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Andover Town Council elects Barbara Long as new mayor in guildhall meeting
A new mayor and deputy of Andover have been elected following a historic meeting in the Guildhall. On the town council’s first meeting in the hall following the start of the pandemic, Councillor Barbara Long was appointed the first citizen of Andover
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As it happened - Andover's new mayor and deputy elected into office
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Simple thumb test can reveal if you are at risk of a fatal heart condition labelled a 'silent killer'
A simple thumb test can reveal if you are at risk of having a deadly heart problem that can kill in minutes. The new test could help to identify if a person has an unknown aortic aneurysm- an abnormal bulge that occurs in the wall of the major
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Andover firefighter recognised for service ahead of retirement from front line
A firefighter who served Andover and the surrounding area for almost 30 years was honoured in a ceremony today (May 27) at the fire station. Ian Carpenter, the station’s crew manager, has stepped down following a career spanning from when he joined
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Asda issue urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning for popular product amid salmonella scare
Asda has issued an urgent product recall concerning a popular product over fears it could be contaminated with salmonella. The warning has been issued over the supermarket’s own brand Vegetable Cous Cous. The warning specifically relates to
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Andover fire crew called to garden waste bonfire in Ludgershall
A crew from Andover have extinguished a bonfire in Ludgershall after being called out. The crew was called out at 8:11am on May 27 following reports of a fire in the open on Meade Road in the Wiltshire town. They found a bonfire involving garden
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Overton man to appear in court accused of killing dog in road collision
An Overton man accused of failing to stop after hitting and killing a dog will appear in court in July after his case was adjourned. David Dinsdale, of Glebe Meadow, will be tried on July 30 at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court after being charged
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'I'm going to murder you': Man wounded victim with knives and tried to rob him
A MAN who assaulted his victim while under the effects of Class A drugs has been jailed for 15 months. John James Oakes had been taking drugs at an address in Andover when he started an altercation Kieron James Taylor. Mr Taylor wanted to exit
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Another brick in the wall for Andover school as classroom plans advance
An Andover school is one step closer to having an extra classroom added on the school site. Harrow Way School, located on the eponymous road, has had no objection to plans to install a single modular classroom by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC
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Plea to keep dogs on leads after goose left with fatal injuries at Anton lakes
The RSPCA is reminding dog-owners to keep their pets on leads around wildlife after a goose was left with fatal injuries after being attacked by a dog. Rescuers from the animal welfare charity were called to help the injured greylag goose who had
