An Andover man who became the icon of a new D-Day memorial has said “it was a real honour” to be featured around the world.

An Andover woman has said she is honoured to have been recognised with an MBE for her work supporting the armed forces.

Three men have been arrested following a county-wide spree of catalytic converter thefts last night (14 to 15 June), including one man being shot with an air rifle.

An Andover nightclub has said it is “gutted” following the postponement of the final stage of lockdown relaxation.

The woman at the centre of a campaign to convert an Andover thatched cottage into a care home has said she has “every hope” that the plans will be approved.

An Andover resident has criticised a “draconian” pub after being forced to sit indoors despite the tables being empty.

An Andover school is set to celebrate 50 years next month as it works on creating a new identity for its anniversary.

JUST two orders restricting the actions of suspected stalkers have been issued in Hampshire as latest figures show the number of reports rocketing.

A MOTORIST has been banned for speeding, drug driving, driving whilst disqualified and without insurance.

HAMPSHIRE firefighters have dealt with more than 400 outdoor blazes in the first five months of 2021 – with numbers expected to rise as the weather warms up.

Military children from Pilgrims Cross Primary School in Andover took part in a free virtual workshop run by the charity Little Troopers this week.

ENGLAND’S so-called “freedom day” has been postponed as cases of the Delta variant cause concern across the UK.

A village store faces weeks of closure after a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning (June 14).

The Prime Minister is expected to announce today that the end of lockdown will be delayed by four weeks.

A Weyhill resident has celebrated her 101st birthday this week after a life of exploring the world.

Plans for a vast new solar farm have been submitted, which would see hundreds of acres of farmland given over to energy production.

A new youth choir is to be established in Andover to get their confidence back after the pandemic.

Holly Mills could not win a medal at the Challenge, but she completed the seven events with a score of 6,211.

THREE men have been fined for poaching and their dogs have been seized.

A TEST Valley villager has been banned from driving for 12 months after he was caught drink driving.

An Andover school has been named as a specialist in supporting mental health following an assessment.

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.

The new eligibility rules came into effect on World Blood Donor Day today (Monday 14 June).

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.

Tough decisions

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...

This picture was taken by Phil Farlow in 1973, and shows the entrance to the newly-constructed Chantry Way.

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.

House hunters have a rare opportunity to purchase a property built inside a former prison.

After a year of waiting, Euro 2020 is finally here.

ANDOVER is set to bask in temperatures in the mid-to-upper 20s this weekend, with conditions similar to that of the Canary Islands.

Assault charges

In the modern age, we’re all used to political scandals in politics.

A teenager has been hospitalised with head wounds following an assault in Andover on Wednesday.

Isle of Wight fire officer recognised for his outstanding contribution in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

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.

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.

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.

Ever wondered the food rating of your favourite pub, café, restaurant or takeaway?

Test Valley Borough Council has been accused of “pure discrimination” after refusing permission for a residential home for those with learning disabilities.

Caught up in the midst of for those with learning disabilities in Andover is Kate Hitchings and her 20-year-old son Connor.

A centuries-old Hurstbourne Tarrant pub is bringing back bartering as part of a plan to reinvent itself.

A London man has been arrested following a police pursuit at a popular beauty spot in Andover.

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.

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A MAN who gave his brother’s name when he was caught driving whilst disqualified will be sentenced next week.

One of Test Valley’s MP’s has criticised the government’s equality body for “evading scrutiny” over its LGBTQ+ policies.

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.

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 ...