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What do you think of Olympic protests?
11:15am Wednesday 16th April 2008
PORTUGUESE Pedro Cova doesn't watch much TV, so says he does not know a lot about the furore over the torch relay and Beijing hosting the games.
"I know people are complaining, but I'm not totally sure why," said the Andover resident, who was in the High Street with his dog Spot.
He also said he enjoys watching the football, athletics and swimming events, but probably won't have the time to see very much.
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‘Bad road’ needs an upgrade
HAMPSHIRE County Council have delayed work on the C29 – Overton to A303/Micheldever Road – until early next year, despite the poor state of the road.
Editor's Comment
It’s sometimes quite depressing to read and hear about the increase in nasty crimes such as knife attacks, violent robberies and the anti-social behaviour of a section of the younger generation.
Mr Gary William Rose — Miss Lynne Marie Vearncombe
THE wedding of Lynne Marie Vearncombe and Gary William Rose took place at the St John the Baptist Church in Allington, Wiltshire.
MP seeks review in Shannon case
Dewsbury MP and government minister Shahid Malik called for an independent review into the contacts social services had with Shannon Matthews prior to her disappearance in February.
Hospital tenders invited
TENDERS will be invited in January for a new outpatients’ department at Andover War Memorial Hospital.
Irish come to Foxcotte Park
This Sunday sees rugby’s Guinness Premiership side London Irish's Community Coaching team coming to Andover RFC to relaunch their Community Club Partnership Scheme at the Andover clubs Goodship Ground at Charlton Down.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
BEN Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett-Smith and David Schwimmer are back together again in the animated sequel about a group of four New York animals wanting to return home.
SHUTER SALLY...
SHUTER SALLY VERONICA Wife of Philip Richardson and mother of Jacqui Fincham died after a long battle with cancer on 17 November 2008. The funeral was held in France on 20 November 2008 and a memorial service in England will be announced in the New Year. Donations to a cancer charity of your choice.
What do you think of the VAT reduction?
YVONNE Waghorn, a pensioner from Andover, believes the drop in VAT will have no effect on her.
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