Andover Advertiser
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Museum unveils programme of summer activities including code-breaking and crafts
Visitors can take part in creative trails, dress-up stations, jigsaws and interactive exhibits, including the chance to sit inside real helicopters.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Road to close for two days for telecommunication works
Hampshire County Council has granted the closure to allow Traffic Control 123 to carry out telecommunication works.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Thrilling action of motocross captured in our Picture of the Week
The photo shows the thrilling action of a sidecar motocross race, with multiple teams battling through a muddy corner at speed.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major housing scheme, change of use and tree works in latest planning applications
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 2nd August 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 ...
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Petrolhead' driver spared jail after filming himself drifting on roundabouts
A Hampshire driver who filmed himself performing stunts and drifting on roundabouts has been spared a jail sentence.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0100M3 motorway closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 for the weekend of August 7 to 9
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Free summer programme launched with family activities and meal kits
Activities include sports, games, cookery and family activities, with each family receiving a free weekly recipe and meal kit to take home.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Police officers and staff set off on 300-mile cycle tour for fallen colleagues
The riders are raising money for COPS, a charity that supports the families of officers who have died while serving.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100PHOTOS: 'Fortunate to have Anton Lakes but please stop dropping litter'
There are, however, a few visitors who insist on depositing their rubbish in or near the lakes, in one case within inches of the litter bin provided.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:08:06 +0100Firefighters and gas engineers tackle leak after Tidworth crash
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Station Road at 9.09pm on Thursday, August 6, after a vehicle hit a gas main.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:04:49 +0100Bournemouth Airport celebrating its 85th birthday following record-breaking year
Bournemouth Airport is marking 85 years of operations this week.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:49:46 +0100Crash at Station Road junction cuts gas to 190 properties
SGN is carrying out emergency repairs after the overnight on Thursday, August 6, crash damaged a gas governor and prompted emergency services to evacuate nearby premises.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:38:19 +0100MP backs calls to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers
A petition calling for PC Harper's killers to be excluded from early release has now surpassed half a million signatures.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:53:36 +0100Engineers working to resolve gas leak 'as quickly and safely as possible'
Engineers are working hard to resolve gas leak in Tidworth fter a crash as a man was arrested.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:41:41 +0100Families forced to evacuate after crash causes major gas leak as man arrested
A man has been arrested following a collision on Station Road in Tidworth that led to a 100-metre evacuation zone.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:23:44 +0100LIVE: Homes evacuated and man arrested after crash causes major gas leak
A man has been arrested after a crash caused a major gas leak, police remain at the scene.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Rare aircraft takes to the skies at vintage gliding event
The open-cockpit, side-by-side glider was common in British skies in the 1950s and early 1960s but is now rarely seen flying.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100'Hooray, Andover Museum lives on, but what is next for it?'
A buzzing, welcoming building telling an important story about the past but also shouting strongly about the present and the future.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Dig in! Families invited to uncover history this summer
Families can enjoy a summer of free, hands-on activities.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:52:40 +010060 jobs could be affected if Andover factory moves to Romania, company confirms
Around 60 jobs could be lost if plans to relocate an engineering factory to Romania go ahead, the firm behind the plan has confirmed.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:50:19 +0100Man arrested after crash forced home evacuations and road closures around Tidworth
Amesbury Police said officers were called to the incident in Station Road shortly after 9 pm.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Flags on lamp posts should be done properly instead of being at half-mast'
This means that when I see our flag cable tied to lamp posts without permission, I have mixed feelings.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hair salon helping to celebrate people who inspire others
The award recognises those who lead by example, motivate those around them and inspire others through their actions, determination or positive attitude.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town centre arcade offers 10 free gaming tickets for over-50s
The arcade is offering 10 free tickets on Wednesday, August 12, for people aged 50 and over to try its games in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans for 900-home expansion spark traffic and countryside concerns
Bellway Homes has lodged an outline bid for up to 900 homes on farmland north of Saxon Way, with 1.5 hectares for community, care or commercial use and 33 hectares of public green space.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:44:13 +0100What you can do if your neighbour's bins are overflowing
Here is what you should do and how your local authority can step in if your neighbour's bins are overflowing.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:43:30 +0100HMRC to change mileage rates from September in update affecting millions of drivers
HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for drivers, business mileage claims and tax.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:41:25 +0100Morrisons to make major change to checkouts at 200 stores with new AI technology
Morrisons is changing the way its self-checkouts work at 200 of its stores by introducing new AI technology to benefit customers.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:40:12 +0100Raleigh owner files for administration putting 139-year-old British bikemaker at risk
Accell UK and Ireland (part of the Netherlands-based Accell Group), which is responsible for British bikemaker Raleigh, has filed for administration.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:39:26 +0100'Excellent' UK furniture company falls into administration after 8 years in business
UK furniture company Furneo is at risk of closing down after falling into administration.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:38:18 +0100Aldi announces major change affecting more than 300 products
Aldi say they are investing £100 million to reduce prices on 330 everyday items, including food, household goods, and personal care products
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:37:30 +0100Tesco shoppers can grab £50 in points as Clubcard Challenges return
Clubcard holders can take part by selecting 10 personalised challenges through the Tesco Grocery & Clubcard app, either in store or online.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100Networking event planned at Thruxton Aerodrome ahead of air festival
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the organisers of the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival to host a 'behind-the-scenes' networking event.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:09:12 +0100Festival hosting 30,000 people wraps up after 'ridiculously fun' weekend
Camp Bestival has wrapped up another "ridiculously fun and sun-kissed" weekend, welcoming 30,000 people.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100'The NHS has always been there for us, and we should never take it for granted'
My employment was within our National Health Service, and I cannot understand criticism or negative feelings of our NHS.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Four Fun Fridays celebrating 10th anniversary with packed programme
This year’s theme, Eco Explorers, will take children and their families on a journey through the natural world.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100New brand launched to help homeowners create wildlife-friendly gardens
Central to the launch is Meadow in a Bag, an all-in-one wildflower meadow kit designed for home use.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:25:51 +0100Thick smoke over countryside as haystack fire rips across field near Andover
Crews from Basingstoke, Sutton Scotney and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were alerted at around 2pm.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100Around 60 jobs at risk as Andover manufacturer set to close
Workers at Control Techniques Dynamics on Walworth Industrial Estate have been told parent firm Nidec plans to close the site and move production to Romania.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Families encouraged to take advantage of free travel for children this summer
The offer is designed to help families explore the county’s attractions without the expense of fuel or parking.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100Cygnet tangled in fishing line rescued by volunteers at Rooksbury Mill
Wildlife photographer Ian Smith spotted the cygnet at Rooksbury Mill, Andover, trailing about a foot of fishing line from its beak.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:14:05 +0100Documentary explores case of TikTok user who killed Andover veteran
A new true crime documentary is set to examine a disturbing murder case.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:31:27 +0100Road to be temporarily closed for new water connection works
The closure will start on Monday, August 17, and is expected to last no longer than six days.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:23:01 +0100Two-day road closure for carriageway works to take place
This temporary closure has been granted by Hampshire County Council to allow the McAllister Group to carry out works on the carriageway.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Councillors to consider Western Avenue park amid unresolved public inquiry
The Northern Area Planning Committee will consider the non-material changes on Thursday, August 6, covering tree protection and when a key environmental condition must be met.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hampshire villagers accuse council of 'sloping shoulders' over new local plan
Fyfield residents who travelled to a recent council meeting said cabinet members brushed off their concerns, blaming national housing targets and government policy.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:31:28 +0100'Horrific scene': M4 closed as emergency services respond to serious incident
The M4 between Swindon and Newbury remains closed following a serious incident, which onlookers have described as 'horrific'.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:32:06 +0100UK charity with over 500 stores launches clothes rental service in first for sector
Oxfam is now offering a 14-day fashion rental option allowing people to wear donated clothing without buying it.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:31:30 +0100Martin Lewis' simple guide to refunds, returns and the 'inviolable' Section 75 rule
Martin Lewis explains when you're entitled to a refund, how online and in-store returns differ and why Section 75 could help if something goes wrong.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:30:16 +0100European holidays face disruptions and itinerary changes - see those affected
River cruise holidays across Europe are facing disruptions this summer due to low water levels.