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Couch potato or sofa surfer?
1:17pm Tuesday 19th August 2008
Christine Davis, from Andover, can tell she uses her mobile more than her TV or the internet - because she gets a hefty bill.
"I'd be lost without it," she said.
She watches only a couple of TV programmes including the news, but adds that she rarely uses the internet, and when she does, she gets her son to do it for her.
Editor's Choice
‘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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