Anti-knife campaigners say they are concerned about the 'leniency' toward repeat offenders from the country's criminal justice system.

Until March 31, the scheme allowed buyers to borrow up to 20 per cent of the value of a new build home.

A total of 8,980 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 in Test Valley

Andover A303 partially reopened after 'serious collision'

A303 has been closed between the A3057 junction and the A3093 junction, Hampshire Constabulary have informed.

A village is hoping to raise plenty of money for good causes as its community fete returns after the pandemic.

An Andover man made an unusual find after discovering a “gun” at his new country of Sweden.

Two High Sheriffs are going head to head as they battle it out to raise money for a Sutton Scotney hospice.

The ambulance service for Andover has been shortlisted as the NHS Trust of the Year in recognition of its work in the past year.

Work continues to improve the access to an Andover school as well as providing ‘a safer road’ outside the gates.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following reports of an attempted burglary at a property on Winchester Road near Kingsclere.

The testing will be available across all of England within the next two years, the NHS said.

This National Burger Day, 26 August 2021, you can get a free burger when you buy one at Hard Rock Café, the home of the American burger in London since 1971.

A new shop promises to expand Andover’s horizons after its opening this month.

An Andover music legend will be watching on eagerly this weekend as his grandson hopes to blaze a new trail for the family.

A family event in Tidworth is hoping to raise thousands of pounds to fund cancer research following the passing of the founder’s godmother.

There is a glimmer of hope for McDonald’s milkshake fans in Andover, with one branch still stocking the tasty treats.

Residents of Houghton are up in arms about housing plans they claim could spell “the death of the village”.

Andover Town Council has thrown its support behind a planned supported living home after it was controversially rejected.

The fast food giant is the latest to suffer problems with supplies due to a shortage of lorry drivers.

The Enham Trust is going the extra mile for disabled people by hosting a series of events throughout the coming month as part of plans to mark its centenary year.

Here’s what you need to know about the programme and who is eligible for a test.

A Hampshire veteran, who served in the South African Army, will be taking part in the Andover Cyclethon on Sunday, September 12, to raise money for an armed forces charity

Netflix has announced a number of new films and their release dates, including a dark comedy starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.

Tributes have been paid to a Barton Stacey man who was killed following a car crash in Barton Stacey.

A STALKER who harassed his former partner, punched her in the face and sent her unwanted messages has avoided an immediate prison sentence.

A Thruxton man has been acquitted of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

Plans to upgrade the offering of a pub purchased by the community have been approved as it seeks to become ‘a destination venue’.

A dad’s mission to help his daughter’s school year mark their move to secondary school has been a hit with parents and pupils.

Police have warned Andover residents to be aware of fraud when selling online after 21 incidents of buyers walking off without paying.

HAMPSHIRE constabulary have employed several police officers who have been convicted of criminal offences.

“Unacceptable” street furniture on Andover’s high street is set to be removed as plans for the Andover Masterplan progress.

Weather experts at the Met Office have been giving details on what the weather will be like this weekend.

The change in payment dates is due to the upcoming August bank holiday this weekend.

TEST Valley Borough Council has been granted close to £1 million to purchase homes for those in need.

This building, that housed Andover’s swimming baths, stood near the top of Adelaide Road and will be familiar to many readers.

A RACING charity is returning with its first event in ten years in support of Motor Neurone Disease.

A listed Vernham Dean pub could soon be making its own pints after submitting plans to build a brewery on site.

Six in 10 local areas are currently recording a week-on-week rise in rates.

Here's what Andover Advertiser readers had to say this week

If you fancy taking on the challenge of a new business, then there are plenty of retail units and businesses on the market waiting for new owners.

This week sees the publication of Traitor King, the fascinating new book by bestselling history writer Andrew Lownie.

ANDOVER Ladies’ Choir is taking part in a festival of song at the Tower of London this weekend.

AN ANDOVER driver instructor has teamed up with Thruxton race circuit to help prepare young drivers to be as safe as possible on the roads.

Drink driver banned

Whether it's a country-side spot with great grub or your village local, Andover is home to some wonderful boozers.

The Met Office hour by hour forecast for Andover this weekend

Four suspects and criminals from across Hampshire are still at large, and are currently listed in the Hampshire Police's 'Most Wanted' list.

Rows of flowers have been placed outside Tesco in Andover to mark the life of an employee who was killed in his line of work.

A BMW 3 series car and a Honda quad bike were among the items stolen in a high-value burglary at Thruxton Airfield near Andover, police have revealed.