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DVLA MOT, driving licence and tax renewals alert to drivers
It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence
Wheelie-bin £80 fine ruling for breaking little known rule
Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
Faulty smart meter warning issued to millions of homes
It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly
DWP Pensions: Expert warning as deadline approaches
Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits
Family aim to revive interest in wood carver and artist Maxie Lane
Maxie, a renowned woodcarver, artist and author, led an unconventional life which unfolded in various corners of Hampshire for many decades.
Picket Piece Village Hall to be upgraded after TVBC funding
Picket Piece Village Hall, serving a community that has grown from 90 homes to 1,000, secured £245,000 in funding to expand and upgrade its facilities.
Stonegate pubs in Andover could face closure - full list
Unions have warned that hundreds of pubs across the South East could be at risk as pub company Stonegate after it said there was no guarantee it could continue as it struggles to refinance a £2.2bn debt.
Rail strike dates May 2024: See the planned strike days
Train drivers from ASLEF will go on strike towards the beginning of May 2024 across the UK
Easter bunny surprises residents with visit at Naomi House
On April 6, the Easter bunny flew into Naomi House & Jacksplace on a helicopter.
Shoplifter, 44, banned from nine supermarkets in Andover
Ella Dingwall, 44, and of Camelot Close, Andover, was handed a two-year criminal behaviour order starting from April 9.
Highlands Road in Andover to be closed for works this week
Hampshire Highways will carry out carriageway surface repairs on Highlands Road on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 23.
Hampshire councillor steps down over 'confidentiality issues'
A Hampshire councillor has been asked to step down from the county council due to ‘confidentiality issues.’
WhatsApp verification code scams could steal your account
Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for cybercrime and fraud, has received reports of the WhatsApp scam
Budget airline warning to holidaymakers from Which?
Airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air can be more expensive than rivals such as British Airways when extra costs are added, a study found
How to stop flies coming into your home as fly season looms
A home expert has revealed 7 top tips for keeping flies out of your home this spring and summer.
Hampshire police officer has 'no place' in force after racist messages
A police officer who was barred from serving for sending racist WhatsApp messages has "no place within our force," Hampshire Constabulary has said
The spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign has begun
The rollout of the COVID-19 spring vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is underway.
Andover man takes on push-up challenge for cancer charity
Bobby Mackie, 53, has embarked on a month-long challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Jordan Wylie embarking on triathlon from Italy to England
Adventurer and TV personality Jordan Wylie has embarked on an expedition to travel from Italy to Blackpool. The Whitchurch resident will cycle, kayak and run.
Test Valley Crematorium launches twilight funeral services
Test Valley Crematorium, a Hampshire facility, is now offering twilight funeral services from Monday to Friday.