Whitchurch & Overton

Overton motorcyclist banned after riding without insurance or licence

Overton motorcyclist banned after riding without insurance or licence
A MAN from Overton has been fined and banned from driving after riding a bike without a licence or insurance in Surrey.

People who have to wear one-use masks are being urged to dispose of them responsibly.

Group encouraging plastic-free living labels face masks a ‘necessary evil’

The incident occurred on May 10 last year on Silk Mill Lane. Credit: Street View

Overton man to appear in court accused of killing dog in road collision

Cllr Lucie Follett Maitland

Activism, stereotype-busting toys, and outdoor spaces: Introducing Cllr Lucie Follett Maitland

The Overton Cup scheme aims to reduce litter and plastic waste in the village.

Village residents launch innovative cup hire scheme to reduce plastic waste

Adam Frost, Rosy Hardy and Rob Hardy at the opening of the pair's new garden at their Freefolk nursery

It's coming up roses as celebrities open Chelsea Flower Show garden in Freefolk

Lilly Denny (right) launched STEMMED earlier this year. Credit: David Davies/PA Wire

'They can’t be in our shoes' - Student launches zine to discuss women into STEM

Councillors Colin Phillimore and Ian Tilbury have expressed their concern over the recent planning application by Bewley Homes to build 82 houses on a site at Two Gate Lane, Overton

Plans for 82 homes in Overton refused after developer accused of 'ignoring' the views of residents

Ken Clark shows a photograph from his time at India

From Sri Lanka to Hampshire - Former mayor shares his life story as he turns 95

Lucie Follett Maitland, inset, has launched a conservation group to fight the proposed development.

Campaign launched to stop Whitchurch development that will 'destroy our rural identity'

Simon Coates (inset) is walking 2000 miles as part of a goal to raise funds for Whitchurch Silk Mill and other charities

Man aiming to walk 2000 miles as part of fundraiser for Whitchurch Silk Mill

The duck released back into the water

Poor duck shot with crossbow bolt released following recovery

Andover Museum, The Rockhouse and Whitchurch Silk Mill will all benefit from the Culture Recovery Fund

Andover music venues and cultural hubs given £380,000 in 'vital' Covid grants

Photo from Swan Support

Duck shot with crossbow missing vital organs by millimetres

The pool at Whitchurch's Testbourne School will remain closed this year. Credit: Street View

Community pool to remain closed following Covid impact and 'significant costs'

The inquest for Susan Rushworth was held at Winchester Coroners' Court on March 30

Tributes paid at inquest after 'devoted' Andover grandmother passes away

Dr Jim Rose is retiring this year, having been based in the area since 2003

'It’s just remarkable' - Beloved GP reflects on 35 years of serving community

The four parish and town councils will have the opportunity to take over running of the facilities.

‘It’s the right thing to do’: Public toilets to be offered to parish councils

Parents and governors volunteered to give Testbourne pupils Covid tests

School praised for 'putting pupils at ease' with Covid tests ahead of reopening

Caroline Wells said that the refusal of Covid support for the pub was a

Overton pub owners 'lose everything' after being refused Covid support grants

Nine houses are planned for the site at The Lawn in Whitchurch

'No merit at all' - Campaign against housing plans as council set to consider

Shepherds Farm Lane, Corhampton. Inset, Gurinderjit Rai

Layby murder: 'Murder accused spoke openly about killing'

We explain the situation of the plans for housing at The Lawn in Whitchurch. Credit: Street View/Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Explainer: The proposed development at The Lawn, Whitchurch and what's been said

Rosy and Rob Hardy will no longer exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show after a date change

Freefolk plant nursery misses last Chelsea show exhibit after covid date change

Andy Jolliffe accepts a socially distanced handover of the keys to the Plough Inn from Christian Dryden.

Villagers successfully buy Longparish pub, with hopes of June reopening

Dr Jessica Mercer was co-opted to Whitchurch Town Council. Credit: David Martin, Geograph

Whitchurch resident with expertise in disaster management co-opted to council

Nine houses are planned for the site on Church Lane; part of the former home of Lord Denning. Credit: Street View and BDBC

Residents object 'totally unsuitable' plans for home of town's famous son

The location and plans of the proposed school, discussed at December's controversial meeting

Whitchurch town councillors to 'reflect' on conduct after development meeting upset

The Silver Land Rover Discovery was stolen between 15:30 on Saturday, January 2 and 08:45 on Sunday, January 3

Updated Land Rover stolen in Overton recovered after police appeal

The teams were called to a domestic fire at 16:14 on Christmas Day

Andover firefighters called to Christmas Day incident

Plans to refurbish the town hall were approved in March. Credit: David Martin, Geograph

Whitchurch Town Council to pay hundreds of thousands for town hall refurbishment

The location of the proposed school, and the plans (inset). Credit: Street View

Residents debate nursery plans after town council support granted

The MoD facility is just off the A303, near Barton Stacey. Photo: Phil North on Facebook.

Up to 500 asylum seekers could be housed in a new holding facility near Andover

The rolling rate of Larkhill, Shrewton & Bulford Camp is significantly above the national average

Larkhill, Shrewton & Bulford Camp see a sharp rise in coronavirus cases

The two men were arrested after reports of trespass on November 22. Credit: PA Photo: Martin Rickett..

Men from Dorset and Wiltshire arrested for hare coursing in Whitchurch

The pub had been listed for sale at £550,000 by Rightmove

Updated Longparish residents celebrate after campaign to buy The Plough is successful

Jennifer Ball is researching the River Itchen and River Test

'Special and unique' - PhD student wants your help for River Test research

De La Rue will now print banknotes for the Bank of England until at least 2028

Hampshire-based banknote printer gets license to print extended

Jay Besson said Bombay Sapphire was "incredibly proud" of its work producing hand sanitiser. Credit: Iwan Baan

Laverstoke distillery 'poised' to increase hand sanitiser production

Credit: Marcus Winch

Pictures: Whitchurch Halloween Spooktacular's ghostly fun

The Watership Down Inn was awarded the Good Food Award for Gastro Pubs 2021

'A real boost' - Freefolk pub celebrates 'fantastic' Good Food Award win

Get The Advertiser delivered to your door for free during the second lockdown

Get The Advertiser delivered to your door for free during the second lockdown

Keith Watts responds to rumours Whitchurch Cricket Club's ground could be developed. Credit: Pixabay

Letters: Cricket club not in jeopardy 'if everybody keeps calm'

Confusion reigns over Whitchurch Cricket Club's future

Confusion reigns over Whitchurch Cricket Club's future

Left to Right: Jim, Virginia and Kerry

Whitchurch woman completes 300 mile cycling epic for air ambulance

Scheckter family launch charity T-shirts on anniversary of daughter's death

Scheckter family launch charity T-shirts on anniversary of daughter's death

Aldershot magistrates court (left) and Basingstoke magistrates court (right)

Case reopened over head-on collision on A343, and three others in court last week

Whitchurch Silk Mill was given £131,550 by the Government's Culture Recovery Fund. Credit: Kit Malthouse

Dressed for success - Silk Mill receives over £100,000 in government grant

Nicky Smallwood (back row, third from right) and Amy Roche (back row, second from left) will be deacons for Whitchurch and Overton respectively. Credit Harvey Mills

Come all ye faithful - New deacons for Whitchurch and Overton

Bombay Sapphire at Laverstoke Mill. Pic: Iwan Baan

Bottoms up! - Bombay Sapphire distillery celebrates anniversary of opening

Ruth Vale (Left) and Esther Jay (Right) protested on Friday September 25

Whitchurch climate action groups holds town hall vigil

The Councillor said that BDBC will stop paying the £10,000 a year that keeps both the toilets open. Credit: Chloe Ashfield

Going down the tube - Whitchurch Cllr questions public loo closure decision

The restaurant was forced to close by lockdown just after opening in March

Restaurant's post-lockdown reopening goes down a storm

40 per cent of the homes are intended to be affordable

Overton residents invited to comment on housing estate