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Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tidworth MP Danny Kruger shares 'deep dismay' on Afghanistan
Tidworth’s MP has said he shares the “deep dismay” of veterans after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan following the withdrawal of coalition forces.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:50:12 +0100
Basketball: TVBC Cllr for Andover helps Army veterans shine
Cllr Nick Matthews helped the Veterans finish the tournament as runners-up after leading a valiant fight against national teams that play and train every week.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:45:28 +0100
Plans to convert Amport House into Another Place hotel
Plans have been submitted to convert a country house and former military training hub into a luxury hotel.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:50:20 +0100
Remembering the 16 local soldiers who died in Afghanistan and Iraq 
WITH the world's eyes on Afghanistan as the country has fallen under Taliban rule for the first time since they were removed from power by US-led forces in 2001, many families across the country and world continue to mourn their loved ones, lost in t...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:16:21 +0100
Cyclist killed after Barton Stacey Newton Lane car crash
Police have appealed for witnesses after a cyclist was killed following a car crash in Barton Stacey.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:18:43 +0100
Longparish’s Plough Inn sets reopening date
The Plough Inn, which is a community-owned pub now, is currently undergoing last-phase refurbishment works

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:45:05 +0100
Whitchurch locals object updated housing plans for The Lawn
Whitchurch residents remain firmly set against controversial plans to build nine houses in the town’s conservation area despite amendments to the proposals.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:39:16 +0100
Three Ludgershall roads to close for maintenance works
The stretches will be closed consecutively for two days from Wednesday, September 8.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:08:40 +0100
John O’Groats to Land’s End for Naomi House and Jacksplace
A PAIR of lifelong friends endured a gruelling cycling challenge to raise more than £5,000 for Sutton Scotney hospices.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:13:59 +0100
What is happening in Afghanistan and how can I help?
Afghanistan is now under Taliban leadership after the military group took control of the capital city of Kabul.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:13:23 +0100
Covid rule changes on self-isolation from August 16
From today, there will be changes to self-isolation guidance as the vaccine rollout gathers pace.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:56:48 +0100
Downton Abbey now available to watch in full on Netflix
THE borough's very own Downton Abbey is now available to view in its entirety on Netflix UK and Ireland.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:08:08 +0100
Covid rule changes from today - do I have to self-isolate after 16th August?
From today, there will be changes to self-isolation guidance as the vaccine rollout gathers pace.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:58:14 +0100
New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown despite vaccine rollout
Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:57:26 +0100
21 Covid symptoms you should know about - even if you have the vaccine
Levels of coronavirus infection remain high across much of the UK, according to the latest data.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:00:24 +0100
Woman rescued after falling 20ft down a steep embankment
A WOMAN who fell approximately 20ft down a steep embankment was rescued by firefighters from Ludgershall.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
History of Millway Road and a murder case from 1858
This picture of Millway Road, around 1910, is remarkable in that all the buildings still remain in situ today.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:37:05 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals asks visitors to test for Covid
THE trust which runs Basingstoke hospital is asking everyone to test for Covid before visiting.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Summer holidays: What to do with kids for under £30?
We have rounded up seven day trips that will suit families wanting to spend just £30 or less this summer.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoons in Hampshire ranked from best to worst
WERHERSPOONS pubs are known for their cheap priced drinks and food and unique historic buildings but it is hard to know which ones are the best

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:25:12 +0100
Southampton park shut by police after potential animal poisonings
A SOUTHAMPTON park has been shut by police after animals were potentially poisoned.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Andover man given one last chance to avoid prison
AN ANDOVER man who was caught buying heroin has been given one last chance to avoid going to prison.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Revealed: The slowest housing markets in Hampshire
Unsurprisingly, after being stuck at home during the pandemic, the main reason people are looking to sell up in Hampshire is due to space.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Jannik Vestergaard's farewell message ahead of Leicester move
JANNIK Vestergaard has taken to Instagram to say farewell to Saints, ahead of his imminent switch to Leicester City.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:49:32 +0100
Woman trapped beneath forklift suffers ‘life-changing injuries’
A WOMAN who was rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped under a forklift at an Andover warehouse has suffered ‘life-changing but not life-threatening’ injuries, police have revealed.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:10:05 +0100
Man, 70, who died in fatal collision in Andover named by police
AN ANDOVER man who died following a road collision last month has been named by police.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Andover Tesco worker dies after attack
Paper Preview of the Andover Advertiser that is out today (Friday, August 13)

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:33:39 +0100
Woman airlifted to hospital after becoming trapped beneath a forklift at an Andover warehouse
A WOMAN has been airlifted to hospital after getting trapped beneath a forklift at an Andover warehouse on Friday afternoon (August 13).

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:09:16 +0100
Woman 'trapped beneath a forklift' at warehouse is taken to hospital in helicopter
Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog, bringing you updates of an emergency services incident at a warehouse on MacAdam Way, Andover.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:30:46 +0100
Man attacked dealer with baton after he sold drugs to brother
A MAN who attacked a drug dealer with an extendable baton after he sold cocaine to his brother has avoided an immediate prison sentence.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:51:58 +0100
Detective convicted of forgery over murder probe witness statement
A DETECTIVE has been convicted of forging signatures on a witness statement during a murder investigation into the brutal killing of a mother of five.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:25:05 +0100
Cyclist who cheated death after crash has message for Andover bike owners
AN ANDOVER cyclist who narrowly escaped death while riding home last month is urging bikers to wear helmets.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:27:50 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals ‘deeply sorry’ for failings which led to tragic death of hospice patient
THE Trust which runs Andover hospital has said it is ‘deeply sorry’ for the ‘failings in care’ which led to the death of a 76-year-old patient at its Countess of Brecknock Hospice in March 2020.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:51:29 +0100
Creative Boxes project receives gold standard award
Vulnerable people across Hampshire will continue to benefit from a project seeking to keep them out of violent crime after the scheme won an award.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:49:21 +0100
Plymouth shooting incident leaves several dead in Keyham
A heavy emergency services presence has been deployed in Plymouth amid a “serious firearms incident” resulting in a “number of fatalities”, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:10:08 +0100
Basingstoke and Andover GCSE results day 2021
Live updates as students across North Hampshire receive their GCSE results

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:23:52 +0100
Andover man, 76, found dead in car park was 'failed by hospice'
AN ANDOVER man was found dead in a frosty car park after hospice staff took a ‘double break’ and failed to spot he was missing.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:14:09 +0100
Victim chased and attacked near King Arthur's Way
A MAN was chased and attacked on Saturday night in Andover as police have issued an appeal for witnesses.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:35:43 +0100
Devastated widow pays tribute to dear husband who died while in respite care
THE devastated widow of an Andover man found dead beside a car park while in respite care has spoken out after an NHS report found a staff member at his hospice took a double break on the night he died.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:28:35 +0100
Man who was assaulted outside Tesco Extra has died
John William Carroll, 62, was assaulted outside the Tesco Extra store at around 9.18pm on Thursday, July 29.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:52:18 +0100
Andover Tesco attack: police launch homicide investigation
A spokesperson for the Hampshire Constabulary confirmed that police are now treating the incident as a homicide investigation.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:24:10 +0100
IN PICTURES: Hampshire students celebrate A-Level results
AFTER two years of hard work, students across Basingstoke and Andover have finally opened their results.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:55:00 +0100
Pay tribute to John William Carroll
The Advertiser has opened this online book of condolence to bring together tributes for John William Carroll, 62, who sadly passed away today.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:41:26 +0100
Andover Tesco Extra assault: Tributes for John Carroll
The passing of John William Carroll has saddened a number of regular Tesco Extra visitors who remember him as an 'always smiling staff'.

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.



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