AN ANDOVER man has been fined for driving without wearing a seatbelt.

A pub in Shipton Bellinger has closed its doors for the last time after serving loyal customers for 26 years.

XODUS, the exceptional Bob Marley and The Wailers Tribute Act are due to play live in The Lights arena later this year.

A HGV driver from Andover has been handed a fine after he drove a vehicle which exceeded the permitted weight.

Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Advertiser, out Friday (August 5)

The fire happened earlier this week

ANDOVER'S MP has said that the 'welfare and care' of residents must be a priority in discussion surrounding the merger between a disability charity and housing association.

AN ANDOVER woman who fought to be able to play football with the boys growing up has spoken out about how proud she is of the Lionesses.

AN ANDOVER care home will remain closed until the autumn, the county council has confirmed in response to calls for a decision on its future.

A COMPANY which makes children's car seats and pushchairs has confirmed that it will cease manufacturing at its Andover site at the end of this year.

ANDOVER’S neighbourhood policing team will be holding a public drop-in session in the Chantry Centre on Thursday (August 4).

AN ANDOVER pub organised a Pride Day to celebrate the LGBTQ culture.

A COMMUNITY football club in Andover has appointed a new chairman and secretary at its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Police officers have revealed that they stopped more than 150 unsafe vehicles during a week-long operation to improve road safety.

AN INDEPENDENT business owner has announced he will be leaving Andover town centre as he expands, citing “petty” council policies which he says have prevented him from finding suitable premises.

THE leader of the borough council has said he is ‘surprised and disappointed’ by the announcement that a disability charity is set to merge with a housing association later this year.

A village has been without some mobile or data signals for over a month and a business owner has been "massively" impacted.

The Pride of Andover Awards team has announbced that it will once again have the backing of local music venue The Rock House, supporting and sponsoring this year’s Arts Award category.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

A SPECIAL educational needs school near Andover has installed a selection of brand new equipment after asking its community for their views.

A FAMILY fund day at Andover Fire Station has raised more than £2,000 for charity.

A DISABILITY charity whose homes were rated 'inadequate' by inspectors last month has announced it will be merging with a housing association.

A POPULAR Andover ice cream shop will be offering a variety of their vast flavour selection at a pop-up stand in Vigo Park this summer.

A MAN who was arrested following an incident in Overton on Friday evening (July 29) has been released on bail.

A BRAND new cafe is set to open in Andover this week after the owners of popular SP cocktail bar announced a new venture.

THE Andover branch of Newbury Building Society celebrated 50 years last week, marking the momentous milestone with cake, balloons, and a special hamper competition for local members.

A Rotary Club has presented a cheque for £2000 to Andover's Foodbank.

A NURSERY is set to expand with the development of a new building and increased opening hours.

“A guide to Andover: you won’t have heard of it, and you won’t know where it is. I’ve just got home, and I’ve already forgotten where I’ve come from.”

ANDOVER town council will soon be tasked with appointing someone new into their administrative team following the resignation of their town clerk.

The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in extra time, securing the first major tournament title for any England team since 1966.

A COMMUNITY art project is set to run next month, celebrating the historic and iconic role of the Guildhall in Andover.

RESIDENTS are invited to a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career.

Most people who remember Andover in the 1970s will recall the Central Hotel.

Last weekend the eighth edition of Vineyards of Hampshire (VoH) Fizz Fest took place at Black Chalk Vineyard in Hampshire and welcomed 1000 people.

ANDOVER fire station is inviting residents along for an open day at the weekend.

Five famous faces you might not realise all went to school in Hampshire.

A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING improvised comedy troupe Austentatious are delighted to announce a tour for Autumn this year and residents are invited along.

THERE are only two weeks left to visit Mecca Bingo Andover before it shuts its doors for good.

THE leader of the borough council has explained why the authority's illegal encampments injunction has not been useful in the removal of travellers from Picket Twenty  this week.

A MAN has been arrested following an incident in Overton on Friday evening (July 29).

BRILLIANT photos from this year's proms in the Andover area feature in a supplement in the Andover Advertiser.

New Years Day drink driving

ANDOVER residents have voiced their concerns over proposed changes to bus services.

THE theme for Andover Camera Club for July was “celebrations" and we have picked out some of our favourite snaps to share with you.

HAMPSHIRE residents are invited to grab their tickets now for the hottest shows at Anvil Arts this autumn.

A hosepipe ban covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been announced as water companies look to manage reserves amid the continued heat.

TWO brothers from Overton undertook extraordinary challenges to raise money for a community pool.

HAMPSHIRE residents have bemoaned the county's poor bus network as staff shortages and cuts continue to blight passengers relying on public transport.

The ban comes into place in Hampshire on Friday, August 5