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"Romsey is fully of lovely people, lovely character."
A resident of Romsey has shared with That's TV how much he loves the town.
Karl came to Romsey 5 years ago after living abroad for over two decades.
Now retired he came to join family after Covid impacted his business.
"We're all embracing."
Romsey will have a celebration of culture and connection on Sun 14th Jun.
The free community festival 'One Romsey' will transform the Town Centre and starts with a procession from Memorial Park at 11am.
Some road closures will be in place.
A museum in Gosport which has been closed since 2024 has reopened its doors.
Gosport’s Diving Museum has reopened after a major redevelopment which has seen it completely transformed.
But Museum Director Kevin Casey told That's TV that the redevelopment is just the beginning.
"Incredibly lucky that they were able to get to me."
A walker rescued by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance shared her gratitude.
Last year Holly Treloar was out with her husband in a remote location when she had an accident needing emergency assistance.
"Minutes really matter."
The new base in Southampton @HIOAA is officially open and already seen an improvement in the ability to get to patients sooner.
£3.6 million was raised from more than 13,000 donors towards completing the new air base and charity headquarters.
The Kingfishers charity opera weekend will return next weekend to raise money for mental health charity @HammersleyHomes
Founding Trustee of Hammersley Homes Louise Hallett told That's TV more about what people can expect.
Dragonflies, reptiles and bats are among thousands of species benefiting from a major New Forest nature recovery project.
Net Zero with Nature programme manager at New Forest National Park John Stride told That's TV about the impact the project could have.
"majority of the gardens is set in the pre 1700s."
Romsey's King John's House is hosting a Garden Family Day on Sat 13th Jun celebrating all things plants, with a guided tour and activities for children.
The gardens are completely managed by around 20 volunteers.
"You never know what's going to come in every day."
Vicki Chambers is one of the Volunteers at Jane's Charity Shop being celebrated in Romsey for Volunteers Week.
"We are incredibly lucky to have such an amazing team."
Volunteers in Jane's Charity Shop in Romsey are being publicly recognised during Volunteers Week.
Placards hang in the window saying 'Thank you.'
"We wanted to help people within Romsey and district."
For UK Small Business Week That's TV heard from a family business in Romsey who told us there are mortgages available for people aged up to 90.
The Mortgage Stop was started by Rita Kohli and her husband Rohit.
"You know on the CV."
Art work by students of Totton College will be on display in the Mountbatten Gallery, Romsey.
The end of year show takes place afternoons from Thurs 18th til Sun 21st of Jun.
It will showcase the thirty students' wide range of mediums and techniques.
"Health champions" have been recruited through the Communities Against Cancer project, delivered by @ActionHants to raise awareness and promote early diagnosis among marginalised communities.
Community projects officer Kishor Patel told That's TV about the project reflects
Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley spoke to That's TV following a visit from the Minister for School Standards.
The Minister Georgia Gould toured the Island to see how progress on special education needs and disabilities support and other improvements are being made.
"I don't know how I'd have managed."
One of the women who receives support in Gosport from the Steps Within service is Julie Mills.
They introduced her to Recovery Connections and Julie is now a volunteer for them after completing their Ambassador programme.
"I understand the challenges."
A CIC that provides assistance for women in recovery from addiction is celebrating the anniversary of their first house opening in Gosport.
Steps Within was set up last January by Sinead Smith for women to rebuild their lives and recover.
"Spark those memories."
Winchester Heights Care Home held a jukebox party open to the community as part of Dementia Action Week.
The week aims to to raise awareness, build understanding, and support those living with dementia and their families. @alzheimerssoc
"Encourage a love of ecology and caring about the world."
Prince's Mead School, Kings Worthy has won an Eco-School Distinction Award.
It's the third year in a row they've received this accolade recognising sustainability education and exceptional pupil-led environmental action.
The football world has reacted to the decision to expel Southampton FC from the playoff final after Saints admitted spying on play off semi-final opponent Middlesbrough.
Saints sport reporter @AlfieHouseEcho spoke to That's TV about the potential impact this could have
"Whereas Leeds United was fined £200,000 for a similar offence, Southampton has been denied the opportunity to compete in a game worth more than £200 million and one which means so much to our staff, players and supporters."
Winger Leo Scienza has admitted Southampton’s expulsion from the Championship play-offs was “heartbreaking” and that the club’s fans “deserved better”.
The FA has also announced that they are investigating Southampton to see if further charges can be brought forward.