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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Harrow Way pupils have digital detox before Covid return
Pupils at an Andover school have taken part in a digital detox as part of their return to the classroom.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:46:31 +0000
How criminals in Andover kept cannabis farms under wraps
Residents of an Andover suburb found themselves at the middle of a £250,000 drugs bust as police raided a property on King George Road on February 26.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:08:17 +0000
What does the integrated defence review mean for Andover?
Plans announced today will see major shake-ups at Army Headquarters in Andover, with further details expected next week.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:38:18 +0000
Calls for street light review in wake of Sarah Everard killing
WHAT more is needed to make streets safer for women? Yesterday, in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Chief constables from across the country discussed this question, following the tragic death of Sarah Everard in London.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:37:29 +0000
MPs call for M3 Junction 7 warehouse plans to be called in
A group of Hampshire MPs have called on the government to ‘call in’ plans for new warehouses over plans in could put a new hospital “at risk”.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:14:55 +0000
Andover Thorntons to remain open after closures announced
Thorntons will still be available in Andover despite the chocolate company closing 61 stores across the county.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:25:04 +0000
Iris Andersen is calling on Hampshire County Council to review street lights
AN ANDOVER councillor is sending a plea to Hampshire County Council to reconsider its decision to switch off street lights between 1am and 4am, saying that ‘safety must come before money’.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:16:11 +0000
Test Valley expects to recycle more items from 2023
Test Valley residents are soon to be able to recycle a lot more at home following anticipated changes to recycling in Hampshire.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:54:10 +0000
New jobs and training helpline launched by The Big Issue
The helpline will be staffed by recruitment professionals and will connect those who are looking for support with their job search to an expert.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:29:45 +0000
Areas with the highest number of sexual and violent assaults in Hampshire
An analysis of figures from Hampshire Constabulary reveals the risks that women face, with murder, rape and abuse.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:49:31 +0000
Test Valley MP asks Priti Patel to ensure women are heard
A ROMSEY MP has grilled the Home Secretary on whether or not the Government is doing enough to hear the views of women as it responds to the Sarah Everard case.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:27:55 +0000
Pet detective claims Hampshire police are not taking dog napping seriously enough
The pet detective claimed Hampshire police are not taking dog napping seriously enough.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:57:43 +0000
Zoopla's Rich List reveals Hampshire's most expensive streets
THE annual property rich list, revealing the most expensive streets across the UK, has revealed which Hampshire streets are among the priciest.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:04:52 +0000
Andover MP defends Met police chief and plans for policing bill
ANDOVER’S MP has defended the government’s action on violence against women following the death of Sarah Everard in London.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:42:16 +0000
Town Mills Riverside Park opens in Andover
Residents of Andover and further afield have given a thumbs up to new park in the heart of town after it opened at the weekend.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:40:17 +0000
Andover thatched cottage could become supported living unit
A thatched cottage in Andover could become a supported living institution under plans submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'A journalist has to be the eyes and ears of the public'
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Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:01:08 +0000
Plans approved for two Chilbolton houses despite opposition
Councillors have passed plans to build two houses in Chilbolton despite concerns of a “phantom study” and “riding roughshod” over the views of residents.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:49:13 +0000
5 England employment law changes coming in April
Changes are being made to certain laws next month from minimum wage to statutory sick pay.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:43:48 +0000
Can I see my family and friends on Easter Bank Holiday 2021?
The 'Stay Home' message is set to change in two weeks’ time, but what will the new rules look like?

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:12:49 +0000
Andover Mind receives grant from Pears Foundation
An Andover charity has been awarded thousands of pounds which it will use to employ new mental health workers.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:14:15 +0000
LISTED: The 101 Hampshire areas with the fewest Covid cases
MORE than 100 areas across Hampshire, including Southampton and the New Forest, have recorded fewer than three Covid cases each, according to the latest weekly data.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:12:55 +0000
PM has full confidence in Police chief Dame Cressida Dick
THE Prime Minister has given his backing to Metropolitan Police chief Dame Cressida Dick despite the “very distressing” scenes at a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:01:08 +0000
Six laws all dog owners need to know to avoid getting fined
Here's a round-up of the six laws you should know about if you have or want to get a dog

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:16:34 +0000
Channel 4 The Circle: Hampshire father-daughter compete to win £100k
A father-daughter duo from Hampshire will compete in the new series of The Circle.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:46:00 +0000
4 places near Andover to plan a walk when lockdown eases
March 29 will be a significant day in England’s path to post-Covid life.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 06:45:00 +0000
Celebrating Andover's amazing mums this Mother's Day
AS A WAY of thanking the leading women in our lives, we invited readers to share their messages of gratitude this Mother’s Day.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Five attractions within an hour of Andover for post-lockdown
With Covid restrictions having been in place for almost a year, we’ve spent plenty of time staying local.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Word Up: Have the wheels come off bid to battle obesity?
Last week saw the most conclusive evidence yet of the relationship between high levels of overweight people and death rates from Coronavirus. According to the report by the World Obesity Federation, approximately 2.2 million of the 2.5 million glo...

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Letters: Memories of Andover Carnival and search for brother
Andover Carnival

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Camera Club's stunning pictures of spring in Andover
After a long dark winter the need for a bit of sunshine and blue skies has never felt greater.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The faces of Hampshire's most wanted criminals
A number of suspects and criminals from across Hampshire are still at large.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Six Hampshire pubs on the market you can buy right now
If you fancy seeing yourself behind your very own bar, here is what could be yours.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:01:00 +0000
Pet of the Week: Perky Patch
OUR Pet of the Week is Patch, this adorable dog.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:05:06 +0000
The flood warnings will remain in place until Monday
THE Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for villages surrounding Andover, asking residents to ‘be prepared’.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Longparish man charged with sexually inciting a child
The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 15:37:00 +0000
The Andover roadworks that will cause delays this month
DRIVERS will face diversion and delays in a few areas near Andover over this month due to various roadworks.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Andover History: How a railway station changed lives
When the railway arrived at Andover in 1854 and the Junction station was built, it was inevitable that the main road leading there would be called Junction Road but it was a pity that the town lost the former and much more pleasant-sounding Bishop...

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:36:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Map reveals areas with most and least new cases
AN INTERACTIVE map has revealed the places in Andover and surrounding area that have the highest number of Covid cases.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Seven Mother’s Day bargains for last-minute gifts
It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow, and if you’ve left it to the last minute, you might be panicking over what to get your mum for her special day.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Blockbuster movies and Netflix TV shows filmed in Hampshire
Hampshire has had its fair share of silver screen appearances with many Hollywood blockbusters and Netflix originals shot in the county.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Seven Hampshire parks and outdoor spaces perfect for a picnic
Here are some of the best picnic locations in the county where you can enjoy some much needed catch-up time.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:07:50 +0000
TVBC to write off debt of closed Andover cafe Butters
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has agreed to write off the debts of a popular Andover café that closed in 2019.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:52:23 +0000
End to embarrassment: Town Mills benches are reinstalled
A week after an embarrassing episode of placement of bench at the new Town Mills development, the contractors have reinstalled the seat, now facing the river.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:54:53 +0000
Man spared prison after assaulting two women in a Hook pub
AN ANDOVER man has been spared prison after assaulting two women at a pub in Hook - while already serving a suspended sentence.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:09:23 +0000
TVBC recommends new Andover artwork for approval by council
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) recommended hundreds of thousands of pounds be set aside for public artworks in Andover

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, March 12, 2021
THREE homes have been destroyed after a fire ripped through a terrace of thatched cottages near Barton Stacey at the weekend.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:29:05 +0000
Funds for Stockbridge Primary School safety plan recommended
A project in Stockbridge to make it safe for students to travel to school has received the backing of Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) councillors.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:34:20 +0000
Test Valley Borough Council to produce period poverty report
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) will investigate the possibility of providing support to eradicate period poverty following a motion being brought before it.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:07:14 +0000
Hampshire County Council builds Micheldever recycling plant
A new Micheldever facility promises a “huge advance” on fixing potholes while also going green.



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