CHILBOLTON residents have raised concerns about plans for seven houses on Test Valley Farm - claiming the former county councillor who owns the land ‘persuaded’ the borough council to include in the local plan.

BUSINESSES in Andover will have extra time to sign up for the town’s Platinum Jubilee window dressing competition.

TWO Andover councillors have taken part in a 10k charity run to raise funds for a youth charity.

A BUS operator has appointed a new member of its leadership team in the Hampshire area.

A WOMEN’S INSTITUTE is celebrating after one of its members created a Platinum Jubilee card which has been selected to be presented to the Queen.

Performance and health are key to the brand.

Book your staycation without blowing the budget with Travelodge's bargain deal.

From The Mandalorian to the original Star Wars films get all you need from ShopDisney.

Andover Advertiser and Basingstoke Gazette are returning with our popular Pet Idol contest for the region this year.

A LOCAL conservation charity is launching a new project to celebrate local chalk streams and ash trees.

A CELEBRATION has been held in honour of two people who are recipients of a gift from The Queen.

VIRTUAL reality is helping foster carers to understand how young people experience trauma.

GET your fizz on at Fizz Fest – the Vineyards of Hampshire flagship event.

CHILDREN picked up new skills at a recent Easter Camp hosted by charity Kids on Track Andover (KoT).

GREGGS is recalling some of its products sold in Iceland Foods because they could contain hard plastic.

If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

WOMEN entrepreneurs are being offered financial readiness training and other support thanks to a partnership between NatWest and Facebook's owner Meta.

The nation will come together to mark the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

While it doesn’t feel like five minutes since we were welcoming the new year, we’re somehow now into the fifth month.

See the out-of-this-world gifts, gadgets and merchandise that you can get for the Space lover in your life.

Monday, May 2 isn’t just a Bank Holiday but it is also International Harry Potter Day.

Papa John’s has launched new menu items and we're happy about it.

A NEW sushi takeaway has opened in Andover and it is already getting rave reviews.

HAMPSHIRE Fare, the county food group, has launched the latest edition of its free annual Discover Local Produce Guide, listing where to find the finest local food, drink and craft across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

A VILLAGER has been banned from the road for driving with no insurance.

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Local pharmacies are changing their opening hours over the bank holiday.

THE WEOS April concert welcomed the return of Chris Jones from Orpington in Kent, making his fourth appearance for the club. The most notable feature of the entertainment was the extensive variety of music performed, covering so many different genre...

Food banks handed out fewer packages in Test Valley last year, according to new figures, with demand for emergency parcels falling below pre-pandemic levels.

McDonald’s has revealed that it will be launching two deals this Bank Holiday.

But if you want to grab yourself the bargain, you’ll need to move fast as they are only available for a limited time only.

JD has launched a huge sale with up to 60% off its range to mark the Bank Holiday weekend. See the best deals.

Iceland has launched even more frozen treats to its range just in time for summer including new Baileys and Hershey's ice creams.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, May 1.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

A NEW cybercrime advisory service is available to Hampshire residents.

AN ARMY veteran and his wife have been scammed, losing more than £1,000 worth of Canon equipment through Facebook.

The latest food hygiene ratings have been released for restaurants and takeaways across Andover and the surrounding area.

A local conservation charity has announced a new ongoing project which will capture music from trees to be used in a choral performance.

A MAN from St Mary Bourne has been fined more than £400 after he admitted to drink driving in Andover last month.

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 24th April 2022. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 ...

WHEN you’re gearing up for a long weekend, the last thing you need is to stress over changes to your weekly routine, including when to put your bin out.

This photograph shows the Phoenix public house in Chantry Street, taken by Charles Wardell in 1967. All of the buildings in view were demolished to make room for the service yard and footpath to the Chantry Way shops, a considerable length of the old...

Best fish and chips in Andover according to Tripadvisor. Read more:

STILL looking for a last minute idea to keep you and the family entertained over the three-day May bank holiday weekend?

A Test Valley village has been named as one of the best place to live in the Hampshire countryside.

How to save money on parking at Southampton Airport.

FANCY a beer in the sunshine this bank holiday weekend?

How to save money on parking at Southampton Airport.