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  • Ten man 'Parish lose in tense finish

    Longparish v Hayling Island. Visitors Hayling Island won the toss and, as has been the case in every league game this season, Longparish fielded first, subsequently losing opening bowler Chris Clarke in the third over with a dislocated thumb. Ten

  • Three in a row now for Amport

    Amport v Highfield. Amport fell to their third straight defeat on Saturday after a under par performance against Highfield. Winning the toss and electing to bat on what looked a super track, Amport were in good spirits. The track was surprisingly

  • Town go down to last over thriller

    Andover v Basingstoke & NH. Andover came extremely close to toppling unbeaten Basingstoke and North Hants at a sun-baked London Road on Saturday but fell at the final hurdle in an enthralling encounter. Skipper Mike Adams, on his return

  • Seconds take leaders unbeaten record

    Andover II v Redlynch and Hale. Andover II made it four wins in a row with a tense five run win over table toppers Redlynch and Hale. Andover batted first and posted 190-9 from their 45 overs despite being on the back foot early, losing both

  • Local support for inspirational Stockbridge Dad

    “WE will make this a party to remember for Alex.” That’s the rallying cry from the community of Stockbridge, which has come together to show its support for its most inspirational resident. Ever since villagers heard about how young dad Alex

  • Scarecrows descend on Shipton Bellinger

    A VILLAGE has been adorned with scarecrow characters for its annual competition. Shipton Bellinger residents have been busy creating their characters to decorate the school, church, shops and homes across the village. Pre-school children got

  • Fourth win for Amport Twos

    Winterbourne II v Amport II. A well judged and calming 30no from Matt Whitwell ensured Amport II recorded their fourth victory of the summer A lost toss condemned Amport to an early fielding stint under the hot sun and an uncharacteristally wayward

  • Garden centre tea party in aid of Marie Curie

    ANDOVER Garden Centre on Salisbury Road is holding a Blooming Great Tea Party to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. The Blooming Great Tea Party is taking place at the garden centre until Sunday 29 June, with lots of fun activities to get

  • Missing girl found

    A MISSING Andover girl has been found. Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that 12-year-old Ines Freitas has been found after she went missing from her home in Andover on Sunday.

  • Lashings of talent hits Andover this Sunday

    Lashings CC have confirmed their team to play against Andover this Sunday June 29 with a 3pm start, to battle it out for the Naomi House Cup. And what a side it is... Their captain will be England legend, Phil DeFreitas and he has a gun side to

  • Appeal for missing Andover girl

    AN ANDOVER teenager has been reported missing. Officers are concerned about 12-year-old Ines Freitas from Andover after her parents contacted police on Sunday, 22 June afternoon. The most recent confirmed sighting of Ines was at Festival Place

  • Changes to vote registration

    THE way that people register to vote has changed. A new system called Individual Electoral Registration has been introduced, meaning that everyone is now responsible for registering themselves. Under the old system the head of the household

  • Police release Soltice statement.

    WILTSHIRE police have issued a statement following this year's Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge at the weekend which drew around 36,000 people to the ancient stones. Superintendent Gavin Williams, said: "We are pleased that the Solstice celebrations

  • Fun-filled day out in village

    LUNCH and a fun-filled day out at the Whitchurch parish fete is on the agenda at the former home of one of Britain’s greatest ever judges, Lord Denning. The fete will be held at The Lawn in Church Street on Saturday 12 July from 12.30pm to 4.30pm

  • Part-time course guide launched

    ANDOVER College is joining in celebrations for this year’s Adult Learners’ Week by launching its new parttime course guide. The launch aims to encourage people to improve their career prospects or develop a new skill or hobby by taking one of the