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Universal Credit and PIP cuts halted as Starmer announces benefits U-turn

Current Pip claimants will not lose their DWP benefits after the Government made concessions to Labour rebels on controversial welfare reforms.

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Pride flag, building repairs and more in latest Andover planning applications

The latest planning applications are in and include new flats, repairs to Andover buildings and a pride flag at Army HQ.

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IN THE DOCK: Man fined for damaging scratching post and beating woman plus more cases

The latest Andover Cases in Basingstoke Magistrates' Court including a man who broke a scratching post and beat a woman.

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Council seeking views on sites for thousands of new homes

With a need to identify enough sites for 15,878 homes over the next 17 years, the council anticipates "difficult decisions" about potential locations.

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'How can I spot a parcel delivery scam text or email?'

Parcel delivery scams are becoming increasingly common.

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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 27 to 29

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight record highest spring Covid jab uptake in South East

Hampshire and Isle of Wight lead South East in Covid-19 spring 2025 vaccine uptake, with 175,000 residents jabbed—highest regional vaccination rate.

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Garden centre to host summer activities and 'kids eat for £1' in the holidays

The club is aimed at keeping kids entertained during the school holidays.

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'They're very, very good': Art students hold successful exhibition

Students at Andover College showed off their artwork to townsfolk with a public exhibition.

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Hampshire residents to be allowed to recycle household food waste

The council estimates that 30,000 to 50,000 tonnes of food waste will be collected from Hampshire households.

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Chance to win behind-the-scenes animal experiences at Marwell Zoo

The auction is part of Marwell Wildlife’s fundraising campaign to support conservation efforts for the endangered Grevy’s zebra.

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Urgent government health warning issued as Salmonella cases linked to cheese

People can die from Salmonella via dehydration or if the bacteria enters the bloodstream, which can lead to sepsis — a life-threatening reaction

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Free bus travel for military personnel and veterans announced

The initiative is open to serving military, veterans and cadets, who can travel at no cost across all Stagecoach South local bus services.

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'Britain's most venomous' spider that could be crawling around your home

Discover more about "Britain's most venomous" spider - the noble false widow, from where you'll find it in the UK to how dangerous it is.

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Aldi brings back its school uniform bundle for a fiver, but be quick

Aldi's value back to school range is back this weekend - hitting stores earlier than ever this year

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Discontinued Discos crisps labelled 'best to ever exist' to return after 20 years

KP Snacks is set to relaunch Pickled Onion Discos crisps in stores across the UK in August after they were discontinued in 2005.

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Homeowners taking action to avoid new Double Council Tax rules

Property owners are reportedly looking for loopholes to avoid paying double Council Tax on second homes and holiday lets

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'I want to give something back': Former soldier opens sports card shop

He survived cancer, and now a former soldier is helping people "collect them all" with his new sports card shop.

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Composer awarded grant to support launch of new music business

After years of composing part-time, demand reached the point where he made the decision to turn it into a full-time business.

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Supermarket giant looking to hire 80 staff for roles across Hampshire

Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, currently operates more than 1,050 stores nationwide and employs more than 45,000 people.