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Major employer back to sponsor awards for seventh year in a row
A MAJOR Andover employer is once again supporting the awards which recognise the people that go above and beyond for their community. Ocado Group is returning a category sponsors in the Pride of Andover Awards for the seventh year in a row. This
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PHOTOS: Village pays tribute to D-Day heroes with special commemoration
CHARLTON Village came together on Thursday, June 6 to pay tribute to the heroes of D-Day, the pivotal Second World War invasion that marked the beginning of the liberation of Europe. Held at Charlton Lakes, the event offered a mix of historical
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Get voting! Nominations open for 2024 Pride of Andover Awards
THE Pride of Andover committee kicked off nominations for the 2024 awards with a celebratory launch on Saturday, June 8. The event was held at the New Street Dental Care practice, which has been announced as this year's main sponsor. The annual
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Andover man disqualified and fined for drink driving on New Year's Eve
AN ANDOVER drink driver has been disqualified and fined after being caught on New Year's Eve. Ashley Prior, 37, of Junction Road, was stopped by police on Lower Manor Farm Cottages in Ashmansworth, Newbury, on December 31, 2023. A test revealed
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Van driver arrested on suspicion of theft in Andover
THE driver of a van has been arrested after items were stolen from a premises in Andover. Hampshire Constabulary were called on Thursday, June 13 after a van was allegedly sighted leaving the scene of a theft from a rural premises in Andover.
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More than 100 homes hit with power cut in village
HUNDREDS of people living in Goodworth Clatford have been left without power. The power went out at approximately 12.24pm on Thursday, June 13. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) says the power cut is affecting 140 homes and
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'I really hope Andover Pride can bring the local LGBTQ+ community together'
A WELL-known figure is returning to Andover to co-host the town’s inaugural Pride party and has spoken out about the importance of the new event. Luis Wyatt will host the event, on Saturday, June 22, alongside local drag queen Lucy Luscious Lips
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Village's summer fayre raises more than £6,000
MORE than £6,000 was raised at this year's Longparish Summer Fayre. The annual village fayre, which was held at on Saturday, June 8, at Longparish CE Primary School, raised thousands of pounds. The event took place on a sunny Saturday afternoon
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Man's chance meeting with 101-year-old American D-Day veteran stationed near Andover
AN ANDOVER man has told of a chance meeting with a 101-year-old American veteran who was stationed near his hometown during the Second World War. Bagpipe player Steve Black attended the D-Day 80th anniversary event in Carantan, France, where he