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Pivotal mental health role launched to support police
POLICE and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has launched a pivotal mental health deployment coordinator role to better help those facing a mental health crisis. This newly created post within the police's control room will see calls from vulnerable
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Air ambulance holds celebration evening to honour its supporters
MORE than 250 people filled the Winchester Science Centre to mark the good work of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Dedicated supporters who keep the charity’s doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics responding to the most critically
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Community musicians raise the roof and hundreds of pounds for charity
WINTON Community Academy was buzzing with musicians of all ages on Saturday, May 11, as it hosted a performance to raise funds for Andover Young Carers. The event featured performances by the Winton Community School Big Sing Choir and the Amesbury
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Hampshire council dedicates £7.1m to help residents with food and energy costs
Hampshire County Council has unveiled how £7.1m of government money will be used to help locals with food and energy costs. The money is part of an extended Household Support Fund (HSF) from the Government, set to run until September 2024.
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What is a common raccoon dog? The invasive species spotted in the UK
The common raccoon dog has long been an animal that lived in peace, with many Brits unaware of the species. In recent times, some have said that they've spotted sightings of the non-native species, including a sighting in May 2024 by a father and
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Recap: Day 6 of Andover murder trial as prosecution continues opening statement
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RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend
Drivers are being warned to expect congestion on what is expected to be the busiest late May bank holiday weekend on the roads since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Between Friday and the bank holiday Monday, the RAC has predicted that there
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Barclays bringing mobile banking van to Andover after branch closure
BARCLAYS customers will be able to access some banking services from a bank on wheels after the company’s permanent branch in Andover closed. The branch in High Street shut on Friday, May 17, but customers will still be able to access a range of
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Andover First XI suffer defeat despite strong start against Salisbury
ANDOVER First XI suffered their third defeat this season despite a strong start at Salisbury. Returning Hampshire Academy star, Sam Ashman, was back on the team, reinforcing hope for their first win of the season. Winning the initial toss,
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Andover man given suspended sentence for breaching restraining order
AN ANDOVER man has been sentenced after breaching a restraining order and driving under the influence of cocaine. Joseph Gallimore, 27, of Batchelors Barn Road, contacted a woman on April 19, just over a month after a restraining order was issued
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Andover director releases feature film set in his hometown
AN ANDOVER man has written and directed a feature film about a group of friends attending a rave, based on his life in the area. David Campion, from Perham Down, shot Straight Through Crew in January 2022, at a live rave at the Memorial Hall in
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Postmistress privileged to be part of dedication service attended by the King
A POPULAR postmistress was privileged to attend a service recognising those who have received honours. Leslie Francis, and her husband Tim, attended a service of dedication for the Order of the British Empire at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday