A FORMER mayor prosecuted for breaching an enforcement notice issued by his own council has said he is "very sorry".

AS a period of national mourning begins, the Advertiser took to the streets of Andover to ask residents to share their reactions to the Queen’s passing.

AN ANDOVER man died on the railway at Grateley, an inquest heard today, Thursday September 15.

FOR Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) a Hampshire charity has organised various events for everyone to attend to raise both money and awareness.

Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

A MAN has admitted causing animal cruelty after a gang broke into a zoo and allegedly began abusing animals and damaging their enclosures.

OVER 300 people gathered last Sunday on September 11 at St Mary's church in Andover to mourn the Queen.

A CIVIC service will be held this Sunday evening at St Mary's Church in Andover in memory of the Queen.

A FAMILY business in Hurstbourne Tarrant celebrates a year since moving into bigger showroom and their new trade counter.

A COMMUNITY group based in Andover is planning to lead children in a procession in Harmony Woods as part of the International Day of Peace.

TV wildlife presenter, zoologist and conservationist Megan McCubbin has officially opened a new annexe at the National Bird of Prey Hospital near Andover - increasing the facility’s capacity to care for injured and sick birds of prey.

The Food Standards Agency has issued a ‘do not eat’ warning

Users of the social media app, TikTok, have reported outrages with other service today.

Customers of the Lloyds banking group have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

A POPULAR café in Tadley has been voted as the winner of Gazette and Advertiser Café of the Year contest.

The fast food restaurant chain has announced its opening hours on the day of the Queen's funeral

A BOOK of condolence has been opened at The Lights theatre in Andover to allow residents to pay their respects to the Queen.

A few places will be screening the Queen's funeral in Hampshire on Monday, September 19

THE search for Test Valley’s business leader of the future is on, as 14-18 year olds across the borough are invited to take part in the contest.

PATIENTS, visitors and staff are no longer required to wear a face mask inside Basingstoke, Andover and Winchester hospitals.

Mourners have already joined the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state which begins at 5pm.

Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

Planned roadworks will be paused from this week until after the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey.

THE owner of a popular and well-loved riding school in Andover has been left feeling "anxious and on edge" after the school was broken into.

A PROVISIONAL licence holder in Andover, who 'had popped out to get a dip', was stopped by police and tested positive for drugs. 

AN AWARD-WINNING artist has thanked Andover BID as her art gallery in town is celebrating its third anniversary.

ANDOVER has lost a wonderful mum and shopkeeper as she sadly died last week.

Archers from all over the south-east of England and further afield took part in the regional field archery championships.

HUNDREDS of people filled Andover High Street on Sunday as the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Test Valley read the proclamation of King Charles III.

A FREE workshop as part of Andover Business Week will be focussing on menopause. 

The strike on South Western Railway for September 15 and 17 will now not take place

ONE lane is currently blocked on the A303 near Andover due to an 'incident'.

EDEN Motor Group celebrates after raising thousands of pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support and encourages people to get involved to help.

Born in 1894, Prince of Wales served in the First World War and subsequently took up the duties of royal life with some enthusiasm

HOLLIE Cradduck and Jordan Stuart walked Test Way in a day on Monday to raise money for Macmillan Cancer.

TESCO shoppers can help support Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK by rounding up their shop to the nearest £1 at self service tills.

King Charles III has been formally declared the nation’s new monarch, after the death of his mother, the Queen.

A MAN has been jailed after making a “criminal career” out of stealing cars in a rural part of Basingstoke, a court has heard.

HAMPSHIRE residents have been invited to a public event held in Winchester on Sunday, September 11 following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

King Charles III gave his first address to the nation following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

William and Kate will become the Prince and Princess of Wales, as revealed in King Charles' first speech as monarch

A NEW vegan market is making its way to Andover this autumn.

AN ANDOVER man has created his second book to help raise money for The Leprosy Mission, which aims to get rid of the infectious disease worldwide.

CHILDREN and adults are welcome to join Alresford Alpacas meet and greet and pumpkin decorating next month for Halloween.

A TRIBUTE band to Coldplay will be heading to Andover to keep audiences entertained with all the bands famous to hits.

FOOD hygiene ratings have been released for five restaurants and takeaways across Test Valley.

In the touching speech to the nation, King Charles shared a special message to his youngest son and daughter-in-law

The announcement comes after King Charles III was formally declared as the new monarch following the death of his mother aged 96.

King Charles III will formally be declared King on Saturday morning at the Accession Council but what will happen next?

King Charles III will formally be declared King in the first televised Accession Council on Saturday.