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Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Andover History: Story behind a photo from Junction Hotel
This intriguing photograph comes from David Howard’s collection and shows the Junction Hotel.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Silk ribbon exhibit in Andover
WORKS in Silk, an exhibition by silk ribbon weaver Robert Ely, will open at Whitchurch Silk Mill on April 2.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Court round-up: Latest cases from Andover and surrounding area
A FREEFOLK man who was concerned in the supply of a Class B drug and found in possession of others has been told to carry out unpaid work.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Fewer knife offenders in Hampshire going to jail, figures reveal
Fewer knife offenders in Hampshire were jailed last year, figures reveal.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Houses for sale in Andover: Charming home on market for £1.2m
LITTLE beats a view of rolling fields for miles, but it is even better when they back onto your garden and you can wake up to them every day.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Phil North's column: ‘Slava Ukraini’
I can’t remember the last time I cried whilst watching the news. But as a dad to a little girl, those pictures of a Ukrainian father saying goodbye to his daughter, quite possibly for the final time, have had me in tears on several occasions this p...

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Andover pictures: Blooming marvellous! Spring rolls in
WE MAY have just had a severe storm hitting us across the country, but thankfully the weather has now returned to normal.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:23:05 +0000
Hampshire skier Steve Arnold's Paralympic debut in doubt after positive Covid test
HAMPSHIRE skier Steve Arnold’s Paralympic debut is on a knife-edge after testing positive for Covid-19.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:56:37 +0000
Warning after isoflurane stolen from vets in Hampshire
POLICE have issued a stark warning after prescription drugs intended for animals were stolen.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:39:16 +0000
Cricket world mourns death of Australia great Shane Warne at 52
Former Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all-time and among its most recognisable names, has died aged 52 following a suspected heart attack.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:57:19 +0000
Vegan dog food company is offering £5,000 to sniff your dog's poo
On top of testing the effect a plant-based diet has on their dog's digestion and health, owners will be asked to sniff their pup's poo.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:40:13 +0000
Wordle 258: What is today's Wordle word? 4 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:34:47 +0000
Mother’s Day: Best places for afternoon tea in Hampshire according to Tripadvisor reviews
Here are some of the best places to get an afternoon tea in Hampshire.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Ukrainian father with Hampshire business reveals the living "nightmare" of life from within war-torn Ukraine
"Putin thought that we would meet him with flowers in our hands, but no, we will meet him with grenades and guns" – those the defiant words of a Ukrainian businessman and father of two, who frequently visits his “beloved” Winchester, from withi...

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:59:24 +0000
Ryanair offering £20 flights in week worth of new travel deals
Ryanair will be launching a new deal every day next week (March 7-13, 2022)

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:58:05 +0000
Tesco, Waitrose and IKEA share 'important safety warning' with shoppers
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:56:32 +0000
9 ways to save money on your weekly food shop at Asda, Morrisons and more
Food inflation is the key driver behind higher prices, particularly for fresh food, impacted by poor harvests, both in the UK and globally.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:55:46 +0000
UK drivers face £5,000 fine for splashing pedestrians with puddles
Amid heavy rain across the UK in recent months, driving conditions have been far from ideal.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:42:37 +0000
Universal Credit amount 2022 - how much pay will increase in April
How much Universal Credit payments will rise in next month.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Costa Coffee and M&S Food have teamed up on a Spring menu for 2022 - Here's what I thought
I tried the M&S food range that's now available in more than 2,500 Costa Coffee stores. Here's what I thought.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:10:30 +0000
A van full of collection for Ukraine leaves Overton
A VAN full of items collected by residents of Overton for refugees in Ukraine left the village today.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:56:33 +0000
How Andover's youngsters dressed up for World Book Day
THE Tiger who Came to Tea, Harry Potter and Mary Poppins are just some of the creative characters that you might have spotted yesterday.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Pensioner raises concern at growing lack of access to cash in Hampshire
A PENSIONER from Stockbridge has expressed concern over the growing lack of access to cash in the area.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Drop in Hampshire residents visiting dentist during Covid
Just a third of adults attended dental appointments as the coronavirus pandemic brought disruption to Hampshire, figures suggest.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:30:43 +0000
Shane Warne dead: Australian cricket legend dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'
Warne’s management released a brief statement saying that he had passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Manuela’s ambitious litter-picking project
AN ANDOVER campaigner has completed an eight-day solo litter pick around Andover as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Spring Clean 2022.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Councillor urges to focus on ‘concerning’ rat problem in Andover
AN ANDOVER councillor is calling on the local authority to ‘focus’ on the ‘concerning’ rat problem in Andover town centre.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:16:38 +0000
Tesco announces nationwide ban on plastic wet wipes in stores in March
Tesco sells 75 million packs of baby wipes each year and the move forms part of the retailer’s wider aim to cut plastic consumption.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New exhibition on police history coming to Andover Museum
A NEW exhibition from the Hampshire Cultural Trust arrives in Andover this week.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:15:42 +0000
Wordle 258: What is today's Wordle word? 4 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:36:28 +0000
Upgrade your stairs with this incredible indoor slide - See it here
Play parks are a thing of the past with this incredible indoor slide that you can attach to your stairs.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:35:07 +0000
Red Letter Days reveals adventure experiences to be like Batman - How to book
The Batman hits cinemas on March 4. Here's how you can play Robert Pattinson for a day with these adventure experiences from Red Letter Days.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:35:50 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: gifts and jewellery from H Samuel
Mother's Day is on March 27 this year and now is the time to find that perfect gift for your mum from H Samuel.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:18:08 +0000
Wetherspoons to drop Russian Baltika Lager from all UK pubs amid Ukraine conflict
The chain only serves one Russian beer, Baltika Lager, which is brewed in Vladimir Putin’s birthplace of St Petersburg.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
PureGym celebrates International Women's Day with free weightlifting workshops
PureGym is offering its free women-only weightlifting workshops to mark International Women's Day. How to sign up.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:26:22 +0000
Wordle 257: What is today's wordle word? 3 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:37:07 +0000
Sky’s the limit for thrillseeking James' Place team
TEAM members of a unique daycare centre near Andover are getting ready to skydive from 15,000 feet to raise money for the organisation.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:44:15 +0000
The Mark Way School to get £2.2m investment
MORE special educational needs places will become available at a school in Andover as the county council has agreed to invest £2.2 million.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:40:22 +0000
Hampshire woman sets up appeal to help young Ukrainian disability swimmers stuck in Turkey
A GoFundMe page has raised more than £2,500 to support a group of young disability swimmers from Ukraine who are stranded in Turkey.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:00:51 +0000
World Book Day: Send us your costume pictures
It's World Book Day 2022 - and we want to see your kids dressed up.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:57:53 +0000
Rotary clubs to organise Ukraine fundraiser in High Street
TWO Rotary clubs in Andover are together organising a fundraiser campaign in the High Street to collect money for Ukrainian refugees.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Culture change at Hampshire police, conference hears
A CULTURE shift at Hampshire Constabulary is changing the way vulnerable people see the police force.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Veolia considering appeal over controversial incinerator plan
PROPOSALS for a new incinerator that were shot down in flames last week could return in some form.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:16:33 +0000
Prince Charles visits Winchester to unveil The Arc and see Licorcia statue
CROWDS in Winchester welcomed Prince Charles with applause on Thursday (March 3) as he arrived to officially unveil The Arc.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:25:07 +0000
Hampshire woman cautioned for stealing fast food deliveries three times
A WOMAN who ordered fast food deliveries and did not pay for them has been cautioned by police.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:52:08 +0000
World Book Day: Waterstones reveals the children's books you need to read in 2022
Waterstones has revealed the children's books you and your kids need to read to celebrate World Book Day this year.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:52:35 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday March 3
Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, March 3.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:19:37 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: gifts and jewellery from H Samuel
Mother's Day is on March 27 this year and now is the time to find that perfect gift for your mum from H Samuel.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:59:49 +0000
Co-op removes Russian-made vodka from shops amid invasion of Ukraine
Co-op has removed all Russian-made vodka from its shops after Putin invaded Ukraine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:04:46 +0000
Nike launches 50 percent sale across its range from menswear to kids clothes
Nike has launched a major sale with up to 50% sale across its products on everything from



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