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Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Car seat manufacturer Britax to cease distribution from Andover site
A COMPANY which makes children's car seats and pushchairs has confirmed that it will cease manufacturing at its Andover site at the end of this year.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Streets Ahead football club appoints new chairman and secretary at AGM
A COMMUNITY football club in Andover has appointed a new chairman and secretary at its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Police stop more than 150 unsafe vehicles on A34 during operation to improve road safety
Police officers have revealed that they stopped more than 150 unsafe vehicles during a week-long operation to improve road safety.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Test Valley Models to move from Chantry Centre to Commercial Centre
AN INDEPENDENT business owner has announced he will be leaving Andover town centre as he expands, citing “petty” council policies which he says have prevented him from finding suitable premises.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:54:56 +0100
Cllr Phil North reacts to proposed merger between Enham Trust and Aster Group
THE leader of the borough council has said he is ‘surprised and disappointed’ by the announcement that a disability charity is set to merge with a housing association later this year.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shipton Bellinger without Vodafone or O2 for more than a month
A village has been without some mobile or data signals for over a month and a business owner has been "massively" impacted.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Pride of Andover team shines the spotlight on two more of this year’s awards sponsors
The Pride of Andover Awards team has announbced that it will once again have the backing of local music venue The Rock House, supporting and sponsoring this year’s Arts Award category.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals appoints new chief financial officer 
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Grateley House School unveils new play equipment as it welcomed families to campus for first time in three years
A SPECIAL educational needs school near Andover has installed a selection of brand new equipment after asking its community for their views.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover Fire Station fun day raises more than £2,000 for charity
A FAMILY fund day at Andover Fire Station has raised more than £2,000 for charity.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:16:11 +0100
Disability charity Enham Trust to merge with Aster housing association
A DISABILITY charity whose homes were rated 'inadequate' by inspectors last month has announced it will be merging with a housing association.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:22:23 +0100
Pop-up ice cream stand coming to Vigo Park this summer
A POPULAR Andover ice cream shop will be offering a variety of their vast flavour selection at a pop-up stand in Vigo Park this summer.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:13:08 +0100
Overton man arrested on suspicion of assault released on police bail
A MAN who was arrested following an incident in Overton on Friday evening (July 29) has been released on bail.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New Riverside Cafe run by SP cocktail bar owners to open up at Town Mills this week
A BRAND new cafe is set to open in Andover this week after the owners of popular SP cocktail bar announced a new venture.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Newbury Building Society celebrates 50 years in Andover with first mortgage customers
THE Andover branch of Newbury Building Society celebrated 50 years last week, marking the momentous milestone with cake, balloons, and a special hamper competition for local members.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Anton Rotary Club presents Andover Foodbank with £2,000 donation
A Rotary Club has presented a cheque for £2000 to Andover's Foodbank.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The Oak Tree Nursery in Whitchurch to expand
A NURSERY is set to expand with the development of a new building and increased opening hours.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Viral satirical TikTok video sees comic content creator describe Andover as ‘somewhere no one has heard of’
“A guide to Andover: you won’t have heard of it, and you won’t know where it is. I’ve just got home, and I’ve already forgotten where I’ve come from.”

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Council tasked with appointing new administration lead following resignation of town clerk
ANDOVER town council will soon be tasked with appointing someone new into their administrative team following the resignation of their town clerk.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:41:38 +0100
England win Euro 2022 to make football and women’s sport history
The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in extra time, securing the first major tournament title for any England team since 1966.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Community art project to run next month which celebrates Our Guildhall
A COMMUNITY art project is set to run next month, celebrating the historic and iconic role of the Guildhall in Andover.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The Lights - Hello Again - The Story of Neil Diamond 2022
RESIDENTS are invited to a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
History of The Central Hotel aka The Knoll
Most people who remember Andover in the 1970s will recall the Central Hotel.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:14:23 +0100
Fizz Fest event welcomes 1,000 people to Hampshire vineyard
Last weekend the eighth edition of Vineyards of Hampshire (VoH) Fizz Fest took place at Black Chalk Vineyard in Hampshire and welcomed 1000 people.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:56:34 +0100
Fun for all the family as Andover Fire Station to host open day
ANDOVER fire station is inviting residents along for an open day at the weekend.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 05:05:00 +0100
5 celebrities who went to school in Hampshire you might not know about
Five famous faces you might not realise all went to school in Hampshire.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Residents invited to Austentatious tour in Winchester
A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING improvised comedy troupe Austentatious are delighted to announce a tour for Autumn this year and residents are invited along.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover bingo hall set to close in August
THERE are only two weeks left to visit Mecca Bingo Andover before it shuts its doors for good.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 13:44:11 +0100
Council leader calls for police action as injunction which prevents removal of ‘unknown’ travellers has been ‘problem’ with P20 site
THE leader of the borough council has explained why the authority's illegal encampments injunction has not been useful in the removal of travellers from Picket Twenty  this week.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 11:13:08 +0100
Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of assault and causing criminal damage in Overton
A MAN has been arrested following an incident in Overton on Friday evening (July 29).

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:57:00 +0100
Andover school proms: Pictures from proms across the Andover area
BRILLIANT photos from this year's proms in the Andover area feature in a supplement in the Andover Advertiser.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Court round-up: Latest cases from Andover and surrounding area
New Years Day drink driving

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Andover residents angry over proposed changes to buses
ANDOVER residents have voiced their concerns over proposed changes to bus services.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover Advertiser Camera Club captures photos of celebrations
THE theme for Andover Camera Club for July was “celebrations" and we have picked out some of our favourite snaps to share with you.

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Anvil: Grab your tickets now for the hottest shows on stage this autumn
HAMPSHIRE residents are invited to grab their tickets now for the hottest shows at Anvil Arts this autumn.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:11:23 +0100
Hampshire and Isle of Wight hit with hosepipe ban as drought looms
A hosepipe ban covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been announced as water companies look to manage reserves amid the continued heat.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Overton brothers take up 'extraordinary' challenges for pool
TWO brothers from Overton undertook extraordinary challenges to raise money for a community pool.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Residents bemoan Hampshire's 'expensive, unreliable and infrequent' bus service as staff shortages and cuts rage on
HAMPSHIRE residents have bemoaned the county's poor bus network as staff shortages and cuts continue to blight passengers relying on public transport.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 07:28:00 +0100
Hampshire hosepipe ban: 5 ways to save water
The ban comes into place in Hampshire on Friday, August 5

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Test Valley man convicted of stalking woman
A TEST Valley man has been convicted of stalking in south Wales.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:49:52 +0100
PCC ‘concerned’ over police action in arrest of two men
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has expressed concerns over police’s response in the arrest of two men over a social media post.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Mudlarker 'myordinarytreasure' wades through the River Test scavenging for historical treasures
A MUDLARKER has told of the treasures she has found at the bottom of Hampshire's rivers - which even include a stone age blade and an 18-carat gold watch.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:30:00 +0100
Council takes travellers to court over Picket Twenty Sports Ground encampment
THE borough council is set to take court action against a 'large' group of travellers who have set up camp on Picket Twenty Sports Ground.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:21:10 +0100
Popular cocktail business to open up eatery in Andover’s iconic Guildhall
ANDOVER residents will soon be able to enjoy a cocktail in one of the town’s most iconic buildings.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Swindon fan from Andover banned from all matches after throwing bins on pitch at Stevenage
A SWINDON fan has been banned from attending his club’s games after he threw several bins towards the pitch.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Andover woman shortlisted for prestigious social media award
AN ANDOVER woman has been shortlisted for a prestigious social media influencer award.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover woman, battling cancer, raising funds for a toilet and wet room
AN ANDOVER woman, who is receiving palliative care after battling cancer for three years, is raising fund so that she could build a toilet.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:51:36 +0100
Hampshire's Brymor Construction's debts revealed in administrators' report
A PROMINENT builder involved in a landmark development on Poole Quay owed around £16million to unsecured creditors who are unlikely to see any of their money.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Fashion company Hey Lola! from Andover shortlisted for the British Business Awards
A COMPANY that brings bold colourful fashion to women of all sizes is up for a prestigious national award.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:55:14 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: 'Devastating': Historic mill closes
Here's a look at what you can expect in this week's edition of the Advertiser, out Friday (July 29)/



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