Andover Advertiser

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:54:32 +0000
Fly-tipper ordered to pay over £1.7k for dumping bathroom waste
Christian Godwin, 29, from Newbury, illegally disposed of the rubbish on Privet Lane, near Andover, after being hired to carry out plumbing work at a home in Aldershot.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New professional workshop promises expert service and vehicle care
DAEDALUS Auto Dealing is owned and run by Jon Pearson, who has transitioned from a 30-year career in the IT industry to launch his own detailing business.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
24/7 prescription collection with PIN code welcomed by borough councillor
TVBC Councillor Iris Andersen has praised the service offered by Day Lewis Pharmacy as a “practical and much-needed” improvement for the community

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ten new schools to open across Hampshire as part of £633m plan
An additional £25.2m will fund 25 projects to create more than 390 specialist places in existing schools.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Spacious four-bed family home in Andover goes on the market for £460,000
Estate agents Graham & Co say the home is "thoughtfully designed with both comfort and practicality in mind".

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:43:35 +0000
RECAP: Andover Town Council Planning Committee Meeting
Andover Town Council are holding their planning committee meeting this evening with 34 items on the agenda.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
157 new school places to be created for pupils with special needs
The increase comes in response to rising demand for specialist education across the county.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
College was a 'stepping stone' for TV star Katie Piper
A best-selling author, broadcaster and charity campaigner has described her time at Basingstoke College of Technology as “incredibly formative” and a time she looks back on “with real fondness.”

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
New Chantry Centre art project shining a light on creativity rooted in rural life
New British Rural is a month-long exhibition and seminar series taking place throughout January and led by curator and fine artist Kate Mieczkowska.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:56:51 +0000
Storm Chandra: Hour-by-hour forecast for rain in Andover
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as Storm Chandra is due to bring heavy rain across Andover.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Talented author offers intimate insight around 1,000-year-old Hampshire water mill
Hampshire-based nature writer and conservationist Simon Cooper’s Tales from The Mill chronicles his experiences at the ancient Nether Wallop Mill in rural Hampshire.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'I want to travel around Britain talking nonsense'
You will struggle to find a negative word said about the comedian Ian Stone.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town centre welcomes new shop with premium products as owners share excitement
Located at 48 Andover High Street, Premier is an independently run convenience store owned by Chirag and Bhavik Patel.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Oxygen cylinder 'used to prop open door' at Andover care home run by council
Willow Court Nursing Home in Andover rated ‘requires improvement’ by CQC. Inspectors found safety, care plan and medication failings. Action plan underway.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:33:44 +0000
Gardeners urged to prune these 3 plants in January before time runs out
Pruning is a garden task that can help encourage growth, which is what you should do with three specific plants in January

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:21:54 +0000
Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith as Great British Bake Off judge
Nigella Lawson has been confirmed as the new Great British Bake Off judge, replacing Dame Prue Leith.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:49:39 +0000
Met Office names Storm Chandra bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow
The Met Office has announced the next named storm as Chandra, forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:49:15 +0000
RAC urgent warning to drivers as Storm Chandra set to bring heavy rain and snow
Storm Chandra is forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK on Tuesday

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:54:18 +0000
Santander issues important warning to UK banking customers
Santander said scammers home in on those looking to make some extra cash to cover the costs of Christmas and bridge the gap until January payday

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:54:58 +0000
People urged to try these 4 sleep habits to add 4 years to life expectancy
A number of experts have urged people to try to incorporate four sleep habits into their lives to help extend their life expectancy in the long run

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Four-bedroom family home on the market for £280,000
The property is said to offer around 1,000 square feet of accommodation and is located a short walk from local shops and amenities.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
How you can give back to the environment by volunteering on Saturday, February 15
Andover Trees United is inviting residents to take part in their next monthly conservation day at Harmony Woods in Andover on Saturday, February 15, from 10am to 1pm.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Over 100,000 older people waited up to three days for a bed in A&E
More than 100,000 people aged 65 and over endured waits of up to three days in A&E in 2024/25.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Village pub to reopen its doors after being rescued by community
The Plough in Shalbourne, near Hungerford, is set to reopen in February as a result of a major community effort to secure its future.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:18:37 +0000
LIVE: Severe delays and road closure on A303
We have seen reports that there are severe delays on the A303 Westbound at the junction with the A34 at Bullington Cross on January 25. Live updates as we gather more information.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:09:32 +0000
Andover Carnival announces the two charities it will support this year
The organisers of Andover Carnival have announced the two charities they will be supporting in July 2026.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Hampshire and Isle of Wight knife crime falls, PCC says more work needed
As your Police and Crime Commissioner, I spend a great deal of time looking at the realities behind the headlines

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Networking event helps build genuine relationships and raise money for hospitals
A new quarterly "netwalking" event has been launched in Andover, combining networking and walking, and raising more than £120 for Hampshire Hospitals Charity at its festive debut in December.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘Intolerable’ parking outside school turning home into hazard, says pensioner
Bryan Fennell, 81, who lives on London Road in Andover, says parking chaos outside his home during afternoon pickups at nearby Lift Winton has reached “intolerable” levels

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Community garden for everyone' to be created in Andover Museum courtyard
The new scheme, designed to support people affected by dementia, is being developed in the courtyard of Andover Museum by Dig for Dementia.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000
'Beautifully maintained' home hits the market for £325,000
Graham & Co has listed the property for £325,000, offering it with no onward chain.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Travel agent named among the best in the UK for customer satisfaction
The index provides an independent benchmark of customer satisfaction across 13 sectors of the UK economy.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Set of 10 lock-up garages to go to auction amid expected 'keen interest'
Ten freehold lock-up garages in Longparish, near Andover, go to auction with Clive Emson Auctioneers in February. Guide price: £35,000–£40,000.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Andover company releases new drink with a 'modern take on a classic flavour'
The drink contains magnesium and antioxidant vitamin C and is designed as a healthier option, containing fewer than 50 calories per can and no added sugar.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:53:28 +0000
Police make two arrests after money stolen in DIY store burglary
Police have arrested two people on suspicion of burglary in connection with a DIY store on High Street.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Hampshire McDonald's franchisee wins international award after 45 years of work
It is given to franchisees who embody the company’s values through leadership, operational excellence and community contributions.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:13:00 +0000
Moped rider hurt in crash with van between pub and food store
A moped rider was hurt in a crash with a van in Andover on Friday evening, Hampshire Police said

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Controversial £3500 flagpole with Union Jack flag removed
A flagpole which hung a controversial Union Jack flag outside Whitchurch Town Hall, has collapsed.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Column: Caroline Nokes praises local foodbank efforts
One of the great privileges of representing Romsey and Southampton North is seeing first-hand how the community, its residents and organisations come together to support one another, often quietly and without fuss, but with enormous impact.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Kestrel on the look out' captured in our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a perfectly poised kestrel perched delicately on a slender twig against a flawless blue sky.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:27:26 +0000
Martin Lewis has issued a 'hugely important warning' with a four letter word
Martin Lewis urges travellers who have booked or are booking a holiday a hugely important warning to make sure you get your travel insurance

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:26:17 +0000
UK set for four‑day weekend in 2027 and 2028 as bank holiday dates move
The UK is set to get new four-day weekend in 2027 and 2028 due to bank holiday date changes. See the full breakdown of changes.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:25:21 +0000
The UK's rarest 50p coin selling for more than £100 - how to spot
The Atlantic Salmon 50p, which in 2023 became the rarest 50p in circulation, sold for £101.33 on eBay

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:30:00 +0000
All the M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of January 23 to 25

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Three-bedroom end-of-terrace house on the market for £275,000
The property in Lynwood Drive is "ideally situated" in a sought-after location a short walk from both the town centre and train station.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'More elections are looming in Hampshire but will anyone care?'
Our local politicians debated this and concluded that it would not be good for democracy, hence have fed back to Whitehall that they would like the elections to go ahead.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Andover football club's huge charity event with live music at home ground
Andover New Street Youth FC are hosting a charity event in aid of the Countess of Brecknock Hospice at the DH Property Services Stadium.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
More than 300 bus drivers recognised for excellent driving
Eighty-four of the drivers also reached ‘Grand Master’ or ‘Master’ status, celebrating 10 and four years respectively of top safety and fuel-efficient driving.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0000
Plans to spend £200m to continue provide baby health visits approved
Hampshire County Council has approved plans to spend hundreds of millions of pounds to continue providing vital baby health visiting and school nursing services across the county.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Costa Coffee car park could power Andover’s electric future with rapid EV chargers
InstaVolt, the UK's largest rapid EV charging network, aims to install three rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Costa Coffee car park, located in Andover Business Park.

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