After over three years of frustration for shoppers and traders, the scaffolding dominating part of Andover High Street could finally be coming down.

Blue Cross charity shop in Andover unveils revamped High Street frontage after £5,000 grant.

Hampshire County Council will continue using X despite admitting the platform has become a “less pleasant” and “darker” place.

Fronted by writer, comedian and music journalist Marc Burrows, the show delves into the rivalries, personalities and cultural impact of Britpop.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Trust celebrates Social Work Week 2026, recognising social workers’ key role in mental health.

Writers are invited to submit short stories for Once Upon a Time in Andover, a new book from publisher Sonder.

A major woodland restoration project has been launched to boost biodiversity for future developers near Andover.

Chapel Arts Studios in Andover appoints Fiona Cassidy as curator and programme manager.

A man was reportedly seen carrying a knife on an Andover residential street.

Each week, we select one of our favourite images submitted to the Andover Advertiser Camera Club to publish on our letters page.

Andover’s property market is outpacing much of the country, with average home prices now more than ten times the UK median salary.

The Amesbury community has rallied around a family of six after a flat fire destroyed all of their belongings

March is an important month to lay the groundwork for more frequent usage, with a range of important jobs to carry out.

Millions of households are facing a brutal council tax hike this April—with bills jumping by up to 10% in some areas.

The £10 note, which is being sold at a Noonans auction on Wednesday, is described as “incredibly rare”.

A number of UK restaurants that featured in the Michelin Guide, including some from London, Cornwall and Manchester, have shut in the last year

Two Hampshire locations were named in the Sunday Times best places to live guide for 2026, in the Test Valley and Petersfield

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of March 20 to 22

The search for a missing capybara is “like finding a needle in a haystack”, with sightings reported as far as Stonehenge.

Baroness Louise Casey was given the task to chair an independent commission into social care.

Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service boosts UK operations with new branch managers.

People have been openly asking why the bus services are getting worse and worse.

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 15th March 2026.

Christ the King Catholic School Year 6 pupils win the Catenians Public Speaking Competition, impressing judges with a speech on dignity.

In the next five years, £341m will be invested in reducing overflow from almost 100 storm overflows in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The Secretary of State for Transport has decided a public inquiry will be held into the plans for the riverside park that are part of the Andover master plan.

Test Valley Borough Council’s animal welfare team gains national recognition for its emergency pet care card scheme.

The school confirmed that police were called after an unknown individual entered the school grounds and, in an earlier incident, a drone was seen flying.

The average age of a first‑time buyer has climbed from 29 to 34 since 1994/5, according to new research.

Which European countries are currently at risk due to conflict or safety concerns?

Retail expert Ben Davies has outlined the impact the conflict in the Middle East will have on UK supermarkets.

Sixteen-year-old Aurelia May Schoeman, who has been crowned Miss Teen Andover 2026, has earned her place among the finalists who will compete in Blackpool this October.

At a business breakfast briefing on Wednesday, March 18, planning officers updated local businesses on progress with the Western Avenue masterplan.

Crowds gathered near Alresford last weekend to catch a glimpse of the world-famous Flying Scotsman as it travelled along the Watercress Line.

Archie Pearce visited Bluebird Care Andover and Stockbridge to share his personal experiences of managing the condition during childhood.

A capybara named Samba is on the loose after escaping from Marwell Zoo.

Councillors have unanimously blocked plans to expand a Hampshire vehicle recycling site, backing residents’ warnings of “irreparable harm” to the countryside.

Envy, located at the top of the town centre’s High Street, has introduced several new dishes featuring a mix of traditional favourites and Mediterranean-inspired flavours.

Visitors will not only be given the opportunity to view the artefacts, but they will also have the chance to speak to experts.

Lee-on-the-Solent beach is around an hour away from Andover, and it's worth a visit, especially in the warmer months

Controversial plans to expand a Hampshire car recycling centre could boost the number of reusable parts recovered from scrapped vehicles and improve the safe handling of electric car batteries.

Residents in Palestine say Hampshire County Council and Test Valley Borough Council are ignoring the dangers to road safety that could come from doubling the number of houses.

Plans for a controversial road tunnel near Stonehenge have been officially scrapped after the Government revoked the development consent order for the scheme

A new LEGO‑inspired community project is getting ready to launch in Andover and its founder hopes it will help “build stories” as well as models.

British passports are due to go up in price from April 2026, with the government awaiting approval from Parliament.

Martin Lewis has warned Nationwide customers they may have just weeks left to qualify for a £100 bonus. Here’s what to do.

British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates & Qantas are among the major airlines to have cancelled or suspended flights to several airports amid the Iran conflict

How to change your contactless limit at NatWest, Barclays, Lloyds, HSBC and more. Full UK bank-by-bank guide.

The home boasts flexible accommodation over two floors, perfectly suited for modern family life.

Explore staged murder scenes and forensic deception at Murder: Staged with Cheish Merryweather.