REPORTS of violence and sexual offences were the highest reported in July, according to the latest police data.

AN ANDOVER man who was caught over the drink drive limit has been banned from getting behind the wheel.

Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 25 September 2022.

DRIVERS are facing heavy delays after a crash caused a lane closure on the M3 near Winchester.

Police were unable to identify a woman they spoke to while she was missing because of an almost 20-hour delay in attending her family’s home, a review has said.

LUCKY competition winners from across Hampshire got to enjoy a special cookery course in the kitchen garden of a 17th century luxury hotel.

A MULTI-award-winning pub in Test Valley is celebrating Oktoberfest in style with a German-themed party planned.

PLANS for four new homes have been given the go ahead - four years after the application was lodged. 

AUDIENCES will take a time machine back to one of the most iconic eras of music in history as The Lights auditorium will be transformed into an 80s extravaganza next week.

MICHAEL MYERS, otherwise known as Terry Smith, a driving instructor from Andover, returns to Odeon Cinema next month scarier than ever before.

Friday 30th of September, the end of a month few of us will ever forget.

SINCE the annual fundraiser began in 2003 more than £1m has been raised by people walking the Test Way.

A TIDWORTH man has been disqualified from driving after he was found to be over the drink drive limit.

Over recent years pumpkin picking has become an enjoyable family activity, and there are many patches scattered around Hampshire for people to visit.

A NEW community diagnostic centre (CDC) in Andover will open its from 2023.

Residents hosting Ukrainian guests as part of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme are set to receive an extra £200 per month.

He is wanted by police for failing to appear at court.

TRAIN strikes will resume this weekend after many planned actions were cancelled following the Queen’s death.

A HAMPSHIRE Police partner has launched a new scheme to protect vunerable people against cyber-crime. 

Rising inflation, growing export costs and ever-increasing energy prices are placing small and medium sized enterprises under unprecedented pressures.

A NEW Andover bar featuring an intimate vibrant setting and free live entertainment is set to open next month.

NEARLY £5 million government funding has been given to build a new community diagnostic centre (CDC) in Andover.

A CREW from Andover were called to reports of a "person falling from height" in Amesbury.

OFFICERS will now attend every report of a residential burglary the force receives, Hampshire police chiefs have confirmed.

Students, teachers, staff and governors at Harrow Way are all celebrating the news that they have impressed Ofsted.

One area worth focusing on is fracking as it illustrates the government’s lack of competence, and more importantly trust.

LONGING for some mid-week live music? The Lights and Andover College have just the tonic.

A FOODBANK in Andover is seeking help to support those in need during Christmas.

A HOUSING association that has properties in Romsey and Hampshire has won an industry recognised award for its work to support people going through the menopause.

A PAIR of primary schools have given parents a taste of school life with a special welcome dinner.

Queen Elizabeth II died, aged 96, at Balmoral surrounded by members of the royal family earlier this month.

STAFF at a Co-op centre in Andover have been left annoyed following a number of bike thefts from its premises.

RESIDENTS packed into a hall in Enham to discuss the proposed merger between a charity and a housing association.

POLICE in Hampshire were delayed in attending priority incidents involving children, a new report has revealed.

AFTER only opening in August an Andover cafe is temporarily closed after being broken into and burgled. 

ANDOVER MP meets with members of charity that helps veterans with PTSD

The stamps are available from today (29 September) via the Royal Mail website and by phone on 03457 641 641.

THE daughter of a 70-year-old cyclist who died when an elderly motorist crashed into him has paid tribute to the air ambulance service that afforded the hospital time to donate his organs to multiple people.

A Romsey man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay full costs after pleading guilty to fly-tipping waste including industrial kitchen appliances.

UK shoppers are rushing to budget store B&M after being advised on a product which could stop them needing to turn on their heating this winter.

JD Wetherspoon said it was a “commercial decision”

A RIDING event promoting safe driving practices near horses has been a big success.

DOG owners are at risk of receiving a substantial fine if driving with an unrestrained dog in the car new research states.

POLICE officers joined government agencies in a crackdown on fly-tipping last week.

A HEALTH and beauty therapist who has been serving the Andover community for the past 22 years has been forced to shut her clinic due to the rising cost of living.

More than half of motorist on UK roads are unaware that flashing your lights could result in a fine

AN ANDOVER man has been fined for keeping an unlicensed vehicle.

A CYCLIST has died after being hit by a Ford Transit van driver.

AS HALLOWEEN approaches, spine-chilling plays await at Winchester theatres throughout the month of October.

ORGANISATIONS in Hampshire can apply for a grant to help deliver holiday activities and healthy meals to children during the school holidays.