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Hampshire Libraries celebrating 100 years of providing service
Hampshire Libraries is celebrating 100 years of providing a public library service. Residents are invited to join in the celebrations this autumn by attending events at the county council's 40 libraries, contributing to a "letter to libraries"
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Will Storm Ashley hit Andover? The latest Met Office forecast
STORM Ashley is set to batter parts of the UK, and Andover may just avoid the brunt of it. The storm will see strong winds and heavy rain across the country on Sunday, October 20 and Monday, October 21. The weather warning is already leading to
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Citizens Advice Test Valley marks 85 years of helping people
For 85 years, Citizens Advice has been helping people find a way forward. Whoever you are, whatever your problem – they are there to help you with free, confidential, impartial advice. The service was first set up in 1939 at the start of the
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Andover resident overjoyed at being granted Freedom of the City of London
A pharmacist from Andover, granted an ancient award called the ‘Freedom of the City of London’, said he was shocked and delighted when he found out. Mr Dajani explained: "The invitation came out of the blue, I didn’t expect it at all, it was quite
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Hampshire air ambulance looking for volunteers to help teach CPR skills
An air ambulance service is appealing for volunteers to help save lives. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is looking for volunteers to take its CPR Skills for Life programme into businesses, schools, clubs, and other groups.
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DVLA issues number plate warning to UK drivers - how to avoid £1,000 fines
The DVLA has issued an alert to all UK drivers, advising them what to do if they have their number plate stolen. If your plates are stolen, you must report them to the police and order replacement number plates, the DVLA says. When arranging
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David Borrett feature: The Steadman family and Cotswold house on Alexandra Road
Among the more abiding memories that stay with us throughout life are those of our schooldays and in particular the schoolteachers who taught us. It seems the young, uncluttered brain is able to store such memories somewhere so that even a lifetime
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Urgent calls for council to step in over soaring rise in town centre Turkish barbers
Concerned locals are calling for action from Test Valley Borough Council amid an influx of Turkish-style barbers in Andover town centre. Many claim their businesses are suffering due to clashes competing for customers. Khder has been working
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Andover Young Carers receive £19,840 National Lottery grant
Andover Young Carers has been awarded £19,840 in National Lottery funding. The charity, which supports young carers aged 14 to 18, will use the grant to continue its work helping young people with caring responsibilities. The funding from The