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Affordable homes and education - Cllr Michael Mumford on plans after election
One of Andover’s new town councillors has said his aims are on education and affordable housing as he takes his seat on the town council. Cllr Michael Mumford was elected as an independent to Andover Town Council in the elections on May 6. Speaking
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Andover Street Rangers say they're 'making a difference' nine months on
Nine months on from starting the job, Andover’s street rangers say they’re making a tangible impact on the high street. The rangers have been patrolling since September, when they were first introduced by Andover’s Business Improvement District
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Icknield pupils explore the Very Hungry Caterpillar as author passes away at 91
An Andover school has celebrated the work of a world-famous author in the week that he sadly passed away. Children in Icknield School’s Drum Class took part in lessons about The Very Hungry Caterpillar this half term as their sensory story, where
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Brits to enjoy warmer weather this weekend with 24C mini-heatwave on the way
Cold weather and heavy showers will come to an end just in time for Brits to enjoy the May Bank Holiday weekend. Experts predict that warmer weather is on the way, as temperatures are set to soar to 24C. From 1 June, forecasters predict a
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Changes made to independent business grant scheme by Test Valley Borough Council
Changes have been made to a scheme which sees independent retailers in Test Valley receive grants from the borough council. Following a vote by the cabinet, Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) now has the ability to lower Independent Retailer Grants
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Test Valley to create war chest for Masterplan - but parishes to take a hit
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is to siphon developer contributions to create a new fund aimed at kickstarting the process of its Masterplans. 60 per cent of all CIL money from developers building in Test Valley will be set aside to establish
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Call to make Andover dementia-friendly after 'harrowing' personal experience
Andover outgoing mayor has called for the town to become more welcoming towards those with dementia as he steps down. Councillor Richard Rowles, as he left office, called on the people of Andover to help him in establishing Andover as a dementia-friendly
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'We must stop the nonsense' - Outgoing mayor's plea for Andover Town Council
Andover’s outgoing mayor has spoken about his two years in office and his hopes for the town as he stepped down last night (May 27). Councillor Richard Rowles was elected mayor in 2019, and reappointed to the position in 2020. Yesterday, he stepped
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Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, May 28, 2021
A CHOIR is being forced to perform in car park due to ‘ridiculous’ restrictions which only allow professionals and schoolchildren to sing indoors. Members of Andover Ladies Choir were excited to return to singing together at Thruxton Memorial Hall
