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Railcard warning as woman receives £1,100 fine despite buying a train ticket
Tash Bacarese-Hamilton had been traveling home from a funeral when she was handed the £1,100 fine
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Two persons from Andover jailed as ASB awareness week begins
Officers say they are tackling the problem head-on by delivering a series of enforcement actions in recent weeks.
Chair of talking newspaper steps down after more than 10 years
Mike Shellard has stepped down as the Chair of Andover Talking News, a local charity for visually impaired people, after more than a decade.
Health provider recognised for work with perpetrators of stalking
The psychologist-led intervention works with stalking perpetrators to address the root causes of their behaviour, aiming to reduce the risk of reoffending.
Vote now for your favourite countryside project in Hampshire
The shortlisted projects tackle climate change, celebrate protected landscapes and promote grassroots community initiatives.
Project aims to gather feedback from residents on health and social care
Action Hampshire is organising online workshops for voluntary sector organisations to learn how they can help collect these stories and experiences.
Do you recognise this man? - Investigation into drug possession incident
Police are looking to identify this man in relation to a drugs possession incident in High Street, Andover.
‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal
Could you be affected by these planned rail works over Christmas?
The works have been scheduled during the festive season when fewer people use trains, to minimise disruption.
More than 100,000 people have used new community pharmacy services
The initiative allows community pharmacists to advise on how to manage a condition and provide prescription-only medications.
Plan to relocate GP surgery to new premises in village near Andover
In addition to hosting the surgery, the building will also accommodate a hairdresser, office space, and a rentable community facility.
10-year mental health and dementia strategy hailed an 'exemplary project'
The strategy, co-created with lived and learnt experience, seeks to transform care pathways from 2024 onwards, based on local population needs.
WATCH: Mischievous elves take over zoo ahead of Christmas event
The Glow Marwell event is running from Friday, November 29 to Monday, December 30, with a free zoo visit from 1pm.
Health body pledges support for service personnel, veterans and their families
The region has the highest number of veterans, armed forces personnel and their families in the country.
Andover's Katie Piper opens first ever UK Garmin store - and it's in Hampshire
A host of famous faces officially opened Southampton’s new Garmin store in Westquay
Town council objects to amended plans to build 25 homes on green space
Andover Town Council has again objected to plans to build 25 homes on green space in Walworth Road, Picket Piece, Andover.
Plans to build stables and dressage area at country manor set for approval
Plans have been submitted by the owners of manor house in Quarley, near Andover to build a stable block and dressage area for their horses.
Locals 'delighted' as village hall wins green energy competition
Village hall wins green energy competition
In the planning: Developments and extra security measures
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending November 8.
Map reveals the Hampshire Japanese Knotweed hotspots you need to be aware of
Japanese Knotweed sightings around Hampshire are recorded by Environet, with Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester being among the hot spots