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Annual sports festival for people with disabilities returns next week
A LEISURE centre is hosting an annual sports festival for people with disabilities. Tidworth Leisure Centre will be hosting the 2024 Wiltshire Sports Festival on Thursday, February 22. Organised by WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair
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'Untreated wastewater is not currently being pumped into the River Test'
THE Environment Agency has said that the pumping of untreated wastewater into the River Test is ‘currently not happening’. It comes as five environment conservation groups have collectively voiced their concerns regarding Southern Water’s recent
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Hampshire receives extra £4.2m to resurface roads and potholes
HAMPSHIRE County Council will receive extra funding from the Government this year to help fix some of the county's ailing roads. The authority will receive more than £4m extra from central government to resurface more roads and fill extra potholes
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Column: Giving back with winter fuel payment and running London Marathon
This week marks the beginning of Lent. A time for giving things up, but also for giving back. So, instead of abstaining from chocolate or booze, I’ve decided to take the easier option and train for the London Marathon. I say easy, I haven’t run
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'Splash pad and assault course': Ideas shared at consultation for Andover park
A SPLASH pad, sprinklers, an assault course and a cafe are some of the things people want to see at Vigo Recreation Ground in Andover. As previously reported, Test Valley Borough Council is carrying out a consultation to help determine future enhancements
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TikTok's viral 6-to-1 food shopping method won't save you time or money
The six to one food shopping method has gone viral on TikTok this year, with its creator claiming it is an easy way to make shopping quicker, easier and cheaper, but does it work? The six to one method involves purchasing six vegetables, five fruits
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The ugliest dog breeds in the world revealed - do you agree?
The top ten ugliest dog breeds in the world have been revealed, according to new research. We all think our furry friends are adorable but sometimes ( sadly) the rest of the world doesn't agree. The new ranking combines analysis using the golden
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One week warning to all Tesco Clubcard shoppers
Tesco shoppers will be able to claim double Clubcard points on their shops for the next week. Until February 25, Tesco Clubcard shoppers will earn double points every time they shop. This is the first time the supermarket has offered a double
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5 things you can change in a rental property - without losing your deposit
These are five things you can change in a rental property that won't risk you losing your deposit. Most landlords don't allow tenants to make any permanent changes to the property which means that you’re very limited on what you can do to make
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What score can you get? Take this pub quiz now
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Conservation campaigners calling for answers over River Test pumping
FIVE environment conservation groups have collectively voiced their concerns regarding Southern Water’s recent move to pump untreated wastewater from the sewer network directly into the River Test. The Angling Trust, Fish Legal, the Test & Itchen
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David Borrett's feature: Antiques and Other Things and the enigmatic Hesketh-Gibson
ON THE left-hand side of this photograph, just beyond the plain white walls of the Temperance Hall, are three very narrow shops, all of which in size and structure, still remain much the same today. The site was once the garden of the Temperance
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Plan to replace industrial units in Andover in the latest planning list
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending February 9, 2024. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover