RUMOURS are circulating that fashion giant H&M is considering opening a branch in Andover.

While the firm has not confirmed the move, several sources claim store representatives have been making enquiries about the town.

It is not clear if it would be interested in moving to the town centre or one of the out-of-town sites.

A spokeswoman told the Advertiser that "we cannot confirm an opening in Andover".

Currently the nearest H&M stores to Andover are in Basingstoke, Salisbury and Newbury.