The origin of the Andover Co-operative Society can be traced back to a notice placed in the Andover Advertiser of December 7, 1900

The television presenter is preparing to tie the knot just outside Basingstoke, with a stunning Georgian mansion set to host the reception.

It may be summer, but unfortunately that doesn't mean the bad weather is going to stay away.

Andover Town Council had voted in favour of changing its start time for full council meetings following debate.

Have you ever wondered what crimes are being committed near you?

An Andover councillor has spoken of the "nightmare" of losing both of her grandparents ahead of a marathon run in their memory later this year.

‘A FAMILY MAN’ fractured an acquaintance’s skull with a single punch after the victim tried to stop him fighting another man, a court heard.

Work has begun to improve links to an Andover school ‘for children’s safety’ on their way to classes.

Residents of Roman Way have called on the county council to install a new crossing due to the “terrible” traffic on the road.

The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.

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A town councillor has claimed planning meetings being held by the council are “unlawful”.

A gift to the people of Andover is set to be unwrapped this week as the scaffolding on the Guildhall comes down, following an extensive restoration.

The popular PERi-PERi restaurant is giving away free chicken to help students celebrate.

If we equate life with time, we will realise the ever-decreasing hours and days of our existence on this earth.

Passengers traveling on trains between London Waterloo and Hampshire are advised to check before they travel

A MARKETING manager from Andover who is appearing on Come Dine With Me this week said a year ago she could not even boil an egg.

Here is the timeline of events which led to the tragic incidents on August 5, 2020 which would see Alex Sartain and Cllr James Nash lose their lives.

Following a series of pollution incidents in Hampshire, a petition has been organised calling on the executives of Southern Water to hand back their bonuses if changes aren’t made.

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has called on the community to help shape the future of a popular Andover park, with the potential for expansion.

In the last three years, the force has struck off seven officers following private hearings where the press and public were excluded.

ARMED police officers in Hampshire responded to four incidents each week on average last year, new figures reveal.

ARE YOU Hampshire's weariest worker? Well a luxury hotel chain wants to hear from you!

The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.

One of Test Valley’s newly-elected councillors says “the future is rosy” for Andover as he sets out what he wants to achieve in office.

Ground has been broken on a “state-of-the-art” facility for the UK’s oldest wine merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd, in Andover.

It’s good news for Andover as Covid-19 cases declined significantly across Test Valley in the latest test results.

The headquarters of the Army, based in Andover, is set to receive a “first-of-its-kind” facility as the armed forces look to cut their emissions.

A major fundraiser for army soldiers and veterans will return to Tidworth this year after the pandemic.

The plea of a family whose garden wall had become a magnet for vehicle crashes has been answered after the council allowed it to be strengthened.

A Test Valley entrepreneur has been nominated for a prestigious award for her work nurturing early years centres across the country.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is taking ‘the first steps’ in the fight against carbon emissions.

There are around 1.4 million children who will be eligible once the decision is announced.

As we enter the last month of summer, what does August have in store for Hampshire?

The messages sent to Meghan Markle from the Royal Family, including the Queen and Kate Middleton, on her 40th birthday.

The Tipping Point and Ninja Warrior UK host was presenting the ITV breakfast show alongside Kate Garraway.

An Overton man told his wife he would kill her after accusing her of not taking care of him when he was released from hospital, a court has heard.

Police are investigating after a defendant punched a security guard in a court dock yesterday.

An East Cholderton woman is looking forward to bringing her globe-trotting adventures to life ahead of the launch of her first book.

Firefighters have chided an 11-year-old girl who was trapped in a baby swing in Whitchurch yesterday (August 2).

An Andover woman has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 after leaving a family “distraught” after a 'spitting assault' outside a school.

The dedication of four long-serving members of the Women’s Institute (WI) has been recognised as the organisation emerges from the pandemic.

THE Overton community has banded together to raise funds for a brand new skate park.

An Andover charity has paid tribute to the unsung heroes of the pandemic as services begin to ramp up once again.

The government will provide an update on the travel list this Thursday with a scheduled review of the traffic light system.

A MAN accused of assaulting a Tesco worker last week, leaving him in a life-threatening condition, punched a court security guard in the head as he was remanded into custody this afternoon.

AN ANDOVER man has been charged with assaulting a Tesco Extra worker outside the River Way store last week, and will appear in court this morning.

NEW details from the fire service show engines were on scene minutes after lighting struck two homes in Andover last weekend.

The shopworkers’ union has said it will be meeting with the management of Andover’s Tesco Extra following an assault on one of its staff last week.

AN ANDOVER man has been banned from driving, despite claiming that it was his brother who was caught behind the wheel whilst under the influence of drugs and not him.