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Restoration works approved for stretch of the River Avon along the A303
WILTSHIRE Council has approved restoration works and habitat improvement along a 3km length of the Hampshire Avon. According to the submitted planning application, the site is situated between the northwest boundary of Amesbury and the southern
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Council partnership to help rural businesses tackle climate emergency
TEST Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is partnering with Hampshire-based business IncuHive, to support rural businesses in reducing their carbon emissions. With individual businesses at different stages of their net zero journey, the Test Valley
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Heritage buses destroyed in devastating fire at farm near Hampshire town
EIGHT heritage buses have been destroyed in a devastating fire in a group of industrial units near Andover. More than 10 emergency calls alerted Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service to the fire shortly after 2am on Friday, December 8, at the farm
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The area in Andover affected by higher pollution because of lack of trees
A NEW online map shows the areas of Andover where the air pollution is higher because of a lack of trees. The showcases inequalities in urban tree cover across the UK, revealing which areas have a lower tree equity score. The tree equity score
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Military football team aiming to walk 245 miles in just 36 hours for charity
A 245-mile walking challenge takes place this month supporting the military charity Walking With the Wounded's 'Walking Home for Christmas' campaign. The Tidworth Royal British Legion Football Team will start the challenge on December 14, and
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Crews tackle major fire destroying units on farm in Penton Mewsey
CREWS from across Hampshire and Wiltshire were called to a blaze at a farm in Penton Mewsey overnight. More than 10 emergency calls alerted Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service to the fire shortly after 2am. Several commercial units, containing
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'Morally indefensible’ TV Licence prosecutions to be reviewed as prices rise
Prosecuting people for failing to pay their TV Licence fee is “morally indefensible”, the Culture Secretary has said, as she announced the process will be reviewed. Lucy Frazer on Thursday announced a £10.50 rise in the annual fee, lower than the
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Who is eligible for a free TV Licence as price set to rise
The BBC licence fee will rise by £10.50 to £169.50 a year, the Culture Secretary has confirmed. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations, had been frozen at £159 and was set to rise in line with inflation next year
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Boris Johnson denies using ‘let the bodies pile high’ phrase at Covid inquiry
Former prime minister Boris Johnson has denied claims he used the phrase “let the bodies pile high” during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Johnson dismissed the claim by former aide Dominic Cummings, labelling the allegation “absurd”, at the UK Covid
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Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could be owed nearly £2k
Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could soon receive a payout of nearly £2,000 as the mobile phone companies face claims of overcharging. The UK's four largest mobile phone network operators are facing a more than £3.2 billion class action claim
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World set to hit unwanted ‘milestone in climate history’ in 2024 Met Office says
The Met Office has predicted that the average global temperature in 2024 could rise higher than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, setting an unwanted "milestone in climate history". This could be the first time it will happen
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I tried afternoon tea at a Marco Pierre White's restaurant and it was a cosy delight
An afternoon tea is a classic British staple, with it being a perfect treat to celebrate birthdays, Mother's Day and many other occasions. Whether you enjoy the savoury delights of the sandwiches, the richness of the scones and cakes or the floral
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Homeowners urged to do these 4 checks of their homes for winter
British homeowners have been urged to carry out these four checks of their homes as winter arrives. With plummeting temperatures and months of wind and rain ahead, many of us will be ready and raring to hibernate until Spring arrives. However
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3.7 tonnes of donations given by Tesco shoppers to help Andover Foodbank
ANDOVER Foodbank are delighted with the result of their four-day annual food collection at Tesco Extra, River Way, Andover. The charity said that 3.7 tonnes of food, toiletries and household essentials were generously donated by Tesco customers
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Plans for 180 homes given the go-ahead - six years after they were submitted
A DEVELOPMENT of 180 homes on part of Harewood Farm has been given the go-ahead – nearly six years after the plans were initially lodged. Matthew Raymond has been seeking permission since 2011 to build on the portion of land in London Road, Andover
