A FUNDRAISER has been launched to support the families whose homes were destroyed in a fire caused by a lightning strike.

Following the biggest heatwave of the year, showers and storms returned this weekend to Andover, putting a dampener on the those hoping for another sunny weekend.

Plans for a woodland ‘glamping’ site in Weyhill have come under fire from members of the community.

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Although the vaccination drive is on top gear, the Delta variant of coronavirus is still spreading across the country.

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OFSTED inspects and rates all state schools across England to judge the quality of education pupils are receiving.

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

LOCAL authority representatives for the Charlton area have sent messages of support to those affected by the devastating fire on Mercia Avenue in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, July 24).

RESIDENTS of Mercia Avenue in Charlton have spoken out about the ‘horrendous’ and emotional scenes they witnessed in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, July 24).

THE fire service group manager on the scene of a devastating roof fire in Charlton this morning, caused by a lightning strike, has issued an appeal to residents to check their smoke alarms and exit routes, praising those affected for their quick acti...

TWO Andover homes have been severely damaged following a lightning strike in the early hours of Saturday morning (July 24).

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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.

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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.