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'Tarot card reading brought up elephants and got me thinking about spirituality'
Spirituality is defined in many ways. My personal feelings relate to how being spiritual is about anything beyond mere physical existence, including ghosts, spirits, and religious feelings.
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Care home raises hundreds for wildlife hospital 'close to their hearts'
The care home has a long-standing connection with the hospital, with many staff having personally taken injured birds and animals there.
New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers from April
These changes 'will give hard-working cleaners, librarians, school cooks and other public servants the security in retirement they deserve,' say ministers
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Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland closing more bank branches this year
Among the bank branches planned to close are 40 Lloyds bank branches, 14 Halifax location and 17 Bank of Scotland sites.
Coca-Cola launches 2 new flavours of 'fan favourite' drink - have you tried it?
Coca-Cola has launched the new Cherry Float flavour, expanding its popular cherry range in the UK.
Wellbeing programmes helping residents stay healthy and active
A wide range of prevention-first programmes and services are being delivered across the county.
Flooding and drainage works see main road close for up to nine days
Vigo Road in Andover will be partially shut for 24 hours a day from Saturday, February 14, to allow Hampshire County Council to carry out drainage works after heavy rainfall.
'Lovely' two-bedroom bungalow up for sale for £330,000
Shops, bus routes and other everyday services are described as being within easy reach of the bungalow.
Couples invited to take part in wedding fair at Andover Guildhall
It will showcase a wide range of independent wedding businesses offering services from venues and catering to styling, jewellery and cakes.
Students visit farm where crops are turned into renewable energy
The students were given a tour of the farm’s biogas plant and shown how crops grown on-site and by partner farms are converted into clean energy.
Amended planning bid submitted for padel courts amid noise concerns
Revised plans have been submitted for an indoor padel sports facility at Grateley Business Park, with the applicant seeking changes to operating hours and restrictions on amplified music.
Northern Area planning applications- what is coming to your area?
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 1st February 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ or e-mail to: planning@testvalley.gov.uk
Care home where residents 'feel safe' rated 'Good' by CQC
Rothsay Grange Care Home in Andover rated "Good" by CQC for safety, quality care, and well-trained staff. Operated by
Photo centre shares top tips to capture romantic moments this Valentine's Day
Mark Fell Photo Centre has shared three ideas to help couples turn captured memories into lasting keepsakes.
Four-bedroom family home on a secluded plot on market for £535,000
The red-brick property offers generous living space and sits on a secluded plot.
Hampshire charity receives fresh funding to help families
A charity is celebrating fresh support for families thanks to new funding
Businesses invited to next breakfast meeting
The next Andover Business Breakfast is now open for registrations.
Column: Budget increases needed to protect and maintain services
In January, Andover Town Council concluded the lengthy and open process of setting its budget and council tax precept for the next financial year, 2026/27.
Hampshire residents urged to only use A&E in a life or limb emergency
This follows a major incident declared after a fire at Southampton General Hospital, which broke out on Sunday, February 1.
Flood alert issued for village as river levels continue to rise
The Environment Agency has issued an updated alert for the Wallops in Hampshire, where high river levels could pose a risk of flooding.