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Hampshire charity addresses need for support services for aging population
A HAMPSHIRE charity has announced a new location finder on its website, to ensure elderly people have access to the support they need. With 25 per cent of Hampshire's population already aged 65 and over, and projections indicating a further increase
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Missing teenager from Essex may be in Andover - call 999 if you see him
A MISSING teenager may be in Andover, according to police. Gabriel Obosie, 16, was last seen in Grays in Essex on May 18. Police have appealed for help in finding him. They described him as 5ft 7ins tall with hair in cornrow style.
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Trust in water companies hits 13-year low amid falling customer satisfaction
TRUST in water companies risks being irreversibly damaged unless consumers witness a sustained improvement in the sector’s care of rivers and the wider environment, according to a new survey. The warning comes from the Consumer Council for Water
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Step back in time with a Bridgerton-inspired event at Houghton Lodge Gardens
HOUGHTON Lodge Gardens plans to host a Regency-themed event, "Bridgerton Bliss," on Sunday, June 9. This homage to the popular Bridgerton series, following the success of a similar event last year, provides an opportunity for guests to immerse
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Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis to embark on challenge to row 350 miles and cycle 650
Quadruple amputee Alex Lewis is about to embark on his biggest challenge to date - a world-first 350 mile row followed by a 650 mile cycle. The inspirational Hampshire dad, who had all four limbs amputated after contracting Strep A in 2013, has
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Bird of prey charity secures funding to offer visits for deserving pupils
THE Andover-based bird of prey charity, Hawk Conservancy Trust, has secured special funding to ensure school visits can still take flight with visit bursaries for deserving pupils from across Hampshire. For some children, trips to places like
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David Borrett's column: When a bi-plane crashed near Andover in 1912
THIS photographic postcard, taken by local photographer Fred Wright, is of a crash that occurred on the way from Larkhill to Aldershot on 6 September 1912. Captain James Austin, who was piloting the Avro bi-plane, experienced engine trouble just
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Mother who almost died turned her life around to open successful business
A MOTHER who almost died when pregnant with her daughter and was left disabled has turn her life around and is now helping people improve their lives. Sarah Williams launched Goby Massage in 2021 having suffered with a long period of ill health
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Ten family-friendly places to visit in Hampshire with children during May half-term
WITH the May half-term starting parents will be looking for ways to entertain their children during the week-long break from school. In Hampshire there are a host of places to enjoy fun days out. Here we give a round-up of some of the top attractions