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Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
The Rendezvous to become therapy centre after TVBC approval
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has approved plans to convert The Rendezvous into a therapy centre following a vote.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Weekly roundup of Covid statistics in North Hampshire
The latest Covid-19 test results show that cases in Test Valley have plateaued this week, with a similar situation across many areas of Andover.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:22:42 +0000
Martin Lewis explains change to Tesco and Sainsbury's cards
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to both Tesco's Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar Card.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 15:21:00 +0000
Police appeal after mugging on Admiral Way, Andover
Police officers have asked members of the public to help identify a person of interest in relation to an Andover mugging.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:45:48 +0000
Andover hospital moved to 'Red Alert' status
BASINGSTOKE hospital was put on ‘black alert’ earlier this month which is said to be declared when a hospital is under such significant pressure it cannot ‘deliver comprehensive care’ and patient care is at risk.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:33:21 +0000
Police pursuit in South Wonston after vehicle fails to stop
Hampshire Police have been involved in pursuit of a man near South Wonston.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:41:00 +0000
Whitchurch residents object housing plans for The Lawn
Whitchurch residents have reacted strongly to “totally unsuitable” plans that would see houses built at the home of one of the town’s most famous sons.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
TVBC votes against motion to record cllrs votes online
Councillors on Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) have rejected a proposal to have records of their votes made available online.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:44:42 +0000
Council tax increases by £15 to fund Hampshire Constabulary
Council tax in Hampshire is set to rise after the county’s police and crime panel approved plans to raise the police precept by £15.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Andover’s biggest funeral to commemorate a flying pioneer
The biggest funeral ever to take place in Andover was on 8 July 1912 when 30-year-old Staff Sergeant Richard Hubert Victor Wilson was buried in Andover cemetery.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Motion for TVBC to provide free period products deferred
A motion by Andover councillors for Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to provide period products has been deferred.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Property rich list: Hampshire's most expensive streets
Have you ever wondered what it is like to live on one of the most expensive streets in Hampshire?

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Co-op, Tesco, Morrisons, and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 15:33:00 +0000
PICTURES: Snowy Sunday in Andover from last week
Sunday’s snow was a delight for many families.When the promised snow finally arrived in Andover, a number of families got outdoor to have a bit of family time.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 07:46:00 +0000
‘Best night in’: the Zoom call with a difference
By THIS point in lockdown, we are all used to the standard Zoom quiz or get together in place of what we would usually do in the evenings.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the courts: Andover woman smashed hospital window
A woman from Andover caused more than £1,000 worth of damage after breaking a window at Winchester hospital.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:25:30 +0000
Wiltshire Police appeal after Tidworth cyclist hit and run
Wiltshire Police have appealed for witnesses after a hit and run on a cyclist near Tidworth.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
TVBC rejects referendum on moving Andover war memorial
Veterans have raised “grave concerns” over a proposal to hold a referendum on moving Andover’s war memorial.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Pictures celebrate new lockdown hobbies from Camera Club
OUR LIVES are entering the second month of third lockdown.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
TVBC votes to delegate masterplan expenditure to officers
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has voted to delegate more responsibilities to its staff aid with the development of the Andover and Romsey masterplans.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:02:00 +0000
Farming View: A touch of irony over farm payments
Many farmers will find a touch of irony in the news from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) that it managed payments to slightly shy of 98 per cent of claimants during December.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +0000
PICTURES: Andover in white - Photos you shared with us
FAMILIES in many parts of Andover woke up to a crisp snowy scene on Sunday as a surprise dusting delighted a number of neighbourhoods.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:20:00 +0000
Public Notice Update
The Andover Advertiser regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:21:03 +0000
PICTURES: Vaccination drive on top gear at The Lights
THE VACCINATION drive against coronavirus is going on top gear at The Lights theatre with most of the 80+ people in Andover now being jabbed.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:45:36 +0000
Covid: Almost a quarter of a million Covid vaccines given
ALMOST a quarter of a million doses of the Covid vaccine has been administered in Hampshire, data reveals.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Test Valley Borough Council councillor allowances to rise
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has voted to accept a proposed increase in councillors' allowances.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:51:24 +0000
Police appeal for witnesses after man dies in A303 crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the A303 yesterday morning (January 28).

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, January 29, 2021
A DISTRIBUTION centre that burned to the ground in a devastating fire has been rebuilt in under two years.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Test Valley votes in favour of urging quieter fireworks
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has voted in favour of plans to encourage the adoption of quieter fireworks.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:07:10 +0000
New Covid vaccine shows 89% efficacy; UK orders 60m jabs
A new experimental vaccine has demonstrated 89 per cent efficacy against coronavirus, according its manufacturer Novavax.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Manuela's Column: What we all need now
“I’ve never felt more single.”

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Andover pharmacist Sid Dajani is working 18 hour days to carry out Covid vaccinations
An Andover pharmacist says that we “have a chance to overtake” Covid-19 as he reveals what life is like for those involved in the national vaccination programme.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Inquest into man's death in Little Somborne adjourned
The inquest into the death of a rail depot worker has been adjourned following a hearing.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:31:31 +0000
Andover man Jonathan Furber given suspended sentence
An Andover man caught by paedophile hunters has been given a suspended sentence on two charges today.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:31:26 +0000
A303 reopens between Andover and Stonehenge after crash
The A303 is closed between Andover and Stonehenge

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:35:16 +0000
'It is not acceptable': Test Valley fly-tipper given hefty fine
A MAN who was caught fly-tipping in Test Valley has been given a five-figure fine.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:35:48 +0000
Poundland's £1 sex toys cause mixed reaction with Andover residents
Poundland has prompted debate among Andover residents for selling adult toys. But not everyone is a fan of the low-cost items.  Including one Andover resident who said on Facebook they were "disgusted" by the products. 

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:54:16 +0000
NHS issue public warning over new Covid-19 vaccine scam
Cyber-security consultant Daniel Card urged members of the public to remain vigilant against such scams.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:52:57 +0000
Contactless payment limit could rise to £100 - is it safe?
The use of contactless payment technology has increased during the pandemic, particularly after the upper limit was increased from £30 to £45.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:45:04 +0000
Children will NOT return to school after February Half term
Children will NOT return to school after February Half term.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:05:53 +0000
Weekly roundup of Covid cases in Andover and Test Valley
The latest Covid-19 test results show that cases in Test Valley are continuing to decline, with falls in case numbers across most areas of Andover.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:26:55 +0000
Covid: Andover headteacher has his say on schools' reopening
THE HEADTEACHER of an Andover school has said that online lessons are not a "viable long-term substitute" to attending school in person.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:26:56 +0000
Andover Town Council approves youth and communities officer
Councillors have narrowly approved the appointment of an officer to serve Andover’s youth and communities.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:53 +0000
Andover Town Council precept to remain the same for 2021
Andover Town Council has voted to maintain its tax precept at the current level following a lengthy meeting of the full council.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:07:52 +0000
Chief nurse reveals impact of Covid on Hampshire hospitals
The brutal reality of the coronavirus pandemic is being felt across Hampshire hospitals.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:27:08 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and DPD: UK parcel delivery firms ranked
DPD has been voted the "best" parcel delivery service in the UK.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:08:01 +0000
Test Valley Borough Council lowers flags for Holocaust Day
Test Valley Borough Council lowered flags at half-mast today (Wednesday) to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:03:40 +0000
Police confirm missing woman, 51, has been found
Police have confirmed that a woman reported missing earlier today has now been located.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:49:04 +0000
Travel agency with branch in Andover plans to shut 89 shops
A TRAVEL agency with branch in Andover has announced mass closures.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:21:00 +0000
Bridge Street in Andover closing for resurfacing work
Bridge Street will be closed overnight at the weekend as part of work to complete the Town Mills Riverside Park.



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