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Sun, 30 May 2021 07:09:18 +0100
Andover pubs expect to serve fewer pints this weekend
Pubs across the UK are anticipating selling 21 million fewer pints than normal over the bank holiday weekend.

Sun, 30 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
10 job titles that bump up car insurance costs - is your job on the list?
Health workers get the worst deal, as the only sector with an average figure in excess of £500 a year. 

Sun, 30 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Andover councillors reappointed as champions for Test Valley
Councillors providing advice and research for Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) have been reappointed to their role on the council.

Sun, 30 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Word Up: Modern travel requires new solutions
Last week I went back up to London for the first time since a year last February.

Sun, 30 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Letters: Swan death, Brexit, and end to litter campaign
Dogs off leads

Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The cheapest property for sale in Hampshire on Rightmove
This three-bedroom terrace house is up for auction with a guide price of just £80,000, well under the average UK house price of £256,000.

Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The best cafés in Hampshire according to Tripadvisor
Looking for the perfect spot to catch up over a coffee or nurse a hangover with a fry up? We have got it sorted.

Sat, 29 May 2021 12:33:52 +0100
Vaccine appointment at The Lights getting cancelled
Vaccine aspirants are sharing their frustration on Facebook, having been told to reschedule their appointments.

Sat, 29 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
History: Unknown story of the saddlers of Andover
THE SADDLERY F George and Son at 8 Bridge Street has largely slipped from folk memory but the shop’s history as a saddlery was a very lengthy one.

Sat, 29 May 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Holiday destinations that could soon be added to travel green list
Holidaymakers have been urged to only travel to countries on the green list, which currently includes 12 destinations.

Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
In the courts: Man who assaulted two in Andover jailed
Jail after unprovoked assaults

Sat, 29 May 2021 10:48:51 +0100
More than 100 cases of new Covid-19 'Thai variant' detected in the UK
Scientists will carry out laboratory tests to determine whether it reaches the threshold of being a variant of concern.

Sat, 29 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Test Valley Borough Council starts landlord banning orders
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has updated its policies for improving private homes to make them suitable for the area’s residents.

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Popular Hampshire beauty spots being used as dogging sites
The website “swingingheaven.co.uk” has published a list of all the place in Hampshire that its users have recommended

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Seven fun family activities to try for under £30 in Hampshire
Having fun doesn't have to cost a fortune this May half term.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:18:52 +0100
Test Valley Borough Council to create regeneration reserve
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is to siphon developer contributions to create a new fund aimed at kickstarting the process of its Masterplans.

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:51:27 +0100
Andover councillor Michael Mumford discusses council aims
One of Andover’s new town councillors has said his aims are on education and affordable housing as he takes his seat on the town council.

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, May 28, 2021
Here's what stories are in this week's edition of the Andover Advertiser

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:07:44 +0100
Richard Rowles on council as he steps down as Andover mayor
Andover’s outgoing mayor has spoken about his two years in office and his hopes for the town as he stepped down last night (May 27).

Fri, 28 May 2021 16:41:09 +0100
Andover Street Rangers discuss nine months on patrol in town
Nine months on from stating the job, Andover’s street rangers say they’re making a tangible impact on the high street.

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:18:28 +0100
Icknield School explores The Very Hungry Caterpillar
An Andover school has celebrated the work of a world-famous author in the week that he sadly passed away.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:11:30 +0100
Councillor's call to make Andover a dementia-friendly town
Andover outgoing mayor has called for the town to become more welcoming towards those with dementia as he steps down.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:23:11 +0100
Independent business grant scheme changed by Test Valley
Changes have been made to a scheme which sees independent retailers in Test Valley receive grants from the borough council.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:48:42 +0100
Brits to enjoy warmer weather this weekend with 24C heatwave
Experts predict that warmer weather is on the way, as temperatures are set to soar to 24C.

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:55:23 +0100
John Oakes jailed for knife wounding and attempted robbery
A MAN who assaulted his victim while under the effects of Class A drugs has been jailed for 15 months.

Thu, 27 May 2021 22:33:28 +0100
Cllr Barbara Long elected as new mayor of Andover
A new mayor and deputy of Andover have been elected following a historic meeting in the Guildhall.

Thu, 27 May 2021 18:00:02 +0100
Andover Town Council elects new mayor and deputy in meeting
Andover Town Council will tonight elect a new mayor and deputy for the coming year

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:50:01 +0100
Andover firefighter Ian Carpenter recognised with award
A firefighter who served Andover and the surrounding area for almost 30 years was honoured in a ceremony today (May 27) at the fire station.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:39:20 +0100
Overton man to appear in court accused of dog death with car
An Overton man accused of failing to stop after hitting and killing a dog will appear in court in July after his case was adjourned.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:50:56 +0100
Andover fire crew called to bonfire in Ludgershall
A crew from Andover have extinguished a bonfire in Ludgershall after being called out.

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:54:36 +0100
Plans for extra Harrow Way classroom move closer to approval
An Andover school is one step closer to having an extra classroom added on the school site.

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:16:21 +0100
Plea to keep dogs after goose left with fatal injuries
The RSPCA is reminding dog-owners to keep their pets on leads around wildlife after a goose was left with fatal injuries after being attacked by a dog.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:05:03 +0100
Simple thumb test can reveal if you are at risk of an aortic aneurysm
A simple thumb test can reveal if you are at risk of having a deadly heart problem that can kill in minutes.

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:51:51 +0100
Asda issue urgent salmonella warning for popular item
The item will usually cost shoppers around £1.95 and the recall includes all ‘use by’ dates up to and including June 3, 2021.

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:28:04 +0100
Covid-19 vaccine rollout extends to people aged 30 and over
Health Secretary Matt Hancock praised the “phenomenal pace” of the vaccination programme.

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:54:52 +0100
Six detained after being found in lorry trailer on A303
Several individuals have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after a lorry was stopped on the A303 at the weekend.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:10:31 +0100
Andover woman sentenced after spit assault on police officer
An Andover mother-of-three has been given a community order after spitting at a special constable while drunk during the pandemic.

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:35:18 +0100
Andover business Citrine Spa appeals for help after theft
An Andover business has thanked members of the public for assisting with the investigation of a daring daylight robbery in Andover.

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Test Valley Borough Council to spend £250,000 on Masterplan
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is to spend a quarter of a million pounds on finding a company to make the Andover Masterplan a reality.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:27:12 +0100
Kit Malthouse confirms wiped police record data recovered
Thousands of records that were deleted from the Police National Computer have now been recovered, Andover’s MP has confirmed.

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:08:43 +0100
Fewre Andover residents moving due to Covid than nationally
Fewer Andover residents are planning of relocating due to Covid than the national average, a survey suggests.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:01:42 +0100
Andover Oxford University student returns to Harrow Way
An Andover school has welcomed back their former head boy as he discussed his time at Oxford University to help other students.

Wed, 26 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
An introduction to independent councillor Lucie Follett Maitland
“AS A community we’re really proactive. We don’t need a speculative land development company to come in and try and foist ideas onto us which actually aren’t really worth having.”

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:18:28 +0100
Tributes paid to Andover Judo teacher Richard Bennett
Tributes have been paid to an Andover martial artist who taught students for decades.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:32:32 +0100
Man sentenced to jail after robbing Andover Tesco Express
A man has been jailed for two and a half years after robbing a Tesco store in Andover as part of a spree of robberies and burglaries.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:01:22 +0100
Black Lives Matter: Silent march through Andover
AROUND a dozen people led a silent march around Andover on Saturday to mark a year since the death of George Floyd.

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:11:40 +0100
National youth climate conference to be hosted from Andover
An Andover teenager is set to host a UN-backed conference which is set to tackle one of the most important issues affecting the planet today.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:10:32 +0100
Army Flying Museum calls on public for knitted eagles
A local museum is calling on members of the public to help them create a flock of woollen birds as part of a new campaign.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:54:48 +0100
Man Vs Fat Football Andover looking to make weight loss fun
Andover’s residents have been encouraged to get out and get fit while having all the fun of the game.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:38:06 +0100
Mucky Weekender music festival is coming to Woodmancott
A music festival has been announced for farmland near Micheldever after a band's plan was approved.



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