Andover Advertiser
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Electric Picture Hall to Mecca - History of Andover cinemas
The earliest cinema in Andover was the Electric Picture Hall, which opened in West Street in 1913.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Word Up: The benefits of home working
AND SO to this week’s much vaunted Freedom Day, presciently marked by English Heritage pulling the live feed of the Summer Solstice sunrise.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Chinese takeaways in North Hampshire according to Google
Here are some of the most-loved Chinese takeaways in and around North Hampshire, according to Google ratings and reviews.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100Tidworth landlord's Airbnb plan faces objections
The property, a one-bedroom flat in Kilsby Flats on Bulford Road in Shipton Bellinger, is owned by Edward Franklin.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100PAPER PREVIEW: New Costa drive-through under threat
PLANS to build a new drive-through Costa Coffee are at risk of being rejected after the town council lodged an objection to an updated application.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:35:57 +0100Controversial house plans in Abbotts Ann finally approved
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a house in Abbotts Ann that have "fractured" the village have finally been approved, more than two years since the retrospective application was first decided on.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0100Tidworth Wellington Academy kids learn diversity with champ
Students at The Wellington Academy in Tidworth get a lesson in overcoming barriers
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100National Bus Strategy: Hampshire joins ‘bus back better’
The National Bus Strategy setting out a vision for the future of bus services with the aim of improving services for passengers.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:30:00 +0100Hampshire County Council approves cycle to work scheme
£150,000 has been allocated for the grant scheme which has come from the Department for Transport’s £3.28 million Active Travel Fund
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0100LETTERS: Bonfire lovers - you could be killing your friends
"There will be more people susceptible to Asthma, Bronchitis, COPD and general lung maladies and bonfire smoke will only exacerbate these ailments."
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:13:36 +0100Huge drop in Covid fines in Hampshire as restrictions ease
The latest figures cover the easing of restrictions on April 12
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:20:16 +0100Volunteers transform garden for military recovery centre
Volunteers have come together for a Tidworth-based military recovery centre to transform a rundown area into a beautiful garden.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:30:00 +0100Ashbourne Court care home gets highest score
Ashbourne Court Care Home received the score based on a Customer Satisfaction Index survey conducted on more than 3,500 people
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100Helping hands for 15 charities from Hampshire
Enable Ability, Wessex Children’s Hospice Trust and Invest in Me Research are some of the local charities set to benefit from the money
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:30:00 +0100Andover's indoor market back at Chantry Centre this weekend
The market, supported by Test Valley Borough Council and Andover Vision, is aimed at encouraging residents to shop locally.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:25:03 +0100Kit: Budget cuts not to blame for fall in rape prosecutions
The MP for Andover has said that budget cuts are not the reason behind low rape conviction rates.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:06:27 +0100Less than 1 in 4 admire work of armed forces' Covid response
Less than a quarter of British people admired the work of the armed forces in the fight against Covid-19.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:07:22 +0100Strangers rescue cheeky baby girl locked in car outside Home Bargains
Two young men came to the rescue after an 18-month-old baby locked herself in a car outside Home Bargains.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:50:44 +0100Council approves "generous" pay rise for staff
The Council has approved a “generous” pay rise for all its employees
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Town councillors support Creepers Cottage application fight
The Mayor of Andover has said she is “extremely concerned” over the rejection of a planned supported living home in town.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:05:55 +0100Southern Health 'let down' Andover man, inquest hears
A mental health trust has admitted it ‘let down’ an Andover man who was found dead in his home after not having been seen for three weeks.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:43:40 +0100276 more coronavirus cases diagnosed in Hampshire
65,790 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday (June 21) in Hampshire
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:09:39 +0100Dave Watts pays tribute to Upton community after Covid year
A Michelin-recognised chef and publican says that Covid has helped bring the local community together after they rallied during the pandemic.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:49:01 +0100Andover drivers convicted by single justice procedure
Two Andover drivers have been fined hundreds of pounds for after committing driving offences across the country.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:53:49 +0100Plans for Bilbao Court flats rejected by council
Plans to build nine flats on the site of former garages in Andover have been rejected after the council raised a litany of concerns.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:21:09 +0100Andover mum given vegan status for her hair salon
A salon owner who has become one of the few salons to be certified vegan says she hopes to inspire others to follow in her stead.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:38:43 +0100Town council objects to new Andover Costa branch
Town councillors have again lodged objections to a proposed new Costa Coffee in town, citing traffic concerns.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:22:25 +0100Hampshire PE teacher named Love Island contestant
Hugo Hammond, who is also a former England Physical Disability cricket player, is the fifth star to be announced for the 2021 series.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:12:09 +0100Government 'looking at' rules for international travel
Matt Hancock confirmed the change would allow fully vaccinated Brits to travel to amber and red list countries with no quarantine.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:59:37 +0100Deer car crashes peak in Andover as tracker calls for change
A tracker tasked with putting down injured animals on Hampshire’s roads has called for the public and planners to think more about deer.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:43:01 +0100Koala Community Hub begins to support neurodivergent people
An Andover woman has set up a community hub aimed at supporting neurodivergent communities in Andover.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:42:30 +0100Brooking Museum of Architectural detail has Whitchurch plans
Plans for a new museum have been given the go ahead after approval from council planning officials.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:51:18 +0100Whitchurch 99-year-old accused of child sex offences
A 99-YEAR-old man will appear at crown court next month charged with historic sex offences against children.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:09:13 +0100Cottonworth vineyard cafe and tasting area changes planned
A planned café and wine tasting area at a farm in Cottonworth is back on the drawing board following approval late last year.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:52:39 +0100Hampshire Police arrests following county wide Section 35
Police have arrested a number of people this weekend following the introduction of a county-wide dispersal order.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:38:43 +0100Armed Forces Day commemorated with Andover flag raising
The Armed Forces Day flag has been raised at Andover’s Guildhall as Test Valley pays tribute to those who serve in the military.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:48:17 +0100Andover business duo launch new business advice service
A new online service has been launched by an Andover duo which aims to provide advice to businesses without breaking the bank.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:16:03 +0100Adelaide Medical Centre buys offsite parking after objection
An Andover GP surgery is aiming to alleviate its parking issues by buying offsite parking in the town centre.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:16:01 +0100Warning: Map shows lungworm outbreak across Hampshire
Lungworm hotspots in Hampshire have been revealed after vets warn thousands of dogs are at risk.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:19:30 +0100Flexible rail tickets launch saving commuters hundreds
These tickets are available as either a smartcard or barcode ticket, and are only sold at adult prices.
Sun, 20 Jun 2021 15:27:32 +0100AA calls for more road investment after Hampshire crashes
Following a number of tragic incidents across north Hampshire in recent weeks, the AA has said that drivers need to take responsibility for their safety on the roads.
Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:28:06 +0100Man dies after collision in Overton High Street
A man has died after suffering a “medical episode” behind the wheel in Overton.
Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Andover History: Catherine Wheel inn and the Andover prison
This postcard from over 100 years ago was taken by Frederick Pearse and shows a substantial building on the right that, externally, has barely altered during the intervening years.
Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100Letters - Support for care home, vaccines and old photo
Here's what Andover Advertiser readers had to say this week
Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:24:14 +0100Zoopla homes on sale that make you feel like you are abroad
Jet setting abroad will be on hold for the foreseeable future but that doesn’t mean your Hampshire holiday won’t feel exotic.
Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:22:56 +0100Hampshire celebs: Hot spots to see your favourite stars
These Hampshire hot spots in draw in plenty of celebs
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:18:12 +0100Hampshire-wide dispersal order to combat trap racing
Police have brought in a county-wide dispersal order this weekend as part of an attempt to crack down on illegal trap racing in the area.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:35:00 +0100Inside new Andover takeaway Stax N Snax with its owner
An entrepreneur with a variety of businesses in Andover is doubling down on the town as he prepares to open a new takeaway.
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Courts: Curfew, assault charges and fishing without license
The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 14:02:27 +0100Foresters Arms raises money for SSAFA with D-Day events
An Andover pub has been raising funds to support the armed forces with a D-Day commemoration.