Sainsbury’s has asked its customers to shop alone and to wear face masks in renewed efforts to make their stores safer.

One part of Andover has seen almost 100 new cases of coronavirus in a week.

A NEW Covid-19 vaccination centre is launching in Andover in the next few weeks to enable more people to have the vaccine in the area.

Weyhill is set to play host to a weekly artisan market after plans were approved by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

FIVE years ago this week, the world said goodbye to David Bowie who passed away from liver cancer.

A British Army general has been forced to step down after being found guilty of lying about a relationship during an investigation, the Telegraph has reported.

A man killed on the A303 slip road shortly before Christmas has been named after an inquest was opened into his death.

Nearly half of Hampshire residents aren’t getting a good night’s sleep, according to a health specialist.

Bumped into friends on your walk? Don’t stop to chat or sit on a bench or you could be fined.

The NHS trust which provides mental health services in Andover and across Hampshire has launched a new treatment it hopes will “transform how people with severe depression are treated.”

After two women were handed £200 fines for driving just five miles for a walk it caused confusion amongst the public.

Pubs may remain closed for another four months until May bank holiday.

Tougher lockdown controls could be introduced after scientists warn the UK is in the 'eye of the storm'.

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill store on Andover's High Street now lies empty

A WOMAN has been accused of putting lives at risk by falsely claiming that Hampshire hospitals are largely free of Covid-19 patients.

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David Borrett looks back at a far-fetched idea in today's world - a large group outdoor activity, namely celebrations of the coronation of Edward VII in Andover

From maintaining a schedule and nightly routine to putting away screens in the evening, these small changes will help you sleep better in 2021.

The counter features a wide range of products, including vegan alternatives to meat, cheeses, cooking sauces and ready-to-eat meal kits.

Plans for a grain store in Tangley will go ahead despite councillors raising concerns it would put a junction “dangerously close” to a blind bend.

The coach line has a provisional restart date of 1 March in place, but has warned that plans could change.

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Liberal Democrats in Andover have been criticised for delivering leaflets during lockdown.

A NEW Covid vaccination centre has opened at Tidworth Leisure Centre on Friday.

HOME schooling returned for thousands of families across Andover area last week. It could be fun and difficult at the same time.

Those who take up the offer will receive free broadband as part of a 36-month plan.

SAINSBURY’S is urgently recalling one of its plant-based foods after metal was discovered inside the product.

New plans set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps will mean any passenger will have to take a test up to 72 hours before travelling.

A FORMER Labour council candidate has been accused of sexually abusing a child.

Many of us are used to walking around Andover and enjoying its lovely landmarks. Whether it is the historic Guildhall or St Mary's Church, we are not short of breathtaking things to look at.

A BRAVE Andover couple confronted masked men and wrestled one to the ground as they successfully stopped their neighbour’s business from a break-in.

The sentencing of Callum Lee Bates has been moved to next month, amid concerns for his mental health.

Joshua Raymond Pritchard, who owns Andover-based GroundLord Ltd, crashed his vehicle in Hurstbourne Tarrant last year.

Police have appealed for witnesses after a pair of burglars went on a crime spree in Andover earlier this week.

The Government said a further 1,325 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Friday – the highest number of UK deaths reported on a single day since the outbreak began.

Hundreds of residents who failed to wear face masks and broke lockdown rules have been issued fines.

A third vaccine against Covid-19, made by Moderna, has been approved for use in the UK.

HAMPSHIRE County Council "responded swiftly" to the government's announcement that schools would close, a senior councillor has said.

Part of the line between Andover and London Waterloo will be closed this weekend for engineering work, causing changes to South Western Railway services.

These essential shops will remain open over the next few weeks.

The arrival of 2021 saw snow falling over places near us, turning the area into a Winter Wonderland.