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Howzat for a total?
THE son of Appleshaw rector the Rev Canon Ian Tomlinson was the country’s top first class wicket taker last season. In a tribute to his amazing achievement the ARC magazine says that Hampshire’s James Tomlinson took 67 wickets, which was two
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Unwanted gifts? Top tips on returning goods
HAMPSHIRE County Council is offering consumer advice to shoppers seeking the best deals or returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts. With so many offers and savings on the high street it can sometimes be difficult to establish which offers
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Do you agree with New Year Honours?
“IT’S nice to see people rewarded for their achievements,” said Andover resident Karon Saunders. “I’m very pleased for Ellie Simmonds, the girl who won the Paralympic swimming medal – it should be a great start to her year. “But I’m more for unsung
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Do you agree with New Year Honours?
JOAN Randell, from Andover, thinks there are many others who deserve the recognition of the Honours List more than Olympic medal winners and celebrities. “There are so many unsung heroes out there who don’t get recognised for everything they do, like
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Do you agree with New Year Honours?
SIMON Knowles, from Ludgershall, thinks real people, rather than celebrities, should be the ones featuring on the New Year Honours List. “Sport stars are fine but people who give up their time to do something for others like carers or voluntary charity
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Do you agree with New Year Honours?
GEORGE Saunders, from Andover, thinks the New Year Honours List is a worthy cause as it’s good to reward people for their achievements. “It’s a good tradition,” he said. However there’s one person George wishes was on the list and hopes will be appearing
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Village news: Thruxton
THE December meeting of Thruxton Parish Council was chaired by Cllr Charles Milner-Williams, with Cllrs Ross Mallock, John Davis, Kate Phillipson and Hampshire County Cllr Pat West in attendance. The following topics were discussed: Complaints: These
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Do you agree with New Year Honours?
ANDOVER resident Dawn Cowley, pictured with daughters Grace and Morgan, thinks the New Year Honours List is a good tradition and says the Olympians fully deserve their awards. “It’s a nice tradition to keep and the Olympic medal winners did
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Do you agree with New Year Honours?
ANDOVER resident Brian Taylor disagrees with the New Year Honours List as he doesn’t think that people should be given honours for doing their jobs. “All the people who receive honours are ones you’ve heard of,” he said. “It’s their
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Bankers bring a festive touch
A TEAM of eight staff from Lloyds TSB’s local Commercial Banking – including two from Andover – spent a day at Naomi House children’s hospice helping to decorate the house for Christmas. The bankers were there as part of Lloyds TSB’s Bank an Hour scheme
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‘Be Your Best’ and take up challenge
THE Be Your Best Foundation's Global Rock Challenge, which aims to show children they don’t need alcohol, tobacco or drugs to have fun, has been awarded a grant of £5,000 by Hampshire County Council. The annual Rock Challenge provides the opportunity
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I’ll take that says Jenny
AN Andover woman has won £1,000 in a competition devised by Andover Sound and local business Give or Take. Jenny Hudgell, from King Arthur’s Way, was presented with her prize by breakfast DJ Adrian Clarkson and accounts manager at Give or Take
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One more day for Woolworths
THE closure of Andover’s Woolworths has been delayed by a day due to it still having a large amount of stock to sell. Instead of closing today, Monday 5 January, the store, along with about 200 other Woolworths nationwide, will be shutting its doors
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Ice warning for Hampshire's road users
AS weather forecasters predict sub-zero temperatures over the next few days and commuters return to work on Monday after the Christmas break, Hampshire County Council is standing-by with over 100 dedicated salting staff and dozens of lorries for the cold
