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Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover coffee shop No.78 Speciality Coffee gets a top up thanks to Test Valley Borough Council grant
AN ANDOVER coffee shop has been awarded the second instalment of an Independent Retailer Grant from Test Valley Borough Council.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Previous Sports Award winner joins list of sponsors for Pride of Andover 2022
ANOTHER town company has joined the list of sponsors of this year's Pride of Andover awards.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
ASB Awareness Week 2022 receives support from deputy crime commissioner for Hampshire, Terry Norton
Deputy police and crime commissioner, Terry Norton, has joined the national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight safe.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 16:25:20 +0100
Hampshire school closures: Four schools to shut during heatwave
FOUR schools in Hampshire have announced that they will be closed next week.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:22:26 +0100
Boy trapped in fairground ride at Overton Scarecrow Festival
HAMPSHIRE Firefighters were called to an incident at Overton Scarecrow Festival.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Boba World bubble tea shop opens in the Chantry Centre, Andover
A NEW shop offering a range of popular drinks which opened up in Andover’s shopping centre earlier this month is launching its full menu from Monday, July 18.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:46:00 +0100
LIVE: Government declares heat health warning
- The Met Office has warned that people’s lives could be at risk as it indicated it is likely that a new UK record temperature could be set early next week. - A Hampshire school has told parents that it will not be opening on Monday and Tuesday - T...

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:19:55 +0100
M3 closed as police dealt with a concern for welfare of man in his 20s
THE M3 has been closed by police while they deal with an incident.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover man ordered to do unpaid work after stealing fragrances from town shop nine times
AN ANDOVER man has been handed a community order after stealing fragrances from a shop in the town on several occasions.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:51:34 +0100
Hampshire house prices: Average house prices rise by £2,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average house prices in Hampshire reached £370,057.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 18:52:16 +0100
Isle of Wight teenager arrested under terrorism act
Police have made an arrest and he's due in court in London.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Thruxton gears up for British Touring Car Championship
RESIDENTS have an opportunity to watch fast cars race wheel-to-wheel as the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) comes to Thruxton.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:11:19 +0100
Hampshire weather: Met Office Sunday amber extreme heat warning forecast
The Met Office extreme heat weather warning has come into effect - find out what to expect in this hour-by hour forecast.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Teenagers inspired by farming at first ‘Farm my Food’ Day in Hampshire
PUPILS from secondary schools across Hampshire were inspired by farming as they got stuck in at a working farm.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
History of Andover's Wolversdene Road by David Borrett
Since 1948, the estate house has been the Wolversdene Club, now much extended, and a popular local venue.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:14:03 +0100
New tipping laws for bars and restaurants will see millions receive cash boost
New legislation, backed by the government today will ban employers from withholding tips from their staff.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
New nightclub The Ark set to open in Andover town centre
A NEW night club is opening in Andover Town soon.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:25:18 +0100
Pressures on local health and care services, NHS says
HEALTH leaders are urging the public to take sensible steps to keep themselves and others safe this weekend amid sustained pressures on local services.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
All you need to know about Andover Carnival as it returns this Sunday
AFTER a three-year break, the much-awaited Andover Carnival is back on Sunday, July 17 at Vigo Park.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Court round-up: All the latest cases from Andover and surrounding area
Driving ban

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Andover allotment holder angry after receiving eviction notice from town council
AN ALLOTMENT holder has called for the town council to rethink its ‘archaic’ policies after he was sent an eviction notice just days after questioning its spending.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Darth Vader's visited Andover in the 1980s - can you help find pictures of the event?
I was wondering if anyone had any information, pictures or snippets from local magazines about this visit by the Dark Lord, in the 80s and in our beloved Andover?

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Bloom Baby development classes come to Winchester and Andover for parents and their newborns
FED up with feeling unwelcome and judged at mother and baby classes, a mum from Hampshire has set up her own - and is inviting parents to join her as she launches in two new locations.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Five best places to get ice cream in Andover according to you
Summer in Hampshire is finally here and one of the best ways to cool down is to treat yourself to an ice cream. We asked our readers where the best place to pick up an ice cream is in Andover.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire councillor calls for virtual meetings to be reinstated on back of rising Covid cases
RISING Covid-19 infection rates mean councils should reconsider going back to virtual meetings, a top councillor has said.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:56:14 +0100
Crash blocks one lane on A34 northbound
ONE LANE has been blocked on the A34 at Burghclere on Friday afternoon (July 15) due to a road traffic incident.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
E-scooter number plate campaigner voices support for Andover hit and run victim's plea
A CAMPAIGNER calling on the Government to introduce a registration plate requirement for e-scooters has voiced his support for an Andover family.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Perham Down solar farm: Plans given go ahead by Test Valley Borough Council
A ‘HUGE’ solar farm will be constructed on farmland near Andover after councillors gave plans for a more than 75-hectare project the green light.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Andover driver, 29, disqualified after failing to provide a breath sample
AN ANDOVER driver has been disqualified after failing to provide a breath test.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Amelie Osborn-Smith who fought off crocodile shortlisted in Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons 2022
AN ANDOVER teenager, who fought off a 10-foot crocodile during an attack in Africa, has reached the final 10 for an Act of Courage award.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:09:54 +0100
Basingstoke officer attends The National Police Bravery Awards after wrestling with hammer wielding attacker on M3 near Winchester
An off-duty Hampshire Police officer who dragged an injured and violent man off a busy motorway carriage, saving his life, attended The National Police Bravery Awards yesterday evening.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Artisan Market returns to Andover on Sunday and it will be staying for longer
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.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire health services shortlisted for award for falls and frailty vans which reduce the pressure on emergency departments
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.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:39:27 +0100
Who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn
The UK Health Security Agency has announced who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:04:44 +0100
easyJet passengers urged to check guidance over rule that could stop them boarding
Passengers are being urged to check the airlines’ rules on medication before travelling or they could be denied boarding.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:51:05 +0100
Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car
Although some rulings under the Highway Code may seem extreme to many, the government warn they are legal requirements.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:56:48 +0100
Cost of living: Universal Credit claimants to get £325 support this week
A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:20:48 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals issue statement over stolen baby Facebook post
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.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover police officers take on Man Vs Coast challenge to raise funds to address ASB in town
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.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:50:32 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Mum's plea after girl injured in e-scooter collision
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Advertiser, out Friday (July 15).

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Additional funding for domestic and sexual abuse survivors
Victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse across Hampshire will have access to enhanced levels of support.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:51:28 +0100
Caroline Nokes MP announces she is supporting Penny Mordaunt for new Prime Minister
Romsey's MP has pledged her allegiance to a candidate Conservative party leadership contest.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:28:00 +0100
Andover MP Kit Malthouse in his new role as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
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.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Hampshire County Council facing £200m budget shortfall
A COUNCIL will have to plug an ‘unprecedented’ £200m budget black hole within the next four years.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Domestic abuse has become more complex post-Covid according to chief inspector
CASES of domestic abuse are becoming ‘more complex’ than ever before.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:33:37 +0100
What time does the cost of living payment go in? Exact time cash will hit bank account
Those eligible will be paid automatically, so they do not need to apply and payments may appear in accounts as “DWP Cost of Living”.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:32:59 +0100
Cost of living: Universal Credit claimants to get £325 support on Thursday
A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:31:30 +0100
Motorway speed limit reduction and Sunday driving ban to tackle reliance on oil suggested
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

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
The Lights - Suzi Ruffell heads to Andover
AN award-winning comedian is set to bring in all the laughs to Andover.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:09:20 +0100
How to enter the Inspire Business Awards in north Hampshire
ENTRY is now open for awards that have been designed to showcase the achievements of individual businesses and entrepreneurs.



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