A MAN who was arrested by police on suspicion of drug driving during an illegal horse racing event on the A33 has been ‘released under investigation’.

An Andover business which makes classified materials for the military is set to expand if a planning application is approved by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

An Andover woman has thanked vets who saved her dog’s life after a corn-on-the-cob caused a life-threatening blockage

Plans to construct 64 houses in Picket Piece have again been thrown out by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) over concerns the latest proposals ‘lack quality’ and “would not be safe”.

A FORMER social worker who committed a "serious breach of trust" has been given a suspended jail sentence.

An Andover charity is set to benefit from an extreme challenge in which will see three men cover over 800 miles in six days of gruelling triathlons.

An Andover salon is raising money for a children’s ward that supported one the members of their ‘extended family’.

Landowners across Andover are being urged to take advantage of a search for new sites for housing and employment.

An Andover therapy centre has celebrated opening its doors after moving in to its new home during the pandemic.

Care home residents are now able to leave for ‘low risk’ visits without having to isolate for 14 days on their return.

Councillors have unanimously decided to refuse plans for 82 houses on the edge of Overton after its junction with the B3400 was deemed unsafe.

A 90-YEAR-OLD woman from Andover is beginning her second 27-mile charity walk as part of a family fundraiser spanning four generations.

AN Andover woman has appeared in court charged with being involved in the supply of drugs.

There is a “good chance” the one-metre plus rule for social distancing can be ditched next month, Boris Johnson said.

THE A33 was partially closed over the weekend after a large number of people gathered for an ‘illegal’ horse and trap racing event near Micheldever.

NEW FIGURES reveal that the Hampshire Constabulary workforce has been slashed by almost a quarter.

The limit on the number of mourners who can attend funerals is to be lifted in England this month, the Government has announced.

More than 2,000 fines were issued by police in Hampshire for breaches of Covid-19 laws over Christmas and the start of this year, figures show – more than three-quarters of all fines issued since the start of the pandemic.

Only three areas in north Hampshire have seen more than three confirmed coronavirus cases in the last seven days.

AN ANDOVER woman has admitted assaulting a volunteer police officer.

LAST Saturday I had my Covid vaccine. It’s fair to say that given some of my previous medical experiences, I approached this with a sense of trepidation.

House hunters have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a truly unique property.

An interactive map has now been created to show how healthy your postcode is.

A man was caught driving at nearly 100 miles per hour on the A303.

With punters expected to flock to pubs and restaurants this weekend, the weather forecast is a mixed bag.

AN ANDOVER man has been given a conditional discharge after admitting criminal damage.

This impressive building, No.15 on the south side of Bridge Street, was the old-established grocers Dowling and Sherwood.

Ahead of the long weekend we have searched through Tripadvisor to show you the best pubs and bars that Hampshire has to offer.

Courts across the county have given out hefty prison sentences for all manner of crimes last month.

TVBC leader Cllr Phil North said the good people of Andover would be happy to welcome Chris back with open arms if he wishes to visit the town.

A woman has been taken in custody from Abbotts Ann near Andover this morning (Friday) on suspicion of importing controlled substances to the UK.

AERIAL photographs show the extent to which a gigantic pile of ash is blighting the North Hampshire countryside with villagers calling for action.

Covid has affected cancer services as patients in Andover are forced to wait longer for treatment.

EACH week, the Advertiser will be asking each party a question on a pressing matter for Test Valley residents. This week, each party was asked to answer the following:

What a tumultuous week it has been, wouldn’t you agree?

AN ENDURANCE cyclist who was travelling across England to raise money for charity has ended his pursuit after he was pushed off his bike in Andover.

Plans to hold up to 500 asylum seekers on a piece of land off the A303 have been dropped by the Home Office.

IT WAS unfortunate to see Andover’s name in bad light as an endurance cyclist was pushed off his bike by a few men while he was crossing our town.

A MAN from Shipton Bellinger has been given a community order after stealing hundreds of pounds of make-up in Andover.

Residents who fought against a proposed incinerator are gearing up for another battle after plans were submitted to store a “mountain” of ash near their villages.

Crews from Andover were among 18 sent to a thatched cottage blaze which saw crews in attendance throughout the night.

Southern Health has said it is working to improve the links between mental health support and other services in the wake of inquests into the deaths of Alex Sartain and Councillor James Nash.

Stockbridge residents have accused a housing association of going back on its word after a property was sold off in the town.

A pop-up shop in the chantry centre which provides vital funds to a town charity has been officially opened.

Andover’s almshouses are hoping to raise a smile as part of a national campaign in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Your pooches will love these staycation spots this summer.

Naming your child can be one of the toughest decisions new parents are likely to face.

Villagers surrounding a “unique” body of water have raised the alarm over an ‘emergency’ that is seeing sewage discharged into it.

Andover is close to getting a representative at Tokyo Olympics as Hurstbourne Tarrant girl Holly Mills is now in contention to be selected for the biggest sporting event.

A pub recovery expert who has helped turn around 35 venues across the country has said The Swallow “has massive potential” as he attempts to turn it around.