Andover Advertiser

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Retirement flats plan for town centre moves forward as demolition begins
Churchill Living Ltd and Housing 21 have applied to Test Valley Borough Council to replace the former offices with a retirement scheme for over-55s.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
End of an era as 1st Andover Girls’ Brigade bows out after 99 years
The company closed on Friday, July 17, ending a chapter that began at Andover Congregational Church in East Street in 1927.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community effort transforms Andover Museum frontage after anniversary milestone
Volunteers transformed Andover Museum's front garden after the attraction's 45th birthday celebrations.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover’s Queen of Kindness urges residents to count their blessings
An inspirational litter picker who believes in finding "the good in every situation" says attitude is everything.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Thousands of young people take up offer for meningitis B vaccine
The time-limited programme offers two doses of the MenB vaccine to eligible young people.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Small-batch charcuterie producer wins two stars from Great Taste Awards
A panel of more than 500 experts, including chefs, food writers, buyers and retailers, judge entries through rigorous testing and scoring.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Incredible' cancer care team at Hampshire hospital nationally recognised
The team has once again earned an “excellent” rating in all 10 categories, which cover referrals, diagnosis and end-of-life care.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:54:39 +0100
Michael Atherton visits Hampshire village to honour legendary cricket writer
A plaque honouring late cricket writer and Hampshire legend John Woodcock has been unveiled.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:38:28 +0100
Driver charged after Tidworth crash left 190 properties without gas
A 21-year-old man has been charged after a car crash caused a major gas leak in Tidworth.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:14:19 +0100
Police issue safety warning after Audi TT and lorry crash on major Hampshire road
Police have issued a safety warning after a white Audi TT and a lorry crashed on a major road in Hampshire.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Care home to hold free eye and ear health drop-in
A healthcare professional from Elite Sight Home Care will provide eye health checks, glasses repairs, hearing screening and ear wax checks.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum unveils programme of summer activities including code-breaking and crafts
Visitors can take part in creative trails, dress-up stations, jigsaws and interactive exhibits, including the chance to sit inside real helicopters.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road to close for two days for telecommunication works
Hampshire County Council has granted the closure to allow Traffic Control 123 to carry out telecommunication works.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thrilling action of motocross captured in our Picture of the Week
The photo shows the thrilling action of a sidecar motocross race, with multiple teams battling through a muddy corner at speed.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major housing scheme, change of use and tree works in latest planning applications
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 2nd August 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 ...

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Petrolhead' driver spared jail after filming himself drifting on roundabouts
A Hampshire driver who filmed himself performing stunts and drifting on roundabouts has been spared a jail sentence.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:39:54 +0100
Police officer calls out shoppers parking wrong at Asda, Tesco, Sasinbury's and more
A road safety expert has warned shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and more supermarkets that they are parking “all wrong"

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:38:08 +0100
UK drivers issued fine warning over common manoeuvre many are often getting wrong
Merge in turn, or 'zip merge,' is a common system where drivers use both lanes until a closure point, then alternate merging.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:37:16 +0100
Over 100 postcodes in England and Wales experiencing Royal Mail delays - full list
Over 100 postcodes across England and Wales are currently experiencing delivery delays.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0100
M3 motorway closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 for the weekend of August 7 to 9

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Free summer programme launched with family activities and meal kits
Activities include sports, games, cookery and family activities, with each family receiving a free weekly recipe and meal kit to take home.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Police officers and staff set off on 300-mile cycle tour for fallen colleagues
The riders are raising money for COPS, a charity that supports the families of officers who have died while serving.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
PHOTOS: 'Fortunate to have Anton Lakes but please stop dropping litter'
There are, however, a few visitors who insist on depositing their rubbish in or near the lakes, in one case within inches of the litter bin provided.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:08:06 +0100
Firefighters and gas engineers tackle leak after Tidworth crash
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Station Road at 9.09pm on Thursday, August 6, after a vehicle hit a gas main.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:04:49 +0100
Bournemouth Airport celebrating its 85th birthday following record-breaking year
Bournemouth Airport is marking 85 years of operations this week.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:49:46 +0100
Crash at Station Road junction cuts gas to 190 properties
SGN is carrying out emergency repairs after the overnight on Thursday, August 6, crash damaged a gas governor and prompted emergency services to evacuate nearby premises.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:38:19 +0100
MP backs calls to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers
A petition calling for PC Harper's killers to be excluded from early release has now surpassed half a million signatures.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:53:36 +0100
Engineers working to resolve gas leak 'as quickly and safely as possible'
Engineers are working hard to resolve gas leak in Tidworth fter a crash as a man was arrested.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:41:41 +0100
Families forced to evacuate after crash causes major gas leak as man arrested
A man has been arrested following a collision on Station Road in Tidworth that led to a 100-metre evacuation zone.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:23:44 +0100
LIVE: Road remains closed after crash causes gas leak and forces evacuations
A man has been arrested after a crash caused a major gas leak, police remain at the scene.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Rare aircraft takes to the skies at vintage gliding event
The open-cockpit, side-by-side glider was common in British skies in the 1950s and early 1960s but is now rarely seen flying.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'Hooray, Andover Museum lives on, but what is next for it?'
A buzzing, welcoming building telling an important story about the past but also shouting strongly about the present and the future.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Dig in! Families invited to uncover history this summer
Families can enjoy a summer of free, hands-on activities.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:52:40 +0100
60 jobs could be affected if Andover factory moves to Romania, company confirms
Around 60 jobs could be lost if plans to relocate an engineering factory to Romania go ahead, the firm behind the plan has confirmed.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:50:19 +0100
Man arrested after crash forced home evacuations and road closures around Tidworth
Amesbury Police said officers were called to the incident in Station Road shortly after 9 pm.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Flags on lamp posts should be done properly instead of being at half-mast'
This means that when I see our flag cable tied to lamp posts without permission, I have mixed feelings.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hair salon helping to celebrate people who inspire others
The award recognises those who lead by example, motivate those around them and inspire others through their actions, determination or positive attitude.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town centre arcade offers 10 free gaming tickets for over-50s
The arcade is offering 10 free tickets on Wednesday, August 12, for people aged 50 and over to try its games in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 900-home expansion spark traffic and countryside concerns
Bellway Homes has lodged an outline bid for up to 900 homes on farmland north of Saxon Way, with 1.5 hectares for community, care or commercial use and 33 hectares of public green space.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:44:13 +0100
What you can do if your neighbour's bins are overflowing
Here is what you should do and how your local authority can step in if your neighbour's bins are overflowing.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:43:30 +0100
HMRC to change mileage rates from September in update affecting millions of drivers
HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:41:25 +0100
Morrisons to make major change to checkouts at 200 stores with new AI technology
Morrisons is changing the way its self-checkouts work at 200 of its stores by introducing new AI technology to benefit customers.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:40:12 +0100
Raleigh owner files for administration putting 139-year-old British bikemaker at risk
Accell UK and Ireland (part of the Netherlands-based Accell Group), which is responsible for British bikemaker Raleigh, has filed for administration.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:39:26 +0100
'Excellent' UK furniture company falls into administration after 8 years in business
UK furniture company Furneo is at risk of closing down after falling into administration.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:38:18 +0100
Aldi announces major change affecting more than 300 products
Aldi say they are investing £100 million to reduce prices on 330 everyday items, including food, household goods, and personal care products

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:37:30 +0100
Tesco shoppers can grab £50 in points as Clubcard Challenges return
Clubcard holders can take part by selecting 10 personalised challenges through the Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app, either in store or online.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Networking event planned at Thruxton Aerodrome ahead of air festival
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the organisers of the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival to host a 'behind-the-scenes' networking event.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:09:12 +0100
Festival hosting 30,000 people wraps up after 'ridiculously fun' weekend
Camp Bestival has wrapped up another "ridiculously fun and sun-kissed" weekend, welcoming 30,000 people.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'The NHS has always been there for us, and we should never take it for granted'
My employment was within our National Health Service, and I cannot understand criticism or negative feelings of our NHS.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Four Fun Fridays celebrating 10th anniversary with packed programme
This year’s theme, Eco Explorers, will take children and their families on a journey through the natural world.

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