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Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Andover pharmacist Sid Dajani discusses Covid vaccinations
An Andover pharmacist says that we “have a chance to overtake” Covid-19 as he reveals what life is like for those involved in the national vaccination programme.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Inquest into man's death in Little Somborne adjourned
The inquest into the death of a rail depot worker has been adjourned following a hearing.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:35:16 +0000
'It is not acceptable': Test Valley fly-tipper given hefty fine
A MAN who was caught fly-tipping in Test Valley has been given a five-figure fine.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:45:04 +0000
Children will NOT return to school after February Half term
Children will NOT return to school after February Half term.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:05:53 +0000
Weekly roundup of Covid cases in Andover and Test Valley
The latest Covid-19 test results show that cases in Test Valley are continuing to decline, with falls in case numbers across most areas of Andover.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:26:55 +0000
Covid: Andover headteacher has his say on schools' reopening
THE HEADTEACHER of an Andover school has said that online lessons are not a "viable long-term substitute" to attending school in person.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:26:56 +0000
Andover Town Council approves youth and communities officer
Councillors have narrowly approved the appointment of an officer to serve Andover’s youth and communities.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:53 +0000
Andover Town Council precept to remain the same for 2021
Andover Town Council has voted to maintain its tax precept at the current level following a lengthy meeting of the full council.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:07:52 +0000
Chief nurse reveals impact of Covid on Hampshire hospitals
The brutal reality of the coronavirus pandemic is being felt across Hampshire hospitals.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:27:08 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and DPD: UK parcel delivery firms ranked
DPD has been voted the "best" parcel delivery service in the UK.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:08:01 +0000
Test Valley Borough Council lowers flags for Holocaust Day
Test Valley Borough Council lowered flags at half-mast today (Wednesday) to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:03:40 +0000
Police confirm missing woman, 51, has been found
Police have confirmed that a woman reported missing earlier today has now been located.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:49:04 +0000
Travel agency with branch in Andover plans to shut 89 shops
A TRAVEL agency with branch in Andover has announced mass closures.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:21:00 +0000
Bridge Street in Andover closing for resurfacing work
Bridge Street will be closed overnight at the weekend as part of work to complete the Town Mills Riverside Park.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:55:21 +0000
Clatford Amateur Dramatic Society raises £1,250 for foodbank
A village’s Christmas event has gone down a treat for Andover Foodbank after residents raised a record amount to donate to it.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:50:06 +0000
Hypermobile Andover student raising funds for course trip
An Andover student is hoping to overcome a condition that can cause her joints to dislocate as part of a quest to get her dream job.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:01:29 +0000
Plans for quarantine hotel to limit spread of covid variants
PASSENGERS arriving in England from high-risk coronavirus hotspots look set to be made to quarantine in hotels.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:44:22 +0000
Army Flying Museum launches woollen helicopter campaign
A local museum is calling on members of the public to help them create a fleet of woollen helicopters as part of a new campaign.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:47:07 +0000
Winton Community Academy looking for a 'remarkable guide'
AN ANDOVER secondary school is offering someone a £28,000 salary to take on a new role of ‘remarkable guide’.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:32:52 +0000
Lidl staff will receive a £200 'thank you' bonus
Staff will receive the bonus as part of their February pay packets which is costing the German discount chain £5.5 million in total.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:30:31 +0000
You may need to vaccinate your pets against Covid-19
Coronavirus is capable of infecting a wide range of species, meaning there is a significant risk of transmission to humans through their pets.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:10:30 +0000
Hampshire question on the Chase helped contestants bag £60K
Do you know the answer to this Hampshire question that appeared on The Chase?

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:05:53 +0000
Police appeal for missing Grateley woman Bernadette Greer
Police have appealed for witnesses after a Grateley woman went missing.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:48:55 +0000
4 flats to come up at the site of this historic pub
Work is well underway to build new flats at the site of historic Andover pub The Borough Arms.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:04:03 +0000
Lidl staff will receive a £200 'thank you' bonus
Staff will receive the bonus as part of their February pay packets which is costing the German discount chain £5.5 million in total.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:41:57 +0000
Plans for new Indian takeaway in Romsey are rejected
PLANNING chiefs have rejected proposals for a new takeaway in Romsey, claiming the business would have a "detrimental impact" on nearby residents.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:54:27 +0000
Van driver, 41, dies in collision on A303 at Andover
A 41-YEAR-OLD van driver has died following a fatal collision on the A303 on Friday morning, police have confirmed.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:58:00 +0000
Courageous survivor to host Advertiser's hero awards
A COURAGEOUS survivor from the Falklands War has given his backing to an awards event that will honour Andover people in the frontline during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:44:41 +0000
Andover Ocado warehouse to reopen in Spring 2021 after fire
Andover’s Ocado distribution centre, destroyed in a “devastating” fire in 2019, is set to reopen this year after an extensive rebuild.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:16:38 +0000
Andover man Ryan Rawlinson donates tablets for schools
An Andover man has raised over £5,000 to go towards the purchase of over 100 tablets for schools in and around Andover.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:15:26 +0000
HCC lifts time restriction on older person’s bus passes
HAMPSHIRE County Council has temporarily lifted the time restriction on using Older Person’s Bus Passes.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:20:03 +0000
Decision on Barton Stacey immigration camp delayed
Proposals for an immigration camp at Barton Stacey hang in the balance after the Home Office pushed back a decision on the camp for up to three months.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:43:31 +0000
Future of Andover restaurant Zintino in doubt
The future of a popular Andover restaurant is in doubt after its parent company entered administration this month.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:50:08 +0000
Jobs with the highest Covid-19 death rates revealed
Covid-19 death rates for men and women working in education were not significantly raised compared with rates for the wider working population.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:39:26 +0000
Asda, Sainsbury's, Co-op, and Waitrose issue product recall
The Food Standards agency has issued a warning calling for several chilled and frozen products to be returned.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:26:28 +0000
When will pubs reopen after the third lockdown?
Pubs and restaurants could stay closed until July as government extends local authority powers.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:24:16 +0000
Picture gallery of YOUR snow photos in Andover
AFTER waking up to a crisp snowy scene, many families in Andover enjoyed some time out in the winter weather today.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:13:04 +0000
Snow: Andover bus services reinstated
Andover has seen heavy snowfall this morning.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:40:26 +0000
Hourly forecast as sunshine to melt Andover's snow
ANDOVER'S snow is likely to be fleeting, with the Met Office yellow weather warning in place for snow ending at midnight tonight, and sunshine on the cards for tomorrow.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:38:07 +0000
What the rules state on going sledging in lockdown
WITH heavy snow falling across Andover today, many people will be wondering if they are allowed to go out and enjoy it during lockdown.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:15:02 +0000
What are the Covid rules for snow? Can I have a snowball fight?
In a normal year, snow falling in Swindon would mean children and adults alike coming together to build snowmen and have snowball fights.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:35:27 +0000
PICTURES: The first snowfall in Andover town centre this morning
THE long-awaited snow has finally come to the south east - and resident in Andover are waking up to a magical scene.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:10:39 +0000
Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons and Waitrose, urgently recall these items
If you have bought any of the items mentioned, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:17:36 +0000
How long is snow going to last in Andover? This is what the Met Office predict
Snowfall is expected to continue for one more day in Andover, according to the Met Office.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:42:36 +0000
Teachers might be on top of priority list after the most vulnerable
Teachers are likely to be top on the coronavirus jab priority list once the vaccination of most clinically vulnerable are complete, the Health Secretary has said.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:11:32 +0000
As it happened: Snow, thunder and lightning overnight in Hampshire
Live updates after snowfall in Hampshire along with thunder and lightning.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:53:23 +0000
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Andover
ANDOVER has missed out on most of the snow so far this winter - but that could be about to change, with a weather warning issued for the area tomorrow.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the courts: Andover man almost eight times drug-drive limit
An Andoverian was almost eight times the drug-drive limit as he drove through the town centre on Christmas Eve 2019, a court has heard.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:51:23 +0000
North Hampshire hospital staff appear in new TV advert
North Hampshire hospital staff will appear in a new hard-hitting national campaign to urge residents to stay at home.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:04:26 +0000
Scientist advising Government urges tougher lockdown
Professor Susan Michie said current lockdown measures are ‘the problem’ and not people who aren’t sticking to the rules.



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