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Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Planting underway at Haydown Link tree avenue in East Cholderton
PLANTING is well underway at a farm in East Cholderton as 83 trees are arranged to form the Haydown Link.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Oil company delivers fuel to wrong post office leaving family of six without heating or hot water
A HEATING oil company left a Barton Stacey family ‘running on vapour’ after it mistakenly delivered their home heating oil into the tank of a post office in a completely different village.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Schoolboy, 10, to face major hair chop for homelessness charity Shelter
A TEN-YEAR-OLD schoolboy from Andover with ‘the biggest heart’ is cutting his long locks to raise money for a homelessness charity.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dozens of tuberculosis cases a year in Hampshire, new figures show
Dozens of people a year contract tuberculosis in Hampshire, figures for recent years suggest.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
More mental health funding is needed, according to NHS boss in Hampshire
MENTAL health services are in desperate need of better funding from the government, an NHS boss has pleaded.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:09:08 +0000
Prince William addresses 'abhorrent' slave trade on royal tour
It follows days of protests calling for reparations from the royal family.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:52:45 +0000
Queen to feature on British Vouge cover in Platinum Jubilee edition
The Queen is set to feature on the cover of British Vogue for the first time in a special Platinum Jubilee edition.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:15:29 +0000
Road closed as police attend lorry fire near Popham Services
A ROAD closure is in place this afternoon (Wednesday, March 23) due to a vehicle fire near Popham Services.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:35:54 +0000
Wordle 277 March 23: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:15:53 +0000
Councillor calls for answers on future of care home which lies ‘dormant’
AN ANDOVER councillor is asking for answers, after a care home in her ward was closed down by the county council at the end of last year.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:33:36 +0000
Neighbourhood policing team to hold drop-in session for residents in the Chantry Centre
ANDOVER’S neighbourhood policing team will be holding a public drop-in session in the Chantry Centre tomorrow (Thursday, March 24).

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:46:01 +0000
Therapy centre picked for Andover Chamber Choir’s upcoming charity concert
ANDOVER Chamber Choir will be supporting the town’s I Can Therapy Centre with its upcoming spring concert.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:56:45 +0000
Lloyds and Halifax announce closure of Hampshire branches
Lloyds Banking Group says a rise in online banking is due to the closures.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:34:24 +0000
Two men attempt to rob a Post Office in Hampshire village
TWO men attempted to rob a post office in a Hampshire village store.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:43:15 +0000
Carers charity launches awards to recognise the hard work of GPs in Hampshire
AN ANDOVER-BASED charity has launched is looking for the heroes who help carers in their day-to-day lives.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:57:44 +0000
Money boost to make walking and cycling to school in Hampshire a more popular choice among pupils
GOVERNMENT cash for active travel is set to make walking and cycling to school a more popular choice among pupils.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:57:49 +0000
Mother’s Day 2022: Gifts for new mums from Oliver Bonas, Jojo Maman Bébé and more
Mother’s Day is always a special one to celebrate, but especially so for a new mum.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:37:43 +0000
Hampshire hospitals facing 'increased pressures' at Basingstoke and Andover
THE trust that runs Basingstoke and Andover hospitals said it is facing “increased pressures” with its emergency department “busier than ever”.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:56:58 +0000
Wordle 276 March 22: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:17:53 +0000
GP practices in Hampshire have more patients per GP than almost anywhere else in England, according to NHS figures
GP practices in Hampshire have more patients per doctor than almost anywhere else in the country, figures reveal.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:37:01 +0000
Village shop committee seeks resident views as future uncertain amidst recruitment struggles
THE committee which runs a village shop is appealing to residents for help as it ‘struggles’ to keep the valued facility open.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:57:58 +0000
Campaign headed by Enham Alamein postmaster raises £250,000 for food bank charity
A CAMPAIGN which saw a local postmaster as the face of its charity fundraiser has raised more than £250,000 in the fight against poverty and hunger.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:58:18 +0000
Andover Trees United celebrates National Lottery funding boost as it embarks on its 'next chapter'
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Andover Trees United is celebrating after being awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:33:56 +0000
Andover school awarded Historical Association’s History Gold Quality Mark
AN ANDOVER secondary school has been recognised for excellence in teaching and learning by the History Association.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:26:54 +0000
April heatwave 2022: keep your house cool with these fans from B&Q, Homebase and more
The UK is set to experience a heatwave over the next few weeks as temperatures are set to rise.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:25:28 +0000
Mother’s Day 2022: Flower bouquets you can order online
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you’re still looking for a gift then you can’t go wrong with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:24:54 +0000
Mother's Day 2022 gifts at Aldi including flowers, chocolates, candles and beauty products
From bouquets to luxury candles, Aldi has everything you need for Mother's Day.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Adam Buckenham, former Andover town councillor, on trial accused of sexually abusing and raping child
A FORMER councillor candidate 'groomed and sexually abused a child over a number of years', a court has heard.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:50:54 +0000
Pubs to stay open until 1am to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee
In celebration of the Queen's platinum jubilee, pubs are set to stay open until 1am, the government has announced.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:44:35 +0000
Airline Flybe set to relaunch flights in April after collapse
The regional carrier will operate up to 530 flights per week across 23 routes.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:06:33 +0000
Wordle 275 March 21: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:31:11 +0000
Andover boy, 8, to play for UK and GB teams at international roller hockey competitions
Michael Drummond of Locksbridge Road in Picket Piece has been selected to represent UK and GB teams at international roller hockey events.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:13:44 +0000
Endeavour Primary School and Norman Gate School partially closed due to staff shortages following Covid outbreaks
HALF a dozen schools across Hampshire have been closed today (March 21) following Covid-19 outbreaks.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:01:05 +0000
Andover’s Holly Mills misses out on World Indoor medal
AN ANDOVER athlete has missed out on a World Athletics medal by a narrow margin after recording her personal best in indoor championships.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:17:19 +0000
Where to drop donations for Ukraine in Andover
RESIDENTS have been rallying around to gather items to give to Ukrainian refugees and the Gazette has rounded up a list of current drop-off spots.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Award winning band Roving Crows in Andover
MULTI-AWARD winning Celtic Rock n Roll band to perform at The Lights in Andover during album tour.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:02:07 +0000
Officers take part in week of action to disrupt drugs supply across Andover and Test Valley
POLICE visited a number of ‘cuckooed’ addresses in Andover as part of a week of action to disrupt county lines networks and the supply of drugs across Test Valley.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:41:10 +0000
Watchdog investigating crash in which man, 40, died following police chase in Stockbridge
THE police watchdog is investigating the circumstances of a road traffic incident in Stockbridge in which a man died, following a pursuit involving Hampshire and Thames Valley police officers.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:42:01 +0000
Cheapest and most expensive petrol and diesel stations in Andover
Fuel prices have continued to rise in Andover as sanctions are imposed on Russia following last month's invasion in Ukraine.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:35:09 +0000
Martin Lewis outlines 3 things tax checks you should do by April or risk losing THOUSANDS
Martin Lewis gave the warning relating to people claiming tax before the end of the current tax year.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:24:56 +0000
New £1.5m family-friendly rollercoaster opens at Paultons Park as it gears itself up for bumper summer of fun
Come and visit - that's the message from the family behind theme park Paultons Park as it prepares for a bumper summer.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:20:45 +0000
No free-range eggs available in the UK from today
Eggs sold in shops will be classified as “barn eggs” rather than free-range

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:45:00 +0000
Luxury Easter treats to get for this year, including Belgian chocolate eggs
Cartwright & Butler are offering a number of Easter treats including hampers, gift boxes and more

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:44:01 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: Alcohol gift sets for your mum and mother-in-law
Here's a roundup of alcoholic gifts and gift sets for Mother's Day.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:43:05 +0000
Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in April
Sky has revealed what you can expect to come to its channels and the streaming service NOW for April 2022.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
No free-range eggs available in the UK from today
Eggs sold in shops will be classified as “barn eggs” rather than free-range

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:20:18 +0000
Wordle 274 March 20: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Major fundraising campaign launched for trailblazing technology that will improve tumour treatment for patients in Hampshire
TRAILBLAZING technology that will improve tumour treatment for Hampshire Hospitals patients is the focus of a £200,000 fundraising campaign by the Hampshire Medical Fund.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sound of Lionel heads to Andover
THE music of the mighty Lionel Richie will have audiences in Andover dancing on the ceiling all night long when the popular show Lionel comes to The Lights on April 14.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Series of Wiltshire road closures have begun to allow for essential tree felling to take place
A NUMBER of static and rolling closures have begun to allow for some essential tree felling.



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