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Carnival Prince and Princess competition voting

9:00am Monday 8th March 2010

Due to two numbers, 39 and 40, being transposed during the photographic sessions of the Carnival Prince and Princess competition, Phoebe Phillips and Stephanie Pink are numbered incorrectly.

Soldier shines in dramatic rescue

3:30pm Sunday 7th March 2010

TIDWORTH-based soldier WO2 Nick Wright has returned home for some well-earned rest after being involved in a dramatic rescue mission in northern Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Museum's new website

11:10am Sunday 7th March 2010

THE Museum of Army Flying at Middle Wallop has a new look website.

Carnival Prince and Princess competition voting

10:10am Sunday 7th March 2010

Due to two numbers, 39 and 40, being transposed during the photographic sessions of the Carnival Prince and Princess competition, Phoebe Phillips and Stephanie Pink are numbered incorrectly.

Crime prevention roadshows

9:20am Sunday 7th March 2010

OFFICERS from Hampshire police will be hosting crime prevention information stands around Test Valley throughout March in a bid to help members of the public protect themselves against crime.

Unit to open after £3m facelift

3:50pm Saturday 6th March 2010

THE new outpatient facilities at Andover War Memorial Hospital are due to open for business on Monday after undergoing part of a £3m facelift.

Manuela on a mission

3:00pm Saturday 6th March 2010

WHAT started as a simple conversation with a homeless man called Max grew into a life-changing campaign for Manuela Wahnon, and she has not looked back since.

The Rev Ed needs wheels

The Rev Edwin Bennet

9:40am Saturday 6th March 2010

THE Rev Edwin Bennet – better known to thousands in the area as The Reverend Ed – is looking for a new set of ‘wheels’.

Visit the lambs

8:40am Saturday 6th March 2010

FAMILIES will be able to visit newborn lambs at a farm in Overton and raise money for charity at the same time.

Carnival Prince and Princess competition voting

8:10am Saturday 6th March 2010

Due to two numbers, 39 and 40, being transposed during the photographic sessions of the Carnival Prince and Princess competition, Phoebe Phillips and Stephanie Pink are numbered incorrectly.

Carnival Prince and Princess competition voting

3:11pm Friday 5th March 2010

Due to two numbers, 39 and 40, being transposed during the photographic sessions of the Carnival Prince and Princess competition, Phoebe Phillips and Stephanie Pink are numbered incorrectly.

Simplyhealth's £50,000 donation to Sparks

9:20am Friday 5th March 2010

ANDOVER'S healthcare provider Simplyhealth has donated £50,000 to a children's medical research charity.

TA on a mission to find new recruits

8:40am Friday 5th March 2010

A new Territorial Army (TA) unit will hold its first major recruiting event at the Museum of Army Flying on Tuesday night.

Cannabis find

7:50am Friday 5th March 2010

A MAN was due to appear in court today charged with possessing cannabis after police raided a house in White Oak, Anna Valley, last week and discovered about 500 cannabis plants.

Garrison's Got talent winner

2:24pm Thursday 4th March 2010

TIDWORTH’S Garrison Theatre saw 18 entertainment acts battle it out in front of a 600 strong audience on Wednesday evening in the first ever ‘Garrison’s Got Talent’ contest.

Country Market plant stall reopens on Friday

11:34am Tuesday 2nd March 2010

ANDOVER plantaholics can satisfy their cravings on Friday, 5 March, as the Country Market outdoor plant stall opens for the new season.

Food Bank's Easter Egg appeal

2:20pm Sunday 28th February 2010

ANDOVER Food Bank is appealing for people to donate Easter Eggs for their annual campaign to distribute the seasonal treat to local children.

Free disability sports festival

12:50pm Sunday 28th February 2010

A FREE disability sports festival will take place in Andover on 7 March offering children and their families the opportunity to try a wide range of sports.

Music money

11:50am Sunday 28th February 2010

ANTON Junior School is hosting a Gig Day on 6 March to raise funds for its campaign to build a new music, dance and drama room.

Tragic Anthony Cutts loses brave battle

8:52am Sunday 28th February 2010

A 19-year-old Andover man who had spent more than nine months in hospital after being diagnosed with a rare disorder that knocked out his immune system, has died.







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