Andover Advertiser

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We've got big plans' - New owners reopen Coach and Horses pub
The doors have reopened at the Coach and Horses pub, bringing new life to a much-missed village favourite.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New youth-led nature club in Andover lets teenagers shape woodland learning
Andover Trees United’s Tree Ents & Skylarks Nature Club will meet at Diamond Wood in Andover and is open to 12- to 15-year-olds.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Jordan Wylie backs campaign to bring adventure mindset into classrooms
TV adventurer, former soldier and national Army Cadet ambassador Jordan Wylie is backing a campaign to help families cope with the return to school.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Trio gearing up to take on Himalayan trek for children's hospice
The four-day trek will take them through mountainous terrain in the Indian Himalayas.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:34:10 +0100
Ticket holders left angry and out of pocket as air show company goes bust
The event was due to take place at Thruxton Aerodrome on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, but was called off just days before it was due to begin.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:56:22 +0100
'Kindest, most caring and gentle' grandma remembered after fatal crash on A3057
A family has paid tribute to the "kindest, most caring and gentle" grandma who died following a crash on the A3057 near Goodworth Clatford.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Ecology consultancy marks 10 years of protecting Hampshire wildlife
Arcadian Ecology marks 10 years protecting wildlife habitats in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, supporting over 200 partners with conservation and biodiversity advice.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Businesses invited to join 'netwalking' event and raise money for a good cause
The event blends professional networking with outdoor activity, inviting business professionals to connect while walking in a relaxed, natural setting.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0100
Charity urges residents to join sponsored walk to support nature
The sponsored walk, organised by the Rotary Club of Romsey Test, allows participants to select the charity as their chosen cause.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:58:00 +0100
Race circuit 'disappointed' with decision to cancel air festival days before event
The Hampshire Air Festival 2026 has been cancelled just days before it was set to take place at Thruxton Aerodrome on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘I thought it was gone forever’: Dad reunited with wedding ring he lost on beach
Andover man Bruce Blyth was reunited with his lost wedding ring at Sandbanks Beach after Dorset metal detectorist Darren Wiles found it in five minutes.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Busy Andover road to close for up to three weeks for drainage works
The county council has announced that work will take place on Pilgrims Way, between properties numbered 241 and 225 near Walworth roundabout.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:24:20 +0100
Full lists of all UK airports affected as air traffic control problems cause delays
UK airports are facing delays and groundings as air traffic control is hit with problems.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:53:55 +0100
Monty Don to step down from Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
Monty Don has announced he is stepping down as the presenter of Gardeners' World after 23 years.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:39:20 +0100
'Stop using it immediately': Boots issues warning to shoppers over safety risk
Boots has told shoppers to “stop using the affected product immediately”, as it may cause burns and comes with a fire risk.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:38:03 +0100
Drivers warned of new police crackdown on roads with £1,000 fines
Drivers caught using incorrectly displayed number plates can be fined up to £1,000.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:34:55 +0100
Highway Code warning as drivers face £1,000 fines for parking outside their homes
Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:38:41 +0100
'Kindest, most caring and gentle' grandma remembered after fatal crash
A family has paid tribute to the "kindest, most caring and gentle" grandma who died following a crash on the A3057 near Goodworth Clatford.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:09:11 +0100
Decision to approve Hampshire council mergers withdrawn by government
The decision to approve plans for the major restructure of Hampshire’s councils will be withdrawn, the government has announced.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Nearly six acres of freehold land going under the hammer
The freehold plot is listed among 228 lots across southern England in Clive Emson Auctioneers next auction.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Theatre welcomes new venue director bringing three decades of experience
Clare Allen brings three decades of theatre experience across four continents to the Andover venue.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Charity dog show to raise funds for German Shepherd rescue
The inaugural event will provide fun for all the family with a competitive dog show, a selection of stalls, food vendors and live music.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of overnight closures as Andover roads are resurfaced
Resurfacing will begin on Northern Avenue, the Folly Roundabout and nearby approaches on September 21.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:02:14 +0100
Test Valley leader hits out at local government reorganisation pause
The Government confirmed on Monday that it would review reorganisation plans across the country, including those for Hampshire and the Solent.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:45:41 +0100
Teenager assaulted during incident at ASDA
Hampshire Police said officers were called to ASDA at 6.29pm on Saturday, September 5, following reports that a group of people had threatened a teenage boy.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:46:33 +0100
Air festival cancelled just days before event as organisers enter liquidation
Organisers, Montserrat Events & Festivals Limited, said the two-day aviation festival would not take place at Thruxton Aerodrome on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:47:03 +0100
Number of police officers injured after protest over migrant arrivals
An investigation has been launched after reports of injuries to police officers and criminal damage to vehicles at a Hampshire protest over a migrant operation

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hospital expands pathology unit to allow 12,000 extra blood tests a year
The upgraded and relocated facility at Andover War Memorial Hospital now has five larger clinic rooms, a bigger waiting area and a sensory room.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Mobile dental unit offering free treatment to thousands across Hampshire
More than 13,000 patients attended outreach services on Dentaid’s mobile dental units last year.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:16:44 +0100
Stand-off with police as authorities deal with large migrant operation
Police and emergency services have been met with protesters opposing an operation bringing migrants ashore in Portsmouth - with right-wing figures in a stand-off at the shoreline.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I drove a Lamborghini as Jodie Kidd joined VodafoneThree’s high-speed Thruxton launch
VodafoneThree launched Super Mobile 5G+ - the UK's fastest network at Thruxton Circuit - the UK's fastest race track - with Jodie Kidd.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Solar panels and shed approved at home of Test Valley councillor
The council’s Southern Area Planning Committee unanimously approved the work at Kings Farm House, Over Wallop, when it met at Crosfield Hall, Romsey, on September 1.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Abbotts Ann author celebrates launch of new book at UK's oldest bookshop
An Abbotts Ann author has celebrated the launch of his latest book at what is believed to be the oldest bookshop in the UK.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:25:58 +0100
Full police statement after Jeremy Clarkson incident
Police have said they are investigating the theft of multiple sheep from Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat farm.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:53:20 +0100
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years in bid to save £1.7bn
It is understood roles affected will be non-production with the majority of cuts affecting its UK operations, where around 34,000 staff are based.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:35:21 +0100
BBC presenter diagnosed with incurable blood cancer - 'There until the day I die'
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri, 49, has revealed she has been diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV), a rare form of blood cancer.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:34:49 +0100
Brits warned to avoid all travel to parts of Indonesia as volcano erupts
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia has disrupted hundreds of flights and closed airports this weekend.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:34:04 +0100
Emmerdale and Coronation Street to see TV schedule change this week
ITV has changed the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules this week due to the coverage of the National Television Awards (NTAs).

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:41:39 +0100
The celebrated Hampshire chef who cooked alongside Tom Kerridge
Paul Layton of Layton's at The Leckford Hutt is the celebrated Hampshire chef who has cooked alongside restaurateur Tom Kerridge.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:48:31 +0100
Nearly 500 deer hit by vehicles in Hampshire so far this year
Nearly 500 deer have been hit by vehicles in Hampshire so far this year

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom bungalow with delightful countryside views on market for £675,000
The estate agents said it offers "spacious and versatile accommodation, complemented by extensive gardens".

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Cream tea and music afternoon raises hundreds for local service
Held at Andover Guildhall, the afternoon saw a mix of ukulele music, singing and dancing.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Antiques expert seen on ITV and BBC shows to offer free valuations in Andover
An antiques expert, as seen on ITV and BBC, is due to visit Andover for free valuations.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New shops, offices and health services could open in Picket Piece
The council has granted full planning permission for the subdivision of three retail units at 48 Locksbridge Road into five separate units.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:34:33 +0100
Man in his 60s dies after A34 crash involving two cars
A man in his 60s has died following a serious crash on the A34 near Sutton Scotney.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Adult gaming, new signage and tree works in latest Andover planning applications
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 30th August 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10...

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Students raise £1,000 for charity with equestrian event
The event was part of the students’ event management unit, which requires them to develop, plan, promote and deliver a profitable event from scratch.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:27:58 +0100
RECAP: A34 southbound closed after serious collision
Road remains closed after serious collision last night

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Golf day raises more than £9,000 to support young carers
Organised by Andover Golfing Society, the event took place at Leckford Golf Courses and raised £9,214 for Andover Young Carers (AYC), an organisation that supports children.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity shop to hold art sale featuring dozens of paintings
The Salvation Army shop in Andover will hold the sale at its hall in Winchester Street on Saturday, October 3, from 2pm to 5pm, with proceeds staying in the town.

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