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County councillor stands down from cabinet role to spend more time with family
HAMPSHIRE County Council’s executive lead member for children’s services has stepped down from the cabinet. Cllr Edward Heron, ward councillor for Lyndhurst and Fordingbridge, said: “Since standing down as a district councillor in 2023, I have
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'Our farmers play an important part in our local food systems and economy'
LAST week I visited Old Rectory Farms in Wolverton. They’re part of the Nature Friendly Farming network, and their farm is a glorious patchwork of fields, woods and hedgerows all teeming with wildlife. We talked about the challenges for farmers from
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Folk-rock duo 'Zervas & Pepper' taking a break from songwriting to tour
The folk-rock duo 'Zervas & Pepper' are taking a break from their own songwriting to tour the music of iconic songwriter Joni Mitchell. Their show, 'This Flight Tonight-The Songs of Joni Mitchell', is set to perform at The Lights, Andover on July
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Andover mother who moved to UK 'with nothing' opening new shop in the town
A BUSINESSWOMAN who moved to England with nothing is about to see her ‘dream come true’ when she opens her first shop. Aga Milewska moved to the country from Poland 12 years ago and said she arrived “with nothing”. The 36-year-old from Andover
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Council named one of the best for money management but poor on waste management
TEST Valley Borough Council has been ranked the fourth best performing district authority in England and Wales for its financial management, according to government performance statistics. Using data compiled by the Office for Local Government
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Public invited to have their say on transport issues such as congestion and safety
HAMPSHIRE residents are being encouraged to complete a survey on future transport needs. Transport for the South East (TfSE) has launched its ‘Your Voices’ transport survey which is open until June 2. The online questionnaire discusses matters
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County council elects new leader and chairman
Hampshire County Council elected a new chairman and leader at its Annual General Meeting held today (Thursday, May 23). Councillor Keith Mans has been elected as chairman and Councillor Nick Adams-King has been elected as the new county council
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Murder accused 'killed veteran in self-defence', court hears
A WOMAN who is accused of killing the man she lived with did so in self-defence, a jury has been told. Winter Swan-Miller is on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the murder of Stuart Maxwell Crocker, 62, who was found dead at The Signals
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'Strikes, struggles and strong relationships in inspiring Made in Dagenham'
NEVER could I have imagined that a musical about the struggle for equal pay for women would make me laugh out loud and then a minute later be close to tears, but that’s exactly what Andover Musical Theatre Company’s (AMTC) performance of Made in Dagenham
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Have you found rats in your house or garden? What to do if you see rodents
Have you spotted a rat in your home or garden? The unwanted pests can cause problems and if you’re wondering what to do and who to call to help you remove them, look no further. Rats carry lots of diseases and they can leave a mess behind so you
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John Hunter clinches sixth victory to end Cuestars Masters Tour
JOHN Hunter, reigning leader of the Cuestars Masters Tour, cemented his dominance with a sixth tournament victory. At 58 years old, the Andover resident took home £70 in winnings after achieving a 2-0 victory against Mark Thomas from Chorleywood
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Shop awarded for its social media presence in honour of support manager
A SHOP and Post Office which does so much for the community it is in has now been recognised for its social media presence. Enham Village Post Office and Stores attended Spar’s trade show and awards evening on Thursday, April 25 and were delighted
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Tribute paid to former Advertiser apprentice Pat Ginger who was 'adored by all'
AN ANDOVER family is mourning the death of Patrick 'Pat' Ginger, who has died at the age of 85. Pat began his career on January 11, 1954, working as an apprentice for the Andover Advertiser. He worked in the Linotype department as a loyal employee
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Crimestoppers asks people to spot signs and speak up amid surge in modern slavery
CRIMESTOPPERS is asking people in Hampshire to raise the alarm about modern-day slavery anonymously, as the number of victims has seen a significant increase over the past decade. In the past 10 years there has been an 870 per cent rise in referrals