A ‘KIND and gentle’ Whitchurch father died following a fall in his garden while picking vegetables, an inquest has heard.

69 children in Hampshire have been authorised to use guns, new figures show

A SERIES of photographs taken by a resident show the shocking scene on Saturday morning (July 24), as firefighters endeavoured to control the blaze caused by lightning.

Police have appealed for witnesses after a 70-year-old cyclist was 'seriously injured' following a collision with a car on Friday (July 23).

A Longparish mother passed away after refusing an ambulance following a fall, an inquest has heard.

A Grade II-listed thatched cottage severely damaged by flames last year is to rise from the ashes following plans submitted to the borough council.

FOR JOHN Isherwood, his interest in English local history was only a hobby until he retired from his professional career in 2001.

Veterans have begun building a replica of a Bronze Age roundhouse found near Tidworth in a bid to learn more about the building techniques of our ancestors 3000 years ago.

THE trust which runs Andover hospital has said its experiencing 'high levels of demand' and is urging people to 'think carefully' about the help they need.

For decades, kids have joined the Scouts in the hope of experiencing new adventures but instead, many endured horrific sexual abuse.

Two best friends were reunited in a touching moment when they both moved into the same nursing home.

PLANS to erect new fencing at Knight’s Enham Junior School have been approved by Hampshire County Council.

Hampshire constabulary has been named by Everyone's Invited, following allegations by an ex-officer of sexual harassment.

The Met Office issued a mid to long term forecast predicting the weather we can expect in August.

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to support the families whose homes were destroyed in a fire caused by a lightning strike.

Following the biggest heatwave of the year, showers and storms returned this weekend to Andover, putting a dampener on the those hoping for another sunny weekend.

Plans for a woodland ‘glamping’ site in Weyhill have come under fire from members of the community.

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Although the vaccination drive is on top gear, the Delta variant of coronavirus is still spreading across the country.

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THIS week I’ve been hugely enjoying two fascinating new books about, well, books.

OFSTED inspects and rates all state schools across England to judge the quality of education pupils are receiving.

FIREFIGHTERS have been scrambled to the scene of an Andover home which was struck by lightning during the overnight storms.

LOCAL authority representatives for the Charlton area have sent messages of support to those affected by the devastating fire on Mercia Avenue in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, July 24).

RESIDENTS of Mercia Avenue in Charlton have spoken out about the ‘horrendous’ and emotional scenes they witnessed in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, July 24).

THE fire service group manager on the scene of a devastating roof fire in Charlton this morning, caused by a lightning strike, has issued an appeal to residents to check their smoke alarms and exit routes, praising those affected for their quick acti...

TWO Andover homes have been severely damaged following a lightning strike in the early hours of Saturday morning (July 24).

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The main building was called Bridge House, a splendid private residence, built before 1840

If you’re looking for an opportunity to buy into the heart of Andover, then a former hotel may be just the ticket for you.

A PUB near Tidworth has received a prestigious National Pub and Bar Award.

The dreamy property could easily be mistaken for a European holiday home and it could be all yours for £1.65 million.

New research has revealed that Hampshire has some of the highest sexually transmitted infection rates in the South of England.

Nine people face redundancy after a charity announced plans to close its centre in Tidworth.

An ex-Over Wallop postmistress is set to receive compensation of up to £100,000 after her fraud conviction was quashed following a Post Office scandal.

Here are a few of this week’s planning applications advertised by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

More than 35 firefighters were called to a barn blaze near Burghclere overnight.

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The first full weekend with almost all restrictions lifted in England is not to be matched by fitting summer weather.

An ex-Andover couple have swapped Hampshire for New Hampshire as they take remote working to extreme lengths

The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

AN ANDOVER primary school has been celebrating its 50 birthday in style - with a packed day of events.

Drivers are being advised to take to the roads extra cautiously this weekend following weather reports of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

The planned expansion of a popular garden centre has got the go-ahead following a vote by councillors.

Two sisters have raised over £200 for a cancer charity in memory of their aunt after having their hair cut.

Two men arrested on suspicion of attacking a teenager outside Roman Way Primary School in Andover have been released on bail by police.

Civic leaders have spoken out after two men were arrested for a ‘serious assault’ of a 14-year-old in Andover.

The Department of Health and Social Care said the pay rise would mean an additional £1,000 per year for the average nurse.

Andover residents have bemoaned the loss of ‘historic’ silos following a planning application that would see them demolished.

THE Met Office has issued a weather warning for torrential rain this weekend in Hampshire.