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Pool wins but opts out of final
POINGDESTRES' Dave Pool swept to victory in the third round of The Nigel Turner/Thompson Group Financial Planning Sunday Series at Wytherington Farm. His catch of 44lb of small carp gave him £300 in prize money as his peg 67 on the outer circuit on Topmoor
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Hall's 11-medal haul includes six golds at Bournemouth
FAREHAM NOMADS' Peter Hall was named top male swimmer at the Bournemouth Open Meet. The 14-year-old amassed a total of six gold and five silver medals from 11 events in the open and age group events. Perhaps his best swim was in the 400m medley, recording
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Access 'nightmare' for disabled man
A WHEELCHAIR-bound Botley man can only look enviously through the windows of village pubs, restaurants and shops as people go about their daily business while he is stranded outside. Adrian Porter, 34, pictured, who has multiple sclerosis, can't get a
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DAY 47: Port bosses coming under fire
SOUTHAMPTON port bosses have come under fire for failing to find out how the food for birdlife will be affected if they build a huge new dock at Dibden Bay. Associated British Ports is planning a £750m con-tainer terminal at Dibden Bay, which has attracted
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Whirlwind Asker demolishes Christchurch
Andover 7, Christchurch 2 ANDOVER announced that the fight for the JWL title is still far from over or to be more precise Dave Asker made the statement at The Portway last Thursday night as he scored four of the goals - and arguably a fifth which went
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Lions put Swans to sword in last home league game
Andover 9, Swanage Town 0 ANDOVER bowed out with a one-sided stroll in their last home league game of the season at The Portway last Saturday with striker Paul Odey - affectionately known to the Lions' faithful as 'The Honeymonster' - starting and finishing
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Lions go to Fleet for JWL title showdown
Whitchurch United 0 Andover 2 ANDOVER will be heading for a JWL showdown with North Hants neighbours Fleet Town at Calthorpe Park in their final league game of the season on Saturday. Ken Cunningham Brown's table-toppers have a single point advantage
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivings: Procyon Leader, ro/ro, 0600, 40; Tanabata, vehicle carrier, 0700, 34/35; Victoria, cruise ship, 0700, 105; CMA CGM Normandie, container, 0830, 206; Rotterdam Express, container, 1300, 205; Euklid, general, 1730, 47; Autoline
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Eastleigh pipped in real gala thriller
TWENTY-SIX wins were still not enough to give Eastleigh Fleming Park Swimming Club victory in an exciting first-round Premier League Gala which went to the wire at Alton. Just a couple of points separated Eastleigh from the home team and eventual winners
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Winchester rue missed opportunity
WINCHESTER were left to reflect on what might have been after being beaten 3-2 by Fareham in the Hampshire HA Cup semi-finals at King's School. "Overall it was one of our best performances of the season, but we missed a hatful of chances," sighed the
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Trojans crowned champions
TROJANS clinched the English Hockey Association Women's Division 1 title after forcing a 1-1 draw at relegated Bradford on Saturday. Even though nearest challengers Wimbledon won 1-0 at Harleston, a draw was enough to ensure Trojans a coveted place in
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Thieves 100mph getaway
POLICE are hunting two thieves who travelled along Hampshire's country roads in their getaway car at speeds of more than 100mph. On Tuesday afternoon the men were stopped by a police patrol car in Marlborough Street car park in Andover. After breaking
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Anxious wait for Premier pair
SOUTH PREMIER League pair City of Portsmouth and Fareham, are awaiting their fate - either to go up, or stay up! In Portsmouth's case, a place alongside neighbours Havant in the EHA Division 2 next season beckons - provided they can get through the forthcoming
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Trojans look in mood to capture the title
TWO matches to go - and Trojans are within touching distance of a place among the elite of England Women's hockey next season. They go into Saturday's penultimate match against fourth-placed Harleston at Wellington (1.30pm) with a narrow one-point lead
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Coronation Day: Where were you?
THE Andover Advertiser invites its readers to submit their memories/anecdotes and photographs of how they celebrated Coronation Day in 1953. Were you enjoying a street party, taking part in a fancy dress parade, involved in sports, in a pageant or any
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Long service bobby scoops special award
AFTER 23 years serving with Hampshire Constabulary, Sgt Sheila Edwards from Andover police station has been awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by Chief Constable Paul Kernaghan. Originally from Winchester, Sgt Edwards joined the force in
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CLA launch gamekeeper awards
GAMEKEEPERS are part of the traditional fabric of rural life, but the job they do and the contribution they make to the conservation of the countryside, is often misunderstood or overlooked, say the Country Landowners Association. Now a search has been
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Firm but fair policy
SINCE January 2001 Testway Housing has carried out 12 evictions involving a variety of people throughout Test Valley. Testway Housing News says the company's aim is to give support to those householders who are struggling to keep their home. But under
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Blue tits top withIsland birdwatchers
THE BLUE tit has claimed top spot on the Isle of Wight in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch for 2002. It is the first time the figures for the Island have been given separately from Hampshire, although in 2001 for both counties the blue tit was also the
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Information for bone disease sufferers
PEOPLE wanting to learn more about the bone disease osteoporosis can do so at a public awareness meeting held by a local support group. The event, organised by the National Osteoporosis Society Isle of Wight Support Group, takes place at the Ryde Theatre
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Pahars injury may mean Brett starts
SAINTS top scorer Marian Pahars is struggling to be fit in time for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa. The Latvian has a calf strain and, according to manager Gordon Strachan, he is a major worry. Strachan said: "It is not looking great. We shall obviously
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CRAWLEY'S DREAM DAY
John Crawley was awarded his county cap before making his home debut for Hampshire yesterday - and described it as a day to remember. Crawley, fresh from scoring a record-breaking 272 at Kent, spent the day in the field at the Rose Bowl as Leicestershire
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Hants lose their grip as Wells digs in
While 1,800 spectators enjoyed a Rose Bowl adorned by the new £2m pavilion, Leicestershire skipper Vince Wells capitalised on a batting track that seems to have matured into a belter over the winter. Four championship matches failed to go beyond three
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Amport start the new season in style
AMPORT started the summer with a thoroughly successful and enjoyable club match on Sunday, with some sparkling performances setting the scene for what they hope will be a bright Summer for the village club. Dividing the players equally into teams it was
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Teenagers lead way for seconds
ANDOVER 2nd XI started the season in fine style with two resounding wins with 16-year-old Mark Coplestone (53) and 15-year-old Tim Clarke (61no) leading the way in last Saturday's opening game against Basingstoke 2nd XI. Basingstoke had earlier amassed
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Andover dust off the winter cobwebs
Andover 7, Christchurch 2 ANDOVER announced that the fight for the JWL title is still far from over or to be more precise Dave Asker made the statement at The Portway last Thursday night as he scored four of the goals - and arguably a fifth which went
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Atherley pair are national champions
ATHERLEY rounded off the indoor season in magnificent style by becoming English Indoor BA mixed fours champions. Their rink of Jean Arnaud (lead), Ella Dibble (two), Steve Spreadbury and skip Peter Ward carried off the title 21-13 against local club Ryedale
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White heads for Eastleigh
EX-SAINTS midfielder David Hughes will not be alone as Eastleigh's player/assistant manager in the Jewson Wessex League next season. Ambitious, new Ten Acres boss Paul Doswell has recruited former Peterborough and Exeter City centre-back Chris White as
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City facing uphill battle
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH'S EHA National League hopes took a five-goal knock at Ipswich. They were beaten 5-3 by the East Anglian side and now face a do-or-die visit to the Milton Keynes hockey centre over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. The Ipswich defeat
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Trojans back among elite
TROJANS are England Women's Hockey League, Division 1 champions - and are back among the country's Premier Division elite. They rounded off a stunning post-Christmas run with a title-clinching 1-1 draw at Bradford. The result put the West Yorkshire side
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Peveril pride of county
Barton Peveril College's boys' team have taken top honours in the Hampshire Sixth Form College's Cup after beating Havant 3-1 in the final. The Eastleigh lads were particularly thrilled to beat the Havant side who have several premier league players in
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What's ahead for Trojans...
Trojans title winning girls are facing a massive step up in standards, but should be good enough to hold their own in the top flight of English Women's hockey next season. That's the view of Alison Wakefield, one of two survivors of the Trojans team that
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Men's Hockey: Fareham escape the drop
FAREHAM'S relegation fears are over. They will take their place in South Premier League, Division 1 next season after all. The Bath Lane club was left sweating on its Premier status after finishing third from bottom. But, when EHA National Division 2
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Phone mast health fears
OPPOSITION to new generation '3 G' mobile phone masts is mounting but Test Valley Borough Council, along with other local councils, has been told it cannot consider the possible health impact on neighbours provided the proposals meet a minimum standard
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Draw good enough for Trojan women
TROJANS will be crowned English Hockey League Women's champions if they draw their final match of the season at bottom of the table Bradford on Saturday. One point will be enough to secure the title for Trojans, who have swept to the top on the strength
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That's very handy, thanks
THE Grapevine Community Centre at Perham Down has undergone a makeover thanks to staff at Wilkinson. A team of volunteers from the Bridge Street store painted the reception area of the centre, toilets and administration areas as part of its Helping Hand
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Women's Hockey: Trojans hoping for big night in Bradford!
TROJANS are on the brink of a memorable English Hockey League championship triumph. A 2-0 win over Harleston Magpies means they need only draw their final match at bottom-of-the-table Bradford Newts on Saturday week, April 6, to be certain of winning
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Young mums endure a living hell
TEMPORARY accommodation provided for young mums and homeless people in Andover's Junction Road is little short of a living hell, according to a grandmother who visits the property regularly. Teri Blake, whose 20-year-old daughter has been there since
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Campbell collects Hampshire trophy
TROJANS have been formally crowned Hampshire League, Division 1 champions after finishing the season a massive nine points ahead of Wimborne Wayfarers, their nearest rivals. South Premier League chairman Mike Ward presented the trophy to skipper Campbell
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Council duo mark 25 years service
WHEN Mick Drozd completed 25 years service with Test Valley Borough Council he asked the local authority to make a donation to charity rather than receive a gift. He is involved with the contract services department and started work in November 1976.
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Watch where they sit says MP
Andover MP Sir George Young believes the seating arrangements during the budget debate give a good clue to which departments have got the best deal out of the Chancellor. "Before the Chancellor got up to deliver his budget statement, I looked to see who
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New top tabler for town
ANDOVER Round Table has a new chairman. Mark Bladen took over the role from Nigel Baxendale at the annual meeting of Andover Round Table, setting out his plans for the year ahead. "We are keen to attract up to 10 new members this year and would welcome
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Mum's lost ring plea
ANDOVER mother-of-two, Louise Bone, is heartbroken after her husband accidentally lost her diamond solitaire engagement ring in Tesco's supermarket on Monday evening, 15 April. "I had not been well and the ring did not fit on my finger so my husband had
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Spreading the word: Pupils should be in school
POLICE and education welfare officers stopped 81 people in a crackdown on truancy. The sweep was part of a countywide initiative running in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Officers from Andover, Stockbridge and Weyhill teamed up with the education officers
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Outsmart the car criminal
IN the first of a series Wiltshire Police vehicle crime officer, Pc Jerry Oakes, offers his advice on how to defeat the car criminal. "We are fortunate to live in a beautiful part of the country, with many fine walking areas surrounded by lovely rolling
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What's in a name, surprise yourself
A NEW name has been unveiled for Andover's 450 guides following a decision to change the national title from the Guides Association to Girlguiding UK. The town's guides will now be known as Girlguiding Andover -and the strapline 'Surprise Yourself' has
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Going, going, gone . . .
THE sky above Hatherden Primary School was filled with coloured balloons as pupils enjoyed a house fun day. The balloon race, organised by the PTA, marked the end of a day of activities involving all the pupils at the school. The classes were divided
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Hard surface bars riders complains member
A NEWLY-elected member of Test Valley Borough Council has complained about the asphalting of part of the Test Way because it means she can no longer ride her horse in the area. "I can't ride my horse between Romsey and King's Somborne because the former
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Crash victim to get £3m compensation
A WOMAN left braindamaged and wheelchair-bound following a tragic car accident has been awarded almost £3 million after winning a 10 year battle for compensation. Following the settlement, Victoria Loader's family are now hoping the money will enable
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Actor's glory days recalled
THE glory days of the actor/manager Sir Donald Wolfit were remembered by his family, members of his touring theatre group and friends when a plaque commemorating his life was unveiled on the George and Dragon in Hurstbourne Tarrant. It was the brainchild
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Homes will cause traffic chaos predicts protester
AN Andover man is campaigning against a 24-home development which he says will cause major traffic problems. Mr John Davis, of Leigh Gardens, has been alerting passers-by with a placard urging then to object to a 24-home housing estate off Leigh Road.
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Blue tits top withIsland birdwatchers
THE BLUE tit has claimed top spot on the Isle of Wight in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch for 2002. It is the first time the figures for the Island have been given separately from Hampshire, although in 2001 for both counties the blue tit was also the
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Wodehouse show to visit Island
THREE Isle of Wight venues are to host a play based on the writings of PG Wodehouse next month. The play, Right Ho! Wodehouse is by Christopher Owen, and forms part of the Island's rural touring programme, Arts Away, delivered through the Island council's
