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"Marry Her": Judge's verdict for labourer who reported himself over teen love

He was spared a prison sentence after the 15-year-old told a judge they planned to marry in three months and she would then resume her studies.

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Have kids aged 15 - 46? HMRC could owe you thousands - here's how to check

HMRC is urging parents to check if they are missing National Insurance credits that could add £100,000 to their state pension pots

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Family thank boy, 11, who alerted everyone to devastating fire that destroyed homes

A stepfather has started a fundraiser for his son after him, his partner and their daughter were affected by the Charlton Road flat fire.

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Andover school celebrating 50 years in education

An Andover school is celebrating 50 years in the education business.

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Organisers of Andover Pride speak on the event's return

Pride is returning to Andover and the Advertiser has spoken to the councillors leading the town council's organising committee.

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M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of June 6 to 8

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Ex-addict to walk 8,500km journey to raise awareness for suicide prevention

A former addict who shares her struggles through poems on TikTok plans to walk 8,500km to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

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Column: Truly 'the best of our England' - a visit to the New Forest

Not so far away, but such a great escape is our New Forest. ‘Oh to be in England, now that summers here! Reading up the history, of our New Forest was interesting to read. Easy as on our computer systems, yet I learned more about our ‘green and pleasant land’.

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Jobs fair to bring together a host of employers and offer advice

Test Valley Borough Council, organisers of the fair, highlighted the impact of last year’s event, which resulted in at least 10 job offers.

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Airline announces new winter flight route from Bournemouth Airport

The expanded programme is in response to demand from holidaymakers wanting to escape the long British winter.

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Ambulance service receives 3,000 calls a month for falls and frailty

Falls among older adults cost the NHS more than £2.3bn annually, with most of that cost relating to hip fractures.

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Woman who dedicated her life to caring for others celebrates 100th birthday

June, whose given name is Rosamond Mackenzie, who spent her life as a midwife, has celebrated her 100th birthday.

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Campaigner maps every public bin along key route through town

She spent seven days photographing bins, litter picking along the way, and speaking with local businesses.

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EU holiday spot to let Brits skip queues with passport e-gates after new deal

Faro Airport will become the first European holiday destination to let Brits skip queues and use passport e-gates

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Parents in the UK believe they had safer childhoods than their children

The majority of parents and carers of children aged 18 and under living in the UK believe their own childhood was safer (63%) than their own children’s.

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The M&S Beauty Bag is back and it's worth £210 - but there's a big change

Shoppers will be familiar with the M&S annual summer beauty bag, with its skincare, haircare and fragrance treats.

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Political party makes 'difficult decision' to close Andover branch

A political branch has been formally closed.

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IN THE DOCK: Fine for man carrying kitchen knife and other cases

A round-up of recent cases from the Andover area heard at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court.

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Support your school in the Andover Advertiser's £1,000 giveaway competition

The Andover Advertiser is today launching our bid to support schools - with the power in readers' hands as to which pupils benefit from a £1,000 boost.

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Nearly 900 knives removed from streets during police crackdown

Officers also executed a weapons-related warrant, conducted Section 18 searches, and seized 10 knives during targeted operations.