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Have kids aged 15 - 46? HMRC could owe you thousands - here's how to check
HMRC is urging parents to check if they are missing National Insurance credits that could add £100,000 to their state pension pots
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Decision on Hampshire councils' devolution plans imminent as timeline laid out
Council chiefs are waiting to learn if proposals for devolution have met the government’s statutory tests.
Woman who dedicated her life to caring for others celebrates 100th birthday
June, whose given name is Rosamond Mackenzie, who spent her life as a midwife, has celebrated her 100th birthday.
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'Town Centre gym puts cardiac members on the scrapheap'
Better gym in Basingstoke Town Centre have stopped their cardiac rehabilitation programme.
Thousands of pounds raised for victim of house fire in which 29-year-old died
DOZENS of people have donated thousands of pounds to a fundraiser to support one of the victims of a house fire in Old Basing.
M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of June 6 to 8
Andover school celebrating 50 years in education
An Andover school is celebrating 50 years in the education business.
Andover girls' water polo team secure two impressive league victories
The young squad demonstrated their ability to outplay their more experienced senior counterparts.
Organisers of Andover Pride speak on the event's return
Pride is returning to Andover and the Advertiser has spoken to the councillors leading the town council's organising committee.
'This little kid saved us' - Dad who lost everything in flat fire shares story
A stepfather has started a fundraiser for his son after him, his partner and their daughter were affected by the Charlton Road flat fire.
Call for Hampshire residents to take part in Big Butterfly Count
Last year was one of the worst years for butterflies, prompting a UK-wide "butterfly emergency" declaration by wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation.
Hampshire man combining hiking and biking for three peaks challenge
The fitness coach and experienced downhill racer has designed the three-day event, dubbed the 'Challenge for Change', in memory of his late mother.
Jobs fair to bring together a host of employers and offer advice
Test Valley Borough Council, organisers of the fair, highlighted the impact of last year’s event, which resulted in at least 10 job offers.
Ex-addict to walk 8,500km journey to raise awareness for suicide prevention
A former addict who shares her struggles through poems on TikTok plans to walk 8,500km to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
Airline announces new winter flight route from Bournemouth Airport
The expanded programme is in response to demand from holidaymakers wanting to escape the long British winter.
CCTVs may be installed in taxis under new council consultation
A consultation considering whether CCTVs should be installed in taxis and private hire vehicles will be launched by a local licensing committee from the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
Man caught fly-tipping in Basingstoke handed conditional discharge
The court heard how he was not in possession of an environmental permit.
Hampshire police volunteers honoured for community service
The awards formed part of Volunteers’ Week and were presented by Assistant Chief Constable Tara McGovern.
Woman who dedicated her life to caring for others celebrates 100th birthday
June, whose given name is Rosamond Mackenzie, who spent her life as a midwife, has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Campaigner maps every public bin along key route through town
She spent seven days photographing bins, litter picking along the way, and speaking with local businesses.