Andover Advertiser
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Hampshire people fined for breaching lockdown
While the nation was plunged into lockdown, the vast majority of residents across Hampshire abided by the restrictions.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Man fined £1,760 for refusing to wear a face mask in Lidl
A man has been fined £1,760 for failing to wear a face covering in Lidl.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100Letters - Common creation, town changes, and 'end to idiocy'
Here's what Andover Advertiser readers had to say this week
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100The Cottage Hospital: Andover’s first modern hospital
This postcard photograph was taken by Frederick Pearse in around 1905 and shows the Andover Cottage Hospital in Junction Road.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Southern Vectis supporting World Breastfeeding Week
WORLD Breastfeeding Week starts today (Sunday) and Southern Vectis has got on board to say nursing mothers are welcome on their buses.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:07:02 +0100Mercia Avenue families speak about lightning strike
TWO families whose homes were destroyed after being struck by lightning have spoken one week on from the freak event.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:50:26 +0100River Way Tesco attack: Andover resident launches fundraiser
A kind-hearted Andover resident has set up a fundraiser to help a man left fighting for his life after a shocking assault outside a supermarket this week.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:29:13 +0100Hampshire hospitals black alert: Pressures stabilise
Pressures at Hampshire's hospitals have "stabilised" but "have not gone away", as health bosses continue to appeal for residents to use the right service if they need medical attention.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:01:36 +0100Two Andover men fined for gathering in lockdown
Two men have been fined more than £4,000 for breaking lockdown restrictions while the nation was battling a second wave of Covid.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:05:24 +0100Andover businessman Ash-Lee James shortlisted for award
AN ANDOVER man has been shortlisted for a prestigious prize at a business awards ceremony celebrating black professionals.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Courts roundup: Andover assaults and driving offences
The latest Andover cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Shipton Bellinger holiday let plans refused by council
A planning application to convert a flat into an ‘Airbnb’ holiday let in Shipton Bellinger has been thrown out by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:19:00 +0100Newbury tip agreement terminated meaning Hampshire residents will have to pay
THOUSANDS of North Hampshire residents who use a tip from a neighbouring county will now have to pay for that privilege, as plans for a new site are scrapped.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:33:39 +0100Two men charged with Barton Stacey scrap metal theft
TWO people have been charged after allegedly attempting to steal scrap metal earlier this year.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100Andover Camera Club - Taking a ride through the countryside
The monthly theme for Andover Advertiser Camera Club was #Bikes.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 08:05:34 +0100Only fraction of Hampshire rape cases result in charge
LESS than five per cent of rape investigations in Hampshire last year resulted in a charge, new data has shown.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Ironsight donates paintballing session to Two Saints
VULNERABLE people in Andover were able to take part in a fun day of paintballing thanks to a donation.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:04:00 +0100Tech firms in Basingstoke hold event to inspire pupils
BASINGSTOKE firms have come together to inspire students to consider careers in science, technology and engineering.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:40:40 +0100Four from Andover arrested in connection with Tesco assault
A 27-year-old man from Andover has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:19:52 +0100Man fighting for life after being assaulted at Andover Tesco
A 27-year-old man from Andover has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, according to police.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:04:20 +0100Tesco keeps Andover store open after violent attack
Tesco has kept its Andover River Way branch open after a man was brutally attacked last night.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:47:14 +0100Four arrested after Andover Tesco Extra assault last night
Live updates as they happened following an assault on a Tesco Extra Andover colleague
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:17:02 +0100Politicians send sympathies to attacked Andover Tesco worker
Community leaders have reacted with shock after a Tesco colleague was attacked outside a store in Andover.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:13:17 +0100Test and Trace worker sends flirty text to Hampshire model after check-in
A HAMPSHIRE model has spoken out about feeling ‘worried in her own home’ after receiving an ‘inappropriate’ text from a Test and Trace worker.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:19:05 +0100Latest Covid case figures show increase in Test Valley
THE number of coronavirus cases in Test Valley increased by 48 in the last 24 hour recorded period, official figures show.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:47:55 +0100Andover cyclist dies in hospital after B3400 car collision
An Andover man has been killed after being knocked off his bike last week.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:31:36 +0100Andover rower Charlie Elwes wins bronze Olympic medal
An Andover rower has secured an Olympic medal after getting onto the podium for the men’s eight.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:06:42 +0100NHS Trust expands mental health support in Andover hospital
The trust which runs Andover hospital is expanding its mental health support for patients with specialist clinicians being placed on wards.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:32:52 +0100Timeline of events for Andover Tesco Extra attack
Residents and community leaders have been left shocked after a man has been left fighting for his life after being attacked outside Tesco.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:40:53 +0100Rural Business Hub shortlisted for industry awards
A Hurstbourne Tarrant business has been shortlisted as one of the best rural enterprises in the UK as it prepares to compete with others across the region.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Quarter of adults have not been hugged in a year, survey shows
ONE in four adults in Andover have not been hugged for more than a year, according to research that suggests people are less likely to build new relationships than they were during the first coronavirus lockdown.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:02:20 +0100Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK
The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:52:51 +0100Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue urgent scam warning
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:33:31 +0100Hampshire retired judge's book to help people handle court
A retired district judge has published a new legal book aimed at helping ordinary people taking action themselves without having to hire an extensive lawyer.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:34:20 +0100If you use Google Play Store on Android you could be owed compensation
People who downloaded popular apps including Tinder, Roblox and Candy Crush Saga on the store are likely to be eligible for a payout.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:03:04 +0100Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue urgent scam warning over cash machines
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:41:25 +0100Entries flooding in for Test Valley Business Awards
Entries coming in for Reducing your Carbon Footprint Award
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:23:14 +0100Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, July 30, 2021
RESIDENTS had a lucky escape from two homes in Andover after a freak bolt of lightning set fire to their properties during a thunderstorm.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Study suggests owners should let their cats choose when to be petted in order to get affection
THE key to getting affection from your cat may lie in letting it choose when it wants to be petted, new research suggests.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100Win a pair of Isle of Wight Festival tickets
THIS summer, cinch presents The Isle of Wight Festival, which returns to its home in Seaclose Park from September 16 to 19.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100A CITROEN HATCH REVIVAL
The e-C4 brings a dose of Citroen individuality to the EV part of the family hatchback segment. The looks have a crossover vibe, the range is a reasonable 217 miles and the cabin is the most comfortable in the class. If you're fed up with clinical fa...
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100INNOVATIVE AND VERSATILE
Volkswagen’s Caddy van has always rewarded buyers looking for the largest breed of compact van with a quality feel and a depth of design engineering often missing from obvious rivals. Back in 2015, with a more efficient Euro6 engine range, this imp...
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100SPACIOUS ELECTRIC SUV
The first production Audi built on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform for volume all-electric cars is this model, the Q4 e-tron. This compact-to-mid-sized crossover is pricier of course than other similarly-sized full-battery-powered SUVs from the Wol...
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100A CITROEN HATCH REVIVAL
The e-C4 adds a bit of colour to the EV part of the family hatch segment, thinks Jonathan Crouch.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:33:19 +0100Hampshire hospitals declares black alert
The Trust says its A&E departments are "busier than ever"
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:09:52 +0100Andover crowned the UK's sexiest place
Andover is the UK’s sexiest place, according to a new sex map.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Anti-social behaviour taskforces to launch across country
Andover’s MP has praised the launch of an anti-social taskforce in Hampshire ahead of plans to roll them out across the country.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100Four Lanes Trust gives thousands to north Hampshire groups
Good causes across Hampshire have received grants from a local charity following a “difficult year”.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100More than a third of adults have multiple health problems in midlife, study reveals
More than a third of Andover adults have multiple health problems in midlife and the trend is getting worse, new research suggests.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:08:22 +0100Vaccine refusers could be barred from events, says Michael Gove
ANDOVER vaccine refusers could be barred from events, according to a Cabinet Office minister.