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DWP guidance on Winter Fuel Payment eligibility and how much you could get

In England and Wales, older people may get DWP Winter Fuel Payments to help them with their heating bills.

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Costa Coffee hit by supply shortages ahead of 'busiest time of the year'

Costa Coffee stores across the UK are experiencing shortages of stock after disruptions "temporarily impacted deliveries".

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Cheap train ticket hack that can reduce your rail fares by 78 per cent

Spilt journey tickets were a hack used by travellers willing to do the legwork, but now the Virgin app does it all in one.

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What's the worst Christmas bonus you've received? 'A single teabag' 'paperclips'

From teabags and paperclips to mini torches and half-dead flowers, there have certainly been some odd ones 'gifted' to you.

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Winner of the Andover Advertiser Cafe of the Year 2024 announced

Winner of the Andover Advertiser Cafe of the Year 2024 announced

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Plans for six new homes approved for town

Meanwhile, over in Tidworth, six new homes have been approved on land behind 11 Station Road.

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Business 'snubbed and disappointed' after police withdraw officers from free training

The company approached Hampshire Police with an offer to train officers at a free event

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TV adventurer and former soldier writes book to help teenagers cope with life

TV adventurer and former soldier tries to help teenagers build resilience with new book

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Campaign launched to tackle drink and drug drivers this festive season

The campaign comes at a time of year when people will be out celebrating over the festive period.

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Flu warning following 'tidal wave' of new cases as NHS braces for 'quad-demic'

The NHS has warned of a “tidal wave” of flu infections in the last seven days, with a 70 per cent increase in hospital cases in England.

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AA reveals the worst days to drive this month amid Christmas traffic jam warning

The AA has issued a traffic jam warning for drivers across the UK amid the ‘busiest Christmas getaway on record’.

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Energy bills predicted to rise further in April ahead of January hike

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

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Scientists discover '99% proof' up to 100 big cats are prowling UK countryside

Scientists have said big cats are lurking among us in the UK countryside after DNA belonging to lions and snow leopards was found on a carcass.

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RSPCA reports 16% rise in animal neglect cases in Hampshire

This places Hampshire eighth in England for the highest number of reports.

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Ambulance service ordered to leave patients at Hampshire A&Es without handover

HHFT and SCAS are implementing the Wait 45 process meaning ambulance services can offload patients into ED without appropriate care space.

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Cash boost helps garden services team get off the ground

Cash boost helps tree surgery and fencing business get off the ground

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Hampshire conservationist honoured for 'exceptional leadership and innovation'

The award recognises Mr Durnell's 27 years of work with the trust, including the creation of England's first nutrient mitigation scheme.

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‘Get your eyes tested!’ urges Andover charity as region's drivers worst in UK

A leading sight loss charity is calling for drivers to book eye tests, to help prevent more road accidents on the region's roads.

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Andover Methodist Church on the hunt to find town's favourite Christmas Carol

Can you guess what’s Andover’s favourite Christmas Carol is?

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Young drivers risk £200 fine as 'extremely concerning' number admit breaking the law

The punishment for illegally using a mobile phone behind the wheel is six penalty points and a £200 fine