A-Fest, Andover’s youth festival, will be making its way back to the Andover High Street this May after being live-streamed online on YouTube for the last two years due to the pandemic.

TWO men have been made to pay nearly £3,000 between them for fly-tipping waste at the same spot near Newbury Hill, Charlton, in separate incidents just two days apart.

AN ANDOVER landlord has commissioned a brand new artwork on the side of his building to show support to the Ukrainian people following Russia’s invasion of the country.

ANDOVER councillors have raised concerns about a lack of ‘future proofing’, as details are revealed for 30 new homes in Picket Piece.

Ludgershall residents may have noticed something strange going on last Wednesday evening (March 23), when the local Fire and Rescue Service ran a training exercise to prepare for an incident involving hazardous materials.

AN ANDOVER councillor has said he is ‘lobbying’ the county council to ensure an ‘educational establishment’ remains on the site of Hatherden School.

MORE than 100 children, teenagers and adults from Andover took part in an amazing dance show last weekend.

A WIDE range of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee events are set to be held in Andover during the extended June bank holiday weekend after the town council approved its itinerary.

SPRING seemed to have arrived in Basingstoke over the past week, with residents basking in the late-March sunshine.

AN ANDOVER town councillor has spoken out about the town council’s ‘illegal’ use of panels.

SPEED Indicator Devices (SIDs) are set to be positioned around Andover after the town council approved their purchase last week.

A TIDWORTH man has been charged after two pedestrians were injured in Salisbury on Sunday night.

Residents at Rothsay Grange care home in Andover celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday (March 27) with visits and video calls from family members near and far.

A PROFESSIONAL dog walker has been jailed after a court heard she killed two of her clients' dogs by leaving them in her car on one of the hottest days of the year.

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A MYSTERY National Lottery winner, known only as Mr W from Hampshire, has won £1,000,000.

Walkers and pet-owners are being encouraged to play their part to help nature recovery after a resurgence of rare birds on precious heaths in Hampshire.

After committing to eliminating palm oil from its products in 2018, Iceland is now going back due to supply chain disruption

A MOTHER from Ludgershall says she feels ‘desperate’ after being left to live in a mould-infested home with her three young children for more than three years.

SIX nurses from a Hospice Trust in Andover are teaming up to compete in an obstacle race and raise money for their organisation.

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ANDOVER town councillors have made a decision on the most recent grant applications received by the authority- which sees two community organisations awarded funds, and one lose out.

GARDENING, travelling and spending time with his family – that’s how  the outgoing Hampshire County Council leader pictures his retirement.

UNMARKED high-performance motorbikes will soon be used in the fight against 'high risk' and anti-social drivers.

A ZOOKEEPER is putting his animal expertise to good use and has set up his own business helping people to train their dogs in a kind way.

The Chantry Centre indoor pop-up market is back open this weekend, with a brand new location.

A MAN who underwent a life-saving double lung transplant is planning to walk 100 miles to raise money for the hospital charity where he was treated.

ALMOST a quarter of a million women will have died waiting for pension compensation by the end of this year, according to new figures.

FURTHER works are set to close part of the newly opened M27 Smart Motorway.

‘FANTASTIC’ voluntary and community organisations that helped the most vulnerable of Hampshire’s residents during the pandemic will continue to get financial support from the county council.

TENS of millions of pounds must be spent to restore the backlog of substandard bridges in Hampshire to a good condition, new figures show.

PEOPLE are being urged to only call 999 in serious emergencies as the hospital has seen a surge in demand for its services.

Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators have been the victims of suspected poisoning according to reports.

FIREFIGHTERS in Hampshire attended more false alarm incidents than actual fires last year, new figures show.

Chocolate treats are great for humans this Easter but potentially toxic to pets – here are some safe alternatives for your furry friends.

MAGISTRATES have disqualified an Andover man after he was caught behind the wheel while over the drug drive limit.

A number of experiences can be had for a discounted price through Groupon

Lego is offering a free gift with purchases in time for Easter

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THE developer behind 82 new homes in Overton have said work will start shortly after it was given go-ahead following appeal.

A NEWLY-formed forum has been created to ensure all aspects of the armed forces covenant obligations are recognised and actively supported throughout Test Valley.

FAMILIES in Andover can enjoy an exciting egg trail around the town this Spring, as InAndover announces its Easter holiday activities.

MAGISTRATES have fined an Andover man after he was caught speeding in Bristol last year.

More than 300 students from across Test Valley attended a careers event at The Army Flying Museum this week.

SINGING friends took their music to the streets of Andover this week to raise money for Ukraine.

A CANNABIS drug driver has been banned for a year.

BLUEGRASS fans can enjoy a relaxed and intimate evening at The Lights theatre in Andover next month.

From a ham cutter to a double bed- here are the strangest things found in taxis.

MOTORISTS faced delays of more than four hours on the M3 after a crash and a separate car fire.

NINETIES heart-throbs East 17 are set to take to the stage at a Hampshire music festival.