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Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Young business owner Dmitrijs Meiksans reaches finals of Central South Business Awards
A YOUNG entrepreneur from Andover has been short-listed for a prestigious award.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man jailed after assaulting two police officers at Picket Twenty Way, Andover
A MAN has been jailed for more than three years after assaulting two police officers in a "shocking" and "violent attack" in Andover.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Man living in car
AN EX-carpenter who was forced to live in his car for months finally has a place to stay after approaching the Advertiser for help.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:12:12 +0100
Parents on Universal Credit and other benefits could claim £150 with school clothing grant
Parents spend on average £337 on uniforms for each child in secondary school and £315 for a child at primary school.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Overton man jailed for 16 months after persistently calling 999 without a genuine emergency
A MAN who called 999 and an emergency service number more than a hundred times without a genuine emergency has been jailed. 

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:26:24 +0100
Firefighters successfully rescue cow stuck in tree in Chilbolton
A LARGE cow has been rescued in Chilbolton after it got its head stuck in the fork of a tree.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:32:44 +0100
Andover man jailed after officers seize cannabis worth £25,000
A DRUG supplier from Andover has been jailed after police found around £25,000 worth of cannabis at an address in the town. 

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Adopt South are seeking loving parents for two sibling boys
AN ADOPTION agency is calling out to families to home two affectionate little brothers.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Cllr Nick Daas to call for 'cost of living emergency' in Test Valley as crisis continues
A COUNCILLOR is calling for Test Valley Borough Council to declare a 'cost of living emergency'.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Andover Town Council defers decision on Unity’s grant application
ANDOVER Town Council has decided to defer its decision on the grant request submitted by a charity due to lack of details.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Anton Lakes: Dog owners urged to stop pets going into water after toxin found
PET owners are being urged to stop their dogs going into the water at an Andover beauty spot after test results showed a dangerous toxin.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Village fete raising money for good causes attracts 1,000 visitors
A FAMILY fete and flower show has managed to raise thousands for good causes after attracting more than 1,000 visitors.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Nominations for Hampshire High Sheriff awards now open
NOMINATIONS have officially opened for the 2022-2023 Hampshire High Sheriff Awards.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Inspire Awards: Chance to enter the Business of the Year award
ORGANISERS of the Inspire Business Awards are looking for the very best of business in north Hampshire.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:00:44 +0100
Bill Turnbull, former BBC Breakfast host, dies aged 66 as family issues statement
The TV presenter and journalist appeared on BBC Breakfast from 2001 until 2016.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:09:49 +0100
Vet issues warning for dog owners on grass seeds
A VET has warned of the potential dangers of grass seeds as dogs are suffering because of the plants.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:08:41 +0100
Martin Lewis issues energy bills price hike warning to anyone who pays by direct debit
It comes after Mr Lewis revealed he “feels sick” after sharing the latest predictions for energy prices later this year.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Test Valley School will 'hugely benefit' as it looks set to join HISP Multi Academy Trust
A STOCKBRIDGE school is in the process of joining a multi academy trust, benefitting from sharing expertise and best practice. 

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Fitness coach Leah Mansbridge is helping to change women's lives
AN ONLINE fitness coach who followed her dream has now helped women not only to lose weight but also feel better about themselves.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:29:00 +0100
Test Valley Borough Council makes final call for council tax rebate
TEST Valley Borough Council is urging eligible households who have not already received their council tax energy rebate to contact them.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:07:08 +0100
Sainsbury's follow Asda, Tesco and Morrisons in announcing UK-wide ban in all stores
The nationwide ban follows similar initiatives from Tesco, Waitrose Morrisons and Asda.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:22:45 +0100
Missing woman from Andover is found
A WOMAN from Andover who went missing has been found.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Family fundraising festival CarFest hosts largest-ever event at Laverstoke Park Farm in Overton
THIS bank holiday weekend saw more than 75,000 visitors attend the family event with seven festivals rolled into one.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:38:00 +0100
Borough councillors support Andover's Summer Fayre with £2,000 grant
A £2,000 multi ward grant from Test Valley Borough Council helped support the thousands of people who enjoyed Andover's summer fayre organised by Cllr David Coole this weekend.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Lights: Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush heads to Andover
THE music of Kate Bush will be brought to Andover.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:04:07 +0100
Sainsbury's follow Asda, Tesco and Morrisons in announcing UK-wide ban in all stores
The nationwide ban follows similar initiatives from Tesco, Waitrose Morrisons and Asda.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Goggie, the 14 month old missing Bearded Dragon, is back home in Ludgershall
GOGGIE, a 14-month-old Bearded Dragon, who went missing last month has been found safe and well in Ludgershall.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Partnership to support residents with rising cost of living
The Test Valley Partnership came together to hold a special cost of living conference to explore what more can be done to support local people.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Thousands of people enjoyed Andover's first summer fayre at Vigo Park - in pics
A HUGE success as thousands of people enjoyed Andover's first summer fayre that took place at Vigo Park this weekend.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:21:35 +0100
Hundreds of residents enjoy Andover's Festival of Motoring
FUN was had by hundreds of residents at Andover’s very own motoring festival held over the bank holiday weekend.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Mayfly, Hampshire named among best UK waterside pubs
Make the most of the dwindling summer sunshine and take the time to relax at this Hampshire waterside pub named among the best in the UK.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:05:22 +0100
Gardeners to be banned from using peat in England from 2024
The sale of the material would be banned in garden centres and supermarkets within 18 months, Defra said

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:01:55 +0100
Asda and Aldi 65p houseplants will stop flies entering your home
While the cool breeze will be welcome by many, it can attract pesky flies to enter your home.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:55 +0100
Bank Holidays 2022: How long do we have to wait for our next day off work?
This year, we were given and extra day off to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:59:50 +0100
Starbucks reveals new autumn menu with PSL and 9 new items – take a look
Yes, the famous Pumpkin Spice Latte IS returning.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
All you need to know about The Goodworth Clatford Village Fete 2022
A VILLAGE is hoping to raise plenty of money for good causes as its community fete returns again this year.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
History of New Street, one of the oldest streets in Andover
Although called New Street, it is actually one of the oldest streets in Andover.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Kit Malthouse MP: There is bright future for Andover
“Levelling Up” is all about investing in towns like Andover, creating and spreading prosperity throughout society, so everyone can have a bright future.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Camera Club pictures: Andover through a black & white lens
THE theme for Andover Advertiser Camera Club this month was black and white photos.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications submitted to TVB
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 19th August 2022.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:14:31 +0100
Met Office yellow weather warning sparks £5,000 'thunder fever' warning to UK drivers
The Met Office has shared yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms this week following a string of heatwaves this summer.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:13:50 +0100
DWP PIP £156 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions
The DWP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:13:16 +0100
Tesco shoppers left 'gutted' by Tesco Clubcard change in November
Tesco has around 19 million Clubcard members across the UK.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 09:58:39 +0100
Fish and chips one-week price hike warning after UK heatwaves
It comes after Brits were warned earlier this year that the average price for fish and chips could rise as high as £10.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Fly-tippers who dumped car radio, fast food wrappers and cans along Newbury Lane, Andover, fined thousands
RESIDENTS who dumped a car stero, fast food wrappers, cans and garden waste have been fined more than £1,000.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 13:27:45 +0100
Police find body who they believe is missing Thomas Elliman
POLICE have revealed they found a body of a man earlier this month, which they believe is missing Thomas Elliman.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 16:31:22 +0100
Driver on the M3 tests positive for cannabis and cocaine with six-year-old daughter in the vehicle
A DRIVER who tested positive for cannabis and cocaine had their six-year-old daughter in the car.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Court round-up: all the latest cases from Andover
AN ANDOVER man who posted partially clothed photos of a woman on the internet has been jailed. 

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 18:06:32 +0100
Thousands enjoy music, celebrities, cars and much more at CarFest South 2022
THOUSANDS of people have been enjoying a family festival in Hampshire that raises millions for charities.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:42:33 +0100
Andover's Festival of Motoring to return in August after two-year break
AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the team behind Andover’s very own Festival of Motoring are thrilled it will make a triumphant return this weekend.



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