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This is what can happen if you are responsible for blocking a fire exit

Can you be fined for blocking a fire exit in the UK? The rules you need to know

Check to see if you could be fined for parking an parents and child space.

Check to see if you could be fined for parking an parents and child space.

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Can you be fined for parking in a parent and child space? The legal rules

Sound systems, your front door colour and overhanging trees are among the home improvements that you need to be very careful of.

Sound systems, your front door colour and overhanging trees are among the home improvements that you need to be very careful of.

These home improvements could land you an ASBO, a criminal record or large fine

Sound systems, your front door colour and overhanging trees are among the home improvements that you need to be very careful of.

Sound systems, your front door colour and overhanging trees are among the home improvements that you need to be very careful of.

These home improvements could land you an ASBO, a criminal record or large fine

Test purchases were carried out by the Andover Neighbourhood Policing Team

Test purchases were carried out by the Andover Neighbourhood Policing Team

Underaged cadets able to purchase vapes and alcohol in test purchase operation

Users and dealers of nitrous oxide are to face tougher penalties.

Users and dealers of nitrous oxide are to face tougher penalties.

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Laughing gas to become illegal within weeks amid tougher jail sentences

Advertiser reporter Lola Crossman

Advertiser reporter Lola Crossman

Disposable vapes

Will Andover shops sell vapes to an underage teen in Advertiser investigation?

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

Have you been fined for parking on a pavement in England before?

Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?

River Anton oil spillage

River Anton oil spillage

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Environment Agency could pursue enforcement action against River Anton polluter

Katie Piper. Credit: PA

Katie Piper. Credit: PA

Loose Women hit with Ofcom complaints after Andover-born TV presenter's baby comments

Photo: Councillor Phil North

Photo: Councillor Phil North

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Travellers who unleashed 'volley of verbal abuse' on councillor removed from athletics track

You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property.

You could be entitled to a share of a deceased relative’s property.

If you have one of these 170 surnames you could inherit a fortune

Predictions on gas prices ahead of April’s price cap in 2022. Photo via PA.

Predictions on gas prices ahead of April’s price cap in 2022. Photo via PA.

Energy bills could rise by £700 for the average household, predictions suggest

38 sexual assault claims were made against male Hampshire Constabulary officers

38 sexual assault claims were made against male Hampshire Constabulary officers

List of police officers dismissed by Hampshire Constabulary

Nurse suspended after forging paperwork and persuading colleagues to lie for her

Nurse suspended after forging paperwork and persuading colleagues to lie for her

Nurse suspended after forging paperwork and pressuring colleagues to lie for her

Here's what Andover Advertiser readers had to say this week

Here's what Andover Advertiser readers had to say this week

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Letters to the Editor - MP 'absence', Tesco thanks to town, and car meets

The site of the planned housing at Test Valley Farm in Chilbolton, owned by Andrew Gibson

The site of the planned housing at Test Valley Farm in Chilbolton, owned by Andrew Gibson

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Village will be 'blighted' by ex-councillor's housing plans, villagers claim

The latest Andover cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court

The latest Andover cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court

In the courts - Learner driver to stand trial for driving charges, and others

Kenneth Wells raped Violet Brown in Collingbourne Ducis in 1980. Credit: Street View/Wiltshire Police

Kenneth Wells raped Violet Brown in Collingbourne Ducis in 1980. Credit: Street View/Wiltshire Police

Man pleads guilty to terrifying rape he committed in village 41 years ago

The alleged attempted catalytic converter took place on August 14

The alleged attempted catalytic converter took place on August 14

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Police witness appeal after men allegedly tried to steal catalytic converter

Tidworth Town Council issued a statement following an allegation earlier this year

Tidworth Town Council issued a statement following an allegation earlier this year

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Tidworth councillor forced to resign after arrest released without charge

The site of the proposed winery and cafe in Cottonworth

The site of the proposed winery and cafe in Cottonworth

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Cheers! - Cafe and wine tasting coming to Cottonworth after winery gets go-ahead

Newbury Ambulance Station, where Mr Jones worked. Credit: Street View

Newbury Ambulance Station, where Mr Jones worked. Credit: Street View

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Tributes paid to 'kind' Hampshire paramedic after accidental overdose

The silos off Weyhill Road are slated for demolition. Credit: Chris Talbot (Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0)

The silos off Weyhill Road are slated for demolition. Credit: Chris Talbot (Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0)

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'Historic' silos set for demolition after council grants planning application

The site of the Delta Works in Shipton Bellinger. Credit: Street View

The site of the Delta Works in Shipton Bellinger. Credit: Street View

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Hopes for jobs at new antiques showroom dashed after planning refusal

The Essex men were sentenced at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.

The Essex men were sentenced at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.

Men caught trying to steal scrap metal in Barton Stacey sentenced

Andover XR at the recent Extinction Rebellion protests in London. Credit: Helen Moore

Andover XR at the recent Extinction Rebellion protests in London. Credit: Helen Moore

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Climate crisis: 'Don't be selfish - think about your grandchildren's future'

The new classroom being lowered into place. Credit: Harrow Way School

The new classroom being lowered into place. Credit: Harrow Way School

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'Exciting' development at Andover school as new science classroom installed

Louis Wood was jailed at Winchester Crown Court after he was stopped at junction 9 of the M3

Louis Wood was jailed at Winchester Crown Court after he was stopped at junction 9 of the M3

Army reservist, 32, jailed for couriering £176k of cocaine to pay off debts

The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court

The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court

In the courts - Assault denied, drug driving and speeding allegations

A 99-year-old alleged child sex offender may be unfit to plead

A 99-year-old alleged child sex offender may be unfit to plead

A 99-year-old alleged child sex offender may be unfit to plead

The successful bids for additional funding were made through Hampshire's PCC. Credit: PA

The successful bids for additional funding were made through Hampshire's PCC. Credit: PA

Funding boost for domestic abuse and male rape support services in Hampshire

Andover Advertiser - 27/8/2021

Andover Advertiser - 27/8/2021

Paper Preview for the Andover Advertiser, August 27, 2021

Queues on Weyhill Road in Andover following the closure of the A303 bypass

Queues on Weyhill Road in Andover following the closure of the A303 bypass

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Police chief praises emergency services after ‘difficult day’ of A303 crash

Paul with his find. Credit: Paul D'Arcy

Paul with his find. Credit: Paul D'Arcy

Andover man's magnet fishing hobby reveals 'gun' dumped in Stockholm river

The site of the proposed development in Houghton, and outline plans. Credit: TVBC/Street View

The site of the proposed development in Houghton, and outline plans. Credit: TVBC/Street View

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'Planning has to stop!' - Controversy over plans for new houses in village

The application for Creepers Cottage was considered by Andover Town Council on Monday, August 23

The application for Creepers Cottage was considered by Andover Town Council on Monday, August 23

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Town council gives support for Andover living home after controversial rejection

Oliver Gadney (inset) passed away following the incident on Newton Lane. Credit: Robin Webster (Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0) and Hampshire Constabulary

Oliver Gadney (inset) passed away following the incident on Newton Lane. Credit: Robin Webster (Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0) and Hampshire Constabulary

Tributes paid by family of Barton Stacey cyclist killed in car crash

Proceedings against Gary Wayne Collins were discontinued before he appeared at Harrow Crown Court on July 26

Proceedings against Gary Wayne Collins were discontinued before he appeared at Harrow Crown Court on July 26

Thruxton man acquitted of drugs charges after prosecutors drop case

Police have warned sellers to be vigilant when selling items online in Hampshire

Police have warned sellers to be vigilant when selling items online in Hampshire

Buyer beware: Thousands in goods stolen as thieves convince sellers they've paid

Here's what Andover Advertiser readers had to say this week

Here's what Andover Advertiser readers had to say this week

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Letters to the Editor: Council 'zealotry', gun tragedy, hospice praise & others

The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court.

The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court.

In the courts: Whiskey thief and speeders to face hearing

Maddison Taylor has applied to obtain a lawful development certificate for the use of Creepers Cottage as accommodation for those with learning disabilities

Maddison Taylor has applied to obtain a lawful development certificate for the use of Creepers Cottage as accommodation for those with learning disabilities

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New application for residential home plan following 'discriminatory' rejection

Neil Farley was sentenced for the assault which took place at Newbury Retail Park (inset). Credit: Street View

Neil Farley was sentenced for the assault which took place at Newbury Retail Park (inset). Credit: Street View

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Andover skip driver told man to 'f**k off to his own country' in parking dispute

Testway House in Andover is to be converted into 21 flats. Credit: Street View

Testway House in Andover is to be converted into 21 flats. Credit: Street View

Aster offices set to become apartments after go ahead given by council

The incident occurred on Newton Lane. Credit: Robin Webster (Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0)

The incident occurred on Newton Lane. Credit: Robin Webster (Geograph, CC BY-SA 2.0)

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Cyclist killed after car crash on country lane near Barton Stacey

Nine houses are planned for the site at The Lawn in Whitchurch

Nine houses are planned for the site at The Lawn in Whitchurch

Residents continue battle against plans for home of town's famous son

The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.

The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.

In the courts: Spitting denied, perfume thief jailed and drug driving charge

Andover Advertiser - 6/8/2021

Andover Advertiser - 6/8/2021

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Paper Preview for the Andover Advertiser, August 6, 2021

Southern Water received criticism for pumping dilute sewage into Pillhill Brook earlier this year

Southern Water received criticism for pumping dilute sewage into Pillhill Brook earlier this year

Southern Water bosses told 'clean up our rivers or hand back your bonuses'

The wall at Four Winds has been destroyed four times in the past decade. Credit: TVBC

The wall at Four Winds has been destroyed four times in the past decade. Credit: TVBC

Family whose wall is magnet for car crashes get approval for strengthening

Janet North, pictured after the assault, was found guilty at a court hearing

Janet North, pictured after the assault, was found guilty at a court hearing

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Andover woman, 62, fined £1,500 for spitting at mum and son outside school

USDAW's regional secretary says that the union plans to meet with Tesco Extra Andover's management following the assault

USDAW's regional secretary says that the union plans to meet with Tesco Extra Andover's management following the assault

Shopworkers' union 'to meet with Tesco bosses' after worker seriously injured after attack

The latest Andover cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court

The latest Andover cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court

In the courts: Andover assaults in the magistrates, and driving offences