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Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:07:55 +0100
Andover man passed away after morphine and alcohol toxicity
An Andover father passed away after reconciling with his children following an attempt to control severe pain, an inquest has heard.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:01:52 +0100
Government to make decision on Step 4 of roadmap next Monday
THE Government will announce whether Step 4 of its roadmap will go ahead as planned next Monday, June 14.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:26:29 +0100
Man accused of using e-scooter in Andover
An Andover man is to appear in court after being arrested on an e-scooter outside The Swallow.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:44:59 +0100
Portugal to move to amber list tomorrow morning
Brits currently on holiday abroad in Portugal are facing a last dash to return to the UK with less than 24 hours until the country move's to the amber list of travel regulations.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:59:07 +0100
MP Danny Kruger fined after dog chases deer in Richmond Park
Devizes MP Danny Kruger has been fined more than £100 after his dog "caused a stampede of 200 deer" in a London park.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:02:40 +0100
Kick Start FC receives grant from Tidworth Town Council
A Ludgershall charity and sports club is celebrating after it was awarded thousands of pounds to continue its work.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:14:27 +0100
Hampshire-made sculpture centre of new D-Day memorial
A sculpture of three infantrymen made in Hampshire has been unveiled as part of a new D-Day memorial in Normandy.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:29:18 +0100
Police hunt man who made sexual comments to Andover girl
A TEENAGE girl has been left "shaken and distressed" after a man reportedly made sexual comments towards her in broad daylight in a Test Valley town.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:38:29 +0100
The Folly encourages Andover residents to wear pyjamas
An Andover pub is hoping that the lifting of lockdown shouldn’t mean an end to breakfast in bed as it challenges customers to wear pyjamas into the venue.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:08:07 +0100
How and when to watch the partial solar eclipse this week
An annular eclipse occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly in line with the Earth, but the apparent size of the Moon is smaller than that of the Sun.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fundraiser launched to help the Andover's own Billy Elliott attend his dream school
AN ANDOVER teenager has landed a dream scholarship to attend ballet school in Chicago.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:12:31 +0100
Gavin Williamson urges pupils and families to test for Covid
The UK Education Secretary has urged school pupils and their families to take a coronavirus test ahead of the return to school this week, following the half-term break.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Quaint chocolate box cottage up for sale in Penton Mewsey
Buyers looking to own a piece of history may be interested in a new listing for a three-bedroom thatched cottage nestled away in Penton Mewsey.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Letters: High Street return and Andover school memories
Brexit is failing us

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Inside Hampshire entries to shed of the Year competition
A Saxon mud house, a peculiar painting workshop, and several pub-inspired sheds are among this year’s entrants.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire’s worst streets for crime in April
Have you ever wondered what crimes are being committed near you?

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:03:51 +0100
Normandy veterans gather to mark 77th D-Day anniversary and memorial opening
Veterans attended the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to watch the opening remotely.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Carr’s Corner - where High Street meets Newbury Street
The site at the corner of the High Street’s junction with Newbury Street has long been known locally as Carr’s Corner.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:38:06 +0100
Police commissioner's review on A33 pony and trap racing
AN URGENT review has been carried out into the Hampshire police’s response to horse and trap racing on the A33 near Micheldever.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Courts: Drink and drug driving, and man's assaults on woman
Ban after fleeing crash scene

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Roadworks happening in Andover during June
ROADWORKS. An annoyance for every driver out there, but worse still when you have no idea they're happening.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 11:12:29 +0100
Council to end free parking scheme for NHS and care workers
A SCHEME offering free parking for NHS staff and care workers in Wiltshire is set to come to an end this month after being implemented in March 2020.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:56:02 +0100
No voucher or download is needed to claim the free pint
PUBS in Basingstoke and Andover are offering a free pint to every customer to celebrate the return of the Euros football tournament.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Six unique Hampshire spots for a walk and an ice cream
AS THE summer weather shows signs of improvement, a trat that helps you cool off is high on the priorities list.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Best places to go for a swim in Hampshire this weekend
With sunshine and soaring temperatures expected, it is the perfect time to cool down with a swim.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital trust celebrates Covid-19 research success
THE trust which runs Winchester hospital has hosted a research and development event to raise awareness of the impact that clinical research has had throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:17:37 +0100
Dog rescued from flames in Picket Piece house fire
FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a dog at the scene of a house fire in Picket Piece this afternoon (Friday, June 4).

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:47:14 +0100
Charlton Red Cross volunteer has thousands raised in name
A Charlton woman who raised hundreds of thousands of pounds over 30 years of volunteering has been honoured by fundraising in her honour.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:40:00 +0100
Use of tasers by Hampshire Police is on the rise as campaigners call for it to be 'reined in'
THE use of tasers by police in the area has continued to rise in recent years, the Advertiser can reveal.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:34:29 +0100
Takeaway Fireaway Pizza opens on Bridge Street in Andover
A new Andover takeaway has opened ahead of schedule as it promises to bring new flavours to residents.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Andover man accuses binmen of 'refusing' to collect waste
AN ANDOVER resident is accusing binmen of threatening him and his partner, and refusing to empty his bin despite repeated pleas.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Manuela's Column: Hospitality industry needs our support
There is time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant, reap, cry, heal, laugh, and weep, always a time to love, yes even though times of hate, then a time to think and contemplate thoughts and actions of peace.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, June 4, 2021
AN ANDOVER student took his life after discovering he had failed his second year at university via email, an inquest has heard, and other stories

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:22:03 +0100
Test Valley Borough Council approves Andover extension plans
Plans for an extension which neighbours claimed would be “a direct breach of privacy rules” have been passed by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:33:26 +0100
Andover's University of the Third Age on lockdown reopening
An Andover group supporting those looking to learn new skills in later life is hoping to bounce back from lockdown.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Hour-by-hour Andover forecast for June 5/6
Sunshine and fine weather look set for a pleasant weekend to be out and about in Andover as temperatures will match those in Ibiza

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:19:26 +0100
Test Valley Business Awards for 2021 launched
The Test Valley Business Awards are once again in action and the search has begun for top companies and individual businesspeople across the region.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:18:59 +0100
NHS Digital is set to share patient's medical records on new database
A CONTORVERSIAL move from the NHS will see your medical records shared with third parties unless you opt out by June 23.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:50:38 +0100
UK approves use of Covid Pfizer vaccine for 12-15-year-olds
The MHRA said the decision follows a “rigorous review” of safety and effectiveness in that age group.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:59:00 +0100
Pet Idol 2021: Special edition in next week's Advertiser
I am delighted to share that we have been inundated with entries for The Gazette's first-ever Pet Idol competition - and voting will open next week.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How your fun in the sun can benefit everyone
Now the weather’s getting warmer and people can meet up, you may be looking forward to spending some time outside. Whether you’re enjoying your garden or one of the South East’s many beauty spots – here’s how you can make the most of the...

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:58:49 +0100
Andover councillor Stu Waue discusses his town council aims
Each week, the Advertiser will be talking to Andover's new councillors . This week, we caught up with Stu Waue, the new town councillor for St Mary's

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:13:52 +0100
Holidays to Portugal under threat as it moves to amber list in first travel review
ANDOVER residents may not be able to holiday in popular Portugal this summer after all, following the government's announcement today (Thursday, June 3), that it will be moved to the amber travel list.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:02:20 +0100
Andover Armed Forces Day to be postponed until 2022
Another major Andover event has been postponed as uncertainty remains over the final relaxation of lockdown rules.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:31:50 +0100
Caroline Nokes signs amendment reversing foreign aid cut
One of Test Valley’s MP’s has said that “women will die” because of proposed cuts to the UK’s foreign aid budget.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:36:01 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals adopts new heart disease technology
HAMPSHIRE Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has adopted a new technology which helps coronary heart disease to be diagnosed in just hours.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:07:40 +0100
Andover fire crew called to McDonald's toilet fire 'arson'
A FIRE in the first-floor toilet of Salisbury's McDonald's is believed to have been an arson attempt.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:51:31 +0100
Garden festival in aid of medical charity to take place in Whitchurch later this month
AN ANNUAL event raising money for Hampshire Hospitals is set to take place later this month.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:18:11 +0100
Don't miss our Pet Idol!
SINCE The Advertiser launched our Pet Idol competition last month, we have been overwhelmed with entries.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:19:00 +0100
Nottingham Trent University changes policy after Alex Hayter's death
A UNIVERSITY has changed its procedure following the death of an Andover student who found out he had failed his second year via email.



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