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  • Anniversary service for Romsey icon

    A SPECIAL memorial service is being held for a Romsey icon marking the 40th anniversary of his assassination. On August 27, 1979, an IRA bomb detonated on board a small fishing boat off the northwest coast of Ireland, killing Lord Louis Mountbatten

  • Protesters oppose Parliament suspension

    ANGRY protestors gathered in the middle of Romsey to voice their disgust at the Government’s plan to shut down Parliament. Residents of all ages gathered in the Market Place bearing placards saying 'Save democracy and stop the coup'. The peaceful

  • Plans to add seventh bedroom to six-bed HMO

    PLANS have been submitted to create a seventh bedroom at a house of multiple occupation (HMO) in Winchester. The planning application, submitted by Maria Sealey for 20 Priors Dean Road, in Harestock, would also see alterations to install a window

  • Thousands expected for country show

    THOUSANDS of visitors are expected to flock to a country show next weekend. Billed as one of the largest one-day show in the South, The Romsey Show is predicted to attract approximately 25,000 people, according to a show official. Show secretary

  • Marwell appeal to save drought-hit endangered zebra

    THE operator of Marwell Zoo has launched a fundraising appeal to help save endangered zebras currently being under threat from drought. Conservation charity Marwell Wildlife has been working to support the Grevy’s zebra in Kenya for more 20 years