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Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Court round-up: Latest cases from Andover and surrounding area
A DRUNK driver has been banned from getting behind the wheel.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:45:19 +0000
Drivers warned of £5,000 fines ahead of Qatar World Cup
The home nations have been preparing for their opening World Cup fixtures with the tournament set to kick off this weekend in Qatar.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:45:51 +0000
DVLA scam email: Drivers warned of unpaid tax scam
Fraudsters are imitating the DVLA to try and convince drivers to hand over their personal details

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:44:49 +0000
How to get a FREE Costa Coffee drink for a whole week
Here's how you can get a free drink at Costa Coffee until November 24.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Test Valley councillor steps down from the role of climate champion
A TEST Valley borough councillor has resigned from the role of council’s climate emergency member champion due to a lack of progress.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Southern Water withdraw controversial drought plan for River Test
Southern Water has dropped its application for a drought permit that campaigners say would have harmed fish in the River Test.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
CarFest 2023: Dates and line-up announced, ticket sales begin
Dates have been announced and ticket sales started for a popular festival taking place in Hampshire.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
House prices in Andover: Sale prices continue to rise
ANDOVER house prices increased throughout September, whilst prices of houses across the South East decreased.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Long-running Christmas Carol Concert returns to Andover
A LONG-standing Christmas carol concert is returning for the first time since 2019.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Museum to teach about failed air raid during Second World War
RESIDENTS are invited to discover the tragic events that lead to a failed raid during  World War II.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Andover Choral Society Christmas concert set to impress
RESIDENTS are being invited to begin the festive season with a community choir.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Council passes motion to maintain quality of Test Valley water bodies
TEST Valley Borough Council passed a motion to sustain pressure on Southern Water to maintain the quality of water bodies.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Test Valley Borough Council offers support to Ukrainian refugees
A SERIES of health hubs will provide advice on housing options and support for Ukrainian refugees.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Children in Need: Andover driving school taking part in relay
A DRIVING school in Andover participated in the BBC Children in Need’s Big Learner Relay.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Hampshire fire service: More than 100 firefighters leave their jobs
LOW pay and tighter budgets led to more than 100 firefighters leaving their jobs across Hampshire last year.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Andover town centre gears up for Christmas Festival
ANDOVER is getting ready for a Christmas Festival that includes a pop-up market, live music and light shows.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Unknown person gives a poppy wreath to Andover's Millennium Man
AN UNKNOWN person has knitted a wreath full of poppies and placed it in the hands of Andover’s Millennium Man.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Andover town crier competition to go ahead despite event refusal
A COMMUNITY interest company has decided to go ahead with a town crier competition in Andover in a different format.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Train lines in Basingstoke and Andover set to close for weekend works
RESIDENTS will face disruption on train lines in Basingstoke and Andover this weekend while engineering works are carried out.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
The Lights: Catch Us If You Can variety show set to impress in Andover
A 1960s variety show including The Beatles and The Rolling Stone tribute acts is heading to a theatre in Andover.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Overton: Application to build home at Court Drove approved
PERMISSION has been granted allowing the erection of a self-build dwelling despite concerns the access would exit near to a school.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:16:51 +0000
UK weather: Met Office forecasts snowfall could hit THIS WEEK
Temperatures are set to plummet as early as this week with snowfall expected in large parts of the UK.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:58:10 +0000
Hampshire Constabulary adds Isle of Wight to its name
The order was laid down in Parliament gaining support from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords before a final vote to become Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Andover Foodbanks sees stark rise in food parcel numbers
NEW figures show more than 2,000 more food parcels were handed out between April and September in Test Valley than over the same period in 2021.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:56:19 +0000
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt unveils tax hikes for millions
Jeremy Hunt announced tax rises and spending cuts, while energy bills are set to rise

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Andover friends to climb Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity
A GROUP of friends from Andover are planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for a diabetes charity.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Andover College dance students impress during annual show
ANDOVER College dance students showcased an incredible amount of talent during their annual dance show.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Reader shares views on pavement parking after complaint
I recently reported a car which was parked almost totally on the footpath, literally blocking it.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Hawk Conservancy to hold fundraising Christmas market in Andover
AN UPCOMING fundraising christmas market in Andover will feature 60 stall holders and various Christmas ideas.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:34:26 +0000
Man in his 30s stabbed in Andover during an assault in Vincent Drive
A MAN in his 30s has been stabbed in Andover during an assault.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Diana’s silk gown: Elizabeth Emanuel gifts art to Whitchurch Silk Mill
A UNIQUE work of art has been donated to Whitchurch Silk Mill that remembers the weavers who helped to wind the silk for Diana’s bridal gown.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:35:00 +0000
Andover honours the fallen with Remembrance parade - in pictures
A REMEMBRANCE Sunday parade took place on November 13 to honour the service men and women of Great Britain.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bury Hill: Schoolchildren to help plant around 1,000 trees
Test Valley Borough Council purchased the land, near Upper Clatford, using money secured from developer contributions to help improve access to the countryside.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Michelin star chefs to cook at the Greyhound on the Test for charity
THREE Michelin Star chefs will be cooking at the Greyhound on Test for a series of one-off suppers to raise money for charity.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:56:09 +0000
Hampshire Life: Snap up £10 Amazon gift voucher with subscription
What to buy the person who has everything…? Why not buy a gift that lasts all year!

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
BBC Children In Need 2022: When is it and how to take part
Whether you're looking to donate to some good causes or don your Pudsey ears for a night of entertainment, here's everything you need to know. 

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:20:11 +0000
A34 crash leaves Vauxhall Astra in central reservation
A CRASH northbound on the A34 has resulted in a car hitting the central reservation on Tuesday morning.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Hurstbourne Forge preparing for Christmas market
AFTER the success of their christmas market last year, family business Hurstbourne Forge are preparing for their market to return this month.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
More than 100 coronavirus patients are in Hampshire hospitals
FIGURES show an alarming amount of coronavirus patients currently in Hampshire hospitals.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
The Lights: Residents invited to enjoy Christmas shows in Andover
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to come along to a theatre in Andover to enjoy a whole of magical Christmas shows.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Whitchurch man's barrister goes to Wales for Isle of Wight court case
A furious Isle of Wight Crown Court judge asks a barrister why he went to Newport in Wales rather than on the Isle of Wight.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:17:55 +0000
Tesco Christmas shoppers struggle in long queues as site crashes
Tesco Delivery Saver customers were told they could book a Christmas slot from 6am on November 15

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:15:27 +0000
New heart centre opens at Basingstoke hospital
A NEW heart centre has opened at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital to provide emergency and elective cardiac procedure.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
BATS cast of Shrek meet special guests at charity show
THE cast of Shrek entertained families at a special charity performance at the Haymarket Theatre.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire police to crack down on knife crime and violence
A "WEEK of action" has been launched to crack down on knife crime and violence.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:08:25 +0000
Former BBC Top Gear presenter Sue Baker dies as family pays tribute
After 100 episodes Baker moved aside in 1991 to make way for Jeremy Clarkson.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:15:22 +0000
Martin Lewis issues Black Friday shopping advice in hilarious TikTok
The MoneySavingExpert founder took to social media on Monday evening to share a 'memo' ahead of the biggest shopping period of the year. 

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Covid in Test Valley: Five more deaths recorded but cases dropping
A total of 278 people had died in Test Valley when the UK coronavirus dashboard was updated on Thursday, November 10.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:13:25 +0000
Parklands Hospital murder: Trial date set for teenager
Owen Herbert, 19, of The Green, Overton, attended via a video link at Winchester Crown Court on Monday, November 14.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Hampshire County Council calls for urgent Government support
The leader of Hampshire County Council has warned it is 'sleepwalking' into financial disaster.



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