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M3 eastbound near Basingstoke closed due to overunning roadworks

The M3 eastbound is closed due to overunning roadworks.

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Teens light fires, cause damage and set off fireworks as police address parents

A group of teenagers started fires, set off fireworks and caused damage in Tidworth last night

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Thief jailed for swiping £10,000 of perfume from Boots

A Romanian thief who has been convicted of shoplifting in five different European countries has been jailed in Britain after he stole £10,000 worth of perfume in one single raid.

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Teens light fires, cause damage and set off fireworks as police address parents

A group of teenagers started fires, set off fireworks and caused damage in Tidworth last night

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Man arrested after items worth more than £1,000 stolen from Andover shop

Man, 35, arrested after items worth more than £1,000 were stolen from Andover shop

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Hazmat team investigates 'suspicious substance' as two people fall ill

A hazmat team investigated a suspicious substance after two people fell ill near McDonald's in Joule Road, Andover.

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Christmas market fundraising for hospice to bring festive cheer to Andover

The Countess of Brecknock Hospice will hold its annual Christmas Craft Market on Saturday, November 16 at the building located in Andover War Memorial Hospital, in Charlton Road.

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Woodland lights trail and owl displays perfect event to lift spirits

The 17-night-long event includes an illuminated woodland trail and stunning owl flying displays, with music and storytelling

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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

Anyone with these medical conditions could be exempt from paying council tax, how to check and apply.

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Five of the best Hampshire Christmas markets to visit for some festive fun in 2024

Various Christmas markets can be found around Hampshire for 2024 including at Southampton, Winchester and Andover

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Back Through Pages: When Andover residents got first taste of 3D films in 1924

Each week the Advertiser's history writer David Borrett brings readers interesting news stories from editions of the paper from years gone by.

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Wallop Wheels and Wings is returning in 2025 and tickets are already on sale

The 2025 event is set to be bigger and better than ever with a huge array of classic and supercars/bikes, and a Concours D ’Elegance showcasing some of the finest cars at the event.

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Fire at Andover Hospital contained to one room

The incident occurred on the first floor of the hospital’s office building, with fire crews receiving the emergency call at 4.04pm.

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A dozen businesses handed top food hygiene ratings in Andover

These are the best and worst food hygiene ratings handed out in Andover in October 2024.

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Residents encouraged to ‘Ask the Leader’ at event in Tidworth

Wiltshire Council is continuing to host its series of community events across the county where people can ask questions to find out more about the work of the council, with the Leader of the Council having visited 15 of Wiltshire’s 18 community areas so far.

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Tesco urges customers to book free flu jab appointments this winter

Tesco is encouraging its customers to get flu jab appointments at its pharmacies across the UK this winter.

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Kemi Badenoch to become new Conservative Party leader as Rishi Sunak steps down

The winner of the Conservative Party Leader has been confirmed as Kemi Badenoch seeing Robert Jenrick lose polls.

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Hampshire County Council leader: 'Labour budget deeply disappointing'

This was a deeply disappointing budget for Hampshire County Council, for local growth and for our businesses.

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Scott’s shoe shop: A glimpse into Andover’s lost architectural gem

No one could deny Scott’s was a pretty building from tip to toe with its roof-level dormer windows, topped with intricate ridge-tiling and finials.

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‘He’s our baby and we miss him’ parrot owner desperate to find missing pet

The owners of a parrot which flew off after being startled, is pleading for people to keep an eye out for his safe return.