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Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Photography club opens new season in fresh venue with free taster sessions
Andover Photographic Club is set to launch its new season in a fresh venue.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beloved community transport scheme at risk of collapse without new volunteer
Amesbury Boscombe Down Link Scheme is appealing for a volunteer coordinator to help keep its community transport service running.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Animal businesses raise £5,500 for charity after Tough Mudder challenge
Andover animal businesses raise £5,500 for charity after Tough Mudder challenge
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:45:32 +0100Popular sunscreen sold in Boots banned from the UK after being labelled 'high risk'
A Bubble Cosmetics sunscreen has been rejected from the UK after it was labelled as "high risk".
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:46:51 +0100Sandbanks in Dorset named the best beach in the UK by travel experts
Sandbanks Beach in Dorset has been named the best beach in the UK by travel experts at Skyscanner.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100World's oldest living person, who was born in village near Andover, turns 117
Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person, celebrated her 117th birthday with family and friends on Friday, August 21.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:12:56 +0100Major travel disruption as power cut hits train control centre
Major disruptions are expected on all CrossCountry train services through Hampshire after a power cut at the operator's control centre
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Leehurst Swan School pupils out perform national GCSE average
Leehurst Swan pupils have outperformed national GCSE averages, with every student gaining at least seven grade 4s or above.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Fly-tippers in Wiltshire could face £5,000 fines under new crackdown
Wiltshire Council is proposing fines of up to £5,000 for fly-tipping under new environmental enforcement powers.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Clinic announced as main sponsor for Pride of Andover Awards
The clinic’s backing will help organisers continue to shine a light on individuals, groups and organisations who make a meaningful impact in the Andover area.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Local communities deserve to have more faith in the planning system’
It seems that the planners leave it to the public to read up about the “conditions” and then inform the council if they are being dealt with or ignored.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Council’s £180m black hole puts buses, libraries and roads at risk
Buses, libraries and road repairs face the squeeze as a council confronts a £179.7 million budget black hole.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0100Brits urged to book flu jabs to help ease winter demand - Check if you're eligible
NHS is urging Brits to start booking flu jabs to ease winter demands in A&E departments.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0100New ban being introduced at cinemas across the UK amid concerns over privacy
The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) said many venues have already banned or limited the use of the glasses over both privacy and piracy concerns.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0100Co-op offering M&Ms, Maltesers and Galaxy chocolates for 1p - how to claim
Shoppers can buy chocolates, including Maltesers, M&Ms and Galaxy Counters, for just 1p from Co-op for a limited time - here's how.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Andover pupils drive GCSE improvement as Test Valley beats much of Hampshire
Andover pupils helped drive the Test Valley's GCSE results in 2026 to be among the highest in Hampshire.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Street closures announced for village road race
All roads will be reopened once the final runner has passed through.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Home's carnival float scoops third place in annual competition
The float was created with the help of staff, people they support and family members.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Care home residents enjoy foam party with family members and staff
The party offered residents a chance to spend quality time with their loved ones while enjoying an activity that was a little out of the ordinary.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Homeless young people take part in life-changing trip in Gran Canaria
The experience aimed to support their transition into adulthood and independent living.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'A red kite on the lookout for his next meal' is our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a magnificent red kite perched high on the top of a tree against a clear blue sky.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Volunteers remove invasive plants from River Test watermeadows
The volunteers helped clear the fast-spreading invasive species, which threaten to outcompete native plants and disrupt natural habitats.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents say they are ‘hitting a brick wall’ over housing concerns
A Kingsway Gardens resident says leaseholders are paying for years of alleged mismanagement as their dispute with housing association Aster drags on.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100David Tennant opens up on potential to return as 14th Doctor in Doctor Who
David Tennant has not yet returned in audio form as the 14th Doctor, despite featuring as the 10th Doctor in new stories.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0100Strictly star in 'new chapter' as they reveal next project after leaving BBC show
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara has landed a new role after leaving the BBC show.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100Rare £2 coin with fried egg error sells for more than 67 times its face value
A rare £2 coin has sold for more than £134 after its fried egg error started a bidding war.
Fri, 21 Aug 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 August 21 to 23
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100Three-bedroom house close to train station goes on the market
The house is in a "sought-after cul-de-sac" and is a just a short walk from the train station, offering connections to London.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:24:32 +0100Police release images after vomit and faeces left in Amesbury angling club break-in
Police are appealing for information after an angling club in Amesbury was broken into on July 25, in what is believed to be an incident of illegal fishing.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Andover artists present new exhibition at The Chapel
State of Flux, an exhibition by artists from the Chapel Arts Studios (CAS) Associate Artist Programme, runs at The Chapel in St Mary's Cemetery from August 22 to September 5, 2026.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Andover Scout selected to help deliver the World Scout Jamboree
Oliver will collaborate with Scouts worldwide to help create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for young people aged 14 to 17.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Zoo celebrates rare antelope species once extinct in the wild
The day featured a full programme of activities, including opportunities for visitors to meet the animal’s keepers and learn about its journey from extinction.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Radio station sponsors award at Pride of Andover Awards
The award recognises individuals or groups who enhance the community through art, music, performance, photography or other creative endeavours.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Conversions, potential demolitions and tree works in latest planning applications
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the w/e 16th August 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ or ...
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:16:21 +0100Suspected drug dealer, 38, arrested after police raid home in Andover
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a drug offence following a police warrant in Gallaghers Mead, Andover.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:58:18 +0100Record number of pupils secure top grades at Danebury School
More students than ever before have secured top GCSE grades at Danebury School in 2026.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:25:22 +0100John Hanson pupil’s ten 9s among best results in years as school celebrates GCSEs
A John Hanson pupil achieved 10 Grade 9s in her GCSE results in 2026.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Resurfacing begins on pothole-plagued Andover road
King Arthur's Way, which runs past Knights Enham School, is being fully resurfaced during overnight works from August 17 to 25.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Test Valley Borough Council plans sale of Andover open space
Two areas of public open space in Andover could be sold under plans unveiled by Test Valley Borough Council.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hawk Conservancy Trust artist in residence to paint live at special event
Visitors will be able to watch McGarry create a new bird-themed artwork and gain insight into how a professional wildlife artist works.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:31:13 +0100UK travellers issued passport warning ahead of holidays abroad
The FCDO has warned holidaymakers to make sure they know what to do if their passport becomes lost or is stolen.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:29:47 +0100Cadbury fans feeling 'sad' after brand makes big changes to Christmas tubs
Cadbury has changed its tubs to cardboard boxes and have removed eclairs from some of them.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:29:08 +0100'Unprecedented' El Nino to bring autumn and winter storms to UK, Met Office warns
The Met Office has warned that an "unprecedented" El Nino could bring wetter and stormier conditions to the UK this autumn and winter.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:28:22 +0100EasyJet shares 48-hour Bank Holiday breaks you can take without using annual leave
EasyJet has shared a list of 48-hour trips you can take over the Bank Holiday without having to use any annual leave.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:28:32 +0100LIVE - Celebrating Andover's GCSE successes as results are revealed
Thousands of students will head to schools on Thursday morning to receive their results
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:28:40 +0100Southampton Airport warning over one thing that will stop you flying
Families travelling to Portugal from Southampton Airport should check the entry requirements, as a letter of authorisation could be needed to enter the country.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100Three-bedroom detached character property on the market for £375,000
The property offers a "wealth of character" with accommodation including an entrance hall leading to a living room with views to the front.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Tea Room fundraiser raises more than £1,200 for breast cancer
The Tea Room in Andover town centre has raised more than £1,200 for Breast Cancer Now.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100'How to improve your chances of landing your first job after school'
Nearly one million young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK are not in education, employment or training.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100All joy and smiles as Andover pupils celebrate their GCSE results in style
School pupils across Andover have celebrated their GCSE results, as one school revealed its best-ever results.