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  • Andover Trees United commemorate International Day of Peace

    Andover Trees United commemorated the International Day of Peace yesterday by planting a tree at Harmony Woods. The International Day of Peace, or Peace Day, is an annual commemoration of peace throughout the world, which takes place on September

  • Local MP joins police officers for railway drugs bust

    The local MP has been on the frontline of the latest counter drugs operation in Andover. Kit Malthouse, who is also the Minister for Policing, joined officers from Hampshire Constabulary and British Transport Police as part of a stop and search

  • Andover dentist to run marathon for local boy

    A local dental surgery has described their determination to raise money for a local boy after reading about his story. New Street Dental Care, based in Andover town centre, said that their “hearts became heavy and [their] eyes swelled after reading

  • Bus driver recognised in Guildhall Award Ceremony

    A local bus driver has been honoured by local dignitaries after receiving an award for her service. Nicky Goodland received the ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ award from the Leader of Test Valley Borough Council, Phil North, to recognise her being “the

  • Local campaign against Drove telecoms mast continues

    The ongoing protests against a proposed telecoms mast in The Drove have continued as the company behind the proposals submitted plans for a tower in the south of Andover. Residents claim that they have collected over 530 signatures for a petition

  • Andover street celebrates Postcode Lottery win

    FIVE people in Andover are celebrating winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. Residents of Calder Court netted the windfall when SP10 5EH was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Sunday, September 20.

  • Coronavirus: 11 new cases in Test Valley last week

    Though rates as a whole may be climbing across the country, Test Valley has seen a slight fall in recorded Covid cases over the past week. The new figures showed that there had been 11 new cases across the borough from September 11 to September

  • "Andover needs more public loos"

    Dear Editor, I've just read finished reading last week's Advertiser, and I note you are inviting comments on the new Masterplan. As I've indicated in the 'pop-up' shop in Bridge Street and also on the museum blackboards, we need public toilets