David Olusoga Brings ‘A Gun Through Time’ to The Lights Award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga is set to take audiences on a powerful journey through history with his latest live show, A Gun Through Time. The event will be held at The Lights auditorium at 7.30pm. Olusoga, best known…

Beloved face of BBC antiques will pay a visit to The Lights this October Following a glowing career as the charming face of numerous household TV favourites including Flog It!, Make Me a Dealer, The Great Auction Showdown with Paul Martin, The Manor Reborn, and Street Auction to name but a few-…

Shed Fire Reported In Jacob Close, Andover A shed fire was reported in Jacob Close, Andover just after 3.00 pm today.

Andover Town Centre: Change on the Horizon Town centres are always evolving, and Andover is no different. What we’re beginning to see is not decline so much as a shift in shape.

Compassionate Care at the Heart of New Ludgershall Funeral Directors A new independent funeral directors has opened its doors in Ludgershall, offering families across the area a compassionate and personal service. AW Funeral Services Ltd, based at Ludgershall Business Park, is owned and run by…

Andover Trees United Marks International Day Of Peace With Procession And Tree Planting Andover Trees United (ATU) celebrated the UN International Day of Peace with a community event at Harmony Wood on Friday 19 September 2025 - held a little early so local schoolchildren could take part.

What The Youth Guarantee And Primary School Library Funding Could Mean For Andover The Chancellor has announced a Youth Guarantee for eligible young people and funding to ensure every primary school has a library by the end of this Parliament (announced Monday 29 September 2025).

Ask Your Questions: PCC Donna Jones And New Chief Constable To Host Live Online Q&A Residents can put questions directly to Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and, for the first time, Chief Constable Alexis Boon in a live online COPS (Commissioner’s Oversight of Policing Services) session…

Alabaré Welcomes ‘Forces First’ Housing Pledge – What It Could Mean For Andover’s Veterans Homelessness charity Alabaré has welcomed a Government plan to prioritise housing for serving personnel and veterans on new homes built on surplus Ministry of Defence land - a policy announced by Defence…

Free Fit Families Together Programme Launches in Andover A new project is offering families in Andover the chance to get more active, healthier, and connected through weekly sessions at Endeavour Primary School.

Free Self-Defence Workshops for Women and Girls Across Hampshire Warrior Collective CIC has launched a new initiative offering free self-defence and personal safety workshops for women and girls in Andover and across Hampshire.

Nominations Open for High Sheriff of Hampshire Community Awards Nominations are now open for the 2026 High Sheriff of Hampshire Community Awards.

Andover DJ Chris McKeegan Releases Debut Album After 27 Years in the Making Local DJ and music producer Chris McKeegan has finally released his long-awaited debut album — a project 27 years in the making. He also hosts the “House of Rhythm” on Andover Radio every Friday night from 9pm to 10pm. His…

Test Valley Backs Plan To Form New Unitary With Winchester, New Forest And East Hampshire Test Valley Borough Council has voted to support a joint proposal for local government reorganisation (LGR) that would create four new mainland unitary councils across Hampshire, with Test Valley joining…

Ditsy’s Home Help Brings Compassionate Care To Andover, Backed By Council Grant Andover resident Suzanne Glew has launched Ditsy’s Home Help, a new service offering tailored support with day-to-day tasks. The business provides shopping and prescription pick-ups, companionship, and transport to…

The Cure’s Simon Gallup to Inspire Young Musicians at Andover Anarchy Andover is about to get loud this autumn as a brand-new youth-led punk festival storms into town – and it’s bringing with it a true music icon. Andover Anarchy will take over The Lights on Wednesday 29th October 2025 from…

Jessica’s Test Way Challenge Raises £58,000 For MS Society A four-day charity walk along the Test Way has raised £58,000 for the MS Society’s Stop MS Appeal.

Street eats and local treats: Taste of Test Valley returns On Sunday 28 September, Andover High Street will host a delicious day of discovery as Taste of Test Valley returns for its second year. Organised by Test Valley Borough Council, this free, family-friendly festival brings together the best…

Jamaican Kitchen is Back! Authentic Caribbean Flavours at SP Bar A popular Caribbean eatery has returned to Andover’s food scene, with Jamaican Kitchen officially relaunching at SP Bar. The business, owned and operated by Omar Coleman with the support of his partner, Magdalena Fulara, marked the…

Watch the Action: Hamish’s Debut Commentary & Highlights Reel – Andover New Street v Brockenhurst Our newest team member, 12-year-old aspiring sports journalist Hamish Manson, has produced his very first match report – and it’s already turning heads. Hamish was at The DH Property Services Stadium…

Andover Town FC Travel To Liphook United Today Andover Town are back on the road today (Saturday 27 September), away to Liphook United in the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League Senior. Kick-off is 3.00 pm at Liphook Recreation Ground.

Bev Botha Named New Chair Of Andover BID Andover BID has appointed Bev Botha as Chair of the Board, succeeding long-serving chair Ange Moon.

Wiltshire Man Arrested After Hampshire Parcel Thefts – Including Thefts From Andover A man from Wiltshire has been arrested after nearly one hundred parcels were reported stolen across Hampshire – a case that first came to light following concerns raised by Andover residents in Saxon Fields.…

Andover Radio’s Richard Belle Nominated for National Community Radio Award Andover Radio is proud to announce that one of its most dedicated team members, Richard Belle, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2025 Community Radio Awards. Richard has been recognised in the prestigious Volunteer…

Witness Appeal After Road Incident On Charlton Road in Andover Police are appealing for witnesses following a road-related incident on Charlton Road, Andover, between 4.45 pm and 5.30 pm on Thursday 21 August 2025.

Appleshaw School Theft: Police Issue Appeal As Headteacher Speaks Of “Tremendous Blow” Hampshire Police have confirmed they are investigating a theft from a motor vehicle and fuel theft outside Appleshaw St Peter’s C of E Primary School, Ragged Appleshaw, near Andover.

A Snip for Steve: Fundraiser in Memory of Much-Loved Andover Man Andover resident Steve Rogerson is set to brave the barber’s chair this weekend in memory of his late father, raising funds for the hospice that cared for him in his final days. Marking almost a year since his dad, also named Steve,…

Andover’s Venture Security Wins Matchday Contract With Gloucester Rugby Andover-based Venture Security has been appointed the official provider of matchday and event security services for Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm Stadium.

Free Bike Marking At Andover Police Station On Saturday 4 October Following the success of the last session, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary will run another free bike-marking event at Andover Police Station on Saturday 4 October 2025, 9.00 am to 12.00 pm.

College Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Housing Development Partnership Construction students from Andover College are gaining on-site experience at The Forum development in Andover thanks to a partnership between Taylor Wimpey and the college, delivered through an Employment and Skills…

Hampshire Hospitals Invests £6 Million In New Scanners Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has opened a refurbished and expanded £6 million scanning centre at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, significantly boosting MRI and CT capacity across the trust.

Appeal After Thieves Strip School Minibus And Steal Heating Fuel In Appleshaw Appleshaw St Peter’s C of E Primary School was targeted by thieves overnight, with all four wheels stolen from the school minibus and the site’s heating fuel also taken.

Landmark Win for Andover Women Over Basingstoke It was a landmark day for women’s rugby in North Hampshire on Sunday as Andover and Basingstoke faced each other for the first time in a women’s league fixture at the Goodship Ground. In front of an enthusiastic home crowd, Serenity Hair-sponsored…

The Sun Will Come Out in Andover This October as AMTC Starlights Present Annie Jr With a mop in one hand and a song in her heart, little orphan Annie belts her way through the dreariest of days, turning hard knocks into showstoppers. This October, Andover Musical Theatre Company’s (AMTC) youth…

Horse Racing Night Raises £830 for The Abel Foundation The Royal British Legion Club in Andover was filled with excitement and generosity as supporters gathered for this year’s Annual Horse Racing event, raising an impressive £830 for The Abel Foundation. Guests enjoyed a lively evening of…

MHRA Confirms Paracetamol Remains Safe In Pregnancy, With No Link To Autism The UK medicines regulator has confirmed there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children, and says pregnant women should continue to follow NHS guidance and take the medicine as…

Planning Consent Granted For Andover’s New Riverside Park Plans to transform a stretch of the River Anton near Western Avenue into a new riverside park have been approved by Test Valley Borough Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

Parking Charges Approved for Danebury Hill Fort Despite Public Backlash Parking fees are set to be introduced at Danebury Hill Fort near Stockbridge after Hampshire County Council approved the plans, despite widespread local opposition. The historic site, which dates back more than 3,000 years and…

Organ Donation Week: NHS Urges People To Register As Waiting List Hits Record High Organ Donation Week runs from Monday 22 to Sunday 28 September 2025, and NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is urging people to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register as the UK waiting list reaches a…

Alabaré Urges Sign-ups For BIG Sleep At Stonehenge To Support Homeless Veterans Local-based charity Alabaré is calling on supporters to join the BIG Sleep at Stonehenge on Friday 14 November 2025, as demand for help from homeless veterans rises.

Austin Hawk Estate Agents Show True Grit in Three Peaks Challenge The team from Austin Hawk Estate Agents has shown grit and determination in their attempt to conquer the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Southampton University Hospital. The group began…

Police Investigate Parcel Thefts in Saxon Fields Hampshire Police are investigating a series of parcel thefts in Saxon Fields after reports that multiple deliveries marked as “delivered” never reached their intended recipients. The incidents are understood to have taken place over the weekend,…

Police Issue Update After Walworth Road Collision Hampshire Police have issued a statement following this morning’s collision on Walworth Road, Andover.

Local plan consultation closes as council sets out next steps More than 1,000 people responded to Test Valley Borough Council’s (TVBC) draft local plan consultation, which will help to determine how the area will be developed over the next 17 years. The consultation closed on Friday 5 September,…

Walworth Road Reopens After Earlier Collision Walworth Road in Andover has now re-opened following the serious collision reported this morning.

Young Artists Help Bring Guildhall’s Story To Life At Heritage Open Day Visitors of all ages joined celebrations on Sunday 14 September 2025 as Andover marked the 200th anniversary of its Guildhall with a special heritage open day.

Sun Shines on Jamie G Golf Day Raising Over £1,200 for Local Young Sportspeople The Jamie G Sporting Trust held its annual Golf Day at Andover Golf Club on Friday, 19th September, bringing together supporters for a day of competition, camaraderie and fundraising. The event, organised by Ivan…

Police Recruitment Event At The Lights This Evening Anyone in Andover curious about a career in policing can drop in to a recruitment event at The Lights, West Street, tonight, Monday 22 September 2025, from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Serious Collision Closes Walworth Road In Andover Emergency services are dealing with a serious road traffic collision in Andover.

Laptas Debut Goal Not Enough as Street Fall 3-1 Match Report By Hamish Manson. Hopes were high coming into this match as Andover New Street were 2nd in the Wessex Football League and were only two points behind Petersfield Town whereas Brockenhurst were fighting in the relegation battle down in…