Andover Advertiser
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:54:27 +0000Van driver, 41, dies in collision on A303 at Andover
A 41-YEAR-OLD van driver has died following a fatal collision on the A303 on Friday morning, police have confirmed.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:58:00 +0000Courageous survivor to host Advertiser's hero awards
A COURAGEOUS survivor from the Falklands War has given his backing to an awards event that will honour Andover people in the frontline during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:44:41 +0000Andover Ocado warehouse to reopen in Spring 2021 after fire
Andover’s Ocado distribution centre, destroyed in a “devastating” fire in 2019, is set to reopen this year after an extensive rebuild.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:16:38 +0000Andover man Ryan Rawlinson donates tablets for schools
An Andover man has raised over £5,000 to go towards the purchase of over 100 tablets for schools in and around Andover.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:15:26 +0000HCC 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.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:20:03 +0000Decision on Barton Stacey immigration camp delayed
Proposals for an immigration camp at Barton Stacey hang in the balance after the Home Office pushed back a decision on the camp for up to three months.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:43:31 +0000Future of Andover restaurant Zintino in doubt
The future of a popular Andover restaurant is in doubt after its parent company entered administration this month.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:50:08 +0000Jobs with the highest Covid-19 death rates revealed
Covid-19 death rates for men and women working in education were not significantly raised compared with rates for the wider working population.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:39:26 +0000Asda, Sainsbury's, Co-op, and Waitrose issue product recall
The Food Standards agency has issued a warning calling for several chilled and frozen products to be returned.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:26:28 +0000When will pubs reopen after the third lockdown?
Pubs and restaurants could stay closed until July as government extends local authority powers.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:24:16 +0000Picture 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 +0000Snow: Andover bus services reinstated
Andover has seen heavy snowfall this morning.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:40:26 +0000Hourly 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 +0000What 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 +0000What 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 +0000PICTURES: 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 +0000Aldi, 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 +0000How 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 +0000Teachers 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 +0000As 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 +0000Met 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 +0000In 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 +0000North 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 +0000Scientist 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 +0000Gritters 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 +0000How 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 +0000Andover 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 +0000Five 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 +0000Andover 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 +0000A303 closed as air ambulance attends serious crash
The A303 has been closed following a serious crash.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:56:55 +0000EGM 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 +0000Hampshire 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 +0000Covid 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 +0000Government 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 +0000Warning 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 +0000New: 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 +0000Manuela’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 +0000Cllr 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 +0000Coronavirus: 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 +0000Cllr 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 +0000Covid 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 +0000PAPER 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 +0000Phil 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 +0000Glastonbury 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 +0000Priti 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 +0000Aldi 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 +0000Test 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 +0000Cllr 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 +0000PICTURES: 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 +0000DC 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.