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Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paper Preview: Couple saved driver's life
The man in his 70s was rushed to hospital on Monday (August 30) after a “life-threatening” crash in Andover.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Manuela's Column: What Downtown Abbey teaches us
August and September are always special months in my family’s and close friends’ calendars with many birthdays to celebrate.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Winner of Gazette and Advertiser Child of the Year contest
The two-year-old emerged as the winner after contesting along with 15 others from his age category.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:47:08 +0100
Pet theft to become criminal offence in the UK after pandemic spike
The Government’s plan to crackdown on dognappers will see pet abduction becoming a criminal offence.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:24:25 +0100
Artisan pizza kitchen debuts at Andover market
A new business has launched at Andover market today (September 2) bringing delicious pizzas to the high street.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:03:44 +0100
Salisbury man pleads guilty to 1980 Collingbourne Ducis rape
A man has pleaded guilty to breaking into the home of a Collingbourne Ducis woman and raping her in the 1980s.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:39:09 +0100
Andover man criticises TVBC for Augusta Park tree 'struggle'
An Andover resident has spoken of his “struggle” with the council to get a “jungle” of overgrown plants cleared.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:01:08 +0100
Police appeal after alleged Ludgershall converter theft
Police in Ludgershall have appealed for witnesses after an alleged attempted theft of a catalytic converter last month.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:15:13 +0100
Gazette and Advertiser Child of the Year winners announced
We are delighted to reveal the winners today from each age category - 0-9 months, 10-18 months, 19-36 months, and 3-6 years.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:20:36 +0100
Andover firm Stannah look to cut carbon emissions
AN ANDOVER business is hoping to slash emissions from its fleet of vehicles as it trials a new system.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:33:35 +0100
Send us your back to school pictures
Pencils have been sharpened, lunchboxes retrieved from the back of the cupboard and shoes given a polish.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
ALL-ELECTRIC WITH A BMW M TWIST
BMW's i4 is an essential first step for the Munich maker into volume EV production. It's a mid-sized sports saloon aimed at the heart of the business segment, a car that incorporates all of the company's traditional brand values. And does so in a way...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
BMW’s first generation ‘F33’-series 4 Series Convertible persevered with the neat metal-folding roof that had been used by its direct 3 Series Convertible predecessor. This open-topped ‘4’ aimed to offer a different option to Executive segm...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
EXPLORE EVERY POSSIBILITY
A mid-sized 7-seat SUV is nothing new but one with a proper full-Hybrid engine that you don't have to plug-in very definitely is. That's what's on offer from Toyota's Highlander Hybrid. Does any car in this class make more sense than this one?

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:18:44 +0100
Witnesses on saving man's life after Andover Tesco crash
Members of the public have recounted how they helped save a man’s life after a “life-threatening” driving incident earlier this week.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:27:53 +0100
Andover mum calls for change following 'awful' CAMHS wait
An Andover mum has called for change in the treatment of children’s mental health after “awful” waiting times for her daughter.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:38:47 +0100
Adelaide Medical Centre rated 'good' after CQC inspection
An Andover medical practice has celebrated after achieving a “good” rating from the care regulator.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:54:05 +0100
Tidworth town councillor will face no charge after arrest
A councillor who was forced to resign after being arrested will not face any charge, police have confirmed.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:16:36 +0100
Andover woman's novel hopes to improve respect for carers
An Andover woman’s latest novel hopes to inspire people to have a greater respect for carers following her personal experience.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:21:47 +0100
Hampshire County Council update on school Covid measures
With the new term starting in Hampshire, the county council has set out a number of Covid measures that will be in place for pupils.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:46:13 +0100
Black Chalk Wines gets approval for cafe and tasting area
Construction of a café and wine tasting area at a farm in Cottonworth can proceed after being given the go-ahead from Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:31:12 +0100
Thieves target off-road vehicles on online markets
BASINGSTOKE residents are being urged to be vigilant following reports of thefts of high value off-road motorcycles, quad-bikes and ATVs.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:00:34 +0100
Mating season is about to start for giant house spiders
Spider mating season is about to begin and people are already starting to spot the giant 15cm long spiders in their houses.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:11:52 +0100
Will Poulter among stars supporting anti-bullying event by The Diana Award
An anti-bullying event aims to get more people to join a pledge to put an end to bullying.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:11:22 +0100
More than 90 care home residents in Andover died from Covid
Over 90 care home residents in Andover and the surrounding area died from Covid-19, figures have revealed.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:25:44 +0100
Hampshire paramedic passed away after accidental overdose
Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” Hampshire paramedic who passed away at home from an accidental overdose.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:47:07 +0100
Andover councillor's 'warning' on car meet after incident
An Andover councillor has called on those involved in a car meet to ‘distance themselves from the anti-social element’ after a car was seized by police.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:39:34 +0100
Andover Weyhill Road grain silos set for demolition
‘Historic’ silos in the heart of Andover are set to be demolished following the approval of a planning application.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:21:48 +0100
Goodworth Clatford Village Fete raises thousands for charity
Thousands of pounds have been raised for good causes by a village fete, as over 1500 people descended on Goodworth Clatford.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:58:30 +0100
Plans for new Shipton Bellinger antiques showroom refused
Hopes for a new antiques saleroom in Shipton Bellinger have been dashed after a planning application was refused by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:23:48 +0100
Andover man, 24, who beat ex is jailed for 30 months
A CONTROLLING man who beat up his girlfriend, threatened to set light to her hair and held a knife against her throat has been jailed.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:07:46 +0100
Heavy wind and rain to lash UK during ‘unsettled’ September
Large swathes of the country may see their last glimpses of summer weather for the year this week.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:27:49 +0100
New Covid-19 vaccine in trials shows 'positive' results
GSK told the stock market on Tuesday that the advance follows “positive” interim results in the Phase 1 and 2 studies.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:35:54 +0100
Inside the newly refurbished The George Inn
A village pub in the heart of St Mary Bourne has undergone a stunning refurbishment.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:19:02 +0100
Man in hospital in serious condition after crash in Andover
A MAN in his 70s has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after he was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Andover this morning.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:07:17 +0100
Dragons, fairies and mermaids: Folklore, fables and tales from across Hampshire
WITCHES, fairies, mermaids and even a dragon are just some of the mythical creatures rumoured to have lived in Hampshire.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:34:37 +0100
Fire crews from Andover called to Cholderton barn fire
Fire crews from Andover were called to a blaze at a barn near Cholderton overnight.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:18:59 +0100
Andover man hands over £12,000 raised after gas explosion
AN ANDOVER man has handed over nearly £12,000 in donations to four families left homeless after a gas explosion.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:05:58 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in September
Here is the full list of new Netflix content in September including Money Heist, Sex Education and Schumacher.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:04:47 +0100
7 new Covid rules coming to schools in September
The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:54:55 +0100
BMW seized by police at charity car meet in Andover
POLICE have seized a BMW at a charity car meet in Andover after the driver allegedly made off from officers through red lights.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Metal thieves sentenced for Enviro Park Barton Stacey theft
TWO men caught trying to steal scrap metal in Barton Stacey have been ordered to undertake unpaid work as punishment.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:29:43 +0100
Hampshire's Mohammad Niazi among dead in Kabul airport attack
A TAXI driver from North Hampshire is among those dead after an attack at Kabul airport last week.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Andover residents join London Extinction Rebellion protests
THINK about the future of your grandchildren and the next generation and get active, this is the message from an Andover scientist who has taken to the streets to raise awareness about the climate crisis.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:44:34 +0100
Greenpeace protester targets Whitchurch Tesco store
A Greenpeace protester has targeted a Whitchurch branch of Tesco with a poster campaign, emblazoned with the words “Tesco destroys forests for meat”.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
New science classroom installed at Harrow Way School
An “exciting” expansion of an Andover school is underway with a new classroom being added to the site.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Andover Advertiser Camera Club nighttime photos
The monthly theme for Andover Advertiser Camera Club for August was night photography.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Andover's British School that became Norman Gate Primary
From the mid-1950s, the school was known as Norman Gate Primary, but it was built as the British School in 1862.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Word Up column: Are girls ‘just cleverer’?
It’s a trend that stretches back over 40 years but continues to grow, year by year.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:53:01 +0100
Increase in Covid patients admitted to Basingstoke hospital
BASINGSTOKE hospital has seen a “significant” increase in the number of patients with Covid in recent months.



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