A few postcodes across Hampshire won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in February 2026, including in Andover, Alton and Farnborough

A woman in Andover escaped an attempted kidnap by a man in a white van near Micheldever.

The decision was made during a council meeting on February 27.

OUR Andover Advertiser Camera Club members have been busy capturing the weird and wonderful winter weather we've experienced in February.

Rising oil, gas, and food costs from the Middle East conflict could hit your bills, mortgages, and pensions. Experts explain what you need to know.

The UK Government has advised against all but essential travel to Thailand in the latest Foreign Office travel update, citing the escalation in the Middle East.

The item is mis-struck, meaning it was incorrectly imprinted while being minted, and so the image of Queen Elizabeth II's head appears upside down

Southern Water launches its largest graduate intake, offering 50+ roles in Hampshire, Kent & Sussex across digital, AI, operations and water services.

Family Harmony has been recognised at the Prestige Awards for the second year running.

A 20mph zone has been introduced in Over Wallop. It was one of a handful of community aspirations outlined in the community's Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Premier Andover, based on Andover High Street, has announced that they want to team up with nearby producers and suppliers on a sale-or-return basis.

Submission Scoundrels, based at the Clarendon Club in Tidworth, is a martial arts club that offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling classes.

A musician who once performed at Notre Dame Cathedral is set to take the stage.

A Hampshire rogue builder has been jailed for five years and banned from carrying out building for a decade following an investigation by Hampshire County Council’s trading standards team.

An environmental charity has launched a new membership scheme.

AN MP is backing a Parliamentary Bill to nominate Britain’s chalk streams as a serial UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site — giving them the stronger protections they urgently need.

A nostalgia show two decades in the making will take audiences on a musical journey through the sounds of the past.

Portsmouth based warship, HMS Dragon, will be deployed to Cyprus to defend RAF bases in the region.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its latest travel advice for those heading to Turkey from the UK amid Middle East conflict

Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 20 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.

Rachel Reeves is under pressure to abandon planned fuel duty increases after oil prices surged following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Families will be able to save on a range of household and food items as the supermarket cuts prices for Asda Reward members

Supermarket shoppers given parking warning as expert says you are doing it wrong

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones announced the fund to support ideas from police officers and staff.

More than 90 per cent of Year 6 pupils across Hampshire have been offered their first preference secondary school.

We may not all be ready to reintroduce tails into our weekday wardrobes. But perhaps we can loosen the grip a little.

Test Valley Borough Council have carried a motion at their full council meeting at their headquarters in Andover to tackle road maintenance issues.

A series of free, guided tours will be held on Tuesday, March 3, and will include access to Europe’s oldest surviving aircraft hangars.

A post office has stepped in to support customers impacted by a bank closure.

A new nursery in Overton has been praised for its impact on young learners.

Book lovers gathered at a local farm shop for a night of literature and conversation.

A CHARITY swim night has returned at Andover Leisure Centre in support of a charity that helps women rebuild their lives after fleeing domestic abuse.

The building, located at 16 Bridge Street, Andover, previously served as the Talbot Walker offices and was granted prior approval to convert into six flats in 2019.

The National Living Wage will rise to £12.71 in April 2026, with 18-20-year-olds receiving an 8.5% boost. Here's how to check your pay ahead of the new rates.

The UK Government has advised against travelling to 21 countries in the Middle East in the latest travel update - see those affected.

The new tool comes as economic experts suggest the UK economy is missing out on a massive £6billion a year due to poor mobile coverage

Edmund King, president of the AA, warned the disruption could drive up petrol prices around the world.

On April 30, 1980, a group of six armed men stormed the Iranian embassy in South Kensington, marking the start of a six-day standoff.

In 2024/25, it carried out 2,956 Bobby Scheme visits, helping hundreds more households feel safe and secure.

EyesOn, a new AI-powered app, aims to tackle organised rural crime in Hampshire.

Ross McNally called for a freeze on business taxes, describing recent rises in national insurance and other costs as burdensome.

Even the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned that expanding mainstream capacity while keeping the current EHCP system in place will be costly.

The proposal seeks permission to install 103 shipping containers within the existing commercial coach yard

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 22 February. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ ...

Natural sunlight can increase room temperatures by as much as 10 degrees, significantly reducing the need to turn on the heating.

Breathing in high volumes of asbestos over a long period of time can cause asbestosis, which makes breathing difficult and enlarges the heart

The NHS stresses the importance of making time for daylight during the winter months

More than £50m in government funding has been earmarked to help improve bus services and infrastructure across the county.

Plans for up to 190 homes at the land east of Smannell Road have been granted permission following a vote at the Test Valley Borough Council Northern Area Planning Committee.

The service in Andover is delivered by trained breastfeeding counsellors through two organisations, NCT Andover and Hampshire BFCs.