Hundreds of households in Test Valley were tipped into homelessness during the first 18 months of the coronavirus pandemic, figures reveal.

THE county council has told schools not to open today as Hampshire braces itself for severe disruptions caused by Storm Eunice.

CHARITIES and voluntary organisations are set to benefit from a £1.2 million boost over the next three years, after Test Valley Borough Council announced the latest cycle of its Revenue Funding Programme.

ANDOVER Town Council has voted to give its clerk “delegated authority” should another situation such as the Covid-19 pandemic arise in the coming year.

BIN collections will be changing in Wiltshire later this month - and residents are reminded to check their new collection days.

COUNCIL tax in Wiltshire will go up by three per cent this year.

Certain motorists will be “particular high risk” when travelling in severe conditions amid Storm Eunice.

The Met Office has issued red weather warning while the public are urged to stay at home with the Army placed on standby.

The Met Office said there is a risk of “flying debris resulting in danger to life”.

FACE-TO-FACE GP appointments have dropped by almost 20 per cent in Hampshire since before the pandemic, figures show.

STORM Eunice has been declared a major incident by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum due to the potential for severe disruption.

Longstanding councillor and council leader issues an emotional goodbye as he steps down from his post.

TWO teenage boys were injured during a robbery in Andover, on Saturday.

A MAJOR train provider will reinstate dozens of services that were slashed over Omicron fears.

During National Apprenticeship Week, students at an Andover school were given the opportunity to find out about working in a variety of industries.

⚠️ Schools across Southampton and Hampshire announce closures as Storm Eunice batters the south

POWER chiefs have issued a "red alert" for central southern England as the area braces itself for the impact of Storm Eunice on Friday.

Merlin Annual Pass has announced that its Passholder Days are taking place this year.

The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from Thursday, February 17

HUNDREDS of new cabin and flight crew jobs are to be hired as an airline launches a recruitment drive.

A DEVELOPER has donated £2,700 to two Hampshire charities.

ANDOVER residents will face a £5 rise in council tax as the borough council looks to set its budget for the coming year.

TEAMS looking after Hampshire’s highways are on “full alert” ready for Storm Eunice which is set to hit the county during the early hours of Friday.

The storms will bring strong spells of wind and possibly snow to the UK this week.

A STREET festival in Andover Town Centre is to be held in honour of her majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this summer.

WORK will “shorty” begin on improvements to a village church, after more than £100,000 was raised by the community.

AN ENTERTAINMENT venue in Andover is celebrating its fifth birthday this month.

Greggs and Primark recently announced a collaboration that brings food and fashion together.

The £400m debt relates back to a decades-old deal between the UK and Iran

POLICE have carried out a targeted roads policing operation along the A303 this week, after identifying the road as "high risk".

TWO people were handed dispersal orders in Andover over the weekend, after powers were put in place to address reports of “large groups” causing anti-social behaviour in the town centre.

FROM making gin in her Grandad’s garden annexe to now opening up a brand-new venture in the heart of Andover, Kate Griffin has had a remarkable five years.

THE SOUTH'S ambulance service has been told to "make improvements" after a number of concerns were raised to watchdogs.

OLYMPIC gold medallist Tom Daley passed through parts of Basingstoke today during is mammoth ride for Comic Relief.

THE first Covid vaccinations have now been given to clinically vulnerable children under 12 in Andover.

RESIDENTS at an Andover care home are taking part in their own Winter Olympic Games while supporting Team GB in their quest for medals in Beijing this month.

THE number of children being exploited by county lines drug dealers in Hampshire is continuing to rise.

ANDOVER residents are being asked to help shape future development plans as Test Valley Borough Council has launched a consultation on a major planning document.

POLICE are warning residents in Whitchurch to be particularly vigilant following a spate of overnight thefts from vehicles.

The 28-year-old actor first appeared on the cobbles in 2003 as Chesney Brown.

You can get 12 free bottles of wine with this new fridge.

OLYMPIC gold medallist Tom Daley will be visiting Overton tomorrow (Tuesday) as part of his Comic Relief challenge.

STORM Eunice is headed to Hampshire this week, bringing a period of very strong winds that could cause significant disruption.

RESIDENTS of Picket Piece have said that they are happy to ‘finally’ have a convenience store in their neighbourhood, as One Stop opened its doors earlier this month.

A diplomat found dead in a forest vanished from his home after suffering extreme stress while working for the Government’s Covid taskforce at the height the pandemic, an inquest has heard.

A COUPLE from Andover has opened a new indoor garden which has been created from recycled and upcycled materials.

FAMILIES in Andover are being invited to take part in a free adventure trail around the town this February half term - with one lucky winner set to bag themselves a Nintendo Switch Lite console.

Children at Wellington Lions Primary in Tidworth and Wellington Eagles Primary in Ludgershall had fun celebrating Chinese New Year last week with a Chinese themed lunch.

The Range has launched a new outdoor living collection including popular hot tubs and egg chairs. Shop the best deals.

As we plough through February wind, rain and snow, we can only hope that warmer Spring days aren’t far away.