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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:29:23 +0100
Bungalow destroyed by fire as several people taken to hospital
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the incident in Parkhouse Road at around 1.30 pm.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:21:30 +0100
Hampshire Day celebrating the people helping communities thrive
The day honours those who help create stronger communities through a wide range of services and support networks.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Where to watch England’s World Cup semi‑final in Andover’s pubs and villages
England’s semi-final against Argentina is one of the biggest games the men’s national team has played in decades, with a place in the World Cup final on the line and six decades of hurt hanging over it.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Campaign highlights alcohol's role in escalating domestic abuse risk
The council stresses that although alcohol does not cause domestic abuse, it can fuel aggression and heighten risk in abusive situations.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire village pub Abbots Mitre offered for sale at £900,000
The Abbots Mitre, Chilbolton’s only pub, has gone on the market with an asking price of £900,000, with agents billing it as an established, food‑led destination venue.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Wiltshire to host event celebrating world-famous crop circle phenomenon
The festival will feature talks, workshops, guided tours and night watches under the stars.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Hospital staff and patients swelter after 'risky' air conditioning units withdrawn
Hospital staff and patients have been sweltering in "extremely uncomfortable" conditions after mobile air conditioning units were withdrawn because of safety concerns.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Andover dance company to deliver 'one of their best yet' performances
The event promises to be a celebration of dance, featuring a wide range of styles and highlighting the dedication, talent, and passion of AYDC’s performers.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Mayor helps judge schools soap box race as pupils celebrate world culture
Rookwood School marked the end of its annual Activities Week on Friday, July 10, with a Celebration Assembly led by headteacher Paul Robinson and attended by the Mayor of Andover, Cllr Tony Burley.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:01:25 +0100
Man in his 20s suffers 'potentially life-changing' injuries in A-road crash
A driver in his 20s has suffered potentially life-changing injuries.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Major upgrade to Charlton Lakes set to get underway
Test Valley Borough Council has approved and funded the construction of a new accessible circular path at the leisure centre site.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Chantry Centre play centre closes 'with broken heart' due to 'less demand'
A handwritten statement posted on the door begins: "With a broken heart we have to close TotCity indefinitely."

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:11:20 +0100
Serious crash between lorry and car closes A-road in both directions
A road is currently blocked in both directions following a serious collision between a lorry and a car.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:34:02 +0100
New capybara arrives at Marwell Zoo as hunt for Samba continues
A new capybara has arrived at Marwell as the search for missing animal Samba continues more than six months after she escaped.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
PICTURES: Crowds flock to annual Wheels and Wings event at Army Flying Museum
Now in its sixth year, the annual event has grown into one of the museum’s flagship fundraisers, this time selling out in advance for the first time.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Deeply concerning' plans could change centuries old village 'beyond recognition'
Residents of Fyfield, a small Hampshire village near Andover, are taking a stand against plans for 50 homes nearby.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heatwave drives surge in defibrillator use as ambulance service issues plea
Defibrillators are only useful if they are functioning and registered on The Circuit, the national defibrillator network.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:40:08 +0100
Award-winning UK wine merchant to close after 59 years as it enters administration
Award-winning wine and spirits merchant, Friarwood, is set to close after 59 years, having fallen into administration.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:39:17 +0100
Millions on PIP warned AI could play bigger role in benefit claims under major review
Could AI play a role in future PIP claims? An expert says the Government's disability benefits review is laying the groundwork for major changes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:37:50 +0100
Asda makes major Rewards change with first-ever fuel offer for customers
Members of Asda's Rewards scheme can now get 5p off every litre of fuel by spending £40 or more in a single in-store transaction.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:32:39 +0100
Tesco will close stores early if England reaches the World Cup final
The decision will only affect its Express stores in England, which will close at 7.30pm instead of the usual 10pm or 11pm.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:11:03 +0100
Clarkson's Farm star leaves the show and files papers for solo venture
A Clarkson's Farm star has left the show and filed papers ahead of a new solo venture.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0100
'Pristine' four-bedroom house with annex goes on market for £695,000
The home in Conholt Road, Andover, has "been extensively upgraded by the present owners and offered for sale in pristine condition," according to the estate agents, Graham & Co.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:42:34 +0100
Inquest begins into death of Andover man strangled at mental hospital
Inquest proceedings have begun over the death of an Andover man who was strangled in Parklands mental hospital.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'I’ve been pushing for years' - Councillor welcomes Shakespeare Avenue upgrade
Shakespeare Avenue in Andover will be improved as part of ongoing improvements to roads in the area, with work scheduled to take place between The Drove and Blendon Drive.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Everything you need to know as Andover Carnival returns this weekend
Andover is gearing up for one of its biggest community days of the year as the annual carnival comes back to town on Sunday, July 19

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'A lot of uncertainty' but legal challenge won't halt work on council reorganisation
A legal challenge by Hampshire County Council against local government reorganisation will not prompt the authority to halt work on the proposed council mergers

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:18:20 +0100
Website tied to child abuse ring investigated over explicit images of Hampshire women
US authorities have made several arrests and seized more than one million indecent images of children as part of their investigation into the site.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:50:12 +0100
Police patrols stepped up as riverkeepers face summer rise in crime
Officers say problems typically increase during the summer months, with regular reports of illegal fishing and anti-social behaviour (ASB) on the rise.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:08:50 +0100
Three care homes closed down after 'devastating' announcement
An update has been issued on three Wiltshire care homes and their residents after they were closed for good.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Businesses encouraged to enter awards as deadline for nominations looms
With less than two weeks until nominations close, organisers of the Test Valley Business Awards 2026 are inviting entries from across the borough.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Choir to stage summer concert and raise money for young carers charity
The theme, Rhymes and Recollections, promises a nostalgic journey into childhood.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0100
Crowds flock to annual Wheels and Wings at Army Flying Museum
The annual event, now in its sixth year, featured a packed programme including air displays, static aircraft, military vehicles, simulators, and activities for all ages.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Community rallies in Andover for Abel Foundation’s Music at the Manor
Held in the grounds of Andover Manor and hosted with the support of landowner Sultan Sid Dajani, the event marked the charity's third Music at the Manor festival.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the Dock: Drink-driver gets 17-month ban and shoplifter made to pay compensation
The case was among a number of Andover matters heard at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court recently.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover resident shares powerful addiction recovery story for Alcohol Awareness Week
This year's campaign, running from July 6 to July 12, is themed "Alcohol and Me" and aims to start conversations about the impact alcohol can have on people's lives.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP officially opens new padel courts as tennis club celebrates 90th anniversary
Kit Malthouse officially opened the new padel courts at Andover Lawn Tennis Club as the club marks its 90th anniversary.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom house with 'spacious' attached apartment on the market for £850k
The house, called OakCroft, is situated on Winchester Street in Overton.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Residents asked to take part in Big Butterfly Count this summer
Participants are asked to spend just 15 minutes in a sunny outdoor spot, count the butterflies and day-flying moths they see and submit their sightings.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Care home residents enjoy day out at local garden centre
Rothsay Grange Care home residents enjoyed a day out in the community.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire attraction to offer discounted entry this summer
Whitchurch Silk Mill is offering discounted entry this summer.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:31:02 +0100
‘Huge opportunities’ for devolution authority backed by £1.3bn fund, says CEO
Devolution in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight presents “huge opportunities”, according to the chief executive of the region’s new combined authority

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Dozens of young people honoured for achieving highest DofE award
A total of 42 participants from across Hampshire were presented with their Gold recognition certificate at a ceremony.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Young gardeners invited to hands-on summer planting workshop
Dobbies garden centre is inviting young children to explore the magic of plants through hands-on activities and fun.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Developer targets Ox Drove grazing field for four‑bungalow scheme
The full application, from Imperial Residential Investments Ltd, covers land south of Ox Drove and immediately adjoining the town’s settlement boundary on three sides.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
County councillors warn village rat‑run risk over A303 slip road changes
Hampshire County Council has published a traffic order to shut the right‑turn gap on the A3093/A303 westbound on‑slip and to ban vehicles turning right from Cowdown Lane.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:28:55 +0100
999 surge leaves neighbourhood policing stretched, panel hears
Police are increasingly pulling neighbourhood officers away from their communities due to a surge in 999 calls, Hampshire’s police commissioner has admitted.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Insider's best time to shop at Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda and Morrisons for huge savings
From supermarket shelf layouts to fake bargains and hidden pricing tactics, here's how to beat the system at your favourite supermarket

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Free bus travel boost for families as school holidays begin
Children aged five to 15 will travel free on buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100
UK drivers warned as commonly believed speed camera myth could see them fined
The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

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