Hampshire Police Operation Sceptre cracks down on knife crime

MORE than 200 knives have been taken off the streets of Hampshire in just a week.
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Omicron variant: Which countries is the new Covid variant in? See the full list

Only days after the Omicron variant was discovered in South Africa, governments around the world are racing to prevent the spread of the new strain.
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Sainsbury's reintroduces face masks in all UK stores amid Omicron Covid variant

As of Tuesday, November 30 face coverings are again mandatory in all retail settings
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Driving your Christmas tree home could land you a £300 fine

With many of us getting ready for the festive feeling, the debate on when to install your Christmas tree is one that comes up every year.
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BBC's The Outlaws confirmed for series 2 - When will it air in 2022?

Stephen Merchant and Elgin James' series The Outlaws has been confirmed for a second series on the BBC.
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Hampshire Council propose speed reduction on Hoe Lane

PUBLIC notice to reduce the speed limit near the Hoe Lane development site has been given.
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Man charged after assault in Chandler's Ford to appear in court

A MAN has been charged with assault and drug offences following an incident in Chandler’s Ford.
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Test Valley Borough Council’s countryside team awarded

Work pays off for council’s countryside team.
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Army Flying Museum call for knitters to help make War display

A CALL for crocheters to take part in a World War Two museum display.
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Who is Virgil Abloh? Kanye West and Drake lead tributes after death aged 41

Abloh was the first African-American to lead French luxury brand Louis Vuitton.
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Where can I buy a real tree in Hampshire this Christmas?

WITH December just days away, pressure is growing more and more for families to put the Christmas tree up.
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Omicron Variant: All the Covid rules returning to England this week

To help slow down the spread of the new variant, a number of measures have been reintroduced in England.
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Money for historians with good ideas

MONEY for local historians with good ideas
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Local artist Richard Paul to open his studio for Christmas

Romsey artist Richard Paul is opening his studio to visitors on Saturday December 4 and Sunday December 5.
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Hampshire transport improvements 'on track' despite pandemic

IMPROVEMENTS to transport infrastructure across the county is said to be "on track" despite the pandemic.
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‘Staying Strong’ raises money for Jenna Marie Foundation

ROMSEY'S hair loss specialist held an evening of fundraising to support a local foundation.
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Christmas event at Halterworth Primary School set to go ahead

A LOCAL primary school will be holding an outdoor Christmas event this year to get into the festive season whilst raising cash for the school.
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Letter to editor: ‘Big thank you’ after heart attack

SIR: On Monday I was walking to Alma Road Surgery via Romsey when I was taken ill with heart attack.
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ShopAppy.com partnered with Romsey Town Council to boost shopping

ROMSEY Town is fighting back against online consumerism with its own digital version of the High Street.
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IOPC reveals complaints made about Hampshire police

MORE than 2,500 complaints were made against Hampshire Constabulary in a year.
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Titanic widows book now out in paperback

A BOOK which focuses on the women left behind following the sinking of Titanic is to be released in paperback.
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The abbey churchyard cross

In the middle of the churchyard to the north of the Abbey stands a large Celtic-style cross with a knot-work design on the shaft, one of the few memorials not removed when the area was cleared and levelled in 1948.
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Thai restaurant, Suan Thai wins Good Food award

A ROMSEY restaurant has been stamped with a Blue Ribbon at the Good Food Awards, recognising those who strive for culinary excellence within their field.
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Christmas with Hampshire Cultural Trust

THIS Christmas, Hampshire Cultural Trust is sprinkling festive cheer across its museums, galleries and arts centres. Get into the spirit with Christmas fayres, Santa’s grottos, live music, themed exhibitions and festive children’s activities in the lead up to the big day!
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Martin Lewis shares MoneySavingExpert Christmas deals predictions

Money Expert Martin Lewis has shared what Christmas deals MoneySavingExpert predicts for the upcoming festive season.
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Data on Hampshire Police using stop and search powers

BLACK people in Hampshire are far more likely to be stopped and searched by police than white people.
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Black Friday Deals: Live

It's finally Black Friday and big UK brands have launched their sales. EE has deals available on the new iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12, while Game is offering savings on Nintendo Switch, Oculus Quest 2 and more. Follow along with our live coverage as we update you on the biggest and best deals.
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More electric charging points planned for across Hampshire

PLANS are in motion for more electric vehicle charging points to be installed across Hampshire.
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Black Friday 2021: Samsung tech deals and discounts

There are a number of Black Friday discounts available at Samsung.
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Black Friday deals: PLT offering up to 100 per cent off

Yes, you read that right… up to 100% off on items.
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Christmas event at Halterworth Primary School set to go ahead

A LOCAL primary school will be holding an outdoor Christmas event this year to get into the festive season whilst raising cash for the school.
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Test Valley covid cases see significant rise in some areas

COVID cases in the Test Valley are increasing again this week.
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Woman from Chandler's Ford damaged cars in Winchester

A HAMPSHIRE woman has been found guilty of causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to cars in Winchester.
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Man died after being hit by car in Egypt, inquest hears

AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of a man who was hit by a car whilst in Egypt.
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Clear Vision Financial Management celebrate ten years

A LOCAL accountancy firm is celebrating a decade of growth in business.
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Black Friday deals: Silentnight mattresses at Very, John Lewis, Argos, Amazon and more

A comfy and cosy nights sleep is important for us all and it's especially nice on cold nights in winter.
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MORE GLA THAN EVER BEFORE

This second generation GLA model redefines what a compact Mercedes SUV should be, thinks Jonathan Crouch
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FIESTA GETS A SPARK

What’s been the world’s most significant car in the last half a century? This is our nomination, Ford’s Fiesta, which in 2017 was rejuvenated in MK7 model guise for a fresh generation of buyers, then improved again in 2020 to create the car we’re going to look at here.
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THE REFINED AND EFFICIENT VAN

This completely redesigned third generation Renault Kangoo van aims to set fresh standards in compact van design - and in some ways it does.
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MORE GLA THAN EVER BEFORE

The GLA is the starting point for Mercedes SUV ownership and in this second generation form is as classy as you'd expect a premium 'C'-segment family hatch-based crossover model ought to be from the Stuttgart brand.
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B. Drummond Butchers of Romsey voted retailer of the Year 2021

ROMSE'S popular local butchers picked up an award after loyal customers voted them in.
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Romsey man, 75, died in hospice following cancer diagnosis

A ROMSEY man died following a diagnosis of a cancer usually attributed to the exposure to asbestos.
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Hampshire farmers talk with chief constable over GPS thefts

ORGANISED gangs are raiding Hampshire farms and making off with expensive hi-tech items - including GPS devices that can cost as much as £15,000.
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Audley Stanbridge Earls in Romsey to host first Christmas fair

Audley Stanbridge Earls, the luxury retirement village in Romsey will host its first Christmas Fair on Saturday November 27 between 11am and 3pm.
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Father from Stockbridge died by suicide

A MAN died by hanging at his home address after a decline in his mental health.
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Top 10 words of 2021 revealed, including 'NFT' and 'pingdemic'

In the annual list from Collins Dictionary, the top ten words of the year have been named, which include 'NFT' and 'pingdemic'
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Vintage exhibits to be destroyed after collision in Romsey

THREE vintage wheeled escape ladders have been deemed a ‘wreckage’ after the vehicle transporting them collided with a tree last week on Highwood Lane.
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Headlands Farm Christmas Trees return to Romsey this weekend

HEADLANDS Farm Christmas Trees will open again from Saturday November 27 at 10am to 4pm.
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Mountbatten School pupils volunteer at Victoria Country Park

MOUNTBATTEN School students play their part at Royal Victoria Country Park
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Kidslingo Spanish offer language lessons to children

Hola! My name is Monica and I am the proud owner of Kidslingo Spanish in Romsey.
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Queen Elizabeth II to be replaced as head of state in Barbados

Prince Charles is likely to attend as Dame Sandra Mason is sworn in as the first ever president of Barbados
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Lockerley Primary School raise cash for BBC Children in Need

"Lockerley Primary School had a ‘good ear what makes you happy’ day and went on a CountryFile ramble. The children raised £700 and we are very proud of them"
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Boris Johnson praises Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park in Hampshire

THE Prime Minister said he learned about "the power of UK creativity" by going to a popular Hampshire attraction.
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Is Microsoft Teams down? Users worldwide reporting issues

Reports first began to appear on Down Detector at 11am.
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Romsey MP Caroline Nokes speaks out after allegation

ROMSEY'S MP has revealed that her past sex life has been trawled through to “find some sort of defence” after she accused the Prime Minister’s father of inappropriately touching her.
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Letter to editor: Sherfield English project has been closed

SIR: I am sure that many of your readers would be concerned to learn that Sherfield English has lost an important community project. The Children's Garden at Gilbert's Nursery has been closed!
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Taking action in Hampshire for climate and nature this winter

After two full weeks of interviews, lobbying and conversations at COP26 in Glasgow I am grateful to be back reflecting on the progress made.
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Romsey chef publishes Bistrot cookery book

ROMSEY resident, Paul Dawkins has published a new cookery book, “Bistrot Cookery – Cooking Bistrot food at home”.
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Protect your home and the local environment

Although the clocks have gone back and the festive adverts are on the telly, winter may still feel a long way off. But a cold snap won’t wait till you’re ready, and a winter emergency such as a burst pipe can harm your home, hurt your wallet – and threaten local wildlife too.
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Campaign launched to raise funds for King John's House, Romsey

More celebrations for 800th birthday of King John’s House which also saw the launch of a fundraising campaign.
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Cinnamon Care Collection wins award for fourth year running

A LOCAL Care Home received almost ten out ten in reviews helping to secure major award for the entire group.
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Station Road and Its Neighbours

IN about 1846, Station Road was constructed by extending Latimer Street thereby giving access from the town to the new railway station. Alma Road followed it a few years later, it is said to provide a route to Broadlands that avoided the town centre. The sloping land from the junction of these roads to the station is railway property.
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Romsey edge out Totts

ROMSEY just came out on the right side of the score line in a fiercely fought and competitive Hampshire U18 Division 3 game on Sunday at Totton.
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A joyride at Broadlands Estate leaves a dead deer and damaged aircraft

POLICE are looking for the driver of a vehicle after they trespassed onto land at Broadlands Estate causing the death of a deer and criminal damage to an aircraft.
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Stroud School Runs Language and Culture Day

On Tuesday November 9, Stroud School in Romsey, held its Language and Culture Day.
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Successful charity walk raises funds for BBCs Children in Need

On October 19 a group of walkers from the Audley Stanbridge Earls Retirement Village braved the elements and fundraised for BBCs Children in Need by having their own Countryfile Ramble starting at Fritham in the New Forest.
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Broughton Floral Club get seasonal with autumn displays

The November Open Evening was a success for the floral club with Nicky Heal demonstrating.
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A man from Romsey was arrested for drink driving offences

A ROAD was closed after a three car collision resulting in an arrest.
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Black Friday deals: Booking.com offering up to 30 per cent off

Booking.com is offering 30 percent off its site for Black Friday, here's how to book.
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Two young men from Chandler's Ford arrested for drug offences

TWO men were arrested yesterday after the community came forward.
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Pudsey Bear 2021: All about the BBC Children in Need mascot

Pudsey - arguably the UK's favourite cuddly bear - returns to our screens tonight for the Children in Need appeal show.
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Hampshire's history documented

THOSE who recorded the twist and turns of the county’s history are being celebrated in style by the Hampshire Field Club, writes Barry Shurlock...
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‘Developers are not following the plan’

TENSIONS are rising after notice of a public consultation for the development of over 1,000 homes went out to residents last week.
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Honourable Stuart Lawrence visits Halterworth Primary School

LOCAL school welcomed Right Honourable Stuart Lawrence to motivate the children.
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Romsey Abbey Christmas Fair set to return to Romsey this year

AFTER a gap of two years, the popular Romsey Abbey Christmas Fair is returning and will have a wide range of stalls as it has in the past.
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A PIONEERING SUV

The Kia's Sportage is one of the most prolifically-selling cars South Korea has ever brought us. Europe likes this model line very much, which is why Europe has been given its own bespoke version of this car in this fifth generation guise.
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Black Friday 2021 deals on AirPods and headphones

Here are some Black Friday deals not to bed missed on AirPods and headphones.
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PUTTING THE E INTO ESTATE

The Mercedes E-Class Estate has always been a very classy way to carry rather a lot. This early pre-facelift ‘W213’-series model was better-looking, cleverer and more efficient than ever.
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TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Hyundai's Kona gets a wide-ranging package of updates to make it even more difficult to ignore in the small SUV segment. Jonathan Crouch reports
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Romsey Remembrance Parade was a ‘moving’ tribute

VETERANS, Armed Forces personnel, Scouts, Cadets and VIP guests turned out to march through Romsey Town before laying wreaths and saying a prayer at the Memorial Park.
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Romsey Canal clean-up operation deemed a success

THE initiative to clean up the Romsey Canal has received huge support from the public and further events will be held on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 November to begin at 10pm.
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Romsey Winter Carnival and Lantern Parade return

CARNIVAL returns to Romsey with a difference.
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HAMPSHIRE: Afghans ‘settling well’

REFUGEES fleeing from Afghanistan are integrating well into Hampshire communities, according to politicians and charity bosses.
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Christmas gift guide - books you can buy from Waterstones

These are some gift ideas for family and friends who might enjoy the best and most popular books of 2021 this Christmas - take a look at the list.
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Black Friday deals: Gymshark is giving its customers up to 70 per cent off

Gymshark has a new feature to its website in time for the start of this year's Black Friday sale.
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Harry Potter Reunion Special - when is it on and how to watch in the UK

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will reunite with the original cast for the 20th anniversary. Here's when it's on and how to watch.
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North Baddesley get the go ahead to increase nursery places

NEW nursery places are set to be created in order to meet 'increasing demand'.
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Southampton man jailed for knife scare in Scoops Gelato

A SOUTHAMPTON man chased two teens into an ice cream parlour armed with a kitchen knife, a court heard.
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Winners of the Wilder Romsey Photography competition named

ENTHUSIASTIC photographers of a local camera club were invited to take part in a competition in September this year.
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Exam success at Clear Vision Financial Management in Romsey

A TRAINEE from Romsey has passed his exams with a financial management firm opening the door to his career.
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Paultons Park wins gold from VisitEngland accolade scheme

IT ALREADY has a trophy cabinet bursting at the seams – and is the number one attraction in the UK according to TripAdvisor.
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TVBC cut costs by more than £50k in five years

TEST Valley Borough Council spent more than £140,000 in postage and stationery costs in the last financial year, but has made significant savings on paper in the past half decade.
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Christmas hampers you can buy from The White Company, M&S, Selfridges and Hampers.com

We've listed some of the best Christmas hampers to give your loved ones,
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Crash on outskirts of Yarmouth

EMERGENCY service teams have been called to a crash near Yarmouth this evening (Tuesday).
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Black Friday: Sky launches early sale

This year, Sky is offering a range of early Black Friday deals across broadband, mobile and more.
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Romsey MP accuses Stanley Johnson inappropriate behaviour

A SENIOR Conservative MP has accused the Prime Minister’s father, of inappropriately touching her.
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Technology repair centre opens in North Baddesley

A NEW technology repair centre has opened its doors at the old card shop in North Baddesley.
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Remembrance Ceremony at the Poppy Memorial, Romsey

A display of wreaths and candle-lit poppy holders can be seen at the Poppy Memorial, Station Approach, after a short ceremony on Saturday November 13 at 11am.
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Durban house appoints midwife to the team

A NURSE who has worked in healthcare for more than 40 years, is now heading up the team at Durban House in Romsey.
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Valley Park Woodland win the Green Flag Award once again

LOCAL woodlands have won the Green Flag Award yet again.
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Train services to resume after crash on Salisbury lines

TRAINS will soon run through Salisbury again following a serious crash.
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CCTV released after robbery in Chandler's Ford

CCTV images have been released after a woman posing as a charity worker robbed cash.
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Ex RAF engineer adopts plane at Army Flying Museum

A CHANCE visit to a Test Valley military museum has seen one former RAF technician signing up to adopt one of its aircraft, after recognising it as one he’d worked on during his service.
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MP Caroline Nokes responds to constituents

I cannot pretend either last week, the week before or indeed this week have been much fun in Westminster. Some of us try to do the right thing, get all the judgment calls right, and I am not going to claim we all manage it, but most of us try.
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Railway Modellers Society will return for exhibition

AN ANNUAL railway model exhibition is set to return next year.
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Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles this week?

The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from November 14.
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Hampshire councillor hits out at ‘doom and gloom’ of budget cuts

A SENIOR councillor has hit out at the ‘endless cycle of doom’ surrounding ongoing budget cuts at Hampshire County Council.
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Knightswood BMX Club need cash after surge following Olympics

THE Knightwood BMX Club have received £1000 from Hampshire County Council, £1000 from Test Valley Borough Council and a further £500 from valley Park Parish council after a surge in interest following on from Great Britain’s BMX wins at the Olympics this year.
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King John’s House celebrated 800 years this week

King John’s House commenced the celebration of an 800th anniversary on Saturday November 6 with a re-enactment visit from Queen Isabella, first Countess of Angouleme and second wife of King John who was closely attended by her fearsome personal guards.
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History feature: King John’s House

KING John’s House was built in the 1250s probably by the nuns of Romsey Abbey as a guest house, particularly for male visitors, as men were not allowed to sleep in the convent.
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Christmas Bazaar comes to Army Flying Museum

CHRISTMAS comes early to a Hampshire attraction this month when it plays host to a fundraising Christmas Bazaar.
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Endangered pony dies at Danesbury Hill Fort after being ‘spooked’ by illegal rockets

AN ENDANGERED pony has died at Danesbury Hill Fort after being frightened by rockets set off in the area over the weekend.
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ASOS launches 70 per cent off sale on winter warmers

We’ve listed some of the best items on offer to add to your wardrobe.
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Wellow residents pay their respects on Remembrance Day

A COMMUNITY came together to remember the fallen on Remembrance Day.
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Should large HGV's be banned from Romsey Town as a shortcut?

SIR: As Councillor Russell Oppenheimer, representing Hampshire CC, firmly believes it is the driver's responsibility to avoid crashing into the bridge on Greatbridge Road, it follows that if his/her lorry does crash then he/she is acting irresponsibly. And what are the consequences? Who gets fined for blatantly ignoring the warnings?
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Copythorne WI give thanks to those who have fallen

Copythorne WI have created a waterfall of poppies over the WI bench at the Copythorne Parish Hall.
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Romsey man arrested after crash in Downton

A MAN from Romsey has been arrested following a collision which led to a physical altercation this morning.
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New editor for Hampshire weeklies, including Romsey

NEWSQUEST, the UK’s leading local media group, has today announced the appointment of Kimberley Barber as regional editor of its Hampshire weekly titles.
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Black Friday sale: PrettyLittleThing reveals 99 per cent off hundreds of lines

PrettyLittleThing has announced a huge sale but you'll have to be quick to get a bargain
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Proposed plans for over 1000 homes at Whitenap, Romsey

A DRAFT plan for a controversial ‘new community’ has been revealed with 3,200 letters of notice going out to residents this week.
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An inquest has opened into death of a man from Romsey

A ROMSEY man was found at his home after he had died by hanging, an inquest heard.
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Celebrations at the Test Valley Business Awards

ENTREPRENEURS from across the borough came together to celebrate their wins and achievements at this years business awards.
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Continue to care, it may last another 100 years

SIR: At the end of Phoebe Merrick’s article re ‘Romsey and the War Horse’, she mentioned this year’s Remembrance Day Service on Sunday, 14th November.
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FAB VALUE?

It may no longer actively campaign as a budget buy, but Skoda’s Fabia has always been the thinking person’s value-focused supermini.
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TIMELESS STYLE

BMW's 4 Series Convertible has more individual appeal in second generation form. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.
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NEW BOLD AND PURE DESIGN

For years, Vauxhall has struggled to make its Astra an engaging showroom choice in the family hatchback segment, but perhaps it's time has come.
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Black Friday deals: PoundToy discounts LOL Surprise, Disney and Friends toys

PoundToy is gearing up for Black Friday as the latest brand to offer discounts ahead of retail's biggest shopping day of the year when you use this code.
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Remembrance Day: In Flanders Fields poem in full

Many will mark Armistice Day with a reading of In Flanders Fields, the war poem written by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae.
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North Baddesley Infants School fireworks video and pictures

FIREWORKS night went off with a bang for a school in Romsey.
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Woodley Grange Care Home receives award from carehome.co.uk

A LOCAL care home has been named one of the top homes in the Southeast.
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Romsey sees sharp decline in Covid cases

Covid case rates are down in every area around Romsey this week.
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Rotary in Romsey smashed the 400 books barrier

Every year the Rotary Club of Romsey Test gives an illustrated Usborne Dictionary to every child in year 4.
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Gannett Foundation charity giveaway competition

YOUR favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.
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Smyths Toys Black Friday deals include discounts on LEGO, Barbie and NERF toys

Smyths Toys has revealed its Black Friday sales early and there's some bargains to be had.
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Woman from Romsey died by suicide after lockdown

A 28 year old woman took her own life after a history of mental health believed to have been worsened when the nation was locked down due to the pandemic.
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Hampshire County Councils Operation resilience set to go

NEW road surface treatment works have been scheduled for North Baddesley and Chandler’s Ford.
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Romsey's Remembrance Sunday Trail route confirmed

Two projects to mark Remembrance are now available to members of the public – a Remembrance Trail around Romsey and a Field of Poppies in the War Memorial Park, both the inspiration of Victoria Burbidge and Marc Thompson of the Romsey War Memorial Archive.
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Romsey Youth Choir back for team building events

In October, 56 young people from Romsey Youth Choir had the opportunity to come together to share a choral weekend at Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest.
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Borough council ‘welcomes’ mandatory risk reporting

TEST Valley Borough Council has said it ‘welcomes’ the government’s proposal that the UK become the first country to implement mandatory reporting of climate risk for pensions, after concerns were raised about Hampshire COunty investment in fossil fuels.
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Black Friday Deals: PrettyLittleThing is giving customers early access - how to sign up

Fashion brand PrettyLittleThing is giving its customers early access to Black Friday discounts.
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Co-Op issue urgent food recall amid health concerns over popular item

The store has recalled their Co-Op 2 Salmon En Croute because of undeclared prawns.
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John Lewis pull out of affordable homes plan in Longstock

A department store's plans to build a dozen affordable homes in a quaint Hampshire village have been put on hold after concerns were raised about an increase in traffic.
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Parker-Bullen Solicitors in partnership with Jane Scarth House

A LOCAL solicitor’s firm is providing free legal support in a team effort with a local cancer charity service.
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Remembrance Sunday Parade in Romsey: What you need to know

THE Remembrance Parade will take place again this year in Romsey and anyone can take part.
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Winners crowned at Viewfinders Camera Club award ceremony

THE winners were revealed at the trophy evening for a local club.
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Newly qualified hypnotherapist open for business in Romsey

A WOMAN from Romsey has completed her hypnotherapy training to provide a service in the local area.
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Woman arrested after van smashes into telegraph pole on A3057

A TWO mile long stretch of road was closed for seven hours over night due to a police incident.
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Romsey taekwondo club benefitting local community

Romsey AO Taekwondo has been an important part of the local community since 2017, running classes and workshops in and around the area.
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Explosive history of fireworks

WHAT'S in a firework
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Test Valley Borough Council leader, Phil North: What's new?

As the United Nations Climate Change Conference takes place in Glasgow this week, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we’ve been doing locally to help tackle the climate and ecological emergency – and what we can continue to do to ensure we eliminate the council’s carbon footprint here in Test Valley. Having declared a climate emergency in 2019 and adopted our action plan in 2020 – I have recently created a brand-new Cabinet post with specific responsibility for the Climate Emerg
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Gene editing breeds great debate

GENE editing breeds an invigorated debate
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Woman arrested after van smashes into telegraph pole on A3057

A TWO mile long stretch of road was closed for seven hours over night due to a police incident.
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FULL DETAILS: Bus ticket overhaul to launch in Hampshire

BUS tickets in Hampshire could soon be used to travel on any bus you like.
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Sainsbury's Tesco and Iceland urgently recall items amid health risk fears

If you have bought any of the items being recalled, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.
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Michelmersh Silver Band Concert in aid of the Poppy Appeal

Fresh from their first formal concert for almost two years, Michelmersh Silver Band has no time to rest having wowed the audience in Romsey Abbey last Saturday with a programme of music culminating with a flag-waving, Last Night of the Proms-style finale.
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Letter from Westminster

I have spent the last week chairing the Bill Committee for the Subsidy Control Bill, which has been a fascinating line by line scrutiny of the legislation to replace State Aid Rules. Being part of the Panel of Chairs is one of my responsibilities, and whilst Chairing in Westminster Hall is always very varied, Bill Committees are a very different beast, which take up a great deal of the week.
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Banning Street: from highway to stump

In medieval times, Banning Street was the start of the highway from Romsey to Southampton. Travellers would have left the Market Place, proceeded down Mill Street (now called Bell Street) and crossed the Fishlake stream just south of the Town Mill.
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A letter of crisis from the Nursling and Rownhams Church

SIR: We, the churches of Nursling and Rownhams recognise the urgent need for immediate, significant and effective action to protect God's earth.
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Facebook and Twitter called on to take action against abuse

Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes has written to the major social media company alongside 50 fellow Conservative MPs lobbying the tech giants to do more to tackle online abuse on their platforms.
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Praise for Hampshire police after crackdown on drug trafficking

POLICE in Hampshire have been praised for their efforts in cracking down on drugs trafficking.
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Gannett Foundation charity giveaway competition

YOUR favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.
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Romsey Country Markets take festive theme ahead of Christmas

A POPULAR country market will take a festive theme ahead of Christmas.
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Where can I meet Santa in Hampshire 2021

AS we step into Christmas, with just under two months until the Father Christmas lays presents under our trees, the question on everyone's lips is, "will he be coming to Romsey this year?"
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LETTER: Trail hunting is a guise for illegal fox hunting

SIR: I feel an answer to the somewhat late-arriving letter from Polly Portwin of the Countryside Alliance deserves a reply.
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Pregnant women urged to take flu and Covid-19 vaccines

The NHS in Hampshire and Isle of Wight is urging pregnant women to continue using health services and get the Covid-19 and flu jabs to help protect themselves and their unborn baby.
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From COP26 with love

I AM writing this from Glasgow, knowing that what is decided in this city over the next two weeks will have a profound impact on the future of Hampshire’s wildlife.
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Lidl release Christmas advert for 2021 – watch it here

The Lidl Christmas advert gives us a hint at what future Christmases could look like.
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Romsey bridge crash was 'drivers responsibility'

NO IMMEDIATE improvements will be made to prevent lorries from colliding with a bridge in Romsey. On Thursday last week a lorry collided with the railway bridge in Greatbridge Road, just before 11am, causing heavy delays in both directions. Residents described the noise as an “awful screeching and banging” when the lorry stuck the bridge. One local resident, who lives close to the bridge, said: “We heard this awful screeching and banging sound and we knew it was some sort of crash. We came outside to see the lorry completely wedged under the bridge, it was like it was going to fall over. It’s a huge relief that no one was hurt.”The lorry was completely wedged underneath the bridge and the trailer had toppled almost completely on its side, propped up against the supporting wall of the bridge.Police confirmed that no one was injured and the road remained closed for a number of hours while teams worked to remove the lorry.Now Hampshire County Council has told the Advertiser that no changes will be made to prevent collisions and that it is the driver’s responsibility to avoid the bridge.Councillor Russell Oppenheimer, executive member for Highway Operations said: “While it is obviously regrettable that there has been another incident at this bridge, we are confident that the warning signs that are already in place in advance of the structure are more than adequate. “We will continue to work with our partner agencies, of course, to do all that we can to minimise the risk of these incidents happening but, ultimately, it is the responsibility of the driver to be aware of the vehicle’s height and take note of the warning signs that are in place.”This is not the first time that the bridge has been hit. In 2019 the Advertiser reported there had been 22 crashes since 2004 which now brings the tally to around 25 after Network Rail confirmed a further three incidents this year at the same spot.Network Rail previously said drivers must take better care.A Network Rail spokesperson has now said: “The strike at Greatbridge Road in Romsey on 28 October caused considerable delays for both rail and road travellers and we’re sorry to say we’re seeing more and more of these incidents happening across the network.“We’ve done a lot of work with our transport partners to tackle the problem - through education, engineering, enablement and enforcement - but more can and needs to be done. “Network Rail looks to recover the entire cost of such incidents from operators and drivers and we would urge drivers to check the height of their vehicle before they leave and plan their routes properly.”
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Test Valley Business Award 2021 winners revealed

TEST Valley Business Awards 2021 went off with success all round at last nights event (Thursday November 4) which took place at the Army flying Museum in Middle Wallop.
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Southampton woman protected by indefinite restraining order from Romsey man

A HAMPSHIRE man has been given an indefinite restraining order for harassing a woman.
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Romsey Covid cases cases dropping

COVID case rates around Romsey are decreasing, with just one area in the worst category.
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Romsey business is stamp collecting for Leprosy Mission

PEOPLE are being asked to donate stamps to help a charity raise funds.
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DACIA'S ALL-NEW 7-SEATER FAMILY CAR

You'd have thought in today's market that every conceivable market niche would have been filled. Yet in the rush to deliver every conceivable kind of SUV, one segment has been ignored; that for a truly affordable 7-seat family car.
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THE LEGENDARY SUPERCAR

A supercar for the PlayStation generation, the Nissan GT-R is astonishingly accessible and frighteningly quick. Finding something that’s faster made in the 21st century’s second decade is hard enough at any price but for the kind of money this car sells at, it’s impossible.
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Southampton man arrested after burglary at Romsey business

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been arrested after an early morning burglary at an industrial estate.
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BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA

The CUPRA Leon might not be the stand alone CUPRA hot hatch model we'd hoped for but it does offer a very appealing and satisfyingly sophisticated lower priced alternative to a fast Volkswagen Golf or Audi A3.
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Hampshire PCC Donna Jones calls for action to support victims

CALLS have been made for more to be done to encourage victims to want to proceed with police action in rape and sexual offences cases.
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Unity's transport service fully operational post lockdown

A FREE transport service has resumed its normal services now the forced lockdown has eased.
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Macmillan Citizens Advice Service secures welfare payments

A CANCER charity has secured more than £7,200,000 in welfare benefit payments for people in Hampshire.
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Jack Whitehall How to Survive Family Holidays tour 2021 - How to get tickets

See Jack Whitehall's tour dates and find out how to get tickets.
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Romsey Beer Festival raises thousands in cash for charities

A local fundraising event for good causes has returned successfully to give people a great weekend and raise thousands of pounds for local good causes.
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Romsey Air Cadets train at over 1000ft across Salisbury

CADETS took to the sky at the weekend for a real-life gliding drill and to support them to gain scholarships later on.
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Gender pay gap means Test Valley women "work for free"

TEST Valley's gender pay gap means women will effectively work months for free this year, figures suggest.
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Journalism matters to our democracy

The value of trusted journalism to society has never been more clearly demonstrated than over the
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Romsey Dementia Action Group to host special 60's service

SIR: Romsey Dementia Action Group would like to invite your readers to a special service being held at Abbey United Reformed Church, Romsey on Tuesday 9th November, at 11.30am.
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Back to Roots comes to Romsey to help tackle aches and pains

A QUALIFIED chiropractor set up a practice in Romsey during lockdown to offer a holistic approach to musculoskeletal pains.
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New strategy given go-ahead for recycling changes

A NEW recycling strategy has been given the go-ahead, putting into action changes to collections around Test Valley.
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Romsey Open Gate Stroke Club's Halloween party

THERE was ghoulish fun and games as a Romsey club held a Halloween party last week.
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Copythorne Womens Institute reaches 100 years

A DAY of celebrations as a women's group achieves the century mark.
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Youths hold a board game marathon at Romsey Baptist Church

A YOUTH worker at Romsey Baptist Church challenged members to a 24-hour board game marathon in aid of charity.
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LETTER: Applaud those who valiantly keep the NHS going

When somebody is struggling in challenging circumstances with limited resources then of course you want to support and encourage them and help if possible, not shout and abuse them.
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Salisbury train crash disruption to last for days

Travel disruptions resulting from the Salisbury tunnel train crash are expected to continue for several days.
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Fallen tree blocks A36 between Whiteparish and Ower

A FALLEN tree has blocked a major route through Hampshire this afternoon.
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Fallen tree blocks A36 between Whiteparish and Ower

A FALLEN tree has blocked a major route through Hampshire this afternoon.
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How to calm your dog on Bonfire night - try these 10 top tips

Check out these top ten tips to help you calm your dog this Bonfire night and combat your pets' fireworks anxiety.
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Salisbury train collision update

ALL train lines are running as normal, with the exception of Salisbury train station, according to a member of railway staff.
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Two-train crash between Salisbury and Andover

TWO trains collided between Salisbury and Andover yesterday evening - here's all we know so far.
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Woman died after being found unconscious at Romsey Abbey

A ROMSEY woman died after suffering a cardiac arrest due to high alcohol consumption, an inquest heard.
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Latest Test Valley Borough Council planning applications

21/03031/LBWS, alterations to a utility space to the rear of the existing garage to include removal of the asbestos roof, new plain clay tile roof and structure, existing single brick walls to be insulated, new window, rooflight, door and weatherboard cladding, new insulated floor to provide a games room and mezzanine ancillary to the house (Amended Scheme) - Monks Barn , Knapp Lane, Ampfield, AMPFIELD
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Freedom Church in Romsey to offer free jobseekers course

ROMSEY residents looking for work are being given another chance to improve their employability with a popular free course being run by a local church.
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LETTER: National Trust vote on ending trail hunting on land

SIR: Members of the National Trust are being ask to vote on a members’ resolution to end trail hunting, exempt hunting and hound exercise on all Trust land. This will be the second time such a vote has taken place in four years; the previous attempt having been defeated only four years ago. Even then, only 1.2 per cent of eligible members took part in the vote.
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Schools Energy Project and council host thermal imaging workshop

A FREE workshop has been set up to help local residents find out how to use a thermal imaging camera so they can spot the heat losses in their homes.
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