1. Department: Nonfood

Hampshire store wins Countryside Alliance community award

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A Hampshire Spar has been named the best village shop and post office in the south-east of England in the Countryside Alliance awards. Spar Enham Alamein has served its community for more than 25 years and is operated by Leslie Barry and her partner Tim…

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