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Partnership launched to tackle business crime in Hampshire
A new partnership has been launched to tackle business crime in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Police and crime commissioner (PCC), Donna Jones, announced the establishment of the Business Crime Partnership, aimed at reducing crime impacting
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Get into the festive spirit! Garden centre opens its Christmas shop
Dobbies Andover has opened its Christmas shop, offering customers a chance to explore its 2024 festive collections. The garden centre promises an immersive Christmas experience, with the scent of fresh Christmas trees and pinecones, the sound of
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IN THE DOCK: Andover cases heard in the law courts last week
HERE is a small round-up of Andover cases from Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court last week. An Andover man who assaulted a man and damaged his car has been jailed. Douglas Morton, 48, of Galahad Close, pleaded guilty to assault by beating a man
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DIY SOS-style makeover for charity helping people with learning difficulties
A charity for adults with learning difficulties has received a DIY SOS-style makeover. The Boaz Project, in Sutton Scotney, was the recipient of a day of work by UK Power Networks Services. The electricity infrastructure firm sent 40 staff
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Couple celebrate 20 years running local post office admit time has flown
The owners of the Post Office in Enham Alamein are celebrating their 20th anniversary of running the store, claiming the last two decades have flown by. Leslie Francis, 65, who was awarded an MBE in 2023 for her ‘contribution and difference made
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Back Through the Pages: When man fined 10s and 9s 6d for dangerous riding
EACH week the Advertiser's heritage writer David Borrett brings readers interesting news stories and letters from editions of the paper from years gone by. ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOUR YEARS AGO – FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER 1860 FURIOUS DRIVING George