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How to stop a dog biting a postman? Royal Mail urges Brits to use vital 4-word sign
Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks
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Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct
New High Sheriff of Hampshire takes up post with pledge to champion sport
A new High Sheriff has taken up the post in Hampshire with a pledge to champion community sport.
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Man who carried knife in public and breached closure order is jaiiled
Tomas Lloyd has been jailed for breaching a closure order in Basingstoke and carrying a knife in Andover.
New community training hub opening in town centre
The hub will offer practical and accessible learning opportunities for businesses, care providers, parents and the wider community.
Drug driver clocked speeding at 103mph on M3 banned from the roads
Mason Greenfield, a drug driver who was caught speeding at 103mph on the M3 in Basingstoke, has been banned from the roads.
Three-bedroom home for sale for £265,000 in sought-after part of Andover
The property in Avon Court is located near local shops and within walking distance of the town centre and railway station.
Grateley school deemed 'not ready' for expansion to younger pupils by Ofsted
Grateley House School has been told it is not yet ready to take younger pupils or move into new classrooms after an Ofsted inspection raised concerns over curriculum.
Alan Titchmarsh shares the 7 plants that help birds to flock to your garden
Alan Titchmarsh has highlighted a number of plants that can help encourage birds to come into your garden
Care home residents knit blankets for rescue dogs
Millway residents have been knitting blankets for the charity’s dogs since November and recently completed an additional eight.
IN THE DOCK: Man who stole five handbags spared jail and A303 drug driver banned
The latest Andover cases heard in Basingstoke Magistrates' court, including a man who stole five handbags from TK Maxx and an A303 drug driver.
Two-bedroom 'light and spacious' coach house hits the market for £219,950
The property is located within the Augusta Park development and has its own private entrance with stairs leading up to the main accommodation.
Panel event to explore trust and transparency in media and public relations
It will bring together experts from journalism, PR, academia and industry to address challenges.
Minibus scheme clocks up 10,000 passenger journeys in less than a year
The minibus scheme covers Andover, Stockbridge, Conholt and surrounding villages.
Trustees and volunteers trained to better run village halls and community centres
Trustees from village halls and community centres across Test Valley have taken part in council funded training this month to help strengthen the way their buildings are run.
Furniture company giving away benches to promote connections and reduce loneliness
Lazy Susan Furniture is donating 40 free Friendship Benches to Hampshire-based charities, schools, hospitals and hospices.
Have your say on orders to tackle dog fouling and anti-social behaviour
The current PSPOs have been in force since June 2020 and are due to expire in June 2026 unless renewed.
UK drivers falling foul of commonly believed motorway myth and facing fines
Millions of us use the motorway everyday, but may be putting ourselves at risk of speeding fined due to an incorrect understanding of motorway cameras.
Expert highlights simple budgeting hack that could save you hundreds
The framework, recommended by financial experts at Money Supermarket, is designed to make budgeting and saving easier.
The areas of the UK you are most likely to be involved in a crash revealed
Data from the Department for Transport has revealed that one in every five road accidents happen in the same city