The scores are in – the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for restaurants, cafés, takeaways, and businesses in and around Andover have been revealed.

Residents will head to the polls on Thursday, July 30, with voting open from 7am to 10pm, with one town councillor is to be elected to represent the ward.

The garages, located at Wistaria Court, were among 168 lots listed across England in the latest online auction held by Clive Emson Auctioneers.

Waitrose is planning to open new “neighbourhood” style supermarkets around the UK to appeal to more shoppers

The UK will be treated to both the Buck Moon as well as the peak of the ongoing Delta Aquariid meteor shower.

A range of chocolate products sold in England, Scotland and Wales have been recalled, with shops stocking the items told to “remove them from sale”

The Prime Minister said the health service would not be able to meet basic standards until the social care system was properly addressed.

Whitchurch Conservation Group (WCG) has received a £31,838 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver the Whitchurch School Heritage Programme.

Long-term commitment to young carers has led Amesbury's Stonehenge School to national recognition.

Criminal charges are being brought against four former Southern Water employees.

Children’s hand sewing workshops with Honey & Harmony in Stockbridge this August. Learn basic stitches, craft a felt bookmark—no experience needed. Book now!

More than 10,000 visitors are expected to descend on Stockbridge next weekend for one of Hampshire’s biggest celebrations of food, drink, and crafts.

Britons heading off on summer holidays are being warned that it's often the small travel costs, rather than flights or hotels, that end up blowing the budget.

Broughton Floral Club gathered for a summer social, replacing their usual format of speakers and demonstrations with a member-led event filled with laughter.

A 13-year-old girl has been reported missing from Andover.

Hampshire County Councillor for Andover West, Councillor Chris Donnelly, welcomed the completion of the scheme, describing it as a response to concerns raised by residents.

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOUR YEARS AGO – FRIDAY 25 JULY 1862

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the dates 13th to 19th July 2026.

From Tesco and Asda to Bella Italia, Harvester and Subway, here's every kids eat free and £1 meal deal available during the summer holidays.

The Co-op has launched its 'Pop in and Win' campaign, which will see customers spending at least £1 automatically entered into the competition.

A vet has issued a warning to dog owners who are planning on taking their dogs to the beach this summer.

Beefeater has confirmed the closing date of all its restaurants across the UK, with the mass closures part of owner Whitbread’s major restructuring plan.

The Pride of Andover Awards have announced the news, adding an established family business to its roster of supporters.

Connect, which operates in Gosport, Fareham, Havant, Winchester and Basingstoke, will run from 8am to 4pm during the summer holidays.

The planning statement from Alfred Homes explains that the application seeks permission to build six homes, along with the necessary access.

Harry, a Labrador and Whitney, a spaniel, have completed specialist training as drugs detection dogs and will support frontline officers in operations ranging from vehicle stops to search warrants as part of a wider regional policing partnership.

Test Valley Borough Council has announced that the free sessions will take place every Sunday from 10am to 11am, welcoming people of all ages and abilities.

Wessex Lodge Nursing Home in Whitchurch hosted a Family Fun Day on July 12, with residents, families, and friends gathering to enjoy connection.

Andover Lawn Tennis Club celebrated a major milestone as it marked its 90th anniversary with the official opening of its new padel courts in July.

This photograph from 1985 of the top end of Weyhill Road, just before reaching the Hundred Acres junction from Andover, seems very modern until we realise that almost everything in this view of 41 years ago has changed.

A dangerous driver who was more than eight times over the ketamine drug‑driving limit when he got behind the wheel in Andover has been jailed for 12 months.

Andover’s community first responders are now using the new dynamic response vehicle (DRV) to enhance patient care across the local community.

More than 864,000 sole traders and landlords have just two weeks left to complete a new tax requirement under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, HMRC has warned.

Aldi's Baby & Toddler Event is back from July 23 with prices from 79p, including a Graco 360 car seat, Squishmallows, Teletubbies toys and pyjamas

Viewers are being advised to retune their TVs to keep channels up to date following a recent Freeview update.

The travel experts at Which? have come up with a holiday hack that could help travellers save thousands of pounds on private accommodation.

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of July 24 to 26.

Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Southington, near Overton. £925,000. Remodelled, landscaped gardens, countryside views, garage, and parking.

Entries remain open for the 2026 Test Valley Business Awards, which celebrate companies, young professionals, and entrepreneurs across Andover, Romsey, and surrounding areas.

I hired a company to install concrete fencing and a gate in my back garden.

Andover Community Engage (ACE) has smashed its £5,000 emergency fundraising target days after warning it could close.

Jet2 has announced it will be launching three new routes from Bournemouth Airport as part of its biggest summer programme yet.

Gerard Hutchings, 67, from Ashurst, carried out the offences while serving with Hampshire Police between 1999 and 2007

The summer holidays can be a wonderful time for families, where they make precious memories that last a lifetime, but for parents and guardians the costs can quickly add up.

A duck-themed art project is inviting people of all ages to get creative for a good cause.

A petition launched by Test Valley Liberal Democrats is calling for action to safeguard Andover Museum and the Museum of the Iron Age amid fears the site could close.

The popular annual event happened on Sunday, July 19, as the procession started on Weyhill Road before finishing at Vigo Park.

The application to Test Valley Borough Council seeks to turn the ground floor of 9 Bridge Street, from a Class E commercial unit into The Bullion Bar.

Santander has pledged not to close any more Santander or TSB branches before 2028, offering reassurance to millions of customers after years of closures.

SuperBike Factory, dubbed "Europe's largest motorbike retailer", has fallen into administration and ceased trading after 16 years in business.