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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:32:03 +0100
Police appeal after more than a dozen cars damaged in Middle Wallop attack
Hampshire Police appeal for dashcam footage after more than a dozen vehicles were damaged and a catalytic converter stolen in Middle Wallop on September 27.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary school celebrates £500 win in Andover Advertiser competition
Anton Infant School in Andover wins £500 in Amazon vouchers after pupils and the community collected Andover Advertiser tokens for new resources.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Wheelbarrow of wine' helps golfers raise £9,000 for Andover charity
More than £9,000 was raised for a local charity that uses horses to transform the lives of disabled children and adults at its annual golf day.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New HGV workshop opens in Andover as part of major recruitment drive
Adams Morey opens an all-makes TRP Workshop in Andover, boosting HGV and LCV servicing capacity and creating new jobs for technicians and transport staff.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Terraced house near Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve on the market for £340,000
The estate agents said the house is "ideally suited to families or buyers looking for a comfortable home with useful living space and an attractive garden".

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Charity ball raises more than £5,000 for suicide prevention and mental health support
The Mayor’s Ball 2026 was held at Antrobus House in Amesbury to support Salisbury & District Samaritans. It was organised by Wood Wellbeing founder Natasha Wood and Amesbury mayor Laura Knight.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Six simple ways to make your money work harder before Christmas
A simple win when improving your savings is using a savings account, rather than keeping it in a current account.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Andover Flower Club helps create 9-metre-high floral display at Winchester Cathedral
Members of Andover Flower Club helped bring a major floral festival to life with their creative talents.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:59:54 +0100
Man arrested after suspicious Andover house fire contained to one room
Andover fire: 43-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after suspicious blaze on The Drove. Police enquiries continue.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:41:42 +0100
Man arrested after reported series of assaults at Tidworth funfair
Man arrested after reported assaults at Tidworth funfair on September 25. Wiltshire Police appeal for witnesses; suspect held over offensive weapon and ABH.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Five autumn walks near Andover with lakes, woodland, wildlife and hilltop views
Discover five autumn walks near Andover, including Anton Lakes, Rooksbury Mill, Charlton Lakes, Harewood Forest and Danebury Hill Fort in Hampshire.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Nearly six acres of land sells at auction for £175,000 after five bids made
The site was among 228 lots listed across southern England in the latest online auction held by Clive Emson Auctioneers.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Remember these? The Andover pubs we’ve lost over the past 26 years
Andover pubs lost: The Lamb Inn, Bishop Blaize, Andover Arms and Merrie Monk closed between 2009 and 2014, as the town's pub scene changed over the years.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bus driver celebrates 30 years of service on Stagecoach South route
Stagecoach South driver Adrian Jeffrey celebrates 30 years behind the wheel on Service 16 between Broughton and Winchester during Catch the Bus Month.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Motorcyclists and families come together to support Naomi & Jack's charity
More than 150 people joined a 30-bike, 50-mile charity ride-out and family fun day at The Chute Club, raising £2,000 for Naomi & Jack’s.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Thousands are backing this major change to take DWP State Pension age back to 65
A new petition is calling for the State Pension age to be reduced to 65, with thousands already backing the proposal.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:24:00 +0100
One simple task millions need to do before energy bills rise next week October 1
Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0100
UK drivers warned of £100 fines over common motorway mistake
Red X signs are used to close lanes in the event of an obstruction, and ignoring them can result in a fine of up to £100 and three penalty points.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0100
£538k village home with open-plan kitchen offers garden views across rolling fields
A semi-detached home set in a peaceful village is up for sale, featuring kitchen/dining room doors that open to countryside views.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Wellbeing specialist scoops top prize in Muddy Stilettos Awards
Wood Wellbeing won the title of Best Wellbeing Specialist in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Residents take part in hobby horse race and daily walks for care workers' charity
Activities included daily walks, step machine sessions and dancing, with all steps logged towards the campaign total.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Why did an Oxfordshire roadworks sign appear in a Hampshire hamlet?
Hampshire residents question a sign wrongly naming Oxfordshire County Council as SSEN plans a September 30 road closure on Cole Henley Road near Whitchurch.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Glamping pods, sports centre refurb and tree works in latest planning applications
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 18th September 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, S...

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
5 best pumpkin-picking sites you can visit in Hampshire for 2026
Sunnyfields Farm and Pickwell Farm are among the Hampshire sites where you can pick your own pumpkin for 2026

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Multi-generational art project transforms vacant Andover shopping centre unit
Community artwork Where the Ash Trees Grow is on display at Andover’s Chantry Centre after an intergenerational project funded by Test Valley Borough Council.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andover museums saved in £150k rescue deal
Andover museums secured until March 2029 with £150,000 from Test Valley Borough and Andover councils, while Hampshire Cultural Trust plans long-term funding.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In the Dock - Woman banned from driving after refusing blood sample
Andover driver Samantha Lange was banned for 12 months after failing to provide a blood sample. Basingstoke court also heard an Overton breach case.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Fallow deer resting amongst the autumn leaves' in our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a fallow deer resting peacefully on a carpet of autumn leaves.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
PHOTOS - What Andover High Street used to look like almost a decade ago
A photograph of Andover High Street taken in 2017 captures a part of the town centre that has changed considerably in less than a decade.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0100
Emmerdale and Coronation Street to shake up TV schedules again next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week due to the broadcaster airing a football match on Tuesday evening (September 29).

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0100
'Do not eat' warnings at Waitrose, Tesco and more UK supermarkets this week
The Food Standards Agency has warned customers not to eat several affected products sold by retailers including Tesco and Waitrose.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Popular money-saving hack set to become illegal in the UK next week
Anyone found in breach could face civil or criminal penalties, including the possibility of imprisonment.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:54:04 +0100
County council urged to seek government repayment for reorganisation costs
Hampshire County Council is being urged to ask the government to repay money spent preparing for council reorganisation after the process was put on hold.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:48:05 +0100
Lib Dems call for return of phone bookings at Hampshire recycling centres
Liberal Democrats are calling for an end to online-only booking for household waste recycling centres.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:17:08 +0100
I taste tested Greggs new Autumn menu - I can't believe my favourite
Kai Fleet filmed a taste test of the bakery chain’s autumn menu and was particularly surprised by the steak and stilton bake

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:30:00 +0100
M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of September 25 to 27

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Village road to close for up to 26 days for utility works
The closure is expected to last up to 26 days, although the order allows for the road to be shut for six months if work overruns.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Jordan Wylie pays tribute to Andover after Lights show
Adventurer and television personality Jordan Wylie MBE praised Andover after bringing his latest live show to The Lights, calling the evening "incredibly special".

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire reorganisation review raises fresh uncertainty for Test Valley's future
Test Valley Council leader Phil North says Hampshire and Solent local government reorganisation remains under review, with a possible one-year delay.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:09:54 +0100
'Danny Tommo' denies criminal damage and is refused bail at Hampshire court
Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas has denied slashing a boat in the English Channel while an emergency responder was on board.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Hampshire butterfly sightings soar amid population crash warning
The most commonly seen species was the Small White, followed by the Gatekeeper and Large White.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'BT changes leave loyal customers with a difficult choice'
BT is replacing UK landlines with digital home phone services over broadband; customers weigh BT Broadband at £23.99 and £12 unlimited calls, or switching providers.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
New dig to investigate possible Mesolithic site dating back 10,000 years
Amesbury History Centre has organised a range of events to engage both visitors and the local community.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:42:39 +0100
Tommy Robinson arrives in Hampshire as Danny Tommo faces criminal damage charge
Tommy Robinson arrived at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court as Danny Tommo faced criminal damage and phone PIN charges over a Channel boat.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hotel near Andover plans two glamping pods with outdoor baths
Gray Manor Hotel near Andover has applied to install two glamping pods at Cholderton, with Test Valley Borough Council considering the rural tourism scheme.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ofsted praises nursery where children are 'happy, motivated learners'
The Ofsted report highlighted the nursery’s inclusive environment, noting its close partnerships with parents and professionals.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0100
Parents could miss out on £3,794 by waiting to start children's savings
Parents typically wait until age five to open a savings account, potentially missing £3,794 in contributions

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:19:35 +0100
BBC confirms return of iconic children's TV show after 38 years - are you excited?
Play School, which originally ran from 1964 to 1988, is set for a reboot on the BBC after 38 years off air.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:18:37 +0100
Pet expert issues warning to dog owners over Autumn dangers including conkers
Letting your dog fully enjoy this environment can be very tempting, but a dog expert is warning that this could lead to some health issues.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:17:09 +0100
The minimum temperature your heating should be set at to avoid condensation & mould
Everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening

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