Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of December 5 to 7

Copper Mahal, located in Shaws Walk, Andover, is celebrating its first Christmas in the town with a bold new look thanks to its sparkling Christmas lights.

If not, Andover has got you covered with a variety of events to keep you entertained throughout this festive period.

The Adventures of Unidog and Owlguin: To the End of the Rainbow is written by 27-year-old author Emma Evans from Andover and will be released on Friday, December 5.

Described as a blend of comfort and convenience, this property offers a practical layout, making it an easy space to manage and one that is pleasant to live in.

Hampshire companies are among those being reminded of their obligations under the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023.

Its first year supported 500 children, and by this Christmas it is expected to have reached 75,000.

The initiative was led by Hampshire Fare with funding from Test Valley Borough Council, New Forest District Council and Winchester City Council.

Hampshire's Liberal Democrat candidate for mayor, Martin Tod, has called the election delay "frustrating and a missed opportunity".

The messages are seen as a source of comfort - reflecting not only the legacy of a remarkable life, but the community of people who were touched by it.

Hampshire and the Solent are set to receive £44.6 million in government funding, as ministers face criticism over proposals to postpone mayoral elections in several regions.

Elections for four newly created mayoralties in England will likely be postponed until 2028, the Local Government Secretary has confirmed amid accusations of an affront to democracy.

The council’s fostering service continues to see a shortage of foster carers compared to the number of children in need of a home.

The company took home the gold award for Partnership for Excellence and a bronze for Recruitment and Retention.

Fatboy Slim has been announced as a headliner for Camp Bestival 2026.

The news comes as Labour decided to delay the Hampshire Mayoral election, as they say the areas need more time to complete their local government reorganisation.

Four of next year’s mayoral elections are likely to be postponed by two years, with Government proposals reportedly pushing the contests back to 2028

Located in Andover’s Southern Co-op at Unit 1, Eclipse House on Picket Twenty Way, the new branch began serving customers on Monday, December 1.

Weyhill Electronic Organ Society (operating under the title MUSIC at HeART) will stage its 266th and final concert later this month.

Andover Church of England Primary School pupils performed at Tesco's as part of the Andover Foodbank’s Winter Food Collection on Friday.

A first-time buyer's ideal home, located in a sought-after Andover development, is now available for purchase for £245,000, under the Discount Market Unit Scheme.

The Unity Christian Theatre is returning this autumn with a Christmas musical at St John the Baptist Catholic Church for the "The Countess of Brecknock Hospice."

Howden has reopened its North Pole Mail Service for a second year, inviting children to post their letters to Santa at branches across the UK including in Andover.

Spyhunter: The Secret History of German Intelligence is the third edition of Michael Shrimpton’s book, which argues that Germany’s intelligence apparatus was never truly dismantled.

Chris Parry, a naval man who served in the Falklands War, has been named as Reform UK’s mayoral candidate.

Stagecoach South has announced changes to its bus timetable for the Christmas and New Year period.

Andover and Romsey are the focus of Operation Scrooge, a police campaign launched on December 1 to tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

The festive trees are decorated with gift tags detailing specific gifts for patients spending Christmas in hospital.

All trees are grown sustainably in partnership with Needlefresh, using environmentally managed fields in Scotland.

The house is described as 'beautifully presented throughout' and offers a blend of 'generous proportions, flexibility and thoughtfully designed spaces'.

An adventurer has been nominated for a national Outdoor Personality of the Year award.

The scheme supports young people leaving care as they transition into adulthood.

A group supported by the Picket Piece Residents Association (PPRA) has been formed to maintain objections to the project, which was put forward by Test Valley Borough Council.

Visitors can see works in progress, meet the artists, and explore their creative processes.

Last week’s Budget did not land. It staggered in after weeks of leaks, reversals, mixed messages, and panicked interventions from the Chancellor.

Persistent or severe headaches may be a potential warning sign of an underlying health issue, such as meningitis or a stroke

Overton residents have been rowing to raise money for a six-year-old’s surgery rehabilitation.

Transported to the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum in Fife six months ago, the bus has seen significant reconstruction progress.

James Alan Roy McCulloch from Sutton Scotney has been fined hundreds after he breached a community order.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale have revealed a first look at the ITV soaps' special crossover episode coming in 2026.

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for the payment reference ‘DWP WFP’, alongside their National Insurance number.

A man from Tidworth has been sentenced for stalking a woman over several months and repeatedly breaching a police warning not to contact her.

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed a list of 500 locations across the UK where it wants to build new stores, with 7 in Hampshire

Road Policing officers in Hampshire will once again be focusing on drink and drug drivers, as part of an annual campaign to keep roads safe.

Valley Leisure, a charitable trust in Andover, Hampshire, has created the yoga course to help people improve their mental and physical health.

The festive event, organised in the village of Charlton, Andover, by James Saviour was held on Sunday, November 30, and saw a Christmas light switch-on for all the community to enjoy.

An injured veteran who spent two years isolated in his freezing and dilapidated bedroom has thanked Help for Heroes for life-changing support that helped him start a new chapter.

First Response Cleaning Solutions, based in Andover, tackles everything from domestic cleans in luxury homes to the most challenging biohazard and trauma cases.

High Score Arcades is considering opening one of its free-play amusement venues in Andover, with a planning application submitted to Test Valley Borough Council.

Linda Hall, 72, was placed in accommodation at Lion Oak Court in Andover after a fire destroyed her former home at Dairy Court in May.