A CLASSIC children's series with episodes filmed in several Hampshire villages is set for a new lease of life in high-definition this Christmas.

THE UK’s largest dog welfare charity is asking people to consider the canine companions of people experiencing homelessness when writing letters to Santa this year.

AN ANDOVER primary school continues to be a 'good' graded school by Ofsted.

THE way pregnant people in Hampshire access urgent care is changing following the launch of a new app.

A SHOP and post office in Enham celebrated its 18th anniversary by sharing a cake with its customers.

THIS Christmas the charity founded by Supervet Professor Noel Fitzpatrick will help bring some festive cheer to households in Andover.

AN annual campaign to enforce drink and drug driving has been launched.

HAMPSHIRE ambulance service is the first in the country providing an antibody jab for babies to protect against dangerous virus.

ANDOVER business, Scientific Management International (SMI) celebrated a birthday milestone this week.

Here are all the areas affected in the UK as 100,000 nurses go on strike in December.

A WOMAN has been injured after her car overturned on a major road near Basingstoke on Sunday night, November 28.

DRIVERS in Andover will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

RESIDENTS are in for a treat when Andover's first winter wonderland is to set foot in down.

A FORMER Andover College deputy principal has published an imaginative novel about the human brain.

AN Andover man has been charged with a public order offence following an incident last week.

HAMPSHIRE County Council is set to start free activity schemes to lighten additional pressures that Christmas brings for low-income and vunerable families.

A COMMUNITY garden group has joined forces with a local Co-op to bury a time capsule in honour of the Queen.

A WOMAN BMX veteran from Basingstoke is returning to tracks 34 years after retirement.

ANDOVER Ladies Choir will be presenting a concert at Thruxton Memorial Hall in December to mark the return to performing at Christmas.

For the period leading up to Christmas Day, the UK can expect colder conditions, with overnight fog and frost.

ONE lane of a major road between Basingstoke and Andover has been closed following a crash.

These hacks will help you defrost your car windscreen in minutes, or prevent it from happening in the first place. One even went viral on TikTok for its speed.

AN ANDOVER charity has organised an affordable day out ahead of Christmas for all at Santas grotto.

Students and staff at The Wellington Academy in Ludgershall are celebrating after Ofsted once again rated the academy “Good” in all categories.

Here is a glimpse of the atmosphere Andover created on Friday, November 27, evening.

A SWIMMING club in Andover successfully applied for a Councillor Community Grant to purchase new equipment.

THOUSANDS of people gathered at Andover town centre on Friday evening to witness Christmas lights switch-on.

THE theme for the Andover Advertiser's Camera Club in November was "Perspective", allowing members to show off the world through their eyes.

HAMPSHIRE Hospitals Trust relies on dedicated workers from all over the world as new data shows a quarter of employees are not UK nationals. MORE

Good deeds stand the test of time and tend to play significant parts in people’s memories and lives. Stop and think of all those people that have done something nice for you, and how thinking about it can bring an involuntary smile to your face.

Bristol Street Motors have revealed Friday as the worst day for motorists

Turkey sandwiches, paper hats from crackers and changing into your new PJs after lunch; what is your favourite Christmas tradition?

Here is a selection of items you can find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, November 27.

All of this photo's view has now gone and the only point of reference is a glimpse of Swan Court to the far right

ANDOVER councillors have appointed a new clerk after the former one left the authority after more than ten years in the role.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a van he was driving crashed near Andover on Saturday morning (November 26).

Heavy delays are building in both directions on a major road west of Andover following a traffic incident.

A DRUG driver from Andover has been banned from getting behind the wheel.

ANDOVER Village hall fundraising committee celebrate after their fundraising event raised more than £3000 for two charities.

These are some of the best Christmas markets to visit.

PEOPLE looking to uncover their family history can now do so for free after probate records dating 500 years have been made available to search online for the first time.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

Drivers are being told of the small offences that could see them get points on their licences.

A MUCH beloved community lantern parade is returning to light up the streets of Whitchurch.

A VINEYARD by the River Test has announced the return of its winemakers’ dinner in addition to a number of festive events in its new tasting room.

EVERYONE in Andover is invited to fill up a bag with clothes and baby toys for £3 next month, thanks to voluntary organisation ACE.

RESIDENTS at a car home in Andover have been busy celebrating the homes 13th anniversary.

Ford Fiestas, Range Rovers and Volkswagen Golfs are among the most stolen cars in the UK for 2022

THREE Hampshire pubs have been named among the UK's best for a Sunday roast by a popular travel blog.

LUDGERSHALL bid farewell to a well-respected and popular man with a grand funeral.