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More than 100,000 people in Hampshire take up free Covid vaccine
More than 100,000 people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have received a free Covid-19 vaccine in the first week of the autumn campaign. Launched last week, the campaign aims to keep winter illnesses at bay. The NHS has urged people to book
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Family needed to adopt 14-month-old girl with 'big, bright smile'
A 14-month-old girl with a "big, bright smile" is in need of an adoptive family. Ava is currently with a foster carer but Adopt South, the regional adoption agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton, is hoping to find her
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Man uncovers tales of schoolboys who fought in First World War
A MAN has travelled to Europe to uncover stories of the young men from Weyhill who went to fight for their country in the First World War, documenting tales that would otherwise be lost to time. Rod Eggington, 76, from Penton, attended Weyhill
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People warned to be prepared for flooding during Environment Agency campaign
The Environment Agency has warned Wessex communities to be ready for floods. This comes as part of the nationwide ‘Flood Action Week’ from October 14 to 20. The awareness campaign also marks the one-year anniversary of Storm Babet, which caused
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Two men released with no charge after man is raped in Andover
TWO men who were arrested on suspicion of rape after an attack in Andover's town centre have been released with no further action being taken. The arrests were made after a man reported being raped in an alleyway off Bridge Street on Tuesday,
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Dozens of cuts agreed to as county council tries to close shortfall
CIVIC chiefs have given a last-minute reprieve to several council tips and deferred a decision on school lollipop patrols. Plans were to close 12 tips across the county, including Casbrook in Romsey, Alresford in Prospect Road, and Bishop’s Waltham
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Andover pull off shock home win against high-flying Petersfield
Andover produced their best performance of the season so far, to pull off a shock home win against high flying Petersfield. The visitors came into the game unbeaten and as highly fancied title contenders. But despite having comfortably beaten
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Dog owners warned amid outbreaks of fatal Parvovirus - signs and symptoms
Pet owners have been warned to keep an eye out for Parvovirus - a severe illness that can prove fatal to dogs. Just one month ago an animal rescue centre in Warwickshire was forced to close temporarily following an outbreak. The virus attacks
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Garden centre offering free Christmas trees to schools and nurseries
Dobbies Andover is offering free Christmas trees to schools and nurseries. The garden centre wants to help these educational institutions celebrate the festive season by providing them with real Christmas trees. The initiative is part of the
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Plans to build up to 40 new homes at former office site in Andover submitted
Plans to build 39 houses on the site of a housing association’s office building have been submitted to Test Valley Borough Council. Aster Group Developments is seeking full planning permission to demolish Testway House in Andover and replace it
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Young entrepreneur named finalist at Hampshire Business Awards
A 19-year-old entrepreneur has been announced as a finalist for the Young Business Person of the Year Award at the Hampshire Business Awards 2024. Dmitrijs Meiksans, director of The Local Marketing Company Ltd, has been recognised for the second