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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Anti-social behaviour taskforces to launch across country
Andover’s MP has praised the launch of an anti-social taskforce in Hampshire ahead of plans to roll them out across the country.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Four Lanes Trust gives thousands to north Hampshire groups
Good causes across Hampshire have received grants from a local charity following a “difficult year”.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:12:44 +0100
Andover's MP Kit Malthouse on 'public crime payback' plans
Andover’s MP has said that the culprits of vandalism and graffiti in town could clean up their own impact in future as the government releases plans to combat crime.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:25:49 +0100
Andover parties' local election expenses for 2021 revealed
The Conservatives were the biggest spenders at Test Valley’s local elections, analysis of election returns has revealed.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:46:36 +0100
Approval for Tidworth's £7 million police and civic centre
A £7 million development in the heart of Tidworth has been given the nod from Wiltshire Council.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
'Kind and gentle' father died from fall in his garden
A ‘KIND and gentle’ Whitchurch father died following a fall in his garden while picking vegetables, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:10:32 +0100
Grain store plans approved after road safety concerns raised
A controversial plan to move a road junction has been approved despite concerns it would move it “dangerously close” to a blind bend.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:00:34 +0100
Record 1.13 million children absent for Covid-19 related reasons
ANDOVER schools broke up on Friday, ending a second turbulent school year interrupted by the national health crisis.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:07:49 +0100
Former Hampshire doctor convicted for series of sex offences
An ex doctor has been convicted of a series of sexual offences against five young people in Brighton, West Sussex, Hampshire and the West Midlands

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:44:49 +0100
Almost 70 children in Hampshire given gun licences
69 children in Hampshire have been authorised to use guns, new figures show

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:42:36 +0100
Teen aims for solo round-the-world record in gap year
Zara Rutherford will set off from her home city of Brussels next month for the circumnavigation, which is expected to take her up to three months.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:51:32 +0100
Hampshire named as safe place to drive by A-Plan Insurance
HAMPSHIRE has been named as one of the safest places to drive following a study.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:58:02 +0100
3 jobs added to list for Covid testing instead of isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:57:53 +0100
Striking images show moment firefighters battle to control flames caused by lightning strike
A SERIES of photographs taken by a resident show the shocking scene on Saturday morning (July 24), as firefighters endeavoured to control the blaze caused by lightning.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:25:04 +0100
Police appeal after cyclist injured in B3400 collision
Police have appealed for witnesses after a 70-year-old cyclist was 'seriously injured' following a collision with a car on Friday (July 23).

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:37:45 +0100
Longparish mother passed away from pneumonia after fall
A Longparish mother passed away after refusing an ambulance following a fall, an inquest has heard.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:28:09 +0100
Plans to rebuild Thruxton's Bridge Cottage after 2020 fire
A Grade II-listed thatched cottage severely damaged by flames last year is to rise from the ashes following plans submitted to the borough council.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:35:07 +0100
Retired Andover solicitor's quest to explore Penton Mewsey
FOR JOHN Isherwood, his interest in English local history was only a hobby until he retired from his professional career in 2001.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:39:34 +0100
Veterans reconstruct Bronze Age Tidworth roundhouse
Veterans have begun building a replica of a Bronze Age roundhouse found near Tidworth in a bid to learn more about the building techniques of our ancestors 3000 years ago.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:04:41 +0100
Hospital trust warns of 'long waits' for non-urgent care due to 'high levels of demand'
THE trust which runs Andover hospital has said its experiencing 'high levels of demand' and is urging people to 'think carefully' about the help they need.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:56:54 +0100
Interactive map shows Scout leaders convicted of child abuse
For decades, kids have joined the Scouts in the hope of experiencing new adventures but instead, many endured horrific sexual abuse.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:51:31 +0100
Best friends reunited at Winton House after Covid pandemic
Two best friends were reunited in a touching moment when they both moved into the same nursing home.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:36:51 +0100
Playground upgrade for Knights Enham school approved
PLANS to erect new fencing at Knight’s Enham Junior School have been approved by Hampshire County Council.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:02:03 +0100
Hampshire Constabulary named on Everyone's Invited over sexual harassment allegations
Hampshire constabulary has been named by Everyone's Invited, following allegations by an ex-officer of sexual harassment.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:52:54 +0100
Met Office on second UK heatwave predicted for August
The Met Office issued a mid to long term forecast predicting the weather we can expect in August.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 09:39:41 +0100
Fundraising appeal launched for families affected by lightning strike fire
A FUNDRAISER has been launched to support the families whose homes were destroyed in a fire caused by a lightning strike.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
When will hot weather return to Andover?
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.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:30:00 +0100
Planned Weyhill glamping site objected to by residents
Plans for a woodland ‘glamping’ site in Weyhill have come under fire from members of the community.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Andover Letters: Save our Silos and speeding 'excuse'
Here's what Andover Advertiser readers had to say this week

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Covid in Andover: Five updates you should know
Although the vaccination drive is on top gear, the Delta variant of coronavirus is still spreading across the country.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Andover's MP Kit Malthouse says 'right time' to end lockdown
Here's what Andover's MP Kit Malthouse thought this month

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Word Up: Enjoying the recursive world of books - about books
THIS week I’ve been hugely enjoying two fascinating new books about, well, books.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Listed: Primary schools in Hampshire rated 'inadequate' or 'requires improvement' by Ofsted
OFSTED inspects and rates all state schools across England to judge the quality of education pupils are receiving.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:38:13 +0100
Two Andover homes damaged after lightning strike
FIREFIGHTERS have been scrambled to the scene of an Andover home which was struck by lightning during the overnight storms.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:03:53 +0100
Councillors offer messages of support to Mercia Avenue residents after lightning strike
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).

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 15:05:01 +0100
Neighbours react to lightning strike that caused damage to two nearby homes
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).

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 14:59:14 +0100
‘Thankfully everyone was out’: Fire chief praises quick-thinking neighbours following lightning strike fire
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...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 14:07:07 +0100
IN PICTURES: Devastating scenes on residential street where two homes caught fire after lightning strike
TWO Andover homes have been severely damaged following a lightning strike in the early hours of Saturday morning (July 24).

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Courts: Man clocked doing 99mph on the A303 given hefty fine
The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates Court

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Andover History: Memories of Bridge Street
The main building was called Bridge House, a splendid private residence, built before 1840

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:30:00 +0100
Former George Hotel in Andover goes on sale for £950,000
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.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
The Hatchet Inn pub named as one of the best in the country
A PUB near Tidworth has received a prestigious National Pub and Bar Award.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Exclusive look inside seafront property on sale for £1.65m
The dreamy property could easily be mistaken for a European holiday home and it could be all yours for £1.65 million.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
STI calculator reveals how ‘at risk’ Hampshire residents are
New research has revealed that Hampshire has some of the highest sexually transmitted infection rates in the South of England.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:21:27 +0100
NSPCC consulting on closure of Tidworth service centre
Nine people face redundancy after a charity announced plans to close its centre in Tidworth.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:00:07 +0100
Postmistress to get up to £100k after Horizon scandal
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.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:48:14 +0100
Planning: Who wants to build in your street this week?
Here are a few of this week’s planning applications advertised by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:37:23 +0100
Firefighters called to barn blaze near Burghclere
More than 35 firefighters were called to a barn blaze near Burghclere overnight.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paper Preview: Andover Advertiser, July 23, 2021
Here's what's in this week's Andover Advertiser

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:23:10 +0100
Hour-by-hour forecast as thunderstorms set to hit Andover
The first full weekend with almost all restrictions lifted in England is not to be matched by fitting summer weather.



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