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PAPER PREVIEW: Police uncover three drug farms in Andover
POLICE have uncovered three illegal cannabis farms on quiet residential streets in Andover. Hampshire Constabulary raided properties on King George Road, May Tree Road and Silver Birch Road in the past week and arrested two men. Photographs
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Andover's Wetherspoon to reopen next month as firm reveals Covid rules
Andover's Wetherspoons branch, the John Russell Fox, is among 394 of the chain's venues that will reopen when lockdown rules ease on April 12 as the firm plans to reopen beer gardens, rooftop gardens and patios. The pubs will be open from 9am to
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Beloved Andover and villages vicar to step down following church budget cuts
A much-loved vicar will step down next month following cost cutting measures in the Church of England. Rev’d Vanessa Cole will be leaving the Portway and Danebury Ministry, covering Amport, Monxton, Grateley, Quarley, Over Wallop, Nether Wallop
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This is why there was a big yellow hot air balloon flying over Andover on Saturday
MANY residents of Andover spotted an unusual sight in the sky above the town on Saturday afternoon. A big, yellow hot air balloon was seen flying low above various area of Andover and surroundings, before landing past the town, in a field by the
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Major General pleads not guilty to alleged £48,000 allowance fraud
The lawyer defending a Major General accused of fraudulently claiming allowances for his children to attend boarding school has said that his roles in Andover and London made it more difficult to comply with the “mess” of military rules. Major General
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Martin Lewis reveals best birthday freebies including doughnuts, prosecco and a build a bear for £1
The Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared handy advice on how to land tons of free treats on your birthday. The cash-saving guru shared his trick with readers of the Money Saving Expert's website, dedicating a section of the website to shed
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Aldi want to open 18 new stores in these areas of Hampshire
ALDI has revealed the locations across the UK that are being eyed up as part of their expansion. The budget supermarket chain is looking to expand its portfolio of supermarkets, following ‘sustained growth’. Several locations in Hampshire were
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Salisbury Plain officials criticise people using safety points as dog poo bins
Military officials have criticised members of the public using Salisbury Plain after using safety points as dog poo bins. The Salisbury Plain Training Area, managed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), said that tapping-in points across
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Send us your fantastic World Book Day 2021 pictures
ARE your children all dressed up for World Book Day today? If so, then send us a snap! We know celebrations may not be the same this year, but we still want to help celebrate your children’s love of reading even during lockdown. Please send
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Andover will benefit from freeport 'ripple of economic activity', says MP
Andover’s MP has said he is hoping the town will see the economic benefits of a new Solent freeport announced in today’s budget. Speaking to the Advertiser, Kit Malthouse said that he had been working together with other Hampshire MPs to secure
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Southern Water - supporting you through uncertainty and emergencies
Everyone needs water for life. It allows us to eat and drink, wash and clean – and so much more. Our customers rely on our services every day. Yet sometimes, they need a little extra help to meet their individual needs or pay their bills. That
