Andover Advertiser

Fri, 27 Feb 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 February 27 to March 1

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Number of young people facing homelessness in area surges by more than a third
Youth homelessness in Test Valley rose by 37% in 2024, with 136 young people affected. Centrepoint data highlights rising UK-wide youth homelessness trends.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'New foot care clinics helping older people stay active and independent'
These clinics will bring essential foot care closer to communities across Hampshire, making it easier for older people to access professional support.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The community-owned pub and shop that are proving their worth to villages
Both businesses are members of Plunkett, a national charity that supports more than 850 community-owned businesses with specialist advice and support.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Photographic exhibition coming to town centre with nearly 100 photos on display
Andover Photographic Club’s Annual Exhibition will run from February 27 to March 17, at the Unity Arts Studio in the Chantry Centre.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:37:42 +0000
RECAP: TVBC: Full Council meeting at Beech Hurst
Test Valley Borough Council are holding their full council to talk about items on their agenda. Items include Council Tax and Potholes on their agenda.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Dogs big and small invited to German Shepherd social walk
From the rescue's kennels, Cooper, a German Shepherd celebrating his seventh birthday, will join the festivities.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Charity offering help with daily tasks for older people across Hampshire
Research shows that one in three people aged 65 and over experiences a fall each year, rising to nearly half for those aged 80 and above.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
'Real and abstract calm amongst chaos' art exhibition attracts Andover attention
The public showcase, held at Unity Art Studio, displayed the work of fine artist and cross-cultural communications specialist Serena Read under the title The Alignment of Peace and Chaos.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:13:27 +0000
Prison tutor, 36, admits having intimate relationship with prisoner
Kelly Duffey, 36, of Amesbury, changed her previous plea of not guilty to guilty.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Tidworth and Ludgershall with plans to boost walking and cycling
Residents in Tidworth and Ludgershall are being invited by Wiltshire Council to help develop new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) that aim to improve active travel networks in their towns.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Andover school to get new specialist centre for children with additional needs
Backed by Hampshire County Council, the schemes will expand facilities at Harrow Way Community School in Andover and Bramley CE Primary School in Tadley.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'You can feel the love all around' - Community raffle supports wildlife rescue
A Valentine's raffle run by proprietors Leslie and Tim Francis of the Enham Alamein Shop & Post Office, which featured 14 prizes, saw enthusiastic participation from customers and residents.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:30:11 +0000
Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'
Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Volunteers 'brave the elements' to clean around treasured lake
Members of the Anton River Conservation Association (TARCA) visited Anton Lake on Sunday, February 8, to carry out coppicing and litter picking, under the guidance of TVBC staff.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Consultation to be held for development in early stages
Bellway Homes has announced early-stage plans to build north of Saxon Way and has invited members of the public to share their views during a consultation event.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pub must install defibrillator following death of man who fell in its courtyard
Marc Dennis George Davis, 51, died at the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital on March 29, 2025, following a fall in the courtyard of The Angel Inn, on Andover High Street.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:32:57 +0000
Fly-tippers’ vehicles to be crushed and owners shamed under new government guidance
New government guidance urges councils to seize and destroy vehicles used in fly-tipping after 1.26 million incidents were recorded in 2025.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:30:46 +0000
Interest, repayment thresholds and frozen deals, the Student Loan shake-up explained
Sir Keir Starmer pledges to make student loans fairer as Martin Lewis warns frozen repayment thresholds hurt graduates. Here’s what could change in 2026.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:22:14 +0000
PizzaExpress to roll out menu addition across UK
PizzaExpress has announced it will launch a new Mac & Wings concept to 300 of its restaurants from March.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:21:00 +0000
Do you have a Ring, Blink or Eufy video doorbell? You could be at risk of a £1,000 fine
Households are being warned over a £1,000 fine if video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Blink break major UK privacy law known as GDPR

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:19:31 +0000
The top 10 most stolen car models in the UK in 2025 according to the DVLA
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during 2025, which included vehicles from Ford and Toyota

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:28:32 +0000
Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour
Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:24:09 +0000
Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up
Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Inside a 'well presented' three-bedroom house on the market for £325,000
According to Austin Hawk Estate Agents, the home, spread over two floors, provides practical and comfortable living space.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Couple benefitting from scheme helping vulnerable households during power cuts
The battery packs are designed to keep devices running during power cuts and offer reassurance to some of the most vulnerable residents.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Initials plans for home unanimously approved despite infrastructure concerns
A permission in principle for the construction of a single self build home has been unanimously approved by the Northern Area Planning Committee of Test Valley Borough Council

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Trimming of tree in Andover Conservation Area unanimously approved
The Northern Area Planning Committee for Test Valley Borough Council have approved plans for a corkscrew willow tree in a conservation area located in Hurstbourne Tarrant.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:18:55 +0000
Ex-police inspector punched woman in the face 'unprovoked' after dog dispute
Ex-police inspector, Roger Petherbridge, punched a woman in the face in an unprovoked attack after a dog dispute.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Brutal truth about Hampshire’s potholes - the council just doesn't have the money'
Potholes are appearing faster than crews can fill them, and some defects now worsen within hours.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Lord-Lieutenant praises work of young carers during half-term visit
During the visit, where 26 young carers were in attendance, he saw the centre's work in action.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cycle route linking town centre with residential areas could soon be improved
If approved, the proposals would improve pedestrian and cycle facilities along London Road, Batchelors Barn Road, Acre Path and Vigo Park.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Three bedroom house described as 'perfect home for family life' on market
A semi-detached house in Andover, with three bedrooms spanning three floors, is listed for offers in the region of £350,000.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Andover teenager makes semi-final for Miss Teen Great Britain
Andover can now boast its very own rising pageant star - 16-year-old Aurelia May Schoeman has won a place in the semi-finals of Miss Teen Great Britain 2026.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Crematorium to host special event this Mother's Day for 'quiet reflection'
Guests will have the opportunity to write personalised messages and tributes on cards and place them in the crematorium’s white memorial post box.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
County council recognises efforts to boost diversity across county
The report details significant achievements, including the planting of 123,000 trees and the restoration of 230 hectares of chalk grassland at Butser Hill.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Salon offering 'relaxed, one-to-one salon experience' opens its doors
Owned by Yasmin Saunders, the salon is designed to provide a calm, bespoke service.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Commuters turning to buses as cost of driving increases, Stagecoach finds
Stagecoach said that the findings show 59 per cent of car commuters in the South East feel the cost of driving is rising.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:11:07 +0000
Man fined over fly-tipping dumping of waste in Andover
Oliver Poulton, from Andover, was ordered to pay more than £1,400 after not complying with a legal notice related to an incident in Andover.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Heart attack survivor hopes new red bench will open up health conversations
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) was installed to honour heart attack survivor Lee Paxton.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Borough council recognised for community health hub
The hub, located in the Chantry Centre, began as a Covid-19 vaccination site in 2021 but was developed into a permanent facility.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ramadan and Eid bringing communities in Test Valley together
Muslim residents in Test Valley are marking Ramadan, a month of reflection, self-discipline and coming together.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:56:19 +0000
Some DWP State Pension NI contributions to quadruple with deadline just weeks away
Miss the April deadline and your pension contributions could cost four times more. Here’s what British expats must do now.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:55:16 +0000
Millions of Sky customers will be able to get 'iconic' channel again this month
Sky customers can look forward to the relaunch of Sky One this week with The Dyers’ Caravan Park among the new shows it will feature.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:52:07 +0000
This simple daily habit could help you save money - and it is free
People who follow this habit are more confident about their finances and have firmer plans on how they'll save and spend.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:43:57 +0000
Drivers take note: 7 confusing road signs motorists struggle to spot
UK motorists are being urged to revisit their Highway Code knowledge after new research revealed widespread confusion over road signs.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire County Council set to increase council tax to close £101.9m budget gap
Hampshire County Council is set to increase council tax by 4.99 per cent in an effort to close a £101.9 million budget gap.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Photos show 'impressive' five-bedroom family home with annexe for sale in Andover
A five-bedroom house in Andover, featuring a self-contained annexe and spacious living areas, has gone on the market for £650,000.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Road to be closed for up to 11 days for new water connection
The closure will affect the part of Andover Road between the junction with Mays Wood Lane and a point 370 metres north.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Andover artist presents new exhibition blending 'real and surreal'
A local artist's latest exhibition is deliberately blending reality with surrealism.

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