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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Empty town-centre building could reopen as part of pub under expansion plans
Test Valley Borough Council wants to sell two parcels of land at Town Mills to pub owner Wadworth & Company Ltd.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Musicians from Andover to perform at family-friendly festival this weekend
It will feature live music from Andover favourites Jake Ward, jazz trio Take Three and five-piece band Funkline, who will headline the event.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the Dock - Uninsured Jaguar driver banned after court rejects bid to delay case
The cases were among a number of matters heard at magistrates' courts involving defendants and offences connected to Andover.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Mental health yoga classes given £20,000 boost to run for another two years
The funding will support the delivery of four free 12-week programmes over the next two years.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Care home hosts free drop-in eye and ear health screenings
The event included hearing screening, eye health discussions, glasses repairs and earwax checks.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Global cuisine, sounds and flavours celebrated at street party this weekend
The World Street Party will return, offering an afternoon of live performances, interactive workshops and international food.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:34:16 +0100
'Global conservation success story' as snow leopard cubs enjoy life at Marwell Zoo
Marwell Zoo has welcomed two snow leopard cubs, the first born at the Hampshire zoo since 2013.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:11:56 +0100
Airfield reopens after plane crash which left student pilot seriously injured
Popham Airfield has reopened after a plane crash, which left a man seriously injured, forced it to close.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:23:08 +0100
Van driver who hit, dragged and strangled woman in 'chilling attack' convicted
A van driver who struck a lone woman from behind before dragging her towards the vehicle and strangling her has been convicted.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:35:32 +0100
Man arrested after driver injured during road rage incident on the A303
The incident took place between 5.45pm and 6.30pm on August 24 and involved a grey BMW and a blue Toyota travelling from the A303 to London Road.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Santa visits, festive breakfasts and wreath making coming to garden centre
Families can share a magical morning at Santa's Breakfast in the Dobbies restaurant.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Care home plans face setback over air conditioning and parking fears
Andover Town Council has objected to plans to turn Babbage House into a care home due to air conditioning and parking concerns.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:03:13 +0100
Post Office reveals what is happening to Horizon system after years of scandal
Post Office confirms a major Horizon replacement deal after the scandal saw more than 900 sub-postmasters wrongly convicted between 1999 and 2015.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 900 homes on edge of town spark power and water concerns
Andover Town Council has objected to plans for up to 900 homes on farmland north of Saxon Way.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Test Valley Business Awards 2026 spotlight sustainability as judging begins
The category honours organisations that have successfully embedded greener practices into their operations.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Asian street food arrives at motorway services near Andover
A taste of South Asia is now on the menu for motorway travellers.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:52:55 +0100
M&S shoppers can get £10 back this Bank Holiday - here's how to get yours
M&S Sparks members can earn £10 in their wallet this Bank Holiday weekend when they spend £50 on fashion. Here's how to get the reward.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:44:21 +0100
Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:19:09 +0100
A look back at 9 to 5 singer Dolly Parton's career from music to film
Dolly Parton was known for a range of huge hit singles including Jolene and 9 to 5 that are loved by many.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:02:19 +0100
UK to warn citizens to stock up on food and water in case of national emergency
A new scheme from the UK government aims to improve public resilience in the face of national emergencies

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:01:42 +0100
Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter
The October energy price cap will rise by 4%. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:40 +0100
Pensioners could get thousands more under Minimum Wage State Pension bid
Campaigners want the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:59:39 +0100
How to save on energy bills as Ofgem price cap rises £60 to £1,723
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:58:07 +0100
Shoppers warned 'do not eat' as popular wraps recalled due to potential contamination
Summit Foods is recalling various filled wraps, including its Chicken Fajita Wrap and Snacksters Hoi Sin Wrap.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:58:46 +0100
Millions face a £312,000 pension shortfall – five ways to boost your pot
Workers face huge pension shortfalls, with some £312,000 behind their retirement target. Experts reveal five ways to boost your pension pot.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Hampshire faces England’s biggest predicted funding shortfall of £179.7m
The council expects to be £179.7m short by the end of the 2027/28 financial year, according to analysis by the BBC Shared Data Unit.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Chris Packham bringing new tour to town with rare and personal insight
Packham will share stories from his lifetime of dedication to nature, taking the audience on a journey from his childhood bedroom to unforgettable experiences.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
School withdraws sixth form just one week before start of term
The Wellington Academy in Ludgershall made the decision for the 2026/27 academic year after a review concluded that current student numbers would not support a "high-quality post-16 experience."

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Art exhibition capturing moments of change opens at studios
The show is curated by Fiona Cassidy and Will Woods and includes sculpture, painting, drawing and photography.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:04:28 +0100
Till stolen from dry cleaners in Andover while staff member was at back of shop
The theft took place at around 12.45pm on Monday, August 24, at Ben’s Quality Dry Cleaners on Union Street.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:15:39 +0100
Firefighters urge drivers to take care on A303 amid field fire
Smoke from a large field fire may drift across the A303 and cause visibility problems for drivers.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Inquest opens after man found collapsed outside hospice
AN inquest has opened into the sudden death of an Andover man in March.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hampshire residents reminded to plan ahead for bank holiday healthcare
Residents are being reminded that help is available for common illnesses and minor injuries, and to order their repeat prescriptions in good time.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:58:06 +0100
LIVE: Crews dealing with 'large fire' near A303
Crews are dealing with a large fire near the A303.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:07:46 +0100
Students given urgent warning to get free NHS MenB jab before Freshers' Week
Nearly one million students are being urged to get a free NHS MenB vaccination before heading to university

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Borough council proposing changes to parking restrictions and bays
At the Chantry Centre multi-storey car park in Andover, electric vehicle charging point parking bays would be removed from level 2A.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Contractor acquired in deal to support further growth and expansion
The deal will boost its compliance and energy services capabilities and grow its presence across the south of England.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road to close for seven days to allow for work to be carried out
The council said the closure is needed "to allow works to be carried out on or near the road".

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:14:30 +0100
Millions of new coins with King Charles' portrait heading into circulation
The Royal Mint has shared that millions of 10p coins with King Charles' portrait will be heading into circulation

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:13:27 +0100
Emmerdale star feared being written out of ITV soap after 9 years in recent storyline
Emmerdale star Katie Hill has revealed she feared her character Sarah Sugden would be written out of the ITV soap - here's why.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:06:09 +0100
Ryanair passengers warned to check luggage restrictions or risk fines of up to £51
Ryanair passengers should be careful when taking a crossbody bag on flights with them alongside a cabin bag.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Victorian home with outdoor kitchen on the market for £550,000
Located on Junction Road, Andover, the property is currently listed by Austin Hawk Estate Agents.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Cynicism is the best weapon we oldies have against scams'
Of course, we oldies aren’t targeted to the exclusion of other age groups, but senior citizens are recognised as being particularly vulnerable.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Airfield closed indefinitely after student pilot seriously injured in crash
Popham Airfield is closed until further notice after a 62-year-old student pilot crash-landed, suffering life-threatening injuries.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Business installs solar panels to cut energy costs thanks to £5,000 grant
The system is expected to save around four tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year and reduce the company’s energy bills.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:58:18 +0100
Rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin selling for over £37,000 in UK
A rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin is selling for over £37,000 in London, UK.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:15:28 +0100
LIVE: Traffic queueing on A303 after fire
Traffic and delays on the A303 after a fire earlier today

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:37:13 +0100
Chance to ride in a fire engine as fire station hosts open day this weekend
Andover fire station is hosting an open day this weekend to thank the community for its support.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Road to close for up to eight days while work takes place
Though the order allows for a six-month closure, the council expects the work to take only eight days.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:32:30 +0100
Man, 62, suffers 'life-threatening injuries' after plane crash at Popham Airfield
A man in his 60s suffered life-threatening injuries after a plane crash at Popham Airfield in Hampshire.

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