AN Andover teenager was in for a life changing experience after he persuaded a local businessman to take him to prom in his sports car.

Andover Choral Society had an enjoyable afternoon singing at the Guildhall in Andover last weekend.

THE fire service is urging residents not to light bonfires during high temperatures, after they were alerted to a bonfire at an allotment site in Andover on the hottest day on record.

CRIMINAL damage to cars and anti-social behaviour have been causing problems for villagers in Overton.

A weather warning is in place for Hampshire on Wednesday, July 20 for thunderstorms

AN ANDOVER school group held a week-long event earlier this month to celebrate STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

AN ANDOVER school catering team has been honored with three national prizes.

DRIVERS in and around Test Valley will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

WORK on a devolution plan for Hampshire has been put on hold by Boris Johnson’s resignation.

ANDOVER library is celebrating its 50th anniversary at its current location this month.

A BY-ELECTION has been announced in an Andover Town Council ward, with candidate nominations now open.

The average family with children is throwing away a whopping £60 worth of food and drink each month.

McDonald’s has revealed as revealed it’s to make a major change this week.

ANDOVER’S MP has said he will not be declaring who he is backing in the Conservative leadership election because he wants to listen to all of the debate ahead of making his choice.

THE MET Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on Wednesday (July 20) following a period of extreme heat.

Southern Water is asking residents to limit water use as the company applies for drought permit.

COMMERCIAL property developer Stoford has been appointed to deliver the new Andover premises of international stairlift company and lift services' manufacturer, Stannah.

A fire has broken out near Stonehenge and is affecting nearby roads.

Andover’s popular August event is set to return with a jam-packed programme of family friendly activities.

INCREDIBLE scarecrows were on display in Overton, with prizes given out for the best ones over the weekend.

ANDOVER’S Youth MP is set to launch an exciting new project which will see business-savvy young people across the borough take part in an Apprentice-style contest.

AN ANDOVER man is getting ready for his third trip to Poland with food and other essential items to refugees from Ukraine.

THERE was fun for all the family at the return of the Andover Carnival on Sunday (July 17).

YOUNG adults at a Sutton Scotney-based hospice their very own festival, Jestival, alongside friends and family earlier this month.

STUDENTS from an Andover school have been praised for their help following a “community day”, where they aimed to give back to the community.

The government urges you to follow local advice at all times to help halt the spread.

As Brits grapple with sizzling heat attention turns to sleeping, many will opt for a bedside fan to help drift off in boiling temperatures.

THOUSANDS of people attended the return of the Andover Carnival on Sunday (July 17).

ANDOVER’S MP has said that a ‘constructive’ Cobra  meeting at the weekend has meant the country is ‘in good shape’ to face the unprecedented temperatures of this week.

- 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...

PUPILS at primary schools in Tidworth and Ludgershall enjoyed a fun filled day as they both celebrated the end of term with sports days and a mass picnic.

There’s nothing quite as luxurious as having a bubbling hot tub at your disposal.

CHANGES to the county council’s home-to-school transport system will be protested against at the end of this month.

ANDOVER town centre will be bursting with family-friendly events this summer, including the return of the council's popular Four Fun Fridays project.

AFTER a temporary hiatus, the Overton Wheelbarrow Race returned in force last weekend.

AN ANDOVER coffee shop has been awarded the second instalment of an Independent Retailer Grant from Test Valley Borough Council.

ANOTHER town company has joined the list of sponsors of this year's Pride of Andover awards.

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.

As Brits grapple with sizzling heat attention turns to sleeping, many will opt for a bedside fan to help drift off in boiling temperatures.

Aldi has issued a recall on one of its products because of a temperature control issue

It comes after Nadine Dorries announced in January that the licence fee will be frozen at £159 for the next two years until April 2024.

It comes after Mr Lewis revealed he “feels sick” after sharing the latest predictions for energy prices later this year.

And although having the windows open lets houses feel cooler, it also seems to act as an open invite for some pesky bugs and creepy crawlers. 

FOUR schools in Hampshire have announced that they will be closed next week.

HAMPSHIRE Firefighters were called to an incident at Overton Scarecrow Festival.

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.

THE M3 has been closed by police while they deal with an incident.

AN ANDOVER man has been handed a community order after stealing fragrances from a shop in the town on several occasions.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average house prices in Hampshire reached £370,057.

Police have made an arrest and he's due in court in London.