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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hundreds rally against plans for 40 new homes on Hampshire village green
The opposition centres on a planning application for 40 homes at Hasley Meadows in Broughton, which follows the recent approval of nine homes at Cooler’s Farm.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hairdresser delighted after receiving funding to spruce up shop
J4K, located on Andover’s High Street, received just over £12,000 from Test Valley Borough Council’s frontage grant scheme to replace its timber shopfront and signage.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Harry Styles fans warned as ticket scams leave victims £1,295 out of pocket
Planning to see Harry Styles play live? Experts warn ticket scams are becoming more sophisticated, with many fans only discovering the fraud at the venue.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street after closing all stores 6 years ago
Major fashion retailer Evans has returned to the UK high street in Yours Clothing stores after closing all its shops in 2020.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100Three-bedroom Hampshire house with 'perfect' outdoor space for sale
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac near the train station and town centre, a three-bedroom house is listed for £335,000.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Nominations open for awards recognising Hampshire's care workers
The awards highlight those who support older people, adults with learning disabilities and individuals with mental health needs.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Village road to close for up to five days for pipe repairs
It has been granted by Hampshire County Council for The Clancy Group to carry out repairs to pipework.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Sellers hoping to move before Christmas warned to put homes on market now
Even though autumn is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for property sales, the full process can often take five months or more.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100One-day road closure granted for pole testing works by Openreach
Although the closure is expected to last just one day, the order will remain in place for up to six months to allow for contingencies.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Garden centre hosting free children's workshops during the summer
Dobbies has teamed up with DreamWorks to host a Gabby’s Dollhouse Summer Holiday Club.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Being a local councillor is an interesting thing'
Let me tell you about last weekend, a fairly typical one by my standards.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tens of thousands more people access NHS dentists in Hampshire
The rise in patient numbers reflects increased appointments and improved dental care across the region over the past three years.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:27:37 +0100Rare Royal Mint coin sells for 560 times its value as design 'escapes' edge
A rare 5p coin has sold for 560 times its value because part of the design is 'escaping' the edge.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of June 12 to 14
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100The Hampshire heroes who have been named on the King's Birthday Honours List for 2026
Several influential and hardworking Hampshire residents have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100Two-bedroom home for sale in 'peaceful cul-de-sac' for £250,000
A two-bedroom home is for sale for £250,000.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Terraced houses most popular in Andover and Ludgershall property sales
Terraced houses are leading property sales across Andover and Ludgershall.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Road to be closed for up to two weeks for work to be carried out
The closure, granted by Hampshire County Council, will allow The Clancy Group to carry out a comm pipe relay.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Road to close for one day while Openreach carry out utility works
Hampshire County Council has granted the temporary closure to allow Openreach to carry out the utility works.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Young Hampshire environmentalist named among UK's most influential green leaders
Her work focuses on raising the profile of England’s rare chalk streams and rivers, many of which run through Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Meet women's health experts at pioneering clinic close to home
Gynaechoice was established in 2004 as a pioneering and patient‑focused concept, created to deliver a truly specialist, multi‑disciplinary private gynaecology service to women across Hampshire and the surrounding regions
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:40:49 +0100Four barn owl chicks hatch at Hampshire country park
Four barn owl chicks have been ringed during ongoing wildlife monitoring.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:39:32 +0100Hampshire Cricket announces multi-year partnership with cider brand
The deal will see the cider brand become an official partner of Utilita Bowl, running until the end of the 2028 cricket season.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100‘Accident waiting to happen’: fears for children at derelict Andover Sainsbury’s
The disused building has reportedly been accessed multiple times since the beginning of June, after boarding around the site was pulled away.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hampshire town's neighbourhood plan project under review over transparency concerns
A neighbourhood plan project is under review following concerns over transparency and costs.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dozens of bird species identified on Hampshire farm during monitoring project
Ten Farmland Bird Indicator species and five Red List species, including yellowhammer, linnet, lapwing, reed bunting, barn owl and red kite, were among those recorded.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100PICTURES: Inside the long-derelict Andover Magistrates Court set for demolition
The West Street site, which has stood empty since 2015 following a nationwide programme of court closures, was recently explored by the Facebook page Abandoned Echoes.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hampshire approach to domestic abuse highlighted at House of Lords committee
Hampshire’s model is being highlighted as part of a national review into the effectiveness of the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:07:58 +0100Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts
Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users have reported widespread issues, with many unable to access accounts or load content during the outage.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:51:04 +0100'Do not eat' warning as chocolate bar recalled due to possible 'health risk'
The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:28:35 +0100Takeaway loses licence after employing illegal workers
A Wiltshire kebab shop has had its licence to serve late-night food and alcohol revoked after a raid by Home Office agents
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100'Charming' three-bed cottage with an abundance of flowers for sale
A three-bedroom, semi-detached cottage with an extension and mature surrounding gardens is for sale on the edge of Weyhill.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Andover Town Council awards £3,000 funding boost to popular annual event
The funding was formally presented by councillors Ted Reynolds, John Cockaday and Andrew Horsnell, who handed over a ceremonial cheque to the Andover Carnival Committee.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Red kites among more than 160 species recorded in wildlife count
The Big Wildlife Count formed part of 'Wild About Enham,' a biodiversity project led by housing association Aster Group in Enham Alamein.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100New family support hubs to open in town offering a range of services
The hubs will serve as one-stop-shops offering support from pregnancy through early childhood and into the start of school.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Ambulance service charity seeks volunteers to deliver life-saving CPR training
Volunteers will visit schools and community groups, and take part in events such as Restart a Heart Day.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Jobs fair returning to town centre venue with free entry for all
The event will connect jobseekers with employers offering live vacancies across a variety of sectors.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Veteran celebrates 100th birthday with family at care home
He and his wife Maureen shared a dance to a favourite song, and Arthur proudly cut his birthday cake, which was prepared by the home.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to turn former Andover shop into 15‑room shared house submitted
An application from Star Plans Ltd seeks permission to convert the vacant ground-floor commercial space on Millway Road into a house in multiple occupation.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Hampshire children in care steady at 1,700 but profile changing
The number of children in care in Hampshire has stayed steady over the past year, but new figures show a shift towards older teenagers, alongside a fall in unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0100EES delays to continue after reports of 6-hour airport queues - but how long for?
Industry experts have revealed how long Brits can expect EES delays to continue.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:40 +0100Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension
The state pension age is gradually rising from 66 to 67. Find out which birth dates are affected and when you'll become eligible for payments.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:03:38 +0100UK drivers told to ignore these sat nav directions after 'worrying' rise in deaths
A recent survey indicated that 54% of drivers have been diverted onto rural routes because of traffic on motorways, dual carriageways and other A roads.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:01:32 +0100Tesco axes delivery fees for thousands of shoppers in major promotion
Tesco is waiving delivery charges on its Whoosh rapid delivery service for all orders of £25 or more
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100'Thoughtfully enhanced' Andover bungalow on the market for £515,000
A substantial detached bungalow in Andover is up for sale with a guide price of £515,000.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:38:05 +0100Hotel fire in Andover prompts large emergency response
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at Travelodge on Hawker Siddeley Way at 10.50am on Wednesday, June 10, prompting a large multi-station response.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Hundreds join annual charity walk for children's hospice charity in Sutton Scotney
Hundreds of people took part in a fundraising walk to help raise money for hospice care.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Former Andover care home site on the market after council 'no longer requires' it
Hampshire County Council has confirmed that the Copper Beeches site is no longer needed following the closure of the facility in 2024, with the property now being marketed for sale.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100New outdoor gym named after much-loved former school staff member
The outdoor gym was funded through a combination of school fundraising events and donations from the parish community.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:08:03 +0100Air ambulance relocates base after almost 20 years in Thruxton
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is now operating from its new headquarters at Southampton Airport, having moved from Thruxton.