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He will begin an apprenticeship with the Ballet de Catalunya in Barcelona
Andover dancer lands place at prestigious Spanish ballet company
A 20-year-old ballerino from Andover has landed a place at a prestigious ballet company.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
He will begin an apprenticeship with the Ballet de Catalunya in Barcelona
Well done!
Students' dedication to the environment earns school an eco-friendly award
Wellington Lions Primary Academy, located on Oatway Road in Tidworth, earned the accolade for its efforts in promoting sustainability and raising…
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September 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Well done!
Just in time for summer!
New 360-metre boardwalk opens to improve access to the countryside
The installation was led by HCC's Countryside Services, with project managers Corinne Davis-Cooke and Gemma Clinch overseeing the work.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Just in time for summer!
Congratulations!
Primary school recognised for 'commitment to kindness'
The award highlights the school's dedication to promoting compassion, one of its core values.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Congratulations!
Don't miss this in August!
Village fete to return with 'thrilling' range of activities and experiences
The Thruxton village fete and its accompanying set of unmissable events, stalls and activities will return to the village green next month.
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June 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Don't miss this in August!
Wow! Amazing work from Henry 👏
'It took off' - Teenager's business turns over nearly £200,000 in under a year
A 14-year-old's business has almost turned over £200,000 in less than a year.
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June 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Wow! Amazing work from Henry 👏
🚨REMINDER🚨
We have launched a competition for schools to win £1,000😲
Simply buy an Andover Advertiser newspaper, find the token and give it to your chosen school for them to be in with a chance of winning. 💰
More here 👉 www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/2520715...
We have launched a competition for schools to win £1,000😲
Simply buy an Andover Advertiser newspaper, find the token and give it to your chosen school for them to be in with a chance of winning. 💰
More here 👉 www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/2520715...
June 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🚨REMINDER🚨
We have launched a competition for schools to win £1,000😲
Simply buy an Andover Advertiser newspaper, find the token and give it to your chosen school for them to be in with a chance of winning. 💰
More here 👉 www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/2520715...
We have launched a competition for schools to win £1,000😲
Simply buy an Andover Advertiser newspaper, find the token and give it to your chosen school for them to be in with a chance of winning. 💰
More here 👉 www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/2520715...
A family home in Andover with breathtaking views and ample space has hit the market for a guide price of £675,000
Family home with 'breathtaking views' hits the market at £675,000
The estate agent describes the property as offering "a rare combination of space, style, and setting".
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April 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A family home in Andover with breathtaking views and ample space has hit the market for a guide price of £675,000
There's lots to keep your family entertained
The 7 best things to do this Easter with the family in and around Andover
Over the Easter Holidays, it can be hard to find things to do to keep your children entertained
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April 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
There's lots to keep your family entertained
Young footballers will fall silent this weekend to remember 13-year-old Emma-Leigh Ryan, who played for Andover New Street
Hampshire youth football teams to hold minute silence after death of 13-year-old girl
Emma-Leigh Ryan played for Andover New Street's U13 Arctic Vixens football team and sadly passed away on Wednesday, April 9.
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April 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Young footballers will fall silent this weekend to remember 13-year-old Emma-Leigh Ryan, who played for Andover New Street
A cat has suffered a cruel attack that saw its legs and his tail had been bound by tape
Fears cruel prank on cat that saw its ears sellotaped down could be one of series
Blu, a smokey-grey coloured tabby, was found in a garden at Hepworth Close in Andover in great distress in the early hours of Friday, February 28.
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March 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A cat has suffered a cruel attack that saw its legs and his tail had been bound by tape
Footpath 11 will be redirected under a new order by Test Valley Borough Council
Footpath through garden to be diverted under council plans
The order involves changing the path's route from running directly through the garden to skirting around its outer edge.
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February 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Footpath 11 will be redirected under a new order by Test Valley Borough Council
A family farm is diversifying its business and investing in cutting-edge technology
The ground-breaking Hampshire dairy farm that is keeping up with the latest tech
Michelmersh Manor Farm, nestled in the southern end of the Test Valley, is diversifying its business and investing in cutting-edge technology.
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February 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
A family farm is diversifying its business and investing in cutting-edge technology
'It's interesting to see the different generations come through, because of how long we've been trading.'
Andover haberdashery shop marks 50 years of business in town
Haberdashery shop Pennies of Andover, owned and operated by Penny Sinclair, 60, marks its fifth decade this year.
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February 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
'It's interesting to see the different generations come through, because of how long we've been trading.'
We ❤️ The Travelling Cupcake
Get great cake and good coffee at The Travelling Cupcake in Andover
The Travelling Cupcake, right in the centre of town on the High Street, serves sweet treats, coffee and staples from South Africa.
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February 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We ❤️ The Travelling Cupcake
Very impressive!
Andover cheerleaders celebrate becoming division champions in competition
The CRC team, called Sandstorm, is made up of 10 athletes aged between nine and 12 years old.
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February 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Very impressive!
'The bulk of the homes proposed will be three-bedroom family homes'
Plans for more than 100 new homes supported by Andover Town Council
130 new homes could be set for the former Lloyds TSB on Charlton Place, Charlton Road, although the committee attached some conditions to its vote…
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February 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
'The bulk of the homes proposed will be three-bedroom family homes'
Snap Fitness on New Street stands frustratingly close to McDonald's but that is just a testament to the confidence it gives members to achieve their goals 💪
'We're different from other gyms': Snap Fitness Andover
Snap Fitness on New Street stands frustratingly close to McDonald's but that is just a testament to the confidence it gives members to achieve their…
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February 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Snap Fitness on New Street stands frustratingly close to McDonald's but that is just a testament to the confidence it gives members to achieve their goals 💪
The business has now confirmed its decision to exit the site to focus on its other locations in Salisbury, Basingstoke, and soon Fleet
Andover nightclub closed as management look to focus on other locations
The business has now confirmed its decision to exit the site to focus on its other locations in Salisbury, Basingstoke, and soon Fleet.
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February 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The business has now confirmed its decision to exit the site to focus on its other locations in Salisbury, Basingstoke, and soon Fleet
The government only approved the support for six local authorities and Hampshire County Council, Conservative-controlled, was not one of them.
Hampshire County Council denied permission for huge rise in council tax
Hampshire County Council’s request to increase council tax by 15 per cent has not been approved by the government.
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February 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The government only approved the support for six local authorities and Hampshire County Council, Conservative-controlled, was not one of them.
It will become the location for Andover’s brand-new theatre.
Council approves plans to demolish former Poundstretcher Unit at Chantry Centre
Plans have been approved to demolish the former Poundstretcher unit at the entrance to the Chantry Centre, which will become the location for…
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February 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It will become the location for Andover’s brand-new theatre.
The empty Wilko unit has been TRANSFORMED
LIVE: 'I love it' Families flock to new laser tag arena on opening day
The empty Wilko in Andover has been completely transformed into a laser tag arena
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February 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The empty Wilko unit has been TRANSFORMED
Who is getting your vote?
Nominate your favourite salon to win our Hairdresser of the Year 2025 award
We have officially begun our hunt for the Basingstoke Gazette's Hairdresser of the Year 2025.
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January 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Who is getting your vote?
The Hampshire Constabulary officer has been suspended from duty
Andover police officer suspended after drink driving charge while on duty
Lauren Payne, 26, who is based in the town, has been charged with driving a motor vehicle with the alcohol concentration above the prescribed limit,…
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January 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Hampshire Constabulary officer has been suspended from duty