu

A HAMPSHIRE pub has launched a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" for steak lovers.
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Hampshire police fear crime could rise on development if The Ashfield Partnership's plans are approved

POLICE fear crime could shoot up on a new North Baddesley development if design plans for 107 homes are given the green light.
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How Romsey coronavirus infections have changed since pubs, restaurants and bars reopened

SINCE pubs, restaurants and bars reopened for indoor service across Romsey and Test Valley, coronavirus cases have risen slightly as England eases out of lockdown.
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Sarah Everard cause of death confirmed by post-mortem examination

The 33-year-old marketing executive went missing on March 3 as she walked home from a friend’s house in Clapham, south London.
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Traffic lights working again following power cut in North Baddesley

TRAFFIC lights are working again in North Baddesley following a power cut, it has been confirmed.
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Hampshire BP oil terminal blocked by Extinction Rebellion activists

A BP oil terminal which supplies petrol stations across the south of England is being blockaded by Extinction Rebellion activists highlighting Government and fossil fuel industry “greenwash” policies
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Traffic lights stop working in part of North Baddesley

DRIVERS are being warned of traffic lights that have stopped working in North Baddesley this morning.
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New Covid-19 wave should delay lockdown roadmap by 'a few weeks'

Currently more than 39 million people have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, while a further 2.3 million have had both doses.
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Display from Royal Air Force set to open Park Proms at Broadlands, Romsey

A ROMSEY concert will open with a "spectacular display" from the Royal Air Force as part of the summer event, organisers have confirmed.
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Fly-tipper slammed by councillor Nick Adams-King after rubbish is found by road near Romsey

A "SELFISH" fly-tipper has been slammed by a leader after a pile of rubbish was discovered by a road in Test Valley.
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Restaurant spending revealed by Revolut as Test Valley residents eat out

TEST Valley customers were happy to pick up the bill last week, figures suggest, as spending in restaurants rose when diners were allowed indoors.
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