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The race is on to become new council leader for East Hampshire

A CLANFIELD councillor is vying to become the new leader of East Hampshire District Council.

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Staff help stop Hampshire library hours cut

CONTROVERSIAL plans to cut opening hours at Emsworth library have been avoided thanks to the dedication of staff.

BACK TO NATURE The tarmac has now been removed on the old A3. Below, the Hindhead Tunnel

Restoring tranquility to Hindhead is a big part of the new tunnel’s legacy

IT’S been seven months since the Hindhead Tunnel opened, and now finally the old A3 has been left to the wild.

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Woman in her 60s wanted after abuse

POLICE are hunting a woman in her 60s after a horse rider says she was abused.

A flying start – MP meets young apprentices at leisure centre

MP DAMIAN Hinds found an apprenticeship scheme was in fine health when he toured a leisure centre.

Meeting deferred over housebuilding plans

RESIDENTS have postponed a meeting to discuss their concerns over housebuilding plans for Lovedean.

Brass band on winning form at competition

TALENTED musicians walked away with armfuls of awards at a regional competition.

LAUGHS Gulf war veteran Allen Parton and his dog, EJ, meet the Queen at an event held at the Houses of Parliament

Queen’s delight at finally meeting hero dog Endal Junior

THIS was the moment one of the world’s most famous assistance dogs met one of his biggest fans – the Queen.

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Hampshire’s police chief calls for rise in council tax precept

HAMPSHIRE’S Chief Constable is calling for a rise in council tax for policing as the force battles spending cuts of up to £53m.

Crash causes tailbacks on the A3

TRAFFIC queues have been building up on the A3 and A3(M) during rush hour after a crash.

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Watch out for police escorting caravan to South Harting

RESIDENTS are being urged by police to remove their cars along a rural route while police escort a vehicle.

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Petersfield school hold a gig in a church

MUSICIANS from a school in Petersfield filled a London church hall with Baroque to Barbershop.

Hampshire’s adoption service is rated ‘good’ by body

ADOPTION services in Hampshire are ‘consistently good’, according to the latest report by government inspectors.

Another councillor resigns from Horndean Parish Council

A COUNCILLOR is to leave a parish council – the sixth in the past year.

Plant trees for the Queen in Horndean

THE Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be marked with the planting of 60 trees.

Hampshire parents failing to get kids vaccinated

MANY parents in Portsmouth and south east Hampshire are failing to get their children immunised fully, figures show.

Elderly and vulnerable are targeted in new phone scam across Hampshire

TRADING Standards have released a warning about a new phone scam that promises lottery winnings.

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Picture shows Woodcroft Farm and field next to Linnet Close. 
Land to the west of Woodcroft Lane, and Woodcroft Farm in Waterlooville, has been ear-marked for a new house development.

Picture: Allan Hutchings (120195-752)

Villagers vow to stop plans for new homes

VILLAGERS say they will not give up on their mission to stop Lovedean becoming too built up.

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Spotlight on unsigned bands at East Hampshire festival

YOUNG unsigned bands are being given the chance to appear alongside top rock outfits at an alcohol-free festival.

Hampshire set for a broadband boost by 2015

HAMPSHIRE is set for faster broadband speeds after county council proposals were given the green light.

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Masterchef in Clanfield

AN AWARD-winning local farm will feature on a television show focusing on Britain’s coastal food.

Council tax hike on the cards for East Hampshire

A TOWN hall is to defy the government by putting up council tax.

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East Hampshire council objects to South Downs National Park homes

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build hundreds of houses in the heart of South Downs National Park have been recommended for refusal.

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Have your voice heard on East Hants housing developments

SEVERAL major developments are planned across East Hampshire – and residents have the chance to have their say on what the area will look like over the next 16 years.

Hampshire’s school meal prices held

THERE is good news for parents as the price of school dinners served by Hampshire County Council’s catering service will stay the same for the fourth year in a row.

Fundraiser close to many hearts

PEOPLE are being encouraged to get fit this February and help save lives.

A walk along the South Downs can blow away winter blues

BLOWING away those winter blues can be achieved by a brisk walk along the South Downs.

MEP takes up the reins again

A HAMPSHIRE MEP has been re-elected to lead a European Parliament committee.

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