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Mobile phone mast neighbours should have the right to be heard
I READ the comment from Claire Williams of Southampton, about Councillor Warwick Payne’s contact number being that of a mobile phone when he was protesting about the proposed mobile phone mast. She accuses him of being a hypocrite. While he can choose
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Potential boffins wanted for new science society
I AM exploring the possibility of establishing a science society in the area. The aim would be to have a group of people who would enjoy hearing about modern science and updating their knowledge. The group would be open to those with or without any
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The real Little Britain
THE all powerful computer has landed in Andover at Homebase. After a busy family Christmas we needed to replace two kitchen chairs: the existing seating had seen a hard life and was now in need of urgent replacement. Imaging my surprise when I saw
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Top cop's poor choice of words
I HAD to read the report in last week’s edition of our paper at least a couple of times to make certain I was not dreaming. So, OK, Hampshire are employing lesbian, gay and bisexual staff, so what. Most other employers are doing the same whether they
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There does seem to be some reason to own pets
I AM sorry to have upset people with my views on the waste of money and ‘affection’ on pets (14 million cats and dogs in this country) when in many parts of the world children are starving. One of your readers said she had seven dogs. Good lord! Another
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Stolen bag distress
I HOPE the person who stole my mother’s handbag on the morning of 7 January is feeling satisfied at the distress he or she has caused an 86-year-old woman. She had only left her car in The Chantry Centre car park for about 30 seconds to buy a parking
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The right decision?
HAVE the Liberal Democrats made a mistake in re-selecting Robin Hughes to stand for Hampshire County Council in next year’s County Council elections? Following the loss of his seat and leadership of the Liberal Democrat Group on Test Valley Borough Council
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'Snow joke at ice bound Andover
WHILE not exactly at crisis proportions just yet, the continued postponements for rain, ice, frost and now rearranged Trophy ties are beginning to cause a little concern within the ranks at the Portway Stadium. Lions’ home match with Bridgwater Town
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Littleton next in Morton Bowls Cup
andover’s outdoor bowls club have around 90 members, 25 of whom also play the indoor format of the sport. With no indoor green of their own, the majority are also members at the Whitchurch Longmeadow Club. In representing Andover the members have had
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Hanson Modern shake off Christmas cobwebs
With a return to the league programme after the Christmas break, Division Two leaders Hanson Mod were soon back into their stride with a 10-0 rout of the Hanson D trio which takes Greenwood, Warran and Benjamin well clear. Nearest rivals Test Valley
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Cold no obstacle for Dream Team
The first championship cross country event of the calendar year, the Hampshire County Cross Country Championships last weekend, had many wishing they had opted for the indoor track season, as sub-zero temperatures greeted the athletes at Dibden Purlieu
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Aaron in world darts spotlight
Arron Monks enjoyed his best PDC outing to date this weekend at Doncaster as he defeated 2009 World Championship contenders Michael Van Gerwen and Tony Ayres among others on his way to the last 32, before losing 6-3 to Peter Manley. Sean White, Andover
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Town club expand for new campaign
WITH its first indoor winter net session taking place last weekend, Andover Cricket Club began its preparation for what could be one of its most exciting seasons yet. The cause for this excitement is that on top of the existing five Saturday teams, all
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Inter League second team planned
The Andover Pool League are looking to promote a second Inter League team for the new season which starts in February. There is an open day this Sunday at the Southampton Arms starting at noon to ascertain if there is enough interest to start a team
