FIREFIGHTERS have been scrambled to the scene of an Andover home which was struck by lightning during the overnight storms.

The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court

The main building was called Bridge House, a splendid private residence, built before 1840

If you’re looking for an opportunity to buy into the heart of Andover, then a former hotel may be just the ticket for you.

A PUB near Tidworth has received a prestigious National Pub and Bar Award.

The dreamy property could easily be mistaken for a European holiday home and it could be all yours for £1.65 million.

New research has revealed that Hampshire has some of the highest sexually transmitted infection rates in the South of England.

Nine people face redundancy after a charity announced plans to close its centre in Tidworth.

An ex-Over Wallop postmistress is set to receive compensation of up to £100,000 after her fraud conviction was quashed following a Post Office scandal.

Here are a few of this week’s planning applications advertised by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

More than 35 firefighters were called to a barn blaze near Burghclere overnight.

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

The first full weekend with almost all restrictions lifted in England is not to be matched by fitting summer weather.

An ex-Andover couple have swapped Hampshire for New Hampshire as they take remote working to extreme lengths

The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

AN ANDOVER primary school has been celebrating its 50 birthday in style - with a packed day of events.

Drivers are being advised to take to the roads extra cautiously this weekend following weather reports of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

The planned expansion of a popular garden centre has got the go-ahead following a vote by councillors.

Two sisters have raised over £200 for a cancer charity in memory of their aunt after having their hair cut.

Two men arrested on suspicion of attacking a teenager outside Roman Way Primary School in Andover have been released on bail by police.

Civic leaders have spoken out after two men were arrested for a ‘serious assault’ of a 14-year-old in Andover.

The Department of Health and Social Care said the pay rise would mean an additional £1,000 per year for the average nurse.

Andover residents have bemoaned the loss of ‘historic’ silos following a planning application that would see them demolished.

THE Met Office has issued a weather warning for torrential rain this weekend in Hampshire.

HAMPSHIRE'S residents and popular Athletic clubs are well represented with athletes travelling to the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo.

HAMPSHIRE POLICE officers are "disgusted and angry" at the Government decision not to boost their pay

A second man has been arrested following the serious assault of a teenager outside a school in Andover.

THE family of a seven-year-old girl who died following a collision in Collingbourne Ducis have paid tribute to her, describing her as “full of life and laughter, love and giggles”.

An Andover woman has criticised a national broadband provider following widespread allegations of internet problems in the town.

WHITCHURCH Children’s Festival returns this month, celebrating the stunning natural environment of North Hampshire.

A pair of sisters are getting ready to have their hair cut today (July 21) in order to raise money for a cancer charity.

An Enham charity has received thousands of pounds after a double amputee completed a wheelchair marathon on their behalf.

A hay bale fire of more than 50 tonnes off the A303 is "expected to last most of the day".

There will be all the fun of the fair in the high street this Sunday as part of a salute to Andover’s independent businesses.

Though it’s not the most obvious restaurant in Andover, it’s certainly worth a trip for flavours that are hard to find anywhere else in Hampshire, or even the UK.

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

No. 10 have issued an update after a minister said it was a decision for individuals whether they should isolate after a “ping” from the app.

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.