Andover Advertiser

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Only 10 per cent of Hampshire patients say GP appointments are easier to book
The survey, which ran from March 16 to May 28, gathered 896 responses from residents across Hampshire.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Test Valley to launch kerbside collection for small electricals, batteries and vapes
Households will be able to leave small electrical items, batteries and disposable vapes in a plastic bag beside their waste or recycling bins for separate collection.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Detached home with 0.6-acre wraparound garden on market for £850,000
It offers a quiet living environment, benefiting from the closure of Junction Road to through traffic while retaining access to the surrounding area.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Families make memories as hospice hosts Halloween and Bonfire Night party
One of the young adults at the hospice, Jack, hosted the trick-or-treating station from his bedroom, handing out sweets and sensory toys to visitors.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Hampshire Chamber warns rate rise is ‘unwelcome news’ for businesses
The Bank of England has raised its base rate from 3.75 per cent to four per cent, the first increase in more than three years.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:07:11 +0000
A303 reopens after 19-vehicle crash near Andover left one seriously injured
The A303 has reopened following a huge collision involving 19 vehicles near Andover.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:45:33 +0000
Met Office issue yellow weather warning for heavy fog and delays in Andover
The warning is in place from 6 pm this evening (Sunday, November 8) to 11 am tomorrow (Monday, November 9) and warns of difficult travel conditions and possible delays due to fog.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:04:43 +0000
Eight people injured in A303 pile-up that involved 16 vehicles
At least eight people were injured in a 16-vehicle collision on the A303 near Andover as fog affected the area on Saturday night.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Activity zone's Halloween laser tag party sells out as players battle in missions
In the laser tag arena, players aimed to score points in various missions, testing their skills and working as a team.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
PHOTOS: The history behind Andover's Chantry Centre
Archive photographs reveal the lost homes, shops and cottages that once stood on Chantry Street before Andover's town-centre redevelopment.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:11:26 +0000
16 vehicles involved in major A303 crash near Andover
Sixteen vehicles were involved in a major collision on the A303 near Andover last night, leaving the westbound carriageway closed into this morning.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Driver fined and given three points for speeding in temporary 50mph zone
Mercedes driver fined £230 and ordered to pay £130 costs after speeding at 58mph in a temporary 50mph zone on the M27 near Eastleigh; three points issued.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Reduced planning scrutiny must not mean a quieter public voice'
Residents should engage early, follow an application throughout its progress and keep their representations accurate, relevant and up to date.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Andover Music Club preparing for final concert after nearly 80 years
Galliard Ensemble, a renowned wind quintet, will perform alongside international pianist Viv McLean.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 420 times face value on eBay
Only 210,000 of the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coins entered circulation.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:30:00 +0000
Why we wear poppies for Remembrance Day and when to start wearing them
Poppies have become an important symbol of Remembrance Day, but why do we wear them, and when should you start wearing one?

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:25:00 +0000
This heating temperature will help reduce mould and condensation in your home
A guide to heating, ventilation and other steps that can help reduce condensation and mould in homes across the UK.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000
You could soon be being fined for doing this one thing on your commute
England's shared e-bike consultation covers parking, rider behaviour and insurance. Find out what is proposed and how to respond.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Alastair Sim's Scrooge to be shown with live orchestra for 75th anniversary
The performance blends the nostalgia of classic cinema with the immediacy of live music, offering audiences a unique way to experience the festive classic.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Councillor joins 95 young people on dance floor at Andover Anarchy
A councillor joined young people on the dance floor at a youth-led music night.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Thousands of handcrafted poppies go on display at mill in Remembrance tribute
The display features cascades of knitted and crocheted poppies, created by volunteers from across the UK and beyond.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
New book follows Atlantic salmon’s journey from River Test to educate young people
John Miller launched I am Epic in Stockbridge on November 5, with actor Jim Murray, promoting Atlantic salmon conservation and natural history education.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Attic conversion, tree works and solar panels in latest planning applications
Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ or email to: planning@testvalley.gov.uk.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'A Budget full of nothing amid economic uncertainty is negligence'
My Conservative colleagues have proposed £36 billion in welfare savings alongside proper investment in our national defence.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I’ve tried working from home and it means something altogether different'
My experience of semi-retirement leaves me wondering how I ever found time to go to work.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man avoids driving ban after court hears he could lose his home
Laverstoke man Jamie Appleton avoided a ban after admitting driving without insurance in Overton, citing exceptional hardship; fined £384 and given six points.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Faster planning decisions must not weaken local democratic accountability'
Some of the latest planning reforms risk achieving greater speed at the expense of local democratic accountability.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Swan photographed on autumn walk around Anton Lakes is our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a white swan gliding across calm blue water, with raised wings creating an elegant silhouette.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Christmas is coming, and I haven’t been cancelled…yet'
Here at Andover Radio, we're getting properly excited because this Monday, November 9, we're launching Andover Radio Christmas.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman left without post for nearly four months after Royal Mail error
Andover woman Caroline Sharp says Royal Mail redirected her post for almost four months after cancellation, leaving bank letters, bills and fines missing.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Emmerdale and Coronation Street pulled from schedule next week in new ITV shake-up
Both soaps will be pulled from the air next week to make way for more live sports coverage.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:30:00 +0000
Walkers crisps and Rubicon drink recalled from UK supermarket shelves
Check affected Rubicon drink and Walkers snack box batches, allergy risks and refund advice from the Food Standards Agency.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:19:01 +0000
DWP confirms when £300 Winter Fuel Payments will start landing in bank accounts
DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payments will start arriving from mid-November. Find out when pensioners will be paid and who qualifies

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:18:17 +0000
Monty Don's final goodbye in full as he leaves Gardeners’ World after 23 years
Monty Don's final Gardeners' World episode from Longmeadow has aired, as he says goodbye to the BBC show after 23 years.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Semi-detached home with 'generous proportions' on the market for £365,000
The home extends to approximately 1,052 sq ft and has "all the ingredients of a wonderful family home".

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
St Mary Bourne road to close for repair works for up to five days
The closure has been granted by Hampshire County Council so that Clancy can carry out the necessary repairs.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Council secures £449,242 for Armed Forces support hub
Wiltshire Council secures £449,242 VALOUR funding for an Armed Forces hub at Tidworth Library and Leisure Centre, supporting veterans and families from 2027.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:31:16 +0000
Man banned from Co-op and One Stop stores after shop thefts
A man has been banned from entering any Co-op or One Stop store in Amesbury after being linked to shop thefts in the town.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Hampshire village road to close overnight for up to six nights for surveys
The closure has been granted to facilitate National Highways' topographical and ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey works.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
County council saves 3,000 staff days with award-winning AI note-taking tool
The project has earned the council the Public Sector Partnership Award at this year’s Sovereign AI Awards.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:40:31 +0000
Police renew appeal over dog walker murder as £20,000 reward remains on offer
A £20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Graham Pennycook's murder.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Andover launches digital radio station playing Christmas songs around the clock
A new radio station is launching that will play Christmas songs around the clock.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘That’s it, you can get out now’: nurse recalls convict’s London home
Nursing has moments of unusual situations.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Meet Andover's newest school starters in our First Class special - in shops now
The Andover Advertiser is celebrating this special moment with our First Class special, featuring photographs of children from schools across the area.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Entrepreneur receives £750 grant to help new flower business blossom
She sells cut flowers and plants at local markets, including Second Sundays, and is a regular at the Hawk Conservancy Trust.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former nurse shares memories of care work to inspire interest in the NHS
I look back now and believe I would have continued my nursing career in the community, which helps folk with a variety of reasons, needing help at home.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:30:00 +0000
M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekend
Southampton drivers face more overnight closures on the M3 and M27 this weekend.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:29:04 +0000
James Norton is unrecognisable as Santa in M&S's star-studded Christmas advert
M&S has launched its 2026 Christmas advert starring James Norton as Santa, Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus and Katherine Jenkins singing Heaven Is a Place on Earth.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:27:44 +0000
BT shutting off decades-old service with households given warning to switch over
BT is shutting off its analogue landline service with customers being told to either switch providers or use its new digital service.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:26:52 +0000
Emmerdale star confirms exit from ITV soap but promises to return in the future
Bradley Riches has confirmed he will be leaving Emmerdale for the festive period but will return to play Lewis Barton in the new year.

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