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Motorbike retrieved after being dumped in Anton Lakes
A RECOVERY crew was called out on Tuesday after a motorbike was dumped in a nature reserve. A 125cc motorbike was fished out of Anton Lakes on what was the hottest day of the year so far. But concerns were raised by residents of the impact
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Is it really Spring? SNOW forecast for Andover next week
SPRING is in the air .. or is it? Just as the sun has made its way into the skies over Andover, it looks like we are in for another drastic change in weather over the next week. Temperatures are set to remain nice and warm for the next couple
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Aldi join Sainsbury's in announcing a new ban for all UK stores
Aldi has announced a ban on plastic straws for their own-label drink cartons, the budget supermarket chain has announced. Aldi will join Sainsbury’s in providing paper straws which will save more than 100 tonnes of non-recyclable plastic each year
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Naomi's House raises over £17,500 in gaming marathon including Inbetweeners star
A Sutton Scotney charity has raised tens of thousands of pounds to support the children in their care with the help of celebrities and Test Valley residents. Naomi’s House and Jacksplace organised ‘Game On!’, an online gaming event where participants
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Plans underway to commemorate 850 years of Andover charter with memorial stone
As the country begins to emerge from lockdown, plans are afoot to mark 850 years of local businesses thriving in Andover. Town councillors have raised the prospect of commemorating 850 years of Andover receiving a charter in 2025, a step that allowed
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Councillors object to controversial flat plans in Picket Twenty
Andover Town Council has objected to controversial plans that would see flats erected on what was intended to be a pub for Picket Twenty. As previously reported, Persimmon Homes submitted plans to build a block of 18 homes on land designated as
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Longparish man to stand trial accused of sexual communication with a child
A LONGPARISH man has denied talking to a child about having sex over a webcam and encouraging a child to engage in sexual activities with him. John Charles Kingston of North Acre, Longparish, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday (March
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Spot the difference - Pub warning after 'scam' account copies its Facebook page
A Smannell pub has warned its followers to be wary of a fake ‘scammer’ account posing as it on social media. The Oak’s Facebook page has been cloned by another user of the social media platform, which has posted duplicate posts shared by the real
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Andover man accused of using electronic devices to track partner to stand trial
AN ANDOVER man has pleaded not guilty to using electronic devices to track his former partner. Sean Allen Brown, of Weyhill Road, Andover, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, March 31. He denied one charge of controlling or coercive
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New method of tackling alcohol crime rolled out decade after MP pioneered it
A new way of dealing with crimes associated with alcohol is being rolled out today a decade after Andover’s MP first proposed them. Kit Malthouse first proposed the idea of sobriety tags while he was Deputy Mayor of London. The tags, which monitor
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Community pool to remain closed following Covid impact and 'significant costs'
A beloved community swimming pool will be out of action this year following concerns over costs. The pool at Testbourne Community School is a staple of Whitchurch’s summer activities, with the pool opening in the summer months for the whole town
