THE owners of a patch of ‘picturesque’ land near Andover have come under fire from nearby residents over plans to build a spa.

BUSINESS and council representatives working with police to address anti-social behaviour in Andover have welcomed news that a new dispersal order has been issued for over the weekend.

TIDWORTH Town Council is on the move as work gets underway to build a civic centre.

AN ELECTRICAL company which has been in Whitchurch since the 1970s is marking its 50th anniversary next week.

Later this month, Test Valley Borough Council will be setting its budget for the 2022/23 financial year.

A RETIRED museum curator from Whitchurch has been honoured at the Windsor Castle as she received an MBE award for her services to the cultural heritage in Hampshire.

Critics have labelled the police complaints system “broken” and “powerless” following a damning investigation into how officers are regulated.

TWO of Britain’s largest and rarest birds of prey that were released into the south have been found dead.

Residents at an Andover retirement village have celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A FIN of a 'great white shark' has been spotted just yards off the coast from a popular beach, it has been claimed.

Universal Credit, child benefit and statutory pension are among payments that will be increased in April to keep up with the rising cost of living.

Royal Mail will introduce new "reinvented" stamps after a successful trial of the new designs. 

THE deputy police and crime commissioner for Hampshire has resigned after backlash from controversial comments about gender eqaulity.

AN ANDOVER councillor has spoken out about ‘crippling’ NHS waiting lists, calling on the government to ‘get its ducks in a row’ to remedy the situation.

STAFF shortages and gaps in patient records have led to an NHS trust being downgraded by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

NEW tenants have been found to run a village pub.

Wilko has more than 400 stores UK-wide but the new initiative will only be allowed in 248 stores.

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MARWELL has introduced precautionary measures to protect itself from bird flu after a case was confirmed nearby.

A Palace source has shared an update on the health of the Queen after Prince Charles tested positive for coronavirus.

Prince Charles has tested positive for Covid, Clarence House has said.

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OFFICERS from Andover’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have set up a dispersal order as part of a clampdown on anti-social behaviour in the town centre.

AN AUTHOR, philanthropist and TV presenter from Andover has received her OBE at Windsor Castle.

Boris Johnson said his strategy for living with Covid will be published later this month.

PICKET Piece residents can now get a range of goods much closer to home, as a new convenience store has opened in their neighbourhood.

A SEXUAL assault survivor is taking the NHS to court – after she claims they lost her paperwork.

THE COUNTY council will be facing a budget deficit of almost £250m in a few years’ time.

AN ANDOVER company is preparing to attend the national final of the UK’s leading rural business awards programme, where it has been shortlisted for its outstanding accomplishments in business.

THE POST Office has officially launched its new campaign supporting foodbanks and featuring an Andover postmaster.

STUDENTS at an Andover school have been recognised for their innovation and creativity at a national competition held at Legoland.

AN ANDOVER firm is the only business in the county to specialise in fitting canal boats.

A PASSIONATE sign language tutor has urged people to take up learning the skill after face masks have hindered the daily lives of people with hearing problems.

Wiltshire Council’s Building Control team has won the Best Partnership with Local Authority Building Control award at the LABC Building Excellence Grand Final.

SOUTH Western Railway have urged passengers to plan ahead as a Hampshire line shuts for nine days after a major upgrade is announced.

AN ENTREPRENEUR from Andover has come up with a Covid-safe and modern alternative to the traditional business card.

A variety of destinations are included in the offer, including Prague, Rome and Paris so 2022 could be your year to get travelling.

HAMPSHIRE motorists are being urged not to use their mobile phones behind the wheel – one of the "main contributory causes of fatal collisions".

THE number of coronavirus cases in Test Valley increased by 383 over the weekend, official figures show.

ANDOVER youngsters were delighted to see the card they produced for the Queen proudly displayed as she appeared on television last week.

HAMPSHIRE'S police and crime commissioner has called for more support in raising the profile of Female Genital Mutilation.

The worst of the weather is anticipated to hit at the back end of this week and leading into next.

Singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini and Brit Critics’ Choice winner Sam Fender have been announced as headliners for Southsea’s Victorious festival.

We're rounded up some of the best Valentine's Day stationery from Paperchase, Papier and more.

Jacob Rees-Mogg will be focusing on "Brexit opportunities” in the latest shake-up.

ITV bosses have confirmed they will leave the door open for the character’s return.

The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, here are some of her most expensive jewellery looks and how you can recreate them.

If you are looking for a truly unique holiday in the UK, then look no further than these quirky Airbnb stays.

A MUM from St Mary Bourne village is raising money for two charities by organising a charity run in memory of her niece who tragically died at the age of 19.

MORE 20mph speed zones could be introduced in Hampshire as a new review into the county’s roads begins.