Andover Advertiser
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:17:43 +0100June 21 Covid lockdown relaxation pushed back by four weeks
ENGLAND’S so-called “freedom day” has been postponed as cases of the Delta variant cause concern across the UK.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:43:03 +0100Clatfords Village Store closed for now after freezer fire
A village store faces weeks of closure after a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning (June 14).
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:22:30 +0100Lockdown to be extended by four weeks, PM set to announce
The Prime Minister is expected to announce today that the end of lockdown will be delayed by four weeks.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:21:58 +0100Millway House resident celebrates 101st birthday
A Weyhill resident has celebrated her 101st birthday this week after a life of exploring the world.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:59:54 +0100Plans for Perham Down solar farm submitted to council
Plans for a vast new solar farm have been submitted, which would see hundreds of acres of farmland given over to energy production.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:28:06 +0100Andover Youth Choir to be set up following Covid pandemic
A new youth choir is to be established in Andover to get their confidence back after the pandemic.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:37:19 +0100Andover heptathlete Holly Mills improves personal best
Holly Mills could not win a medal at the Challenge, but she completed the seven events with a score of 6,211.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:53:05 +0100Three poachers fined and their dogs seized in Overton
THREE men have been fined for poaching and their dogs have been seized.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:48:02 +0100Ban for Stockbridge drink driver
A TEST Valley villager has been banned from driving for 12 months after he was caught drink driving.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:49:37 +0100Endeavour School recognised for supporting mental health
An Andover school has been named as a specialist in supporting mental health following an assessment.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:40:25 +0100Armed Forces Day: Leckford man passes Royal Navy training
Ahead of Armed Forces Day, a Leckford student has proved he’s ship shape as he passed the first stage of his naval training with flying colours.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:46:37 +0100Rule change allow more gay and bisexual men to donate blood
The new eligibility rules came into effect on World Blood Donor Day today (Monday 14 June).
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:55:20 +0100Labelling disabled children as 'noisy' is shocking - and council needs to do better
There is something wrong with society when the delicate ears of neighbours override the needs of children with learning difficulties who need round-the-clock care.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100Letters: Covid vaccine volunteer's story, and climate issues
Tough decisions
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100Leader's column: ‘Make your voice heard on town’
It WAS great to see so many people enjoying the new Riverside Park at Town Mills last week as I welcomed the Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council. Rob Humby and the Local Enterprise Partnership’s Head of Infrastructure, Kevin Travers to Andove...
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Andover History: The story of shoe shop Milwards
This picture was taken by Phil Farlow in 1973, and shows the entrance to the newly-constructed Chantry Way.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100Andover golfer Craig Neve misses out in qualifier
ANDOVER golfer Craig Neve came up just short in his bid to become the first Test Valley player to win the 36-hole qualifier at the county championship, on Friday.
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Former prison properties up for sale for just £215,000
House hunters have a rare opportunity to purchase a property built inside a former prison.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 11:23:38 +0100Euro 2020: Key dates for England, Wales and Scotland
After a year of waiting, Euro 2020 is finally here.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:46:52 +0100Andover could be as hot as the Canary Islands this weekend
ANDOVER is set to bask in temperatures in the mid-to-upper 20s this weekend, with conditions similar to that of the Canary Islands.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Courts roundup: Harassment and denied assaults in Andover
Assault charges
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 07:30:00 +0100History: The Andover workhouse scandal which brought reform
In the modern age, we’re all used to political scandals in politics.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100Teen assaulted by two men on King Arthur's Way in Andover
A teenager has been hospitalised with head wounds following an assault in Andover on Wednesday.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:43:45 +0100Fire chief Steve Apter "humbled" by Queen’s Fire Service Medal
Isle of Wight fire officer recognised for his outstanding contribution in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Ludgershall vicar to ride 70 miles for stained glass funds
A Ludgershall vicar is set to cover a 70-mile round trip of local churches in order to raise funds to get a stained glass window in his Church.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:15:20 +0100Henry Faure Walker of Newsquest sees MBE in Queen’s Honours
HENRY Faure Walker, CEO of Newsquest Media Group and Chairman of the News Media Association has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100Andover drop into relegation zone as they lose again
Andover 1st XI, sponsored by Nordlock, lost for a second time in a row which saw them drop into the relegation zone in the Southern Premier Cricket League division one.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100The Hampshire restaurants with the WORST food hygiene scores
Ever wondered the food rating of your favourite pub, café, restaurant or takeaway?
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100Test Valley Borough Council accused of 'pure discrimination'
Test Valley Borough Council has been accused of “pure discrimination” after refusing permission for a residential home for those with learning disabilities.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100Andover mum 'hurt' by council comments on disability plan
Caught up in the midst of for those with learning disabilities in Andover is Kate Hitchings and her 20-year-old son Connor.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:33:57 +0100Hurstbourne Tarrant's George and Dragon brings in local tab
A centuries-old Hurstbourne Tarrant pub is bringing back bartering as part of a plan to reinvent itself.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:18:09 +0100Man arrested in Ladies Walk on suspicion of drug supply
A London man has been arrested following a police pursuit at a popular beauty spot in Andover.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:18:12 +0100Plans for £11.5 million Hurstbourne Manor resubmitted
Plans to build a mansion worth tens of millions of pounds on the site of a former airfield have been resubmitted to the council after the previous set were withdrawn.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, June 11, 2021
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Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100PICTURES: Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser Pet Idol 2021 finalist
The entries for the contest are now in and we're looking for votes from our readers to decide which furry or fabulous friend should be crowned this year's winners.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:21:14 +0100Disqualified driver gave brother's name when stopped
A MAN who gave his brother’s name when he was caught driving whilst disqualified will be sentenced next week.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:13:26 +0100Caroline Nokes criticises Government Equalities Office
One of Test Valley’s MP’s has criticised the government’s equality body for “evading scrutiny” over its LGBTQ+ policies.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:02:17 +0100Ex-Hampshire police officer found guilty of gross misconduct
A former Hampshire police officer who held a pair of scissors up to a female colleague’s face, leaving her scared of being “sliced”, has been banned from serving as a police officer.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100Comprehensive wins for Andover Tennis Club team in league
Andover Tennis Club’s men’s C Team played their first match of 2021 at Balksbury, playing hosts to Beechdown C of Basingstoke in league three of The Basingstoke League. The matches were played on the superb indoor courts which made for the ideal ...
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Andover Advertiser Pet Idol 2021 finalists in today's paper
Animal lovers from across Andover and Basingstoke have been telling us all about the antics of their furry friends.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:27:23 +0100London Road closed from Andover centre end after collision
London Road has been closed from Town Road after a suspected accident.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:08:30 +0100Cllr says lack of street trees in Andover is ‘tragic’ in light of climate emergency
AN ANDOVER councillor has confronted Test Valley Borough Council over its plans for tree-planting in his ward, branding the lack of street trees on offer as ‘pathetic’.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:58:34 +0100Man looking to find long lost family in Ludgershall
A 57-YEAR-OLD man, who lost his mother when he was 10, is looking for his relatives in Ludgershall in hope of knowing more about his family.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:47:51 +0100Ermine Moth caterpillars cover Ludgershall tree in silk
If you’ve been out and about in the countryside recently, you may have seen mysterious white webbing covering trees and shrubs in the area.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:36:29 +0100Jay Millers Circus puts on a show in Andover
Roll up, roll up as the circus returns to Andover for spectacular entertainment in the big top.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:23:01 +0100Public to get say on new Andover art after £50,000 put aside
Consultations will be held to help decide what residents want new public art in Andover to look like.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:03:25 +0100Overton motorcyclist banned from driving
A MAN from Overton has been fined and banned from driving after riding a bike without a licence or insurance in Surrey.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:14:42 +0100Hampshire County Council trials JCB pothole repair machine
Hampshire County Council (HCC) has trialled a “revolutionary” new pothole fixing machine which is claimed to cut the costs of repair by half.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:22:14 +0100Doctors warn of new Covid symptoms linked to Indian variant
Also known and the Delta variant the mutation has become the UK’s dominant Covid-19 variant.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:14:43 +0100Hampshire police find missing Andover girl after appeal
Police have appealed for help to find a missing girl from Andover.