LAST weekend’s heatwave was a pleasant surprise to Andover residents, with the late-February sunshine putting a smile on many a face.

HAMPSHIRE'S teachers are preparing to welcome pupils back to classrooms en masse on Monday (March 8) – as estimates show four in five were learning remotely before the half term break.

IT HAS been 368 days since Hampshire saw its first case of Covid-19, little did we know it would be the beginning of  the ‘new normal’

THE social calendar for 2021 is looking hopeful after a year of cancelled events and lockdowns.

Two in five people in Test Valley have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Hampshire Hospitals Trust could make millions of pounds from selling land it owns, figures reveal.

A CHILDREN’S hospice charity in Sutton Scotney is set to get a resource boost, after a Usborne books representative decided to launch a fundraiser to support them.

Hampshire Hospitals Trust was caring for 49 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

LAST weekend, a in the skies over various parts of Andover and the surrounding area.

IF BRUTALISM is your sort of thing, perhaps you would be quite happy with the placement of the bench at the new Town Mills development.

LAST Saturday I had one of my inspirational moments: “Thinking of the nicest people I could remember when I was growing up”.

Multiple Wetherspoon pubs in Hampshire are set to reopen their doors when lockdown measures are eased from April 12.

THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Hampshire Hero Awards.

MANY residents of Andover spotted an unusual site in the sky above the town on Saturday afternoon.

The lawyer defending a Major General accused of fraudulently claiming allowances for his children to attend boarding school has said that his roles in Andover and London made it more difficult to comply with the “mess” of military rules.

Reverend Vanessa Cole will step down next month following cost cutting measures in the Church of England.

Andover’s MP has said he is hoping the town will see the economic benefits of a new Solent freeport announced in today’s budget.

Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's Advertiser, out Friday (March 5).

Military officials have criticised members of the public using Salisbury Plain after using safety points as dog poo bins.

Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson said: “We are looking forward to welcoming our customers and staff back to our pubs.”

Martin Lewis has revealed 12 freebies everyone should know about

Aldi has revealed the areas across Hampshire that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

ARE your children all dressed up for World Book Day today? If so, then send us a snap!

Everyone needs water for life. It allows us to eat and drink, wash and clean – and so much more. Our customers rely on our services every day. Yet sometimes, they need a little extra help to meet their individual needs or pay their bills.

Waitrose will be coming to the west of Andover as part of the refurbishment of a garage on Weyhill Road.

Ultra-low deposit mortgages are set to make a comeback when Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlines his Budget later today.

Hampshire Constabulary have released an image of the inside of one of the three cannabis farms in Andover raided in the past week.

Welcome to our live blog bringing you the latest updates from parliament as the Chancellor reveals the Budget for 2021.

Andover’s mayor has urged residents to “think about other people” and take up their Covid vaccination when it is offered.

Tidworth residents are raising funds to help spruce up their listed church.

Ahead of the announcement of the budget later today, house buyers are expected to receive a windfall in the form of ‘ultra-low’ deposit mortgages.

An Andover primary school has featured in a national World Book Day assembly where they quizzed David Walliams on his writing.

THIS afternoon Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his 2021 Budget in the House of Commons address.

You could be forgiven for thinking the red briefcase - or box as it is known - is just a quirky style statement.

The Mint is inviting nominations for recipients of a brilliant uncirculated £5 commemorative coin featuring a design by heraldic artist Timothy Noad.

Police officers have seized over £250,000 worth of cannabis plants after uncovering three illegal farms in Andover.

A Kimpton man took his own life after he “couldn’t be the man he wanted to be” due to health concerns, an inquest has head.

An Andover woman will appear in court after being pulled over by police on the M4.

An Andover GP surgery has said that patient and staff satisfaction has “gone through the roof” since it was saved from closure last year.

An Appleshaw woman has said that volunteering with a veterans group has ‘put light in her eyes’ as she called on north Hampshire residents to support its fundraising.

North West Hampshire’s Youth MP has called for nominations to an awards scheme designed at recognising those who went above and beyond during the pandemic.

HOTEL giant Travelodge has revealed the locations across the UK that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

This weekend Hampshire enjoyed blue skies and sunshine but forecasters have warned spring like weather will not be around for long.

Here are some of the things to watch out for when the Chancellor gets to his feet at 12.30pm.

Ofgem said suppliers including the Big Six firms such as British Gas, npower and EDF overcharged customers £7.2 million over seven years.

A fire near Winton School caused roads to be closed this afternoon as fire crews attended the scene.

A group of Andover residents ended up with a more expensive barbecue than they bargained for after breaching lockdown rules in town.

A married couple who own the Red Lion in Overton have said they’ve “lost everything” after finding they were ineligible for Covid support grants.

Test Valley Borough Councillors have approved plans to vote through a £2.50 council tax rise despite an attempt to reduce it to the rate of inflation.

Councillors have agreed to a round table on the Andover Special Expenses Levy and its future following a motion being brought.