THE SADDLERY F George and Son at 8 Bridge Street has largely slipped from folk memory but the shop’s history as a saddlery was a very lengthy one.

Jail after unprovoked assaults

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has updated its policies for improving private homes to make them suitable for the area’s residents.

The website “swingingheaven.co.uk” has published a list of all the place in Hampshire that its users have recommended

Having fun doesn't have to cost a fortune this May half term.

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is to siphon developer contributions to create a new fund aimed at kickstarting the process of its Masterplans.

One of Andover’s new town councillors has said his aims are on education and affordable housing as he takes his seat on the town council.

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Andover’s outgoing mayor has spoken about his two years in office and his hopes for the town as he stepped down last night (May 27).

Nine months on from stating the job, Andover’s street rangers say they’re making a tangible impact on the high street.

An Andover school has celebrated the work of a world-famous author in the week that he sadly passed away.

Andover outgoing mayor has called for the town to become more welcoming towards those with dementia as he steps down.

Changes have been made to a scheme which sees independent retailers in Test Valley receive grants from the borough council.

Experts predict that warmer weather is on the way, as temperatures are set to soar to 24C.

A MAN who assaulted his victim while under the effects of Class A drugs has been jailed for 15 months.

A new mayor and deputy of Andover have been elected following a historic meeting in the Guildhall.

Andover Town Council will tonight elect a new mayor and deputy for the coming year

A firefighter who served Andover and the surrounding area for almost 30 years was honoured in a ceremony today (May 27) at the fire station.

An Overton man accused of failing to stop after hitting and killing a dog will appear in court in July after his case was adjourned.

A crew from Andover have extinguished a bonfire in Ludgershall after being called out.

An Andover school is one step closer to having an extra classroom added on the school site.

The RSPCA is reminding dog-owners to keep their pets on leads around wildlife after a goose was left with fatal injuries after being attacked by a dog.

A simple thumb test can reveal if you are at risk of having a deadly heart problem that can kill in minutes.

The item will usually cost shoppers around £1.95 and the recall includes all ‘use by’ dates up to and including June 3, 2021.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock praised the “phenomenal pace” of the vaccination programme.

Several individuals have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after a lorry was stopped on the A303 at the weekend.

An Andover mother-of-three has been given a community order after spitting at a special constable while drunk during the pandemic.

An Andover business has thanked members of the public for assisting with the investigation of a daring daylight robbery in Andover.

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is to spend a quarter of a million pounds on finding a company to make the Andover Masterplan a reality.

Thousands of records that were deleted from the Police National Computer have now been recovered, Andover’s MP has confirmed.

Fewer Andover residents are planning of relocating due to Covid than the national average, a survey suggests.

An Andover school has welcomed back their former head boy as he discussed his time at Oxford University to help other students.

“AS A community we’re really proactive. We don’t need a speculative land development company to come in and try and foist ideas onto us which actually aren’t really worth having.”

Tributes have been paid to an Andover martial artist who taught students for decades.

A man has been jailed for two and a half years after robbing a Tesco store in Andover as part of a spree of robberies and burglaries.

AROUND a dozen people led a silent march around Andover on Saturday to mark a year since the death of George Floyd.

An Andover teenager is set to host a UN-backed conference which is set to tackle one of the most important issues affecting the planet today.

A local museum is calling on members of the public to help them create a flock of woollen birds as part of a new campaign.

Andover’s residents have been encouraged to get out and get fit while having all the fun of the game.

A music festival has been announced for farmland near Micheldever after a band's plan was approved.

UK homeowners face staggering fines and replacement costs if they don't switch to an eco-friendly alternative.

A man who was jailed for blowing up his marital home while his estranged wife was inside died from mouth cancer at an Andover hospice, an inquest has heard.

An Andover charity is calling for volunteers to help support it as its long-planned building project prepares to get underway.

A listed wall that is a magnet for vehicle crashes is to be strengthened if plans are approved by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

Hampshire's new Police and Crime Commissioner has said that a "robust management plan" is needed to stop future illegal horse racing events.

Plans to build a 10m high fence in the middle of Tidworth have been thrown out following objections by residents.

SPECIAL Educational Needs services in Hampshire are under review after a pupil missed out on three months of schooling, it has been revealed.

Plans to link two communities by a footpath have taken a step forward after a compromise was reached between them.

From chemicals to hotels, five billionaires and two multi-millionaires in the county have made their money through a variety of different ways.

Boris Johnson remains sure that large-scale wedding celebrations will be able to return following the next stage of lockdown easing.