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'Everyone who needs an NHS dentist in Andover should be able to access one'
The lack of access to NHS dentists has been a big problem for many in Andover, and I have been pushing hard for urgent action to improve the situation. Most recently, I brought together local dentists, health bosses and ministers to look at the
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100-year-old Stanley puts long life down to his 'animal magnetism'
A FORMER RAF serviceman has celebrated his 100th birthday by being a king for the day. Stanley Bucket marked the milestone birthday with a party attended by his family and friends at Ashbourne Court Care Home, in Salisbury Road, Andover, where
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Andover company named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage
AN ANDOVER company which was named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage has said it was due to a 'minor technical infringement'. Abacus Employment Services has been placed on a UK Government list of more than 500 employers for failing to
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Drugs and cash seized from vehicle in Andover as police arrest driver
WRAPS of suspected Class A drugs and cash have been seized from a vehicle in Andover. Officers from Andover’s District Policing Team stopped a vehicle in Newbury Road at around 10.20pm on Wednesday, February 28. They found wraps of suspected
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More Hampshire pupils offered first choice secondary school places than last year
MORE Hampshire pupils have been offered their first choice secondary school compared to last year, figures show. On Friday, March 1, parents across Hampshire were told which school their child would be attending in September. In the figures
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Andover road reopens after urgent closure due to burst water main
AN ANDOVER road has been reopened after it was closed due to a burst water main. The A343 Newbury Road was shut between Saxon Way and Northern Avenue, due to a burst water main causing a void under the carriageway. The road was closed from
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Back Through the Pages: Changes to the mill and roars of laughter
Each week the Advertiser's heritage writer David Borrett brings readers interesting news stories and letters from editions of the paper from years gone by. ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOUR YEARS AGO – FRIDAY 2 MARCH 1860 FIRE On Saturday morning
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Our Hairdresser of the Year 2024 shortlist revealed - this is how you can vote
The Andover Advertiser and Basingstoke Gazette have launched this year’s hunt to find the best hairdressers across the area and this is your shortlist. We asked you to nominate your favourite salon, hairdresser or barber. Whether it is a
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Hampshire civic chiefs grill Southern Water boss over flooding and supply issues
COUNCIL leaders across Hampshire quizzed the CEO of Southern Water following recent flooding and supply issues. Hampshire County Council’s leader, together with the leaders of other local authorities, met Southern Water CEO Lawrence Gosden on
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Veteran to set up prostate cancer support group after finding no help in Andover
AN ANDOVER veteran and former broadcaster who recently overcame a cancer battle is trying to set up a support group for people who are going through a similar journey with the illness. George Bacon, 72, a Member of the British Empire (MBE) who