A CAMPAIGNER calling on the Government to introduce a registration plate requirement for e-scooters has voiced his support for an Andover family.

July’s Artisan Market will be taking up residence for a little longer than usual this month, with traders pitching up in the High Street on Sunday, July 17 from 10am until 6pm.

A MOBILE service has been set up to respond quickly when people fall in a bid to save trips to hospital for elderly and frail people.

A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn

HAMPSHIRE Hospitals has been forced to issue a public statement after a post on a community Facebook group claimed a newborn baby had been stolen from one of its sites.

TWO neighbourhood police officers from Andover have taken on the tough 25-mile Man vs Coast challenge to raise funds and awareness about positive solutions to anti-social behaviour in the town.

Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Advertiser, out Friday (July 15).

Victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse across Hampshire will have access to enhanced levels of support.

Romsey's MP has pledged her allegiance to a candidate Conservative party leadership contest.

ANDOVER’S MP has said he will “work round the clock to steady the ship in Government” in his new role as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

A COUNCIL will have to plug an ‘unprecedented’ £200m budget black hole within the next four years.

CASES of domestic abuse are becoming ‘more complex’ than ever before.

Those eligible will be paid automatically, so they do not need to apply and payments may appear in accounts as “DWP Cost of Living”.

A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn

Included in the plan is a ban on driving cars in cities every Sunday, as well as a suggestion to cut speed limits on motorways by 6mph

AN award-winning comedian is set to bring in all the laughs to Andover.

ENTRY is now open for awards that have been designed to showcase the achievements of individual businesses and entrepreneurs.

A DRINK driver from Andover who admitted to having a beer before driving has been banned from driving.

Health leaders are appealing to the public for support as teams across the county continue to tackle sustained and increasing pressure on services across the board.

AN Andover woman is raising money for her dad after he was kidnapped and robbed.

THE Met Office has extended its 'extreme heat' weather warning into next week as high temperatures are forecast to stick around.

Hampshire County Council's chief has called for 'root-and-branch' changes to how local authorities are funded as risings costs continue to cripple public services.

ANDOVER’S very first Carers Hub event took place in the town centre last week, offering support and guidance to those with caring responsibilities.

The team from Whitchurch in Bloom had their judging day on Friday, July 8.

Military children from Tidworth took part in a free workshop run by Little Troopers.

THE worlds leading tribute band to Coldplay will be heading to Andover later this year.

BUSINESSES in the area are being invited to join a free session run by LOCALiQ on pay-per-click strategy.

ANDOVER foodbank volunteers have been presented with The Queen's Award for Voluntart Service by the Lord Lieutenant at a presentation morning.

Staff and residents at an Andover care home had a fantastic time celebrating World Chocolate Day last week.

Charlton villagers held a Community Day jointly organised by the Parish Council and St Thomas’ Church at the weekend.

A WATER company has been working with village communities to the west of Andover to help reduce the risks to the environment as it works to pump sewage out of the area’s beloved chalk stream.

ALMOST a million pounds are set to be cut from the budget that gets disabled youngsters to and from school.

POLICE officers across the country have ‘never been more in the spotlight’ a commissioner has said.

Will rising temperatures and a hot weather warning in place for the weekend spell a hosepipe ban for Hampshire? Here’s the latest from Southern Water.

A critical incident has been declared at a Hampshire hospital due to extreme pressure.

Restaurant chain Harvester has U-turned over salad bar changes following an outcry from customers.

AN HISTORIC railway will be hosting a blast from the past with a programme of jive dancing, live music, traditional fete fun and vintage vehicles displays.

Speaking on This Morning, Dr Sara Kayat appeared on the show this week to share the warning with viewers.

A new quiz is going viral on TikTok called the ‘mental age’ quiz. It asks you a series of questions to try and guess what age you are mentally.

The warning relates to anybody with a social media account as a new 2,000 strong DWP team is launched aiming to crackdown on benefit fraud.

The ambulance service which serves Andover has declared a critical incident today (Monday, July 11) due to current pressures on its services.

THE Met Office is issuing guidance to residents after it declared an Amber Warning for Extreme Heat at the weekend weekend.

THE council is seeking new retailers for pop-up catering at a popular Andover park.

AN ANDOVER hospital volunteer who has witnessed the devastating impact of dementia is preparing for a tough charity challenge.

IT COULD not have been better weather last week for the Andover Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) 50th Anniversary Fun Day, which took place at Frenches Farm in Little London.

AN APPLESHAW man has been forced to pay more than £1,000 after he was caught speeding at more than double the speed limit.

With nominations now open for this year’s Pride of Andover Awards, the spotlight is on the Inspiring Others Award, sponsored by R&B Industrial Ltd and The TLC Counselling Hub.

Hampshire County Council is preparing to deploy gritters in response to melting roads as temperatures soar.

THE BENNETTS British Superbike Championship will be held at a racing circuit near Andover.

Falklands War Veteran, Simon Weston CBE, joined the students at The Wellington Academy recently to commemorate Armed Forces Day.