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Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Mother-of-three 'scared' to be at home after baby son airlifted to hospital due to ongoing mould
AN ANDOVER mum is pleading for a more suitable flat after her premature baby son was airlifted to hospital due to worsening mould.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:11:37 +0100
‘It’s not good enough’: Cllr hits out at government response to fuel crisis
AN ANDOVER councillor has hit out at the government over the ongoing fuel issues, saying that “blaming the public is not good enough”.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:09:15 +0100
Andover councillor calls on petrol stations to assign pumps to NHS workers
A FORMER mayor of Andover has called on fuel stations in the town to allocate specific pumps to key workers amidst the current petrol pani-buying.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:46:01 +0100
Boris Johnson says crisis on petrol forecourts is ‘stabilising’
The Prime Minister urged motorists to go about their business in the normal way.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:43:57 +0100
South Central Ambulance Service is monitoring fuel crisis
THE ambulance service which covers Basingstoke has reassured that it has additional fuel provisions available so it can continue to respond to emergencies.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:06:43 +0100
Residents react to suggestion of maximum fuel purchases in Andover amidst filling station 'havoc'
ANDOVER residents have come out in force in support of the capping of fuel at petrol stations as the chaos at filling stations shows no sign of letting up.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:16:03 +0100
Santa cruises all set to raise funds for hospice
FOLLOWING the humongous success of his cruises around the town last year, Andover’s very own Santa will be returning this December.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:52:16 +0100
Gardening firm flourishing thanks to £750 council grant
AN ANDOVER gardening business has been awarded a council grant to help it get going.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:28:09 +0100
BP, Shell and Esso update drivers on when petrol station queues will end
Ministers have issued a fresh appeal to motorists to stop “panic buying” as Boris Johnson drew back from plans to deploy the army.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:25:03 +0100
Tesco, BP, Morrisons and Shell issue update on petrol station shortages
Soaring demand for fuel has seen forecourts across the UK run out as drivers struggle to fill up their cars.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:15:37 +0100
BP, Shell and Texaco announce petrol station rule change
PRA chairman Brian Madderson told the BBC the forecourt closures and depleted pumps were down to "panic buying, pure and simple".

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:49:03 +0100
Cyclists take on 50-mile route from Thruxton for Andover charities
CYCLISTS took on a 50 mile cycle challenge earlier this month, in aid of a large variety of local worthy causes.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Best ever family reunion in a private manor holiday home – at a cost you won’t believe
Planning a family reunion this year? Vrbo® a global expert in family holiday homes for more than 25 years, has thousands of holiday homes in the UK to choose from for the ultimate family get together.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:25:03 +0100
Car collides with traffic camera on Weyhill Road
A CAR collided with a traffic camera in Andover this afternoon.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:37:28 +0100
Community comes together to create quiet garden at primary school in memory of teaching assistant
A PRIMARY school in Tidworth has created a ‘quiet garden’ for its pupils, and in memory of a staff member, thanks to the generosity of the local community.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:29:11 +0100
Petrol panic-buying: Competition law suspended
Fuel suppliers will be able to work together to tackle shortages brought about by a weekend of panic-buying from motorists.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:24:29 +0100
Expect very wet and windy conditions in Andover
The town will see some very wet and windy conditions today (Monday), with outbreaks of locally heavy rain, the forecast said.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:14:26 +0100
Fallen tree on track affecting Andover rail services
PEOPLE travelling by train between Andover and Whitchurch this morning may face difficulty due to a fallen tree.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:23:04 +0100
Town council to keep offering Zoom link for full council meetings
ANDOVER town council has decided to continue hybrid meetings for full council only, following relaxation of restrictions on in-person events.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:48:43 +0100
Andover man, 81, grows 'stupendous' sunflowers measuring 15 feet tall
A RETIRED paramedic from Andover has grown a ‘stupendous’ crop of sunflowers which are towering at 15 feet tall.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:51:09 +0100
Cllr urges Andover residents to get Covid jab
AN ANDOVER councillor is urging people to get their Covid jab following a rise in hospitalisations in Hampshire.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:17:28 +0100
Public inquiry to decide on 75 new homes in Overton
The development proposed by Bargate Homes would see homes, allotments and orchards built on the land adjacent to Pond Close.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:58:57 +0100
Cllr questions Royal Mail after beehive and leak delays deliveries in Andover
The customer service point on Bridge Street is closed with residents unable to collect parcels as the company struggles to get a contractor to remove the beehive.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Story behind a 1930 photo of Andover's London Street
This uncommon view of London Street, taken about 1930, shows several buildings that are standing today, though the foreground has been replaced by Eastern Avenue which cuts right through the street.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:39:45 +0100
Andover's Weyhill Electronic Organ Society to restart
After a delay of some twenty months, the Weyhill Electronic Organ Society is set to resume monthly concerts on Thursday October 21, when the guest performer will be Phil Brown from Derby, performing on multi-electronic keyboards.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 16:28:39 +0100
Sainsbury's, Tesco and Aldi among supermarkets issuing food recalls
Food allergies and incorrect packaging are among the reasons behind a number of product recalls.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 10:32:34 +0100
Andover Town forms youth group to help fill service gaps
A work group for youth has been formed by the Andover Town Council in an attempt to fill service gaps.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire's most dangerous roads over 10 years
The most dangerous roads across a swathe of Hampshire have been revealed by CrashMap.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
New edition of Lookback at Andover is out
Anyone who enjoys reading about the history of Andover will want to get a copy of Andover History and Archaeology Society’s latest publication Lookback at Andover, now published.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 15:45:00 +0100
Massive £20,000 cash giveaway for Andover charities
Today we’re asking readers to nominate their favourite local charities to be considered for a grant.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:43:32 +0100
Queues at Andover petrol stations as motorists head to the pumps amid driver shortage
ANDOVER’S petrol stations are busier than normal today following news that HGV shortages have led to supply chain issues at some forecourts.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:52:21 +0100
Government under pressure to act as HGV driver shortage hits fuel deliveries
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the shortage of drivers was a “global problem” caused by coronavirus.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Send us your Macmillan Coffee Morning pictures
Millions of people across the country will take part in Macmillan's coffee morning today - aiming to raise money for people facing cancer.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:54:35 +0100
Andover art gallery and community studio boosted by council grant
A NEW art gallery has opened in Andover town centre after receiving a financial boost from the borough council.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:18:17 +0100
Dogs Trust looking for homes for Old Age Pooches
A Dogs Trust centre in the region is looking for homes for four very special Old Age Pooches as National Grandparents Day approaches.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:39:20 +0100
Andover couple scoops national award for supporting foodbank during lockdown
AN ANDOVER couple who helped feed thousands of struggling people in Hampshire have won a national community award after they collected over 45,000 meals for a Berkshire foodbank.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:14:20 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Friday, September 24, 2021
POST deliveries across Andover are suffering serious delays after a beehive caused part of the roof at the town’s delivery office to collapse.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:32:38 +0100
Winchester Road footway in Andover to be resurfaced
The western side of Winchester Road between Croft Avenue and Humberstone Road will be widened and resurfaced by Hampshire County Council.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:10:45 +0100
Woman to shave head to raise money for best friend's teen daughter suffering with cancer
AN ANDOVER woman will shave her head on her birthday to raise funds for her best friend’s daughter who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:30:45 +0100
Andover Advertiser Camera Club photos of Harvest Moon
OUR Camera Club members wowed us this week with their brilliant snaps of the Harvest Moon.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:54:39 +0100
IN PICTURES: UN Peace Day Procession at Harmony Woods
ANDOVER Trees United was once again been invited by the Jane Goodall Institute Roots & Shoots programme to host this year’s main UK event in Andover with a procession in Harmony Woods on Tuesday, September 21.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:46:56 +0100
Over Wallop man to run London marathon to support charity
Nick Kinloch from Craydown Lane in Over Wallop said he is looking to raise money for a “small but incredibly effective charity”

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
KOREAN CLEVERNESS
This improved version of Kia's third generation Ceed has further sharpened its proposition in the Focus-class family hatchback segment, with smarter looks, extra technology and stronger standards of safety equipment.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
ONE TO WATCH
The name's much the same but the car could hardly be more different. BMW's M135i gains xDrive 4WD and a rather different outlook on life from the rear drive M135i and M140i older generation models that preceded it.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:37:56 +0100
Post delays in Andover as beehive causes leak at delivery office
A BEEHIVE has closed Andover’s Royal Mail delivery office, causing further misery for residents experiencing post disruption across Andover.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:34:34 +0100
Cameo Andover nightclub will reopen this weekend after fire
AN ANDOVER nightclub which was on fire earlier today has confirmed it will be open as usual this weekend.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:26:56 +0100
Firefighters scrambled to Cameo nightclub
FIREFIGHTERS have scrambled to the scene of a nightclub in Andover this lunch time (Wednesday, September 22), following reports of smoke.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:31:44 +0100
Cllr 'extremely disappointed' by 'unfair' cuts to children's services
A SCHOOL governor and councillor from Andover has expressed his ‘extreme disappointment’ about plans which could see more than £20 million slashed from the children’s services budget in Hampshire.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:25:44 +0100
£1bn in state pensions underpaid due to human error, watchdog says
MORE than £1 billion-worth of state pensions has been underpaid due to repeated human errors which were almost inevitable amid complex rules and outdated IT systems, a spending watchdog has said.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:51:21 +0100
Thousands affected by missed cancer target, data suggests
Data shows a key cancer target has not been met since 2015.



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