ATIK Andover is set to open in the former Cameo & Vinyl venue, bringing upgraded facilities, 1980s and 1990s nights and themed events to the town centre.

Andover's Chantry Centre hosts Front, Simon Peter Green's exhibition celebrating town-centre businesses, with People's Portrait Studio sessions until October 18.

A sewing workshop with a seasonal twist is giving children the chance to get creative this October.

The Food Standards Agency issued the food alert after a packaging error was uncovered on packs of Waitrose Tuna Pate

A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers liked best

The CWU has called for an emergency summit, warning Royal Mail is on the brink of collapse unless ministers and postal bosses intervene.

The DWP estimates up to 910,000 pensioner households could be entitled to Pension Credit but are not claiming. Find out who may qualify and how to check.

RAC survey reveals one in 10 UK drivers have driven illegally by skipping MOT tests or delaying tyre replacements as repair bills and fuel costs surge.

Yinnon Ezra reflects on three funerals in little more than a week, exploring grief, remembrance and the need to value loved ones and life’s fragility.

Andover and Romsey Remembrance Sunday road closures on November 8: motorists face rolling town-centre restrictions from 8am to noon. Plan journeys in advance.

Andover Town Council confirms Carols Around the Christmas Tree will return, with live music, carols, family activities and the Reindeer Food Factory.

Residents are being encouraged to report suspicious activity as investigations continue into recent break-ins.

A man in his 60s was taken to hospital after a suspected bleach attack in Whitchurch.

Stagecoach South urges passengers to show lit phone screens at bus stops in darker weather, helping drivers spot them and stop safely during autumn and winter.

An antiques expert brought laughter and competition to a recent Rotary Club fundraiser.

Firefighters tackle bedroom fire at an Andover maisonette on Suffolk Road; residents evacuated safely, with no injuries reported and the cause unknown.

Eight boys from Andover arrested over a High Street fire on October 12, with Hampshire Police investigating suspected arson and arson with intent to endanger life.

Several pets in Hampshire are looking for their forever homes, including at the RSPCA Solent branch in The Stubbington Ark

The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.

Tributes have poured in after a BBC Countryfile farmer died at the age of 35.

Foxcotte Road in Charlton will be resurfaced from October 19, with closures and traffic restrictions planned as Hampshire Highways begins delayed repairs.

State Pension age verdict as Government rejects calls to let older workers retire earlier - but there is still time to push for parliamentary debate

New research reveals how long Brits spend talking about money, why 68% lose sleep over financial worries ahead of the autumn budget this month

Hampshire County Council spent more than half a million pounds advertising on Google, Facebook and Snapchat over 19 months.

The system, developed by UK company Lightsonic, uses Openreach’s fibre network to analyse changes in light travelling through fibreoptic cables.

11 Andover and North Hampshire pubs, including Andover Tap and Wonston Arms, feature in CAMRA’s latest Good Beer Guide for real ale lovers.

James Blunt faces fresh suspicion on BBC's Celebrity Traitors after helping banish Julie Hesmondhalgh, revealed as a Faithful, in latest episode on October 9.

Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire in Andover town centre after smoke was seen pouring from a derelict building on Monday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the town centre on Monday afternoon, with police and fire crews attending the scene in Black Swan Yard

Emergency services are at the scene after smoke was seen coming from the former Marks & Spencer building in Andover.

People are being invited to explore how their everyday skills could help keep communities safe.

The cordon, which had been in place for 12 days in woods near the polo field close to Perham Down, was removed on October 12, following the completion of key forensic examinations.

Urban explorer behind Abandoned Echoes asks fans to follow a new Facebook page after the original, with 33,000 followers, was restricted in nine months.

Andover sweet shop Eye Candy Emporium turns pink for a Breast Cancer Now fundraiser on October 24, with cakes, a raffle and refreshments raising funds.

The scheme, called The Future of SEND in Hampshire, outlines how government SEND reforms will be delivered in the county.

Test Valley Police imposed a dispersal order in Andover town centre on October 10 after reports of anti-social behaviour, covering nearby areas until 3am.

Andover veterans charity founder Billy MacLeod MBE publishes A Sapper’s Story, a historical novel exploring the Royal Engineers’ retreat to Dunkirk in 1940.

Broughton housing plans for up to 40 homes include 40% affordable housing and green space in Test Valley, while residents raise traffic and flood-risk concerns.

Andover resident James Rae wins Anchor’s 2026 Loving Later Life Award for helping neighbours, driving residents to appointments and improving his community.

He first rose to national fame after winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2018 and has since appeared on shows including The Royal Variety Performance.

Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.

Walkers has reintroduced its Pigs in Blankets flavour in its 2026 Christmas range, alongside Roast Potatoes and Sensations Honey Glazed Roast Ham.

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for imported eggs linked to 36 salmonella cases in England

The property in Mercia Avenue, Charlton, is said to have an "excellent combination of generous accommodation, versatility and modern family living".

Police cordon off St Mary’s Church in Andover after criminal damage to a High Street building on October 10, as enquiries continue into the reported incident.

Test Valley Borough Council refused plans to demolish Lloyds buildings at Charlton Place, Andover, over risks to protected trees, wildlife and the River Anton.

More than 100 tortoises visited Anton Veterinary Centre in Andover for health checks, hibernation advice and expert care at its annual Tortoise Party.

The scheme follows improvements to its Forest School area and the training of a member of staff to lead sessions.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme reopens in October 2026. Check which benefits qualify, the key date for eligibility and which energy suppliers are taking part.

Test Valley planning changes take effect October 31, with councillors unable to call applications to committee as officers decide more under new rules.