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Driving ban

AFTER a three-year break, the much-awaited Andover Carnival is back on Sunday, July 17 at Vigo Park.

RISING Covid-19 infection rates mean councils should reconsider going back to virtual meetings, a top councillor has said.

ONE LANE has been blocked on the A34 at Burghclere on Friday afternoon (July 15) due to a road traffic incident.

A CAMPAIGNER calling on the Government to introduce a registration plate requirement for e-scooters has voiced his support for an Andover family.

A ‘HUGE’ solar farm will be constructed on farmland near Andover after councillors gave plans for a more than 75-hectare project the green light.

AN ANDOVER driver has been disqualified after failing to provide a breath test.

AN ANDOVER teenager, who fought off a 10-foot crocodile during an attack in Africa, has reached the final 10 for an Act of Courage award.

An off-duty Hampshire Police officer who dragged an injured and violent man off a busy motorway carriage, saving his life, attended The National Police Bravery Awards yesterday evening.

July’s Artisan Market will be taking up residence for a little longer than usual this month, with traders pitching up in the High Street on Sunday, July 17 from 10am until 6pm.

A MOBILE service has been set up to respond quickly when people fall in a bid to save trips to hospital for elderly and frail people.

The UK Health Security Agency has announced who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn.

Passengers are being urged to check the airlines’ rules on medication before travelling or they could be denied boarding.

Although some rulings under the Highway Code may seem extreme to many, the government warn they are legal requirements.

A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn

HAMPSHIRE Hospitals has been forced to issue a public statement after a post on a community Facebook group claimed a newborn baby had been stolen from one of its sites.

TWO neighbourhood police officers from Andover have taken on the tough 25-mile Man vs Coast challenge to raise funds and awareness about positive solutions to anti-social behaviour in the town.

Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Advertiser, out Friday (July 15).

Victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse across Hampshire will have access to enhanced levels of support.

Romsey's MP has pledged her allegiance to a candidate Conservative party leadership contest.

ANDOVER’S MP has said he will “work round the clock to steady the ship in Government” in his new role as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

A COUNCIL will have to plug an ‘unprecedented’ £200m budget black hole within the next four years.

CASES of domestic abuse are becoming ‘more complex’ than ever before.

Those eligible will be paid automatically, so they do not need to apply and payments may appear in accounts as “DWP Cost of Living”.

A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn

Included in the plan is a ban on driving cars in cities every Sunday, as well as a suggestion to cut speed limits on motorways by 6mph

AN award-winning comedian is set to bring in all the laughs to Andover.

ENTRY is now open for awards that have been designed to showcase the achievements of individual businesses and entrepreneurs.

A DRINK driver from Andover who admitted to having a beer before driving has been banned from driving.

Health leaders are appealing to the public for support as teams across the county continue to tackle sustained and increasing pressure on services across the board.

AN Andover woman is raising money for her dad after he was kidnapped and robbed.

THE Met Office has extended its 'extreme heat' weather warning into next week as high temperatures are forecast to stick around.

Hampshire County Council's chief has called for 'root-and-branch' changes to how local authorities are funded as risings costs continue to cripple public services.

ANDOVER’S very first Carers Hub event took place in the town centre last week, offering support and guidance to those with caring responsibilities.

The team from Whitchurch in Bloom had their judging day on Friday, July 8.

Military children from Tidworth took part in a free workshop run by Little Troopers.

THE worlds leading tribute band to Coldplay will be heading to Andover later this year.

BUSINESSES in the area are being invited to join a free session run by LOCALiQ on pay-per-click strategy.

ANDOVER foodbank volunteers have been presented with The Queen's Award for Voluntart Service by the Lord Lieutenant at a presentation morning.

Staff and residents at an Andover care home had a fantastic time celebrating World Chocolate Day last week.

Charlton villagers held a Community Day jointly organised by the Parish Council and St Thomas’ Church at the weekend.

A WATER company has been working with village communities to the west of Andover to help reduce the risks to the environment as it works to pump sewage out of the area’s beloved chalk stream.

ALMOST a million pounds are set to be cut from the budget that gets disabled youngsters to and from school.

POLICE officers across the country have ‘never been more in the spotlight’ a commissioner has said.

Will rising temperatures and a hot weather warning in place for the weekend spell a hosepipe ban for Hampshire? Here’s the latest from Southern Water.

A critical incident has been declared at a Hampshire hospital due to extreme pressure.

Restaurant chain Harvester has U-turned over salad bar changes following an outcry from customers.

AN HISTORIC railway will be hosting a blast from the past with a programme of jive dancing, live music, traditional fete fun and vintage vehicles displays.

Speaking on This Morning, Dr Sara Kayat appeared on the show this week to share the warning with viewers.