A CARE home for people with mental health conditions that has a chequered past has been slammed as inadequate by the health watchdog.

HAMPSHIRE Constabulary’s former deputy chief constable has been found dead in his home nearly two weeks after retiring from the force.

A FREE art exhibition of sculpture and paintings by two contemporary artists inspired by the human form will be on show to enjoy.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

RESIDENTS are invited to come along and enjoy an evening of relaxing traditional music in Andover.

COUNCILLORS have unanimously rejected ‘shoddy’ plans for 130 new homes at Augusta Park.

The number of coronavirus cases in Test Valley increased by 180 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

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THE grieving brother of a dad-of-one whose death sparked a murder investigation has said his family want to know "what really happened".

HAMPSHIRE has been ranked third most welcoming county for breastfeeding, according to recent research,

Harassment A MAN has been handed a community order for harassment in Andover between April 20 and July 29 last year. Appearing at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on March 18, Eric Ryan Jones, of Western Way, Basingstoke, admitted the offence, chan...

THE Canberra was lost against the gloomy backdrop of a drizzly Southampton day. Alongside, several hundred screaming people – wives, parents, girlfriends and children – grouped at the dockside to wave goodbye as the patriotic sounds of Land of Ho...

WHEN QE2 finally came into view on June 11, Southampton Water was teeming with hundreds of bobbing vessels.

Longer and summery nights promise quality time in the garden with family and friends - so why not give it some love?

Jewels aren't just for Duchesses, see the most affordable pieces to help bring some Bridgerton glamour into your day from Pandora.

Run don’t walk to Aldi because the supermarket finally has its cast iron cookware back in stock.

The fuse operating windscreen wipers is just one of a few fuses that most often blow

Tesco will provide Covid tests for low prices from April 1.

Discover the best British walks according to the Which? survey, including the Harry Potter filming location taking the top spot.

A survey has revealed the perfect full English breakfast leaving out two classic ingredients.

How much Universal Credit payments will rise in next month.

Andover officers have launched a new operation to tackle and reduce anti-social behaviour in the town centre.

Newsquest readers have given more than £15,000 to our #ThereWithUkraine appeal to help support hose affected by the war in Ukraine.

A GOVERNMENT minister who is paid £115,824 has said the cost-of-living rise will be “tricky” for his household, on the same day he is set to receive a pay rise of £2,212.

A PORTSMOUTH fan who headbutted a Saints fan amid chants of “you dirty scummer” has narrowly avoided jail.

A PROJECT to rebuild two cottages in Monxton following a devastating thatch fire four years ago has been met with ‘infuriating’ barriers from the council, the project manager has said.

THE BOROUGH council has said it is ‘providing support’ to a homeless man in Andover after a town councillor hit out at the authority for ‘bagging up’ his belongings.

THE first phase of the new Augusta Park to Smannell pathway is nearly complete.

AN ANDOVER school has received a donation of more than £10,000 to improve its sports facilities.

A group called Just Stop Oil is blocking oil terminals across the country - including at BP's Hamble Oil Terminal and Esso Hythe Terminal in Hampshire. 

AN AMBULANCE service is sending enough vital medical equipment to Ukraine to maintain a field hospital for up to weeks.

WELLIES were the order of the day for Ludgershall primary school Wellington Eagles, as pupils planted the first 200 trees in the pouring rain with the help of the local military as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy Initiative to tackle climate chang...

A CRASH on the M27 westbound has caused traffic delays.

VISITORS to a Hampshire zoo are in for a dino-roaring good time as a collection of 55 prehistoric creatures made using more than two million toy bricks has taken over.

EIGHTEEN people and groups have been honoured for their great work in the community in the field of law and order and related projects in Hampshire.

Loved by Kourtney Kardashian, Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan and Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan and many more, CurrentBody's LED therapy is the latest beauty trend to explore.

Get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game.

AN ANDOVER teenager has been selected to play for England at the European Powerchair Football Association’s Home Nations Cup.

A new variant of Covid-19 identified in the UK continues to be “monitored”, according to a government agency.

Simba Sleep has launched a sale on its mattresses and bundles. Here's how you can buy them at a discounted price.

FANCY taking part in a giant water fight in Southampton city centre next month?

THE artist who created the Dove of Peace which has been hung in Black Swan Yard has spoken out about how she hopes it will bring ‘brightness and sunshine’ at a dark time.

Get a hint for March 31 Wordle.

THE new High Sheriff of Hampshire has been announced in a ceremony at Winchester Crown Court today (Thursday, March 31).

A GROUP of volunteers got together to plant a community orchard of twenty fruit trees on Abbotts Ann Green on Saturday (March 26).

AN ANDOVER construction company has been fined for failure to maintain the braking system of a dumper truck which veered into a main road.

Chapel Arts Studios (CAS) in Andover has launched a project to develop a strategy and action plan with local neurodivergent people to help make art more accessible to creative makers, participants and audience members in Andover and surrounding areas...

A MAN has been arrested after a woman was raped on a railway station footbridge.

Churchill Retirement Living is inviting Andover residents to its Chantry Lodge development for its upcoming Easter events.

Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Advertiser, out Friday (April 1).