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Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
St Mary Bourne solar farm: Plans progressing for 86-acre farm
BSR Energy is launching a community consultation to gather feedback on plans for a proposed solar park on land at Lower Wyke Farm.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:12:29 +0000
Dogs banned from Abbotswood Nature Reserve pond to protect newts
A NATURE reserve in Test Valley has banned dogs from entering its ponds to protect an endangered species.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Andover town councillor Sangster joins Liberal Democrats
AN INDEPENDENT town councillor in Andover has announced he has joined a political party.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:04:00 +0000
Newsquest CEO slams BBC’s plan to ramp up local news online
The BBC plans would create 11 investigative reporting teams across the country while increasing its daily online news provision in 43 areas

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:15:22 +0000
McDonald's reveals Christmas food menu 2022
McDonald’s is set to launch its Christmas food menu this month.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:11:23 +0000
£2.59 cleaning life hack to get rid of damp and condensation
Here is a cheap life hack to get rid of condensation and dampness from around your window.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:06:56 +0000
£2.59 cleaning life hack to get rid of damp and condensation
Here is a cheap life hack to get rid of condensation and dampness from around your window.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:15:16 +0000
Andover town centre collision: Woman hit by ambulance
Winchester Street in Andover has been closed due to a road traffic collision involving an ambulance and a pedestrian.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:15:23 +0000
Carnival Celebration cruise ship pictured as she sails from Hampshire
AROUND 5,000 passengers are currently sailing to Miami aboard Carnival Celebration - a huge cruise liner that boasts its own rollercoaster.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:05:24 +0000
Watercress Line Steam Illuminations: Party trains put on for Christmas
A COLOURFUL steam train will be brightening up the Hampshire countryside as it returns to an historic railway this winter.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Andover BID launches best-dressed Christmas Window Competition
BUSINESSES around Andover are being encouraged to get into the festive spirit as the annual best-dressed Christmas Window Competition returns.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Andover residents left shocked after woman hit by ambulance
ANDOVER residents have been left shocked following an accident that has left a woman fighting for her life.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:49:53 +0000
Permanent home for Little Fingers Pre-school in Vernham Dean
Little Fingers Pre-school in Vernham Dean was renting Gospel Hall until it was put up for sale, luckily it was given first refusal to buy the site.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Hampshire County Council's grants for community warm hubs
Hampshire County Council grants of up to £5,000 are available for groups that would like to host a warm hub or welcoming spaces.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Thumbelina coming to town at Andover's Christmas Festival
A RETELLING of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, Thumbelina, is set to entertain audiences at the Andover Christmas Festival in Town Mills Riverside Park on Friday, November 25.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Andover's MP Kit Malthouse visits Vigo Primary School
MP for North West Hampshire Kit Malthouse met with Year 4 children Vigo Primary School who have been learning about democracy and parliament.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Yarn bombers decorate Hurstbourne Tarrant ahead of Remembrance Day
HURSTBOURNE Tarrant has been decorated by a group of yarn bombers, just in time for Remembrance Day.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Portway Infant School teaching children how to ride bikes
TEACHERS and students at an Andover infants school have both been discovering the joy of cycling.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis shares 'no-brainer' tip that can save £100 on energy bill
The Money Saving Expert founder was speaking on his ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:44:17 +0000
PCS Strike: 100,000 civil servants to go on strike
Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union which represents employees of Government departments and public bodies vote for strike action.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:41:30 +0000
Kevin the Carrot toy range returns to Aldi in time for Christmas
Aldi has announced that Kevin the Carrot toys will be back in time for Christmas.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:01:04 +0000
Johns Lewis Christmas advert 2022 - watch it here
The special meaning behind this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, set to a cover of All the Small Things by Blink-182

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:05:12 +0000
Marwell Zoo: Woman banned from attraction over Facebook comments
A Southampton woman has been banned from Marwell Zoo

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Warrick Allon survived and thrived after brain haemorrhage
A teenager who suffered a rare brain aneurysm has survived and thrived against the odds thanks to the expert medical team at Southampton Children’s Hospital (SCH).

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:25:00 +0000
£1.2m Hampshire cash machine raid gang trio must pay back £3,000
A gang that made more than £600,000 by blowing up ATM's and stealing money across Hampshire has been ordered to pay less than £3,000 back.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:01:44 +0000
Six men wearing balaclavas seen in garden of Durley home
SIX balaclava-clad men were spotted in the garden of a residential property.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Big Band Buffet a big hit at Test Valley School in Stockbridge
The Big Band Buffet, held at Test Valley School in Stockbridge, was once again a hit with residents this year.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
New Whitchurch bridge officially opened by Andover MP
Kit Malthouse MP has joined a conservation group to formally open a new bridge in Whitchurch.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:10:00 +0000
Remembrance concert to be held by Andover Town Band
A GROUP of local musicians aim to bring The Albert Hall to Andover with a special Remembrance Day performance.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Army Flying Museum welcomes Remembrance displays from Andover College
A CHANCE message on Linkedin has created opportunities for students at Andover College to work on a wide variety of projects with the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Simplyhealth employees volunteer their time at Boaz Project
Staff from Simplyhealth’s finance department volunteered for a day at the Boaz Project.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:10:00 +0000
Andover to see another by-election as TVBC councillor resigns
A TEST Valley borough councillor who represents Andover Romans ward has resigned.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:04:09 +0000
Advice from NatWest on avoiding cost of living scams
FOR the fifth instalment of our cost of living campaign with NatWest, we’re looking at five scams SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) may fall prey to. The rising costs for businesses have created golden opportunities for scammers.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Andover's Second Sundays to return this weekend
The market will be back in Andover on Sunday, November 13, 10am to 3pm, featuring a range of creative craft workshops, street food and local stalls. 

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Dorset chief constable Scott Chilton set for Hampshire job
DORSET Police’s chief constable has been chosen as the preferred candidate for the equivalent role in Hampshire after just over a year in the Dorset hotseat.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Next musical announced by Andover theatre troupe
ANDOVER Musical Theatre Company has announced the next smash musical it will be bringing to Andover.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Andover company Test Valley Packaging adopts revolutionary technique
AN ANDOVER company has adopted a revolutionary packaging technique that provides a sustainable solution to the increasing home delivery needs.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:19:53 +0000
Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 as wife pays emotional tribute
In tribute, his wife Zara, 63, said: “I've lost a wonderful husband and the public has lost a truly great showman."

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Remembrance Day: Stagecoach unveils poppy bus in Andover-Salisbury route
Andover bus operator, Stagecoach, has unveiled a special ‘poppy bus’.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000
Megan McCubbin named president of Hampshire Wildlife Trust
The Springwatch presenter assumes the role alongside co-presenter Chris Packham who becomes a Vice President for the Trust

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:48:47 +0000
Award winning documentary to be screened at Vernham Dean
AN AWARD-winning documentary directed by a woman from Chute Cadley will be screened at Vernham Dean next month.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Test Valley Borough Council cuts postage and stationary costs by £15k
NEW figures show that TEST Valley Borough Council has spent more than £130,000 in postage and stationery costs in the last financial year.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:25:37 +0000
TK Maxx in Andover hit by thieves as items worth £400 stolen
THIEVES stole £400 worth of items from TK Maxx in Andover.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Hampshire Medical Fund appoints Daniel Benton as new chairman
The Hampshire Medical Fund, a local charity that specialises in buying cutting-edge medical equipment for Hampshire hospitals, has welcomed their new chairman, Daniel Benton.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Harry Potter themed evening for Andover Rotary Club
ANDOVER’S Rotary Club are hoping to enchant attendees at a special magic-themed event.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Leader of Test Valley Borough Council column
A HUGE thank you to the Federation of Small Businesses who last month crowned Test Valley the best All Round Small Business Friendly Council in the South Central Region. I’m particularly proud of this considering the extraordinary efforts of the te...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
David Borrett feature: The history of Andover's bowling green
The site, another postcard from David Howard’s collection, was once part of the recreation ground but is now the busy roundabout.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Camera Club pictures: Wheels and Wings in this month's photos
THE theme for the Andover Advertiser's Camera Club in October was 'Wheels and Wings', and it inspired some amazing photos.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:05:07 +0000
ITV I'm A Celeb 2022: Line up, what time and everything to know
Prepare yourself for stomach-churning Bushtucker trials because I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! is back...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:03:09 +0000
BBC Strictly Come Dancing result ‘leaked’ as viewers fume at week 7 spoiler
A 'leak' claims to have an audience source who has revealed tonight's result.



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