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Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the courts: Fine for man caught on A303 at 98mph
A man was caught driving at nearly 100 miles per hour on the A303.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Andover man conditionally discharged after criminal damage
AN ANDOVER man has been given a conditional discharge after admitting criminal damage.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
North Hampshire weather: Mixed fortunes for the bank holiday
With punters expected to flock to pubs and restaurants this weekend, the weather forecast is a mixed bag.

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Andover History: Story of an impressive Bridge Street building
This impressive building, No.15 on the south side of Bridge Street, was the old-established grocers Dowling and Sherwood.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The best bars and pubs to visit in Hampshire according to Tripadvisor
Ahead of the long weekend we have searched through Tripadvisor to show you the best pubs and bars that Hampshire has to offer.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Eight criminals jailed in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Courts across the county have given out hefty prison sentences for all manner of crimes last month.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:45:27 +0100
Andover residents back cyclist after he is knocked off bike
TVBC leader Cllr Phil North said the good people of Andover would be happy to welcome Chris back with open arms if he wishes to visit the town.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:54 +0100
Abbotts Ann woman held on suspicion of importing drugs
A woman has been taken in custody from Abbotts Ann near Andover this morning (Friday) on suspicion of importing controlled substances to the UK.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:24:18 +0100
Aerial photos of A303 Enviropark's 30,000tn ash mountain'
AERIAL photographs show the extent to which a gigantic pile of ash is blighting the North Hampshire countryside with villagers calling for action.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:18:51 +0100
Cancer patients in Andover forced to wait too long for treatment
Covid has affected cancer services as patients in Andover are forced to wait longer for treatment.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Andover election candidates on supporting our town's youth
EACH week, the Advertiser will be asking each party a question on a pressing matter for Test Valley residents. This week, each party was asked to answer the following:

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
'Remember this is a global pandemic'
What a tumultuous week it has been, wouldn’t you agree?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:40:44 +0100
Cyclist ends 700km ride after being pushed off in Andover
AN ENDURANCE cyclist who was travelling across England to raise money for charity has ended his pursuit after he was pushed off his bike in Andover.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:10:28 +0100
Barton Stacey: Plans to build asylum seeker camp dropped
Plans to hold up to 500 asylum seekers on a piece of land off the A303 have been dropped by the Home Office.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:50:37 +0100
Thugs who knocked man off bike should be ashamed
IT WAS unfortunate to see Andover’s name in bad light as an endurance cyclist was pushed off his bike by a few men while he was crossing our town.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:58:38 +0100
Shipton Bellinger man stole make-up from Boots in Andover
A MAN from Shipton Bellinger has been given a community order after stealing hundreds of pounds of make-up in Andover.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:31:34 +0100
Villagers object to ash stockpile plans at A303 Enviropark
Residents who fought against a proposed incinerator are gearing up for another battle after plans were submitted to store a “mountain” of ash near their villages.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:57:00 +0100
Andover fire crews fight Collingbourne Ducis thatch fire
Crews from Andover were among 18 sent to a thatched cottage blaze which saw crews in attendance throughout the night.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:22:34 +0100
Southern Health pledges 'joined up care' after Sartain case
Southern Health has said it is working to improve the links between mental health support and other services in the wake of inquests into the deaths of Alex Sartain and Councillor James Nash.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:01:00 +0100
Stockbridge residents concerned over Aster house sale
Stockbridge residents have accused a housing association of going back on its word after a property was sold off in the town.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:46:43 +0100
Test Valley mayor opens Andover VIP shop in Chantry Centre
A pop-up shop in the chantry centre which provides vital funds to a town charity has been officially opened.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:37:00 +0100
Andover Charities to take Captain Tom almshouse picture
Andover’s almshouses are hoping to raise a smile as part of a national campaign in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:15:09 +0100
Three Hampshire pubs named in top 10 UK stays for dog lovers
Your pooches will love these staycation spots this summer.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:21:15 +0100
The most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2021
Naming your child can be one of the toughest decisions new parents are likely to face.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:06:50 +0100
Villages protest Southern Water Pillhill Brook sewage
Villagers surrounding a “unique” body of water have raised the alarm over an ‘emergency’ that is seeing sewage discharged into it.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:33:00 +0100
Andover girl Holly Mills close to booking Tokyo Olympics ticket
Andover is close to getting a representative at Tokyo Olympics as Hurstbourne Tarrant girl Holly Mills is now in contention to be selected for the biggest sporting event.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:33:02 +0100
New landlord of Andover pub The Swallow discusses plans
A pub recovery expert who has helped turn around 35 venues across the country has said The Swallow “has massive potential” as he attempts to turn it around.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Channel 4 star Jordan Wylie to host Pride of Andover Awards
A Channel 4 star, and town resident, is set to host awards recognising the best Andover has to offer.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:12:29 +0100
PICTURES: Spectacular Pink Super Moon April 2021
A Pink Super Moon graced our skies last night and residents had their camera at the ready to snap pictures of the lunar event.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:14:13 +0100
Waitrose to create 400 jobs as part of Deliveroo expansion
The latest expansion will create up to 400 Waitrose roles to fulfil orders ready to be collected and delivered by Deliveroo.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 21:33:41 +0100
Schoolboy 'hit by car' near Andover Tesco Extra on A3093
A teenager has been injured ‘after being struck by a car’ while riding near Tesco Extra on Churchill Way.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 22:34:56 +0100
Andover Tesco crash partner gives account of events
The partner of the driver involved in a crash near Andover's Tesco Extra with a 16-year-old cyclist claims the boy “hit the car out of absolutely nowhere”.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:25:14 +0100
Schoolboy 'hit by car' near Andover Tesco on Churchill Way
Emergency services are currently dealing with a crash near Tesco.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:28:04 +0100
Ludgershall Castle escape room launching on Sunday, May 2
Members of the public will be encouraged to don their medieval thinking caps from this weekend as an outdoor adventure game launches in Ludgershall.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:15:35 +0100
Mystery over Amazon employee's death after HMRC 'stress'
A CORONER has recorded an open verdict after an Amazon employee on long-term sick leave passed away after being “pressed” by HMRC for an income tax bill, an inquest heard.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:31:28 +0100
How 1,000 Test Valley patients missed from shielding list
Only 2,625 patients in Test Valley were on the shielding list initially. A review of data saw the patient count to soar to 4,020.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:59:55 +0100
Picket Twenty Sports ground test site to close on Friday
Andover’s Picket Twenty Sports Ground Covid testing site is set to close as at-home testing is rolled out across the county.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:47:26 +0100
A new wine tasting room to open south of Andover
A NEW wine shop and tasting room is set to open in Goodworth Clatford, south of Andover.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:15:00 +0100
Community order for soldier who elbowed woman after rape accusation
A SOLDIER elbowed a woman in the face after she accused him of rape.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:19:57 +0100
Police appeal: Robbery near Spar shop in Tidworth
A MAN was robbed of his phone, jacket and shoes in Tidworth over the weekend

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:03:23 +0100
Plans to turn former Andover job centre into flats and shops
Plans have been submitted to convert Andover’s former job centre into flats.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:22:41 +0100
Electrical goods stolen from Tesco, Tidworth
TWO men and two women stole items such as electrical goods from Tesco in Tidworth.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:42:25 +0100
Covid: 15 people in Hampshire fined for breaking lockdown
Fifteen people across Hampshire have been slapped with huge fines for breaking coronavirus rules.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:55:16 +0100
Two million UK drivers could face £1,000 fine after lockdown
According to research undertaken by one of the most popular UK test centres, nearly two million drivers could be at risk.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:22:56 +0100
Line of Duty: How accurate is your favourite show?
BBC’s popular show Line of Duty is adored by its fans.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:14:03 +0100
Aster employees raise £4,000 for Dementia UK
Dave Pidgen and Carl Millward ran 48 miles across Andover this weekend, in four mile bursts every four hours.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:29:50 +0100
Covid vaccine: More than half of UK have had first dose
More than half of the UK’s total population has received a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, figures show.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Andover Town Council to look again at investment strategy
Andover Town Council is to refine its policy of investing thousands of pounds of public money after councillors raised issues with proposals.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Andover's Stannah takes part in Captain Tom 100 challenge
An Andover business is backing a national campaign to raise money in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:10:39 +0100
Never-seen-before pictures show ‘heroics’ of UK Covid-19 vaccine programme
The images capture moments in museums, stadiums and cathedrals as efforts continue to vaccinate the nation.



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