Andover Advertiser

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sea of colour to take over forest as charity run is returning
The event invites participants of all ages to complete a scenic countryside course while being doused in eco-friendly powder paint at colour stations along the route.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
18 lock-up garages to be auctioned with guide prices from £2,000 to £42,000
The garages are being auctioned as part of a sale featuring 143 lots across southern England by Clive Emson Auctioneers.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:33:00 +0100
Travel expert reveals hack for getting the best seats on Ryanair planes for free
Footage viewed more than 200,000 times shows the 29-year-old getting ready to check in 24 hours before her flight

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:33:00 +0100
Martin Lewis warns car insurance prices set to rise again
Drivers are being warned after Martin Lewis revealed a little-known car insurance rule that means cheaper deals online may not apply to your renewal.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lidl reveals the 17 locations in Hampshire where it wants to build new stores
Lidl has shared a number of locations where it wants to build new stores in Hampshire, including Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom family home goes on the market for £360,000
The semi-detached home, brought to market by Graham & Co, is available with no onward chain.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Andover Music Awards set to shine spotlight on town’s best talent
Andover’s lively music scene is set to take centre stage this autumn with the launch of the very first Andover Music Awards, an event designed to celebrate the town’s creativity.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Tickets on sale for Mayor of Test Valley's Annual Ball
The ball will feature an auction, raffle, casino and music, with a dress code of black tie, suit or cocktail.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'We should not be ignoring food security in the UK - it is bananas'
Another similarity between Tenerife and the UK which is at the forefront of my mind at the moment is that of reliance on imports.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
MP calls for urgent improvements to end-of-life care for people with dementia
Kit Malthouse is supporting Dementia UK’s call for better end-of-life-care, including more access to specialist dementia nurses.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Breathtaking night sky with Jupiter captured in our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a breathtaking night sky filled with countless stars scattered across a deep, inky backdrop.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Column: 'Hampshire deadline to register for upcoming local elections - don't miss it'
You might not be aware of it, but there will be elections for Hampshire County Council due on Thursday, May 7.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community diagnostic centre to benefit from share of £237m funding package
The South East currently has the highest number of CDCs per head of population in the country, with 31 centres now open.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:31:03 +0100
The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month
DWP benefits, pensions and Child Benefit could all be paid earlier than usual next month due to two upcoming bank holidays, on May 4 and May 25.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:32 +0100
Government responds to calls for change to UK driving licences in line with EU
The Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to calls to make a change to all standard driving licences in the UK.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:02 +0100
Beloved ITV series set to come to an end after 62 years with 'moving' final chapter
The ITV documentary series 7 Up is set to conclude in 2026 after 62 years, with its 10th instalment

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:26:44 +0100
Spanish Airport to close for a month with all flights cancelled as thousands affected
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is set to close from April 23 to May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100
All the M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to plan for this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of April 17 to 19

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
'Thoughtfully modernised' Edwardian home hits the market for £269,500
The current owners have updated the home while maintaining its period charm, resulting in a "stylish yet welcoming" home.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
MP writes about the most common issue raised with her and the Schools Bill
This week, there has been a heavy emphasis on education in Parliament, with a backbench business debate on Monday and the return of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill on Wednesday.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Village hall gets help to improve online presence thanks to university students
Students from across the faculty volunteered to take part and were divided into two interdisciplinary team.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Outline plans in for 400-home development on farmland in countryside
Bloor Homes, working with the Faberstown Trust, has applied to Test Valley Borough Council for an outline planning application to build "up to 400 new residential dwellings."

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:26:56 +0100
Care home to close as residents supported to move into alternative accommodation
A care home is set to close as part of a wider review of long-term residential care across the county

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Care home residents enjoy special lunch outing to pub
The care home offers a wide variety of activities, including a regular men’s activities club.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Employees to cycle 4,000 miles in nationwide charity challenge
The challenge aims to raise funds for good causes while bringing together more than 700 colleagues at its headquarters and 11 service branches.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:43:39 +0100
Flag row pub to keep its England colours after planning battle
A giant England flag painted across a historic Wiltshire pub will remain, after councillors voted to grant permission for the decoration

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover shop changes hands after 51 years of family ownership
New owners Kyran Stevens and Antonio Labagnara say they are "lost for words" at the support from customers after officially taking over one of Andover’s most‑loved haberdasheries.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New lift installed at Andover College to improve access
The new platform lift restores dependable access across all floors and was installed with minimal disruption in mind.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New dog daycare opening for pets who need a gentler pace
Each day includes rest areas, peaceful garden zones and carefully managed small groups to ensure every dog receives individual attention and genuine downtime.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:40 +0100
Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Rural studios to host open weekend celebrating art and craftmanship
Throughout the weekend, scheduled artist demonstrations will offer a glimpse into the techniques and processes behind the work.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New handcrafted jewellery shop opens its doors in the Chantry Centre
La Bohème Chic, a new boutique promising a touch of Tuscan sunshine, has opened its doors in Andover’s Chantry Centre.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire retailers urged to report all incidents of shoplifting
Retail security leaders described youth-related disorder as a major concern across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Farm supplying green gas to heat 10,000 homes
Apsley Farms generates approximately 104GWh of green gas per year, as well as renewable electricity for the local network.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:52 +0100
Andover business collapses into administration after 10 years
An air pollution company based in Walworth Industrial Park, Andover, has collapsed into administration after 10 years.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:41:30 +0100
Elderly woman left with serious injuries after being hit by car in Lidl car park
The incident happened at about 12.45 pm on Monday, April 6, in the car park of Lidl in Western Way, Andover.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
‘Positive step’ says council as Andover scaffolding starts to come down
Test Valley Borough Council has welcomed signs of progress in Andover town centre as scaffolding begins to come down from a prominent High Street building

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Have your say on policing priorities in live Q&A with chief constable and PCC
The hour-long online session invites residents to submit questions in advance or ask them live during the broadcast.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:45:20 +0100
‘A joy to see progress’: Attitude of Gratitude campaigner praises scaffolding workers
Local campaigner Manuela Wahnon has praised the workers dismantling the scaffolding on Andover High Street, describing it as “a joy to see progress" after more than three years.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:43:41 +0100
Woman in her 40s driving Mini Cooper dies in crash on A338
Emergency services were called at about 3.20pm yesterday (Monday, April 15) after reports that a Mini Cooper travelling northbound had left the carriageway and rolled onto its roof.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housing development, demolitions and extensions in this weeks planning applications
Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 12th April 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ or e-mail to: planning@testvalley.gov.uk.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Resident calls for action as parents' parking habits cause 'chaos' near school
Parking chaos outside Harrow Way school in Andover sparks safety fears as parents flout road markings, block driveways, and hinder emergency access.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:01:37 +0100
Puppy rescued after high-speed police chase
A puppy has been rescued unharmed after a high-speed police chase that saw a woman arrested

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
'The new unitary councils are important even if not exciting'
The recent decision to set up four unitary councils in Hampshire is to be the new structure for local government.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:03:13 +0100
Two fined nearly £5,000 for fly‑tipping garden waste in Test Valley
Two people have been hit with fines totalling nearly £5,000 after admitting to dumping garden waste in separate incidents in Test Valley.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New reporting app rolled out across Hampshire to help tackle rural crime
EyesOn includes an AI-powered analytics feature to help identify trends and areas of concern, and uses 'what three words' technology for precise rural mapping.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Rising costs push 180 Test Valley residents to seek vital debt advice
National Debtline is one of the charities authorised to refer individuals to the scheme.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Silk mill awarded £210,000 grant to carry out urgent conservation works
The grant will fund essential conservation works, including repairs to the wheelhouse and rainwater goods of its Grade II* listed Regency building.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:16:02 +0100
Hundreds of jobs created as £879m MoD contract keeps Apache and Chinook fleets flying
More than 1,200 jobs across the UK, including hundreds in Hampshire, are being supported through a new £879 million defence contract.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:17:47 +0100
Two boys, 17 and 18, held over attack on 15-year-old at memorial hall
The incident happened at around 9.30pm on Saturday, April 11, at Ludgershall Memorial Hall. The teenager was taken to Salisbury District Hospital following the assault.

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