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Andover Carnival will NOT go ahead this summer
THE Andover Carnival will not be going ahead this year due to uncertainties surrounding coronavirus restrictions, organisers have revealed. Posting in a community Facebook group, the organising team wrote: "It is once again with a heavy heart that
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Whitchurch demonstrators join protest against Gaza violence
CAMPAIGNERS stood outside Whitchurch Town Hall today to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Palestine amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. Despite the we weather, members of the Whitchurch Christian Social Justice Group held signs to share
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Thanks for the votes - now let's support our high street's recovery
Every month, the Andover Advertiser brings you a column from the leader of Test Valley Borough Council, Phil North. Cllr North is the borough councillor for Bourne Valley, and at last week’s elections, was elected to Hampshire County Council to
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New figures show Covid cases plummet in Basingstoke and Andover
Just one area across Basingstoke and Andover recorded more than two Covid cases last week as virus rates continue to decline. Only South Ham in Basingstoke (3 cases) had more than two cases of Covid-19 in the seven days to Saturday, May 8. When
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Andover leapfrog up cricket table as Portsmouth skittled by team
Andover first XI travelled down to the coast for their second Southern Premier League match. With driving rain in the morning, it was only one of two games to be played on the day. While there was no rain in Southsea there was a very strong wind
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99-year-old charged with sex offences, weapon man sentenced, and others in court
Knuckle duster man fined AN ANDOVER man has been fined after he was found guilty of having a knuckle duster in a public place. Steven David Simon Fuller, of Shepherds Row, was caught with the offensive weapon in Picket Twenty on April 26, 2020
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History Column: 300 years of Foresters Arms, Andover's iconic pub
This attractive view of London Street, taken about 1908 by photographer Sam Taylor, was shared by Geoff Merritt. On the left is the Temperance Hall built in 1868 and a little further up hangs the sign of tailor Samuel Baverstock at Douglas House
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Six exciting things that are legal to do from Monday as Covid rules relax
On Monday, a host of activities that have been banned under Covid rules will be allowed once again as the government’s lockdown easing continues. Some of these activities have been possible for periods in the past year, while others have been banned
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Planning a wedding? 5 unique Hampshire wedding venues to tie the knot in
Planning a wedding? 5 unique Hampshire wedding venues to tie the knot WITH lockdown restrictions easing from Monday, weddings with up to 30 guests can now go ahead and couples are starting to plan. If you’re stuck for a wedding venue idea,
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Another wet weekend for Andover as Met Office forecasts rain and showers
Wet and showery weather is set to continue this weekend as rain continues to batter Andover. However, it will be warm, with temperatures in double figures for large parts of the weekend, providing an excellent opportunity to get out and about,
