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Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
£500k secured for affordable housing in village
Half a million pounds has been secured for affordable housing in the middle of the Test Valley.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
More pictures from Wallop Wheels & Wings 2025
A fantastic festival for all the family returned to Hampshire for 2025, with plenty of aircraft and cars on show.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Huge change to bin collections being rolled out across Test Valley
Eco-conscious residents in Test Valley will have received good news this week, as Food Waste Collection flyers were delivered to more than 47,000 homes.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Charity issues call for volunteers to help expand social groups
The social groups have various activities to encourage movement, social interaction and mental stimulation.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100
AI pioneer from Charlton awarded honorary doctorate by university
Dr Flackett’s early AI research in the mid-1990s contributed to early understanding of the AI techniques and algorithms.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100
New emergency response app launched to speed up care for cardiac arrest patients
The GoodSAM app uses GPS technology to alert verified volunteers within 500 metres of a cardiac arrest incident.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
'It's what Andover's about': Music at the Manor 2025 in pictures
Hundreds of revellers rocked out and partied in the sunshine to help the fight against an incurable disease.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Pictures from Wallop Wheels & Wings 2025 at the Army Flying Museum
The annual Wallop Wheels & Wings festival returned in style for 2025

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Councillors defend heart of Test Valley amid row over new homes
Councillors have defended the heart of the Test Valley after colleagues criticised it for dodging its fair share of new homes.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'We must not sacrifice our countryside for solar farms'
These are not just pretty fields. This is working agricultural land, producing food and supporting wildlife.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Dog who served with Hampshire police helping owner live with chronic illness
The former general-purpose police dog supported operations with Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
PHOTOS: Testbourne are promtastic at their 'evening to remember'
See photos of Testbourne Community School's ‘evening to remember’ 2025 prom on July 3.

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100
The three best Hampshire campsites to visit this summer, according to experts
Three, that is the number of Hampshire campsites that have been named amongst the best in the country, according to industry experts.

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Students celebrate the end of school in style at Winton Community Academy
Students at Winton Community Academy held their prom to celebrate the end of the year and their time at the school.

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
The latest food hygiene scores for restaurants, cafes and takeaways
Environmental health officers from Test Valley Borough Council have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area.

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
£100,000 investment to boost children's mental health support in schools
The programme supports Hampshire’s wider strategy to improve mental wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New MRI building under construction to expand hospital services
It will house a new MRI scanner alongside the existing CT building, as well as a modern reception and clinical areas to support patient care.

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Harrow Way students dress to impress at stunning '20s themed prom
Students from Harrow Way Community School celebrated their end-of-year in glorious prom style.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:36:51 +0100
Spring tide warning issued prior to warm weekend
Authorities are issuing advice to members of the public as beaches will be experiencing spring tides this weekend.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Citizens Advice Test Valley awarded £824 grant from Andover Town Council
Citizens Advice Test Valley has been awarded an £824.64 grant to help fund new Chromebooks for training purposes.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
John Hanson Community School prom pictures as students arrive in helicopter
The end of an era was marked by students at an Andover school as they turned up in style for their prom.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
More than 200 cyclists gather at iconic race circuit to raise £15k
Cyclists of all ages and abilities gathered at the iconic Thruxton Race Circuit on June 28 for the third annual Regain Sports Charity Cycling Challenge.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:19:20 +0100
Councils issue warning that new unitary authorities could create 'oversized' areas
A group of councils has warned that plans for new unitary authorities could create "remote, oversized" local government.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Photos: Three-storey townhouse with ensuite master bedroom for sale for £325k
A three-storey terraced townhouse with an ensuite master bedroom is being marketed on the Burghclere Down development in Andover.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Drone privacy and safety fears raised by parish council
Drones are causing concern in the Hampshire countryside.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Planning round-up: Nearly 200 new homes among latest Andover applications
This is a summary of planning applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending Sunday, July 6.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:42:24 +0100
What time should I shut my windows to stop the heat? How to keep cool in summer
Energy experts reveal the temperature and time of day you should shut your windows during a UK heatwave in the summer to keep your house cool.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:41:40 +0100
How to get the cheapest airport parking this summer - experts share their tips
The travel experts share where they park when they go on holiday, and why it can be cheaper to leave the car at home altogether

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:40:59 +0100
Ryanair and Jet2 ban hot drinks from flights for 'safety reasons'
Airlines have many rules, but some regulations may vary depending on who you're flying with.

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:37:55 +0100
Amazon, Sainsbury's, Lidl and Asda recalls - 'stop using them immediately'
Shoppers at Sainsbury's, Lidl, Asda, Matalan and Amazon have been warned to stop using some products, including some Tower air fryers and Bosch toasters

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:30:00 +0100
M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of July 11 to 13

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Column: Andover events really bring the community together
Andover events really bring the community together.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100
New 12-week programme launched to improve health and wellbeing
The programme offers personalised support and community-based opportunities.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Choir to perform musical programme capturing the 'spirit of summer'
These musical performances will be complemented by readings chosen by the choir's chairman, Professor Michael Wheeler.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Andover company's TV campaign wins marketing award
It is the first time the company has received the honour, which celebrates marketing excellence aimed at older audiences.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:39:35 +0100
Video: Police seize cannabis in Andover drugs bust
Police have released video footage of a drugs bust in Andover.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:44:03 +0100
'Machetes, swords and cocaine' seized as 12 drug lines dismantled
Twelve drug lines have been dismantled, and 57 people have been arrested as part of a national County Lines Intensification Week between June 23 and June 29.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:55:06 +0100
RECAP: Two taken to hospital after crash involving car and van on A303
Traffic is stopped in both directions on the A303 near Stonehenge and Winterbourne Stoke due to a multi-vehicle collision, National Highways has said

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:06:15 +0100
RSPCA issues important warning to cat owners this summer
Signs of skin cancer in cats include redness and soreness, especially on the tips of the ears or crusting around the ears.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:51:00 +0100
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Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Butterfly 'waiting for the morning sun' chosen as Picture of the Week
Each week, we select one of our favourite images submitted to the Andover Advertiser Camera Club to publish on our letters page.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plan for nearly 200 new homes in Andover could be 'foregone conclusion'
Nearly 200 new homes could be on the way for Andover, and Test Valley's lack of a local plan could lead to a foregone conclusion

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Next step in multi-million-pound new theatre plans
The next step in bringing the new Andover theatre to life has been taken.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Young people to bring hit Broadway musical to Andover
RARE Productions is known for providing young people, aged eight to 21, with opportunities to perform in full-scale musical productions across the UK.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:22:27 +0100
National Trust to cut 550 jobs as costs become 'increasingly tough'
The National Trust is to lose 6& of its workforce after spiralling costs

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:09:25 +0100
Where is the hosepipe ban in the UK? How to check if it affects your area
Yorkshire Water has introduced the first UK hosepipe ban of the year. Here is how to check if there is one in your area.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:57:03 +0100
RECAP: Traffic beginning to ease after major crash that saw M3 closed this morning
There has been a big crash on the M3 by Basingstoke, causing major delays near junction 6.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Marketing agency celebrates 'incredible' first year in business
Electric Bloom’s core focus is marketing for the telecoms and IT sectors, but the agency has also branched out into content creation.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Campsite named among the best in the UK
The best in the business, that is the crowd one Test Valley campsite mixes with, and it is no surprise to its owner.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0100
New sculpture trail invites visitors to 'slow down' and reconnect with nature
Each piece has been created in response to the landscape and character of the gardens.

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