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Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:57:00 +0100
Andover school proms: Pictures from proms across the Andover area
BRILLIANT photos from this year's proms in the Andover area feature in a supplement in the Andover Advertiser.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover Advertiser Camera Club captures photos of celebrations
THE theme for Andover Camera Club for July was “celebrations" and we have picked out some of our favourite snaps to share with you.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Anvil: Grab your tickets now for the hottest shows on stage this autumn
HAMPSHIRE residents are invited to grab their tickets now for the hottest shows at Anvil Arts this autumn.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:11:23 +0100
Hampshire and Isle of Wight hit with hosepipe ban as drought looms
A hosepipe ban covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been announced as water companies look to manage reserves amid the continued heat.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Overton brothers take up 'extraordinary' challenges for pool
TWO brothers from Overton undertook extraordinary challenges to raise money for a community pool.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Residents bemoan Hampshire's 'expensive, unreliable and infrequent' bus service as staff shortages and cuts rage on
HAMPSHIRE residents have bemoaned the county's poor bus network as staff shortages and cuts continue to blight passengers relying on public transport.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 07:28:00 +0100
Hampshire hosepipe ban: 5 ways to save water
The ban comes into place in Hampshire on Friday, August 5

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Test Valley man convicted of stalking woman
A TEST Valley man has been convicted of stalking in south Wales.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:49:52 +0100
PCC ‘concerned’ over police action in arrest of two men
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has expressed concerns over police’s response in the arrest of two men over a social media post.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Mudlarker 'myordinarytreasure' wades through the River Test scavenging for historical treasures
A MUDLARKER has told of the treasures she has found at the bottom of Hampshire's rivers - which even include a stone age blade and an 18-carat gold watch.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:30:00 +0100
Council takes travellers to court over Picket Twenty Sports Ground encampment
THE borough council is set to take court action against a 'large' group of travellers who have set up camp on Picket Twenty Sports Ground.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:21:10 +0100
Popular cocktail business to open up eatery in Andover’s iconic Guildhall
ANDOVER residents will soon be able to enjoy a cocktail in one of the town’s most iconic buildings.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Swindon fan from Andover banned from all matches after throwing bins on pitch at Stevenage
A SWINDON fan has been banned from attending his club’s games after he threw several bins towards the pitch.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Andover woman shortlisted for prestigious social media award
AN ANDOVER woman has been shortlisted for a prestigious social media influencer award.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover woman, battling cancer, raising funds for a toilet and wet room
AN ANDOVER woman, who is receiving palliative care after battling cancer for three years, is raising fund so that she could build a toilet.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:51:36 +0100
Hampshire's Brymor Construction's debts revealed in administrators' report
A PROMINENT builder involved in a landmark development on Poole Quay owed around £16million to unsecured creditors who are unlikely to see any of their money.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Fashion company Hey Lola! from Andover shortlisted for the British Business Awards
A COMPANY that brings bold colourful fashion to women of all sizes is up for a prestigious national award.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:55:14 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: 'Devastating': Historic mill closes
Here's a look at what you can expect in this week's edition of the Advertiser, out Friday (July 29)/

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Coach and Horses given food hygiene rating of two-out-of-five
A HAMPSHIRE pub has been slammed with a food hygiene rating of two-out-of-five.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Proteus: Let’s Go On Holiday invited audiences on special adventure
RESIDENTS are invited to go on a "fantastical, theatrical and interactive" summer adventure.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:15:00 +0100
Teenager appears at Winchester Crown Court accused of murder in mental hospital
A TEENAGER has appeared in court accused of murder in a Hampshire mental hospital.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:48:12 +0100
Historic papermaker Portals announces departure from Overton putting 300 jobs at risk
AN HISTORIC papermaker has announced it will be ‘winding down’ its business in Overton ahead of departing the village as its bank note printing contract has come to an end.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:09:27 +0100
Woman in her 50s suffers pelvis injury in A303 collision which saw car overturn
A WOMAN has suffered an injury to her Pelvis after a car overturned in a two-car collision on the A303 near Thruxton.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover couple raise hundreds for charity in memory of friend
AN Andover couple has raised hundreds for a biker relief charity in memory of their friend.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:37:59 +0100
Will we have a heatwave in August? Met Office says UK set for 'very hot' spells next month
The Met Office has predicted “very hot” spells for the UK in August.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
New Vikings to be added to long boat on River Anton by Town Mills
ANDOVER is set to welcome eight new Vikings to The Viking Longboat in the River Anton by Town Mills.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Pictures of Basingstoke and Andover year 6 leavers
With the end of term last week, the Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser asked parents of year 6 students to send in photos year 6 leavers.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Primary school welcomes special guest to present pupils with Forest School awards
A PRIMARY school near Ludgershall welcomed a special guest last week to celebrate the children all completing an award.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover Youth Assembly gives young people chance to discuss what matters most to them
A REPORT prepared by teenagers from across Andover will be shared with key decision-making organisations, to help represent the views of young people in the town.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:33:00 +0100
McDonald's adds four new items to menus as Halloumi Fries are finally added
The Taste of Spain and Cyprus has finally arrived in McDonald's nationwide.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:10:15 +0100
More than 20 fire engines scrambled to major blaze in Tidworth
MORE than 20 fire engines have been scrambled to a major blaze in Tidworth on Tuesday afternoon (July 26).

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:50:00 +0100
Fire service will remain on scene in Tidworth for 'number of hours' as response scaled back
THE fire service has announced that crews will remain on the scene for 'a number of hours' more, following an intial call to a major blaze in Tidworth on Tuesday morning (July 26).

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Andover man who took cocaine banned for drug driving on the A303
AN Andover man has been disqualified from driving for three years.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:19:40 +0100
MP convenes cross-government meeting to help residents during ‘plain wrong’ strikes
A NORTH Hampshire MP has described the upcming railway strikes as 'plain wrong' as he conves a cross-government meeting to navigate response over the next 48 hours.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shepherds Row residents ‘furious’ as Aster charges them for ‘unnecessary’ maintenance work
RESIDENTS at a block of flats in Andover have been left feeling ‘furious’ after they say they have been ‘overcharged’ by their housing provider for ‘unnecessary’ maintenance work.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Kit Malthouse MP speaks out about improving dentist access in area
Extra funding and accountability at a local level must help more people access NHS dentists in places like Andover and Tadley, Kit Malthouse MP has said.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
HHFT encourage patients to 'go green' by using digital services
PATIENTS are being encouraged to ‘go green’ by using digital services on offer designed to bring care closer to people’s homes whilst working to make hospitals more sustainable.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:47:51 +0100
Eden motor group raises money for charities and local communities like Macmillan Cancer Support
A CAR dealership has been busy partaking in coffee mornings, charity football matches, motor challenges and sponsoring football clubs, all in the name of charity.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Road closures: seven for Test Valley drivers this week
DRIVERS in and around Test Valley will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:30:46 +0100
Train users warned ahead of RMT strike
TRAIN users from Basingstoke have been warned to plan their travels ahead of the RMT strike.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:24:08 +0100
Hampshire rail strikes: What you need to know if travelling by train this week
Hampshire travellers will need to be informed on what's going on during the rail strikes this week

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Battle Proms at Highclere Castle to support SSAFA, Armed Forces charity
RESIDENTS in Hampshire have been invited to a spectacular open-air picnic concert which has been organised to support the Armed Forces charity.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:38:08 +0100
Brits heading to Spain face proving they can spend £85 a day in new rule
Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they can afford their stay.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:40:08 +0100
Martin Lewis issues two-month warning to UK households amid 'horrendous' energy price hike
The Money Saving Expert founder shared the message ahead of a further increase in energy bills expected this winter.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:20:57 +0100
Recap: Updates from Andover Town Council Extraordinary Meeting at the Guildhall
Good evening and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you updates from Andover Town Council's Extraordinary meeting on Monday, July 25,

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:55:15 +0100
Southampton Airport job vacancies and how much you can earn
Southampton Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs, here are the vacancies you can apply for right now.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:54:21 +0100
See the hotspots for radioactive radon gas across Hampshire
It’s colourless, odourless and tasteless but high levels of this gas can increase the risk of cancer – see the interactive map showing Hampshire’s radon hotspots.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:52:03 +0100
Flybe launches new summer routes from Southampton to France
NEW routes from Southampton to France have been launched this summer.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Another new sponsor joins Pride of Andover 2022 event
THE Pride of Andover Awards has welcomed another new category sponsor for this year's event.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Andover to have first Summer Fayre next month at Vigo park
ANDOVER’s first Summer Fayre will be held at Vigo Road Recreation Ground.



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