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Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lidl reveals the 17 locations in Hampshire where it wants to build new stores
Lidl has shared a number of locations where it wants to build new stores in Hampshire, including Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Breathtaking night sky with Jupiter captured in our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a breathtaking night sky filled with countless stars scattered across a deep, inky backdrop.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community diagnostic centre to benefit from share of £237m funding package
The South East currently has the highest number of CDCs per head of population in the country, with 31 centres now open.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Column: 'Hampshire deadline to register for upcoming local elections - don't miss it'
You might not be aware of it, but there will be elections for Hampshire County Council due on Thursday, May 7.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100All the M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to plan for this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of April 17 to 19
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100'Thoughtfully modernised' Edwardian home hits the market for £269,500
The current owners have updated the home while maintaining its period charm, resulting in a "stylish yet welcoming" home.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100MP writes about the most common issue raised with her and the Schools Bill
This week, there has been a heavy emphasis on education in Parliament, with a backbench business debate on Monday and the return of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill on Wednesday.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Village hall gets help to improve online presence thanks to university students
Students from across the faculty volunteered to take part and were divided into two interdisciplinary team.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Outline plans in for 400-home development on farmland in countryside
Bloor Homes, working with the Faberstown Trust, has applied to Test Valley Borough Council for an outline planning application to build "up to 400 new residential dwellings."
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:26:56 +0100Care home to close as residents supported to move into alternative accommodation
A care home is set to close as part of a wider review of long-term residential care across the county
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Care home residents enjoy special lunch outing to pub
The care home offers a wide variety of activities, including a regular men’s activities club.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Employees to cycle 4,000 miles in nationwide charity challenge
The challenge aims to raise funds for good causes while bringing together more than 700 colleagues at its headquarters and 11 service branches.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:43:39 +0100Flag row pub to keep its England colours after planning battle
A giant England flag painted across a historic Wiltshire pub will remain, after councillors voted to grant permission for the decoration
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Andover shop changes hands after 51 years of family ownership
New owners Kyran Stevens and Antonio Labagnara say they are "lost for words" at the support from customers after officially taking over one of Andover’s most‑loved haberdasheries.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New lift installed at Andover College to improve access
The new platform lift restores dependable access across all floors and was installed with minimal disruption in mind.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100New dog daycare opening for pets who need a gentler pace
Each day includes rest areas, peaceful garden zones and carefully managed small groups to ensure every dog receives individual attention and genuine downtime.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:40 +0100Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100Rural studios to host open weekend celebrating art and craftmanship
Throughout the weekend, scheduled artist demonstrations will offer a glimpse into the techniques and processes behind the work.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100New handcrafted jewellery shop opens its doors in the Chantry Centre
La Bohème Chic, a new boutique promising a touch of Tuscan sunshine, has opened its doors in Andover’s Chantry Centre.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Hampshire retailers urged to report all incidents of shoplifting
Retail security leaders described youth-related disorder as a major concern across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Farm supplying green gas to heat 10,000 homes
Apsley Farms generates approximately 104GWh of green gas per year, as well as renewable electricity for the local network.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:52 +0100Andover business collapses into administration after 10 years
An air pollution company based in Walworth Industrial Park, Andover, has collapsed into administration after 10 years.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:41:30 +0100Elderly woman left with serious injuries after being hit by car in Lidl car park
The incident happened at about 12.45 pm on Monday, April 6, in the car park of Lidl in Western Way, Andover.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100‘Positive step’ says council as Andover scaffolding starts to come down
Test Valley Borough Council has welcomed signs of progress in Andover town centre as scaffolding begins to come down from a prominent High Street building
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Have your say on policing priorities in live Q&A with chief constable and PCC
The hour-long online session invites residents to submit questions in advance or ask them live during the broadcast.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:45:20 +0100‘A joy to see progress’: Attitude of Gratitude campaigner praises scaffolding workers
Local campaigner Manuela Wahnon has praised the workers dismantling the scaffolding on Andover High Street, describing it as “a joy to see progress" after more than three years.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:43:41 +0100Woman in her 40s driving Mini Cooper dies in crash on A338
Emergency services were called at about 3.20pm yesterday (Monday, April 15) after reports that a Mini Cooper travelling northbound had left the carriageway and rolled onto its roof.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Resident calls for action as parents' parking habits cause 'chaos' near school
Parking chaos outside Harrow Way school in Andover sparks safety fears as parents flout road markings, block driveways, and hinder emergency access.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Housing development, demolitions and extensions in this weeks planning applications
Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 12th April 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ or e-mail to: planning@testvalley.gov.uk.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:01:37 +0100Puppy rescued after high-speed police chase
A puppy has been rescued unharmed after a high-speed police chase that saw a woman arrested
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100'The new unitary councils are important even if not exciting'
The recent decision to set up four unitary councils in Hampshire is to be the new structure for local government.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:03:13 +0100Two fined nearly £5,000 for fly‑tipping garden waste in Test Valley
Two people have been hit with fines totalling nearly £5,000 after admitting to dumping garden waste in separate incidents in Test Valley.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100New reporting app rolled out across Hampshire to help tackle rural crime
EyesOn includes an AI-powered analytics feature to help identify trends and areas of concern, and uses 'what three words' technology for precise rural mapping.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Rising costs push 180 Test Valley residents to seek vital debt advice
National Debtline is one of the charities authorised to refer individuals to the scheme.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Silk mill awarded £210,000 grant to carry out urgent conservation works
The grant will fund essential conservation works, including repairs to the wheelhouse and rainwater goods of its Grade II* listed Regency building.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:16:02 +0100Hundreds of jobs created as £879m MoD contract keeps Apache and Chinook fleets flying
More than 1,200 jobs across the UK, including hundreds in Hampshire, are being supported through a new £879 million defence contract.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:17:47 +0100Two boys, 17 and 18, held over attack on 15-year-old at memorial hall
The incident happened at around 9.30pm on Saturday, April 11, at Ludgershall Memorial Hall. The teenager was taken to Salisbury District Hospital following the assault.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Hampshire transport charity named finalist for national award
Community First is also one of a small number of centres in the UK authorised to train minibus driver assessors.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Prestigious Hampshire and Isle of Wight producers guide launched
Scores of local producers have been listed in a prestigious guide to the best businesses in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:13 +0100Woman in her 70s hit by car in supermarket car park
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a collision in Andover.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100‘Upsetting and distressing’ - questions raised on loss of hedge amid Plot 90 works
Residents have expressed anger and sadness after a long-standing hedge bordering Plot 90 off Walworth Road was cut down as part of works linked to Plot 90.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pizza Hut finally getting drive-through after revised plans approved
The application site is located on Solstice Retail Park in Amesbury.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:39:38 +0100Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100'Why parish councils are the beating heart of democracy'
They are grassroots governance - so close to the ground, in fact, that they occasionally trip over an overgrown verge that has not been cut since last April.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Major scaffolding on High Street set to be removed after three years
After more than three years of frustration for shoppers and traders, the scaffolding dominating part of Andover High Street could finally be coming down as workers have been spotted.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Meet the incredible dogs helping Southern Water find leaks in rural Hampshire
The water company has been working with Cape SPC, the UK’s only canine-assisted leak detection service.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100Charity singers hit £10,000 fundraising milestone
Both Sue and Dee have been singing to care homes and private bookings for over six years and have raised over £10,000 in this time.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100Secondary school pupil dies on railway line near Andover
A secondary school pupil from a school in Whitchurch has sadly died on the railway tracks near Andover.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:42:04 +0100Road closed for hours after major diesel spill near Salisbury Hill
Motorists are being urged to avoid the B3084 after a large diesel spill forced a road closure on Tuesday, April 14, morning.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Amesbury illuminated blue to raise money for Parkinson's disease
Amesbury councillor Phil Gorman helped light businesses and the high street blue to celebrate World Parkinson's Day on April 11.