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Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi to award higher-than-expected pay increase to store assistants in Hampshire
This is the second pay rise for Aldi store colleagues this year, maintaining its position as the highest-paying UK supermarket.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Villagers protest as planning application put in to turn former pub into home
A fight to save a former Hampshire country pub is set to heat up after plans were submitted to turn it into a home.

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Stay alert' as false widow spiders spotted in Andover
Residents in Andover are being warned to stay alert after a false widow spider was spotted.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
£73,000 funding boost for scheme designed to help children avoid knife crime
The project is intended to provide extra support during the vulnerable transition from primary to secondary school.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Andover hosts 'ground-breaking' sound art events
Andover hosted a pioneering series of sound art events throughout August.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:02:44 +0100
Trial date set for man charged with murder of 60-year-old woman
A trial date has been set for a man who has been charged with the murder of a 60-year-old Andover woman.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Southern Water: Hampshire investments and improvements update
How we’re using money from the recent bill increase to make improvements in your local community.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Decision postponed on 'monstrosity' of an extension to business park
The verdict on a 'monstrosity' of an extension to an Andover business park has been postponed, following a heated planning meeting.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Andover mum rejects Costa ‘goodwill’ payment after allergy mishap
A mother has claimed Costa attempted to silence her by offering £500 as a goodwill gesture following an allergy mishap.

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Girl raises more than £2,200 for charity by completing one mile a day
One of Faith's achievements was a one-mile swim at Rookwood School's pool, where she covered 65 laps in five hours.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Vaccination drive praised by GP surgery during campaign month
A GP surgery has praised the success of a number of immunisation campaigns during Immunisation Awareness Month in August.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Charity marks 25 years of vital service to young carers
A charity supporting children who care for loved ones is marking 25 years of vital service.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Demand for NHS dentists in Hampshire rises by 10% in last year
The number of dental appointments in Hampshire provided through NHS contracts increased by 10 per cent in the last year, councillors have been told.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Charity campaign to help older people extended following funding cuts
The campaign, hosted on Crowdfunder UK, seeks to raise funds to contribute to the annual target of £40,000 for the 40th anniversary of Age Concern Hampshire.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccinations ahead of winter
Pregnant women and parents of young children are being urged to book flu vaccinations.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Songwriter wins international recognition for latest album
A songwriter has won international recognition for his latest album.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New podcast to help people with Parkinson's stay active and feel confident
A new podcast series is helping people with Parkinson’s stay active and improve their wellbeing.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Zoo worker honoured for her work to save species on brink of extinction
A conservationist has been honoured for her decades of work to bring a species back from extinction.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0100
Inside new Primark standalone Home store where shoppers say 'take all my money'
With a wall of pumpkin, 'beautiful' autumn decor and a whole floor dedicated to travel, the new standalone Primark Home is already a hit with shoppers

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0100
Aldi brings back Halloween pumpkin Le Creuset dupe - but be quick
Aldi has launched its Halloween homeware range, including the £12.99 pumpkin dish that's a dead ringer for the Le Creuset £289 casserole dish

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0100
'Do not eat': Recall warnings at Tesco, Lidl, Iceland and other UK supermarkets
Products sold at Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have been recalled, alongside broccoli potentially contaminated with botulism by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
'Traumatised' mum accuses EasyJet of leaving her in tears and 'stranded' in Cyprus
Jodie Weston jetted off to Kyrenia, Cyprus, to perform as a DJ at a music festival and had her ticket booked by the event managers last month.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned to stop driving immediately if they receive this letter
Motoring experts have warned drivers to stop driving immediately if they receive

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:06:40 +0100
Amazon, Tesco, Next, Lidl and more warned after items recalled over safety fears
Amazon, Tesco, Lidl, Next, TK Maxx, and Argos have had to recall products immediately because of risks to health, including phone chargers risks of fire.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:59:13 +0100
Is it safe to eat blackberries in the UK? What you need to know before picking
Blackberries are a superfood, but are they safe to eat?

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:57:47 +0100
The best way to rid your bathroom of silverfish - according to an expert
Peak silverfish season has arrived in the UK amid a warning to British households.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:56:52 +0100
How to use this household essential to clean your driveway and remove stains
Paved driveways can be cleaned using a washing powder and water solution - here's how you should use it.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:55:57 +0100
Poundland slashing prices with most dropping to £1 as administration avoided
Poundland has confirmed 60% of items will be £1 as it returns to simple grocery pricing across all its UK stores, after avoiding administration.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:54:07 +0100
Drivers can now get £3,750 off two new Ford electric cars
The Ford models are the first to offer the maximum savings available, with 28 electric vehicles (EVs) now eligible for grants of either £3,750 or £1,500.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Two friends take on 120-mile challenge along Jurassic Coast
Two friends are taking on a 120-mile challenge to support suicide prevention.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Bungalow with large garden and views of farmland up for auction
A detached bungalow is being auctioned for a guide price of £400,000 to £450,000.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
'Pumpkin starts me thinking about witches...'
It was strange and rather spooky to see Pumpkins waiting at the main front door.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Afternoon cream tea and live music coming to Andover
A community fundraiser is set to bring afternoon tea and live music to Andover.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Families gather for day of joy at hospice fete
Families gathered for a day of joy at a hospice fête.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Andover and Test Valley businesses given new food hygiene ratings
Environmental health officers from Test Valley Borough Council have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Sickening' animal traps commissioned by council to snare rabbits
A ‘rabbit’ was snared by a ‘sickening’ council-commissioned metal animal trap in Weyhill playing fields in one of the hottest weeks of the year.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Detached home in 'well-connected' village on market for nearly £700k
A detached home in the centre of Charlton village is on the market, featuring a recently upgraded interior and a double garage.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Column: 'Buses, vapes and the return to school'
So we are nearly coming to the end of School summer holidays.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
New Bishop promises to bring 'kindness, wisdom and courage'
Downing Street has appointed a new bishop of Basingstoke, Archdeacon Kelly Betteridge who is promising to bring ‘kindness, wisdom and courage’ to the diocese.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Honey business planned for Hampshire village if council accepts
Honey could soon be produced in a Hampshire village if plans are given the proverbial 'green light'.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Andover Advertiser Camera Club members capture 'architecture vs nature'
Andover Advertiser Camera Club members capture 'architecture vs nature' in August.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:11:51 +0100
Air ambulance responds to 274 emergencies in busiest month on record
The charity recorded 64 calls for assaults, 211 for road traffic collisions, and 257 for cardiac arrests.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:44:22 +0100
Opening date announced for new Loungers café/bar coming to Andover High Street
Loungers has revealed the name, menu, and provisional opening date for 'Vicolo Lounge', the name for its site at the former Barclays Bank.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:47:15 +0100
Asda to open new stores in 'limited presence' areas soon
The new stores will see Asda grow its footprint in high-footfall urban areas, residential locations, and transport hubs.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for pub conversion, sauna and honey business
This is a summary of planning applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending August 24.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Who won Destination X? Fans 'in tears' as winner takes home £100,000 prize
Rob Brydon has been hosting the BBC show for several weeks, as players have been travelling around Europe before guessing where they are.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis 'unbeatable' HMRC savings scheme worth up to £2,400
More than half a million more UK savers are in line for Government bonuses to boost their cash pots HMRC has announced

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Mounjaro prices may not increase as much as previously announced, say reports
The manufacturer of Mounjaro may not hike the prices of its popular weight loss drug as much as previously reported, say reports

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
'Not suitable for pregnant women' FSA launches public consultation on CBD food
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation to authorise the first cannabidiol (CBD) food products

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:46:18 +0100
'Close your windows': Brits warned as spider season arrives in homes
As autumn approaches, so does spider season, which means house spiders are beginning their migration indoors.

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