Samba, one of two female capybaras who arrived at Marwell Zoo on March 16, went missing shortly after her arrival.

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 29 May 2026

Test Valley Borough Council's Northern Area Planning Committee granted permission on Thursday, June 5, for amendments to plans first approved in March 2025.

Poundland has confirmed it will close its Andover High Street store next month after failing to agree new lease terms.

Tributes have been paid to a 24-year-old Royal Navy aircrewman who died in a helicopter crash.

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of June 5 to 7

The leader of the council is the same as before, with a Conservative-dominated cabinet.

A business has announced it is sponsoring an award celebrating inspiring individuals.

Many serious newspapers (and, of course, the Daily Mail, too) also seem intent on painting everything black.

The Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority (HSCCA) will focus on transport, housing, skills, investment and economic growth.

Hampshire Hospitals steps down critical incident across its sites but ‘is not out of the woods yet.’

Liaise Group Limited has applied to change the use of 2 Croye Close from a private home to a staffed residential property for up to five adults, operating under a 24-hour care.

The scheme is designed to help councils that own and maintain bus shelters, enabling them to refurbish or replace 137 structures.

Southern Water, working in partnership with TVBC, will be completing river restoration works on the River Anton in Andover as part of the Western Avenue Regeneration Scheme.

Developer Imperial Homes has submitted a full application for 36 homes, including access roads, parking, landscaping and public open space, on land north of Walworth Road.

Plans to turn part of Andover’s Western Avenue into a riverside park have taken a major step forward after Hampshire County Council backed plans for the scheme

IndiGo announced on June 2 that flights to and from Manchester Airport from India will be provisionally stopped from August 31.

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has confirmed its mobile Scan & Shop service has been discontinued - see shoppers' reaction to the decision.

Dozens of Hampshire residents have reported fraud linked to a fake FIFA World Cup lottery, with fraud experts warning the tournament is a “prime time” for criminals to target unsuspecting victims.

Participants can choose between 10km and 20km routes to help raise funds for hospitality workers.

The trust, which already oversees five primary schools in Hampshire, has been working with school leaders and staff throughout the transition process.

WCG has been organising regular volunteer days to control the spread of Himalayan balsam along the River Test floodplain.

Andover SoapBox Derby returned for its fourth year, with thousands gathering in the streets to witness the event.

Drivers in Picket Piece faced queues after a closure was put in place on Walworth Road, with delays noted both heading into the town centre and out towards surrounding routes.

The North West Hampshire MP warned that current Government plans could harm British manufacturers, including Andover-based Stannah Stairlifts.

Excitement is building for a highly anticipated Hampshire event.

See the parking tickets that can be ignored and those that can be disputed, according to the personal finance experts at Which?.

The altar stone of Stonehenge could have travelled from north-east Scotland via a glacier before reaching Salisbury Plain, a study has found

Kit Birks, aged 30, from Andover, began her journey in Nordkapp, Norway, on July 7, 2025, and plans to finish on the Greek island of Gavdos by June 14, 2026.

Motorcycle racer Beau Morris has been sponsored by Andover Classic Motorcycle Workshop as he targets national success.

Under a new partnership between Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) and Hampshire County Council (HCC), TVBC will now carry out routine maintenance in parts of Andover town centre.

Hampshire County Council could spend up to £500,000 on a legal challenge against the government’s plans to reorganise local councils across the region.

A major storyline on Emmerdale will take a dramatic turn involving a shocking new development.

Asda is undergoing a major restructuring of its logistics operations, which will see more roles replaced or redefined by automated and robotic systems.

More than 26,000 people have already backed a growing campaign demanding the Government restore free TV licences for all pensioners

The UK Government has published details of the bill to 'modernise aviation and better protect passengers'.

Hampshire Hospitals declares a critical incident as Basingstoke and Winchester A&E face unprecedented demand

Participants can choose between 10km and 20km routes to help raise funds for hospitality workers.

Test Valley Borough Council has announced the return of the Young Traders markets to Andover for a second year, following the success of last year’s events.

The project, taking place at Harmony Woods in Andover, began in 2016 and has since involved both residents and schoolchildren in uncovering Bronze Age history beneath their feet.

Eleven police officers were injured after violent clashes broke out in Southampton last night, close to where Henry Nowak was stabbed to death.

The Prime Minister has said Henry Nowak's family have shown "extraordinary dignity" following the murder of the Southampton student and condemned disorder which erupted in the city.

A critical incident has been declared by Hampshire Hospitals due to "extreme and sustained pressures" on its emergency departments.

This amazing May weather in England is bringing in memories to share with giggles too, as we never seem satisfied.

A £134,000 solar installation on a new block of aircraft hangars at Thruxton Circuit, funded in part by a £5,000 UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) grant from Test Valley Borough Council.

Between 2020 and 2025, wet wipes were responsible for 59 per cent of all blockages cleared by Southern Water - more than 91,000 incidents.

The choir earned high honours in three classes and was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ grade in the Female Voice class.

Mr Docwra said: "We fly frequently and have been charged for having too much stuff in our bags and wanted to find a way to get extra on without paying fees."

Experts have shared that doing this one exercise once a week for two hours will help you live longer.

McDonald's has announced a limited-edition menu for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See all the new menu items.