The little-known story of Jane Austen’s brief engagement will be brought to the stage this weekend in Steventon, the Hampshire village where the celebrated author was born.
Excitement is building for Testbourne School’s annual Fireworks Night, taking place on Saturday, October 25th.
Motorists and commuters are facing significant delays today after an accident completely blocked the B3400 at Ashe in both directions. Emergency services are on the scene, and road users are being advised to avoid the area if possible.
Weekly food waste collections begin next week, starting the week of Monday 6 October. This new initiative is designed to help households recycle more efficiently, reduce the amount of food going to landfill, and support the borough’s environmental goals.
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