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Allotment enthusiasts and novices invited to garden centre workshops
DOBBIES celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts along to its Andover store for a series of free Grow How workshops throughout the month, focusing on allotment gardening. The sessions are designed for
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PHOTOS: John Hanson students treated like celebrities at Oscars-themed prom
STUDENTS from John Hanson Community School celebrated their prom with an Oscars-themed evening. On Friday, June 28, school staff were joined at Norton Park Hotel by Year 11 students, to celebrate the end of an amazing five years of secondary education
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Tattoo artist shows off her 'outrageous home' on new Channel 4 show
A TATTOO artist from Andover is showing off her 'outrageous home' in an episode of a new Channel 4 series. Nic Smith, who lives in Bishops Way, has made a splash in the world of interior design with her appearance on Channel 4’s latest show, Outrageous
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'Privileged to serve you once again and thank you for putting your trust in me'
A HUGE thank you to the voters of North West Hampshire for re-electing me as your MP. I have worked hard over the last nine years to live up to the trust you have placed in me, and we have achieved a lot together. I will continue to do my best for
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Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers
With many households having multiple cars to park, it’s no wonder that questions around where you’re allowed to park are raised. Dropped kerbs are found on a variety of roads and allow pedestrians and vehicles to smoothly move from the road to
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Residents and musicians take to the streets for day one of the Overton Sheepfair
Musicians, local groups and residents took to the streets in a Hampshire village to kick off a weekend of activities. Overton Sheepfair returned on Saturday, July 20, with residents, community groups and musicians taking to the streets. The
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Taylor Swift, Willy Wonka and Hungry Caterpillar compete in Overton Wheelbarrow Race
Taylor Swift, Willy Wonka and the Hungry Caterpillar took to the streets of Overton in the wheelbarrow race. Competitors filled Winchester Street with their creatively decorated wheelbarrows on Friday, July 19. The baking heat didn't put
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Have you seen Jaheim? 15-year-old reported missing from Tidworth
A 15 year old from Tidworth has been reported missing. Jaheim was found to be missing at 8am on Saturday, July 20, and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Jaheim is a black boy, about 5ft 4in tall with short hair
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Italian immigrant Alphonso Mattia who moved to Andover and became seriously wealthy
THE study of local history is essentially about looking at what local people did and how they interacted with one another. Indeed, without any characters there would not be much to write about. Since beginning these articles, the name Alphonso Mattia
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Things for the whole family to do during the summer holidays in Andover
WITH the summer holidays fast approaching, many families will no doubt be searching for things to keep them entertained. The Advertiser has compiled a list of things to do in and near Andover with kids, no matter the weather. From farms to
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Man who refused to leave victim's home told to undergo rehabilitation
MAGISTRATES have ordered a man to undergo rehabilitation after he harassed a woman. Ryan Humphreys, of Andover, on May 18, refused to leave his victim’s address when requested to on multiple occasions. At Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court, Humphreys
