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Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:04:25 +0100
Hampshire Constabulary detective 'forged statements' in Lucy-Anne Rushton murder probe
A DETECTIVE involved in a murder probe into the brutal killing of a mother-of-five forged signatures on a witness statement, prosecutors say.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:09:22 +0100
Car left with 'extensive damage' after collision on A338
The incident took place on the A338 between Tidworth and Collingbourne Ducis on Saturday (July 7) at around 3.20pm.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:41:35 +0100
Thunderstorms and heavy rain to forecast in Hampshire
THUNDERSTORMS and heavy rain are forecast to lash the Hampshire this afternoon, triggering warnings of flooding and travel disruption.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:14:38 +0100
Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone with spare change
Martin Lewis has warned Brits to check their piggybanks, money jars and loose change hiding spots.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 11:44:37 +0100
Two Girlguiding members to raise money for Andover food bank
Lauren Farrelly and Freya Hart, both 16, are planning to walk five laps around Charlton Lakes.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:56:47 +0100
17 free activities to do with children in Basingstoke
WITH the school summer holidays now in full swing, parents may be getting stuck for ideas on how to entertain children without spending loads of money.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire beach hut goes for sale for a £33K
With staycations on the cards this summer, there is no better time to think about buying your own slice of property by the sea.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
In the courts: Spitting denied and perfume thief jailed
Perfume thief jailed again

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Andover Town Council appoints new internal auditor
A new auditor has been appointed by the town council following a series of controversies in the past year.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Figures show where people are moving to Hampshire from
The county's population grew last year as UK residents chose to move amid a growing demand for housing.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Andover artists join Hampshire art trail
Art enthusiasts now have a chance to visit Andover artists in their homes, studios and galleries free of charge, offering an opportunity to learn more about their works.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Planning: Who wants to build in your street this week?
Here are a few of this week’s planning applications advertised by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Letters: Railway legacy, climate issues, and phone problems
Here's what Andover Advertiser readers had to say this week

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Word Up: The new form of nature writing
The art of nature writing is currently enjoying a thrilling and rewarding renaissance. This week see the publication of Gifts of Gravity and Light, pitched as a ‘A Nature Almanac for the 21st Century’. With a foreword by Bernardine Evaristo, the ...

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Farm Blog: It’s time to help farmers with the harvest
You can help, even though you’ve never done anything more to contribute to the British (or world) harvest than eat bread and cakes.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:47:31 +0100
Andover students raising money for children with special needs
A GROUP of staff and students of an Andover school is taking part in a 24-hour bike ride challenge to raise money for children with special needs.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tracing the origin of Andover Co-op society
The origin of the Andover Co-operative Society can be traced back to a notice placed in the Andover Advertiser of December 7, 1900

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 09:20:32 +0100
Hampshire church and hotel to host Ant McPartlin's wedding
The television presenter is preparing to tie the knot just outside Basingstoke, with a stunning Georgian mansion set to host the reception.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hour-by-hour Andover weather forecast this weekend
It may be summer, but unfortunately that doesn't mean the bad weather is going to stay away.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Andover Town Council changes meeting start times
Andover Town Council had voted in favour of changing its start time for full council meetings following debate.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
TVBC Leader Phil North's column - Covid, Vision and parkrun
Following the recent uptick in Covid cases caused by the greater transmissibility of the Delta variant, it’s great to see infection rates once again on the decline.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire’s worst streets for crime in June
Have you ever wondered what crimes are being committed near you?

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:17:49 +0100
Andover councillor Tracey Tasker to run marathon for charity
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.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Andover man fractured acquaintance's skull with single punch
‘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.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:30:53 +0100
Highway improvements at Vigo Primary School to boost walking
Work has begun to improve links to an Andover school ‘for children’s safety’ on their way to classes.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:21:54 +0100
Roman Way residents call for new road crossing
Residents of Roman Way have called on the county council to install a new crossing due to the “terrible” traffic on the road.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:19:01 +0100
15 million UK households face £139 energy bill price hike from October
The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, August 6, 2021
Here's what's in this week's Andover Advertiser

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:08:37 +0100
Controversy over legal status of council planning meetings
A town councillor has claimed planning meetings being held by the council are “unlawful”.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:53:07 +0100
Restoration work completed on Andover Guildhall
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.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:32:58 +0100
Nando's is giving away free chicken for results day
The popular PERi-PERi restaurant is giving away free chicken to help students celebrate.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Manuela's Column: Can you put a price on time and life?
If we equate life with time, we will realise the ever-decreasing hours and days of our existence on this earth.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:14:14 +0100
Changes to timings for London Waterloo-Hampshire trains
Passengers traveling on trains between London Waterloo and Hampshire are advised to check before they travel

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:36:09 +0100
Come Dine With Me contestant Nicole learned to cook in lockdown
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.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Timeline of events of Cllr James Nash attack one year ago
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.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:26:45 +0100
Test Valley Liberal Democrats set up Southern Water petition
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.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:22:34 +0100
Andover Vision hosts consultation on Vigo Park plans
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.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:27:20 +0100
Disgraced Hampshire police officers are being struck off in private
In the last three years, the force has struck off seven officers following private hearings where the press and public were excluded.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:58:17 +0100
Hampshire armed police called to four incidents a week
ARMED police officers in Hampshire responded to four incidents each week on average last year, new figures reveal.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Hampshire hotel looking for county's weariest worker
ARE YOU Hampshire's weariest worker? Well a luxury hotel chain wants to hear from you!

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:55:14 +0100
Travel warning for Brits who have had AstraZeneca vaccine
The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:24:34 +0100
Test Valley councillor Jan Budzynski on future of Andover
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.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:17:34 +0100
Work begins on new Berry Bros. & Rudd Andover warehouse
Ground has been broken on a “state-of-the-art” facility for the UK’s oldest wine merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd, in Andover.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:11:30 +0100
Covid cases, rates, deaths and vaccines for Test Valley
It’s good news for Andover as Covid-19 cases declined significantly across Test Valley in the latest test results.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:02:38 +0100
Solar carport charger to be built at Army HQ Andover
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.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:25:56 +0100
Early Early Christmas Fair returns to Tidworth for 2021
A major fundraiser for army soldiers and veterans will return to Tidworth this year after the pandemic.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:43:06 +0100
Wall repeatedly demolished in crashes to be strengthened
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.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:01:16 +0100
Entrepreneur nominated in Test Valley Business Awards
A Test Valley entrepreneur has been nominated for a prestigious award for her work nurturing early years centres across the country.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:33:23 +0100
Hampshire fire service takes steps to reduce emissions
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is taking ‘the first steps’ in the fight against carbon emissions.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:31:17 +0100
Vaccines for 16-year-olds: Is it safe and when will it be available?
There are around 1.4 million children who will be eligible once the decision is announced.



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