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Your jobs safe, call centre workers told
HUNDREDS of workers at a national building society's call centre in Hampshire are today celebrating job security. Staff at Abbey's Segensworth offices feared for their livelihoods amid speculation that their work would be exported to India. The Abbey
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Freshwater Fishing: Poingdestres' Pete hits form
POINGDESTRES' Pete Newman came out on top on a high scoring match on the Broadlands Match Lake. Anglers needed 39lb even to make the frame but Newman fished corn and pellet to take 20 carp to the scales to 6lb for a total of 77lb 12 oz from peg 16. That
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GRIZZLY BEAR VICTIM'S SON SUES SURVIVOR
THE fiance of a Hampshire artist killed by a grizzly bear is locked in a court battle with his son over the ownership of several of his works. James Percy-Lancaster is suing Cherry Reksten, claiming she has several paintings by his late father, Trevor
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Court forces rebel Fred to pay up
A PENSIONER has been forced to back down by a court in his battle against council tax rises. Fred Estall, 80, had refused to pay his council tax until someone explained what his money was being spent on and had even said he would go to prison before coughing
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Charity offers Hope in cancer research project
A NEW study into colorectal cancer is being funded by Southampton medical research charity Hope. The research, which will hunt for a cure for the second most common cause of cancer death, will use the latest scientific techniques. Little progress has
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Roadshow is an exercise in healthy living
TRANSPORT, congestion, pollution and health were the focus of the day at a special event in Southampton. The Active Transport 2004 Roadshow took place at the Bargate and was organised by Southampton City Council on behalf of transport and health chiefs
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You are so kind!
MORE than a dozen Good Samaritans have been in touch with the Andover Advertiser offering to help an 81-year-old Kimpton man in his efforts to visit his seriously ill wife in hospital each day. The modest volunteers, many of whom asked not to be named
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Flood defence budget
THE Environment Age-ncy's Hampshire and Isle of Wight flood defence committee has approved a budget of £7.25 million for the next financial year - an increase of £250,000. Members also supported raising £566,000 under new funding arrangements, which means
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Capturing the magic of ELO
VETERAN tribute act Magic bring the sounds of 70s supergroup ELO to the stage next month in Salisbury. The group has performed all over the world. Hot on the heels of their Queen tribute show, their latest soundalike showcase, A Kind of ELO, is set to
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Debate on Big Brother
One of the subjects to be debated by a local school is 'Big Brother Nation' in the annual Youth Speaks competition organised and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Andover. Four local schools have entered the event and there will be teams competing at two
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Police plea after house burglary
WHITCHURCH police are appealing for witnesses after cash and a handbag were stolen from a house in St Mary Bourne. The burglary happenedsome time between 10.30pm on Tuesday 6 January and 6am the following morning. Entry was gained through a rear door
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Lady Stars are blazing the trail
Ladies' basketball: National League - Division 2 South Solent Stars 79, Essex Swifts 45 Solent Stars continue to set the pace at the top of the division after an exciting finish to the Women's Basketball Event at Hamble Sports College. The first quarter
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Football: Stocks have the Witt to win
Hampshire League - Premier Division Locks Heath 2, Stockbridge 3 THERE was plenty of entertainment at Locks Heath Rec on Tuesday night as both teams served up a feast of scoring chances, the visitors eventually winning through on the back of a bizarre
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Test-driving the Daihatsu Copen
THE eagerly-awaited Daihatsu Copen sportscar, with its Mercedes SLK-like electric folding roof, has finally arrived. For just £12,995 on-the-road, standard equipment includes the electric folding metal hardtop, power steering, twin airbags, anti-lock
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Harry misses out on Jeffers
POMPEY boss Harry Redknapp has missed out on signing striker Francis Jeffers on loan. Jeffers has struggled to make an impact since re-joining Everton on loan from Arsenal this season. "I am looking for a striker as we are desperately short - I have only
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Bowls: Finish is a nailbiter as young guns go to work
THE GAME of bowls in decline? Definitely not, judged by the magnificent two-day tournament witnessed at Palmerston when the brightest young talent from the four Home Countries locked horns for the British Isles crown. Whether dressed in the white of England
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Table Tennis: Generation are so close to the title
GENERATION II can virtually touch the Southampton Premier League title after a convincing 8-2 win against Alpha A. Charlie Childs' Fareham-based team are ten points clear of Snows A, who could only draw with Waterside A 5-5. Waterside B lead Division
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Clamping fury!
PEOPLE visiting Hythe Marina - many to see Queen Mary 2 before her spectacular departure - have had a nasty surprise when they returned to their cars. One was retired traffic warden Tony Saunders, 63, who is no stranger to traffic regulations but was
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Tony's search for mum goes on
SEPARATED from his family since the age of eight Cambridgeshire man Tony Seale, now aged 59, is piecing together his past after meeting his cousin Beryl for the first time in nearly 50 years. An appeal to find his family in the Andover Advertiser led
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Villagers on the run
ENERGY was high at the weekend as more than 110 people took part in Barton Stacey's fun run in aid of Cygnets Playgroup. It was the ideal opportunity for people to work off the extra pounds put on over the festive period and help raise money for the playgroup
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CAB keep crucial services
THERE will be no cuts to vital Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) services in Andover and Romsey - despite a 10 per cent reduction in borough council grant from April. Staff at the bureaux were asked to consider how to make savings without reducing opening
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FOOTBALL: Sydenhams Wessex League success prepares City for the long trip north in the FA Vase
City steal a march on title rivals - last 16 of the Vase is now the target Winchester City 5, Whitchurch Utd 0 WINCHESTER City had a very good day last Saturday - not only did they secure a fine win themselves, but the two other main championship contenders
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Parachute Andy admits 'I'm scared of heights'
SOMEONE with a fear of heights wouldn't normally be the ideal candidate to undertake a parachute jump. But Smannell resident Andy Blizzard is determined to overcome his fear and shed a stone and a half before taking the plunge to raise funds for Smannell
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Brave Dawn loses her fight for life
Dawn Szmytki has lost her battle with motor neurone disease - before a medical extension to improve her quality of life could be completed. Dawn, who was featured in the Andover Advertiser during her family's battle to secure the extension at their Roman
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WRESTLING: Winchester man goes in at the deep end
Aviv will grapple with a tough test at River Park AVIV Mayaan will be tackling a major challenge in the wrestling ring in Winchester tomorrow night (Saturday 17th). The 18-year-old Israeli is taking on FWA British heavyweight champion Doug Williams in
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In Port
Today's Principal Arrivals: Hojin, vehicle, 0200, 43; Velazquez, ro/ro, 0930, 105; Hual Tropicana, ro/ro, am, 40/41; Autoprestige, ro/ro, 1230, 201; P&O Nedlloyd Torres, container, pm, 206; Hual Tricorn, ro/ro, tba, 40. Today's Principal Sailings:
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New governor welcomed at city prison
WINCHESTER prison has offered a warm welcome to its new governor who has now taken up her post. Cathy Allison has replaced Jim Gommersall who ran the jail for the last three years. He left after being promoted to a newly created post concentrating on
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Gran bruised after paving trip
A GRANDMOTHER was left with severe bruising after tripping on a loose paving slab - despite council chiefs being aware of the problem. Pauline Childs, 83, was walking along Above Bar Street in Southampton when she suffered the fall. But civic leaders
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Drag act Danny's £13,000 antiques auction
SOUTHAMPTON based drag artist Danny La Rue is putting more than £13,000 worth of antiques up for auction - because he is moving house. But it does not mean the 76-year-old star is ending his love affair with the city. He is looking for a smaller home
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Hitting the right notes for charity
SHAKE off the winter blues at a new year charity music extravaganza being organised by Peter Symonds College. The college's very own 'Jazz Detectives' will be out in force to entertain alongside "Tom the Voice", a Tom Jones sound alike. The event will
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Toy story too!
UNWANTED toys will be given a new lease of life at a special toy service to be held in St Mary's Church, Andover on 1 February. Children are being encouraged to give something back to others less fortunate than themselves - be it unwanted Christmas presents
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Runners and riders line up
HIGH winds and overnight rain failed to dampen the spirits of 230 fun runners and cyclists who tackled an eight-mile cross country course in Stockbridge at the weekend. Participants at the 17th Stockbridge fun run raised more than £1,500 for Wessex Heartbeat
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Scott Centre gets facelift
CHILDREN visiting The Scott Centre in Andover are set to benefit from a £10,000 makeover. With the help of an £8,000 grant from the Headley Foundation and Henry Smith Charities, the centre is to get a complete facelift inside and outside. The Scott Centre
