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Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:09:53 +0100
Upper Chute dad's 800 mile Scotland ride in child's memory
An Upper Chute dad is to finish an 800 mile cycle ride from Scotland this Sunday in order to raise funds for a hub named in memory of his daughter.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:55:13 +0100
Whitchurch clock upgrade makes father and son redundant
A father and son from Whitchurch have called time on their careers winding the town’s clock after more than two decades.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:46:28 +0100
Andover Youth Dance Company win at Ultimate Dance Showcase
An Andover dance team is celebrating after winning a clutch of awards at a national dance competition.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:30:21 +0100
Andover man sentenced for stealing Iceland leg of lamb
An Andover man has been sentenced for a series of offences, including stealing a leg of lamb from Iceland.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Man's appeal to identify missing years of car in Andover
A classic car owner is hoping that Andover residents can reach back in their memories and help him solve a 60-year-old mystery.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:33:31 +0100
Andover man fined for issuing fraudulent MOT certificate
AN ANDOVER man has been fined after making a fraudulent MOT test certificate for his vehicle.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:08:43 +0100
Simplyhealth gives £70,000 to I Can Centre in Andover
Teamwork is the name of the game as an Andover business has provided tens of thousands of pounds to secure the future of an Andover charity.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:54:08 +0100
More UK deaths than births for first time in almost 50 years
MORE deaths than births took place in the UK last year for the first time in nearly half a century, figures suggest.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:13:34 +0100
#NeedsToo hosts Upper Enham prom for special needs students
Andover residents with special needs have attended a prom organised by #NeedsToo to celebrate their time in school and further education.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:00:33 +0100
Plaque unveiled in Micheldever Station to mark first car journey in UK
A PLAQUE has been unveiled in Micheldever Station to mark the first recorded car journey in the UK.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:14:54 +0100
New rules for pubs set to come into effect on July 19
The Prime Minister vowed to tear up England’s coronavirus regulations at the next stage of the road map.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:13:39 +0100
WARNING: Kids sun cream fails Which? safety test
Consumer watchdog Which? has issued a warning to parents after two popular sun creams failed to live up to their SPF and UVA claims

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:40:27 +0100
‘Freedom day’: What rules will change on July 19
BORIS Johnson has promised to tear up England’s coronavirus regulations at the next stage of the road map, which is expected on July 19.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:28:26 +0100
Charlton woman's blog Clipboard Claire becomes lockdown hit
A Charlton woman is hoping her experiences can help women across the world as she prepares for the next stage of her career.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:56:14 +0100
Police appeal after geese killed outside Andover College
Police have appealed for witnesses after a flock of geese were found dead and injured near Andover College.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:04:24 +0100
Andover couple Michael and Margaret Fraher remembered
Andover has paid tribute to two staples of the high street as a celebration of their lives was held today.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:25:41 +0100
Andover NHS heroes mark the health service's 73rd birthday
Andover NHS staff have recieved a special treat today as the NHS marks its 73rd birthday.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:49:00 +0100
Army Flying Museum hosts inaugural Wallop Wings and Wheels
Petrolheads and plane enthusiasts of all kinds descended on Middle Wallop at the weekend as it hosted its first airshow since 2000.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:14:50 +0100
England Euro 2020 clash: Police advise Andover fans
With large numbers of fans now gathering in pubs to watch games, police officers were out patrolling the watering holes.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:36:49 +0100
Hampshire an 'animal cruelty hotspot' says RSPCA report
A report by an animal welfare charity has revealed that Hampshire is an ‘animal cruelty hotspot’ in the UK.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:28:19 +0100
Boris Johnson due to give update on Covid restrictions today
An update on Covid restrictions and a return to more 'freedoms' is due to be given by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today, Monday, July 5.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:29:56 +0100
Warning: Children using TikTok hack to fake positive Covid tests to miss school
PARENTS are being warned after worrying videos posted on TikTok show school children how to fake a false positive covid test with fruit juice.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:34:47 +0100
England v Denmark: Kick off time, TV channel and odds to win
Both semi-finals will be held at Wembley, where up to 60,000 fans could be cheering on their nations. 

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:56:49 +0100
Two vehicle crash on A350 at Sturminster Marshall
A MAN from the Salisbury area was taken to hospital with head injuries while another driver sustained serious injuries after a crash in Sturminster Marshall.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:43:29 +0100
Welsh road sign a long way from home spotted in Hampshire
SPOTTED in Winchester this week. A road sign partly in Welsh.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Andover History: Buckland's, a former High Street giant
The occasion for the patriotic decorations being the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth that took place on May 12, 1937.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire bungalow undergoes modern makeover
A Hampshire bungalow has undergone a stunning modern makeover.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Former Victorian Charlton church school available for sale
If you spent your schooldays longing to find out what it would be like to run the place, then look no further than this Charlton home.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Letters: Council 'nimbies', solar plans and leasehold change
End of misery

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Gemini netball club returns for the youth of Andover
A netball club has been re-launched to give opportunities for local children following on from lockdown.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Fortis IBA to resubmit A303 Enviropark ash 'mountain' plans
Villagers have reacted with dismay after a company intending to construct a permanent ‘ash mountain’ near their homes announced it would resubmit plans.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:51:55 +0100
Tidworth parents fundraise for funeral of stillborn baby
Scarlett Davies and James are looking to raise £1,500 for the funeral of their stillborn baby girl Millie-Grace.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:19:44 +0100
SEEC tell govt not to assume ‘metro’ mayors are good for all
Cllr Roy Perry, chair of the group, said the Government should have a “core principle of less Whitehall imposition, and more local determination.”

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Courts roundup: Andover man not guilty of sabotaging car
The latest Andover cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Superfans decorate their homes and gardens to show support for three lions
AS FANS across the county gear up for the quarter finals this evening (Saturday, July 3) against Ukraine, we look at some of ways Basingstoke and Andover residents are getting behind the England team.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:47:32 +0100
Augusta Park mural: Stonewater seeks more local artists
Stonewater had collaborated with artist Joanna Dewfall for its East Anton development

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid cases surge in schools with A&E filled with 'kids with colds'
Covid rates in schools appear to have risen once again - just weeks before the summer holidays.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Best fish and chip shops in Andover according to TripAdvisor
The humble British chippy is a stalwart of high streets across the UK, providing delicious battery treats to hungry customers.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Andover Clothing Exchange targeted by high street vandals
AN ANDOVER charity is pleading for help after being subjected to a campaign of vandalism and abuse by a gang of youths.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:09:55 +0100
Four people deny drug dealing in Andover and Winchester
FOUR people have denied dealing cocaine and heroin across Andover and Winchester.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:56:55 +0100
Large delays at Bullington Cross ease after A303 collision
A road traffic incident is causing large delays on the A34 and A303.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:42:28 +0100
Family of Vernham Dean motorcyclist pay tribute after crash
The family of a Vernham Dean man who died after a collision between Overton and Kinsclere have paid tribute to him.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:08:32 +0100
Seven places to watch the football in Andover tomorrow
WITH England now the bookies favourites to go all the way in the Euros, The Advertiser takes a look at some of the best pubs in Andover to watch England v Ukraine.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:42:35 +0100
Andover's new mayor Barbara Long on politics and priorities
Andover’s new mayor has said she plans to be “quite a different chair of meetings” this year as she begins her term of office.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:37:50 +0100
Pastrow family receive green A Rocha Eco Church awards
A group of village churches around Andover have all received recognition for going green.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Meat cutting plans for Ludgershall Crown Garage withdrawn
The site of an illegal meat processing plant in Ludgershall which was raided by Wiltshire Council has withdrawn plans to make these activities legitimate.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, July 2, 2021
Here's what stories are in this week's Andover Advertiser

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:55:27 +0100
Hampshire fire crews free people from lifts more than 3,000 times
Hampshire fire crews rescued people from lifts more than 3,000 times in a decade, figures show.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:45:37 +0100
Test Valley's small businesses urged to register for awards
Businesses are being urged to put themselves forward for the Test Valley Business Awards, especially in the category of small business.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:29:56 +0100
Hampshire health leaders plead with public to 'choose well'
BASINGSTOKE residents are being urged to "choose well" when seeking healthcare this summer, amidst pressures on the local NHS.



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