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Generous business owner donates hundreds to cause supporting the military

A GENEROUS business owner has donated hundreds of pounds to a good cause which supports military personnel. Joel Kirby, owner of Monopoly Insurance has given £800 to David Clark, who is raising funds for the charity Head Up, which is dedicated

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'Really happy to see carnival still carrying on and turning 100'

ANDOVER Carnival is 100 years old now. A great deal of time and effort goes into arranging the Andover Carnival for 2024 in Vigo Park. The procession will be better than ever with many more floats being entered. We are all well aware of how much

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Residents encouraged to shop local to boost Andover's economy

Andover is spotlighting local businesses throughout July in dedicated 'Andover Local Business Month'. Showcasing array of enterprises, the initiative, from Andover BID, aims to encourage increased local spending. Shops, service providers, family-run

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Just over half in favour of new hospital at Junction 7, consultation finds

PROPOSALS to build a new hospital for Basingstoke and North Hampshire on Junction 7 of the M3 have split opinion - with 52 per cent of people saying they are in favour of the plans. A consultation into a major shake-up of healthcare in Hampshire

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Man, 78, disqualified after he caught drink driving in Upper Clatford

AN UPPER Clatford man has been banned from driving for 12 months after he was caught over the alcohol level. Robert Sidey, of Balksbury Hill, was stopped on Sam Whites Hill, in the village, on May 22. It was found that he had 56 micrograms of alcohol

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RECAP: Lorry fire causes delays and blocked lanes on major road

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Water bills to rise by £94 over next five years - regulator confirms

The average household water bill in England and Wales is set to rise by £94 over the next five years. It comes as water regulator Ofwat's proposal showed that water and wastewater companies would be increasing the average bill to £94 in total over

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'He raped me 5 times': Woman accused of murder says she stabbed while being attacked

A WOMAN accused of the murder of an army veteran in Andover has told a court that she stabbed him while he was trying to rape her. Winter Swan-Miller is on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the murder of Stuart Maxwell Crocker. 

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Hampshire top in the south east for Covid protection

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight lead the south east region with the most number of people protected from Covid-19. Following the 2024 spring programme, more than 180,000 eligible individuals took the vaccine, making the region deliver the national

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Town's blooming wonderful floral displays judged in RHS competition

WHITCHURCH in Bloom showcased their blooming wonderful displays during an RHS judging day. Whitchurch’s RHS in Bloom gold-winning community group welcomed RHS judge Hazel Chant at this year’s Judging Day on Wednesday, July 3.   On the day,

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Familiar faces return as New Street take on pre-season friendlies

ANDOVER New Street entertained Devizes Town at the D H Property Services Stadium on Tuesday evening with the game finishing with honours even, and a one all scoreline, after an entertaining 90 minutes that served both sides well as they approach the

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‘Call My Wine Bluff': Enjoy a wine tasting with a difference and help a charity

ENJOY a wine-tasting session with a difference and help raise money for an Andover charity. The Sofa Club is hosting ‘Call My Wine Bluff’ at Andover Guildhall on Friday, July 19, in aid of Finding Freedom from Abuse - formerly known as the Andover