A talented Year 8 pupil has delivered a moving performance of Jessie Pope’s “Who’s for the Game?” as part of her LAMDA Reading for Performance Grade 4 assessment.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is urging Andover residents to take extra care when buying electrical gifts this Christmas, following a sharp rise in fires linked to lithium-ion batteries.

Andover Leisure Centre has temporarily closed its swimming pool after routine checks identified higher-than-acceptable chemical levels earlier today.

As the NHS ramps up its winter vaccination drive, Andover residents are being urged to get their free flu jab while they’re out and about doing their Black Friday and Christmas shopping.

YMCA Fairthorne Group – which supports children and families across Andover, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight – has been recognised on the national stage at this year’s Youth Matters Awards, a major annual celebration involving more than 110 YMCAs across England and Wales.

A new indoor self-service dog wash station has opened in Grateley, Hampshire, offering dog owners across Hampshire and Wiltshire a cleaner, easier and far less stressful alternative to washing their pets at home. Fetch The Soap, founded by serving British Army photographer Rebecca Brown, has introduced the facility to tackle what she describes as one of the biggest challenges faced by dog owners: bath time.

The Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop hosted a remarkable evening on Saturday as adventurer and humanitarian Jordan Wylie MBE, alongside his partner Sophie Anne-Marie Hall, welcomed guests to the Antarctic Odyssey Black Tie Ball. The event, held beneath the museum’s suspended military aircraft, combined glamour, emotion and philanthropy while raising vital funds for the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK…

A long-empty shop in Andover’s Chantry Centre may soon be brought back into use, with plans submitted to turn it into a family-orientated amusement arcade. Photo Credit: High Score Arcade High Score Arcades Ltd has lodged a planning application seeking permission to convert the empty premises at 16–18 Chantry Centre from Class E retail use to a Sui Generis leisure venue…

Andover Radio attended a business briefing this morning (Wednesday 19 November) where local leaders shared updates on several key town centre projects.

A statutory consultation on the proposed closure of Smannell and Enham Church of England Primary School will begin on 20 November, following Hampshire County Council’s decision to move to the next stage of the process. The decision was confirmed by Councillor Roz Chadd, Cabinet Lead Member for Children’s Services, at her Decision Day meeting on Wednesday, 19 November. It follows an earlier four-week non-statutory consultation held in October, which gathered initial feedback from parents, staff and the local community.

Ginge is back with the Andover Radio Rap Takeover and the mic will not get a moment’s rest. Expect sharp bars, bold beats, and the sort of energy that makes the studio feel a bit too small.

Get ready to dance the night away with the Andover Radio House of Rhythm, hosted by Chris McKeegan! Tune in for the best in house music, from infectious beats to electrifying drops that will keep you moving all night long.

A major national aviation catering company has expanded into Andover after acquiring long-established private jet caterer Deluxe, securing the town’s place in a fast-growing sector of the aviation industry.

Police have made a fifth arrest as part of an ongoing investigation into firearms recovered from a property in Andover last week.

Pennies Haberdashery, one of Andover’s most distinctive independent shops, is asking local people for support after losing its Facebook following without warning.

As Christmas approaches and more people rely on online shopping, there has been a steady increase in reports of deliveries disappearing soon after they arrive.

A national week of action targeting knife crime has launched today (Monday 17 November), with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary stepping up patrols, school visits and community engagement across the county – including Andover.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious two-vehicle collision on the A343 Red Hill in Ashmansworth, near Andover.

A food safety recall has been issued for packs of Westaways Hogs Pudding 380g sold at Tesco after concerns that the product may be unsafe to eat.

Andover Town return to league action this Saturday, 22 November, when they welcome Crofton Saints to Portway Stadium for a 2pm kick-off.

Three people have been charged after officers recovered two firearms during a warrant carried out in Andover earlier this week.

Hampshire Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested following an appeal issued over the weekend regarding a sexual assault in Andover.

Police are appealing for information after an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in West Street, Andover.

Grateley Business Park has taken another big step in its mission to deliver sustainable commercial space, thanks to support from Test Valley Borough Council’s new solar grant scheme.

The Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop is gearing up for a packed weekend later this month, hosting two major fundraising fairs across Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November – offering something for Christmas shoppers, families, aviation enthusiasts and model makers alike.