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Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:14:00 +0100
Wordle 305 April 20: Wordle word hints and today's answer
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Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Designs for proposed dormouse sculpture near sports ground in Andover unveiled
PLANS for a large sculpture in a residential area of Andover have been submitted to the borough council.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:49:29 +0100
Concerns raised for 15-year-old boy from Kings Somborne who has gone missing
Police say they are 'following enquiries' after reports of a missing teenager from Kings Somborne have circulated online.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover MYP on the role of young people in anti-social behaviour solutions
AN Andover teenager and member of youth parliament has spoken out about the role of young people’s voices in the ongoing discussion surrounding anti-social behaviour in the town.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Have your say on South East Water's draft 25 Year Environment Plan
A PLAN for how water supplier South East Water will protect the environment for the next 25 years is now open for people to comment on.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:41:10 +0100
Porsche driver from Hampshire village fined hundreds of pounds for driving more than 20mph in London
A WOMAN from a Hampshire village has been fined for exceeding a 20mph speed limit in London while driving a Porsche.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:32:03 +0100
Morrisons launches a gourmet meat range with 12 new items - See the range here
Morrisons has launched a meat collection with 12 new items.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:31:36 +0100
5 storage solutions from Ottoman beds to clothes rails - See the Swoon selection
If you're looking to make space for your summer wardrobe. these 5 storage solutions from Swoon will come in handy.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:30:41 +0100
Homebase brings back its Florence Hanging Chair in time for summer
Egg chairs are among the top home decor trends of 2022.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Cartwright & Butler reveal the UK's favourite cheeses - See the full list
From Cheddar to Brie, see the UK's favourite cheeses ranked by city from Cartwright & Butler.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:10:12 +0100
Police warning after 100 cars descend on to Hampshire Sainsbury's car park in latest of anti-social car meets across the county
DOZENS of drivers flocked to a supermarket carpark to attend an unauthorised car meet.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:02:20 +0100
Wordle 304 April 19: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:18:20 +0100
Classic car enthusiasts to take part in Cape to Cape Classic Car Rally to raise funds for Macmillan
A GROUP of Classic Car enthusiasts from the Basingstoke and Andover area are taking part in a classic car rally to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Controversial plan for nine glamping pods in Weyhill resubmitted to borough council
A PLAN for nine glamping pods on woodland in Weyhill has been submitted to the borough council.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Former mayor of Andover steps back from council committees over ‘animosity’
A FORMER mayor of Andover has taken a step back from the town council’s committee’s and panels, accusing some members of being “insanely undemocratic”.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:36:16 +0100
More than 98% of Hampshire parents given a Year R place for their child at one of their top 3 choices
MORE than 98 per cent of parents in Hampshire have received a reception place for their child at one of their top three school choices - as the anxious wait comes to an end for families across the county.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Council working with artist to make Millennium Man 'more sturdy' before return to plinth
THE BOROUGH council is working with the artist behind the town’s iconic Millennium Man, to make sure he is as ‘sturdy’ as possible before being returned to his rightful home.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:30:40 +0100
Raffle of luxury quilt raises £400 for hospital stroke service as winner is picked
THE winner of an Easter raffle run by an Andover businesswoman in aid of the hospital which cared for her husband has been announced.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:05:25 +0100
Andover care home joins with local nursery to celebrate Easter across generations
STAFF and residents at an Andover care home celebrated Easter with a whole host of different activities including an Easter Egg Hunt with children from The Nest nursery, Easter tea party with High Tea, and Easter art.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:08:28 +0100
Council tax rebate: Martin Lewis issues council tax scam warning to most UK households
The rebate is available to all households in council tax bands A to D in England, Scotland and Wales.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:58:42 +0100
5 rabbits at Blue Cross, Hampshire need new homes
Bunnies aren’t just for Easter. Here are five rabbits all looking for new homes you’re going to find it hard to resist.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:41:08 +0100
LOOKFANTASTIC launches ‘TikTok Made Me Buy It’ beauty box and we’re obsessed
Find all of TikTok's most viral beauty trends in one place.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:39:59 +0100
Iceland launches Jubilee garden party ranges including a £1 lunch range
Iceland has created unique party food items that are fit for the occasion itself.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:54:13 +0100
Campaigner calls for people to take action to save trees from ivy
A CAMPAIGNER is urging people to take action to stop the spread of an invasive weed and save roadside trees from ivy.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:11:30 +0100
McDonald's announces 6 deals you can get this week including £5 off your order
McDonald’s has introduced daily deals for its customers in April. Here are the deals you can grab this week.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:19:20 +0100
Homebase brings back its Florence Hanging Chair in time for summer
Egg chairs are among the top home decor trends of 2022.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:09:11 +0100
Life in the UK test: Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz
The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:05:37 +0100
Tesco recall and 'do not eat' warning over product which may contain metal
Tesco is recalling Tesco Chicken and Vegetable cup soup with croutons because it may be unsafe to eat.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:52:15 +0100
Andover musicians call for contributions as they embark on music history book project
TWO Andover musicians are appealing to residents to come forward with information and stories as they work to piece together a book on music in the town from the 1950s onwards.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tip booking system is not working as flytipping incidents on the rise - it's time for a change
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Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Here's all you need to know ahead of comedian Shaparak Khorsandi coming to Andover
A POPULAR comedian will be heading to Andover later this month to provide an evening of comedy.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:58:53 +0100
Hampshire Constabulary recruits for special constables - how to apply
HAMPSHIRE'S police force is recruiting for 'committed' special constables to join their team.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:20:06 +0100
Andover man fined more than £400 for flytipping near Newbury Hill in Charlton
AN ANDOVER man has been fined more than £400 for flytipping in Charlton last year.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Overton Business Association to host monthly networking sessions to support small companies
A BUSINESS association has announced plans for monthly networking meetings for small businesses.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:01:08 +0100
National trust is encouraging people to celebrate spring with Blossom Watch Day 2022
FOLLOWING the success of the first #BlossomWatch Day in 2021, the National Trust will be encouraging people to use the longer warmer days of spring to come together on social media and share their pictures of blossom.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
ShopDisney has 20 percent off all toys now - but you’ll need to be quick
ShopDisney has all toys on 20% off now.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Easter Monday April 18
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Monday, April 18.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cartwright & Butler share the best royal gardens to enjoy for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Here are the top 10 royal gardens where you can enjoy a picnic and how to posh it up to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:18:15 +0100
Four people have been left with injuries following suspected assault in Galahad Close
FOUR people have been left with injuries following reports of an assault in Andover.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:14:29 +0100
Hampshire police give warning after an increase in scam and fraud incidents
HAMPSHIRE police have issued a warning to residents after an increase in scam and fraud incidents.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:22:50 +0100
Wordle 302 April 17: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Royal family: Queen Mother’s life-size statue has gone on sale for £35k
A SCULPTURE made by a Hampshire artist following the Queen Mother’s final sitting has emerged for sale.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Theatre show of hit film The Wedding Singer in Andover
After two years of waiting, Andover Musical Theatre Company are back in the rehearsal room for their latest production, The Wedding Singer.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Scorpion Judo Club takes away plenty of medals in county championships
SCORPION Judo Club travelled to Eastley earlier this month for the Hampshire Judo Championships.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:08:33 +0100
National trust spring garden walks in Hampshire
SPRING is in full bloom and Hampshire is awash with colour.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mum set to take part in London Marathon after dropping five stone with Slimming World
A NEW mum is set to take on the London Marathon later this year after suffering from years of mental health and weight problems.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Nearly 60 visas issued for Ukrainian refugees staying with Test Valley hosts through government's Homes for Ukraine scheme
Dozens of visas have been issued for Ukrainian refugees to stay with Test Valley residents, new figures show.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
David Borrett feature: The story of Andover's four Guildhalls
This photograph of the Guildhall was taken in 1904, during the removal of the clock tower or cupola that had been part of the original design when the building was erected in 1825. In those days apparently, a long wooden ladder and scaffolding withou...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Popular photography competition returns with a theme of 'near and far' for South Downs National Park
A COMPETITION has been launched to find the best shots of the South Downs National Park.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi announces return of its baby and toddler sale with prices from 99p
Items will be available to pre-order online from April 17 and will be arriving in stores from April 21 with further products available from May 1.



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