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Three water stations have been set up by Southern Water

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Water outage latest: Thousands of homes still without water as work continues

A Southern Water tanker has been sent to Southampton General Hospital

A Southern Water tanker has been sent to Southampton General Hospital

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Homes could be without water until the weekend, Southern Water says

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

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Full list of schools closed today as water outage hits thousands

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

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Southern Water guidance with water set to return to residents soon

Bottled water stations were very busy

Bottled water stations were very busy

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Southern Water respond to criticism over water outage - their answers in full

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

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Where to find bottled water stations open today

The Light Up trail at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey. Image: Elliot Franks

The Light Up trail at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey. Image: Elliot Franks

Festive light night shut at gardens due to high winds

Water outage hits Southampton

Water outage hits Southampton

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More than 70,000 properties affected by huge water outage

The car fire on Stockbridge Road, Timsbury

The car fire on Stockbridge Road, Timsbury

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Car bursts into flames as residents call 999

Councillors Nik Daas (left) and Sandra Gidley (second from right) petitioning outside Romsey PO

Councillors Nik Daas (left) and Sandra Gidley (second from right) petitioning outside Romsey PO

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Councillors demand government step in to stop Post Office closure

Father Christmas being rescued from the Town Hall 2013, photo: Charles Burnett, Romsey Local

Father Christmas being rescued from the Town Hall 2013, photo: Charles Burnett, Romsey Local

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Santa left 'stranded' on the roof of town hall as firefighters rush to emergency

Halterworth Primary school choir at the Duke on The Test

Halterworth Primary school choir at the Duke on The Test

School choir delight pub diners and drinkers with rousing festive favourites

MP Caroline Nokes looks on as Verity Wall cuts a client's hair in her safe space salon in Romsey

MP Caroline Nokes looks on as Verity Wall cuts a client's hair in her safe space salon in Romsey

MP praises first of its kind safe space salon

On a previous Face Everything and Rise trip

On a previous Face Everything and Rise trip

Romsey-based charity to take kids on Disneyland trip of a lifetime

Lewis Andrews, pictured, led police on a high-speed chase through Southampton as he mounted pavements and drove on paths

Lewis Andrews, pictured, led police on a high-speed chase through Southampton as he mounted pavements and drove on paths

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Cocaine-fuelled 'erratic' driver led police on 80mph chase

The That Little Tea Shop team support causes close to their customers hearts with sales of their delicious food and drinks

The That Little Tea Shop team support causes close to their customers hearts with sales of their delicious food and drinks

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The tucked away tea shop with a top TripAdvisor rating and family fundraising

The Nursling Primary School choir at The Four Horseshoes

The Nursling Primary School choir at The Four Horseshoes

School choir delight pub regulars with rousing festive favourites

A Christmas hamper from Carabella Gifts

A Christmas hamper from Carabella Gifts

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The luxury bespoke hamper specialist gearing up for Christmas in Romsey

Romsey Royal British Legion Club committee members John Cleary and Dave Kelly, and secretary Mary Hillman (left to right).

Romsey Royal British Legion Club committee members John Cleary and Dave Kelly, and secretary Mary Hillman (left to right).

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Community club to welcome vulnerable people on Christmas Day

Light Up Hillier Gardens

Light Up Hillier Gardens

'Our new favourite festive family tradition': Light Up Hillier Gardens opens

Organisers believe more than £80,000 worth of cables were stolen from installations at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens' Light Up trail.

Organisers believe more than £80,000 worth of cables were stolen from installations at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens' Light Up trail.

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

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More than £80,000 worth of cables stolen from light trail during Storm Bert

The new Cycle Company store in Romsey

The new Cycle Company store in Romsey

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New e-bike showroom opens in Hampshire town

A score of festive events in Southampton have been slashed from this weekend’s calendar as Storm Bert arrives

A score of festive events in Southampton have been slashed from this weekend’s calendar as Storm Bert arrives

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Gusts of 50mph expected as Storm Bert rolls into Hampshire

Romsey Christmas lights event 2023

Romsey Christmas lights event 2023

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Christmas lights switch-on cancelled as storm set to sweep in

The application would see almost 300 homes built in Romsey

The application would see almost 300 homes built in Romsey

Planning and development

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Public inquiry launched over refused bid for 270 homes in Romsey

Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes

Romsey and Southampton North MP Caroline Nokes

View from Westminster

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'You may like hormone beef, but I do not': MP on supporting local farmers

A family in Stardrop

A family in Stardrop

Christmas Events

Award-winning Christmas light show set to begin in Romsey

Inside Romsey's town hall.

Inside Romsey's town hall.

Local government

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Groundbreaking technology 'of the future' could be explored in Romsey

Richard Mancey and Lawrence Mancey showcasing the new solar panels

Richard Mancey and Lawrence Mancey showcasing the new solar panels

Theme park reveals plans for £1.5m solar project

CGI of what the nursery could look like

CGI of what the nursery could look like

12 Estates programme

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Decision due over nursery with 200 places offering 20 new jobs

Romsey has a history of flooding. This photo is from the 2014 floods.

Romsey has a history of flooding. This photo is from the 2014 floods.

Reassurances made about flood defences after Spain flash floods

To finish the day, pupils enjoyed a Latin American dance session

To finish the day, pupils enjoyed a Latin American dance session

Hampshire school celebrates languages with workshops and dance

'The Post Office has an appalling reputation' - MP slams plans to shut Romsey branch

'The Post Office has an appalling reputation' - MP slams plans to shut Romsey branch

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'There will be next to nothing left' - MP slams plans to shut Post Office

This bespoke home This house takes prefab construction to a new level with Baufritz (UK) Ltd leading the way

This bespoke home This house takes prefab construction to a new level with Baufritz (UK) Ltd leading the way

The home inside the world-famous Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Part of the waterside footpath at Fishlake Meadows Wildfire Trust Nature Reserve will close this week.

Part of the waterside footpath at Fishlake Meadows Wildfire Trust Nature Reserve will close this week.

Popular waterside footpath to close for repairs this week

The Post Office is looking to boost postmaster pay by £250 million over five years.

The Post Office is looking to boost postmaster pay by £250 million over five years.

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Hampshire Post Office among 115 set to close putting jobs at risk

Look inside this beautiful detached home vaulted ceilings and exposed oak beams

Look inside this beautiful detached home vaulted ceilings and exposed oak beams

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Look inside this beautiful detached home with vaulted ceilings and exposed oak beams

Day spa owner speaks about successful first year and plans for future

Caprice Glasspool (pictured, left, her injuries) is encouraging victims of domestic abuse to report crimes to police after she was hit by her partner

Caprice Glasspool (pictured, left, her injuries) is encouraging victims of domestic abuse to report crimes to police after she was hit by her partner

'I feel like I couldn't leave': Domestic abuse survivor speaks out after attack

Police raced after a criminal convoy in Test Valley on November 7 and 8.

Police raced after a criminal convoy in Test Valley on November 7 and 8.

Police vehicles rammed after 'criminal convoy' attempt mini digger theft

The Plaza, Romsey

The Plaza, Romsey

Planning and development

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Plans to extend historic theatre approved

Sunday lunch at The Hunters Inn, Romsey

Sunday lunch at The Hunters Inn, Romsey

Hampshire country pub

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We tried a Sunday lunch at this popular country pub, and it was superb

Romsey woman Lizzie Horner, far right, with her two daughters and Teddy

Romsey woman Lizzie Horner, far right, with her two daughters and Teddy

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Family dog fighting to recover after 'blockage' made him vomit 20 times a day

Aerial View of Existing Buildings and Development at Brentry

Aerial View of Existing Buildings and Development at Brentry

Planning and development

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Hilliers submits plans for almost 250 homes and new business centre

Kimbridge Barn Head Chef Harry Nowell and some of his sweet delights

Kimbridge Barn Head Chef Harry Nowell and some of his sweet delights

Meet the pastry chef serving exceptional afternoon teas at a tea rooms

Lorelei Reddin fly fishing

Lorelei Reddin fly fishing

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I tried fly fishing on the famous River Test during a staycation - and loved it!

NSPCC Hampshire

I volunteer for the NSPCC in Hampshire schools – this is why I do it

The town is set to hold the annual commemorations, starting with a procession from the Alma Road Car Park

The town is set to hold the annual commemorations, starting with a procession from the Alma Road Car Park

Details revealed for Remembrance Sunday service in Romsey

Verity Wall cuts the ribbon to officially open The Coven hair salon

Verity Wall cuts the ribbon to officially open The Coven hair salon

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First neurodiverse-friendly hair salon opens in Romsey

Romsey Rugby Club raises £200 for Royal Marines Charity

Romsey Rugby Club raises £200 for Royal Marines Charity

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Romsey Rugby Club raises £200 for Royal Marines Charity

Chloe-Anne McKenne, Verity Wall, and Colleen McCallion at the launch of The Coven

Chloe-Anne McKenne, Verity Wall, and Colleen McCallion at the launch of The Coven

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First of its kind safe space hairdressing salon opens its doors in Romsey

The Cocky Anchor on Market Place are launching an exclusive new stout.

The Cocky Anchor on Market Place are launching an exclusive new stout.

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See the new exclusive stout being launched by a beloved micropub

The Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled on the night of September 27, 2023

The Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled on the night of September 27, 2023

Felled Sycamore Gap tree's sapling could be planted in Romsey

New estate of nearly 300 homes likely to get greenlight, warns councillor

New estate of nearly 300 homes likely to get greenlight, warns councillor

Local government

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New estate of nearly 300 homes likely to get greenlight, warns councillor