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Controversial takeaway plans - which received almost 80 objections - to be decided on tonight August 21, 2018
CONTROVERSIAL proposals for a new takeway in Sholing - which have received almost 80 letters of objection - will be decided on tonight.
READER LETTER: City port boss: 'Liquid approach to city's air pollution problem' August 21, 2018
I READ with interest Mr Hinds’ letter on August 15 on air quality in Southampton. Like him, we want to see further improvements in air quality in the city.
Hampshire woman died after exposure to asbestos August 21, 2018
A HAMPSHIRE woman died after being exposed to asbestos, an inquest heard.
Overcrowded Winchester Prison has 600 prisoners crammed into just 440 spaces, new figures reveal August 21, 2018
OVERCROWDING at Winchester Prison is forcing prisoners to share cells, eating, sleep and even using the toilet in spaces designed for one.
Children carers given the chance to gain gardening skills August 21, 2018
The Honeypot Children’s Charity has unveiled the addition of a kitchen garden to their Honeypot House in the New Forest this summer, where young carers and vulnerable children as young as five visit for respite breaks.

READER LETTER: 'The story behind the name Bishop Blaize' August 21, 2018
SIR: In response to the letter in last week's advertiser. I would like to add my knowledge on the correct name Bishop Blaize. As a former sign artist in Romsey, I was commissioned by Whiteread of Romsey, to repaint the existing pictorial sign. The picture on the sign I painted and the name had to […]
Algae alert: Hampshire beauty spot warning over potentially-lethal blue algae August 21, 2018
LEVELS of poisonous blue green algae (BGA) have spiked at a nature reserve, according to experts.
PHOTOS: Archers hit the mark in public archery show August 21, 2018
KING John’s House in Romsey hosted two days of archery sessions open to the public.
'Terrified' mum's shock after knife ordeal in a dark alleyway August 21, 2018
A TERRIFIED mum is urging people to be vigilant after terrifying knife ordeal in a dark alleyway.
Online campaign launched to help Romsey group who had their instruments stolen August 21, 2018
AN online fundraiser has been launched after a popular Romsey marching band had their instruments stolen.

Council issues warning following suspected hedgehog poisoning cases August 16, 2018
Test Valley Borough Council has issued a warning to residents to take care when using rat poisons following a number hedgehog deaths in the West Wellow area.
Hefty fine for guttering fly-tipper August 16, 2018
A man has been hit with a hefty fine after dumping wood and guttering at the side of the road along Linkenholt Hill on 27 July 2017.
Man arrested following graffiti incident August 16, 2018
A man has been arrested after a number of locations around Andover town centre were sprayed with graffiti last week, including St Mary’s Church and the Guildhall.
Fly-tipper caught on camera August 8, 2018
A man who was caught on CCTV dumping garden waste near the Jungle Jungle soft play facility in Andover in June 2018 has pleaded guilty to fly-tipping.
Council and police working together to tackle antisocial behaviour in town August 2, 2018
Test Valley Borough Council is currently working with the police and other services to address the problem of individuals acting in an anti-social manner in the Town Mills, High Street and bus station areas of Andover.

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