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Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Almost £30k still up for grabs from Test Valley cost of living scheme
ALMOST £30k still up for grabs from Test Valley Borough Council’s Cost of Living Grant scheme

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Mixed emotions for residents as Andover grain silos are demolished
Grain silos in the heart of Andover are being demolished as part of a plan to redevelop the site into a distribution hub.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire County Council and police speak on cycling accidents
HAMPSHIRE County Council has responded to recent data placing the area as the second worst for cycling accidents in the UK since 2012.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:10:28 +0000
Hampshire Hospitals Trust emergency departments 'extremely busy'
HAMPSHIRE hospitals have been experiencing 'extremely busy' times in its emergency departments.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Andover College students to showcase talent in Cinderella panto
Andover College’s Performing Arts department will be showcasing their talents at this year’s performance of Cinderella.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Lawrie McMenemy turns on Christmas lights in Stockbridge
The Christmas lights switch on in Stockbridge attracted a crowd of several hundred.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:12:46 +0000
Police warn residents to keep vehicles safe after delivery van stolen
POLICE are reminding residents how to keep their vehicle safe after a delivery van has been stolen in Over Wallop.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Armed forces families treated to screening of Arthur Christmas
ARMED forces families in Andover have been treated to a free screening of a Christmas film.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:15:05 +0000
Harrow Way students enjoy day of team-building with Army personnel
STUDENTS from a school in Andover enjoyed a day of team-building and experiences delivered by three teams of Army personnel.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire police help donate thousands of toys to those in need
MORE than 2,000 presents have been donated as part of Christmas Toy Appeal.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Shops get upgraded radio systems from Andover BID
SHOPS in Andover have been given upgraded two-way radio systems to ensure that businesses can speak to each other.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:45:34 +0000
Scarlet Fever symptoms as parents urged to be on the 'lookout'
Officials said they can “fully understand” that parents are concerned about rising cases.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:32:58 +0000
Bird flu cases confirmed in Marwell Zoo and Highclere
Bird flu cases have been confirmed in two locations in Hampshire by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:55:03 +0000
Strep A: Child at Hampshire school dies after contracting virus
A CHILD has died after being diagnosed with an invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) infection.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Road closures: Nine for Andover drivers to be aware of
DRIVERS in Andover will have 11 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000
The ARK bar in Andover town centre celebrates at its opening night
A NEW Andover bar that opened this weekend celebrated with free live entertainment as it welcomed all their customers.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:01:26 +0000
Crufts winner’s dog ‘mauled visitor’, Salisbury Crown Court hears
An award-winning dog breeder’s Belgian Malinois mauled a visitor to her home, a court has been told.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
The Lights: Beauty and the Beast ballet set to come to Andover
A THEATRE in Andover is all set to bring Beauty and the Beast ballet to Andover this festive season.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
King's Somborne allotments: Developer celebrates homes approval
In October, planners at Test Valley Borough Council approved a scheme for 18 homes on a 2.5-hectare site located on Furzedown Road – which is currently used for allotments.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The Andover Santa Cruise returns to raise money for hospice
THE festive season is upon us and the team behind a Santa cruise has been busy planning a calendar of opportunities for children to meet Santa.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Andover man given prison time for arson attack on ex's home
AN Andover man has been handed an 18 month prison sentence after setting fire to his former girlfriend's home.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:27:59 +0000
Strep A: Hampshire survivor Alex Lewis sends message to parents
A Hampshire dad who had all four limbs amputated after contracting Strep A has issued a warning to parents

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Andover Winter Wonderland organisers come under criticism from shops
Families enjoyed Andover’s first Winter Wonderland – with stalls, rides and performances – but for some, the event left them disappointed and frustrated.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Hospital bed shortage could cause urgent and cancer surgery delay
URGENT surgery and cancer surgery may have to be delayed because of a predicted bed shortage over the winter at Hampshire hospitals, the Gazette can reveal.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
First Winter Wonderland brings delight to Andover residents
SMILING faces were everywhere at the first Andover Winter Wonderland.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
GENKO's proposed developments in Whitchurch criticised
PROPOSALS to build a massive housing development in Whitchurch are 'flawed, and unjustified, a councillor has said.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Andover business MRT Castings named company of the year
ANDOVER based company that trippled the size of its business in weeks to support Covid-19 pandemic is named "company of the year" at industry awards.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:07:37 +0000
Strep A: All you need to know from symptoms to treatment
A separate case has been reported in Wales, taking the known UK total to six.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Santa grotto for dogs comes to Hampshire next week
HAS YOUR dog been naughty or nice this year?

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Eight Andover eateries receive new food hygiene ratings
THE latest food hygiene ratings have been released for a group of eateries in Test Valley

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
David Borrett column: Building that made way for George Yard car park
Described as a summerhouse, this building's original location would have been in the back garden of Lloyd’s bank.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Musician Nicholas Martin returns to Andover for Christmas concert
NICHOLAS Martin, BEM, will be performing at the WEOS concert in Weyhill this December.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Young apprentice receives generous tool donation from Aster
A YOUNG apprentice from Andover has been gifted £250 worth of new tools from a Hampshire-based housing association.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Stockbridge Christmas concert set to return with harpist Harriet Adie
STOCKBRIDGE music concert returns next week with an invited guest; a renowned harpist and composer.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000
BT force residents in Andover to go paperless due to postal strikes
RESIDENTS in Andover have been left angry and upset after being told by BT that they have been forced to go paperless due to the postal strikes, a councillor has said.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000
LETTER: Campaigners thank you for keeping parks beautiful
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Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Grateley House School rated 'good' after Ofsted inspection
A SCHOOL for children with special educational needs is celebrating after being rated “Good” by Ofsted.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Latest planning applications submitted to Test Valley Borough Council
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 27 November 2022. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10...

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
The Lights: Staff recommend the upcoming shows they can't wait to see
STAFF who work at a theatre in Andover have put together a list of shows they can't wait to see in 2023.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Southern Water hunts down wrongly plumbed pipes
Southern Water has discovered dozens of households and business premises across the region have been sending their waste directly into surface water drains instead of sewers.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Test Valley Borough Council spent more than £350k on temporary housing
FIGURES reveal Test Valley Borough council have spent £368k in the last year on temporary homeless housing as people struggle to afford their rent.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Four people sentenced at magistrates' court from the Andover area
A DISQUALIFIED driver has been banned from getting behind the wheel a year after she was caught driving.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 10:28:37 +0000
UK drivers warned of £2,500 fine for driving with Christmas tree
You could face a £2,500 fine and three penalty points on your licence for transporting a Christmas tree in you car this Christmas

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:48:09 +0000
Basingstoke and Andover gang who dealt cocaine jailed
FIVE members of an ‘effective, efficient and well organised’ drug gang who supplied huge quantities of cocaine in Andover and Basingstoke have been jailed for almost 25 years.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Redenham family living under death threat appeals to unknown attacker
Derek and Frances Gardner from Redenham, a small village outside Andover, haven’t slept peacefully for more than one year.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Hampshire hotel Heckfield Place in The Times' 100 Best Places to Stay
Heckfield Place was included in the top 100 places to stay list by The Times and Sunday Times for 2023

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Sports clubs to help tackle violence against women in Southampton
A POLICE boss is cracking down on violence against women and girls by working with Hampshire sports teams.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:08:42 +0000
Prolific burglar jailed for spate of thefts including in Tidworth area
A PROLIFIC burglar has been jailed for two years after carrying out burglaries in the Tidworth area.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000
More support needed to help those most in need in Hampshire
If the Conservative county council cannot persuade a Conservative Government even with the support of a Conservative Test Valley Borough Council to provide the necessary support who can?

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Ludgershall Town Council celebrates Christmas lights switch-on
LUDGERSHALL got into the festive spirit over the weekend as crowds gathered to enjoy a thoroughly merry time.



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