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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Andover woman, 38, caught with cocaine and cannabis must pay fine
On Monday, March 4, Roxanne Amor of Bridge Street, had in her possession a quantity of cannabis, a Class B drug, and some rocks of crack cocaine, a Class A drug in Andover.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Pet loving Andover mum completes London Marathon
After completing the gruelling 26.2-mile marathon last year, Tracey Dawber took part in the event again this year on Sunday, April 21.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:22:00 +0100
DVLA data reveals banned driver hotspots in the UK
Motorists can be banned from driving if they accumulate 12 points or more on their licence

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:18:30 +0100
DWP Universal Credit child support worth up to £20,000
Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:15:58 +0100
DVSA MOT failure warning for often forgotten car part
If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Age Concern Hampshire's new affordable dementia care services
Age Concern Hampshire says it is continuing to provide affordable dementia care services across Hampshire for the elderly, greatly benefiting the region's senior citizens.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Andover resident, 34, illegally altered motorcycle number plate
On Saturday, December, 23 last year Charlie Allen, of Claudius Close, altered the characters on a motorcycle number plate to conceal the identity of the vehicle in Whitchurch

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Andover runner to take part in 500th parkrun
Lance Mitchell, will be completing the run on Saturday, April 27 at Charlton Lakes and it will also mark his 475th race in Andover.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Amanda Sheppard boosts SWIG Finance's business lending team
SWIG Finance is welcoming Amanda Sheppard, a banking veteran of 23 years, to its business lending team.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Picket Piece Village Hall to be upgraded after TVBC funding
Picket Piece Village Hall, serving a community that has grown from 90 homes to 1,000, secured £245,000 in funding to expand and upgrade its facilities.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Family aim to revive interest in wood carver and artist Maxie Lane
Maxie, a renowned woodcarver, artist and author, led an unconventional life which unfolded in various corners of Hampshire for many decades.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:58:13 +0100
DVLA MOT, driving licence and tax renewals alert to drivers
It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:56:20 +0100
Wheelie-bin £80 fine ruling for breaking little known rule
Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:54:33 +0100
Faulty smart meter warning issued to millions of homes
It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:53:53 +0100
DWP Pensions: Expert warning as deadline approaches
Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Stonegate pubs in Andover could face closure - full list
Unions have warned that hundreds of pubs across the South East could be at risk as pub company Stonegate after it said there was no guarantee it could continue as it struggles to refinance a £2.2bn debt.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Shoplifter, 44, banned from nine supermarkets in Andover
Ella Dingwall, 44, and of Camelot Close, Andover, was handed a two-year criminal behaviour order starting from April 9.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Easter bunny surprises residents with visit at Naomi House
On April 6, the Easter bunny flew into Naomi House & Jacksplace on a helicopter.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Highlands Road in Andover to be closed for works this week
Hampshire Highways will carry out carriageway surface repairs on Highlands Road on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 23.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:26:09 +0100
Hampshire councillor steps down over 'confidentiality issues'
A Hampshire councillor has been asked to step down from the county council due to ‘confidentiality issues.’

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Andover man takes on push-up challenge for cancer charity
Bobby Mackie, 53, has embarked on a month-long challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
The spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign has begun
The rollout of the COVID-19 spring vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is underway.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Jordan Wylie embarking on triathlon from Italy to England
Adventurer and TV personality Jordan Wylie has embarked on an expedition to travel from Italy to Blackpool. The Whitchurch resident will cycle, kayak and run.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire police officer has 'no place' in force after racist messages
A police officer who was barred from serving for sending racist WhatsApp messages has "no place within our force," Hampshire Constabulary has said

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:24:43 +0100
Rail strike dates May 2024: See the planned strike days
Train drivers from ASLEF will go on strike towards the beginning of May 2024 across the UK

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:19:24 +0100
Budget airline warning to holidaymakers from Which?
Airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air can be more expensive than rivals such as British Airways when extra costs are added, a study found

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:19:52 +0100
WhatsApp verification code scams could steal your account
Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for cybercrime and fraud, has received reports of the WhatsApp scam

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:17:20 +0100
How to stop flies coming into your home as fly season looms
A home expert has revealed 7 top tips for keeping flies out of your home this spring and summer.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Test Valley Crematorium launches twilight funeral services
Test Valley Crematorium, a Hampshire facility, is now offering twilight funeral services from Monday to Friday.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Portway Domestic Appliances in Andover installs solar panels
Portway Domestic Appliances (PDA), which has headquarters in Andover, has installed 144 solar panels on the roof of its warehouse and retail space in a bid to be more environmentally friendly.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Author claims to find Andover burial site of King Cerdic
An author, who carried out a research of a Dark Age king for his book, believes outskirts of Andover could be the potential burial site of the mysterious ruler.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire Police Federation survey shows officers feeling worse off
A staggering 81 per cent of Hampshire Police officers feel worse off financially now than they were five years ago, with 15 per cent struggling to cover their essential costs, reveals a new survey.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Test Valley council asked to help solve pothole problems
Cllr Sally Yalden addressed Test Valley Borough Council at a full council meeting, held in Romsey on Wednesday, April 17.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Prices revealed for Taylor Wimpey's new Andover development
Taylor Wimpey has announced the launch of their new development, The Forum, in Andover.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
110 years ago: The tragic 1914 train crash in Andover
A head-on collision between a goods train and a stationary line of trucks near Andover Junction in 1914 caused a major disruption to rail traffic.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:48:12 +0100
BA flight attendant: The perfect drink for nervous flyers
A BA flight attendant has revealed her top tips for nervous flyers including the "best" drink that she swears by.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:47:07 +0100
Drivers fine warning at McDonalds, KFC & other drive-throughs
The Highway Code states that you must not hold and use a mobile phone to text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web, while behind the wheel

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Aldi donates meals to good causes in Hampshire during Easter
Around 833,600 meals were donated throughout the UK during the recent school holidays, with more than 70 causes in Hampshire benefitting from the initiative in total.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:36:47 +0100
Wiltshire Police find bags of cannabis dumped in Tidworth
Police have found large bags of cannabis dumped on the side of a country lane.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Column from Lola Crossman on the return of physical media
Vinyls, like many other physical forms of media, are making a comeback, with 2023 marking the highest level of vinyl sales since 1990. With the evolving landscape of streaming, with millions of tracks conveniently able to stream on a number of devic...

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Council leader running London Marathon for Enham Trust
Test Valley Borough Council leader Phil North is running the London Marathon to raise money for Enham Trust.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:16:47 +0100
Best dog walking routes in Hampshire according to AllTrails
There are a number of dog walks which are considered to be of good quality to explore around Hampshire, according to AllTrails

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Hook care home organises Army Flying Museum trip
Aviation veterans at Hook's Old Raven House care home relished a day at the Army Flying Museum.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Latest Test Valley Borough Council planning applications
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 14th April 2024.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Free cookies to be given out by webuyanycar in Andover
Online car buying service webuyanycar is giving out guilt-free cookies in select branches across Hampshire next week, including The Walworth Enterprise Centre on West Way in Andover.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor asks for update following pollution of River Test
At a full Test Valley Borough Council meeting held in Romsey on Wednesday, April 17, Cllr Geoff Cooper asked for an update from the council following pollution of the River Test.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:04:54 +0100
Britain's Got Talent: full list of winners from ITV show
See the full list of previous Britain's Got Talent winners, dating back to the first series in 2007, from Paul Potts to Viggo Venn.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:59:33 +0100
Vet shares 5 common illnesses that your pet may be ill from
These are 5 common illnesses that may be affecting your pet from oral health issues to obesity, according to a vet.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Rising trend in insolvency-linked activities in South East
Insolvency-linked activities in the South East have escalated, with figures rising from 246 in February to 261 in March, according to R3.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Southern Health recruiting for public governors - how to apply
Interested candidates can learn about the role in a virtual session scheduled on April 25, 12.30pm.

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