Pubs, hairdressers and other non-essential retail across Andover will be opening on April 12 as Boris Johnson confirmed lockdown easing would go ahead as planned.

Police have criticised drivers who turned around at the scene of an accident on the A34 and drove into oncoming traffic.

Two Andover eateries had fresh food hygiene ratings released in March.

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Police in Andover have said town residents shouldn’t worry after reports of police ‘rushing’ through the Chantry Centre earlier today (April 5).

An ongoing saga to convert an Andover chiropractor’s clinic into a house continues after a new application was submitted.

The UK’s oldest wine merchant has had plans to set up a base in Andover approved by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

Hampshire County Council has encouraged residents to be ‘tick aware’ this spring as lockdown restrictions mean more people head outdoors.

Artists from across the world have come together to raise over £1300 for one of Andover’s charities.

10 important safety checks experts have told all drivers to complete before returning to the roads after lockdown.

Cultural hubs across Andover and the surrounding towns and villages have been handed hundreds of thousands of pounds to help them recover from Covid.

The centre of Andover was hit by a surprise attack today as the town was covered in yarn.

The Bishop of Winchester has discussed a year of crises in his annual Easter message.

MORE women have caesareans to deliver their baby in Andover than the national average, figures show.

This view of Browne and Gradidge Ltd was taken in 1907.

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THE trust which runs Andover's hospital has reduced the risk of infection control after implementing improved measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Spring is here and, with the clocks having gone forward and the prospect of lockdown easing, we are now looking forward to summer, writes The Advertiser’s monthly farming columnist Kevin Prince.

From period dramas, comedies and thrillers to documentaries, reality TV and news features, Hampshire has been host to many Hampshire has been home to many Hollywood movies and popular OTT series.

Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Andover’s firefighters were called to a fire this morning (April 3) after two people’s burning passions spiralled out of control.

More than 200 people are believed to have contracted Covid-19 in hospital at the trust that runs Andover hospital, figures suggest.

Just two areas of Andover have recorded Covid cases in the last seven days, the latest data reveals.

A man is set to stand trial after being accused of taking a vehicle without consent.

Police in Test Valley have warned residents that ‘Nottingham Knockers’ are still in the area following numerous reports last week.

Here's some of the Easter events you can get up to in Andover, Tidworth, Ludgershall and Whitchurch this year

A counselling service with an Andover hub is set to expand across Hampshire after merging with a nearby charity.

IN THIS age of the selfie, many people have been lucky enough to have a snap with a celebrity – whether it’s a pop star doing a ‘Meet and Greet’ or an A-list actor walking down the street.

Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and choking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Four people have been taken to hospital, one with "serious injuries", after an overturned vehicle closed the A34 near Sutton Scotney this afternoon (April 2).

ANDOVER shops will be allowed to stay open until 10pm under new plans to boost the economy if lockdown lifts further this month.

The A34 northbound is closed near Sutton Scotney after a vehicle is reported to have overturned

A DUCK was shot with a crossbow bolt missing his vital organs by just millimetres.

The one-year survival rate for bowel cancer patients in west Hampshire has improved, figures show.

ALMOST 150 staff working for Hampshire Hospitals have tested positive for Covid through asymptomatic testing.

Hampshire residents could soon be enjoying ‘space-age’ hospitals after the UK Space Agency and Hampshire hospitals announced they would be teaming up to develop ‘hospitals of the future’.

This weekend, in one way or another, will end up being joyous. The clue however is in the phrase “end up”.

KEEPING track of the ups and downs of the pandemic can be tiring, with new information and changes on a regular basis.

WHEN you're gearing up for a holiday, the last thing you need is to stress over changes to your weekly routine, including when to put your bin out.

With more businesses set to reopen next month, The Advertiser has asked our readers to share their favourite small and independent firms around the town to give them a much-needed boost after a challenging year for most sectors.

With card cloning on the rise, it’s important to know how to protect your plastic.

The successful reintroduction of a rare butterfly species to north Hampshire has been recognised with an award.

HAMPSHIRE Police Federation chair has said it’s been difficult to hear the level of criticism on officers after a tough few weeks in which they’ve not had the support they deserve.

Former US President Donald Trump spotted in Andover

Children could be vaccinated against Covid-19 as a way of preventing disruption to their education, a member of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has said.

AN ANDOVER man who was found with 17 cannabis plants worth more than £13,000 in his flat has avoided prison after a judge decided to ‘give him a chance’.

Clothes shoppers in Andover will be able to use fitting rooms again after more than a year when non-essential shops reopen on April 12.

A LORRY driver has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving on a road near Winchester.

HAMPSHIRE police and a local authority have explained how far people can travel following the new "Stay Local" rule this week.

HAVE you wondered why the sun seems 'weak' and the sky has a strange hue this morning?