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Charity forms partnership to boost support for elderly
This new partnership will help fund various services and activities, allowing Age Concern Hampshire to reach more elderly people in need.
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Emergency Alert System to be tested across the UK this year
The Emergency Alert System will be tested across the UK this year to help prepare for crises similar to Covid-19.
LIVE: Heavy traffic as road 'partially blocked' due to crash
The A3057, Romsey Road, is partially blocked due to a crash, with heavy traffic expected.
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Andover pub raises a pint to former punters at annual pool contest
The pub welcomed players and punters who toasted the memories of Sir Jim and Precious Pete at the 15th annual contest
Prostate cancer survivor shares how pioneering treatment changed his life
This decision came after a chance discovery about the treatment while reading a newspaper.
Andover man's appeal against refusal of hackney licence dismissed by court
An appeal by an Andover resident against the refusal of his hackney carriage licence has been dismissed at Salisbury Crown Court.
‘Glad you’re okay’ - Commuters show support as lorry driver speaks out after crash
The crash caused significant disruption, trapping drivers for hours and resulting in extensive recovery efforts and emergency repairs
Fears raised over plans for four industrial warehouses
Four industrial units planned to be built near Andover could receive a setback as councillors voted to object to the development.
'It brings peace and closure' - Funeral directors unveil Letters to Heaven post box
Chris White Funeral Directors on South Street in Wilton held a celebration event on Wednesday, January 15, which marked the opening of their new 'Letters to Heaven' post box.
Beauticians and hairdressers urged to sign up for domestic abuse awareness training
Beauticians and hairdressers urged to sign up for domestic abuse awareness training
Andover residents will have to pay more tax to the town council in April
The increase will mean an extra £11.51 a year per household after Andover Town Council voted in favour of the precept on Wednesday, January 15.
Knuckleduster and drugs seized in police raids
A knuckleduster and drugs were seized by police in Andover following a raid.
Only days left to apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter short course
Newsquest Young Reporter Short Course is currently recruiting students, with the deadline closing on Friday, January 17.
Watchdog calls for ticketless rail users to get 'yellow card' for first offences
A watchdog believes train passengers without tickets should be given a warning for their first offence and only face consequences after the second time.
Serious warning from major retailers about price rises ahead
Britain's biggest shop owners have issued a serious warning that they will be forced to sharply increase prices this year
How to spot the Royal Mint's rarest 50p coin selling for more than £100
The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on eBay this week
Controversial plans to protect River Anton backed despite fear of habitat destruction
Councillors agreed to not object to two applications, subject to archaeological mitigations and rights of way being established.
New housing supported by councillors but only if burial ground protected
Councillors voted to support a planning application for new housing but only if a nearby burial ground is sufficiently protected.
River Anton footbridge reopens after months of diversions
The bridge connecting the Western Avenue footpath with Andover town centre had been closed for safety reasons after it fell into disrepair.
Greenlight given to build solar panel farm to power Grade II listed building
Plans to build 144 solar panels opposite Bere Mill, Whitchurch, have been given the greenlight by BDBC.