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Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Portway and Danebury vicar reflects on her time in parish
A much-loved Andover vicar has thanked the community as she looked back on her time in the parish.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:38:51 +0000
'Before Piers Morgan joins GB News he must remember what Great Britain stands for'
What does Great Britain mean to you?

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:41:14 +0000
Andover schoolboy, 4, collects more than 200 books for school in Fiji hit by tropical storms
AN ANDOVER schoolboy has launched an appeal for books for a cause close to his heart.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:55:32 +0000
Covid lockdown: Hampshire workplaces busier than first lockdown
Workplaces in Hampshire have been busier during the current lockdown than last spring, figures suggest.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:19:52 +0000
Andover Town Council objects to planned Bilbao Court flats
Councillors have objected to plans to demolish garages in Bilbao Court and replace them with flats over concerns it will exacerbate parking issues in the local area.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:29:19 +0000
Wiltshire Police witness appeal after Ludgershall break-ins
Police in Ludgershall are appealing for witnesses after a series of break-ins to garages in the town.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:56:00 +0000
Andover community funds Mark Way School pupils DoE award
An Andover woman has raised hundreds of pounds to ‘make a child’s dream come true’.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:47:22 +0000
Hampshire County Council to sell Ward Close green space
Town councillors have narrowly approved plans to extinguish a highway so that the county council can sell the land.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:05:43 +0000
Hampshire fire calls stop on fire at Bransbury cottages
Firefighters have managed to extinguish the last remnants of a fire which devastated three thatched cottages.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:40:06 +0000
Schools could bring in ‘week in, week out’ Covid timetable
Union leaders have said the suggestion is not about “teachers not wanting to work” as they would remain in school throughout.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:49:38 +0000
Timothy Brehmer’s sentence reviewed by Court of Appeal
Timothy Brehmer, who grew up in Andover, believes his sentence of 10 years and six months should be shortened.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:24:55 +0000
Channel 4 want true crime fans to solve murder mystery
Channel 4 is on the lookout for ‘ordinary’ people who think they have got what it takes to solve a 'murder'.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:44:04 +0000
'Salacious' books left in Hurstbourne Tarrant kiosk library
A parish council has got a little hot under the collar after “salacious adult literature” was left in a village’s library box.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:06:49 +0000
Andover police arrest man on suspicion of Lidl robbery
Police in Andover have arrested a man on suspicion of robbery following a pursuit in town this afternoon.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:48:53 +0000
A303 westbound reopened by Wiltshire Police after collision
Part of the A303 has been closed following a collision on the road.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:17:00 +0000
Hampshire Hospitals makes changes after Andover woman's fall
The NHS trust that runs Andover hospital says it has made changes at an inquest into the death of a woman who fell while unsupervised on one of their wards.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:28:02 +0000
Piers Morgan QUITS GMB after Ofcom complaints
Piers Morgan has quit Good Morning Britain, ITV has confirmed.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:54:17 +0000
Bransbury fire residents praise firefighters for their work
Residents whose homes were caught at the heart of a blaze at the weekend have praised the emergency services who battled the flames.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:54:11 +0000
Aster to build three houses on Kings Somborne garage site
Three new affordable houses will be built in Kings Somborne after planning permission was granted to demolish “under-used” garages in the village.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:16:37 +0000
Wellington Academy has testing scheme used across Wiltshire
A school in Tidworth has been praised for its Covid testing after its approach was taken up by schools across Wiltshire.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:31:55 +0000
This is when driving lessons will resume in England
The new dates are subject to a review of the Government’s roadmap measures on 5 April.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:12:50 +0000
Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid cases and delay in easing of lockdown
Chris Whitty warned cases will soar as lockdown restrictions ease and rejected call from MPs to ease lockdown restrictions faster.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:50:20 +0000
Marwell Zoo is searching for a new Primate Animal Keeper
Do you love animals? Then we may have found the perfect role for you.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:11:55 +0000
Cheapest property in Hampshire: Apartment block up for £5K
A block of apartments in Hampshire is due to go under the hammer this week.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:36:01 +0000
Can I see my mum on Mother’s Day 2021?
Everything you need to know about Mother's Day 2021.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:06:49 +0000
Covid lockdown easing: Picnic and sitting on a bench allowed
PEOPLE in Andover can enjoy a coffee or a picnic with one friend or family member outside their household bubble.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:17:52 +0000
Three thatched cottages destroyed in Bransbury fire
Three cottages have been destroyed after a fire ripped through a terrace of thatched cottages near Barton Stacey.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:33:24 +0000
‘Unauthorised’ travellers removed near Andover vaccine hub
An unauthorised traveller incursion has been removed from West Street car park near Andover Leisure Centre at the weekend (Saturday, March 6).

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:03:41 +0000
Andover High Street to reopen with contactless Easter trail
ANDOVER High Street will reopen in April with a safe, socially distanced and contactless Easter trail for families.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:38:59 +0000
Video of Bransbury thatched cottage fires, Hampshire
THIS drone footage shows the huge operation to tackle a devestating fire in Bransbury.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:30:28 +0000
Andover Town Council to become more transparent after vote
Andover Town Council is set to become more transparent following the acceptance of its latest audit.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:44:23 +0000
Penton Park Brewery on success and supporting Andover people
A Penton brewer has featured on a podcast where he discussed his journey into the beer industry by transforming a country estate.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:59:42 +0000
Nokes: 'Glaring omissions' due to lack of women in Cabinet
The Prime Minister needs to appoint more women to the Cabinet to ensure female issues are not “forgotten”, a Test Valley MP has said.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:33:30 +0000
Wiltshire firefighters battle thatch roof fire in Devizes
Firefighters from Ludgershall were part of efforts to save a house after a fire broke out in the thatched roof.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:25:16 +0000
'It is the people I meet who make the job so rewarding'
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Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:26:25 +0000
Enham woman raising money for Mind with London Marathon run
An Enham woman will run the London Marathon in October despite only taking up running during lockdown.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:51:51 +0000
How many people are claiming furlough in Hampshire?
Around 14 per cent of jobs were furloughed in Hampshire at the beginning of the year

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:21:56 +0000
Will Boris Johnson be asked about Meghan and Harry at the press conference?
BORIS Johnson is set to address the nation in a live Downing Street press conference later today.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:04:49 +0000
Severe weather warning for high winds across Hampshire
A weather warning has been issued across Hampshire for Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:51:51 +0000
Remembering the loved ones lost to Covid-19
Unimaginable grief has been felt across the Andover since March.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:28:00 +0000
The lockdown rules changing today - what you can and can't do
What are the four changes to lockdown rules being made in England from Monday?

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:05:56 +0000
Care homes will allow regular visitors - new rules explained
Every care home resident will be permitted to nominate a single named visitor who will be able to see them regularly under the new rules.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:49:45 +0000
Antiques Roadshow to film episode in Hampshire
Antiques Roadshow is coming to Hampshire this summer- and they are looking for members of the public to appear on the show

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
One year since first Covid case in Andover
IT HAS been 368 days since Hampshire saw its first case of Covid-19, little did we know it would be the beginning of  the ‘new normal’

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:18:32 +0000
Police scale back search for Basingstoke man Charles Knight
Police have announced they are scaling back their searches for missing Basingstoke man Charles Knight after he disappeared in Burghclere 18 days ago.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:44:00 +0000
Inside an Andover school as it prepares to reopen on Monday
WITH schools set to reopen to all students from tomorrow (March 8), it is understandable that many may be viewing the step with a little apprehension or anxiety.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:10:59 +0000
Bransbury thatched cottage fires: the latest
MORE than 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze that is ravaging an estate of thatched cottages.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Coronavirus: What happens if a case is identified in a school?
WITH all students set to return to school next week, there are many questions on the mind of pupils and parents alike.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Andover History: Earliest photo of town
I AM grateful to John Isherwood for this image which is captioned on its original cardboard mount, ‘Andover Market 1860’. It is the earliest photograph of Andover thought to exist and pre-dates by about ten years the opening of the first photo...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:14:16 +0000
Nuisance Parking - What action can I take against it?
Nuisance parking is a very emotive issue for many residents, but it also hard to take action against. Here's what you can do:



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