Andover Advertiser
Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100Covid in Andover: Almost 250 caught disease in hospital
More than 200 people are believed to have contracted Covid-19 in hospital at the trust that runs Andover hospital, figures suggest.
Sat, 03 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Covid: Just two areas of Andover recorded cases last week
Just two areas of Andover have recorded Covid cases in the last seven days, the latest data reveals.
Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100In the courts: Man to stand trial for taking vehicle
A man is set to stand trial after being accused of taking a vehicle without consent.
Sat, 03 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100PICTURES: The ‘star-struck’ selfies you shared
IN THIS age of the selfie, many people have been lucky enough to have a snap with a celebrity – whether it’s a pop star doing a ‘Meet and Greet’ or an A-list actor walking down the street.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:43:26 +0100Four in hospital after Sutton Scotney A34 collision
Four people have been taken to hospital, one with "serious injuries", after an overturned vehicle closed the A34 near Sutton Scotney this afternoon (April 2).
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, April 2, 2021
ANDOVER shops will be allowed to stay open until 10pm under new plans to boost the economy if lockdown lifts further this month.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:22:39 +0100A34 reopens near Sutton Scotney after vehicle overturns
The A34 northbound is closed near Sutton Scotney after a vehicle is reported to have overturned
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:28:43 +0100Duck rescued by charity after being shot in Whitchurch
A DUCK was shot with a crossbow bolt missing his vital organs by just millimetres.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bowel cancer survival rates improving in west Hampshire
The one-year survival rate for bowel cancer patients in west Hampshire has improved, figures show.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:09:45 +0100Hospital staff are testing for Covid twice a week
ALMOST 150 staff working for Hampshire Hospitals have tested positive for Covid through asymptomatic testing.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:07:57 +0100UK Space Agency to fund 'futuristic' Hampshire hospitals
Hampshire residents could soon be enjoying ‘space-age’ hospitals after the UK Space Agency and Hampshire hospitals announced they would be teaming up to develop ‘hospitals of the future’.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100Manuela’s column: It’s God’s Friday
This weekend, in one way or another, will end up being joyous. The clue however is in the phrase “end up”.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100Coronavirus: All the updates you may have missed this week
KEEPING track of the ups and downs of the pandemic can be tiring, with new information and changes on a regular basis.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100This is when your bins will be collected over Easter
WHEN you're gearing up for a holiday, the last thing you need is to stress over changes to your weekly routine, including when to put your bin out.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100Celebrating the local Andover businesses you love
With more businesses set to reopen next month, The Advertiser has asked our readers to share their favourite small and independent firms around the town to give them a much-needed boost after a challenging year for most sectors.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:16:32 +01007 tips to know to protect yourself from card cloning
With card cloning on the rise, it’s important to know how to protect your plastic.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:44:42 +0100Reintroduction of rare butterfly to Hampshire given award
The successful reintroduction of a rare butterfly species to north Hampshire has been recognised with an award.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:00:41 +0100Hampshire police federation chief says officers have not had the support they deserve
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation chair has said it’s been difficult to hear the level of criticism on officers after a tough few weeks in which they’ve not had the support they deserve.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:36:28 +0100Former US President Donald Trump spotted in Andover
Former US President Donald Trump spotted in Andover
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:44:53 +0100Children could be vaccinated soon to prevent disruption to education
Children could be vaccinated against Covid-19 as a way of preventing disruption to their education, a member of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has said.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:06:23 +0100Andover man spared prison after growing £13k of cannabis
AN ANDOVER man who was found with 17 cannabis plants worth more than £13,000 in his flat has avoided prison after a judge decided to ‘give him a chance’.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:07:20 +0100Retailers in Andover can reopen fitting rooms from April 12
Clothes shoppers in Andover will be able to use fitting rooms again after more than a year when non-essential shops reopen on April 12.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:45:30 +0100A34 crash: Lorry driver pleads guilty to fatal collision
A LORRY driver has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving on a road near Winchester.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:58:55 +0100Hampshire police and Hampshire County Council explain how far people can travel in lockdown
HAMPSHIRE police and a local authority have explained how far people can travel following the new "Stay Local" rule this week.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:10:01 +0100Hampshire experiences 'weak' sun due to Saharan dust
HAVE you wondered why the sun seems 'weak' and the sky has a strange hue this morning?
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:42:19 +0100Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service launched
TWO fire services bordering the Solent have combined to form a new organisation.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:20:38 +0100'An incredible lady' - Tributes paid to Elizabeth Hall, MBE
TRIBUTES have been paid to the "truly amazing and inspiring" Elizabeth Hall MBE, who has died this week aged 95.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:42:47 +0100Ticket sales begin for CarFest 2021 at Laverstoke Park Farm
TICKET sales have begun for a 'Covid-compliant' festival taking place in Hampshire this summer.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:38:30 +0100The Oak Smannell warns followers about fake Facebook profile
A Smannell pub has warned its followers to be wary of a fake ‘scammer’ account posing as it on social media.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:54:37 +0100Town council plans to mark 850 years of Andover charter
As the country begins to emerge from lockdown, plans are afoot to mark 850 years of local businesses thriving in Andover.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:47:55 +0100Longparish man to stand trial accused of sexual communication with a child
A LONGPARISH man has denied talking to a child about having sex over a webcam and encouraging a child to engage in sexual activities with him.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:58:41 +0100Sobriety tags rolled out 10 years after Malthouse proposed
A new way of dealing with crimes associated with alcohol is being rolled out today a decade after Andover’s MP first proposed them.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:26:16 +0100Motorbike retrieved after being dumped in Anton Lakes
A RECOVERY crew was called out on Tuesday after a motorbike was dumped in a nature reserve.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:42:22 +0100Is it really Spring? SNOW forecast for Andover next week
Wintry weather is forecast for Andover next week
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:11:22 +0100Councillors object to Persimmon flat plans in Picket Twenty
Andover Town Council has objected to controversial plans that would see flats erected on what was intended to be a pub for Picket Twenty.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:32:26 +0100Naomi House fundraiser with Inbetweeners star raises £17,500
A Sutton Scotney charity has raised tens of thousands of pounds to support the children in their care with the help of celebrities and Test Valley residents.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:37:24 +0100Andover man accused of using electronic devices to track partner to stand trial
AN ANDOVER man has pleaded not guilty to using electronic devices to track his former partner.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:32:08 +0100Testbourne school's community pool to remain closed for 2021
A beloved community swimming pool will be out of action this year following concerns over costs.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:35:55 +0100Aldi and Sainsbury's announce a new ban for all UK stores
Aldi is on track to have all product packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:51:03 +0100Tributes paid to Andover woman who died at Berehill House
The children of an Andover woman who died at a Whitchurch care home have paid tribute to their “caring and funny” mother.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:40:19 +0100Inquest date set for Abbotts Ann man Alexander Hayter
The date of an inquest into the death of a 21-year-old from Abbotts Ann has been set.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:29:45 +0100These Test Valley byelaws allow fines for being annoying
Three parks in Test Valley can see you be fined and thrown out by a police officer if you're deemed to be 'annoying' others.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:07:25 +0100Police explain how far you can travel after lockdown easing
A POLICE chief has explained how ‘Stay Local’ rules will affect travel and social distancing following the introduction of new rules.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:47:50 +0100Andover shops to stay open until 10pm when lockdown eases
Shops in Andover are set to stay open until 10pm once lockdown restrictions have been eased.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:06:33 +0100Hawk Conservancy thanks children who raised lockdown funds
The Hawk Conservancy Trust has paid tribute to children from across the country who have helped raise hundreds of pounds to keep the charity afloat in lockdown.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:05:14 +0100The 5 places where Covid cases are rising in Test Valley
CORONAVIRUS cases across five areas of Test Valley are starting to rise, an interactive map has revealed.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:53:03 +0100Over-70s drivers could be banned from driving at night
Proposals being discussed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would also mean older drivers would have to stay in their local area.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:24:29 +0100Augusta Park woman speaks out on parcel theft in Andover
An Augusta Park grandmother has spoken out after thieves stole a parcel of toys for her two-year-old grandson in broad daylight in Andover.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:45:56 +0100Andover MP speaks out as hospital stabbing stats released
Andover's MP has said 'young lives are being needlessly lost' as figures suggest dozens of stab victims were treated in Hampshire's hospitals last year.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:43:51 +0100Police threaten to seize motocross bikes in Enham
Police have issued a warning after receiving reports of motorbikes being used illegally around Andover.