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Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:49:30 +0100
Life-size bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II unveiled outside Romsey Abbey
Queen Elizabeth II has returned to Romsey as a life-size bronze statue of the late monarch was unveiled outside Romsey Abbey.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stunning photo of eel traps chosen as our Picture of the Week
The photo shows the eel traps at The Bunny near Stockbridge, captured on a wonderfully atmospheric misty morning.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major Andover museum could be saved with £150k funding package
Test Valley Borough Council and Andover Town Council are proposing the package for Andover Museum and the Museum of the Iron Age, run by Hampshire Cultural Trust (HCT).

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire County Council vehicles received 302 penalty charge notices
Drivers of Hampshire County Council vehicles were hit with hundreds of penalty notices, newly released figures show

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Free exhibition showcasing female athletes and photographers coming to town
It has paired female photographers with female athletes to capture moments often overlooked.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Prison watchdog finds staff could not have foreseen inmate's death at open jail
A prison watchdog has concluded staff could not reasonably have known a life-sentenced prisoner intended to take his own life at an open prison, despite identifying delays in the handling of security intelligence before his death.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Road to close for no longer than 22 days for work to take place
The closure has been granted to allow Mcallister to carry out the works.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Six-year-old Arthur closes in on £1,000 fundraising target with 44-mile Test Way walk
A young boy from Andover has almost reached his £1,000 fundraising target after taking on the challenge of walking the entire length of the Test Way.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:59:45 +0100
Woman dies after two-vehicle crash on A3057 near Andover
Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after the crash, which happened just after 5.45pm on Friday, August 29, on the A3057.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:34:05 +0100
Bournemouth Airport launches new route to Alpine ski hotspot
Skiers will soon be able to fly straight to the Alps from Bournemouth.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Film club opens new season with film based on award-winning book
The first film of the season, H is for Hawk, is an adaptation of a memoir by Helen Macdonald, originally published in 2014.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
NHS urges pregnant women and children to get flu jab as vaccinations open
Eligible groups include pregnant women, children aged two and three, and all primary and secondary school pupils.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Underused farm buildings could be transformed into fitness hub
An application has been lodged with Test Valley Borough Council to turn two former equestrian buildings at Yew Tree Farm, Ibthorpe, into a fitness studio.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover church to serve free meals for local community
The Powerword International (TPWI) will host its annual free community lunch at the TPWI Rehoboth Centre Community Hall, East Street, on Saturday, September 5, from 1pm to 3pm.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Village fetes are always a wonderful celebration of community life'
Over recent weeks, I have had the opportunity to visit a wide variety of local businesses and charities, as well as attend a number of community events across the constituency.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:30:00 +0100
M3 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 September 4 to 6

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:29:31 +0100
Born between these dates? You could wait even longer for your free bus pass
A rule linked to the rising State Pension age means some people turning 66 may have to wait months for a free bus pass.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:27:13 +0100
Aldi confirms all stores will close for 24 hours to give staff 'chance to rest'
All Aldi stores in the UK will close for 24 hours later this year, giving staff a "chance to rest".

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0100
New dragon boat race to launch at lake in September - everything you need to know
A FLEET-based national charity is calling on businesses, community groups, clubs, friends and families to team up and take to the water by taking part in its first-ever Dragon Boat Race.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Can you find yourself in these nostalgic Andover school pictures from 2006?
Those youngsters, who were just four or five years old when the pictures were taken, are now around 24 or 25 years old

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
‘Solar canopies, more trees and better bus services will all benefit Andover’
All three have gained substantial levels of public support, all embrace environmental concerns and all will benefit Andover.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Historic family business receives grant to preserve its building
Globe Galleries, a furniture and antiques shop in Globe Yard just off the High Street, received £1,782 from the Andover Town Centre and High Street Shop and Frontage Grant scheme.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:36:21 +0100
Andover man jailed after 6kg of cocaine found at home
Jonathan Townsend, of Stevens Green, was stopped by officers driving a Vauxhall Insignia on Ox Drove on March 17 this year.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Andover sweet shop hosts final ‘Find The Score’ event of the summer
Go Fudge Yo Self, on Andover High Street, hosted the final Burgers He Wrote “Find The Score” challenge, giving youngsters sweets and prizes on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Science park highlights innovation at Test Valley Business Awards
The University of Southampton Science Park is sponsoring the Business Innovation and Technology Award.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:28:50 +0100
Marwell Zoo confirms sighting of missing capybara Samba - five months after escape
Marwell has confirmed that a picture that potentially captured a missing capybara was indeed Samba - more than five months after she escaped.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family day out could help save one of the world's largest vultures
The event will feature the trust’s signature flying displays, vulture-themed activities and updates on the Lappet-faced Vulture project.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover pensioner rides pedalos to planes in fundraising quest for 90th birthday
David Laurillard launched Dave’s Transport 90 Challenge after his 89th birthday, aiming to experience 90 forms of transport and raise £500 for charity.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
24-hour adult gaming venue proposed for vacant Andover store
Merkur Slots (UK) Ltd wants to turn 38-40 High Street, vacant since January 2021, into an adult gaming centre for over-18s.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:10:24 +0100
New rare 50p coin revealed by Royal Mint worth at least 40 times its face value
The Royal Mint is marking 60 years of Star Trek with two new collectable 50p coins, featuring designs from across the Star Trek universe

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:24:18 +0100
Greggs introducing new policy on popular pastry product returning after 7 years
Greggs has offered customers insurance when trying its new Steak and Stilton Bake, meaning they can get a regular Steak Bake for free

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:23:02 +0100
UK travel company suspends all services as holidaymakers warned 'do not travel'
UK travel company Wayfairer Travel Ltd has suspended all services and is taking steps to appoint an administrator - how customers are impacted.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:22:17 +0100
Want more money in your pay packet? The pension decision that could cost you £12,000
Pausing pension contributions could boost take-home pay by £1,000 but leave an average earner more than £12,000 worse off in retirement.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:21:21 +0100
DVLA warns drivers to 'be aware' amid change on UK roads this week
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has issued a warning to UK drivers urging them to “be aware”.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Confidence and trust in hospital care remain high among patients
The survey, conducted annually across 131 NHS trusts in England, asked patients to rate various aspects of their care.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Care home welcomes the community for Rotary club's summer fete
The care home was filled with visitors browsing a wide range of stalls and learning about the work of local organisations and charities.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Summer music event supports mental health charity
A summer concert organised by the Rotary Club of Andover has raised more than £300 for mental health charity Mind.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amesbury couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary after 60 years together
Samuel “Sam” Truckle, 87, and his wife Ginny, 80, will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary on September 3 at a family gathering.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:02:41 +0100
Lorry carrying 40 tonnes of straw catches fire on A303 near Thruxton
Fire crews from Andover and Whitchurch were called to the eastbound carriageway at around 1pm on Wednesday, September 2.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Care provider returning to sponsor village fete with line-up of entertainment
The event will include traditional attractions such as a grand raffle and bric-a-brac stalls, as well as information about Bluebird Care’s home and live-in care services.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Nature lover captures wildlife sightings at Anton Lake
An Andover wildlife enthusiast has captured a series of remarkable sightings at Anton Lakes and in his garden this summer.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:29:30 +0100
Two charged following burglary of dry cleaners and theft of bank cards
Two people have been charged in connection with two burglaries in Andover.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover man fined after misusing disabled parking badge
A driver has been fined for misusing a disabled person's badge to park in a reserved bay in Andover's Georges Yard car park.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the 24-year-old behind Andover's newest estate agency
Molly Jayne Scruton officially launched Molly Jayne Estates Ltd on September 1, bringing a fresh approach to the local property market after several years working in estate agency.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ukulele band helps raise hundreds for Andover therapy centre
A packed Andover Guildhall was filled with music, laughter and the aroma of freshly served cream teas as a charity fundraiser raised more than £700 for the ICan Therapy Centre.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:50:02 +0100
Thousands of mating spiders are set to invade UK homes this month
Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:54:26 +0100
Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support
Centrepoint were able to place him into accommodation and help him find a job.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:03:45 +0100
Product sold at Tesco, Asda and more recalled as shoppers told 'stop using it'
Simple is recalling its Skin Micellar Cleansing Water because of the potential presence of bacteria

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:02:01 +0100
Police chiefs call for 'alcolock' breathalysers to be added to cars
Alcolocks are breathalysers connected to a vehicle’s ignition system that prevent the engine from starting if alcohol above a set limit is detected.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:02:50 +0100
Parents could save £1,200 a year under major school cost shake-up
Families could save up to £1,200 a year as free school meals, breakfast clubs and cheaper uniforms help cut back-to-school costs.

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