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New mayor of Test Valley elected as borough council resumes in-person meetings
A new mayor of Test Valley has been elected following a meeting of the borough council. Councillor Mark Cooper, who represents Romsey Tadburn for the Liberal Democrats, was elected mayor of Test Valley by counillors on Test Valley Borough Council
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for wind in Andover
THE MET Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering Andover and the south of England later this week. A storm is brewing, and the warning states that "windy weather may lead to some travel disruption and, perhaps, damage to temporary outdoor
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Andover man who worked on FA Cup passed away after fall at home, inquest hears
An Andover man who is said to have worked on the FA Cup tragically passed away following a fall, an inquest has heard. Antony George Lucas, known as Tony, was “rushing” to meet one of his daughters at the back gate of his Admirals Way home when
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Delays over public consultation for new hospital for mid-Hampshire
HAMPSHIRE health bosses are delaying their public consultation over a new hospital. Plans are being drawn up for a new hospital in or near Basingstoke. While the exact location is still being decided, MP's are campaigning against development around
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Seven Hampshire residents fined for assaulting emergency workers in April and May
MOST people expect to be able to do their job without getting assaulted – unfortunately this is not always the case if you are an emergency service worker. In just April and May alone seven criminals in Hampshire have been guilty of doing just
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Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys and more - new shopping rules as laws change in UK
As restrictions begin to ease across the UK changes there will be changes to rules when we visit supermarkets. A change in the law which takes effect this week will mean people could see shopping rules change once again at their local supermarket
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Author wins esteemed literary prize with debut children's book
A STOCKBRIDGE author’s debut book has secured an esteemed literary prize – topping a six-strong shortlist. The Littlest Yak by Lu Fraser has been announced as the winner of Oscar’s Book Prize by award patron HRH Princess Beatrice, and secures a
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Test Valley in the clear as figures show Covid cases are too low to identify
Northern Test Valley is in the clear in the latest Covid-19 test results after Andover and the surrounding areas were all recorded as having suppressed rates. Whether it’s Shipton Bellinger or Barton Stacey, Faccombe or Nether Wallop, all rates
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Salon a cut above the rest after receiving cash boost to new business
An Andover beauty business has been awarded a grant worth of hundreds of pounds after successfully weathering their first six months. M.A.Y.B, a hairstyling, makeup and aesthetics studio, was launched by Yasemin Lucas and her sister-in-law Meliha
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TVBC criticises 'incredibly frustrating' court ruling on 'Traveller ban'
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has called a high court decision ending the blanket use of injunctions against unauthorised camps “incredibly frustrating”. Following a high court hearing in January, a decision was handed down on Wednesday, May
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Indian variant of Covid-19 identified in Test Valley
THE Indian variant of coronavirus has been found in Test Valley, new data confirms. Data from the Wellcome Sanger Institute – based on recent surge testing – shows how rapidly the Indian variant has spread across England. Test Valley recorded
