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Council supports campaign to combat rising councillor abuse
HAMPSHIRE County Council has pledged support for the Local Government Association's (LGA) 'Debate Not Hate' campaign. The campaign addresses the rising trend of abuse against local councillors, an experience shared by seven in 10 councillors in
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Vote for your favourite boozer to be named our Pub of the Year 2024
ELEVEN pubs have made the shortlist of the Pub of the Year 2024 competition. Whether you're enjoying a pint after work, or spending time with the family - nothing beats a trip to your favourite local. The Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser
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Test Valley man caught with sword must do unpaid work
A TEST Valley villager must do unpaid work after he was caught with a sword in Winchester. Paul Scard, of Scott Close, King's Somborne, had the weapon in Sarum Road on Saturday, January 13, a court heard. Scard, 52, was also caught in possession
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Fashion icon visits silk mill to celebrate its commitment to the endangered craft
A FASHION icon visited a Hampshire attraction last week to celebrate its commitment to breathing new life into the endangered craft of silk weaving. Dame Zandra Rhodes visited Whitchurch Skill Mill highlighting their commitment to supporting future
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Andover Gardening Fair was a 'blooming success' with plans underway for next year
ANDOVER’S third annual Gardening Fair has been coined a ‘blooming success’, bringing together gardening enthusiasts, businesses and community members. Organised by InAndover from Andover BID and Test Valley Borough Council, the event on Sunday,
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Museum introducing Second World War-themed crafts for half term
AN ARMY museum in Middle Wallop is offering plenty of craft activities this hal term. These include Second World War-themed sessions and special D-Day trails at the Army Flying Museum to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The museum
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'Now is the time to back away from the negativity in your life'
ENTERING motherhood for some, can be one of the most difficult transitions you will ever make. Your whole self-identity shifts in an instant. Immediately your family and friends are coming to see your new baby, and not you. Then there are the family
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Andover resident turns cancer diagnosis into noble fundraising effort
AN ANDOVER resident is transforming his cancer diagnosis into a special fundraising campaign. Jonathan Sparkes is raising money for The Countess of Brecknock Hospice, where he is currently provided with care. Born with a genetic disorder and