WHEN German market stall holders pulled out of a town’s festive celebrations with just days to go, it threatened to derail the popular family event. But the people of Tidworth proved what the spirit of Christmas was all about by rallying round
LAST Sunday saw yet another great turn out for the last of this year’s competitions at the Wolversdene Club, the Ali Macdonald Open Singles. The Academy players showed much desire for the game with Shane Reidy taking Mark Thorne to a deciding leg
CHRISTMAS jumpers were out in force in Andover on Friday night. Tony Earl, an engineer from the town, has decided to put his festive garments to good use to raise money for Save the Children – and invited everyone to join him in wearing theirs
ENHAM B lost for the first time this season in the Andover and District Snooker League when beaten 5-2 by their A side. John Hunter and Dave Karas shared the opening frames then John Francis was beaten 2-0 by James Mack and Ken Brown also shared
ALMOST 500 businesses across the Test Valley collapsed last year, according to figures released this week. Statistics revealed by the Money Advice Trust showed that 485 firms in the borough went out of business during 2013. Those figures contributed
WHITCHURCH hosted Trojans for a one-sided contest where Alex Melkonian, despite losing the first game, had the measure of his opponent for another victory at one. Brett Farmer, enjoying the number two slot, breezed to a comfortable 3-0 win.
THERE will be some funky foxtrots, cheeky Charlestons and sassy shimmies as a Tidworth choreographer puts on his first Christmas production. Liam Abram, founder of Showoff Dance, will be making his childhood dreams come true by presenting his first
The Labour party have announced their candidate to contest the North West Hampshire seat at next year's general election. Local activist Andrew Adams will compete against Conservative Kit Malthouse, Liberal Democrat hopeful Alex Payton and UKIP's
A BMX club struck by thieves has bounced back after welcoming the current world champion to Andover. Kelvin Batey was on hand at the weekend to lead a special training session for a group of youngsters from across the Test Valley. As reported
DIVISION 1 leaders Tigers recorded a handsome 28-9 win at Hanson Jaguars in the Andover Table Tennis League. Andy Snellgrove won his usual three, ably supported by Tony Brown who played up for Tigers. Tony was taken to five games by Sue Purton
YOUNGSTERS and staff from Naomi House and Jacksplace had even more to cheer about after planting a time capsule in the roof of a newlybuilt section of the hospice. Children’s artwork, poetry, photographs, information about the hospice and even
PROTESTERS have vowed not to back down in their bid to prevent hundreds of new homes being built in their village. Around 100 campaigners swamped a public consultation held by developers after they revealed plans to build 275 properties in Overton
