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There is no doubt about it, we are very fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places in the country. Away from the hustle and bustle of the big towns, there is mile upon mile of stunning Hampshire countryside to explore. But sadly, lockdown and the stay at home law has meant that people across the region have not been able to visit some of their favourite spots in recent months, save for those immediately on our doorstep when getting our daily exercise. Earlier this week, the P...

An Andover teenager has won the top prize for their wildlife photography in the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards. Ellis Owen’s picture, ‘Urban Kingfisher’, beat off competition from more than 11,000 others to win the 12-15 category. The 15-year-old took a picture of a female Kingfisher sitting on railings in the town centre, next to the River Anton. The prize includes a “prestigious” trophy, an exclusive photoshoot at an RSPCA animal centre, £350 of Amazon vouchers and a PIR Mot...