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Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:48:12 +0100
Historic papermaker Portals announces departure from Overton putting 300 jobs at risk
AN HISTORIC papermaker has announced it will be ‘winding down’ its business in Overton ahead of departing the village as its bank note printing contract has come to an end.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover couple raise hundreds for charity in memory of friend
AN Andover couple has raised hundreds for a biker relief charity in memory of their friend.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:37:59 +0100
Will we have a heatwave in August? Met Office says UK set for 'very hot' spells next month
The Met Office has predicted “very hot” spells for the UK in August.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover Youth Assembly gives young people chance to discuss what matters most to them
A REPORT prepared by teenagers from across Andover will be shared with key decision-making organisations, to help represent the views of young people in the town.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:10:15 +0100
More than 20 fire engines scrambled to major blaze in Tidworth
MORE than 20 fire engines have been scrambled to a major blaze in Tidworth on Tuesday afternoon (July 26).

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:50:00 +0100
Fire service will remain on scene in Tidworth for 'number of hours' as response scaled back
THE fire service has announced that crews will remain on the scene for 'a number of hours' more, following an intial call to a major blaze in Tidworth on Tuesday morning (July 26).

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:19:40 +0100
MP convenes cross-government meeting to help residents during ‘plain wrong’ strikes
A NORTH Hampshire MP has described the upcming railway strikes as 'plain wrong' as he conves a cross-government meeting to navigate response over the next 48 hours.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shepherds Row residents ‘furious’ as Aster charges them for ‘unnecessary’ maintenance work
RESIDENTS at a block of flats in Andover have been left feeling ‘furious’ after they say they have been ‘overcharged’ by their housing provider for ‘unnecessary’ maintenance work.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Kit Malthouse MP speaks out about improving dentist access in area
Extra funding and accountability at a local level must help more people access NHS dentists in places like Andover and Tadley, Kit Malthouse MP has said.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
HHFT encourage patients to 'go green' by using digital services
PATIENTS are being encouraged to ‘go green’ by using digital services on offer designed to bring care closer to people’s homes whilst working to make hospitals more sustainable.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:47:51 +0100
Eden motor group raises money for charities and local communities like Macmillan Cancer Support
A CAR dealership has been busy partaking in coffee mornings, charity football matches, motor challenges and sponsoring football clubs, all in the name of charity.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Road closures: seven for Test Valley drivers this week
DRIVERS in and around Test Valley will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:30:46 +0100
Train users warned ahead of RMT strike
TRAIN users from Basingstoke have been warned to plan their travels ahead of the RMT strike.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:24:08 +0100
Hampshire rail strikes: What you need to know if travelling by train this week
Hampshire travellers will need to be informed on what's going on during the rail strikes this week

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Battle Proms at Highclere Castle to support SSAFA, Armed Forces charity
RESIDENTS in Hampshire have been invited to a spectacular open-air picnic concert which has been organised to support the Armed Forces charity.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:38:08 +0100
Brits heading to Spain face proving they can spend £85 a day in new rule
Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they can afford their stay.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:40:08 +0100
Martin Lewis issues two-month warning to UK households amid 'horrendous' energy price hike
The Money Saving Expert founder shared the message ahead of a further increase in energy bills expected this winter.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:20:57 +0100
Recap: Updates from Andover Town Council Extraordinary Meeting at the Guildhall
Good evening and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you updates from Andover Town Council's Extraordinary meeting on Monday, July 25,

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:55:15 +0100
Southampton Airport job vacancies and how much you can earn
Southampton Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs, here are the vacancies you can apply for right now.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:54:21 +0100
See the hotspots for radioactive radon gas across Hampshire
It’s colourless, odourless and tasteless but high levels of this gas can increase the risk of cancer – see the interactive map showing Hampshire’s radon hotspots.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:52:03 +0100
Flybe launches new summer routes from Southampton to France
NEW routes from Southampton to France have been launched this summer.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Another new sponsor joins Pride of Andover 2022 event
THE Pride of Andover Awards has welcomed another new category sponsor for this year's event.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Andover to have first Summer Fayre next month at Vigo park
ANDOVER’s first Summer Fayre will be held at Vigo Road Recreation Ground.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:04:00 +0100
Plan to build new spectator stand for Andover New Street at Foxcotte Park
A football club based in Charlton has submitted a planning application to build a new 100-seater spectator stand.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Betty Boo speaks to Ludgershall radio channel
Pop and rap star Betty Boo is giving an interview to a Ludgershall radio channel after her recent comeback with her new single ‘Right By Your Side’.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sparsholt College staff to strike over low pay
STAFF at a Winchester college are joining a strike against employers refusing to improve pay offer.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:32:01 +0100
London and Manchester launch bids to host Eurovision 2023
The search for a host city will start later this week.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:56:07 +0100
Universal Credit and other benefit payments to increase DWP confirms
More than 30 million people in the UK will benefit from the increase to payments

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:53:34 +0100
100 rarest baby names in the UK revealed
The rarest baby names in the UK have been revealed.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 15:26:31 +0100
Andover hit-and-run crash leaves two women injured
TWO women have been injured in a serious collision in Andover.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 15:50:11 +0100
Man arrested from Andover for riding e-scooter under the influence of drugs
A MAN has been arrested from Andover on suspicion of riding an e-scooter under the influence of drugs.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Andover clinic launches competition for kids
AN AESTHETICS clinic in Andover has launched a competition for children in primary classes.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
David Borrett's feature: Decoding an Andover Market photo
This postcard shows Andover market on a Friday during the late 1920s.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Lights - Bon Jovi tribute act head to Andover
FANS of Bon Jovi are in for a treat when a tribute band will perform all their top hits in Andover.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Court round-up: all the latest cases from Andover and the surrounding area
Court round-up

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Charming Prince named Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser Pet of the Year
A 17-YEAR-OLD horse has been named the Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser Pet of the Year.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Andover Central Club - Sarah Lee Entertainer set to perform
A PROFFESIONAL entertainer will be singing in Andover to help raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:16:18 +0100
Top 10 splash pools in Hampshire - and three indoor swimming facilities for when it's raining
WITH summer now in full swing, a family day out at one of the region’s splash facilities could be the ideal way of beating the heat.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
A future without enough water? Together let’s ensure there’s always enough to go round
It sounds a silly question in a country like the UK, but it could become a reality if we don’t act now to save water. While Southern Water works to keep taps and toilets flowing this summer, you can help by using only what you need. That way, we ca...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Summer fun at the famous Stonehenge
FAMILIES in Andover are invited to take part in fun archaeology activities at Stonehenge this summer.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:45:21 +0100
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance on track to record busiest year since Covid
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is on track to record its busiest year since before the pandemic.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:24:02 +0100
Funfair and big wheel comes to Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth for summer holidays
A NEW ‘all-American’ attraction has landed at a popular Hampshire shopping destination for the summer holidays.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:46:40 +0100
Email scam warning issued across the UK and tips to help you avoid the phishing attacks
The latest phishing scam is likely to hit the UK over "the coming months".

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Parents rate Finkley Down Farm Nursery as one of Top 20 in the South East 
Parents have rated Finkley Down Farm Nursery near Andover as one of the Top 20 nurseries, out of 2,065 early years settings in the South East.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tradespeople join forces to fix woman’s kitchen after unsatisfactory work
A GROUP of tradespeople and businesses in Andover have come together to renovate a woman’s kitchen.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
MP's column: ‘New PM will have to quickly get to grip with demanding challenges’
I WANT to talk to you about the future leadership of our country.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:34:45 +0100
Delays on M3 after crash north of Winchester
HEAVY delays are affecting drivers in the Winchester area with a crash on the M3 north of Winchester and emergency roadworks south of the city. The southbound M3 - is closed between Junction 8 at Popham and Junction 9 at Winnall after a lorry overtur...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Middle Wallop Army Flying Museum gets backing from UK Power Networks Services
THE Middle Wallop Army Flying Museum has announced that it has gained a new partner.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:35:44 +0100
NatWest bank announces funding for farming community in UK
NatWest, the UK’s biggest bank for business with 40,000 agriculture customers, has today confirmed an additional £1.25billion lending package to the UK farming community.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:04:00 +0100
Andover teen rides to prom in businessman's sports car
AN Andover teenager was in for a life changing experience after he persuaded a local businessman to take him to prom in his sports car.



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