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Andover young carers charity given £500 at prestigious awards
MP Kit Malthouse has awarded £500 to Andover Young Carers, a charity providing vital support and respite to children and young people up to the age of 18 years in Andover. The MP won a golden ticket on Thursday, November 2 during the Greenham Trust
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'What I'm thankful for' - 6 beautiful photos from Camera Club members
OUR Camera Club members have shared photos showing what they are thankful for. This broad theme for November encouraged creativity within the Andover Advertiser Camera Club, and this month saw scores of unique photographs from beloved family members
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See inside the Andover bar reopening after massive refurbishment
A POPULAR cocktail bar in Andover has reopened after being closed for nearly three months for a refurbishment. SP Bar, in Bridge Street, is owned by Stephanie and Ricky Pledge, who acquired the venue in 2019. The bar had been closed since
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Andover Music Club tunes up thanks to grant from councillors
ANDOVER Music Club is planning to bring classical music to a new audience thanks to a £750 councillor community grant from the borough council. The club, founded 77 years ago by popular local singer Gladys New, presents seven accessible concerts
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Yellow warning issued as heavy rain due to batter Andover this afternoon
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as heavy rain is due to batter Andover this afternoon. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain in Andover until 6pm today, Monday, December 4. The warning includes
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Thieves steal goldfish worth £400 from garden pond
THIEVES entered a garden near Andover and stole fish worth around £400 from a pond. On Monday, November 27, large pond fish were stolen from a garden pond, located near Sam Whites Hill between Upper Clatford and Anna Valley. It was reported
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Man taken to hospital following fire that completely destroyed roof
A MAN was taken to hospital following a fire in Ragged Appleshaw in which the roof and first floor of a house were destroyed. The incident happened on Friday, December 1 in the early hours of the morning at Harrow Farm Cottages. Hampshire and
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Andover man arrested in connection with burglaries following police appeal
A MAN from Andover has been arrested following a police appeal. As previously reported, police appealed for the public's help to find 24-year-old Nicholas Millins from Andover. He was wanted in connection with three burglaries at the Morrisons
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Ncuti Gatwa reveals he's 'nervous' about his role as the new Doctor Who
The actor set to take on the role of the next Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa, has revealed he is "ready" but "nervous" for his new role. Gatwa, who rose to fame as Eric on the Netflix series Sex Education, auditioned for the part of the fifteenth Doctor
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Rishi Sunak says BBC should be 'realistic' about what people pay for TV licence fee
Rishi Sunak has shared that the BBC needs to be "realistic about what it can expect people to pay" for the TV licence fee during times of high inflation. The Prime Minister has also welcomed £500 million in savings the corporation plans to make
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Everything you need to know about White Lung Pneumonia outbreak
Outbreaks of pneumonia, affecting children, have been seen in Denmark, China and the USA in recent weeks. The state of Ohio, in the USA, is the latest area to report an outbreak, with some children affected experiencing mycoplasma pneumonia, also
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What does 'rizz' mean? Oxford word of the year revealed for 2023
The Oxford University Press word of the year for 2023 has been revealed, but it might be a term a lot of people are unfamiliar with. 'Rizz' was the word chosen by the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary. It was one of eight words on
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Meet the UK's saddest puppy who couldn't stop crying before her lifechanging op
Meet the UK's saddest dog who couldn't stop crying before she underwent life-changing surgery. Due to multiple eye problems, 11-month-old Great Dane Eve was suffering from badly affected vision but she- now has a new lease of life following specialist
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Mars 'do not eat' warning for Revels chocolates over safety fears
Mars has recalled a number of Revels chocolate products over fears they may contain small pieces of rubber. The confectionery company has recalled three different Revels products due to the issue, which makes them unsafe to eat. The affected
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Ryanair passengers slam 'disgraceful' and 'ridiculous' new add-on charge
Ryanair has been criticised for a "ridiculous" and "disgraceful" add-on charge where some customers are reportedly having to pay a fee to access their digital boarding pass. The budget airline already charges for add-ons such as checked baggage
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How to demist your car windscreen with this 80p fridge staple - does it work?
As we head into winter, many of us have already seen the first snowfall of the season with temperatures struggling to get above freezing. But although blankets of the white fluffy stuff can look magical, it can become hazardous underfoot and on
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Here's how to find easyJet's special airport post boxes for letters to Santa
Budget travel firm easyJet has announced a fun new postal service for letters to Santa Claus at select airports across the UK. This new service comes as the airline braces itself for around 200,000 families travelling during the festive period.
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of
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Author and poet inspires pupils through poetry workshop
THE Wellington Primaries in Ludgershall recently embarked on an enchanting journey into the realm of poetry, guided by author and poet, Paul Cookson. Paul amazed the pupils with his witty and rib-tickling poetry with all pupils and staff partaking
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Andover Chamber Choir to return with Christmas concert fundraiser for foodbank
ANDOVER Chamber Choir will return with its annual Christmas concert to fundraise for the town's foodbank. The choir will perform at St Mary's Church, Andover, on Saturday, December 16, with this year's programme entitled The Holly Bears a Berry
