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Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:50:33 +0100
Dozens have died after contact with Hampshire police in last five years, figures show
Dozens of people have died after contact with Hampshire police in the last five years, new figures show.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover woman caught drink driving in Basingstoke is banned
MAGISTRATES have disqualified an Andover woman who was caught drink driving.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:59:50 +0100
Hampshire firm Eco Spray Insulations Limited fined £100,000 for targeting residents with 'predatory' marketing calls
AN Eastleigh-based company has been fined £100,000 for targeting people with 'predatory' calls.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mapped: Every crime reported in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in July
REPORTS of violence and sexual offences were the highest reported in July, according to the latest police data.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover man, 44, more than three times legal limit banned from driving
AN ANDOVER man who was caught over the drink drive limit has been banned from getting behind the wheel.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:26:43 +0100
Five great autumn walks in the New Forest and Hampshire
IT'S officially autumn and woods across Hampshire are coming alive with a kaleidoscope of colours.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:56:27 +0100
Basingstoke Half Marathon 2022: The best pictures
SCORES of runners put their best foot forward as the sunshine pierced through the clouds for the return of Basingstoke Half Marathon.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
WEATHER: Weatherman Andy Simmonds shares forecast for the week ahead
September ended on an unsettled note with more wind and rain. But what can Hampshire and the Isle of Wight expect during the week ahead?

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
David Borrett's column: Looking back at Vigo Road
This photograph of Vigo Road was taken by Frederick Pearse.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Sparsholt College Group celebrates employers which have helped students
A COLLEGE group hosted its first ever Employer Thank You Event to celebrate employers who support students with apprenticeships and work placements.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Latest photos from Andover Advertiser Camera Club
THE theme for the Andover Advertiser's Camera Club this month was numbers, and it generated some creative and interesting pictures.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications submitted to Test Valley Borough Council
Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 25 September 2022.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 16:10:08 +0100
Lane closure causes delays on M3 J11 near Winchester after crash
DRIVERS are facing heavy delays after a crash caused a lane closure on the M3 near Winchester.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:30:49 +0100
Police failed to identify missing student nurse Owami Davies due to 20-hour response delay
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.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 10:41:28 +0100
Lucky competition winners enjoy special cookery course in garden of Lainston Hotel
LUCKY competition winners from across Hampshire got to enjoy a special cookery course in the kitchen garden of a 17th century luxury hotel.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Oktoberfest: Crown Inn in Upton to host event later this month
A MULTI-award-winning pub in Test Valley is celebrating Oktoberfest in style with a German-themed party planned.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Four new homes in Hurstbourne Priors given the go ahead
PLANS for four new homes have been given the go ahead - four years after the application was lodged. 

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
The Lights Andover to welcome Club 80s Live
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.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover driving instructor 'Michael Myers' from Halloween Saga will be at Odeon cinema
MICHAEL MYERS, otherwise known as Terry Smith, a driving instructor from Andover, returns to Odeon Cinema next month scarier than ever before.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Manuela's Column: Appreciating the wonderful things that Andover has to offer
Friday 30th of September, the end of a month few of us will ever forget.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of people walk the Test Way for Romsey Test Rotary's annual fundraiser
SINCE the annual fundraiser began in 2003 more than £1m has been raised by people walking the Test Way.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Tidworth man disqualified after he was caught over alcohol limit
A TIDWORTH man has been disqualified from driving after he was found to be over the drink drive limit.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
12 pumpkin patches you can visit in Hampshire this October
Over recent years pumpkin picking has become an enjoyable family activity, and there are many patches scattered around Hampshire for people to visit.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover hospital: Diagnostic centre set to open in 2023
A NEW community diagnostic centre (CDC) in Andover will open its from 2023.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Hampshire County Council to increase payments to those hosting Ukrainian guests
Residents hosting Ukrainian guests as part of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme are set to receive an extra £200 per month.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:42:05 +0100
Appeal to find wanted man with links to Salisbury
He is wanted by police for failing to appear at court.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:44:46 +0100
Railway strike dates announced for October - are you affected?
TRAIN strikes will resume this weekend after many planned actions were cancelled following the Queen’s death.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire Constabulary partner launches new scheme for Hampshire residents
A HAMPSHIRE Police partner has launched a new scheme to protect vunerable people against cyber-crime. 

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:13:23 +0100
Campaign to support businesses through cost-of-living crisis launched
Rising inflation, growing export costs and ever-increasing energy prices are placing small and medium sized enterprises under unprecedented pressures.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The Ark Bar in Andover town centre is set to open next month
A NEW Andover bar featuring an intimate vibrant setting and free live entertainment is set to open next month.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
£5m funding approved for Andover diagnostic centre
NEARLY £5 million government funding has been given to build a new community diagnostic centre (CDC) in Andover.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:07:00 +0100
Emergency services called after person falls from height in Amesbury
A CREW from Andover were called to reports of a "person falling from height" in Amesbury.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Police make fresh pledge to attend every reported residential burglary in Hampshire
OFFICERS will now attend every report of a residential burglary the force receives, Hampshire police chiefs have confirmed.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Ofsted: Harrow Way Community School gets 'good' rating
Students, teachers, staff and governors at Harrow Way are all celebrating the news that they have impressed Ofsted.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:24:35 +0100
UK Government and its position on fracking and other crises
One area worth focusing on is fracking as it illustrates the government’s lack of competence, and more importantly trust.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The Lights, Andover to host live music sessions at lunch times
LONGING for some mid-week live music? The Lights and Andover College have just the tonic.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Andover Foodbank seeks help to provide Christmas giftboxes
A FOODBANK in Andover is seeking help to support those in need during Christmas.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:09:16 +0100
Housing association Aster Group wins award at the first Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2022
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.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Primary schools welcome parents with special welcome dinner
A PAIR of primary schools have given parents a taste of school life with a special welcome dinner.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:34:48 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's cause of death revealed as death certificate released
Queen Elizabeth II died, aged 96, at Balmoral surrounded by members of the royal family earlier this month.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bike thefts from Andover distribution centre annoy Co-op employees
STAFF at a Co-op centre in Andover have been left annoyed following a number of bike thefts from its premises.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Enham Trust and Aster merger: Council leader pleased after public meeting
RESIDENTS packed into a hall in Enham to discuss the proposed merger between a charity and a housing association.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:30:44 +0100
Delays in Hampshire police response to priority incidents involving children, report shows
POLICE in Hampshire were delayed in attending priority incidents involving children, a new report has revealed.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Riverside Cafe in Andover is temporarily closed after being broken into and burgled
AFTER only opening in August an Andover cafe is temporarily closed after being broken into and burgled. 

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:36:47 +0100
Andover's MP Kit Malthouse visited Veterans in Action
ANDOVER MP meets with members of charity that helps veterans with PTSD

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:04:14 +0100
Royal Mail reveals stamps in honour of the Royal Marines
The stamps are available from today (29 September) via the Royal Mail website and by phone on 03457 641 641.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Andover cyclist killed by 'reckless' driver fulfilled dream and helped saves lives
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.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:05:16 +0100
Prison sentence and fine for Test Valley fly-tipper who dumped industrial waste
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.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:26:59 +0100
Shoppers racing to buy £12 energy-saving hoodie after advice from Martin Lewis
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.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:57:05 +0100
Hampshire pub among venues JD Wetherspoon has put up for sale
JD Wetherspoon said it was a “commercial decision”



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