Andover Advertiser
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000PHOTOS - First Class 2026 captures smiling faces of new school starters
The special supplement has now appeared in the Andover Advertiser
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nine pubs shortlisted for Andover Advertiser Pub of the Year title
Andover Advertiser Pub of the Year shortlist revealed, with nine pubs competing. Vote from November 20 to December 4 using newspaper coupons.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000New salon puts curls and creative colour in the spotlight
Diffuse Salon has opened on Amesbury High Street, specialising in curly hair, lived-in colour and creative transformations.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:30:00 +0000M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of more closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of November 13 to 15.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:44:58 +0000Is Microsoft still down? Thousands report issues with Outlook and other apps
Microsoft Outlook issues continue on November 13, with users reporting login, email and app problems, while Microsoft 365, Teams and Copilot also face outages.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000Four-bedroom home reduced to £425,000 with nearly 300 sq ft principal suite
Occupying the entire second floor, the principal suite provides almost 300 sq ft of accommodation, complete with its own bathroom.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Andover residents gather for Armistice Day service at Cenotaph
Residents gathered at Andover’s Cenotaph on Armistice Day to remember people who died in conflict.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Youngsters win sustainability art awards with bird drawings for charity calendar
Entrants were invited to create artwork depicting a British bird, with the winning pieces set to appear in the 2027 Children’s Sustainability Calendar.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:33:21 +0000Photos capture moment Andover paused for Remembrance Sunday parade and service
Thousands gathered in Andover for the Remembrance Sunday parade.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Fugitive team launched to hunt Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s most wanted offenders
Hampshire and Isle of Wight police launch a seven-day Fugitive Team in Fareham to track and arrest high-harm offenders, suspects and prolific criminals.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Sporty challenges raise thousands of pounds for the Boaz Project
Pedal power, sponsored swims and a gruelling 26-mile hike helped raise £4,400 for a Hampshire charity supporting adults with learning disabilities.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:57:15 +0000Army museum hosts moving Concert of Remembrance with Military Wives Choirs
Visitors gathered for a Concert of Remembrance at an Army museum for a moving tribute to the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Music therapy programme launches to support people with Parkinson’s through winter
A new online music therapy programme is helping people with Parkinson's stay active, connected and confident this winter.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Patients wait weeks for hospital results amid Royal Mail delays, MP warns
Patients are waiting weeks for hospital results because of postal delays, an MP has warned.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nine pubs in the running to be crowned Salisbury Journal Pub of the Year
Salisbury Journal Pub of the Year shortlist revealed, featuring nine local pubs across Salisbury and Wilton. Voting opens November 19 and closes December 4.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Andover waste site could open for extra hours on Saturdays
Veolia seeks longer Saturday hours at Andover Waste Transfer Station, Longparish, before bank holidays. Hampshire County Council comments close November 27.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:18:47 +0000Thousands join calls for £20,000 HMRC tax-free Personal Allowance with days left
A petition calling for the personal tax-free allowance to rise to £20,000 has passed 30,000 signatures, with its November 14 deadline approaching
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:17:33 +0000HMRC Child Benefit rates to rise in April 2027 - new payment amounts explained
HMRC has updated its Child Benefit rates for 2027/28, with millions of parents set to receive higher weekly payments.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:16:26 +0000Rare Cadbury chocolate bar slashed in price after return to UK supermarkets
The Cadbury Dairy Milk Winter Mint Crisp bar is a popular flavour but is only available in the months leading up to Christmas.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:15:49 +0000New illegal Fire Stick warning issued as police investigating financial records
Those using illegal Fire Sticks have been warned that police are now using financial records to find those culpable.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:13:48 +0000More than one million yellow box fines issued - what are the rules and how to appeal
More than a million yellow box junction penalties issued by councils in England and Wales since 2023, the junction rules and how to challenge a notice.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:12:11 +0000Government-backed energy company enters administration
Smartway Energy has entered administration, with two Leonard Curtis administrators appointed on November 4.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:12:49 +0000Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 200 times face value on eBay
Released by the Royal Mint in 2009, the Kew Gardens design had a circulating mintage of 210,000.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:10:38 +0000BBC TV Licence fee reduced from £180 to £7.50 for some in UK - are you eligible?
Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000Three-bedroom Whitchurch cottage in former workhouse reduced to £600,000
The "stunning home" forms part of a conversion of a former Victorian institutional building.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:23:48 +0000Councillor shares highlights from Andover Halloween Celebrations
A town councillor has praised the value of community events after sharing photographs from Andover’s Halloween celebrations.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Veteran hailed as an ‘unsung hero’ for preserving remembrance sites
A former serviceman has been thanked for years of work preserving Ludgershall’s key remembrance sites.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Police officer and retired search dog Rocky honoured for eight years of service
In their final year together, the pair completed 49 searches, achieving 21 positive results.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Andover Scouts rally behind Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Andover Scouts supported the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal on November 7, collecting donations in the town centre.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:45:07 +0000Cadets lead moving Armistice Day service at Tidworth academy
Students and cadets at The Wellington Academy in Tidworth gathered for an Armistice Day service, with half of the school’s pupils coming from service families.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:36:14 +0000School marks Remembrance with striking poppy display
A school in Andover marked Remembrance with a striking display of poppies above its entrance.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:59:00 +0000Bake Off musical opening tonight with 40-strong cast of local performers
The musical follows a group of amateur bakers as they compete under the famous tent, finding friendship, rivalry and romance along the way.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Grateley wagyu jerky business wins £750 grant and UK food awards finalist spot
A Grateley food business is planning its next move after winning a £750 council grant.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Pupils feel safe and proud as Ofsted praises Andover school's progress
Pupils at Lift Winton say they feel safe and proud of their school, inspectors found.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:35:07 +0000Boy, 14, arrested over stolen mince pies and witness intimidation
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after staff were allegedly threatened at an Andover restaurant before mince pies were stolen from another business.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Grandmother raises £1,050 for Teenage Cancer Trust after grandson's diagnosis
Throughout the summer, Vanessa and supporters organised coffee mornings, charity bowls matches and a Ladies Charity Gala.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Andover Community Church Choir fills Rothsay Grange with hymns and memories
Residents enjoyed an afternoon of music and memories at a special choir performance.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Housebuilder celebrates pub putting community at the heart of its work
The award celebrates organisations that show a thoughtful and innovative approach to community engagement and social responsibility.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:18:00 +0000When does I'm A Celebrity start as ITV confirms full lineup for 2026?
It's almost time for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! to start its 2026 series - here's the full celebrity lineup and start date.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:17:07 +0000Jaime Winstone confirms if she will return to Strictly this weekend
Strictly Come Dancing star Jaime Winstone has confirmed if she will be returning to the ballroom after suffering an injury last week.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:17:34 +0000Gavin and Stacey star reveals she wants to make history on I'm a Celeb
Gavin and Stacey star, Joanna Page, has revealed she wants to make history on the show as the first Welsh Queen of the Jungle.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:13:14 +0000DWP starts bank checks on benefit claimants – what officials can now see
DWP issues first bank check notice for Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA claims, targeting benefit fraud and error under new powers from October 26.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:12:04 +0000Waitrose recalls two doughnut packs over undeclared soya allergen
Waitrose has recalled two doughnut five-packs over undeclared soya. Check the best-before dates and how to get a refund.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:11:11 +0000How Virgin Media 02 customers can keep free emails as service ends
Virgin Media email users face a choice over transferring to Junara. Find out which addresses are affected, the deadlines and the fees.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:11:37 +0000Who was the eighth baker to leave The Great British Bake Off on caramel week?
The eighth baker to leave The Great British Bake Off has been revealed after they failed to impress the judges with their caramel bakes.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000Hampshire charities can win a share of £240,000 in festive funding draw
The scheme will see 20 charities win £1,000 each day for 12 days in the lead-up to Christmas, totalling £240,000 in donations.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:18:17 +0000Families to remember loved ones killed in crashes across Hampshire in annual service
Families who have lost loved ones in fatal collisions will come together this weekend for an annual service of remembrance.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Music festival raising money to support mental health recognised with top honour
This year’s festival featured more than 400 performers and volunteers across 17 venues in Andover town centre.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Over 200 festive shoeboxes collected for children in Eastern Europe
More than 200 shoeboxes have been filled with festive gifts for children in Eastern Europe.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000Concerns over recycling shake-up requiring extra bins to separate paper and cardboard
Thousands of Hampshire households could need an extra recycling bin after a major shake-up of collections was approved.