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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:48:01 +0100
Man in his 20s dies after two-car crash on A3028 in Bulford
Police are appealing for information after a driver was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-car collision in Bulford.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More homes planned as developer seeks to extend housing scheme on former pub site
Plans submitted for five homes near the former Weyhill Fair pub, extending an approved nine-home scheme in Weyhill, Test Valley, with shared access.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Patients praise care at dental practice in latest CQC inspection
Ivydene Dental Practice in Amesbury met all CQC regulations, with inspectors praising safe, caring and well-led NHS and private dental care in its report.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover sweet shop up for major Hampshire award just one year after opening
Andover sweet shop Go Fudge Yo’self: Sweetly Baked is a Hampshire Business Awards 2026 finalist for New Business of the Year, with winners announced November 26.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Dobbies Andover to unveil 2026 Christmas range at free preview evening
Dobbies Andover will host a free Christmas Preview Evening on October 15 with festive displays, discounts and demonstrations.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:26:47 +0100
Free CPR and defibrillator training offered in Andover
A training provider is offering free CPR and defibrillator training to mark Restart a Heart Day.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Residents recycle 4,000 tonnes of food waste in just one year
Test Valley households recycled 4,000 tonnes of food waste in a year, cutting rubbish by 18% through the council’s weekly scheme and generating renewable energy.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
TVBC council leader vows action on anti-social behaviour after former M&S fire
Test Valley Council pledges action on anti-social behaviour after a fire at Andover’s former M&S building on October 12. Eight teenagers arrested.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Hospital staff recognised at Hampshire People Awards
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff have been honoured for their dedication and achievements at this year’s People Awards.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Weyhill care home to host free menopause awareness event for local community
Rothsay Grange Care Home in Weyhill hosts a free menopause awareness event on October 23, with nutritionist Claire Foss, advice, Q&A, refreshments and RSVP.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Council to pay £2,300 after SEND delays left child without education
Hampshire County Council must pay £2,300 and apologise after Ombudsman found SEND delays left a child without suitable education for more than two terms.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
ATIK nightclub to open in former Cameo and Vinyl premises in Andover
ATIK Andover is set to open in the former Cameo & Vinyl venue, bringing upgraded facilities, 1980s and 1990s nights and themed events to the town centre.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover exhibition celebrates the people behind its town-centre businesses
Andover's Chantry Centre hosts Front, Simon Peter Green's exhibition celebrating town-centre businesses, with People's Portrait Studio sessions until October 18.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sewing workshops return this half term – with a spooky seasonal twist
A sewing workshop with a seasonal twist is giving children the chance to get creative this October.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:54:51 +0100
How a sheet of paper can help you cut your energy bills this winter
Simple winter checks on window seals, lofts and radiators can prevent heat escaping and save money on energy bills.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:36:16 +0100
Waitrose apologises to shoppers across England as product unsafe to eat
The Food Standards Agency issued the food alert after a packaging error was uncovered on packs of Waitrose Tuna Pate

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:23:19 +0100
UK's worst-rated bank branches have been revealed by customers - how did yours do?
A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers liked best

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:23:45 +0100
Union calls for summit on Royal Mail after claims it is on 'brink of collapse'
The CWU has called for an emergency summit, warning Royal Mail is on the brink of collapse unless ministers and postal bosses intervene.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:22:44 +0100
Pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits says new report
The DWP estimates up to 910,000 pensioner households could be entitled to Pension Credit but are not claiming. Find out who may qualify and how to check.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:20:23 +0100
DVSA MOT warning as average £700 car repair bills push drivers to break the law
RAC survey reveals one in 10 UK drivers have driven illegally by skipping MOT tests or delaying tyre replacements as repair bills and fuel costs surge.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Three funerals in a week prompt reflection on life’s fragility and loved ones'
Yinnon Ezra reflects on three funerals in little more than a week, exploring grief, remembrance and the need to value loved ones and life’s fragility.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of Andover road closures for Remembrance Sunday parade
Andover and Romsey Remembrance Sunday road closures on November 8: motorists face rolling town-centre restrictions from 8am to noon. Plan journeys in advance.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Andover’s Christmas carols event to return with festive activities for families
Andover Town Council confirms Carols Around the Christmas Tree will return, with live music, carols, family activities and the Reindeer Food Factory.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:52:15 +0100
'Horrendous crime' - Residents urged to secure homes after spate of burglaries
Residents are being encouraged to report suspicious activity as investigations continue into recent break-ins.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:33:47 +0100
Man in his 60s suffers burns from suspected bleach attack
A man in his 60s was taken to hospital after a suspected bleach attack in Whitchurch.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach urges passengers to light up phone screens at dark bus stops
Stagecoach South urges passengers to show lit phone screens at bus stops in darker weather, helping drivers spot them and stop safely during autumn and winter.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Antiques expert hosts Andover Rotary Club quiz night
An antiques expert brought laughter and competition to a recent Rotary Club fundraiser.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:55:38 +0100
Firefighters spend two hours tackling Andover maisonette fire
Firefighters tackle bedroom fire at an Andover maisonette on Suffolk Road; residents evacuated safely, with no injuries reported and the cause unknown.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:39:38 +0100
Eight teenagers arrested after fire in abandoned high street building
Eight boys from Andover arrested over a High Street fire on October 12, with Hampshire Police investigating suspected arson and arson with intent to endanger life.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:37:32 +0100
Five pets at RSPCA Hampshire looking for loving forever homes
Several pets in Hampshire are looking for their forever homes, including at the RSPCA Solent branch in The Stubbington Ark

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:28:45 +0100
Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:27:09 +0100
Tributes pour in after BBC Countryfile farmer dies aged 35
Tributes have poured in after a BBC Countryfile farmer died at the age of 35.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A promise is a promise': Foxcotte Road resurfacing finally confirmed
Foxcotte Road in Charlton will be resurfaced from October 19, with closures and traffic restrictions planned as Hampshire Highways begins delayed repairs.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:29:04 +0100
DWP State Pension Age row takes new turn as Government responds to campaign
State Pension age verdict as Government rejects calls to let older workers retire earlier - but there is still time to push for parliamentary debate

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:28:18 +0100
The one thing Brits can't stop talking about as autumn Budget draws closer
New research reveals how long Brits spend talking about money, why 68% lose sleep over financial worries ahead of the autumn budget this month

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Council records more than £500,000 in Google, Facebook and Snapchat spending
Hampshire County Council spent more than half a million pounds advertising on Google, Facebook and Snapchat over 19 months.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Southern Water trialling fibreoptic technology to detect leaks faster
The system, developed by UK company Lightsonic, uses Openreach’s fibre network to analyse changes in light travelling through fibreoptic cables.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
11 pubs in and around Andover recognised for serving the best beer
11 Andover and North Hampshire pubs, including Andover Tap and Wonston Arms, feature in CAMRA’s latest Good Beer Guide for real ale lovers.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
James Blunt under fresh suspicion after helping banish Faithful Julie Hesmondhalgh
James Blunt faces fresh suspicion on BBC's Celebrity Traitors after helping banish Julie Hesmondhalgh, revealed as a Faithful, in latest episode on October 9.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:38:03 +0100
WATCH: Fire crews remain on scene as efforts to extinguish fire continue
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire in Andover town centre after smoke was seen pouring from a derelict building on Monday afternoon.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0100
Public told to avoid Andover town centre as crews battle fire at former M&S
Emergency services were called to the town centre on Monday afternoon, with police and fire crews attending the scene in Black Swan Yard

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:37:06 +0100
LIVE - Eight teenagers arrested after fire in former M&S building
Emergency services are at the scene after smoke was seen coming from the former Marks & Spencer building in Andover.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:56:41 +0100
Hampshire police invite public to explore becoming volunteer special constables
People are being invited to explore how their everyday skills could help keep communities safe.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:11:32 +0100
Police cordon lifted after 12 days as murder investigation continues
The cordon, which had been in place for 12 days in woods near the polo field close to Perham Down, was removed on October 12, following the completion of key forensic examinations.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Urban explorer appeals for support after losing 33,000-strong following
Urban explorer behind Abandoned Echoes asks fans to follow a new Facebook page after the original, with 33,000 followers, was restricted in nine months.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Andover sweet shop turns pink for Breast Cancer Now fundraiser
Andover sweet shop Eye Candy Emporium turns pink for a Breast Cancer Now fundraiser on October 24, with cakes, a raffle and refreshments raising funds.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Government approves major plan to transform SEND support in Hampshire
The scheme, called The Future of SEND in Hampshire, outlines how government SEND reforms will be delivered in the county.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:29:16 +0100
Andover town centre hit by dispersal order after anti-social behaviour reports
Test Valley Police imposed a dispersal order in Andover town centre on October 10 after reports of anti-social behaviour, covering nearby areas until 3am.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Veterans charity founder publishes novel shining light on Dunkirk's Royal Engineers
Andover veterans charity founder Billy MacLeod MBE publishes A Sapper’s Story, a historical novel exploring the Royal Engineers’ retreat to Dunkirk in 1940.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
40-home Broughton scheme promises 40 per cent affordable housing and green space
Broughton housing plans for up to 40 homes include 40% affordable housing and green space in Test Valley, while residents raise traffic and flood-risk concerns.

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