HAMPSHIRE Hospitals has been forced to issue a public statement after a post on a community Facebook group claimed a newborn baby had been stolen from one of its sites.

A DRINK driver from Andover who admitted to having a beer before driving has been banned from driving.

Health leaders are appealing to the public for support as teams across the county continue to tackle sustained and increasing pressure on services across the board.

Hampshire County Council's chief has called for 'root-and-branch' changes to how local authorities are funded as risings costs continue to cripple public services.

The team from Whitchurch in Bloom had their judging day on Friday, July 8.

ANDOVER foodbank volunteers have been presented with The Queen's Award for Voluntart Service by the Lord Lieutenant at a presentation morning.

Staff and residents at an Andover care home had a fantastic time celebrating World Chocolate Day last week.

Charlton villagers held a Community Day jointly organised by the Parish Council and St Thomas’ Church at the weekend.

A WATER company has been working with village communities to the west of Andover to help reduce the risks to the environment as it works to pump sewage out of the area’s beloved chalk stream.

ALMOST a million pounds are set to be cut from the budget that gets disabled youngsters to and from school.

POLICE officers across the country have ‘never been more in the spotlight’ a commissioner has said.

Will rising temperatures and a hot weather warning in place for the weekend spell a hosepipe ban for Hampshire? Here’s the latest from Southern Water.

A critical incident has been declared at a Hampshire hospital due to extreme pressure.

Restaurant chain Harvester has U-turned over salad bar changes following an outcry from customers.

AN HISTORIC railway will be hosting a blast from the past with a programme of jive dancing, live music, traditional fete fun and vintage vehicles displays.

Speaking on This Morning, Dr Sara Kayat appeared on the show this week to share the warning with viewers.

A new quiz is going viral on TikTok called the ‘mental age’ quiz. It asks you a series of questions to try and guess what age you are mentally.

The warning relates to anybody with a social media account as a new 2,000 strong DWP team is launched aiming to crackdown on benefit fraud.

The ambulance service which serves Andover has declared a critical incident today (Monday, July 11) due to current pressures on its services.

THE Met Office is issuing guidance to residents after it declared an Amber Warning for Extreme Heat at the weekend weekend.

THE council is seeking new retailers for pop-up catering at a popular Andover park.

AN ANDOVER hospital volunteer who has witnessed the devastating impact of dementia is preparing for a tough charity challenge.

IT COULD not have been better weather last week for the Andover Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) 50th Anniversary Fun Day, which took place at Frenches Farm in Little London.

AN APPLESHAW man has been forced to pay more than £1,000 after he was caught speeding at more than double the speed limit.

With nominations now open for this year’s Pride of Andover Awards, the spotlight is on the Inspiring Others Award, sponsored by R&B Industrial Ltd and The TLC Counselling Hub.

Hampshire County Council is preparing to deploy gritters in response to melting roads as temperatures soar.

THE BENNETTS British Superbike Championship will be held at a racing circuit near Andover.

Falklands War Veteran, Simon Weston CBE, joined the students at The Wellington Academy recently to commemorate Armed Forces Day.

If you would like to get in on the Amazon Prime Day action, here are some expert tips to make sure you bag a bargain.

How to keep pets cool during the heatwave - top tips from experts at Pets at Home and Vets4Pets.

A popular garden trend could add up to £27k to your house value according to experts – here’s how to achieve it.

WITH many workplaces sweltering as the temperature nudges into the 30s Celsius, can it ever be so hot at work that you are allowed to go home?

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after a car collided with a barrier at a petrol station near Andover.

RESIDENTS are invited to enjoy an action-packed family adventure this summer at the Winchester Science Centre.

RESIDENTS are invited to learn about the first large scale British use of gliders in action.

AN ANDOVER mother is appealing to the public to help trace an e-scooter driver who crashed into her young daughter on her way home from school, leaving her with two broken bones.

ANALYSIS of new figures reveals that Blackwater was the most expensive area of Test Valley to buy a house in last year.

NEW figures released by an animal welfare charity warns of rises in animal harm in the summer months, with Hampshire one of the worst offenders.

AN 'ATTRACTIVE' Grade II listed home in Test Valley has gone up for sale for £1.8million.

AN ANDOVER man has been fined after he drove his car in a condition which posed the danger of causing injury.

AS THE cost of living crisis continues to have a significant impact on the lives of people across the country, a charity group from Whitchurch is backing a petition to increase mileage allowance for volunteer drivers.

Dr W S Goddard: A benevolent master of Winchester College, who changed the Andover skyline, writes David Allen.

When is Flying Ant Day in the UK in 2022? And what is it? All you need to know.

The supermarket has confirmed changes to its loyalty card scheme amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Barbecues and beer gardens could be on the horizon as the summer weather returns.

Forecasters predict a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK.

AN EXHIBITION displaying six giant tapestries has been displayed and is open to the public.

RESIDENTS will have the chance to enjoy an enlightening series of woven silk works later this month.

AN ANDOVER man has admitted to destroying a mobile phone belonging to another person.

ALL pets are unique, and these ones are no exception, but they all have one thing in common – they need to find a forever home.