DOOR-TO-DOOR coronavirus testing is launching in parts of England this week after reports of cases of the South African variant of the virus in eight areas of the country.

The MYP for North West Hampshire called on Andover Town Council to put “political agendas aside” after a grant application was put on hold for months.

The site of an illegal meat processing plant which was raided by Wiltshire Council has applied for permission to make these activities legitimate.

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has approved plans to convert The Rendezvous into a therapy centre following a vote.

A MASS testing programme could be rolled out across Hampshire as early as next month, it has been revealed.

South Central Ambulance Service have become the first in the country to supply high risk COVID-19 patients with home oxygen monitoring kits.

ANDOVER Foodbank has put out a call for Easter egg donations ahead of the Spring school holidays.

A Costa Coffee drive-through could be coming to Andover after plans were submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

The latest Covid-19 test results show that cases in Test Valley have plateaued this week, with a similar situation across many areas of Andover.

A village’s post office is set to get a facelift if plans are approved by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

Martin Lewis has explained the changes to both Tesco's Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar Card.

CAPTIN Sir Tom Moore is in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, his family has confirmed.

Police officers have asked members of the public to help identify a person of interest in relation to an Andover mugging.

BASINGSTOKE hospital was put on ‘black alert’ earlier this month which is said to be declared when a hospital is under such significant pressure it cannot ‘deliver comprehensive care’ and patient care is at risk.

Hampshire Police have been involved in pursuit of a man near South Wonston.

Whitchurch residents have reacted strongly to “totally unsuitable” plans that would see houses built at the home of one of the town’s most famous sons.

Councillors on Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) have rejected a proposal to have records of their votes made available online.

Council tax in Hampshire is set to rise after the county’s police and crime panel approved plans to raise the police precept by £15.

The biggest funeral ever to take place in Andover was on 8 July 1912 when 30-year-old Staff Sergeant Richard Hubert Victor Wilson was buried in Andover cemetery.

A motion by Andover councillors for Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to provide period products has been deferred.

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Sunday’s snow was a delight for many families.When the promised snow finally arrived in Andover, a number of families got outdoor to have a bit of family time.

By THIS point in lockdown, we are all used to the standard Zoom quiz or get together in place of what we would usually do in the evenings.

A woman from Andover caused more than £1,000 worth of damage after breaking a window at Winchester hospital.

Wiltshire Police have appealed for witnesses after a hit and run on a cyclist near Tidworth.

Veterans have raised “grave concerns” over a proposal to hold a referendum on moving Andover’s war memorial.

OUR LIVES are entering the second month of third lockdown.

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has voted to delegate more responsibilities to its staff aid with the development of the Andover and Romsey masterplans.

Many farmers will find a touch of irony in the news from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) that it managed payments to slightly shy of 98 per cent of claimants during December.

FAMILIES in many parts of Andover woke up to a crisp snowy scene on Sunday as a surprise dusting delighted a number of neighbourhoods.

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THE VACCINATION drive against coronavirus is going on top gear at The Lights theatre with most of the 80+ people in Andover now being jabbed.

ALMOST a quarter of a million doses of the Covid vaccine has been administered in Hampshire, data reveals.

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has voted to accept a proposed increase in councillors' allowances.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the A303 yesterday morning (January 28).

A DISTRIBUTION centre that burned to the ground in a devastating fire has been rebuilt in under two years.

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has voted in favour of plans to encourage the adoption of quieter fireworks.

A new experimental vaccine has demonstrated 89 per cent efficacy against coronavirus, according its manufacturer Novavax.

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“I’ve never felt more single.”

An Andover pharmacist says that we “have a chance to overtake” Covid-19 as he reveals what life is like for those involved in the national vaccination programme.

The inquest into the death of a rail depot worker has been adjourned following a hearing.

An Andover man caught by paedophile hunters has been given a suspended sentence on two charges today.

The A303 is closed between Andover and Stonehenge

A MAN who was caught fly-tipping in Test Valley has been given a five-figure fine.

Poundland has prompted debate among Andover residents for selling adult toys. But not everyone is a fan of the low-cost items.  Including one Andover resident who said on Facebook they were "disgusted" by the products. 

Cyber-security consultant Daniel Card urged members of the public to remain vigilant against such scams.

The use of contactless payment technology has increased during the pandemic, particularly after the upper limit was increased from £30 to £45.

Children will NOT return to school after February Half term.