A SECURITY officer who carried out lifesaving first aid and helped calm an intoxicated male armed with a Stanley knife, has been honoured with an award.

Emergency services are dealing with a serious collision between Kingsclere and Overton.

An army team has been put through their paces in Barton Stacey as they demonstrate new ways of treating the wounded on the front line.

An Andover man who became the icon of a new D-Day memorial has said “it was a real honour” to be featured around the world.

As part of Diabetes Week 2021, a north Hampshire woman has shared her story of losing weight and reversing her Type Two diabetes.

A new Andover hair and beauty salon called has been given a £1,000 grant after surviving Covid in its first year.

STAFF at a Whitchurch care home have been named Medical Heroes of the Year, recognising their bravery and compassion during the coronavirus pandemic.

An Andover woman has said she is honoured to have been recognised with an MBE for her work supporting the armed forces.

PLANS and events are now being cancelled and altered following the latest lockdown news - including the sunrise viewing that brings around 10,000 people to Stonehenge every year.

Thunderstorms are rolling in over the next four days

Under the plans, staff working with adults will be given 16 weeks to get vaccinated or face losing their jobs.

FARMERS and landowners throughout Hampshire are being encouraged to apply for a grant that will support the creation of woodland on their land.

Three men have been arrested following a county-wide spree of catalytic converter thefts last night (14 to 15 June), including one man being shot with an air rifle.

An Andover nightclub has said it is “gutted” following the postponement of the final stage of lockdown relaxation.

The woman at the centre of a campaign to convert an Andover thatched cottage into a care home has said she has “every hope” that the plans will be approved.

An Andover resident has criticised a “draconian” pub after being forced to sit indoors despite the tables being empty.

An Andover school is set to celebrate 50 years next month as it works on creating a new identity for its anniversary.

JUST two orders restricting the actions of suspected stalkers have been issued in Hampshire as latest figures show the number of reports rocketing.

A MOTORIST has been banned for speeding, drug driving, driving whilst disqualified and without insurance.

HAMPSHIRE firefighters have dealt with more than 400 outdoor blazes in the first five months of 2021 – with numbers expected to rise as the weather warms up.

Military children from Pilgrims Cross Primary School in Andover took part in a free virtual workshop run by the charity Little Troopers this week.

ENGLAND’S so-called “freedom day” has been postponed as cases of the Delta variant cause concern across the UK.

A village store faces weeks of closure after a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning (June 14).

The Prime Minister is expected to announce today that the end of lockdown will be delayed by four weeks.

A Weyhill resident has celebrated her 101st birthday this week after a life of exploring the world.

Plans for a vast new solar farm have been submitted, which would see hundreds of acres of farmland given over to energy production.

A new youth choir is to be established in Andover to get their confidence back after the pandemic.

Holly Mills could not win a medal at the Challenge, but she completed the seven events with a score of 6,211.

THREE men have been fined for poaching and their dogs have been seized.

A TEST Valley villager has been banned from driving for 12 months after he was caught drink driving.

An Andover school has been named as a specialist in supporting mental health following an assessment.

Ahead of Armed Forces Day, a Leckford student has proved he’s ship shape as he passed the first stage of his naval training with flying colours.

The new eligibility rules came into effect on World Blood Donor Day today (Monday 14 June).

There is something wrong with society when the delicate ears of neighbours override the needs of children with learning difficulties who need round-the-clock care.

Tough decisions

It WAS great to see so many people enjoying the new Riverside Park at Town Mills last week as I welcomed the Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council. Rob Humby and the Local Enterprise Partnership’s Head of Infrastructure, Kevin Travers to Andove...

This picture was taken by Phil Farlow in 1973, and shows the entrance to the newly-constructed Chantry Way.

ANDOVER golfer Craig Neve came up just short in his bid to become the first Test Valley player to win the 36-hole qualifier at the county championship, on Friday.

House hunters have a rare opportunity to purchase a property built inside a former prison.

After a year of waiting, Euro 2020 is finally here.

ANDOVER is set to bask in temperatures in the mid-to-upper 20s this weekend, with conditions similar to that of the Canary Islands.

Assault charges

In the modern age, we’re all used to political scandals in politics.

A teenager has been hospitalised with head wounds following an assault in Andover on Wednesday.

Isle of Wight fire officer recognised for his outstanding contribution in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

A Ludgershall vicar is set to cover a 70-mile round trip of local churches in order to raise funds to get a stained glass window in his Church.

HENRY Faure Walker, CEO of Newsquest Media Group and Chairman of the News Media Association has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Andover 1st XI, sponsored by Nordlock, lost for a second time in a row which saw them drop into the relegation zone in the Southern Premier Cricket League division one.

Ever wondered the food rating of your favourite pub, café, restaurant or takeaway?

Test Valley Borough Council has been accused of “pure discrimination” after refusing permission for a residential home for those with learning disabilities.