A community Christmas fund is raising money for local schoolchildren this season.

Police and crime commissioner Donna Jones has warned UK businesses of rising cybercrime threats.

Vicki Carr, who co-founded Faith & Brown, will showcase her jewellery at the Mingle and Jingle Christmas market in Basingstoke.

The chief executive of Southern Water was subjected to a Citizen's Arrest at an industry conference in London

This is the first time this technology has been used in policing in the UK.

Wood Hall, a detached bungalow, has been "thoughtfully enhanced" by the current owner, according to Austin Hawk estate agents.

Test Valley Borough Council has launched a new Community Resilience Grant to support local areas in creating or improving their ability to respond to unexpected events.

Discover the latest food hygiene ratings for Andover restaurants, cafes, and takeaways, as inspected by Test Valley Borough Council.

The Abel Foundation’s annual Christmas fayre will take place at the British Legion on Western Road in Andover on November 29, from 12pm to 3pm.

Age Concern Hampshire is raising awareness of the daily challenges carers face and the support available to them.

The Travelling Cupcake of Andover High Street has been announced as the winner of the Andover Advertiser's Café of the Year for 2025, following votes and nominations by readers.

Three London men jailed for more than £30,000 shoplifting spree across 15 counties; sentenced at Winchester Crown Court.

The Powered International, which began in a family’s living room, has moved into a permanent home in Andover after seven years in a community building.

Heatherdene Properties Ltd, assisted by Wessex Planning Ltd, aims to build one detached four-bedroom house and two pairs of semi-detached three-bedroom houses.

Pensioners will be set for a boost of around £500 next year as Rachel Reeves confirmed the Government's commitment to the triple lock at today's Budget.

Salary sacrifice cuts in the Budget see a cut on pension benefits, which some have dubbed a 'stealth tax rise in Employer National Insurance'.

Rachel Reeves has announced a cut in the cash ISA limit in her autumn budget, but experts say it will not necessarily persuade people to move their money into investments.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) helps provide economic forecasts for the Government.

Octopus Energy has revealed they have (a very cheap) answer to warming up homes.

Minimum wage rates are to increase for millions, giving a welcome pay rise to 4.1% to £12.71 an hour for low paid workers, with £1,500 for 18 to 20-year-olds

The DWP two-child benefit cap prevents parents from claiming universal credit or tax credit for their third or any subsequent child.

Charming first-floor apartment for sale in Andover, Winchester Road. Ideal for downsizers or warden-assisted retirement. £124,500. Close to amenities and transport links.

An estate agency has been crowned the best in an area for the third year in a row.

The Shared Lives programme, operating across north west Hampshire, matches adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions with trained carers.

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

The event, organised by Test Valley Borough Council in partnership with Andover BID and Andover Town Council, marked the official start of the festive season.

There has been a crash on the A303 just outside of Andover. This live blog will keep you up to date with what has happened.

The project, called Brackenwood’s Big Sing, has seen schools across the region, including special needs schools, recording and submitting their Christmas songs.

Hampshire County Council urges the public to join the public consultation for local government reorganisation.

The Light of Asia on Andover High Street has been named Best Indian Restaurant in the Area by the Good Food Awards.

Fuel Duty could be increased by 5p per litre in the budget, alongside 3p pay-per-mile for EVs and the return of the fuel price escalator.

The best-value lunchtime meal deals have been revealed - and there's a few surprises.

Martin Lewis is celebrating after 28 of the UK's biggest brands confirmed they would be giving customers their consumer rights to return items bought online - to the point where he has withdrawn his complaint to Trading Standards.

Ahead of the autumn budget, there's speculation that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hike alcohol duty by as much as 4.5%.

Three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Valencia Way, Andover, £285,000. Close to town centre, extended, gardens, no onward chain. Graham & Co.

The awards highlight work in the county, from woodland restoration to river protection.

Nine associates from bakery business Rich’s, based at Andover Business Park, took part in the Big Sleep at Stonehenge on Friday, November 14

CQC upgrades maternity care ratings at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Royal Hampshire County Hospital to 'good', recognising improvements at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Andover Framing, a family-run business in Andover, has unveiled a newly refurbished shopfront, thanks to a grant from Test Valley Borough Council.

Bloor Homes has proposed building 400 homes on land east of Ludgershall as part of the Test Valley Borough Council’s emerging Draft Local Plan 2042, under draft Policy NA7.

The four-day event will take place at the Hawk Conservancy Trust in Amport from Thursday, November 27, to Sunday, November 30.

Enham Shop & Post Office has announced plans to support BBC Children in Need with a series of activities for the community to enjoy.

The online auction, the last of eight by Clive Emson Auctioneers this year, concludes on December 11, with bidding live from December 9.

Calling themselves Team Green, the self-motivated litter pickers from Ludgershall have been spending their morning collecting rubbish to help keep their community tidy.

Three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Over Wallop for £399,950. Modern living, countryside charm, gardens, parking, peaceful village location.

Archer Green, 19, is completing 500 push-ups every day throughout November as part of a fundraising campaign for Mind and Andy’s Man Club, charities that support mental health.

A drive-in firework show took place at Bourne Valley Pick Your Own (PYO) farm in St Mary Bourne earlier this month, drawing more than 250 cars.

New partnerships are set to boost grassroots football across England by making payment processes easier and more efficient.

The total, gathered across Test Valley through a new weekly collection scheme, reached 420 tonnes—roughly the weight of one million footballs.

The town's Christmas Festival took place on Friday, November 21, from 4 pm to 7 pm, bringing together residents and visitors for a night of free entertainment, community spirit, and seasonal celebrations.