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The incident happened on Millway Road in Andover

Man punched and female driver dragged out of delivery van in robbery attempt

Andover Christmas Light Switch On

Andover Christmas Light Switch On

PICTURES: Hundreds pack out Andover for Christmas Lights Switch On

Planning and development

In the planning: Extensions, demolitions, and works to trees

The campaign will highlight the charity's impact over the past year

The campaign will highlight the charity's impact over the past year

Age Concern Hampshire

Hampshire charity launches festive campaign to support elderly people

Children can write to Santa this Christmas

Children can write to Santa this Christmas

Here's how you can send a letter to Santa this Christmas

Photos from the 2023 Appleshaw Santa Dash

Photos from the 2023 Appleshaw Santa Dash

'Don't be alarmed' say organisers ahead of cricket match featuring 40 Santas

LIVE UPDATES: Closures and cancellations as Hampshire prepares for Storm Bert

LIVE UPDATES: Closures and cancellations as Hampshire prepares for Storm Bert

Storm Bert LIVE: parts of Hampshire face power cuts as storm worsens

Seasons Run Club

Seasons Run Club

Running club urges people to join and boost their physical and mental health

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Here's what to do if your home is affected by a storm.

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

The DW has updated its payment amounts for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for 2025 to 2026

The DW has updated its payment amounts for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for 2025 to 2026

DWP ESA payments set to increase - see how much you could get

Aldi shoppers in Hampshire can donate items via the community donation points in stores

Aldi shoppers in Hampshire can donate items via the community donation points in stores

Aldi reveals top items shoppers in Hampshire can donate to help foodbanks

Only travel by train this weekend if journey is 'essential', SWR warns

Only travel by train this weekend if journey is 'essential', SWR warns

South Western Railway

Only travel by train this weekend if journey is 'essential', SWR warns

Plans to completely refurbish Grade II listed pub

Plans to completely refurbish Grade II listed pub

Planning Applications

Plans to completely refurbish Grade II listed pub in Andover

Drink driving and assault: Five people in court for offences in Andover

Drink driving and assault: Five people in court for offences in Andover

Basingstoke Magistrates Court

Drink driving and assault: Five people in court for offences in Andover

The location for the new theatre

The location for the new theatre

Planning and development

Plans to demolish Poundstretcher and build new theatre submitted

This is when heavy rain will hit Andover as Storm Bert hits this weekend

Tanya Suhova and Lana Suhova

Tanya Suhova and Lana Suhova

Sauce company marks successful first year bringing adjika to UK kitchens

A Night Of Take That

A Night Of Take That

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Tributes to Elton John and Take That announced as headliners for Music at the Manor

Light of Asia, the award winning team

Light of Asia, the award winning team

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Indian restaurant in Andover scoops top taste accolade

Other habits that could land drivers in hot water include beeping their horn in anger or pulling over to use their phone with the engine still running

Other habits that could land drivers in hot water include beeping their horn in anger or pulling over to use their phone with the engine still running

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Drivers warned they could be fined for common 'friendly warning'

The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis.

The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis.

Pothole compensation claims double in a year - how to claim

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

Cost of living crisis

The energy bill cutting hack called a 'no-brainer' by Martin Lewis

Picture of the Week

Picture of the Week

Andover Advertiser Camera Club Picture of the Week

Nokando visited Castledown FM where they performed 80s and festive songs

Nokando visited Castledown FM where they performed 80s and festive songs

Much-loved band pay annual visit to radio station

Woman, 19, admits to standing on railway tracks at Andover railway station

Woman, 19, admits to standing on railway tracks at Andover railway station

Winchester Crown Court

Woman, 19, admits to standing on railway tracks at Andover railway station

Phyllis Dyer Bell

Phyllis Dyer Bell

Secrets of reaching 100 as ‘remarkable lady’ is set to celebrate Carribean style

Hampshire Police need information

Hampshire Police need information

Plea to sharp-eyed drivers who may have spotted burglary

Andover Christmas Lights Switch on

Andover Christmas Lights Switch on

Andover Christmas light switch on: Here's everything you need to know

The site during the Condition Assessment

The site during the Condition Assessment

Planning Applications

Plans to create new dog-walking paddock in former barley field

Scientific Management International was the only small to medium enterprise shortlisted for the award

Scientific Management International was the only small to medium enterprise shortlisted for the award

Andover defence firm beats industry giants to win diversity award

Fixed Point Photography (FPP) posts have been installed at various locations across the borough

Fixed Point Photography (FPP) posts have been installed at various locations across the borough

Test Valley Borough Council

Take a snap to help monitor Test Valley's wildlife and nature

Sport

Seasons Run Club

Running club urges people to join and boost their physical and mental health

Man of the match Alex Kane in action

Man of the match Alex Kane in action

Andover seen off by high-flying Farnham

Kristof Willerton secured his 10th tumbling win at this year’s British Championships.

Kristof Willerton secured his 10th tumbling win at this year’s British Championships.

Andover gymnast wins 10th British tumbling championship

Katy Ross has been shortlisted for a Swim England National award

Katy Ross has been shortlisted for a Swim England National award

Hard-working and dedicated Andover swimming coach recognised on national stage

Facilities available at Picket Piece

Facilities available at Picket Piece

New sports pavilion open for online bookings at Picket Piece

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National Sport

Wales’ players show their dejection after conceding a try during the Autumn International match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 23, 2024.

Wales’ players show their dejection after conceding a try during the Autumn International match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 23, 2024.

Wales hit a new low after losing for the 12th game in a row

Ireland’s Sam Prendergast was lucky to avoid a red card, according to a Fiji coach (Niall Carson/PA)

Ireland’s Sam Prendergast was lucky to avoid a red card, according to a Fiji coach (Niall Carson/PA)

Fiji boss claims Sam Prendergast escaped red card due to ‘wearing green jersey’

Unai Emery’s side ended a run of four straight defeats (Nick Potts/PA)

Unai Emery’s side ended a run of four straight defeats (Nick Potts/PA)

Unai Emery admits out-of-form Aston Villa need to cut out mistakes

Fabian Hurzeler, right, and Jonas Scheuermann celebrate after Brighton’s 2-1 win at Bournemouth (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Fabian Hurzeler, right, and Jonas Scheuermann celebrate after Brighton’s 2-1 win at Bournemouth (Andrew Matthews/PA)

They can sing what they want – Fabian Hurzeler out to make Brighton fans ‘proud’

Thomas Frank was not happy with the VAR decision (PA)

Thomas Frank was not happy with the VAR decision (PA)

Thomas Frank intends to appeal against Christian Norgaard’s red card at Everton

Matheus Cunha scored a brace for Wolves on Saturday (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Matheus Cunha scored a brace for Wolves on Saturday (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Gary O’Neil hails ‘limitless’ Matheus Cunha as Wolves fight back for Fulham win

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the UK Championship in York (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan crashed out of the UK Championship in York (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan beaten by Barry Hawkins on opening day of UK Championship

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Live blogs

LIVE UPDATES: Closures and cancellations as Hampshire prepares for Storm Bert

LIVE UPDATES: Closures and cancellations as Hampshire prepares for Storm Bert

Storm Bert LIVE: parts of Hampshire face power cuts as storm worsens

A map showing the standstill on the M3

A map showing the standstill on the M3

M3 northbound near Winchester reopens after delayed overnight roadworks

LIVE: Trial of soldier accused of stealing almost £1m from the army begins today

LIVE: Trial of soldier accused of stealing almost £1m from the army begins today

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LIVE: Officer accused of stealing almost £1m from the army pleads GUILTY

Business

Tanya Suhova and Lana Suhova

Tanya Suhova and Lana Suhova

Sauce company marks successful first year bringing adjika to UK kitchens

Scientific Management International was the only small to medium enterprise shortlisted for the award

Scientific Management International was the only small to medium enterprise shortlisted for the award

Andover defence firm beats industry giants to win diversity award

Hey! Broadband now services more than 30,000 across the South East of England

Hey! Broadband now services more than 30,000 across the South East of England

Full-fibre internet provider gains 5,000 customers in short period

Letters

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'My mission to improve the number 76 bus route in Andover'

Goodworth Clatford Art & Craft weekend

Goodworth Clatford Art & Craft weekend

Goodworth Clatford Art & Craft Weekend was the place to kick off autumn culture boost

LETTER: 'Our weather has been quite awful but I caught a picture of a Sundog'

LETTER: 'Our weather has been quite awful but I caught a picture of a Sundog'

LETTER: 'Our weather has been quite awful but I caught a picture of a Sundog'

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The incident happened on Millway Road in Andover

Man punched and female driver dragged out of delivery van in robbery attempt

The production of Jack and the Beanstalk will not include any mention of Christmas

School speaks out on decision to remove all references to Christmas from pantomime

12 participants took part in immersive activities

'Life-changing' retreat helps participants on path to self-discovery

A Night Of Take That

Tributes to Elton John and Take That announced as headliners for Music at the Manor

There are so many reasons why Andover, Hampshire, is a great place to live

Andover Appreciation Campaign: Reasons why our town is a great place to live

JB Gill scored a near-perfect 39 (Ian West/PA)

JB Gill lands near-perfect Strictly Come Dancing score with dramatic lifts

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Talks are continuing in Baku (Sergei Grits/AP)

Talks are continuing in Baku (Sergei Grits/AP)

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Hopes of Cop29 deal revived in wake of walkout by small island nations

Demonstrators march in Barcelona (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

Demonstrators march in Barcelona (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

Tens of thousands protest in Barcelona over soaring rental costs

Emergency services in Riverstick, Co Cork (PA)

Emergency services in Riverstick, Co Cork (PA)

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Clean-up begins after Storm Bert as thousands still left without power

The King meets Alan Carr after the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London. (Hollie Adams/PA)

The King meets Alan Carr after the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London. (Hollie Adams/PA)

King ‘charming and funny’ as he attends Royal Variety Performance alone

The Met Office has warned heavy rain is likely to cause travel disruption and flooding (Ben Birchall/PA)

The Met Office has warned heavy rain is likely to cause travel disruption and flooding (Ben Birchall/PA)

Homeowners facing flooding as Storm Bert batters Wales

Nikita Hand outside the High Court in Dublin (PA)

Nikita Hand outside the High Court in Dublin (PA)

Irish premier praises Dublin woman who won civil case against Conor McGregor

Two people have died in separate road collisions (Robert Perry/PA)

Two people have died in separate road collisions (Robert Perry/PA)

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Thousands of homes without power as two die during Storm Bert

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