THE borough council has announced that it plans to apply to the government for up to £20 million to help set in motion the Andover masterplan and make major changes to the town centre.

PLANS for a ‘landmark’ sculpture and other artistic additions in Picket Twenty have been submitted for consideration.

A VOLUNTEER from Andover who has supported the town’s Chinese community for more than 40 years has been recognised by the Royal Voluntary Service as a Platinum Champion.

THE monthly Andover artisan market will be back open on Sunday (June 19) from 10am to 2pm, featuring a delightful selection of goods from local independent businesses.

AN ANDOVER charity teamed up with a nearby race circuit to help members of the public enjoy a recent event - while raising awareness and funds for its community transport service.

DOG lovers from across Andover and beyond gathered at Vigo Road Recreation Park on Sunday (June 12) to celebrate 125 years of the Blue Cross.

AROUND 200 people gathered at Appleshaw Village Hall on Sunday (June 12) for a ‘Ukrainian Day’ to celebrate the successful integration of dozens of refugees into the Test Valley community.

With reports of a heatwave coming over the next few days, many of us will be flocking to our gardens to enjoy the sunny weather.

Here's a selection of the items you can find in Aldi's Specialbuys and Lidl's middle aisle from Thursday, June 16.

Morrisons has issued a food recall due for packs of chicken that may contain pieces of glass.

Pressure on the Government to take action on fuel prices intensified after the average cost of petrol reached a new high.

POLICE have confirmed that a body was found in a residential Andover street after officers and forensic investigators were spotted at the scene yesterday morning (June 14).

Andover’s oldest church is set to close its doors for good next month as dwindling congregation numbers have made it unviable.

A SENIOR councillor has described the actions of an Andover woman whose bags of waste were found dumped before she purchased waste bins from Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) as 'just not good enough'.

HOUSEHOLDS across Test Valley could be set to benefit from the total transformation of local recycling services, with the introduction of brand new weekly food waste collections, as well as kerbside glass and thin plastic collections.

AN ANDOVER councillor is hoping to introduce a new piece of leisure equipment to the town to promote mental and physical health - as well as tackle the ongoing issue of anti-social behaviour.

Andover's MP is calling on the rail unions to scrap planned industrial action, saying that all parties need to have 'the best interests of the travelling public in mind'.

SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) is urging customers only to travel by rail if absolutely necessary as it announces its planned strike timetable.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer walked down the aisle in a "fairytale dress" to marry "the love of my life" Jordan Wyn-Jones during an intimate countryside ceremony.

THE council cabinet member in charge of waste collection has humourously responded to the news that a TVBC bin was spotted more than 1,000 miles from home - in Ukraine.

A VILLAGE near Andover has unveiled its brand new sign, which incorporates the area's specifically designed logo.

Power workers have transformed the grounds of the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop.

AN ANDOVER school marked its 70 year anniversary alongside Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

AN ANDOVER man has been fined more than £200 for drug driving in Ludgershall with more than the legal limit of a cannabinoid in his system.

Highways chiefs are advising drivers to plan ahead as partial closures on the M3 are expected to cause delays.

The findings have been published by the education charity Teach First, which said that a “postcode lottery” around careers education was ripe for change.

For those who were not able to get tickets for the Isle of Wight, there is an option of seeing in on TV

Thruxton Race Circuit is bringing back its annual British Trucks Race Meeting on July 9 and 10.

Hampshire is set to feel the heat this week

The party's theme was ‘Shimmer and Shine’ which saw the Islanders get glitzed up in sequin dresses, glitter mini skirts, chainmail tops and shiny bomber jackets.

The beer has been made in mind to be an accompaniment to a meat-free burger

The tropical-themed makeup collection is inspired by the endless summers of love in the villa and will transport makeup lovers and Love Island mega fans straight to the villa.

AN INTERNATIONAL correspondent was caught by surprise last week when he spotted a Test Valley Borough Council waste bin more than a thousand miles from its home - in Ukraine.

THE headteacher of an Andover school has said he is preparing for a ‘really hard goodbye' as he gets ready to retire at the end of the term following 15 years at the helm.

The grand opening of the Poppy Community Garden in Augusta Park took place at the weekend.

ECO warriors from an Andover secondary school have entered into a national environmental pilot programme.

THE temperature in Andover is expected to reach highs of 28C as the UK braces for another summer heat wave.

The highly-anticipated Pride of Andover Awards 2022 officially launched on Saturday (June 11).

AN ANDOVER woman has been forced to pay nearly a thousand pounds by a court after she ‘failed to take all measure available’ to ensure that a transfer of household waste was to ‘authorised transport’

THE borough council is hosting a series of 'Be a Councillor' events, aimed at providing residents the information they need to stand for election next year.

The scam competition offers people the chance to win a cooler of beer in time for Sunday.

Pupils at primary schools in Ludgershall and Tidworth have been learning how by adopting British values they can make a positive contribution to society.

Red Letter Days has revealed ten theatre experiences worthy of the spotlight - How to book your seats.

The change will affect people trying to make cancellations just a few days before their test

The Met Office has issued level 2 and level 1 heat warnings across England as temperatures are set to increase this week.

Giant Hogweed is a common plant found along hedgerows in the UK and the sap from the plant can cause burns to dogs and humans.

Most teachers said they thought Year 6 pupils would not be socially or emotionally ready to start secondary school

Whether they are the BBQ master, love some self-care or some affordable gadgets, Aldi has everything you need to treat your loved one this Father’s Day.

Get the Star Wars fan in your life the perfect gift from ShopDisney.

The 34-year-old singer has faced backlash against the lyric since the song was released on June 10