Andover Advertiser

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100
All the M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to plan for this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of April 17 to 19

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover shop changes hands after 51 years of family ownership
New owners Kyran Stevens and Antonio Labagnara say they are "lost for words" at the support from customers after officially taking over one of Andover’s most‑loved haberdasheries.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New lift installed at Andover College to improve access
The new platform lift restores dependable access across all floors and was installed with minimal disruption in mind.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New dog daycare opening for pets who need a gentler pace
Each day includes rest areas, peaceful garden zones and carefully managed small groups to ensure every dog receives individual attention and genuine downtime.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Rural studios to host open weekend celebrating art and craftmanship
Throughout the weekend, scheduled artist demonstrations will offer a glimpse into the techniques and processes behind the work.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New handcrafted jewellery shop opens its doors in the Chantry Centre
La Bohème Chic, a new boutique promising a touch of Tuscan sunshine, has opened its doors in Andover’s Chantry Centre.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire retailers urged to report all incidents of shoplifting
Retail security leaders described youth-related disorder as a major concern across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Farm generating enough electricity to power 10,000 homes
Apsley Farms generates approximately 104GWh of green gas per year, as well as renewable electricity for the local network.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:52 +0100
Andover business collapses into administration after 10 years
An air pollution company based in Walworth Industrial Park, Andover, has collapsed into administration after 10 years.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:41:30 +0100
Elderly woman left with serious injuries after being hit by car in Lidl car park
The incident happened at about 12.45 pm on Monday, April 6, in the car park of Lidl in Western Way, Andover.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
‘Positive step’ says council as Andover scaffolding starts to come down
Test Valley Borough Council has welcomed signs of progress in Andover town centre as scaffolding begins to come down from a prominent High Street building

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Have your say on policing priorities in live Q&A with chief constable and PCC
The hour-long online session invites residents to submit questions in advance or ask them live during the broadcast.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:45:20 +0100
‘A joy to see progress’: Attitude of Gratitude campaigner praises scaffolding workers
Local campaigner Manuela Wahnon has praised the workers dismantling the scaffolding on Andover High Street, describing it as “a joy to see progress" after more than three years.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:43:41 +0100
Woman in her 40s driving Mini Cooper dies in crash on A338
Emergency services were called at about 3.20pm yesterday (Monday, April 15) after reports that a Mini Cooper travelling northbound had left the carriageway and rolled onto its roof.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housing development, demolitions and extensions in this weeks planning applications
Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 12th April 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ or e-mail to: planning@testvalley.gov.uk.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Resident calls for action as parents' parking habits cause 'chaos' near school
Parking chaos outside Harrow Way school in Andover sparks safety fears as parents flout road markings, block driveways, and hinder emergency access.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:01:37 +0100
Puppy rescued after high-speed police chase
A puppy has been rescued unharmed after a high-speed police chase that saw a woman arrested

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
'The new unitary councils are important even if not exciting'
The recent decision to set up four unitary councils in Hampshire is to be the new structure for local government.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:03:13 +0100
Two fined nearly £5,000 for fly‑tipping garden waste in Test Valley
Two people have been hit with fines totalling nearly £5,000 after admitting to dumping garden waste in separate incidents in Test Valley.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New reporting app rolled out across Hampshire to help tackle rural crime
EyesOn includes an AI-powered analytics feature to help identify trends and areas of concern, and uses 'what three words' technology for precise rural mapping.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Rising costs push 180 Test Valley residents to seek vital debt advice
National Debtline is one of the charities authorised to refer individuals to the scheme.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Silk mill awarded £210,000 grant to carry out urgent conservation works
The grant will fund essential conservation works, including repairs to the wheelhouse and rainwater goods of its Grade II* listed Regency building.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:16:02 +0100
Hundreds of jobs created as £879m MoD contract keeps Apache and Chinook fleets flying
More than 1,200 jobs across the UK, including hundreds in Hampshire, are being supported through a new £879 million defence contract.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:17:47 +0100
Two boys, 17 and 18, held over attack on 15-year-old at memorial hall
The incident happened at around 9.30pm on Saturday, April 11, at Ludgershall Memorial Hall. The teenager was taken to Salisbury District Hospital following the assault.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hampshire transport charity named finalist for national award
Community First is also one of a small number of centres in the UK authorised to train minibus driver assessors.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Prestigious Hampshire and Isle of Wight producers guide launched
Scores of local producers have been listed in a prestigious guide to the best businesses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:13 +0100
Woman in her 70s hit by car in supermarket car park
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a collision in Andover.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pizza Hut finally getting drive-through after revised plans approved
The application site is located on Solstice Retail Park in Amesbury.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Upsetting and distressing’ - questions raised on loss of hedge amid Plot 90 works
Residents have expressed anger and sadness after a long-standing hedge bordering Plot 90 off Walworth Road was cut down as part of works linked to Plot 90.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:39:38 +0100
Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
'Why parish councils are the beating heart of democracy'
They are grassroots governance - so close to the ground, in fact, that they occasionally trip over an overgrown verge that has not been cut since last April.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Major scaffolding on High Street set to be removed after three years
After more than three years of frustration for shoppers and traders, the scaffolding dominating part of Andover High Street could finally be coming down as workers have been spotted.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Meet the incredible dogs helping Southern Water find leaks in rural Hampshire
The water company has been working with Cape SPC, the UK’s only canine-assisted leak detection service.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Charity singers hit £10,000 fundraising milestone
Both Sue and Dee have been singing to care homes and private bookings for over six years and have raised over £10,000 in this time.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Secondary school pupil dies on railway line near Andover
A secondary school pupil from a school in Whitchurch has sadly died on the railway tracks near Andover.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:42:04 +0100
Road closed for hours after major diesel spill near Salisbury Hill
Motorists are being urged to avoid the B3084 after a large diesel spill forced a road closure on Tuesday, April 14, morning.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amesbury illuminated blue to raise money for Parkinson's disease
Amesbury councillor Phil Gorman helped light businesses and the high street blue to celebrate World Parkinson's Day on April 11.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents encouraged to share views on sports ground upgrades
TVBC is hosting a series of community engagement sessions at the Picket Twenty Sports Pavilion to gather opinions on a proposed 2G artificial grass pitch

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans lodged to demolish old industrial site to make way for 23 new homes
The outline application to Test Valley Borough Council seeks to build up to 23 residential homes with access, parking and open space.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:23:43 +0100
Drivers warned they face £1,000 DVLA fines and penalty points if they do not act
These are the key driving licence changes that must be reported to the DVLA

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
'Why are councils so keen to push planning schemes through now?'
It’s about the need for new housing and how the current local councils in and around where we live are trying to cope.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'It still feels a bit surreal': New coffee hatch opens at Andover Station
Run by 23-year-old local entrepreneur Rhys Saville, Route Coffee Hatch officially opened its doors on Monday, April 13, at the Andover train station after months of preparation.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Salon nominated for Hairdresser of the Year 2026 says 'honoured and grateful'
Talking Heads, based on Weyhill Road in Andover, has been shortlisted for Hairdresser of the Year 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New record store to join annual nationwide music celebration
A record store is joining this year’s Record Store Day celebrations.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
New Covid-19 vaccination programme in Hampshire to protect the most vulnerable
The Covid-19 vaccination programme is now underway across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, running from April 13 to June 30.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The Danebury Practice launches as Andover’s first private GP surgery
The clinic, The Danebury Practice, is led by local GP and aesthetic doctor Dr Rome Candy, who has spent around a decade working in Andover and the surrounding area.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Previously refused plans for 130 new homes and country park approved after appeal
Previously refused plans for 130 new homes and a country park in Overton, Basingstoke, have been approved after appeal.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover man denies killing mum but admits drug offences as trial to go ahead
Sashin Vishay Kumardew, 31, of Burkal Drive, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Friday, April 10, where he pleaded not guilty to the murder of Anjela Chetty.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All candidates standing in Hampshire County Council election
The names of all candidates in the Hampshire County Council elections on May 7 have been published

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:01:29 +0100
Hampshire village that's the most expensive in Britain among poshest for 2026
Beaulieu, which is near the New Forest in Hampshire, was named among Britain's poshest villages for 2026 according to The Telegraph

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