Rafferty Coope and SOS are showing that Hampshire's got talent in this year's Britain's Got Talent contest on ITV

Harrow Way in Andover will receive £1.09 million to develop a new Resourced Provision (RP) centre for students with autism, creating up to 15 specialist places.

The work will focus on the River Anton in Andover at Western Avenue to enhance biodiversity and improve the overall health of the chalk stream.

Reece Thomas, 19, and Letitia Norton, 19, both of Nettleton Rise in Old Sarum, appeared at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Friday, February 27 and pleaded guilty to drink driving offences.

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of March 6 to 8

Dobbies Andover is launching a seasonal shopping event with five days of special offers.

Hampshire County Council has highlighted the success of its Skills Bootcamps as part of National Careers Week.

Hampshire's School Library Service has been shortlisted for a national award.

Andover town centre is set to welcome the return of two popular markets

It seems to have stopped raining. Or am I dreaming? BUT I have been able to get on in the garden, do a few bits here and there, including - dare I say it – some planting.

Community groups are being invited to apply for support.

The Blue Cross animal shop will reopen in Andover High Street tomorrow following an extensive refurbishment.

 A man has been arrested and charged after an attempted kidnapping of a woman in Andover.

Millions of Brits have been warned that the tree pollen season is expected to begin this week and will continue for months.

An 18-year-old man who pleaded guilty to county lines drug offences in Andover has been given a suspended sentence.

An application has been submitted to transform a part of Andover Railway Station into a small coffee and food service point.

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the dates 23rd February to 1st March 2026.

A Hampshire Royal Navy ship, the HMS Tyne, and a helicopter were sent to intercept Russian warships near UK waters.

This is why Emmerdale isn't airing on TV tonight (March 6) as viewers criticise Friday's 'unfair' ITV change

Residents in Hampshire are being urged to complete the NHS Pharmacy First survey on community pharmacy services.

More than £18,000 was raised by The Walnut Tree Appleshaw Event Committee for Young Lives vs Cancer, their chosen charity of the year.

High Score Arcades, a family entertainment centre offering free-play gaming experiences, will be opening its doors on Saturday, March 7 at 10pm at units 16‑18 inside the Chantry Centre.

Hospitality Action, the charity that supports people in hospitality through tough times, is delighted to announce the return of its Summer Cycle Challenge.

Jordan Wylie MBE, a television personality, former soldier, and ambassador for the Army Cadet Force, will open his “Finding Purpose” tour at The Lights on September 22.

A zip line challenge is helping students raise money for a good cause.

Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.

World Book Day 2026 is here and we can’t wait to see the brilliant costumes.

The hole, on Eastfield Road in Andover, has drawn complaints from Iris Andersen, who described its size and potential danger to the public.

The Me & My Dad Club (MAMDC) is based in Andover and supports fathers and male carers across Test Valley and the wider county by offering a welcoming space to bond with their children.

This mistake can result in your heating system having to work harder, which could potentially increase the cost of your energy bills

From April, certain train tickets will now only be refundable up to 11.59pm on the day before they become valid for travel.

A few postcodes across Hampshire won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in February 2026, including in Andover, Alton and Farnborough

Rain, rain, rain. With March coming in, do we feel spring in the air?

Follow our World Book Day 2026 coverage as schools across Hampshire share their most creative and adorable costumes.

Andover BID are hosting a free wedding fair across the town centre in March promoting local businesses in the hope to bring more people into Andover to organise their weddings.

We’re celebrating the wonderful mums, mother figures and inspirational women who have shaped our lives – and we’d love you to be involved.

How lovely it is to see that Spring is starting to emerge from the wind and rain of winter

Calls have been made to Hampshire County Council to reinstate concessionary bus pass enhancements for disabled residents

David Drew, a councillor on Hampshire County and Test Valley, came under criticism for wearing the UK Armed Forces lapel pin during a protest outside the county council offices.

A Bournemouth Airport flight to Paphos in Cyprus on Wednesday has been officially cancelled by airline Tui due to the "current situation".

A woman in Andover escaped an attempted kidnap by a man in a white van near Micheldever.

The decision was made during a council meeting on February 27.

OUR Andover Advertiser Camera Club members have been busy capturing the weird and wonderful winter weather we've experienced in February.

Rising oil, gas, and food costs from the Middle East conflict could hit your bills, mortgages, and pensions. Experts explain what you need to know.

The UK Government has advised against all but essential travel to Thailand in the latest Foreign Office travel update, citing the escalation in the Middle East.

The item is mis-struck, meaning it was incorrectly imprinted while being minted, and so the image of Queen Elizabeth II's head appears upside down

Southern Water launches its largest graduate intake, offering 50+ roles in Hampshire, Kent & Sussex across digital, AI, operations and water services.

Family Harmony has been recognised at the Prestige Awards for the second year running.

A 20mph zone has been introduced in Over Wallop. It was one of a handful of community aspirations outlined in the community's Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Premier Andover, based on Andover High Street, has announced that they want to team up with nearby producers and suppliers on a sale-or-return basis.