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Emotional moment at care home as residents meet family members after weeks
For residents at Rothsay Grange care home in Andover, this has been an emotional week. Having not seen their family members for many weeks, the residents finally reunited with their loved ones this week following the relaxation of lockdown rules
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‘It’s the right thing to do’: Public toilets to be offered to parish councils
PUBLIC toilets in rural areas of Basingstoke and Deane will be handed over to their respective communities, should they choose to accept them, the council has decided. While some were ‘reluctant’ to relinquish control of these ‘important facilities
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New Hampshire football competition planned following cancellation of season
THE Hampshire Football Association - in conjunction with the Sydenhams League Wessex - is planning to run a new competition. It comes after all grassroots seasons below the National League were declared null and void following the results of the
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1 in 5 health and social care workers suffered PTSD due to Covid pandemic
One in five health and care workers have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year, a new study suggests. Figures from the Frontline Covid study, published in the European Journal
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April fool for Andover man who failed to submit legal aid documents on time
An Andover man has had his sentencing adjourned after failing to provide legal aid documents to his solicitors – despite being just a minute from the court. Norman Stringer was due to be sentenced on three drugs charges at Winchester Crown Court
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Council leader welcomes government plans to make unauthorised encampment offence
The leader of Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has welcomed plans by the government to criminalise unauthorised encampments in England. Under the proposals, announced on Monday, residing on public or private land without permission in vehicles
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'Loving and devoted’ mother-of-four died from accidental overdose
An Andover mother-of-four died from an accidental overdose, an inquest has found. Tara Stiles, 33, was found dead at a flat on Bridge Street, on April 14 last year. At an inquest into Tara’s death today (Thursday, March 11), Winchester Coroner's
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Prince William defends royal family against Meghan's racism accusations
The Duke of Cambridge has defended the royal family against accusations of racism made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. William said “We’re very much not a racist family”, during his first public appearance since highly damaging claims were levelled
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Covid Roundup: Northern Test Valley areas all have single figure Covid cases
The latest Covid-19 test results show that there are very few cases across Andover and northern Test Valley, with most areas having less than three cases. Eight areas, including urban and rural areas, had the lowest number of cases, with rates recorded
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Public Notice: Weyhill Road Shell applies for round-the-clock booze licence
Shell UK in Weyhill Road has applied for a round-the-clock licence to sell alcohol for consumption off its premises. The business has also applied to sell late night refreshments between 11pm and 5am. A notice published by Test Valley Borough
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Royal Mail shares urgent warning over new scam affected 'millions' of customers
Royal Mail has issued a fresh warning to customers over “yet another example” of fraudsters trying to scam money out of the public. With an increased demand for delivery during the Covid pandemic, people have been vulnerable to a number of scams
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'It’s going to be hard to say goodbye' - Adored vicar reflects on time in parish
A much-loved Andover vicar has thanked the community as she looked back on her time in the parish. Rev’d Vanessa Cole be leaving the Portway and Danebury Ministry, covering Amport, Monxton, Grateley, Quarley, Over Wallop, Nether Wallop and a significant
