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Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:04:52 +0000
Andover MP defends Met police chief and plans for policing bill
ANDOVER’S MP has defended the government’s action on violence against women following the death of Sarah Everard in London.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:42:16 +0000
Town Mills Riverside Park opens in Andover
Residents of Andover and further afield have given a thumbs up to new park in the heart of town after it opened at the weekend.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:40:17 +0000
Andover thatched cottage could become supported living unit
A thatched cottage in Andover could become a supported living institution under plans submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'A journalist has to be the eyes and ears of the public'
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Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:01:08 +0000
Plans approved for two Chilbolton houses despite opposition
Councillors have passed plans to build two houses in Chilbolton despite concerns of a “phantom study” and “riding roughshod” over the views of residents.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:49:13 +0000
5 England employment law changes coming in April
Changes are being made to certain laws next month from minimum wage to statutory sick pay.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:43:48 +0000
Can I see my family and friends on Easter Bank Holiday 2021?
The 'Stay Home' message is set to change in two weeks’ time, but what will the new rules look like?

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:12:49 +0000
Andover Mind receives grant from Pears Foundation
An Andover charity has been awarded thousands of pounds which it will use to employ new mental health workers.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:14:15 +0000
LISTED: The 101 Hampshire areas with the fewest Covid cases
MORE than 100 areas across Hampshire, including Southampton and the New Forest, have recorded fewer than three Covid cases each, according to the latest weekly data.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:12:55 +0000
PM has full confidence in Police chief Dame Cressida Dick
THE Prime Minister has given his backing to Metropolitan Police chief Dame Cressida Dick despite the “very distressing” scenes at a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:01:08 +0000
Six laws all dog owners need to know to avoid getting fined
Here's a round-up of the six laws you should know about if you have or want to get a dog

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:16:34 +0000
Channel 4 The Circle: Hampshire father-daughter compete to win £100k
A father-daughter duo from Hampshire will compete in the new series of The Circle.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:46:00 +0000
4 places near Andover to plan a walk when lockdown eases
March 29 will be a significant day in England’s path to post-Covid life.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 06:45:00 +0000
Celebrating Andover's amazing mums this Mother's Day
AS A WAY of thanking the leading women in our lives, we invited readers to share their messages of gratitude this Mother’s Day.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Five attractions within an hour of Andover for post-lockdown
With Covid restrictions having been in place for almost a year, we’ve spent plenty of time staying local.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Word Up: Have the wheels come off bid to battle obesity?
Last week saw the most conclusive evidence yet of the relationship between high levels of overweight people and death rates from Coronavirus. According to the report by the World Obesity Federation, approximately 2.2 million of the 2.5 million glo...

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Letters: Memories of Andover Carnival and search for brother
Andover Carnival

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Camera Club's stunning pictures of spring in Andover
After a long dark winter the need for a bit of sunshine and blue skies has never felt greater.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The faces of Hampshire's most wanted criminals
A number of suspects and criminals from across Hampshire are still at large.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Six Hampshire pubs on the market you can buy right now
If you fancy seeing yourself behind your very own bar, here is what could be yours.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:01:00 +0000
Pet of the Week: Perky Patch
OUR Pet of the Week is Patch, this adorable dog.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:05:06 +0000
The flood warnings will remain in place until Monday
THE Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for villages surrounding Andover, asking residents to ‘be prepared’.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Longparish man charged with sexually inciting a child
The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 15:37:00 +0000
The Andover roadworks that will cause delays this month
DRIVERS will face diversion and delays in a few areas near Andover over this month due to various roadworks.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Andover History: How a railway station changed lives
When the railway arrived at Andover in 1854 and the Junction station was built, it was inevitable that the main road leading there would be called Junction Road but it was a pity that the town lost the former and much more pleasant-sounding Bishop...

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:36:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Map reveals areas with most and least new cases
AN INTERACTIVE map has revealed the places in Andover and surrounding area that have the highest number of Covid cases.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Seven Mother’s Day bargains for last-minute gifts
It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow, and if you’ve left it to the last minute, you might be panicking over what to get your mum for her special day.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Blockbuster movies and Netflix TV shows filmed in Hampshire
Hampshire has had its fair share of silver screen appearances with many Hollywood blockbusters and Netflix originals shot in the county.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Seven Hampshire parks and outdoor spaces perfect for a picnic
Here are some of the best picnic locations in the county where you can enjoy some much needed catch-up time.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:07:50 +0000
TVBC to write off debt of closed Andover cafe Butters
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has agreed to write off the debts of a popular Andover café that closed in 2019.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:52:23 +0000
End to embarrassment: Town Mills benches are reinstalled
A week after an embarrassing episode of placement of bench at the new Town Mills development, the contractors have reinstalled the seat, now facing the river.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:54:53 +0000
Man spared prison after assaulting two women in a Hook pub
AN ANDOVER man has been spared prison after assaulting two women at a pub in Hook - while already serving a suspended sentence.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:09:23 +0000
TVBC recommends new Andover artwork for approval by council
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) recommended hundreds of thousands of pounds be set aside for public artworks in Andover

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, March 12, 2021
THREE homes have been destroyed after a fire ripped through a terrace of thatched cottages near Barton Stacey at the weekend.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:29:05 +0000
Funds for Stockbridge Primary School safety plan recommended
A project in Stockbridge to make it safe for students to travel to school has received the backing of Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) councillors.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:34:20 +0000
Test Valley Borough Council to produce period poverty report
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) will investigate the possibility of providing support to eradicate period poverty following a motion being brought before it.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:07:14 +0000
Hampshire County Council builds Micheldever recycling plant
A new Micheldever facility promises a “huge advance” on fixing potholes while also going green.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:52:20 +0000
Four-day Bank Holiday weekend to mark Queen's platinum jubilee
There will be an extra Bank Holiday to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Manuela's column: Mothering Week - A homage to mum
My ‘Mothering Week’ started Saturday morning, when I had the opportunity to visit my mum at her ‘home’ in Charlton, followed by in the evening, attending mass at St John the Baptist Church in preparation for her birthday next Tuesday.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Decision to be made on next steps for Hampshire golf league
THE format of Hampshire’s league campaign was set to be decided yesterday – and could result in another COVID compromise for the 2021 season.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:31:29 +0000
Hurstbourne Tarrant design statement approved by council
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has recommended that plans to protect the unique character of villages north of Andover should be approved.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:49:23 +0000
Sarah Everard body discovery 'heartbreaking' says Nokes
A TEST VALLEY MP has said it is "heartbreaking" to hear the human remains found in a woodland in Kent are those of Sarah Everard.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:33:13 +0000
Greene King to reopen 442 pubs from April 12
Charlton's Greene King pun will be on the list of those reopening on April 12.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:58:12 +0000
Five bizarre world record attempts made in Hampshire
Records are there to be broken – right?

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:00:42 +0000
Care home residents meet family members after several weeks
For residents at Rothsay Grange care home in Andover, this has been an emotional week.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:06:57 +0000
Andover mother Tara Stiles, died from accidental overdose
Andover mother-of-four, Tara Stiles, died from an accidental overdose an inquest has found.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:23:53 +0000
Andover man's drugs charge sentencing postponed to April 1
An Andover man has had his sentencing adjourned after failing to provide legal aid documents to his solicitors – despite being just a minute from the court.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:50:00 +0000
Phil North welcomes plans for new law against encampments
The leader of Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has welcomed plans by the government to criminalise unauthorised encampments in England.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:36:54 +0000
Covid cases, rates, deaths and vaccines for Test Valley
The latest Covid-19 test results show that there are very few cases across Andover and northern Test Valley, with most areas having less than three cases.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Portway and Danebury vicar reflects on her time in parish
A much-loved Andover vicar has thanked the community as she looked back on her time in the parish.



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