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Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:49:55 +0100
LIVE: Final day of jubilee joy as events continue across Basingstoke and Andover
Hello and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you all the latest on the fourth and final day of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. Hosting an event of your own? Get in touch!

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Touching wartime letters are shared at The Haymarket, Basingstoke
RESIDENTS are invited to an evening where “touching”wartime letters will be shared during a historic storytelling show.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
David Borrett history feature: When a Union Street was the home to Andover's police force
This is a view of Union Street taken by Charles Wardell in 1967. In the far distance is East Street, with the top of the street then being used as a car park. The building with the chapel- style windows was the Union Street Hall used by the Brethren,...

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
OPINION: Khalid experiences a Friday night with the police in Andover town centre
It’s nine o’clock on Saturday, Bank Holiday weekend. It’s the end of the month; wallets and purses are full. Invited by our Chief Constable to experience policing at first hand I turn up at Andover police station for a night shift, hopefully to...

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Further cuts to county council's social care budget branded as "short-sighted"
FURTHER cuts to the council’s social care budget could end up doing more financial harm than good.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Apprentice awarded regional accolade recognising his high levels of achievement
A WHITCHURCH man has been named as a Regional Award winner in the JTL Regional Awards.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Recreate the Love Island villa in your home and garden from Aldi, Wayfair and The Range
Now that the Love Island contestants for 2022 have been confirmed and we have had the first look at the new villa, here's how we can recreate the look at home.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Why SPF is so important and why you should wear it daily
Everyone has a skincare routine that works for them, a mix of serums, toners oils and creams that work for you might not work for someone else.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday June 5
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 5.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Blues rock guitarist to appear in nearby town Basingstoke
Critically acclaimed blues rock guitarist Eric Gales will be at The Haymarket in nearby Basingstoke.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Muddy Stilettos Awards: Vote for your favourite Andover business
AFTER a rough couple of years in and out of lockdown, businesses in Andover have fought tooth and nail to stay open, let alone win an award.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hatherden School which has just 33 pupils looks set to close for good following consultation
A PRIMARY school with just 33 pupils and two teachers is set to close for good.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:34:20 +0100
Further weather warning issued for thunderstorms in Hampshire tomorrow
Following last night's wet weather, the Met Office has issued a further yellow weather warning for thunderstorms tomorrow, including in Hampshire.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:38:37 +0100
'Shocked and overwhelmed': War horse artist wins council's jubilee public art commission
TEST Valley Borough Council has announced the winner of its platinum jubilee public art commission - and it’s set to go to a familiar face.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications submitted to Test Valley Borough Council
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 27th May 2022. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3A...

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Road closures for Andover motorists to be aware of
Test Valley’s motorists will have two road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network in the next fortnight.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 09:50:50 +0100
Recap: Jam-packed day three of Platinum Jubilee weekend with parties and events across Basingstoke and Andover
Hello and welcome to our live blog as we bring you all the latest Platinum Jubilee news from across Basingstoke and Andover. Having a celebration of your own? Get in touch!

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend takeaway discounts from Domino's, UberEats and more
There are a number of discounts to be enjoyed at the likes of Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Domino's for the Platinum Jubilee weekend

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi’s £17 whiskies beat those twice the price at International Spirits Challenge
In the battle of the whiskies a budget supermarket brand has come out on top - and it costs just £17 a bottle.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Recreate the Royal jewels worn by Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle
Take inspiration from iconic jewellery worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover solider part of top hit called Her Majesty The Queen - Platinum Jubilee Tribute Song 2022
AN ANDOVER solider who is part of a group called The Soldiers’ which has seen its new jubilee single shoot to number one.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Professional dancer waltzes Andover care home resident into her 102nd birthday
A CARE home resident’s wish came true last weekend when she had the chance to dance the Waltz at her 102nd birthday party.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:23:59 +0100
Customers evacuated from Odeon cinema, in Andover, after fire alarm sounded
CUSTOMERS at the cinema in Andover were evacuated yesterday evening (May 2) after the fire alarm sounded.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:38:18 +0100
Hundreds of people flock to Charlton Leisure Park for jubilee beacon lighting
Beacons across Andover were lit up last night to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Community art business given council grant boost after opening in an Andover business centre
A NEW art business has been awarded a £750 Business Incentive Grant by the borough after opening its doors at Andover’s Basepoint.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
TVBC Leader column: Platinum jubilee and new plans
The Platinum Jubilee weekend is upon us and it’s time to celebrate Her Majesty’s extraordinary achievement. Her life has been one of service in the truest sense of the word. To the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and to all of us. Which is why I...

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Town ready for joyous jubilee
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Advertiser, out Friday (June 3).

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:27:48 +0100
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Andover
A WEATHER alert has been issued for Andover amid fears that thunderstorms are heading up from the south.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Get your Platinum Jubilee make up like Meghan Markle, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton
Recreate your favourite Royals' make up routine for your Platinum Jubilee celebrations from The Body Shop.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express share where to stay to discover the new Jubilee cities
Stay at a Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Express and discover all that the new Jubilee cities have to offer.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Get the Love Island look in your garden with a DIY firepit – how to build your own
If you’d like to get the Love Island look, here’s a DIY firepit you can create in your own back yard, plus some easier options if you want to save time.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
The Fragrance Shop is offering up to 60 percent off fragrances ahead of Father's Day
June is here and while we have the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this weekend, we also have Father’s Day to organise.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:14:51 +0100
Jubilee Tea Dance held in St Mary’s Church, Andover
RESIDENTS in Andover took to the dance floor for a "wonderfully royal"  Tea Dance to mark the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Charities from Andover recognised with The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
VOLUNTEERS at two Andover charities have been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary service, the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK equivalent to an MBE.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Former foster carer from Stockbridge awarded OBE as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours List
A FORMER foster carer from Stockbridge has been awarded an OBE as part of the Queen's Birthday Honour's List 2022, released ahead of the Platinum Jubilee.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:16:43 +0100
How are you celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? - send us your pictures
WITH neighbours, families, friends and businesses celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee we will be joining in across all four days.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:33:11 +0100
Platinum Jubilee beacon locations in Hampshire: see the list
As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations more than 3,000 beacons will be set ablaze across the UK and the Commonwealth.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:45:30 +0100
NHS services available during four-day bank holiday weekend
THOUSANDS of NHS and pharmacy staff will be at work - or on call - over the four-day bank holiday weekend.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover BID kickstarts the jubilee celebrations with local businesses by decorating the town red, white and blue
In time for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, InAndover through Andover BID has supplied local businesses with thousands of metres of colourful Union Jack bunting.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Schoolgirl, 10, announced as winner of Mayor of Test Valley Platinum Jubilee card design competition
The winner of a borough council competition to send a Platinum Jubilee card to Her Majesty The Queen on behalf of the mayor has been announced following a ceremony at her school last week.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Primary school receives special visit from helicopter which flew in to assist with water safety
A PRIMARY school in Nether Wallop has received a special visit from a helicopter bearing water safety gifts.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Primary school pupils embrace Platinum Jubilee with costume parties
Pupils at Tidworth’s Wellington Lions Primary and Wellington Eagles Primary in Ludgershall took the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to their hearts.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi has a Bouncy Castle ideal for keeping the kids entertained from Half Term to summer
Aldi Action Air Bouncy Castle is the ultimate way to keep the kids entertained over Half Term and into the summer holidays.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 2
Here's a roundup of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middles aisles from Thursday, June 2.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:11:34 +0100
Andover man, 19, charged with breach of restraining order against woman
AN ANDOVER man has been charged with breaching a restraining order following an investigation by police.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor to offer free training sessions through his community football club for refugee children
AN ANDOVER councillor who runs a community football club is giving up competitive coaching in favour of charity training sessions aimed at refugees and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:26:27 +0100
Southern Co-op celebrates 15th anniversary of food range by visiting Laverstoke Park Farm
A STUDY from the Southern Co-op has revealed a higher demand for local products in Hampshire.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:15:38 +0100
Boy raises £200 for charity Ra F.C. by completing 500 continuous jumps on his pogo stick
A boy has raised £200 to send sport equipment to Ghana by doing 500 continuous jumps on his pogo stick.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:13:25 +0100
New gym officially opens on industrial estate in Andover
A NEW gym has opened in Andover following an official cutting of the ribbon by Cllr Rebecca Meyer

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Music, a treasure hunt, balloon art and cupcakes on offer at Jubilee Picnic in the Park
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to join Andover Town Council for a Picnic in the Park to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Sunday (June 5).



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