A venomous snake has been photographed in a popular country park in Hampshire

The management of Walworth and Portway Business Parks is set to change hands this spring, with property consultancy Carter Jonas taking over from Kier.

Lift Winton, part of the Lift Schools trust, has announced the appointment of a new principal, Myles Preston, who will lead the school following an extensive career in education leadership.

Excitement is growing in Andover as plans for a major redevelopment of Vigo Park were showcased at Test Valley Borough Council’s Business Breakfast on Wednesday, March 18.

The hunt will see children search for hidden golden eagle-themed eggs. Those who find them all will bag a treat.

Step into the 1920s at Andover’s murder mystery night, hosted by Andover Round Table and Musical Theatre Company.

St Mary’s Surgery is urging eligible patients to book meningitis B and MenACWY vaccines after recent cases in Kent.

A free self-defence taster session is being held in Andover next month to help women boost their confidence and personal safety.

Test Valley Borough Council’s £2m Community Delivery Fund backs rural projects in Awbridge, Ampfield and Goodworth Clatford.

The closure is for phase one of 'overlap patching' in the carriageway by Mcallister, with a rolling road closure.

After over three years of frustration for shoppers and traders, the scaffolding dominating part of Andover High Street could finally be coming down.

Blue Cross charity shop in Andover unveils revamped High Street frontage after £5,000 grant.

Can you pass the world's shortest IQ test? Only 17 per cent of people can

Millions of households are facing a brutal council tax hike this April—with bills jumping by up to 10% in some areas.

JD Wetherspoon currently manages 794 pubs and has 16 franchise locations across the UK

Gaynor Simpson faced every parents' worst nightmare when her son was left fighting for his life with sepsis and meningitis

Hampshire County Council will continue using X despite admitting the platform has become a “less pleasant” and “darker” place.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Trust celebrates Social Work Week 2026, recognising social workers’ key role in mental health.

Fronted by writer, comedian and music journalist Marc Burrows, the show delves into the rivalries, personalities and cultural impact of Britpop.

Writers are invited to submit short stories for Once Upon a Time in Andover, a new book from publisher Sonder.

A major woodland restoration project has been launched to boost biodiversity for future developers near Andover.

Chapel Arts Studios in Andover appoints Fiona Cassidy as curator and programme manager.

A man was reportedly seen carrying a knife on an Andover residential street.

Each week, we select one of our favourite images submitted to the Andover Advertiser Camera Club to publish on our letters page.

Andover’s property market is outpacing much of the country, with average home prices now more than ten times the UK median salary.

The Amesbury community has rallied around a family of six after a flat fire destroyed all of their belongings

Millions of households are facing a brutal council tax hike this April—with bills jumping by up to 10% in some areas.

March is an important month to lay the groundwork for more frequent usage, with a range of important jobs to carry out.

The £10 note, which is being sold at a Noonans auction on Wednesday, is described as “incredibly rare”.

A number of UK restaurants that featured in the Michelin Guide, including some from London, Cornwall and Manchester, have shut in the last year

Two Hampshire locations were named in the Sunday Times best places to live guide for 2026, in the Test Valley and Petersfield

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of March 20 to 22

The search for a missing capybara is “like finding a needle in a haystack”, with sightings reported as far as Stonehenge.

Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service boosts UK operations with new branch managers.

Baroness Louise Casey was given the task to chair an independent commission into social care.

People have been openly asking why the bus services are getting worse and worse.

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 15th March 2026.

Christ the King Catholic School Year 6 pupils win the Catenians Public Speaking Competition, impressing judges with a speech on dignity.

In the next five years, £341m will be invested in reducing overflow from almost 100 storm overflows in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Test Valley Borough Council’s animal welfare team gains national recognition for its emergency pet care card scheme.

The Secretary of State for Transport has decided a public inquiry will be held into the plans for the riverside park that are part of the Andover master plan.

The school confirmed that police were called after an unknown individual entered the school grounds and, in an earlier incident, a drone was seen flying.

The average age of a first‑time buyer has climbed from 29 to 34 since 1994/5, according to new research.

Which European countries are currently at risk due to conflict or safety concerns?

Retail expert Ben Davies has outlined the impact the conflict in the Middle East will have on UK supermarkets.

Sixteen-year-old Aurelia May Schoeman, who has been crowned Miss Teen Andover 2026, has earned her place among the finalists who will compete in Blackpool this October.

At a business breakfast briefing on Wednesday, March 18, planning officers updated local businesses on progress with the Western Avenue masterplan.

Crowds gathered near Alresford last weekend to catch a glimpse of the world-famous Flying Scotsman as it travelled along the Watercress Line.

Archie Pearce visited Bluebird Care Andover and Stockbridge to share his personal experiences of managing the condition during childhood.

A capybara named Samba is on the loose after escaping from Marwell Zoo.