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Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:20:00 +0100
Thruxton man sent for trial following crack cocaine charge
A Thruxton man has been sent for trial next week after being charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Andover Town Youth FC get £1,000 David Wilson grant
A youth football team has received a £1,000 boost after receiving a grant to help support their training.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:25:31 +0100
'Store closing' signs go up in Andover's Poundstretcher
‘Closing down’ signs have gone up in Andover’s branch of Poundstretcher, amid reports of store closures across the country.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:07:34 +0100
Andover tennis coach Bash Kara's lifetime achievement award
An Andover tennis coach has been recognised for his “fantastic” work by winning the national lifetime achievement award from British tennis’ governing body.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:21:46 +0100
Andover's view on July 19 Covid restriction easing
There were mixed views in the high street today as the latest stage of lockdown easing went ahead.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
PCC launches Hampshire-wide anti-social behaviour taskforce
A new taskforce is being assembled to fight anti-social behaviour in Hampshire following a number of incidents of alleged vandalism in Andover.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:30:10 +0100
Test Valley School celebrate students' success in DoE
A Stockbridge school has shared their success in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards as the school year comes to an end.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:56:28 +0100
Andover heads to The Lights in 'Grab a Jab' vaccine drive
Andover residents took up the call to ‘grab a jab’ on Saturday (July 17) as walk-in vaccinations were held at The Lights.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:44:00 +0100
River Test gets major clean up after diesel spill
A Test Valley MP has hosted a round-table discussion after a diesel spill in the River Test.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:26:22 +0100
First ever amber 'extreme heat' warning issued
an Amber weather warning for 'extreme heat' has been issued as the county boils in a heatwave.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:10:50 +0100
Driving in flip flops could land you a £5,000 fine
FLIP flops, sandals and sliders are a staple part of everyone’s summer wardrobe but they could land you in a whole heap of trouble.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:19:44 +0100
North Hampshire heatwave set to continue
NORTH Hampshire will continue to bask beneath bright skies and warm sunshine over the next few days as the heatwave continues.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:35:06 +0100
Struggling to sleep in heatwave? 6 ways to get a good sleep
Temperatures may be scorching across the country right now - but for many it also signals some sleepless nights.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +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.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:53:45 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing: Meet the 4 new professional dancers joining the show
A total of four new professional dancers have joined the line-up for the next series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:15:00 +0100
Claims Erith Ocado fire causes 'delivery cancellations'
There have been claims of Ocado delivery cancellations across North Hampshire following a fire at the company's depot in Kent.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:09:06 +0100
Test Valley MP quizzes Prime Minister on gender equality
MP Caroline Nokes questioned the Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the Liaison Committee held last week

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:55:20 +0100
Bona Vacantia: Full list of unclaimed Andover estates
Do the names Elfriede Carr, Doris Taylor, or John Matthews mean anything to you?

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Letters: Police 'disappointment' and orchid 'sacrilege'
Here's what readers of the Andover Advertiser had to say this week

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Historic properties for up for sale in Hampshire
Hampshire is home to hundreds of quaint listed building just waiting to be purchased.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Schools in Hampshire rated 'inadequate' or 'requires improvement' by Ofsted
According to the latest ratings, 13 secondary schools in Hampshire have been rated as 'requires improvement' or ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:09:45 +0100
Thousands expected to be eligible for new Universal Credit
Hundreds of thousands of Universal Claimants will be effected

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:27:07 +0100
Babbage House Andover being monitored by Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has said it is ‘monitoring’ a derelict office block in the heart of town after allegations it is ‘leaking oil into a nature reserve’.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 17:15:02 +0100
Andover veteran competing in CrossFit Games 2021
An Andover man is set to face off against 19 others as he competes to be “the fittest on Earth” at an international competition.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
In the courts: Woman to be sentenced for police assaults
The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:29:48 +0100
Andover New Street calls off match against Moneyfields FC
An Andover football team has been forced to call off a second match this week after members of its team were told to isolate.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Andover teen to feature in FA Disability Cup final
AN 18-YEAR-old from Andover will be taking part in the FA Disability Cup final this weekend - live on BT Sport.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Andover History: 4 generations and 150 years of Harvey's era
Harvey’s sold almost everything at this period, and were not just the newsagents and confectioners which most of us remember today.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:22:56 +0100
3 electric car chargers installed in Whitchurch and Overton
New electric car chargers have been installed in Whitchurch and Overton as part of plans to promote electric vehicles.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:08:52 +0100
The Bishop of Winchester Tim Dakin announces retirement
THE Bishop of Winchester has announced his retirement after 'stepping back' for months.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:45:17 +0100
PCC Donna Jones appointed national lead for victims
Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said that “more needs to be done” to support victims of crime as she was appointed to support them last week.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
GP patient survey reveals the best and worst practices
RESULTS from the annual survey of patients on all aspects of their GP have been published.

Sat, 17 Jul 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, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The heat is on: together, we can prevent water shortages
When the temperature rises, so does people’s water use. But if we all use too much at once, there won’t be enough to go round. While Southern Water works to keep taps and toilets flowing this summer, you can help by using only what you need.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:09:25 +0100
Test Valley areas with highest and lowest vaccine coverage
Over Wallop & Shipton Bellinger have highest vaccine coverage in Test Valley

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, July 16, 2021
Here's what's in this week's Andover Advertiser

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Caring granddad, 76, wins Andover Father's Day competition
A LOVING and caring granddad from Andover who has dedicated his life to charity work has been crowned winner of The Advertiser’s Father’s Day competition.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:31:55 +0100
Overturned lorry causes severe traffic block on A303
Motorists are facing ‘bumper-to-bumper’ queues and ‘unprecedented’ levels of traffic as delays are building towards Andover.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:45:12 +0100
Outdoor pools and lidos in Hampshire perfect for a swim 
Pack up your swim trunks and sun cream and head down to make the most out the sunshine and fresh air.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Secret beaches across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
In a bid to beat the crowds, we have come up with a list of lesser known and likely lesser dense beaches that are worth visiting this year.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:00:10 +0100
Face mask rules in supermarkets ahead of ‘Freedom Day'
Supermarkets in the country have introduced their own guidelines about face coverings- here are all the updates we have from them so far.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:28:12 +0100
Cricketers Way resident concerned over 'dangerous' weeds
Residents of an Andover square have criticised a housing association for ‘a lack of maintenance’ of their shared spaces.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:43:28 +0100
Andover man's fall exacerbated by cancer, inquest hears
A retired electrical engineer with months to live passed away following a “significant” injury at home exacerbated by terminal cancer.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:06:03 +0100
Test Valley Borough Council warns of evictions 'risk'
Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has warned of a “risk” of a higher level of evictions across the borough in the coming months.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:42:02 +0100
Hospital trust will require visitors to wear a face mask
THE trust which runs Andover hospital has announced that it will remain compulsory to wear a face mask in its hospitals after July 19 when Covid rules are relaxed.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
94% of Andover residents would legalise assisted dying
Andover residents are more likely than average to support the legalisation of assisted dying, according to a poll of Advertiser readers.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:26:27 +0100
Youth opportunities created at Andover's The Geek Emporium
An Andover teen has followed in the footsteps of the Young Avengers by assembling a team to support superheroics in town.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:23:20 +0100
Hampshire Day is today - why we celebrate it
Today is Hampshire Day!

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:30:04 +0100
Sugar and salt tax could be introduced to improve UK diets
The tax could raise up to £3.4 billion per year for the Treasury and should be introduced in a 2024 Finance Bill, the report recommends.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:45:32 +0100
Councillor calls for action on oil leak claims in Andover
A borough councillor has called for action on a derelict building in the heart of town after allegations it is ‘leaking oil into the water’.



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