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Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:00:15 +0000Andover man given suspended sentence for cocaine supply
An Andover man described as a “lethal weapon” at the time of his arrest has been given a suspended sentence after ‘turning his life around’.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:52:05 +0000Tributes paid to Andover Squires' shopkeeper Alec Holloway
Tributes have been paid to an Andover shopkeeper who worked for more than seven decades in the heart of town.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:59:21 +0000Andover residents dispute public use of Highlands Road land
A patch of land between Highlands Road and Winton Chase has caused tension among residents after disagreements over its use.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:15:42 +0000Rookwood pupil distributes sunshine cards in Andover
A Rookwood pupil has been praised online after spreading a little bit of sunshine into the lives of Andover residents.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:02:23 +0000Charles Knight: Residents asked to check outbuildings
RESIDENTS in Burghclere and surrounding areas are being asked to check their sheds, outbuildings and gardens as the search for a man missing in the area continues.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:18:24 +0000Rothsay Grange care home residents get pampering session
Residents at Rothsay Grange care home, in Andover recently enjoyed a beauty day at the home courtesy of the activities coordinators, Irene and Leah, who treated the residents to manicures, pedicures, blow dries and beauty treatments.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:06:46 +0000'Five dead' as chicken products urgently recalled in UK
The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:26:38 +0000First signs of spring: Andover ‘will feel as mild as May'
The first signs of spring will be felt across Andover this week
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:09:59 +0000Pet of the Week: Loving Leo turns 13
Our Pet of the Week is loving Leo - who turns 13 (or 96 in dog years, according to Pedigree) this month.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:29:52 +0000Live: Boris Johnson to unveil lockdown exit plan
Live updates as the PM announces the lockdown exit roadmap.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:04:34 +0000B3400 reopens in Whitchurch after 'multi-car accident'
Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you updates following reports of partial closure to the B3400 in Whitchurch after a road traffic incident
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:20:35 +0000Sisters caught fly-tipping in Test Valley prosecuted
Two sisters have been ordered to pay over £1,500 after being caught dumping waste in Test Valley.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:16:35 +0000When can I travel to another part of the UK?
THIS afternoon, the Prime Minister announced measures for the easing of lockdown restrictions in England.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000When can I have my friends round? Garden gatherings allowed from March 29
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil today a road map for lifting lockdown restrictions in England with a “cautious” plan that will see families reunited and children returning to schools.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:37:28 +0000How Andover parents feel about sending children back to school
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce today his “cautious” four-part plan to lift the coronavirus lockdown, which includes the reopening of schools on March 8.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:58:00 +0000What you need to know about schools returning on March 8
Earlier today, Boris Johnson told MPs in the House of Commons that schools are set to reopen as part of a wider chain of lockdown lifting measures, providing certain conditions are met.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:08:36 +0000When will pubs, shops, gyms and hair dressers reopen?
TODAY Boris Johnson has announced the lockdown exit roadmap, detailing the plans to ease restrictions.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:12:35 +0000Tidworth Town Councillor asked to resign
A Tidworth town councillor has resigned after being arrested on suspicion of sexual communication with a child.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:28:17 +0000Where can I get a rapid Covid test in Andover?
Here's what plans to open a mass testing centre at Picket Twenty Sports Ground mean for you
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:50:42 +0000Foresters Arms squat challenge to raise cancer charity funds
Joining a team of ladies from the Foresters Arms in Andover, our reporter attempts the squat challenge for the Teenage Cancer Trust
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:34:00 +0000Picket Twenty sports ground to become rapid test centre
A MASS testing programme is to be rolled out across Hampshire this week with a site set up in Andover.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:52:28 +0000Aldi and Sainsbury's voted UK's favourite supermarkets
Sainsbury’s was the highest-scoring online supermarket with an overall customer score of 71 per cent.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:39:56 +0000Hampshire could be classified as a "hotspot" area by March 8th
Hampshire could still be classified as a "hotspot" area for Covid infections by March 8, when schools are set to reopen.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:15:20 +0000When will lockdown end? Key dates restrictions could be eased
Today Boris Johnson will announce the lockdown exit roadmap, detailing the plans to ease restrictions.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:42:01 +0000Covid-19 vaccines reduce chance of hospitalisation by 94%
CORONAVIRUS vaccines could reduce chances of hospitalisation by as much as 94 per cent just four weeks after the first dose, new studies suggest.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 06:35:24 +000040% of all Covid cases in Andover are in these two areas
There have been 140 new Covid cases in Andover in the seven days leading to February 15, government data has revealed.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Seven key Covid stats to know this week in Test Valley
Cases continue to fall across Andover and the wider Test Valley as vaccinations continue to be delivered.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 08:52:48 +0000Fly tipper must pay more than £1,000 for dumping rubbish at Asda
A SOUTHAMPTON fly-tipper must pay more than £1,000 for dumping waste in Andover.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Word Up: Tackling the lockdown blues
By Tom Bromley
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:38:02 +0000All adults to be offered first Covid vaccine dose by July
Boris Johnson has said that all adults in the UK will be offered the first dose of a Covid vaccine by the end of July.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000Letters to the Editor - Remembering the Portway school plane
School days
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Inside Zoopla's cheapest property for sale in Hampshire
This property is an absolute bargain, and with the stamp duty holiday about to come to an end, it is the perfect time to buy
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000Rothsay Grange staff member earns 10-Year Service Award
A Non-Clinical Lead at Rothsay Grange in Andover has received a prestigious 10-Year Service Award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for a decade.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:45:23 +0000Two men offering Covid vaccines in scam in Test Valley
Two men were seen going door-to-door in Test Valley, prompting police to issue a warning.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:59:04 +0000Care home residents to be allowed to hold hands with visitor
Care home residents in Basingstoke will be allowed to hold hands with a regular indoor visitor from March 8, the government has revealed.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000In the courts: Man stole £1700 of tools from Ocado
Ocado thief
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:44:52 +0000North Hampshire house prices: Where would your town sit on a monopoly board?
Ever wondered where each town in North Hampshire would sit on a Monopoly board? Well fear not, as we've crunched the numbers to bring you the answer.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Andover History: The tale of the mighty Beech Hurst
Many readers will remember this imposing building that stood in Beech Hurst park, which from 1947 was the main council offices for Andover and later Test Valley.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 13:35:00 +0000Tools you need for a better view of the wildlife in your garden
Camouflage netting, webcams and a good pair of binoculars will give you a better chance of seeing wildlife close up, Hannah Stephenson discovers.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:55:00 +0000PLANNING: Who wants to build in your street this week?
The Andover Advertiser regularly prints public notices alerting the public to a variety of public proposals.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Andover for February 20/21
Wet conditions are unlikely to go away anytime soon as rain will continue to fall on Andover.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire's top 5 property hotspots revealed by Rightmove
Rightmove has revealed Hampshire’s property hotspots where house hunters are desperate to live.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:14:18 +0000Plans for house on The Avenue rejected by TVBC councillors
Councillors have rejected plans for a controversial housing application in Andover over concerns about its impact on the local area.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:04:04 +0000Test Valley Borough Council gives update on nitrate offset
The councillor in charge of planning at Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has said it is facing the possibility of “hostile applications” if central government refuses to relax development laws.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Kit Malthouse's Column: Exceeding police hiring targets
Here's what Kit Malthouse had to say this month about policing recruitment
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000Manuela's Column: How the Attitude of Gratitude began
Here's what Manuela had to say this week
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, February 19, 2021
THE community is mourning the loss of two great Andoverians who made a marked difference to the town through their respective roles over the course of their lives.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:28:31 +0000Covid-19 has forced 2 million Brits out of work for 6 months
Covid-19 restrictions have hit the UK economy hard with almost two million workers unemployed or fully furloughed in January.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:22:37 +0000Emails from Tesco and Asos could be tracking your activity
Some of the largest brands in the UK including Tesco, Asos and HSBC use email pixels to monitor a person’s activity on their device.