Andover Advertiser
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Andover Trees United celebrates King's Award presentation
Andover Trees United (ATU) volunteers were honoured to be awarded the King’s Award by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson ESQ.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Andover and Whitchurch holds weekly peace vigils for Gaza
Residents of Andover have been coming together for weekly peace vigils outside the Andover Guildhall.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:02:01 +0100Mayor of Test Valley's charity dinner raise £2k for charity
The Mayor of Test Valley, Cllr Philip Lashbrook and mayoress Cllr Linda Lashbrook, along with guests raised more than £2,000
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:50:00 +0100Man found dead in Thruxton hangar with gunshot wound
The inquest of a man found dead from an air rifle shot to the temple at Thruxton Airport nearly three years ago has been ruled a suicide.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Whitchurch United FC to expand golf day into fundraiser
Whitchurch United FC is turning their annual golf day into a charity fundraiser for Parkinson's UK, inspired by their president who battles the disease.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Hampshire police and crime commissioner take on stalking
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has made a substantial commitment to eradicating stalking.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:15:51 +0100High-value Lego worth £1,300 stolen from Andover store
Over £1,300 worth of Lego sets were stolen from Toy Arena in Andover on April 17.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Andover woman, 38, caught with cocaine and cannabis must pay fine
On Monday, March 4, Roxanne Amor of Bridge Street, had in her possession a quantity of cannabis, a Class B drug, and some rocks of crack cocaine, a Class A drug in Andover.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Pet loving Andover mum completes London Marathon
After completing the gruelling 26.2-mile marathon last year, Tracey Dawber took part in the event again this year on Sunday, April 21.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:22:00 +0100DVLA data reveals banned driver hotspots in the UK
Motorists can be banned from driving if they accumulate 12 points or more on their licence
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:18:30 +0100DWP Universal Credit child support worth up to £20,000
Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:15:58 +0100DVSA MOT failure warning for often forgotten car part
If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100Age Concern Hampshire's new affordable dementia care services
Age Concern Hampshire says it is continuing to provide affordable dementia care services across Hampshire for the elderly, greatly benefiting the region's senior citizens.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Andover resident, 34, illegally altered motorcycle number plate
On Saturday, December, 23 last year Charlie Allen, of Claudius Close, altered the characters on a motorcycle number plate to conceal the identity of the vehicle in Whitchurch
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Amanda Sheppard boosts SWIG Finance's business lending team
SWIG Finance is welcoming Amanda Sheppard, a banking veteran of 23 years, to its business lending team.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Andover runner to take part in 500th parkrun
Lance Mitchell, will be completing the run on Saturday, April 27 at Charlton Lakes and it will also mark his 475th race in Andover.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Family aim to revive interest in wood carver and artist Maxie Lane
Maxie, a renowned woodcarver, artist and author, led an unconventional life which unfolded in various corners of Hampshire for many decades.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Picket Piece Village Hall to be upgraded after TVBC funding
Picket Piece Village Hall, serving a community that has grown from 90 homes to 1,000, secured £245,000 in funding to expand and upgrade its facilities.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:58:13 +0100DVLA MOT, driving licence and tax renewals alert to drivers
It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:56:20 +0100Wheelie-bin £80 fine ruling for breaking little known rule
Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:54:33 +0100Faulty smart meter warning issued to millions of homes
It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:53:53 +0100DWP Pensions: Expert warning as deadline approaches
Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100Stonegate pubs in Andover could face closure - full list
Unions have warned that hundreds of pubs across the South East could be at risk as pub company Stonegate after it said there was no guarantee it could continue as it struggles to refinance a £2.2bn debt.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Easter bunny surprises residents with visit at Naomi House
On April 6, the Easter bunny flew into Naomi House & Jacksplace on a helicopter.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Shoplifter, 44, banned from nine supermarkets in Andover
Ella Dingwall, 44, and of Camelot Close, Andover, was handed a two-year criminal behaviour order starting from April 9.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Highlands Road in Andover to be closed for works this week
Hampshire Highways will carry out carriageway surface repairs on Highlands Road on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 23.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:26:09 +0100Hampshire councillor steps down over 'confidentiality issues'
A Hampshire councillor has been asked to step down from the county council due to ‘confidentiality issues.’
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Andover man takes on push-up challenge for cancer charity
Bobby Mackie, 53, has embarked on a month-long challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100The spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign has begun
The rollout of the COVID-19 spring vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is underway.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Jordan Wylie embarking on triathlon from Italy to England
Adventurer and TV personality Jordan Wylie has embarked on an expedition to travel from Italy to Blackpool. The Whitchurch resident will cycle, kayak and run.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Hampshire police officer has 'no place' in force after racist messages
A police officer who was barred from serving for sending racist WhatsApp messages has "no place within our force," Hampshire Constabulary has said
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:24:43 +0100Rail strike dates May 2024: See the planned strike days
Train drivers from ASLEF will go on strike towards the beginning of May 2024 across the UK
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:19:52 +0100WhatsApp verification code scams could steal your account
Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for cybercrime and fraud, has received reports of the WhatsApp scam
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:19:24 +0100Budget airline warning to holidaymakers from Which?
Airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air can be more expensive than rivals such as British Airways when extra costs are added, a study found
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:17:20 +0100How to stop flies coming into your home as fly season looms
A home expert has revealed 7 top tips for keeping flies out of your home this spring and summer.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100Test Valley Crematorium launches twilight funeral services
Test Valley Crematorium, a Hampshire facility, is now offering twilight funeral services from Monday to Friday.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Portway Domestic Appliances in Andover installs solar panels
Portway Domestic Appliances (PDA), which has headquarters in Andover, has installed 144 solar panels on the roof of its warehouse and retail space in a bid to be more environmentally friendly.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Author claims to find Andover burial site of King Cerdic
An author, who carried out a research of a Dark Age king for his book, believes outskirts of Andover could be the potential burial site of the mysterious ruler.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Hampshire Police Federation survey shows officers feeling worse off
A staggering 81 per cent of Hampshire Police officers feel worse off financially now than they were five years ago, with 15 per cent struggling to cover their essential costs, reveals a new survey.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Test Valley council asked to help solve pothole problems
Cllr Sally Yalden addressed Test Valley Borough Council at a full council meeting, held in Romsey on Wednesday, April 17.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Prices revealed for Taylor Wimpey's new Andover development
Taylor Wimpey has announced the launch of their new development, The Forum, in Andover.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100110 years ago: The tragic 1914 train crash in Andover
A head-on collision between a goods train and a stationary line of trucks near Andover Junction in 1914 caused a major disruption to rail traffic.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:48:12 +0100BA flight attendant: The perfect drink for nervous flyers
A BA flight attendant has revealed her top tips for nervous flyers including the "best" drink that she swears by.
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:47:07 +0100Drivers fine warning at McDonalds, KFC & other drive-throughs
The Highway Code states that you must not hold and use a mobile phone to text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web, while behind the wheel
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100Aldi donates meals to good causes in Hampshire during Easter
Around 833,600 meals were donated throughout the UK during the recent school holidays, with more than 70 causes in Hampshire benefitting from the initiative in total.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:36:47 +0100Wiltshire Police find bags of cannabis dumped in Tidworth
Police have found large bags of cannabis dumped on the side of a country lane.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Council leader running London Marathon for Enham Trust
Test Valley Borough Council leader Phil North is running the London Marathon to raise money for Enham Trust.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100Column from Lola Crossman on the return of physical media
Vinyls, like many other physical forms of media, are making a comeback, with 2023 marking the highest level of vinyl sales since 1990. With the evolving landscape of streaming, with millions of tracks conveniently able to stream on a number of devic...
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:16:47 +0100Best dog walking routes in Hampshire according to AllTrails
There are a number of dog walks which are considered to be of good quality to explore around Hampshire, according to AllTrails
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100Hook care home organises Army Flying Museum trip
Aviation veterans at Hook's Old Raven House care home relished a day at the Army Flying Museum.