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Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Andover Town Council reported to auditors for ‘financial mismanagement’
ANDOVER town council has been reported to the borough council’s chief financial officer for “financial mismanagement” by one of its own members, the Advertiser can reveal.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Ludgershall salon in English Hair and Beauty Awards final
The Wakki Hair Co on High Street in Ludgershall has been selected in the best customers service category in the south west region.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Tickets for Andover Rocks festival 2022 now on sale
TICKETS are on sale for this years Andover Rocks, which will be an evening filled with entertainment.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Andover History: Story of Caldecott House
This picture comes from the reference collection of photographs in Andover library and is a copy made by Derek Dine in the 1980s of an earlier image.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000
InAndover launches Valentines video encouraging people to shop locally
InAndover, part of Andover BID, is reminding people to shop local this Valentines in a new social media video called ‘Love Andoverly’, which is based on the iconic card scene in romantic comedy movie 'Love Actually'.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
IN THE COURTS: The latest cases from Andover and surrounding area
This week's court round-up.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Selfridges launches its Valentine's day gift collection - Shop the best deals
Selfridges has launched its Valentine's Day gift collection. From Cartier rings to Burberry bags, shop the best deals here.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:35:34 +0000
Hampshire Hospitals maternity unit told to improve by CQC after concerns raised
A MATERNITY unit has been told to make improvements after whistleblowers raised fears that midwives were too exhausted to keep patients safe because of low staffing levels.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:39:25 +0000
Picket Piece: Housing on land promised for sports pitch given green light
RESIDENTS of Picket Piece have been left devastated after the borough council gave the green light to plans for 16 new homes in space promised as a junior sports pitch.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:55:58 +0000
Hampshire County Council in need of help as it faces £80m cuts
GOVERNMENT support is desperately needed to save a struggling council’s finances in the years ahead.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:22:24 +0000
Dad took own life after struggling with end of marriage, inquest told
AN ANDOVER man who was depressed following the breakdown of his marriage, died after taking an overdose at his home, an inquest heard.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:36:57 +0000
Andover nursing home CEO welcomes easing of Covid restrictions
The CEO of Sears Healthcare, which runs Millway House nursing home in Andover, has welcomed the news that Covid restrictions on social care will be eased from Monday.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000
Post Office could soon return to Weyhill Road as residents asked for their views
A POST Office could soon return to Andover's Weyhill Road, following its closure at the end of last year.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:52:45 +0000
UK weather: Met Office share snow update for February as 'arctic air' approaches
“Snow showers” are expected in February as “wintry downpours” move down from the north and as far south as central England and the capital.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:03:41 +0000
MP’s column : Youth club will reduce unemployment, says Kit Malthouse
You’ll have no doubt heard me talk about my mission to cut crime and make our streets safer, be it anti-social behaviour or ending the scourge of county lines.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:59:42 +0000
WEATHER: A 'mixed bag' for the week ahead
Advertiser weatherman Andy Simmonds takes a look at what north Hampshire can expect over the next seven days.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Manuela's Column: How businesses changed in Andover
Thoroughly enjoyed shopping, and visiting our vast array of supermarkets independent shops, and convenience stores in preparation for this column.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Valentine's Day 2022: Record players for a vinyl lover from AO, HMV and Urban Outfitters
If you've been meaning to dig out old 33s from your attic or invest in a brand-new turntable, here's some record players you might like.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:18:21 +0000
Jean-Paul Noel-Cephise from Andover launches new show on Sky
AN AUTHOR and presenter who grew up in Andover is launching his own television show on Sky next month.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Precept frozen as town council budget passes
RESIDENTS of Andover will pay the same amount to the town council as in the previous year as councillors have passed the 2022/23 budget.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 19:36:26 +0000
Plan for 24 homes near school in Overton comes under fire
OVERTON residents have criticised a developer’s bid to build 24 new homes on land close to the village school.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:20:10 +0000
Warning driving with a dog in your car could land you £5,000 fine
Driving with a dog in the car could land you a £5,000 fine or lose your drivers licence

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:28:18 +0000
TVBC pledges to take 'swift action' on River Anton rubbish
THE borough council has pledged to take 'swift action' after concerns were raised regarding litter pollution in the River Anton.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:24:20 +0000
ATC votes to stay in town centre amidst new office decision
MEMBERS of Andover Town Council have voted to stay based in the town centre, as the authority seeks to replace its current office.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:53:11 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Town MP costs more than PM
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Advertiser, out Friday (January 28).

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:24:08 +0000
Hampshire's Household Waste and Recycling Centres could soon allow same-day booking
BOOKINGS for tips across Hampshire could soon be made on the same day, a council has advised.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:30:00 +0000
What is the Holocaust Memorial Day prayer for 2022?
Holocaust Memorial Day falls on January 27 every year

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:17:47 +0000
Call for action on River Anton litter as concerns raised over 'pollution'
CONCERNS have been raised over ‘pollution’ in the River Anton after piles of litter have remained uncleared for ‘at least six months’.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:45:18 +0000
YOU have your say on Andover Town Council as poll results revealed
ANDOVER residents have had their say on whether the town council has ‘lost the faith’ of the public it serves.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:39:48 +0000
Owner of new Andover burger bar says thank you to public
ANDOVER residents can enjoy the town’s new burger bar in even more ways, as it joins JustEat two months into its whirlwind journey.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:36:47 +0000
Andover MP spent more than the Prime Minister last year
ANDOVER MP and policing minister Kit Malthouse cost the taxpayer more than the Prime Minister last year, new figures reveal.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:51:21 +0000
Wellington Academy drafts in the Army to help young readers
SOLDIERS have been roped in to volunteer at a school in Ludgershall and encourage young minds to become avid book lovers.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:44:18 +0000
Tidworth, Ludgershall schools to get extra investment
SCHOOLS in Tidworth and Ludgershall are likely to get extra investment as the Wiltshire council is setting out a five-year programme.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:10:28 +0000
Wilko is extending its Face Mask Recycling Scheme until April
Wilko's mask recycling scheme will continue in participating stores.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:10:33 +0000
Man, 45, hit by car and seriously injured after crash on A303
A MAN has been seriously injured after he was hit by a car on the A303 yesterday evening (Monday).

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:53:59 +0000
Man, 25, handed £500 fine for shoplifting at Andover Asda supermarket before Christmas
A MAN has been fined £500 after being caught stealing from an Andover supermarket as part of a police crackdown on shoplifting.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:23:25 +0000
Recap: Updates at full council as ATC to set 2022/23 budget
Good evening and welcome to our live blog. We are live at Andover Town Council full council meeting. Councillors have a busy agenda, and are set to discuss the 2022/23 budget, and new office options, among other items.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:41:05 +0000
Met Police launches investigation into Downing Street lockdown parties
Dame Cressida Dick said he criteria for investigating past breaches of COVID rules has been met thanks to information provided by the Cabinet Office.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:00:10 +0000
Picket Piece residents object to plans for 16 new homes
RESIDENTS of Picket Piece are up in arms against a plan to build 16 new homes on a land that they claimed was promised as ‘leisure space’.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:53:41 +0000
Fined for dropping a McDonald's Happy Meal box in Andover
A WILTSHIRE woman has been fined £150 for dropping a McDonald’s Happy Meal box on the ground in Andover.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:06:07 +0000
Women reunited with lost engagement ring
A LOVED engagement ring that was lost in the waters of the River Test in Whitchurch has been returned to its grateful owner.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:28:06 +0000
Couple that supported Andover Town FC in recent success grows massage business
AN ANDOVER couple that opened a massage place in 2019 is stepping up their business following their success in serving the community and supporting the Andover Town FC for nearly four seasons.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:33:55 +0000
Emergency services deal with serious collision on A303
EMERGENCY services have been dealing with a serious collision on the A303 this evening (Monday).

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Call for submissions to Andover College students' independent film festival to be held in May
ANDOVER college students are creating a film festival to be held in the town later this year.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:45:22 +0000
Have Andover residents ‘lost faith’ in their town council?
CONCERNS have been raised that Andover residents have ‘lost faith’ in their town council, as the authority prepares to develop a Back to Basics strategy.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:25:28 +0000
Andover BID introduces crime management app to help businesses report anti-social behaviour
ANDOVER BID is this week launching a new crime reporting system for businesses in the town.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:55:51 +0000
Andover phone shop rings in £1,000 after successfully securing TVBC grant
A PHONE accessories shop in Andover has qualified for the borough council’s Independent Retailer Grant.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Crematorium donates £12,000 to 'fantastic' Andover and south-east charities
AN Andover-based Crematorium has donated £12,000 to several charities within its local vicinity.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:59:48 +0000
Hampshire fire service welcomes new recruits at graduation ceremony
THE HAMPSHIRE fire service welcomed its highest ever intake of female firefighters at a graduation ceremony last week.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:25:58 +0000
Engagement rings for Valentine's Day from H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Beaverbrooks and more
The perfect proposal starts with the perfect ring. Here are the best diamonds from H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Beaverbooks and more to help you pop the question this Valentine's Day.



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