ANDOVER residents will face a £5 rise in council tax as the borough council looks to set its budget for the coming year.

The storms will bring strong spells of wind and possibly snow to the UK this week.

A STREET festival in Andover Town Centre is to be held in honour of her majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this summer.

AN ENTERTAINMENT venue in Andover is celebrating its fifth birthday this month.

The £400m debt relates back to a decades-old deal between the UK and Iran

POLICE have carried out a targeted roads policing operation along the A303 this week, after identifying the road as "high risk".

TWO people were handed dispersal orders in Andover over the weekend, after powers were put in place to address reports of “large groups” causing anti-social behaviour in the town centre.

FROM making gin in her Grandad’s garden annexe to now opening up a brand-new venture in the heart of Andover, Kate Griffin has had a remarkable five years.

THE SOUTH'S ambulance service has been told to "make improvements" after a number of concerns were raised to watchdogs.

OLYMPIC gold medallist Tom Daley passed through parts of Basingstoke today during is mammoth ride for Comic Relief.

THE first Covid vaccinations have now been given to clinically vulnerable children under 12 in Andover.

RESIDENTS at an Andover care home are taking part in their own Winter Olympic Games while supporting Team GB in their quest for medals in Beijing this month.

THE number of children being exploited by county lines drug dealers in Hampshire is continuing to rise.

ANDOVER residents are being asked to help shape future development plans as Test Valley Borough Council has launched a consultation on a major planning document.

POLICE are warning residents in Whitchurch to be particularly vigilant following a spate of overnight thefts from vehicles.

The 28-year-old actor first appeared on the cobbles in 2003 as Chesney Brown.

You can get 12 free bottles of wine with this new fridge.

OLYMPIC gold medallist Tom Daley will be visiting Overton tomorrow (Tuesday) as part of his Comic Relief challenge.

STORM Eunice is headed to Hampshire this week, bringing a period of very strong winds that could cause significant disruption.

RESIDENTS of Picket Piece have said that they are happy to ‘finally’ have a convenience store in their neighbourhood, as One Stop opened its doors earlier this month.

A diplomat found dead in a forest vanished from his home after suffering extreme stress while working for the Government’s Covid taskforce at the height the pandemic, an inquest has heard.

A COUPLE from Andover has opened a new indoor garden which has been created from recycled and upcycled materials.

FAMILIES in Andover are being invited to take part in a free adventure trail around the town this February half term - with one lucky winner set to bag themselves a Nintendo Switch Lite console.

Children at Wellington Lions Primary in Tidworth and Wellington Eagles Primary in Ludgershall had fun celebrating Chinese New Year last week with a Chinese themed lunch.

The Range has launched a new outdoor living collection including popular hot tubs and egg chairs. Shop the best deals.

As we plough through February wind, rain and snow, we can only hope that warmer Spring days aren’t far away.

Camilla, 74, caught the virus for the first time just days after the Prince of Wales.

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

WINNER of Britain’s Got Talent magician Richard Jones is set to stun on his 2021 tour following his success on the ITV show.

AS the country prepares to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this summer, bus operator, Stagecoach South, has unveiled two Platinum Jubilee-themed buses to mark the occasion.

RESIDENTS can enjoy trip trapping over the bridge with the Three Billy Goats Gruff later this month.

It’s time for the kids to take charge at Winchester Science Centre as youngsters create a new youth board.

THE winner of a competition run by an Andover compan calling on school pupils to design a lorry side safety panel has had their vision turned into a reality.

An angry motorist has hit out at the council over concerns of inaction regarding ‘dangerous’ potholes on a major route.

Book a getaway this Valentine's Day with the UK's most romantic cities revealed.

The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from February 13.

TWO teenage girls were verbally abused and assaulted outside the Chantry Centre last week.

Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2022.

A BUS driving apprentice who completed his course in Andover has been praised as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

Further pressure has been piled on families after Ofgem announced a 54% increase in the energy price cap last week. 

ARTWORK has gone on display in Overton after being crafted by dozens of people who have overcome debilitating mental health conditions.

The Prime Minister must now ‘truthfully’ explain his presence at events to avoid being by police of breaching lockdown laws.

Alleged arsonist

The business name Standard Press was then relatively new, but an advertisement of that period claimed the Standard Press had already been established over 80 years.

TWO in five schools in Hampshire are yet to sign up to a Government scheme to provide free period products to their pupils, figures suggest.

The luxurious blend of alcohol, double cream and red velvet cake flavours costs just £7.25.

For those who managed to stick with their New Year's fitness resolutions, there's no better way to thank yourself than upgrading your headphones.

Here are the best deals on the market for the new Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and Ultra deals from EE, O2, Sky Mobile and more.

A MAN has pleaded guilty to producing large quantities of cannabis after police searched his home in Andover.

A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl from Andover is planning to climb the highest mountain in Wales to raise fund for two charities close to the heart of her family.