I will continue to lead the fight against crime by working closely with the Chief Constable to make sure you get the policing service you deserve.

As we turn the page on 2025 and look ahead to the promise of 2026, I want to begin with a simple thank you. Public service is a team sport, and nothing we achieve in Hampshire happens because of one person, one department, or one council chamber spee...

More than 1,000 people across the UK have been contacted via email or text, warning them to stop using illegal TV streaming services.

Three-bedroom house for sale in Andover’s Picket Piece, £375,000. Modern design, garage, garden, near schools and amenities. Contact Graham & Co.

A festive fundraiser has helped raise money for mental health support.

The grave, belonging to James Anthony Rutt and Elizabeth Annie Rutt, was found in Andover Cemetery under a heavy covering of ivy during a walk over the Christmas period.

A dog walk is helping to raise funds for a rescue charity.

A special singing session brought together care home residents.

BBC Weather forecasts snow for Andover from Monday night into Tuesday, with temperatures dropping to -2C. Hampshire to see cold, bright, and dry spells.

A carol service has raised nearly £5,000 for vital hospice care.

Dobbies is serving up creativity, connection, and cake at a new craft experience.

Robert’s Butchers at Weyhill Farm Shop was awarded a five out of five food hygiene rating after an inspection praised high standards in cleanliness, food handling, and safety.

​The start of a new year is often a time for reflection, fresh starts and renewed focus on what matters most.

Newbury Building Society’s Andover branch has raised more than £6,000 since 2020.

Team Mums, based in Andover and founded by Vicky Randell, has opened up some of its monthly sessions to all women, not just mothers, with the hope of offering a safe space.

Eurostar cancels all Channel Tunnel trains on 30 December due to power failure and Le Shuttle breakdown. London, Paris, Brussels routes disrupted—refunds offered.

Millions of households around England will see a change to their bin collection in 2026 as recycling collection will be altered

The BBC has revealed that The Claudia Winkleman Show will air in spring 2026, featuring celebrity guests and interviews.

McDonald's has announced that the Big Arch burger will return to restaurants in the UK and Ireland in 2026, where it will become a permanent menu item.

Ralph, a Golden Retriever-Labrador cross, was sponsored by Andover business owner Greg Clarke, who runs Ovenu Andover.

Hampshire residents named in the 2026 New Year Honours List for services to defence, NHS, education, charity, and public service, including CBE, OBE, MBE awards.

More than £400,000 has been paid out to motorists whose vehicles were damaged by potholes on Hampshire’s roads since 2022.

The Me & My Dad Club, a not-for-profit group, will host the event on December 31 from 4pm to 6pm at the Dad Club Hub in the Spring Meadow Centre.

A care company has been named a finalist in the 2026 Home Care Awards.

Quality Street added a new chocolate to its selection for pick and mix tins in John Lewis and Waitrose, which it has finally unveiled as a Pineapple Creme

Speculation about secret tunnels running beneath Andover has persisted for years, with stories hinting at mysterious passageways linking old pubs, shops, and historic sites.

Basingstoke and Aldershot Magistrates’ Courts: Andover residents sentenced for stalking, dangerous driving, assault, theft, and driving offences in Hampshire.

These are the five 'outstanding' Andover schools according to Ofsted in 2025.

These are the opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Iceland, Waitrose, and Co-op for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

JD Wetherspoon's 2025 festive menu is coming to an end on December 31, meaning the 12 items that are part of it will be removed from all pub menus.

Drivers are being warned of the dangers of leaving wet belongings in the car during the winter months, as it can increase the risk of mould developing.

Test Valley Textiles, based in Andover and founded by Lady Patricia Ireland in January 2015, will close its doors after more than a decade in business, serving the community in the town.

Bibles and comics were shared with the public as part of a community outreach.

A festive partnership is using digital screens to raise awareness of Hampshire Hospitals Charity’s work.

A Salisbury man has been disqualified from driving after he was caught speeding at 86mph on the A303 at Popham, near Basingstoke

A team of historians and musicians have made the first recording of a setting of Psalm 150 by Sir Hubert Parry.

A Hampshire police inspector has been handed a final written warning over his "inappropriate and improper conduct" towards a student officer

If you're seeking inspiration for a New Year's Day outing, here are some of the best walking routes in and around Andover.

Andover said goodbye to several popular independent businesses and high street chains this year including a nightclub, riding school and accessory shop.

A round-up of the top stories in Andover from July to December 2025,

Andover campaigner Manuela Wahnon, founder of Attitude of Gratitude, was spotted in a recent Channel 5 television show.

Elisabeth Anne Frewin, author of 'A Journey of Faith & Reflection', held a book launch event at the Guildhall in Andover on Friday, December 12.

Andover Stores by Premier, scheduled to open on January 17, promises to deliver a "modern, welcoming shopping environment".

The photo shows a breathtaking sunset in Leckford, where the sky is ablaze with glowing hues of amber and gold.

The micro-share racehorse syndicate confirmed the appointment of newly licensed trainer Charlie Pike and the relocation of its horses to the historic Hampshire-based yard.

Productions such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Louis Leterrier's 11817 used Hampshire as a filming location in 2025

Hampshire restaurants in Southampton, Lymington and Winchester picked up awards in 2025

The first half of 2025 in Andover and the surrounding areas was marked by a mix of challenges, triumphs, and profound moments.

From independent shops, chains and restaurants opening in the town, there is definitely something for everyone in 2026.

Tributes have been paid to a man who gave decades of his life to working for the local authority.