VOLUNTEERS at two Andover charities have been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary service, the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK equivalent to an MBE.

A FORMER foster carer from Stockbridge has been awarded an OBE as part of the Queen's Birthday Honour's List 2022, released ahead of the Platinum Jubilee.

In time for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, InAndover through Andover BID has supplied local businesses with thousands of metres of colourful Union Jack bunting.

The winner of a borough council competition to send a Platinum Jubilee card to Her Majesty The Queen on behalf of the mayor has been announced following a ceremony at her school last week.

A PRIMARY school in Nether Wallop has received a special visit from a helicopter bearing water safety gifts.

Pupils at Tidworth’s Wellington Lions Primary and Wellington Eagles Primary in Ludgershall took the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to their hearts.

Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Advertiser, out Friday (June 3).

Aldi Action Air Bouncy Castle is the ultimate way to keep the kids entertained over Half Term and into the summer holidays.

Here's a roundup of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middles aisles from Thursday, June 2.

AN ANDOVER man has been charged with breaching a restraining order following an investigation by police.

AN ANDOVER councillor who runs a community football club is giving up competitive coaching in favour of charity training sessions aimed at refugees and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

A STUDY from the Southern Co-op has revealed a higher demand for local products in Hampshire.

A boy has raised £200 to send sport equipment to Ghana by doing 500 continuous jumps on his pogo stick.

A NEW gym has opened in Andover following an official cutting of the ribbon by Cllr Rebecca Meyer

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to join Andover Town Council for a Picnic in the Park to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Sunday (June 5).

Residents at an Andover care home have celebrated National Biscuit Day by joining residents in other homes across the UK to see which type of biscuit fared best when dunked in a cuppa.

WHEN you're gearing up for a holiday, the last thing you need is to stress over changes to your weekly routine, including when to put your bin out.

WITH preparations now in full swing for the 2022 event, the sponsors for one of Pride of Andover’s extra special awards, the Sue Sheppard award, has been announced as The Commercial Centre.

AN ANDOVER medical practice is celebrating reaching the milestone of 10,000 registered patients.

Cowes RNLI lifeboat went to assist a couple aboard a 26-foot yacht yesterday afternoon (Tuesday).

Brits up and down the country and preparing for the long weekend as Jubilee celebrations kick-off.

As we prepare for a warm summer (hopefully), now is the time to do the garden revamp you’ve been thinking about all winter.

Keep cool and have fun over the Jubilee bank holiday with the addition of a swimming pool, plus lots more outdoor additions to get your garden ready for the celebrations.

The Queen’s plane was forced to abort landing in London yesterday as she returned home from Balmoral, it has been reported.

As we prepare for a warm summer (hopefully), now is the time to do the garden revamp you’ve been thinking about all winter.

A MAN has been charged with drink driving following a two-vehicle collision near an Andover roundabout on Monday evening (May 30) which left another person injured.

LATER this week residents will come together to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and those in Hampshire could be in with a chance of seeing the famous Red Arrows.

THOUSANDS turned out for the very first charity Soapbox Deby event in Andover on Sunday (May 29).

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Andover councillor and Test Valley mayor, who has sadly died.

A JUBILEE bronze statue of the Queen cast by a company based near Andover has been unveiled at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst on Friday.

A SENIOR police officer has criticised people wrongly calling 999 as it was revealed emergency calls are not being answered quickly enough.

A village has been decorated in preparation for the Jubilee by a group of yarn bombers.

A COLLEGE teacher from Nether Wallop is hoping to encourage other people into the profession as part of a campaign being run by the Department for Education.

AN ANDOVER charitable organisation is looking for new recruits to join its team.

POLICE were called to assist a broken down horse box on the the A303 last night (Monday, May 30) - only to discover it was uninsured.

From SPF, tanning drops, body creams and more, here are some of our must-haves this summer season.

Marks & Spencer’s popular Summer Beauty Bag is coming back in time for sunny getaways.

Go on an epic exploration of out-of-this-world flavours with HelloFresh Lightyear-inspired recipe boxes.

With the cost of living crisis hitting, these are the best cheap seaside getaways you can enjoy in the UK

IAM Smart argues that until anomalies are removed confidence in the simple “12 points and you are out” system will continue to be undermined.

EMERGENCY services are on the scene of a road traffic incident in Andover this evening.

THOUSANDS of people lined an Andover Street yesterday afternoon (May 29) for the town's inaugural charity Soapbox Derby.

A VILLAGE store is raffling off a stunning original artwork, painted especially for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

A MURAL celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and featuring artwork designed by children has been unveiled.

AN ANDOVER councillor has slammed the town’s MP over his decision to vote against a proposed emergency tax cut.

PHARMACIES are changing their opening hours over the bank holiday, as The UK celebrates The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

AN ANDOVER secondary school kicked off the 2022 GCSE exam season with a big confidence boost for their Year 11 students.

Nobody has come forward to provide a super surgery to fill the hole in the Isle of Wight's dental provision.

Nothing says Love Island is back quite like your own personalised water bottle.

An exclusive range of Jubilee-themed cards will be available from Moonpig.