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Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why saving water matters; with some freebies to get you started
We all love it when temperatures start soaring, but not when our bills do. Using water wisely will help you keep your costs down, while making sure there’s plenty of water to go around. Discover why saving water matters all year round – and get y...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:49:16 +0100
Andover man found guilty of racially aggravated assault
A man from Andover has been found guilty of racially aggravated assault outside a branch of Costa Coffee in Newbury.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:36:45 +0100
Speciality Coffee opens on Andover High Street
An entrepreneur who has opened a new business in Andover says that the town is “up and coming” for business.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:12:30 +0100
Plymouth shooting: Hampshire PCC outlines 'additional layer of protection' in gun licensing
THE Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Hampshire has reassured Andover residents that the county force has an ‘additional layer of protection’ against gun violence following the tragic events in Plymouth last week.

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.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:06:07 +0100
Andover councillor criticises 'appalling' Gurkha treatment
An Andover councillor has criticised the ‘appalling’ treatment of Gurkha veterans by the Government as a petition over their pensions nears 100,000 signatures.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:26:15 +0100
Andover plumber gets Test Valley Business Incentive Grant
An Andover plumber has received a boost after striking out on his own with his own business.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:16:02 +0100
Aster's Testway House to be converted into apartments
The former base of Test Valley Borough Council’s (TVBC) housing stock is itself set to become housing after plans were approved for a change of use.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:19:49 +0100
Hampshire police officer sent racist and homophobic texts
A police officer has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:29:17 +0100
Moderna vaccine approved for 12 to 17-year-olds by MHRA
The UK medical watchdog has given the go ahead for the Moderna coronavirus vaccine to be given to children aged 12 and over.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:28:54 +0100
Will the August heatwave ever arrive in Hampshire?
As we approach the end of the last month of summer, what does August have in store for Hampshire?

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.



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