Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings has spoken about his time in Government during a 'bombshell' interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

A MAN has been arrested after a fourteen-year-old boy was hospitalised in an attack near a primary school this afternoon.

THE COUNTY council has issued a warning to Andover residents as this week's heatwave shows no signs of letting up.

A Ludgershall man is to be sentenced next month after his cache of indecent images of children was discovered following the death of his partner.

A former mayor of Test Valley has marked his 100th birthday in style with a gathering in his home village of Abbotts Ann.

A Thruxton man has been sent for trial next week after being charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

A group of Abbotts Ann villagers have got the band back together as their unusual musical group reformed after the pandemic.

People came out onto the street to pay tribute to a Tidworth couple as they buried their stillborn baby today (Tuesday, July 20).

Myrtle Mildred Ray, 86, who was living alone at her residence in Andover died following a fall in her back garden, an inquest heard.

A youth football team has received a £1,000 boost after receiving a grant to help support their training.

Supermarket chains Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and Aldi have provided an update on the face mask rules for shoppers across the UK.

There has been a police incident outside the Roman Way Primary School in Andover. We will bring you the latest updates.

‘Closing down’ signs have gone up in Andover’s branch of Poundstretcher, amid reports of store closures across the country.

An Andover tennis coach has been recognised for his “fantastic” work by winning the national lifetime achievement award from British tennis’ governing body.

There were mixed views in the high street today as the latest stage of lockdown easing went ahead.

A new taskforce is being assembled to fight anti-social behaviour in Hampshire following a number of incidents of alleged vandalism in Andover.

A Stockbridge school has shared their success in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards as the school year comes to an end.

Andover residents took up the call to ‘grab a jab’ on Saturday (July 17) as walk-in vaccinations were held at The Lights.

A Test Valley MP has hosted a round-table discussion after a diesel spill in the River Test.

an Amber weather warning for 'extreme heat' has been issued as the county boils in a heatwave.

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.

NORTH Hampshire will continue to bask beneath bright skies and warm sunshine over the next few days as the heatwave continues.

Temperatures may be scorching across the country right now - but for many it also signals some sleepless nights.

AS THE summer weather shows signs of improvement, a trat that helps you cool off is high on the priorities list.

A total of four new professional dancers have joined the line-up for the next series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.

There have been claims of Ocado delivery cancellations across North Hampshire following a fire at the company's depot in Kent.

MP Caroline Nokes questioned the Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the Liaison Committee held last week

Do the names Elfriede Carr, Doris Taylor, or John Matthews mean anything to you?

Here's what readers of the Andover Advertiser had to say this week

Hampshire is home to hundreds of quaint listed building just waiting to be purchased.

According to the latest ratings, 13 secondary schools in Hampshire have been rated as 'requires improvement' or ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted.

Hundreds of thousands of Universal Claimants will be effected

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’.

An Andover man is set to face off against 19 others as he competes to be “the fittest on Earth” at an international competition.

The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court

An Andover football team has been forced to call off a second match this week after members of its team were told to isolate.

AN 18-YEAR-old from Andover will be taking part in the FA Disability Cup final this weekend - live on BT Sport.

Harvey’s sold almost everything at this period, and were not just the newsagents and confectioners which most of us remember today.

New electric car chargers have been installed in Whitchurch and Overton as part of plans to promote electric vehicles.

THE Bishop of Winchester has announced his retirement after 'stepping back' for months.

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.

RESULTS from the annual survey of patients on all aspects of their GP have been published.

With sunshine and soaring temperatures expected, it is the perfect time to cool down with a swim.

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.

Over Wallop & Shipton Bellinger have highest vaccine coverage in Test Valley

Here's what's in this week's Andover Advertiser

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.

Motorists are facing ‘bumper-to-bumper’ queues and ‘unprecedented’ levels of traffic as delays are building towards Andover.

Pack up your swim trunks and sun cream and head down to make the most out the sunshine and fresh air.

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.