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Wed, 19 May 2021 08:04:50 +0100
Cases of Covid-19's Indian variant identified in Southampton
CASES of the Indian variant of Covid-19 have been identified in Southampton.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:20:45 +0100
TVBC to decide on future of blanket Andover encampment ban
The borough council has been dealt a blow in the High Court after a blanket ban on unauthorised encampments was ruled illegal.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:52:52 +0100
Andover charity seeks new recruits to staff mental health safe haven
AN ANDOVER mental health charity is seeking new recruits to work in a brand new safe haven service opening in Basingstoke later this year.

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:03:29 +0100
Norton Park Hotel manager predicts Covid hospitality rebound
With Covid cooping up many of us indoors throughout the pandemic, and home working becoming the new normal, one of the mostly badly affected business areas has been hotels.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:51:27 +0100
Woman fundraises £500 of books for Naomi's House charity
A CHILDREN’S hospice charity in Sutton Scotney will receive more than £500 worth of brand new books, after a woman's fundraiser.

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:50:17 +0100
Over Wallop Parish Council applies to build sports pavilion
Plans have been submitted to replace a village’s sports pavilion that is no longer fit for purpose.

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:31:54 +0100
Andover's A-Fest taking place online this Saturday, May 22
In the same week that Andover’s Carnival has been cancelled, one festival will be going ahead with a virtual event this weekend.

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:11:13 +0100
Test Valley Unsung Heroes Awards recognise nine Andoverians
Nine Andover residents are among those across Test Valley who have received ‘unsung hero awards’ for their work in the pandemic.

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:03:03 +0100
Pride of Andover Awards launch ceremony on Saturday June 26
Awards recognising the best of Andover’s residents are set to be launched next month as the hunt for the town’s crème de la crème is soon to begin.

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:08:07 +0100
Will local lockdowns return to stop Indian variant's spread?
The rise in cases of the Indian variant risks the next stage of England’s road map out of lockdown being delayed.

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:24:14 +0100
Miserable May: When will the weather improve in Hampshire?
May has brought low temperatures, strong wind and freakish hailstorms. But is there any sign of sunshine on the horizon?

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:04:28 +0100
Andover passenger leaves cannabis in the back of a taxi
ANDOVER police have issued a tongue-in-cheek message to a passenger who left his stash of cannabis in the back of a taxi.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:18:07 +0100
Andover's pubs welcome customers after lockdown rules relax
After a limited reopening last month, many of Andover’s finest drinking establishments have reopened now that indoor hospitality is open to the public once more.

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:34:55 +0100
Hardy's Garden Plants opens Chelsea show garden in Freefolk
A Freefolk plant nursery has been given a grand send-off by the leading lights of the horticultural world as it retires from the Chelsea Flower Show.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:32:00 +0100
Andover's cafes reopen indoors after lockdown rules relax
It was a wet start to the latest relaxation of lockdown rules as indoor hospitality returned across the country on Monday, May 17.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:02:08 +0100
Andover's entertainment venues welcome back customers
Throughout the pandemic, much of the focus has been on the impact of hospitality businesses such as pubs and restaurants, a staple of many British high streets.

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:11:37 +0100
Gavin Briggs took life after fiancée discovered secret son
Rail depot worker Gavin Briggs was found dead in Little Somborne, near Stockbridge, on July 3 last year.

Mon, 17 May 2021 09:20:32 +0100
As it happened: Lockdown lifts in Basingstoke and Andover
All the latest updates as lockdown eases across England

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:35:04 +0100
UK tourists warned 'not to travel to amber list countries’
Holiday hotspots that UK tourists usually travel to for summer sun - including Spain, Greece, Italy and France - remain on the amber list.

Sun, 16 May 2021 14:10:17 +0100
Police disperse 200-strong car meet at Tesco in Andover
POLICE are carrying out investigations following their dispersal of a large number of cars at an Andover supermarket yesterday.

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:57:36 +0100
Black Lives Matter: Silent march in Andover next weekend to mark one year since George Floyd’s death
A PEACEFUL protest through Andover is set to be held next weekend, to mark one year since the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. USA.

Sun, 16 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Covid: Virus cases remain low across Basingstoke and Andover
Just one area across Basingstoke and Andover recorded more than two Covid cases last week as virus rates continue to decline.

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
These six fun ideas for a day out open in the next few weeks
Fed up of the walking the same route over the last couple of months? Fed up with watching television every evening after work, and spending your weekends at home?

Sun, 16 May 2021 11:26:54 +0100
Andover man raises £10,000 for victims of gas explosion
AN ANDOVER man has raised more than £10,000 for the victims of a gas explosion in his former hometown in Kent.

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Five best places near Andover for a romantic dinner
If you are planning to visit a restaurant in and around Andover for a romantic dinner from next week, the Advertiser has suggested some charming spots

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:49:52 +0100
Hampshire police to mark International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
On MONDAY, May 17, Hampshire Constabulary will be recognising International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

Sun, 16 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Letters to the Editor: TVBC 'let down' over parents' graves
Grave concerns

Sun, 16 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Matches return to Andover tennis club as covid rules relaxed
The first match of the Summer season at Andover Lawn Tennis Club even more welcome than usual after all matches were cancelled last year.

Sun, 16 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Inside Hampshire’s most popular property
AFTER spending a year in lockdown in our homes, it is easy to see why so many people are itching to move.

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Eight romantic date ideas to try in Hampshire
Date ideas for every kind of couple whether you want to splash out the cash or keep it cheap.

Sun, 16 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Author's fascinating story inspires new Spitfire book
Alasdair described how Southampton and the south coast was something of a high-tech hub, a ‘Silicon Valley of the 1930s’

Sat, 15 May 2021 20:12:21 +0100
Andover Carnival will NOT go ahead this summer
THE Andover Carnival will not be going ahead this year due to uncertainties surrounding coronavirus restrictions, organisers have revealed.

Sat, 15 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
History: 300 years of Foresters Arms, Andover's iconic pub
This attractive view of London Street, taken about 1908 by photographer Sam Taylor, was shared by Geoff Merritt.

Sat, 15 May 2021 17:48:44 +0100
Whitchurch demonstrators join protest against Gaza violence
CAMPAIGNERS stood outside Whitchurch Town Hall today to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Palestine amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.

Sat, 15 May 2021 09:23:23 +0100
How many Covid cases reported in Basingstoke and Andover?
Just one area across Basingstoke and Andover recorded more than two Covid cases last week as virus rates continue to decline.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Legal activities from Monday, May 17 as Covid rules relax
On Monday, a host of activities that have been banned under Covid rules will be allowed once again as the government’s lockdown easing continues.

Sat, 15 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Andover leapfrog up cricket table as Portsmouth beaten
Andover first XI travelled down to the coast for their second Southern Premier League match.

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Wet met Office forecast for Andover from May 15-17
Wet and showery weather is set to continue this weekend as rain continues to batter Andover.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Phil North thanks Andover voters for election win
Every month, the Andover Advertiser brings you a column from the leader of Test Valley Borough Council, Phil North.

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Planning a wedding? Five unique Hampshire wedding venues
From magical woodlands, vineyards and museums here are some unique Hampshire wedding venues to tie the knot in

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:05:28 +0100
Covid: Over 50s and vulnerable to get second vaccine early
PEOPLE aged over 50 and those that are vulnerable will get the second dose of a Covid vaccine a month earlier than planned.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:07:00 +0100
Court of Appeal to assess Stockbridge robbers prison sentences
THE prison sentences given to two men who bound an elderly woman to her stairs and threw a pillowcase over her head while they ransacked her home have been referred to the Court of Appeal.

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, May 14, 2021
ANDOVER’S Conservatives are celebrating after winning four seats at the borough council elections, and other stories in this week's Andover Advertiser

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:19:16 +0100
Andover New Street sets up Vixens youth girls football side
An Andover football side has set up a new team aimed at getting more girls into the sport.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:48:52 +0100
Chestnut Avenue residents object to Andover bungalow plans
Residents of an Andover suburb are up in arms over plans to construct a bungalow in a back garden.

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:48:36 +0100
Andover woman involved in foster carer support network
A new support network for foster carers has launched in Andover.

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:55:00 +0100
Andover's Trainmaster receives Thomas the Tank Engine gift
An Andover business has received thousands of free trains in honour of an iconic blue steam engine.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Andover's new life with cygnets, goslings and more
Members of the Andover Advertiser's Camera Club have been out clicking photos of gosling this week.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:33:08 +0100
The businesses that won't open on May 17 as Covid rules ease
HOTELS, cinemas and bowling alleys are just some of the businesses set to reopen from Monday as coronavirus restrictions continue to ease.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:30:09 +0100
Suggested school recovery deal includes longer school days
Boris Johnson has already made £1.7 billion of catch-up funding available in England to help children who have faced disruption.



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