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Sat, 15 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
History: 300 years of Foresters Arms, Andover's iconic pub
This attractive view of London Street, taken about 1908 by photographer Sam Taylor, was shared by Geoff Merritt.

Sat, 15 May 2021 09:23:23 +0100
How many Covid cases reported in Basingstoke and Andover?
Just one area across Basingstoke and Andover recorded more than two Covid cases last week as virus rates continue to decline.

Sat, 15 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Legal activities from Monday, May 17 as Covid rules relax
On Monday, a host of activities that have been banned under Covid rules will be allowed once again as the government’s lockdown easing continues.

Sat, 15 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Andover leapfrog up cricket table as Portsmouth beaten
Andover first XI travelled down to the coast for their second Southern Premier League match.

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 +0100
Wet met Office forecast for Andover from May 15-17
Wet and showery weather is set to continue this weekend as rain continues to batter Andover.

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Planning a wedding? Five unique Hampshire wedding venues
From magical woodlands, vineyards and museums here are some unique Hampshire wedding venues to tie the knot in

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:05:28 +0100
Covid: Over 50s and vulnerable to get second vaccine early
PEOPLE aged over 50 and those that are vulnerable will get the second dose of a Covid vaccine a month earlier than planned.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:07:00 +0100
Court of Appeal to assess Stockbridge robbers prison sentences
THE prison sentences given to two men who bound an elderly woman to her stairs and threw a pillowcase over her head while they ransacked her home have been referred to the Court of Appeal.

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, May 14, 2021
ANDOVER’S Conservatives are celebrating after winning four seats at the borough council elections, and other stories in this week's Andover Advertiser

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:19:16 +0100
Andover New Street sets up Vixens youth girls football side
An Andover football side has set up a new team aimed at getting more girls into the sport.

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:48:52 +0100
Chestnut Avenue residents object to Andover bungalow plans
Residents of an Andover suburb are up in arms over plans to construct a bungalow in a back garden.

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:48:36 +0100
Andover woman involved in foster carer support network
A new support network for foster carers has launched in Andover.

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:55:00 +0100
Andover's Trainmaster receives Thomas the Tank Engine gift
An Andover business has received thousands of free trains in honour of an iconic blue steam engine.

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Andover's new life with cygnets, goslings and more
Members of the Andover Advertiser's Camera Club have been out clicking photos of gosling this week.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:33:08 +0100
The businesses that won't open on May 17 as Covid rules ease
HOTELS, cinemas and bowling alleys are just some of the businesses set to reopen from Monday as coronavirus restrictions continue to ease.

Fri, 14 May 2021 14:30:09 +0100
Suggested school recovery deal includes longer school days
Boris Johnson has already made £1.7 billion of catch-up funding available in England to help children who have faced disruption.

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:37:39 +0100
Changes to your state pension have been announced for January 2022
The changes will come into effect from January 1, 2022 and will affect whether a person qualifies for state pension or not.

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:23:18 +0100
Inquest hears Upper Clatford woman 'lied' about liver cancer
Mystery surrounds the death of an Upper Clatford woman who “lied” about having cancer before passing away.

Thu, 13 May 2021 16:47:58 +0100
Ludgershall man given suspended sentence for drug offences
A MAN who was convicted of drug dealing after being pulled over for suspected traffic offences in Ludgershall has avoided jail.

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:53:19 +0100
Follmann Chemie stops Sealock Andover investment over Brexit
A planned expansion of an Andover business worth millions of pounds has been cancelled after the ‘catastrophic’ impact of Brexit.

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:35:40 +0100
Emma Jones banned after drink driving at Manchester airport
A WOMAN found more than double the drink-drive limit whilst behind the wheel of a car at an international airport has been banned from driving.

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:57:28 +0100
Man stole eight cans of Special Brew from Co-Op in Amesbury
A MAN stole eight cans of lager and assaulted a man in Amesbury, a court has heard.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Villagers criticise TVBC's no objection to A303 ash store
Villagers opposed to plans for a permanent 30,000 tonne “mountain” of ash have reacted with dismay after Test Valley Borough Council didn't object to the plans.

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:54:52 +0100
Andover man denies racially aggravated assault in Newbury
A MAN from Andover has denied racially aggravated assault.

Thu, 13 May 2021 17:55:34 +0100
The shopping rules that will change in England from Monday
Here’s what a trip for a spot of retail therapy in England might look like from 17 May.

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:13:37 +0100
Kingsway Gardens residents win Aster court battle over fees
A group of Andover residents have won a court battle against their housing provider after it tried to force them to pay for its legal battle against them over “unnecessary" work.

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:19:17 +0100
Charlie Dimmock spotted as Garden Rescue films in Andover
An Andover couple are set to have their garden transformation televised as an episode of a hit BBC show is filmed in town.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:01:30 +0100
Whitchurch student launches zine to get women into STEM
A Whitchurch student is hoping to inspire more women to enter scientific subjects by setting up her own zine.

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:00:02 +0100
£15,000 of cannabis seized in Cholderton by Wiltshire Police
Police officers have seized tens of thousands of pounds of cannabis from a rural village on the Hampshire border.

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:31:01 +0100
Hampshire Police officer sacked after for gross misconduct
A Hampshire police officer has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct.

Wed, 12 May 2021 18:39:06 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals celebrates International Nurses' Day
STAFF and patients at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) have been celebrating International Nurses’ Day 2021.

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:02:44 +0100
International Nurses' Day 2021 commemorated in Andover
One of Andover’s top nurses has spoken about her life caring for others as part of International Nurses’ Day 2021.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:24:42 +0100
Hampshire litterbugs fined hundreds for dropping cigarettes
Smokers have been fined hundreds of pounds across Hampshire for dropping cigarette ends on the ground.

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:48:45 +0100
Andover man took his own life following murder arrest
A man who was falsely accused of the murder of his partner took his own life after becoming “desperately distraught”.

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:03:55 +0100
ATC objects to London Street planning application
Andover Town Council has expressed objections to a planning application that seeks to convert the commercial space on the ground floor of a building in Andover into a residential space.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:37:09 +0100
Andover woman criticises One Parking Solutions medicine fine
The daughter of a lifelong Andover man who needs constant medication and care has railed against a private parking firm who charged her family for delivering it to him.

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:41:47 +0100
Hurstbourne Tarrant man disqualified after drink drive crash
A Hurstbourne Tarrant man has been disqualified from driving after crashing his car into a listed building in the village while over four times the drink drive limit.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:22:45 +0100
Mecca Bingo Andover reopens on May 17 after closure rumours
Andover’s Mecca Bingo is not closing, the firm has confirmed, after rumours on social media suggested the venue was set to shut.

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:45:23 +0100
Woman, 36, fined for driving wrong way up A303 slip road
A DRIVER who went the wrong way up a slip road onto a major Hampshire dual carriageway has been fined.

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:53:00 +0100
Andover firm SMI launches fundraiser for SMA UK
Staff of an Andover business are set to run the equivalent of the UK to Australia in a bid to raise funds for sufferers of a rare condition.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:43:27 +0100
Classroom rule change at schools and colleges next week
Boris Johnson thanked the public for their sacrifices amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:22:58 +0100
New BBC drama Danny Boy based on true story of Brian Wood
A thrilling TV drama is set to hit our screens tomorrow night.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:41:44 +0100
30 UK hotspots for 'crash for cash' scams revealed
Crash for cash is an insurance scam where fraudsters deliberately cause dangerous road collisions, often targeting innocent people.

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:44:32 +0100
Wiltshire PCC election to be re-run after Jonathon Seed wins
THE election for the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner will have to be re-run after the favourite Jonathon Seed won the election by a landslide 41,929 votes.

Mon, 10 May 2021 14:39:21 +0100
A34 fatal crash: Lorry driver jailed for killing father-of-four
AN HGV driver was distracted by betting apps on his mobile phone before he “cannoned” into a car that had broken down on the A34 killing a father-of-four.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:09:33 +0100
Where have you experienced harassment in Andover? 
We want to know how safe you feel on Andover’s streets.

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:21:31 +0100
Could your pet be crowned the Pet Idol 2021?
From doting dogs and cuddly cats to bonny bunnies and huggable hamsters, pets are an enormous part of our lives.

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:52:37 +0100
Mental Heath Awareness Week 2021: Nature walks to try in Hampshire
Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week with the theme this year based on connecting with nature.

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:41:39 +0100
Map reveals Japanese knotweed hotspots in Hampshire
An interactive map has revealed Hampshire’s hotspots for one of the UK's most invasive plants

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:27:57 +0100
Hugs and indoor dining expected to return next week
HUGS with family and friends and indoor socialising are expected to be allowed from next Monday as the Prime Minister announces further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England.



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