Andover Advertiser
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New mobile sports massage service operating in Andover
LS Revitalise Sports Massage, founded by Lucy Sprague, is now operating in Andover, offering a range of specialist treatments.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New creative hub opens in former high street phone shop
The 'Many Words For Snow' project has officially opened its doors to the public at the old O2 store at 53 Chantry Way, Andover, on Tuesday, January 6.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:18:56 +0000Government considers cutting drink-drive limit and obligatory eyesight tests at 70
The Government is considering cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales following "stalled" road safety progress.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire pub that 'specialises in serenity' named among UK's best rural spots
The Mayfly in Stockbridge, Hampshire, has been named among the UK's best rural pubs according to The Standard.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:38:00 +0000Government gives county council £52m to improve bus services
The funding includes £27.2 million in capital investment from the Department for Transport.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000'Truly unique' house in sought-after village on market for £785,000
Combining period character with contemporary living, the property features a main house and a detached thatched annexe.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Youth football club raises £21k from nationwide support after £30k fraud
Andover Town Youth Football Club, which runs 10 youth teams and supports over 130 children, was the victim of a serious fraud in December, believed to total more than £30,000.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Andover salon scoops up £1,200 council grant to help its expansion
Divine Glory Beauty and Spa, a family-run business offering hair and beauty services designed for Afro-textured and curly hair, has received a £1,200 Independent Retailer Grant.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Charity calls for volunteers in bid to support county's ageing population
Age Concern Hampshire is appealing for volunteers to help expand and maintain its vital services in 2026.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:20:13 +0000All the destinations you can fly to from Southampton Airport in 2026
Alicante, Majorca, and Paris are some of the destinations people can travel to from Southampton Airport in 2026 - see the full list.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:33:29 +0000Yellow weather warning issued for ice in Andover as Met Office advises caution
Met Office issues yellow ice warning for Andover from midnight to 10am, 7 January. Icy roads, pavements and cycle paths; temperatures near freezing all day.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:51 +0000Coca-Cola flavour discontinued 8 years ago makes permanent return to UK stores
Diet Coke Cherry, which was discontinued back in 2018, is making a permanent return to the UK.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Garden centre launching new event combining crafts and afternoon tea
The 90-minute workshop aims to offer a cosy and mindful beginner-friendly experience.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000One-day road closure for pole replacement works
The closure should last no longer than a day, between 8am and 6pm, although the order permits up to six months.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:42:07 +0000Hundreds of staff hit with redundancies from National Trust
Hundreds of people have been made redundant from the National Trust
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Road to close temporarily for water pipe repairs by Southern Water
The closure will facilitate works by Southern Water, which will carry out repairs on a leaking pipe.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Neighbours oppose 'visually intrusive' lodge plans in Hampshire village outskirts
The application, submitted by Mr Oliver Norton, seeks permission to demolish The Garden Lodge, a timber-built single-storey dwelling off Marsh Court Road.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:19:43 +0000Rare Royal Mint coin worth £14,500 among 5 new coins coming in 2026
Royal Mint’s 2026 coins will celebrate events like 200 years of the Zoological Society of London and 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:43:12 +0000Martin Lewis shares how to challenge your Council Tax and cut bills every year
Thousands of people are paying too much Council Tax, and Martin Lewis has explained what to do if you think you're in the wrong band.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:11:07 +00009 quick cash boosts to stretch your January budget until payday
From doing surveys to selling your clutter, here are nine quick and easy ways to stretch your budget this January until payday finally arrives.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:59:01 +0000Royal Mail unveils new set of stamps inspired by one of UK’s biggest Netflix shows
Royal Mail has unveiled a new set of stamps inspired by the Netflix series Stranger Things - see what they look like and when they will be available.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:39:19 +0000RECAP: Travel, weather, and school closure updates as snow falls in Hampshire
Snow has fallen on Hampshire overnight
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000Spacious four-bed property up for sale in centre of Andover for 350k
A four-bedroom end-of-terrace cottage arranged over three floors is available for £350,000 on South Street.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Photos: Lovely scenes as Andover transforms into winter wonderland
Snow has fallen across Andover today, transforming the town into a wintry scene and prompting residents to reach for their cameras.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Two roads to close for four months for new signalised junction
The closures are expected to last four months but an order has been granted by Hampshire County Council to cover a period of six months.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Road to be temporarily closed for three days for works
The closure is to allow McAllister to complete patch lining and will come into effect under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:15:51 +0000Car overturns on A342 near Wiltshire town in morning crash
The incident happened on the A342 at Collingbourne Ducis on Tuesday morning, involving a blue Peugeot 207.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Embroider, knit and more in new heritage craft workshops
Whitchurch Silk Mill launches beginner-friendly heritage craft workshops in 2026. Learn darning, weaving, knitting, embroidery and more.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:17:56 +0000All the destinations you can fly to from Bournemouth Airport in 2026
Kos, Trapani and Agadir are some of the spots people can travel to from Bournemouth Airport in 2026
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:25:41 +0000Hampshire school closed for the day due to hazardous road conditions due to snow
Danebury School, in Stockbridge, issued the closure on Monday, January 5, after untreated rural roads were deemed unsafe for travel.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The best and worst-performing primary schools in Andover
The figures show the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard, those achieving a higher standard, and average scaled scores.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Magical' light show and unique owl flying display to take over the woods
Due to be showcased by the renowned Hawk Conservancy Trust, these birds will perform flying displays in the midst of atmospheric lighting, effects, music, and storytelling.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Town council decides to keep 'horrendous' angled Union Jack flag after concerns
Whitchurch Town Council in Hampshire have decided to keep their angled Union Jack flag after concerns from residents.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:46:21 +0000Andover Advertiser publisher Newsquest announces £4m support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:56:54 +0000'Surprising' £2 Aldi hack that prevents icy driveways according to motoring experts
Select Car Leasing has revealed a surprising household item that can be purchased at Aldi for £2 that is perfect for preventing icy driveways.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:55:43 +0000I tested some veggie meats to see if any could convince me they were the real deal
I tested Richmond, Linda McCartney, Tesco, Heck, M&S and Tesco vegetarian sausages to see if any could stand up against the real thing.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:53:46 +0000The 'ultra speed camera' that doesn't flash and can see inside driver's vehicles
The Jenoptik VECTOR-SR is the latest in speed camera tech.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:52:22 +0000Tesco issues warning to shoppers as food recalled due to 'microbiological risk'
Tesco has apologised to shoppers after a “do not eat” warning was issued to customers at the supermarket giant.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000Impressive three bedroom house in Anna Valley on the market for £380k
A three-storey cottage is on the market in the village of Anna Valley, listed for £380,000.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000'Stunning' three-bedroom chalet bungalow on the market for £550k
A chalet bungalow in Avenue Close, Andover, has been put up for sale for £550,000.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Andover care home receives accreditation status to support veterans
Millway House in Andover was recently visited by the deputy mayor during a special coffee afternoon celebrating its ties with the Armed Forces community.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:27:02 +0000Man wanted in relation with assault found by police
Wiltshire Police appealed for the public's help to find the man. The force has confirmed that he has now been found.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'I never even thought I'd get on' - Andover mum on new ITV gameshow with Rob Brydon
Steffan Squire, a mother from Andover, is a contestant on the new ITV gameshow, The Floor, with Rob Brydon.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Police commissioner urges more police use of overdose-reversing drug
Hampshire police commissioner is urging swift measures to broaden access to medication that reverses overdoses.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pensioner, 77, banned after caught nearly three times drink drive limit
A TEST Valley pensioner has been banned from the road for drink driving.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:10:00 +0000DWP Universal Credit to increase in 2026 - exact amounts confirmed
The DWP has now confirmed payments will increase by more than 6% for claimants in April 2026, reflecting September 2025's 3.8% inflation rate, plus the standard allowance increase of 2.3%.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Snake where 10 per cent of bites are fatal among dangerous animals in Hampshire
The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake is a dangerous animal living in Hampshire - find out more about the snake.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000The Hampshire postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery last month
A few postcodes across Hampshire won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in December 2025, including in Winchester
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +00003 Hampshire residents win £100k prizes as January Premium Bonds winners revealed
Here are the Premium Bonds winners for January 2026 in Hampshire & the Isle of Wight - check if you've won a prize.
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000Beautiful sunrise is Andover Advertiser's Picture of the Week
CONGRATULATIONS to Kayla Davies, whose beautiful photo has been selected as this week's Andover Advertiser's Camera Club 'Picture of the Week'.