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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:15:26 +0000
HCC lifts time restriction on older person’s bus passes
HAMPSHIRE County Council has temporarily lifted the time restriction on using Older Person’s Bus Passes.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:24:16 +0000
Picture gallery of YOUR snow photos in Andover
AFTER waking up to a crisp snowy scene, many families in Andover enjoyed some time out in the winter weather today.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:13:04 +0000
Snow: Andover bus services reinstated
Andover has seen heavy snowfall this morning.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:40:26 +0000
Hourly forecast as sunshine to melt Andover's snow
ANDOVER'S snow is likely to be fleeting, with the Met Office yellow weather warning in place for snow ending at midnight tonight, and sunshine on the cards for tomorrow.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:38:07 +0000
What the rules state on going sledging in lockdown
WITH heavy snow falling across Andover today, many people will be wondering if they are allowed to go out and enjoy it during lockdown.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:15:02 +0000
What are the Covid rules for snow? Can I have a snowball fight?
In a normal year, snow falling in Swindon would mean children and adults alike coming together to build snowmen and have snowball fights.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:35:27 +0000
PICTURES: The first snowfall in Andover town centre this morning
THE long-awaited snow has finally come to the south east - and resident in Andover are waking up to a magical scene.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:10:39 +0000
Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons and Waitrose, urgently recall these items
If you have bought any of the items mentioned, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:17:36 +0000
How long is snow going to last in Andover? This is what the Met Office predict
Snowfall is expected to continue for one more day in Andover, according to the Met Office.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:42:36 +0000
Teachers might be on top of priority list after the most vulnerable
Teachers are likely to be top on the coronavirus jab priority list once the vaccination of most clinically vulnerable are complete, the Health Secretary has said.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:11:32 +0000
As it happened: Snow, thunder and lightning overnight in Hampshire
Live updates after snowfall in Hampshire along with thunder and lightning.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:53:23 +0000
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Andover
ANDOVER has missed out on most of the snow so far this winter - but that could be about to change, with a weather warning issued for the area tomorrow.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the courts: Andover man almost eight times drug-drive limit
An Andoverian was almost eight times the drug-drive limit as he drove through the town centre on Christmas Eve 2019, a court has heard.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:51:23 +0000
North Hampshire hospital staff appear in new TV advert
North Hampshire hospital staff will appear in a new hard-hitting national campaign to urge residents to stay at home.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:04:26 +0000
Scientist advising Government urges tougher lockdown
Professor Susan Michie said current lockdown measures are ‘the problem’ and not people who aren’t sticking to the rules.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:35:17 +0000
Gritters headed out across Hampshire tonight
GRITTERS will be making their way around the county this afternoon and overnight, in anticipation of sub-zero conditions ahead.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:49:42 +0000
How Test Valley's Covid rate compares to other parts of the country
TEST Valley has continued to see a drop in Covid cases, the latest figures have revealed.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:34:00 +0000
Andover History: Upper High Street in 1930s
THIS is the upper High Street about 1930. First impressions are how ‘busy’ the exteriors of some of the shops were, with all manner of goods on display.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Five Bridgerton style homes for sale in Hampshire
With the UK thrown into another lockdown, escaping to a world of high society and romance through the new period-drama Bridgerton has been a past-time for many.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:12:00 +0000
Andover residents share new hobbies
This month we asked members of Andover Advertiser Camera Club to share photographs related to new hobbies.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:56:56 +0000
A303 closed as air ambulance attends serious crash
The A303 has been closed following a serious crash.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:56:55 +0000
EGM fiasco: Cllr Ecclestone to file complaint with authorities
Councillor Christopher Ecclestone said he would lodge an official complaint with the Monitoring Officer at Test Valley Borough Council and the Department of Communities and Local Government against the backdrop of EGM fiasco that saw four councill...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:29:18 +0000
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ranked 4th for most jabs given in England
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are ranked fourth for most Covid vaccinations given in England, figures have revealed.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:50:06 +0000
Covid vaccine: The number of jabs given to Hampshire residents
MORE than 20,000 people in Hampshire have received both doses of a coronavirus vaccine - making it the fourth area with the highest number of jabs rolled out - according to NHS figures.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:36:33 +0000
Government considers £500 payment for positive Covid test
Everyone in England who tests positive for Covid-19 could automatically be given £500.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:09:49 +0000
Warning as fraudsters offer fake Covid jabs for cash
RESIDENTS are being warned about coronavirus vaccine fraudsters praying on elderly and vulnerable people.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:09:16 +0000
New: Coronavirus cases are starting to fall in Andover
Number of new Covid cases started to decline in many parts of Andover in the week leading to January 15, figures have shown.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:42:00 +0000
Manuela’s column: Art of reading
HAVING watched ‘Scandal’, the series charting the administration in America and their dependency on the media, I am still of the opinion that whilst art often imitates life, there remains no legitimate reason to uphold the misplaced logic, and...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:10:12 +0000
Cllr Lauren Banville released with no further action
Deputy Mayor released after being arrested on suspicion of making threats kill.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:24:58 +0000
Coronavirus: New £800 fine introduced for attending house parties
ANDOVER residents breaking coronavirus rules to hold social getherings could now face a steeper fine as the government brings in tougher measures.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:57:22 +0000
Cllr Ecclestone calls ATC emergency meeting ‘shambolic’ as mayor excludes 4 AIP Cllrs
Mayor Richard Rowles excluded four of the five Andover Independents Party (AIP) councillors from an Extraordinary Council Meeting convened to discuss a potential claim for judicial review against Andover Town Council, according to Cllr Christophe...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:22:11 +0000
Covid cases nearly zero in Chilbolton, Clatford and Barton Stacey
Number of Covid cases in Chilbolton, Clatford and Barton Stacey has reached fewer than three in the week leading to January 15, 2021, figures have revealed.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:48:24 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Hawk Trust at risk over Covid
Here's a look at what to expect from this week's Andover Advertiser, out tomorrow (January 22).

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:08:54 +0000
Phil North reacts to fly-tipper who dumped waste at Anton Lakes
Test Valley Borough Council leader hit out after ‘abhorrent’ fly-tippers dump waste in Andover.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:54:41 +0000
Glastonbury Festival 2021 officially cancelled
GLASTONBURY has announced the festival will not go ahead for the second year ina row.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:28:25 +0000
Priti Patel to lead Downing Street press conference today
Home Secretary Priti Patel will lead a Downing Street press conference at 5pm today.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:40:30 +0000
Aldi staff to get pay rise as a thank you amid Covid pandemic
The supermarket also announced plans to recruit another 4,000 shop workers over the course of the year.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:05:55 +0000
Test Valley likely to no longer be Covid 'hotspot' by February
TEST Valley is likely to no longer be a coronavirus 'hotspot' in February, a model by university scientists suggests.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:22:23 +0000
Cllr Lauren Banville arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill
THE DEPUTY Mayor of Andover has been arrested on suspicion of threatening to kill someone.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:23:57 +0000
PICTURES: Picket Twenty Co-op opens sans celebrations
A NEW supermarket opened at Picket Twenty today (January 21) without a grand launch or usual celebrations as Covid-related restrictions continue to cripple lives.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:26:25 +0000
DC Ferrow in Lucy Anne Rushton murder case pleads not guilty
A detective has pleaded not guilty to forging a witness statement during a murder investigation.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:47:00 +0000
Concerns over planned Andover conservation area changes
An Andover Town councillor has accused Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) of attempting to “thwart” a new design statement after announcing plans to redraw the conservation area.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:45:09 +0000
Lloyds Bank’s Charlton Place office to close down
Lloyds Bank has revealed that its office space in Charlton Place in Andover will be closed in the latter part of 2021.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:51:51 +0000
Remembering the loved ones lost to Covid-19
Unimaginable grief has been felt across the Andover since March.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:34:59 +0000
Test Valley coronavirus case rate are decreasing
Infection rates are predicted to be decreasing in the Test Valley area

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:51:22 +0000
Yellow weather warning issued for Storm Christoph
A yellow weather warning for rain is now in force as Storm Christoph sweeps across the UK.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:31:38 +0000
Covid: Temporary mortuary in Hampshire will open this week
A temporary mortuary in Winklebury is to become operational this week after 'significant pressures' in the hospital system.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:14:14 +0000
Future of Hawk Conservancy Trust under threat due to Covid
Hawk Conservancy Trust is at risk of closing after multiple lockdowns and restrictions have impacted their income, the Advertiser can report.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:55:26 +0000
Picket Twenty Co-op that opens tomorrow will create 15 new jobs
A NEW supermarket will open at Picket Twenty tomorrow (January 20).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:57:49 +0000
Hampshire police and Test Valley council's stance on travel to exercise
RESIDENTS in Andover are being urged keep "as close to home as practically possible" when out for their daily exercise.



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