Part of the Choice Care Group, Ravenna Lodge supports up to 11 people with mental health support needs.

AB..E Children’s Boutique is opening its first permanent shop on Ludgershall High Street, selling pre-loved and new clothes, toys, books and gifts locally.

The service aims to reduce delays, streamline the discharge process, and help more people recover in a home or community environment when safe to do so.

Beans on toast has risen 33% in price over the past decade, according to new research. See which supermarkets sell the cheapest baked beans for 27p.

UK motorists who bought a car between 2006 and 2015 from 37 brands may be owed part of £56m set aside for compensation

The RAC estimates it now costs nearly £100 to fill a typical family car with diesel—£31 more than before the start of the Iran conflict.

Hampshire County Council seeks a fairer share of Vehicle Excise Duty and long-term funding to tackle its £550m-£600m road-maintenance backlog and potholes.

The show features more than 60 Christmas songs and carols, including favourites like White Christmas, Sleigh Ride and Winter Wonderland.

The nursery offers children daily hands-on experiences on the farm, from counting freshly collected eggs to learning how animals are cared for.

The free event is open to veterans, serving personnel, the wider Armed Forces community and supporters.

Six people arrested after police raids in Andover on September 28. Suspected class A drugs, cash, a knife and pepper spray were seized.

Pharmacy First allows people to receive advice and treatment for common health conditions directly from a community pharmacist without needing to see a GP.

A charity has been praised for its work tackling rural isolation and food poverty.

Motoring experts have warned UK drivers not to get caught out by speed camera myth that could leave them with a fine, points and even a driving ban

Hampshire Police appeal for dashcam footage after more than a dozen vehicles were damaged and a catalytic converter stolen in Middle Wallop on September 27.

Anton Infant School in Andover wins £500 in Amazon vouchers after pupils and the community collected Andover Advertiser tokens for new resources.

More than £9,000 was raised for a local charity that uses horses to transform the lives of disabled children and adults at its annual golf day.

Adams Morey opens an all-makes TRP Workshop in Andover, boosting HGV and LCV servicing capacity and creating new jobs for technicians and transport staff.

Solent Airport will be closed to visiting aircraft for a three-hour emergency exercise.

Households could save £175 a year as Ofgem’s energy price cap rises in October to £1,723, by draught-proofing homes and turning thermostats down before winter.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street will have slightly different TV schedules this week due to a UEFA Nations League football match.

The DWP has confirmed the exact birth date and qualifying week for the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for eligible pensioners.

The estate agents said the house is "ideally suited to families or buyers looking for a comfortable home with useful living space and an attractive garden".

The Mayor’s Ball 2026 was held at Antrobus House in Amesbury to support Salisbury & District Samaritans. It was organised by Wood Wellbeing founder Natasha Wood and Amesbury mayor Laura Knight.

A simple win when improving your savings is using a savings account, rather than keeping it in a current account.

Members of Andover Flower Club helped bring a major floral festival to life with their creative talents.

Andover fire: 43-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after suspicious blaze on The Drove. Police enquiries continue.

Man arrested after reported assaults at Tidworth funfair on September 25. Wiltshire Police appeal for witnesses; suspect held over offensive weapon and ABH.

Discover five autumn walks near Andover, including Anton Lakes, Rooksbury Mill, Charlton Lakes, Harewood Forest and Danebury Hill Fort in Hampshire.

The site was among 228 lots listed across southern England in the latest online auction held by Clive Emson Auctioneers.

Andover pubs lost: The Lamb Inn, Bishop Blaize, Andover Arms and Merrie Monk closed between 2009 and 2014, as the town's pub scene changed over the years.

Stagecoach South driver Adrian Jeffrey celebrates 30 years behind the wheel on Service 16 between Broughton and Winchester during Catch the Bus Month.

More than 150 people joined a 30-bike, 50-mile charity ride-out and family fun day at The Chute Club, raising £2,000 for Naomi & Jack’s.

A new petition is calling for the State Pension age to be reduced to 65, with thousands already backing the proposal.

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

Red X signs are used to close lanes in the event of an obstruction, and ignoring them can result in a fine of up to £100 and three penalty points.

A semi-detached home set in a peaceful village is up for sale, featuring kitchen/dining room doors that open to countryside views.

Wood Wellbeing won the title of Best Wellbeing Specialist in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026.

Activities included daily walks, step machine sessions and dancing, with all steps logged towards the campaign total.

Hampshire residents question a sign wrongly naming Oxfordshire County Council as SSEN plans a September 30 road closure on Cole Henley Road near Whitchurch.

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 18th September 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, S...

Sunnyfields Farm and Pickwell Farm are among the Hampshire sites where you can pick your own pumpkin for 2026

Community artwork Where the Ash Trees Grow is on display at Andover’s Chantry Centre after an intergenerational project funded by Test Valley Borough Council.

Andover museums secured until March 2029 with £150,000 from Test Valley Borough and Andover councils, while Hampshire Cultural Trust plans long-term funding.

Andover driver Samantha Lange was banned for 12 months after failing to provide a blood sample. Basingstoke court also heard an Overton breach case.

The photo shows a fallow deer resting peacefully on a carpet of autumn leaves.

A photograph of Andover High Street taken in 2017 captures a part of the town centre that has changed considerably in less than a decade.

ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week due to the broadcaster airing a football match on Tuesday evening (September 29).

The Food Standards Agency has warned customers not to eat several affected products sold by retailers including Tesco and Waitrose.

Anyone found in breach could face civil or criminal penalties, including the possibility of imprisonment.