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Tesco: Basingstoke man jailed for stealing from shop
Richard Burns, 41, of Alpine Court, was charged with four counts of theft from a shop and breaching a criminal behaviour order.
Cadbury Freddo chocolate bars on sale at Sainsbury's for 10p
Sainsbury's have dropped the price of Freddo chocolate bars to 10p for Nectar members, an offer which will be in place until May 7.
What discounts can pensioners and over 60s get in the UK?
These are the discounts pensioners and over 60s can claim from cheaper cinema tickets to discounted hotel stays.
How to maintain your shed as expert issues warning
An expert has warned how neglecting your shed could cost you £100s and what you need to do to help you maintain it properly.
Carousel Park: Calls for tougher action over who lives on site
Charlie Goodall raised the issues about Carousel Park, off Basingstoke Road, at the Micheldever Parish Assembly at East Stratton Village Hall.
Listed house owner given go ahead for pool despite concerns
The proposal submitted by the owner of Tile Barn Holt in Woolton Hill near Newbury was approved by a development control committee.
Disability awareness event to be held in The Malls
On Friday, April 26, The Basingstoke and District Disability Forum (BDDF) will be hosting its annual Disability Awareness Day.
Costello school spends £400k on new 'supervised' toilets
A BASINGSTOKE secondary school is spending £400,000 to tackle ‘poor conduct, bullying and self-harm’ in its toilets which will include open, supervised facilities with vape detectors and CCTV.
Winton Community Academy Andover: Upset over new toilet rules
A number of parents whose youngsters attend the Winton Community Academy, London Road, claim that the school is only letting children use the toilets during lunch time.
Back Through the Pages: Advertiser stories from years goneby
Each week the Andover Advertiser's heritage writer David Borrett brings readers interesting news stories and letters from editions of the paper from years gone by.
Co-op's 'Winners Share It All' competition offers chance to win £500
Co-op shoppers in Andover could bag themselves £500 and donate £5,000 to local causes just by swiping their membership cards.
Oakley Bowling Club receive grant to boost catering service
The grant has been used to purchase a new, larger fridge freezer for the club's pavilion, significantly increasing their capacity for food and beverage service.
BCoT students and staff take on the BRIT Challenge 2024
Participants across an organisation are encouraged to work together as a team to reach a target relating to the number 24 (24 for the BRIT Challenge in 2024).
Isington: Stolen Quad bikes could be in Long Sutton
The Quad bikes were stolen from a farm in Isington, near Alton, at around 9pm on April 16, and are believed to have travelled to Long Sutton.
Basingstoke: Man in his 40s sadly dies after incident
A MAN in his 40s has sadly died after emergency services were called to a petrol station. Emergency services were called to a report of a medical incident at the Sainsbury's petrol station in Wallop Drive, Basingstoke.
20 Hampshire bridges are unsuitable for HGVs, says RAC
The bridges in Hampshire were described in a RAC Foundation report as unfit for the heaviest vehicles.
Stockbridge secure three points against New Forest
Stockbridge secured three points in the New Forest with a convincing 4-1 win.
Andover Museum to hold exhibit with finds from Silchester
A 'one of a kind' exhibition that will showcase incredible finds from excavations at the Roman site of Silchester five decades on from the start of the archaeological dig.
Little London: Business units in the countryside refused
The plan was to build four business units for commercial use with associated parking and landscaping in Orchard Farm in Frog Lane, Little London.
Data breach by Basingstoke MP Maria Miller was 'human error'
‘HUMAN error’ was the cause of a data breach by Basingstoke MP Maria Miller who has apologised for the mistake which resulted in hundreds of people’s email addresses given out.