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Complex dentistry cases have led to delays, top Hampshire health boss says

Despite the increased average time, the service has seen a “positive” rise in the number of residents and children attending NHS dentists in the region

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Homeless veterans build and live in new homes in 'tremendous' ex-military scheme

The scheme is a collaboration between Alabaré, leading developer Lovell and affordable housing provider Stonewater.

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Popular postmaster delighted to volunteer at CarFest

The Post Office network supports Children in Need at many events and has raised thousands for the cause over the years.

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Roadwork budget to be cut by county council to bridge budget shortfall

Hampshire County Council has announced cuts to its road maintenance budget to help bridge a £175m shortfall.

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'Serious' two car crash on A303 sparks appeal for witnesses

Officers were called at approximately 11.20am to a report of a collision on the westbound carriageway near Sutton Scotney.

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LIVE: A303 closed due to a 'serious collision'

The A303 westbound is closed due to a 'serious collision'. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and consider alternative routes.

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Distraught mum's warning over deadly social media trend as son placed in coma

Cesar was placed in a medically induced coma for two days after suffering several seizures and going into cardiac arrest

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Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

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Mouldy bathroom? Aldi insider reveals 5 tips on how to renovate on a budget

Whether you have mould in your bathroom or paint strokes on your wall, Aldi's buying managing director shares 5 top budget-friendly tips to renovate.

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'This was my baby' - young farmer's watercress business crippled by sewage spill

The site, which is capable of producing three tonnes of watercress per week, was rendered unusable after a main sewer pipe burst nearby.

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Village celebrating links to Jane Austen ahead of 250th anniversary of her birthday

The Overton Jane Austen Trails shine a spotlight on Overton and the neighbourhood that Jane Austen knew and grew up in.

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Man given community order for assaulting four including two police officers

Buster Perkins, 28, of Stubbs Court, pleaded guilty to assaulting two police officers and two men at London Street on April 16.

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Almost 25 per cent of Hampshire libraries have closed since 2016

New data shows that almost 25 per cent of libraries in Hampshire have closed in the years since 2016.

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High street scaffolding still in place despite planned removal earlier this year

The scaffolding, erected in front of Ark Hair Design and Ladbrooks in June 2022 was due to be removed earlier this year, with work expected to complete in July.

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Man, 34, disqualified and given community order for dangerous driving

Mohammed Beelontally, 34, of Pilgrims Way, pleaded guilty to dangerously driving a Vauxhall Astra outside his residence on May 1.

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Martin Lewis issues warning to all low-income pensioners on Good Morning Britain

Martin Lewis has been particularly vocal over the past few weeks.

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Do you shop at Lidl? Supermarket's big update for shoppers using customer app

Lidl's original customer app which was launched in 2013 has now been shut down, the supermarket has confirmed.

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Warning to pet owners as rare animals 'stolen to order' by criminals

A sophisticated chicken heist saw eight rare birds worth a whopping £400 'stolen to order' from a charity

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GP urges pregnant women to have new jab to protect against 'unknown' illness

A GP is urging pregnant women in Hampshire to come forward for a new vaccination to help protect against an illness that can affect the lungs of their unborn baby.

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Police reminding residents to remain vigilant of doorstep traders

Test Valley Cops have posted on social media once again, after offering advice to people earlier this year.