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Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Andover students taking part in 24-hour Sportathon to help fund new gym
Taking place at John Hanson Community School in Andover, the event will begin at 3.05pm on Thursday, March 19, and run until the same time the following day.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Children's charity reveals new name as it spreads into other areas
The newly named Raising Twenty1 supports children with Down syndrome and their families across north Hampshire and beyond.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Vigo Park £3.5m transformation set to receive feedback from residents
Public drop-in sessions will be held over the coming weeks to gather community feedback on the proposed transformation of Vigo Park in Andover.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000'Superb' apartment for sale in sought-after development for £220,000
'Beautifully presented' two-bed apartment is for sale in Saxon Heights, Andover, for £220,000.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:09:09 +0000Live - Delays reported following vehicle fire on Hampshire road
Delays have been reported on a major Hampshire road following a vehicle fire.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Weyhill garden centre unveils new-look restaurant with nod to its history
Hillier Garden Centre in Weyhill has reopened its freshly redesigned eatery under the new name Edwin & Betsy’s, paying tribute to the company’s original founders.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000From Weyhill to Channel Islands - Andover woman reflects as she prepares to turn 68
Age 68 is the next age approaching; it is difficult to believe, yet I checked my driving licence, and it seems correct.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000'Missed opportunity' - business chief criticises Spring Statement
A Hampshire business leader has criticised the Chancellor’s Spring Statement.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:25:51 +0000New team launched to tackle the 'fatal five' of road offences
A new £1m police taskforce has been launched to tackle the “fatal five” of motoring offences.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Proud family business steps into Pride of Andover Awards spotlight
A proud family business is stepping into the spotlight as a headline sponsor.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Old Poundstretcher building demolished as plans for Andover's new theatre progress
Demolition of Andover’s former Poundstretcher is complete, making way for a new 400-seat theatre under Test Valley Borough Council’s Andover Masterplan.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:34:48 +0000Facial recognition to roll out on Andover High Street WITH vans
Live Facial Recognition vans will be heading to Andover High Street for the first time next week, to help our teams target criminals and keep our communities safe.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Zoo's crucial role in saving one of the world's rarest gazelles
Marwell Wildlife is leading vital efforts to save the endangered slender-horned gazelle.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Campaign launched as nearly one in five miss NHS appointments
NHS is urging use of NHS App push notifications to reduce missed GP appointments.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Owners of High Score Arcades Andover thank public for brilliant first weekend
A family-friendly arcade has been met with enthusiastic support.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000'One-of-a-kind' family home on the market for £675,000
Mayfield House, a detached four-bedroom home in Upper Clatford, is for sale at £675,000
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Final 'Attitude of Gratitude' award presented in Andover to Andover Radio's Ben
A well-known voice in the community has been honoured for his positive impact.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Andover Blue Cross shop reopens to excitement after refurb
The Andover Blue Cross store on High Street reopened on Saturday, March 7, following a week-long refurbishment that has given the shop a modern makeover.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Long standing Andover business to change ownership after 51 years
Pennies Haberdashery, which has been a fixture of Andover for 51 years, is changing ownership as owner Penelope Sinclair has decided to step down after 37 years.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Women and girls empowered by free self-defence initiative across Hampshire
A self-defence project for women and girls has empowered more than 500 people across Hampshire
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Diversion in place for up to eight-week A343 closure as water works continue
A section of the A343 will be closed from March 16 as a £250,000 water supply upgrade continues
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000In the Dock: Man handed points for using phone while driving and other cases
Aldershot and Basingstoke magistrates’ courts: driving offences, theft and disqualified driving among latest cases.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fitting of five shops submitted to give development new purpose
The proposal involves installing new frontages, external shutters, and air-conditioning units at the Mundy Road site.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Councillor urges everyone to know where to find defibrillators in Andover
Test Valley Borough Councillor Iris Andersen has raised concerns over the knowledge of defibrillators around Andover.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000Only one third of homes not taking part in food waste recycling scheme
Nearly two thirds of Test Valley are taking advantage of the food waste recycling scheme that was rolled out nearly six months ago
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000I was made redundant recently and now am floundering financially - what can I do?
I’ve found myself in a really difficult financial situation and I don’t know where to turn. I was made redundant recently and now I'm finding it hard to keep up with my bills and am getting into debt - what can I do?
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000PHOTOS - The 10 Andover costumes that stole the show this World Book Day
Children across the UK celebrated World Book Day 2026 with creative costumes as schools marked the annual event with book vouchers, photos and fun.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000New 'artisan' markets set for popular Hampshire bird of prey trust
A new series of artisan markets is set to launch, promising a full day out.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:29:05 +0000Vehicle catches fire on A303 slip road near Picket Twenty
A vehicle caught alight on the A303 slip road near Picket Twenty.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:18:49 +0000LIVE: Reported car fire on A303 slip road
We have received reports of a car fire on the A303 near Picket Twenty. Live updates as we gather more information.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000In the fight against loneliness, should you consider moving to Andover?
Apparently, there’s a worldwide “epidemic” of loneliness, with up to 22 per cent of people affected. And in the sad, developed world, Japan leads the way.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Looking back: 164 years since the beginning of the Andover and Redbridge railway
One hundred and sixty-four years ago – Friday 7 March 1862.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:33:06 +0000Main road and motorway closed after late night vehicle fire
A vehicle fire led to a main road and a motorway being closed near Andover
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man, 21, given points on licence for crossing solid white line while driving
Tommy Rogers, 21, of Andover, fined £99 and given 3 penalty points for crossing a solid white line on the A343, Stockbridge, Hampshire, in his BMW
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000GP surgery backs NHS plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040
A GP surgery is backing an NHS plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Padel and a gym could come to Andover Business Park
The proposed facility is set for Centurion House, Central Way, within the Walworth Business Park, and detailed in a planning application awaiting approval.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:04:00 +0000Martin Lewis on the little-known HMRC rule that lets families pass on £1m tax-free
Families could pass on up to £1 million without paying inheritance tax, according to a new beginner’s guide from money expert Martin Lewis.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:45:00 +0000Nationwide warns borrowers 'rates are climbing' - here’s how much you could pay
Nationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25%. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:20:00 +0000‘Hidden’ Blue Badge parking rules catching drivers out – what you need to know
A mobility expert has revealed the most common mistakes that lead to fines of up to £1,000.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000People's Postcode Lottery players in Hampshire raise over £7m
The funds have supported Mary’s Meals, an international charity that provides daily school meals to some of the world’s poorest children.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Group hit the mat in prestigious national judo competition
A sports team has been celebrating after success at a prestigious national competition
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000German Shepherd rescue group's walk in the countryside
More than a dozen dogs and their owners took part in a scenic group walk in the countryside.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Watch - Andover mobility company's video featuring 93-year-old 'legend' goes viral
Alistair, from Andover, has gone viral after featuring in a heart warming campaign by the much loved DF Mobility that captured the hearts of thousands.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:10:03 +0000UK holiday firm collapses into liquidation with all trips cancelled
A holiday firm which ran trips abroad and around the UK, including the Cotswolds, has collapsed into liquidation with all trips cancelled.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:07:35 +0000Turkey's largest warship and three other naval vessels spotted on south coast
Four Turkish naval vessels have been sighted in the Solent off the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday, March 3).
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:32:55 +0000New all-ages arcade opens in Andover offering more than 60 games
The new entertainment venue launched on March 7 at units 16-18 in the Chantry Centre, offering an “amusement only” experience with more than 60 games.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Last-minute Mother's Day lunch with bird twist available in Andover
The Hawk Conservancy Trust has availability for a last-minute Mother's Day treat.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:47:03 +0000Salmon fishing suspended on section of River Test due to 'critically low levels'
The decision has been made by the Barker Mill Family Trust on its stretch of the river, with the suspension in place for the 2026 season.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:29:59 +0000The incredible Hampshire acts vying for victory in Britain's Got Talent
Rafferty Coope and SOS are showing that Hampshire's got talent in this year's Britain's Got Talent contest on ITV
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Councillors hail £1.09m investment for provision at Andover school
Harrow Way in Andover will receive £1.09 million to develop a new Resourced Provision (RP) centre for students with autism, creating up to 15 specialist places.