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Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Government approves final plans and funding for Junction 9 improvement scheme
GOVERNMENT ministers have approved the M3 Junction 9 scheme near Winchester.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Hampshire police boss becomes first to announce mayoral bid
Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC Donna Jones has become the first to announce she will run for mayor of the region.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The woman fighting beauty standards with body impression workshops using oil
Bethany Perry, 41, now lives in Hungerford, Berkshire, but was raised in Charlton and has exhibited with esteemed art institutions and is now hosting Body Impression Workshops

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for new food and drink venue with outside seating at former high street bank
Eagle-eyed townsfolk can see new applications pasted on the windows and door of the former Barclays Bank on Andover High Street.

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched to connect Hampshire to Heathrow with direct train link
This project intends to offer a direct rail link between the South Western Main Line and Heathrow Airport.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:54:11 +0000
Controversial Stubbington Study Centre made asset of community value
Hampshire County Council has proposed closing Stubbington Study Centre saying it wants to turn it into a secure children’s home to meet demand.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000
DJ and marketing agency owner bringing retro nights to town
Dressing up is encouraged, with prizes for the best dressed, as well as a photobooth to capture memories of the evening.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000
More than 100 electric scooters seized and crushed by Hampshire police in crackdown
Police have seized and crushed more than 100 e-scooters after criminals were caught using them.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Hampshire charity urging older people to prioritise foot care
Its Foot Care clinics, located throughout the county, offer affordable six-weekly appointments.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Housebuilder donates £200 to foodbank to help families this winter
Taylor Wimpey has given the money to Andover Foodbank, which will be used to buy non-perishable food items for food boxes.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Dog owners urged to keep pets on leads to protect ground-nesting birds
They have made the plea to owners to keep their dogs on leads during the ground-nesting breeding season.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:30:35 +0000
Family of Andover murder victim pay tribute to 'dedicated and loving mother'
Her family said: "Anjela Chetty was a dedicated and loving mother, sister, aunty, friend and colleague."

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Almost a third of disabled children in Test Valley lose benefits after turning 16
Children who live with incurable and life-threatening conditions receive a child Disability Living Allowance (DLA) until their 16th birthday, at which point, they have to apply for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Group urged to apply for garden centre funding for their community spaces
Successful groups will get the Andover store’s help through product, tools and plant donations.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Dinosaurs to invade theatre in new interactive show
Attendees will be able to hear the dinosaurs' roars, feel their footsteps and witness their grandeur.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:26:27 +0000
Anger as Poundland stores possibly 'facing closure' amid 'challenging' landscape
Shoppers are angry after it emerged Poundland is set to be sold as it struggles to battle an "increasingly challenging" UK retail landscape.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000
Live at the Apollo star bringing new show to Andover
The show is a "celebration of and for the female of the species".

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:42:42 +0000
Woman with links to Hampshire wanted in connection with assault
Police are appealing for the public’s help locating a wanted woman

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Celebration event marks success of pioneering Net Zero farming project
The project saw two farms trialling new farming techniques aimed at reducing their environmental impact.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Care home residents raise nearly £6,000 for charity
Boaz staff and volunteers sold fresh eggs from their chickens, cards, wooden crafts and jams during one fundraising event.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:53:00 +0000
£13m funding to improve lighting and CCTV at bus shelters in Hampshire
A fresh injection of cash to help bus services across Hampshire is to be spent on better lighting and CCTV at shelters, real-time passenger information and infrastructure improvements at colleges.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:23:37 +0000
Floral tributes laid in road outside house where woman was found dead
FLORAL tributes have been laid after a woman was found dead at a house in Andover.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Winners of half term Time Traveller's Trail announced by BID
Organised by Andover BID, the trail encouraged people to visit local landmarks, solve clues and learn about the town's history.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
School students tackle one of the biggest West End shows and put on Les Miserables
STUDENTS from Winton Community Academy tackled one of the biggest West End Shows and presented a school's edition performance of 'Les Miserables'.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Andover pub raises more than £100 for charity fighting domestic abuse
Foresters Arms held a quiz in aid of Finding Freedom From Abuse on Wednesday, February 26 and helped the Test Valley charity raise £130.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:32:02 +0000
Brits can't wait to try 'genius' Nando's hack - 'loads more chicken for less money'
Amazon Video Prime star Hero Fiennes Tiffin has revealed a 'genius' Nando's hack which means Brits can get 'loads more chicken for less money'

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:30:51 +0000
TikTok launches brand new feature that's been made just for teenagers
TikTok is launching a new mindfulness tool that will help teenage users wind down before bed.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:28:30 +0000
Snow and ice forecast for UK this week as result of 'Arctic air'
Snow and ice has been forecast for Wednesday (March 12) by both the Met Office and BBC Weather, see the areas in the UK affected.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:25:51 +0000
How to get £5 cashback on £10 of petrol or diesel, but be quick
Take advantage of a money-saving deal offering £5 cashback when spending £10 or more on petrol or diesel

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:23:27 +0000
Drivers urged to carry out simple checks as 'easily avoidable' MOT failures rise
Eric Smith, MOT scheme manager at Kwik Fit, says there are a few things that can catch out drivers when getting their car tested.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:53:21 +0000
Free Wills Month: Who can get a free will this March and how do you apply?
March is Free Wills Month, here's what you need to know and who is eligible to apply

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:53:51 +0000
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney, do I need one and how to apply?
Martin Lewis is asking viewers to think about What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and what to include in their wills.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:52:17 +0000
Martin Lewis: it's time to have a 'difficult conversation' with our loved ones
Martin Lewis will be talking about why we need to plan ahead with lasting power of attorney

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:52:53 +0000
Martin Lewis: 'huge news' for millions of motorists due compensation
Martin Lewis has shared huge compensation news for anyone who has bought a car on finance

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:20:00 +0000
Mum's warning to parents after son swallowed toy from Amazon
An Amazon spokesperson said: "We are saddened to hear about this incident and we are reaching out to the family affected."

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:16:51 +0000
Nationwide giving £50 free cash to more than 12 million customers
More than 12 million Nationwide customers will receive a £50 cash payment as a “thank you” following the purchase of Virgin Money.

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:11:08 +0000
Triple killer Kyle Clifford given whole-life order for crossbow and knife murders
Triple killer Kyle Clifford will be given a whole-life order at Cambridge Crown Court for the murders of Louise, Hannah and Carol Hunt.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:32:18 +0000
Police on Andover road after woman found dead and man arrested
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000
Former police officer writes book on Wiltshire's largest mass murder
Neil Berrett, who was a police officer in Wiltshire for 30 years, has written a book called Six Little Heads about the murder of six children in Amesbury.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Specialist nursing team celebrates 10 years of supporting young parents
The team of family nurses work with parents up to the age of 19, staying with them for two years.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Road due to be closed for a day for works to be carried out
Though the order allows for a six-month closure, it is expected the work will be completed within a day.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Heroes honoured for their contributions to the community by High Sheriff of Hampshire
The High Sheriff of Hampshire, Jon Whitaker, presented awards to the 17 recipients in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community, particularly in law and order and fostering community cohesion, especially among young people acros...

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:02:41 +0000
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead
The police said they were called at 8.26am on Saturday, 8 March, to reports of a serious assault at an address on Burkal Drive in Andover.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:32:25 +0000
Councils want more time to respond to devolution plans to merge local authorities
Councils across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight want to be given more time to formulate their final proposal for merging local authorities.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:14:32 +0000
Wildlife charity announces dates for this year’s Big Butterfly Count
The event urges people to spend 15 minutes counting butterflies in gardens, local spaces or the countryside to help track trends and inform conservation efforts.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Southern Water announces fresh consultation on wastewater recycling project
The water, once mixed with spring water in the reservoir, will then be piped to the Otterbourne Water Supply Works.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Town council determined to distance itself from mockumentary project after backlash
The decision on the latest Andover mockumentary has been kicked down the road as Andover Town Council's Community and Events Committee deferred the final decision to the full council.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pictures: Dance group celebrates 25 years with spectacular show in Andover
The 25th edition of FL Dance's annual spectacle took place at The Lights in Andover last weekend, with 125 dancers of all ages.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:05:49 +0000
'Check your change' - The 50p coin worth a small fortune and how to spot
A small error on the commemorative Sir Isaac Newton 50p coin could make you a fortune.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:34 +0000
Barclays announces £12.5 million payout over outages - are you eligible?
Barclays has announced that it will be paying out £12.5 million to customers over outages this year - are you eligible?

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