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An Andover teenager has appealed for help in finding ‘her best friend’ after her pet cockatoo went missing.

An Andover secondary school has asked parents to help identify the perpetrators of a series of alleged incidents of vandalism by youths in the town centre.

Two ‘unsafe’ vestiges of a former railway are to be demolished after being deemed to “pose a safety hazard” to the public.

WITH England taking on Italy in the final of Euro 2020 tomorrow, the Echo looks back at an occasion when the two teams previously clashed in the Euros.

Almost 14, 000 crimes were reported across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in May.

Strawberries are in peak season meaning the berries will be sweet, juicy and a delicious colour of red.

Police have been left empty-handed after searching woodland following reports of a ‘naked man’ in woodland near Highclere.

A team of estate agents has swapped houses for mountains after heading out on a “gruelling” trek to raise funds for the Andover Foodbank.

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A driver has been hospitalised following a crash in Ludgershall which blocked the main road yesterday afternoon (July 8).

Sixteen-month-old Sidney got most votes and emerged as the winner among 337 pets who we featured in our list of finalists.

Whitchurch’s youngsters have put on a show after creating a range of artworks to decorate the silk mill’s new play area.

A Winton student has raised over £860 towards a defibrillator at his school following support from across the town.

Andover Shooters U8s are hoping to raise £2,000 to buy new kit and equipment for the upcoming season.

A NEW campaign to encourage 1,000 businesses to make at least one climate pledge has been launched by NatWest and Newsquest, publisher of a large number of news brands in print and online across the region.

It comes as the Prime Minister faces increasing pressure to declare an emergency bank holiday of the Three Lions can pull off a historic victory.

Vaccinations in Andover could move to the Chantry Centre as part of plans to reopen The Lights theatre.

Two of the area's MPs give their views on assisted dying, and if it should or should not be legalised.

A WOMAN accused of harassment has had her trial delayed.

AN ANDOVER man has been banned from holding a drivers licence for a month after he admitted not having insurance whilst driving.

An Andover councillor has written to local secondary schools following incidents of alleged vandalism by youths in the town centre.

Andover’s MP, Kit Malthouse, argues end of life choice is the “compassionate” to do as a new assisted dying bill makes its way through parliament.

Tidworth’s MP, Danny Kruger, argues assisted dying should not be legalised as he “cannot imagine a law that would enable assisted dying to be safe.”

Test Valley has given thanks to all those who have worked through the pandemic in a service on Sunday (July 4).

Two Tidworth schools have received £1,000 each to help develop their pupils’ outdoor skills.

Detectives in Andover are on the case of one of their most puzzling mysteries yet -  a mysterious member of the public identified only by their sunglasses.

Earlier this week the government confirmed pubs will be able to stay open later if England were to progress to the final stage of the tournament.

Andover residents have reacted with sadness following a shocking ‘hit and run’ in which five Canada geese were struck by a vehicle in the centre of Andover.

Parish councils affected by Southern Water pumping sewage into Pillhill Brook have pledged “to hold their feet to the fire” after a meeting in which they said the firm agreed to make changes to its operations.

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Andover residents have reacted with dismay after glass bottle banks were removed from the recycling centre.

An Andover woman has been sent to jail after a “wilful and persistent failure” to comply with court orders.

Up to 10 RAF Puma helicopters are set to take to the skies above North Hampshire this afternoon

The chair of the Hampshire Police Federation has raised concerns over the facilities at Andover Police Station following a visit.

THE trust which runs the hospitals in Basingstoke, Andover and Winchester has this week unveiled three new benches to mark the NHS's 73rd birthday.

SOUTHERN Water is being prosecuted for discharging huge amounts of raw sewage into the coastal waters over a six-year period.

Andover residents have got used to home working, a study suggests, as new research indicates most commuters have put down their briefcases for now.

Research has shown that people who have received both doses of the coronavirus vaccine have reported different symptoms.

Hampshire has been hit with low temperatures, strong wind and with almighty down pours thrown in for good measure. Is there an end in sight?

The final of the Euro 2020 competition will take place on Sunday.

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have joined the trial scheme.

An Upper Chute dad is to finish an 800 mile cycle ride from Scotland this Sunday in order to raise funds for a hub named in memory of his daughter.

A father and son from Whitchurch have called time on their careers winding the town’s clock after more than two decades.

An Andover dance team is celebrating after winning a clutch of awards at a national dance competition.

An Andover man has been sentenced for a series of offences, including stealing a leg of lamb from Iceland.

A classic car owner is hoping that Andover residents can reach back in their memories and help him solve a 60-year-old mystery.

AN ANDOVER man has been fined after making a fraudulent MOT test certificate for his vehicle.

Teamwork is the name of the game as an Andover business has provided tens of thousands of pounds to secure the future of an Andover charity.

MORE deaths than births took place in the UK last year for the first time in nearly half a century, figures suggest.