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Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:45:51 +0000
Take on this tricky pub quiz and see how much you really know
Think you're good at general knowledge? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Andover Advertiser Camera Club take stunning images of nature to kick off 2026
In January, the photographers were tasked with submitting images for 'My Andover'.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vibrant kingfisher spotted at Anton Lakes is our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a vibrant kingfisher perched delicately on a lichen-covered branch, its brilliant blue and orange plumage glowing in the soft natural light.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire nurse awarded prestigious Queen’s Nurse title for outstanding care
The award celebrates nurses who demonstrate exceptional commitment to patient care and continuous learning.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:46:42 +0000
This little known HMRC Self Assessment tick box could get you a £2000 tax rebate
"Anyone saving into a personal pension or other ‘relief at source’ scheme can get higher rate relief – but only if they claim it," says former pensions minister

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:45:02 +0000
HMRC tax deadline help as accountant reveals 5 key investigation triggers to avoid
Liam Palmer says: "There are several common factors that can increase the likelihood of an HMRC enquiry or investigation for a UK limited company."

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:42:26 +0000
Poundland to close another 7 stores in the UK during February - see the full list
Poundland is set to shut another seven stores across the UK in February - see the full list.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:41:35 +0000
Vet issues urgent safety warning to cat owners over hidden dangers
Both indoor and outdoor cats face common winter risks requiring attention from pet owners.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:40:46 +0000
'Genuine boost' for UK drivers as petrol prices fall to lowest level in 5 years
New analysis from RAC Fuel Watch shows that the average UK price of unleaded petrol dropped to 131.91p per litre in January

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:38:55 +0000
The rare Royal Mint £1 coin worth for more than £100
The 2017 coin, which features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Nations of the Crown design on the reverse, sold for £112.08

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:37:10 +0000
DVLA clamping warning to UK drivers as more than 56,000 clamped in 2025
Failure to tax your car can result in escalating fines, up to £2,500, and could see your vehicle clamped.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:37:51 +0000
Warning over looming 'shortage' of common paracetamol in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care issued a notice this month that co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets will be in short supply

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:35:53 +0000
You could be fined £400 for making these common recycling mistakes
Many do not even realise they are doing it, but could still be hit with fines of up to £400.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:34:30 +0000
Car experts urge drivers to drive in the middle lane - this is why
Aquaplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between the tyres and the road surface, removing grip entirely.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:33:20 +0000
£40 compensation payments to be paid for smart meter delays from next month
Ofgem said tougher smart meter rules will come into force from February

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:31:23 +0000
Lidl, Tesco, TK Maxx and more issue 'do not eat' warnings as products recalled
Major UK supermarkets, including Tesco and Lidl, have issued "do not eat" warnings for a range of reasons this week.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:28:54 +0000
Tesco, Hobbycraft, Waitrose and more warn shoppers 'stop using it immediately'
The Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) issued recall alerts for items sold at some of the UK's biggest retailers this week.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:30:00 +0000
M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of January 30 to February 1

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Interactive comedy adventure with Frankenstein's baby coming to Andover
The story follows the life of Professor Frankenstein, a lonely and brilliant scientist who seeks connection and creates a baby named Franky.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Test Valley Business Awards confirms sponsors and new categories for 2026
Test Valley’s Business Awards will return in 2026 to recognise and celebrate achievements across the region.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Council hosting forum for landlords ahead of new rental law
By working closely with local landlords, the council plans to assist in adhering to new regulations and maintaining high service standards for tenants.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:16:21 +0000
Flood alerts issued for villages as river and groundwater levels continue to rise
The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for villages in the Test Valley as river and groundwater levels continue to rise following recent rainfall.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Thousands of extra urgent dental appointments available throughout Hampshire
These urgent appointments are for patients who are likely to be in significant pain and require urgent treatment.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Anger as HGV's destroy 'beautiful, lush, green verges' on Floral Way
Residents in Andover have raised concerns after green verges along Floral Way were left badly damaged by heavy vehicles and parked cars.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:54:07 +0000
Man ordered to pay more than £1k after dumping household waste along rural lane
A man has been ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work and pay more than £1,000 after dumping household waste in Kings Somborne.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:46:28 +0000
Andover man arrested after 21,000 tonnes of waste dumped in Oxfordshire
An Andover man has been arrested after thousands of tonnes of rubbish were dumped in a field in Kidlington, near Oxfordshire.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted for three new houses on grazing land near Picket Piece
The application, made to Test Valley Borough Council, seeks permission to develop a 0.23-hectare site with one three-bedroom house and two four-bedroom houses.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'We’d be lost without it': Andover music group changes lives affected by dementia
The Andover Memory Choir, founded in 2018, uses the power of music to bring connection, joy and moments of memory back into everyday life for those who are affected by dementia.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home where resident was given wrong dose for 2 days rated 'requires improvement'
A care home where a patient was given the wrong amount of medication for two days has been rated requires improvement.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:45:36 +0000
6 million to get Warm Home Discount as £150 continues 'for rest of the decade'
Around 6 million households will get the £150 Warm Home Discount every winter until the end of the decade, says Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:42:50 +0000
Train passengers missing out on £80m a year in delays compensation - how to claim
Train passengers are missing out on more than £80 million a year due to “unacceptable” compensation claims processes for delayed journeys.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:40:41 +0000
Can you stop people parking outside your house? UK rules if there are no yellow lines
Here are the rules around people parking in front of your home if there are no yellow lines in the UK.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:31:04 +0000
Wetherspoon confirms full list of new pubs opening across the UK in next 6 months
This is the full list of new JD Wetherspoon pubs opening across the UK by July 2026 - is one opening near you?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000
'Delaying elections for administrative convenience risks undermining trust'
I am pleased that ministers have now confirmed elections will proceed across Hampshire as planned.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Northern area planning applications: what may be coming to your area?
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 25 January 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 ...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Flooding: 'It is worse now than it was before' as key road drainage issues prevail
Surface water is affecting Vigo Road in Andover, with residents frustrated by what they see as an ongoing drainage issue.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'Rural terrorism' demands determined response and this is what we are doing
If you target our countryside and the people who live and work in it, there will be serious consequences.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Bank confirms it will be closing its Andover branch this year
Santander has confirmed that its Andover branch will close next year as part of a major shake-up of its UK network.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Charity dog walk taking place this weekend in aid of rescued German Shepherds
All dogs, big or small, are being welcomed to the German Shepherd social walk in aid of German Shepherd Rescue South.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:17:27 +0000
Secondary school forced to close due to faulty fire alarm
Stonehenge School on Holders Road in Amesbury has been forced to close this morning, Thursday, January 29.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Attitude of Gratitude campaigner offers to speak to schools across Test Valley
Manuela Wahnon, who founded and leads Andover’s Attitude of Gratitude campaign, is offering her services to deliver assemblies to both Key Stage 1 pupils and secondary school students.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Andover woman uses poetry to raise awareness of Parkinson's
Alongside her husband, Stephen, she has worked tirelessly to help people better understand the daily realities of the condition, which affects far more than movement alone.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council loses appeal after axing autistic child’s EHCP during dad's Navy posting
Hampshire County Council acted unlawfully in ending a disabled child’s EHCP during a Royal Navy deployment, Court of Appeal rules; SEND law

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:33:05 +0000
Warning to Brits heading abroad this year over travel insurance mistake
Holiday goers are being warned to check their 12-month coverage policies as buying in bulk may leave them uncovered on certain trips.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:33:54 +0000
New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k - can you solve it?
The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:32:06 +0000
Drivers issued road markings warning but do you know what they mean?
Road markings can be confusing even for a confident driver as the shape, colour and location all affect their meaning.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Saddle up for a fun Wild West charity barn dance
Yee-hah! Dust off your cowboy boots and grab your hat for a Wild West-themed barn dance at Littleton Memorial Hall on Saturday February 21.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Council exploring ways to better protect Test Valley's chalk streams
A National Landscape designation is made by Natural England and is one of the highest forms of landscape protection in the country.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'This year’s interiors mood is less about perfection and more about personality'
As we step into the new year, the most inviting homes won’t be the most polished – they’ll be the most personal.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Former police chief superintendent takes on security role in Andover
Venture Security is aiming for sustained growth across central southern England, and Mr Boyle is expected to play a key role in developing the company’s people.

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