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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:06:49 +0000Andover police arrest man on suspicion of Lidl robbery
Police in Andover have arrested a man on suspicion of robbery following a pursuit in town this afternoon.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:48:53 +0000A303 westbound reopened by Wiltshire Police after collision
Part of the A303 has been closed following a collision on the road.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:17:00 +0000Hampshire Hospitals makes changes after Andover woman's fall
The NHS trust that runs Andover hospital says it has made changes at an inquest into the death of a woman who fell while unsupervised on one of their wards.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:28:02 +0000Piers Morgan QUITS GMB after Ofcom complaints
Piers Morgan has quit Good Morning Britain, ITV has confirmed.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:54:17 +0000Bransbury fire residents praise firefighters for their work
Residents whose homes were caught at the heart of a blaze at the weekend have praised the emergency services who battled the flames.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:54:11 +0000Aster to build three houses on Kings Somborne garage site
Three new affordable houses will be built in Kings Somborne after planning permission was granted to demolish “under-used” garages in the village.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:16:37 +0000Wellington Academy has testing scheme used across Wiltshire
A school in Tidworth has been praised for its Covid testing after its approach was taken up by schools across Wiltshire.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:31:55 +0000This is when driving lessons will resume in England
The new dates are subject to a review of the Government’s roadmap measures on 5 April.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:12:50 +0000Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid cases and delay in easing of lockdown
Chris Whitty warned cases will soar as lockdown restrictions ease and rejected call from MPs to ease lockdown restrictions faster.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:50:20 +0000Marwell Zoo is searching for a new Primate Animal Keeper
Do you love animals? Then we may have found the perfect role for you.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:11:55 +0000Cheapest property in Hampshire: Apartment block up for £5K
A block of apartments in Hampshire is due to go under the hammer this week.
Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:36:01 +0000Can I see my mum on Mother’s Day 2021?
Everything you need to know about Mother's Day 2021.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:06:49 +0000Covid lockdown easing: Picnic and sitting on a bench allowed
PEOPLE in Andover can enjoy a coffee or a picnic with one friend or family member outside their household bubble.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:17:52 +0000Three thatched cottages destroyed in Bransbury fire
Three cottages have been destroyed after a fire ripped through a terrace of thatched cottages near Barton Stacey.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:33:24 +0000‘Unauthorised’ travellers removed near Andover vaccine hub
An unauthorised traveller incursion has been removed from West Street car park near Andover Leisure Centre at the weekend (Saturday, March 6).
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:03:41 +0000Andover High Street to reopen with contactless Easter trail
ANDOVER High Street will reopen in April with a safe, socially distanced and contactless Easter trail for families.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:38:59 +0000Video of Bransbury thatched cottage fires, Hampshire
THIS drone footage shows the huge operation to tackle a devestating fire in Bransbury.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:30:28 +0000Andover Town Council to become more transparent after vote
Andover Town Council is set to become more transparent following the acceptance of its latest audit.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:44:23 +0000Penton Park Brewery on success and supporting Andover people
A Penton brewer has featured on a podcast where he discussed his journey into the beer industry by transforming a country estate.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:59:42 +0000Nokes: 'Glaring omissions' due to lack of women in Cabinet
The Prime Minister needs to appoint more women to the Cabinet to ensure female issues are not “forgotten”, a Test Valley MP has said.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:33:30 +0000Wiltshire firefighters battle thatch roof fire in Devizes
Firefighters from Ludgershall were part of efforts to save a house after a fire broke out in the thatched roof.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:25:16 +0000'It is the people I meet who make the job so rewarding'
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Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:26:25 +0000Enham woman raising money for Mind with London Marathon run
An Enham woman will run the London Marathon in October despite only taking up running during lockdown.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:51:51 +0000How many people are claiming furlough in Hampshire?
Around 14 per cent of jobs were furloughed in Hampshire at the beginning of the year
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:21:56 +0000Will Boris Johnson be asked about Meghan and Harry at the press conference?
BORIS Johnson is set to address the nation in a live Downing Street press conference later today.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:04:49 +0000Severe weather warning for high winds across Hampshire
A weather warning has been issued across Hampshire for Wednesday and Thursday this week.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:51:51 +0000Remembering the loved ones lost to Covid-19
Unimaginable grief has been felt across the Andover since March.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:28:00 +0000The lockdown rules changing today - what you can and can't do
What are the four changes to lockdown rules being made in England from Monday?
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:05:56 +0000Care homes will allow regular visitors - new rules explained
Every care home resident will be permitted to nominate a single named visitor who will be able to see them regularly under the new rules.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:49:45 +0000Antiques Roadshow to film episode in Hampshire
Antiques Roadshow is coming to Hampshire this summer- and they are looking for members of the public to appear on the show
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000One year since first Covid case in Andover
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’
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:18:32 +0000Police scale back search for Basingstoke man Charles Knight
Police have announced they are scaling back their searches for missing Basingstoke man Charles Knight after he disappeared in Burghclere 18 days ago.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:44:00 +0000Inside an Andover school as it prepares to reopen on Monday
WITH schools set to reopen to all students from tomorrow (March 8), it is understandable that many may be viewing the step with a little apprehension or anxiety.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:10:59 +0000Bransbury thatched cottage fires: the latest
MORE than 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze that is ravaging an estate of thatched cottages.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:30:00 +0000Coronavirus: What happens if a case is identified in a school?
WITH all students set to return to school next week, there are many questions on the mind of pupils and parents alike.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000Andover History: Earliest photo of town
I AM grateful to John Isherwood for this image which is captioned on its original cardboard mount, ‘Andover Market 1860’. It is the earliest photograph of Andover thought to exist and pre-dates by about ten years the opening of the first photo...
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:14:16 +0000Nuisance Parking - What action can I take against it?
Nuisance parking is a very emotive issue for many residents, but it also hard to take action against. Here's what you can do:
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000Letters: 'Monstrous' building, school pollution and memories
Here's what our readers had to say this week:
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000In pictures: Andover Advertiser Camera Club's Spring photos
After a long, dark winter, the need for a bit of sunshine and blue skies has never felt greater.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000Testbourne School in Whitchurch praised for Covid testing
Testbourne School in Whitchurch has been praised for its Covid testing ahead of a reopening on Monday.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:05:42 +0000TUI cancels all holidays from UK - what to do if you booked
TUI’s cancellations will apply to any departures from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:30:00 +0000Areas of Hampshire where house prices have increased
ZOOPLA has revealed the how much property prices have increase in these Hampshire areas over the last 12 months.
Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000Locked up in 2021: Faces of nine Hampshire and the Isle of Wight criminals
Courts across the county have given out hefty prison sentences for all manner of crimes over the last two months.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000In the courts: Newport man admits stalking Andover woman
The latest from North Hampshire Magistrates Court
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:57:44 +0000Andover children celebrate World Book Day 2021 - in pictures
Children across Andover celebrated World Book Day for 2021 as pupils and teachers got dressed up at home and in schools.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:16:00 +0000Andover will be colder than Iceland on Sunday
LAST weekend’s heatwave was a pleasant surprise to Andover residents, with the late-February sunshine putting a smile on many a face.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:07:39 +0000Chantry House set to become flexible work space in Andover
A new space for Andover businesses is to be created after Test Valley Borough Council received funds to transform office space in the heart of town.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:43:35 +0000Man fined for fly-tipping at Andover Patio Centre
A Southampton man has been ordered to pay £1,000 after being caught dumping waste at a Picket Piece business – just minutes away from the recycling centre.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:55:56 +0000Two-year ban given for drug driver caught on A303
A DRUG driver caught near Micheldever Station has been banned from the road for two years.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:44:00 +0000Four in five Hampshire pupils learning remotely before half term
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.