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Alton is famed for its Public Gardens, the Watercress Line and nearby Jane Austen’s House. But there’s no Nemesis Reborn, Wicker Man or Oblivion. Paul Coates investigates why generations of thrill-seekers have found themselves in the wrong Alton.
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Man arrested for alleged attack on Gurkha veterans
Nostalgia
Peeps into the Past: A century of care in West Street
Peeps into the Past: Farnham men's link to a grisly execution
Entertainment
Friendship of Flora Twort and Stanley Spencer on display in exhibition
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One of Britain’s most extraordinary days out at Blenheim Palace
One pass, endless summer memories: Merlin Annual Pass summer sale
Community news
Hampshire and Surrey clubs and societies news
Your weekly horoscope with Russell Grant
Surrey residents asked for Heathrow expansion views
Blue-green algae alert at Frensham Great Pond
Haslemere signal box handed over to community trust
Police seek info about woman walking on A31
Unbeaten century sets up emphatic win for Waverley
Setback for Ollie Harfield in recovery from knee injury
Last junior national finals for Farnham Roller Hockey Club quartet
New trustees aim to bring cricket back to The Glebe in Liss
Cricket
Alton earn emphatic Twenty20 win against Odiham & Greywell
Alton's second team slip to defeat at Fareham & Crofton
Opinion
Greg Stafford MP: If war is coming, Britain must be ready
Mountain Warehouse opens new Farnham store
Weather
Amber heat warning issued for Surrey and Hampshire
Student aims to become youngest woman to run the length of Britain
Explore what lies between the covers of Agatha Christie's books
Damian Hinds MP: Clarkson’s Farm and the reality of farming
Outrage after alleged racist attack on Gurkha veterans
Beggars belief: Former mayor shocked by counter response
Heatwave warning: 32°C in Surrey and Hampshire
Farm-themed cake wins big competition for Ropley baker
Man delivers life-saving ambulance into war zone
Paintings celebrate Birdworld's feathered stars
Golf
Blackmoor step in to host two events for Hampshire Salver
Business
Liss based Ensurety gets a welcome boost from Theo Paphitis
Football
Shots slip to late defeat against Pilgrims
Champions Town slip to defeat at Hayes
Former Waverley chief executive takes on new role as Alton Town Clerk
Hop into Easter Fun at The Paddington Bear™ Experience!
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