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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 900 homes on edge of town spark power and water concerns
Andover Town Council has objected to plans for up to 900 homes on farmland north of Saxon Way.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Test Valley Business Awards 2026 spotlight sustainability as judging begins
The category honours organisations that have successfully embedded greener practices into their operations.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Asian street food arrives at motorway services near Andover
A taste of South Asia is now on the menu for motorway travellers.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:02:19 +0100
UK to warn citizens to stock up on food and water in case of national emergency
A new scheme from the UK government aims to improve public resilience in the face of national emergencies

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:01:42 +0100
Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter
The October energy price cap will rise by 4%. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:40 +0100
Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid
Campaigners want the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:59:39 +0100
How to save on energy bills as Ofgem price cap rises £60 to £1,723
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:58:07 +0100
Shoppers warned 'do not eat' wraps sold in Sainsbury's and Morrisons due to recall
Summit Foods is recalling various filled wraps, which are sold in UK supermarkets such as Sainsbury's and Morrisons.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:58:46 +0100
Millions face a £312,000 pension shortfall – five ways to boost your pot
Workers face huge pension shortfalls, with some £312,000 behind their retirement target. Experts reveal five ways to boost your pension pot.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Hampshire faces England’s biggest predicted funding shortfall of £179.7m
The council expects to be £179.7m short by the end of the 2027/28 financial year, according to analysis by the BBC Shared Data Unit.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Chris Packham bringing new tour to town with rare and personal insight
Packham will share stories from his lifetime of dedication to nature, taking the audience on a journey from his childhood bedroom to unforgettable experiences.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
School withdraws sixth form just one week before start of term
The Wellington Academy in Ludgershall made the decision for the 2026/27 academic year after a review concluded that current student numbers would not support a "high-quality post-16 experience."

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Art exhibition capturing moments of change opens at studios
The show is curated by Fiona Cassidy and Will Woods and includes sculpture, painting, drawing and photography.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:04:28 +0100
Till stolen from dry cleaners in Andover while staff member was at back of shop
The theft took place at around 12.45pm on Monday, August 24, at Ben’s Quality Dry Cleaners on Union Street.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:15:39 +0100
Firefighters urge drivers to take care on A303 amid field fire
Smoke from a large field fire may drift across the A303 and cause visibility problems for drivers.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Inquest opens after man found collapsed outside hospice
AN inquest has opened into the sudden death of an Andover man in March.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hampshire residents reminded to plan ahead for bank holiday healthcare
Residents are being reminded that help is available for common illnesses and minor injuries, and to order their repeat prescriptions in good time.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:58:06 +0100
LIVE: Crews dealing with 'large fire' near A303
Crews are dealing with a large fire near the A303.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:07:46 +0100
Students given urgent warning to get free NHS MenB jab before Freshers' Week
Nearly one million students are being urged to get a free NHS MenB vaccination before heading to university

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Borough council proposing changes to parking restrictions and bays
At the Chantry Centre multi-storey car park in Andover, electric vehicle charging point parking bays would be removed from level 2A.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Contractor acquired in deal to support further growth and expansion
The deal will boost its compliance and energy services capabilities and grow its presence across the south of England.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road to close for seven days to allow for work to be carried out
The council said the closure is needed "to allow works to be carried out on or near the road".

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:14:30 +0100
Millions of new coins with King Charles' portrait heading into circulation
The Royal Mint has shared that millions of 10p coins with King Charles' portrait will be heading into circulation

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:13:27 +0100
Emmerdale star feared being written out of ITV soap after 9 years in recent storyline
Emmerdale star Katie Hill has revealed she feared her character Sarah Sugden would be written out of the ITV soap - here's why.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:06:09 +0100
Ryanair passengers warned to check luggage restrictions or risk fines of up to £51
Ryanair passengers should be careful when taking a crossbody bag on flights with them alongside a cabin bag.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Victorian home with outdoor kitchen on the market for £550,000
Located on Junction Road, Andover, the property is currently listed by Austin Hawk Estate Agents.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Cynicism is the best weapon we oldies have against scams'
Of course, we oldies aren’t targeted to the exclusion of other age groups, but senior citizens are recognised as being particularly vulnerable.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Airfield closed indefinitely after student pilot seriously injured in crash
Popham Airfield is closed until further notice after a 62-year-old student pilot crash-landed, suffering life-threatening injuries.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Business installs solar panels to cut energy costs thanks to £5,000 grant
The system is expected to save around four tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year and reduce the company’s energy bills.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:58:18 +0100
Rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin selling for over £37,000 in UK
A rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin is selling for over £37,000 in London, UK.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:15:28 +0100
LIVE: Traffic queueing on A303 after fire
Traffic and delays on the A303 after a fire earlier today

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:37:13 +0100
Chance to ride in a fire engine as fire station hosts open day this weekend
Andover fire station is hosting an open day this weekend to thank the community for its support.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Road to close for up to eight days while work takes place
Though the order allows for a six-month closure, the council expects the work to take only eight days.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:32:30 +0100
Man, 62, suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after plane crash at Popham Airfield
A man in his 60s suffered life-threatening injuries after a plane crash at Popham Airfield in Hampshire.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Photography club opens new season in fresh venue with free taster sessions
Andover Photographic Club is set to launch its new season in a fresh venue.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beloved community transport scheme at risk of collapse without new volunteer
Amesbury Boscombe Down Link Scheme is appealing for a volunteer coordinator to help keep its community transport service running.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Animal businesses raise £5,500 for charity after Tough Mudder challenge
Andover animal businesses raise £5,500 for charity after Tough Mudder challenge

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:28:12 +0100
Tesco shoppers can save 10 per cent on groceries and F&F clothing with 1 easy upgrade
Tesco customers can get more from their Clubcard by upgrading it to Clubcard Plus, including 10% off groceries and F&F clothing.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:26:22 +0100
Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early. See the full list of affected benefits.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:25:49 +0100
DPD issues notice to anyone printing labels for parcel delivery
DPD has given advice to customers printing labels for its parcel service to ensure a successful delivery

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:25:22 +0100
Drivers face possible MOT test price hike as calls made for major increase
The cost of MOT tests on cars could nearly double under new guidelines proposed to the Government.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:45:32 +0100
Popular sunscreen sold in Boots banned from the UK after being labelled 'high risk'
A Bubble Cosmetics sunscreen has been rejected from the UK after it was labelled as "high risk".

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:46:51 +0100
Sandbanks in Dorset named the best beach in the UK by travel experts
Sandbanks Beach in Dorset has been named the best beach in the UK by travel experts at Skyscanner.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
World's oldest living person, who was born in village near Andover, turns 117
Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person, celebrated her 117th birthday with family and friends on Friday, August 21.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:12:56 +0100
Major travel disruption as power cut hits train control centre
Major disruptions are expected on all CrossCountry train services through Hampshire after a power cut at the operator's control centre

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Leehurst Swan School pupils out perform national GCSE average
Leehurst Swan pupils have outperformed national GCSE averages, with every student gaining at least seven grade 4s or above.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Fly-tippers in Wiltshire could face £5,000 fines under new crackdown
Wiltshire Council is proposing fines of up to £5,000 for fly-tipping under new environmental enforcement powers.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Clinic announced as main sponsor for Pride of Andover Awards
The clinic’s backing will help organisers continue to shine a light on individuals, groups and organisations who make a meaningful impact in the Andover area.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Local communities deserve to have more faith in the planning system’
It seems that the planners leave it to the public to read up about the “conditions” and then inform the council if they are being dealt with or ignored.

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Council’s £180m black hole puts buses, libraries and roads at risk
Buses, libraries and road repairs face the squeeze as a council confronts a £179.7 million budget black hole.

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