THERE were plenty of smiles and celebrations as the winners of the 2022 Pride of Andover awards were announced.

The people who make Andover the amazing place it is turned out for the annual awards night at The Lights on Tuesday, October 25. 

The winners were honoured for their outstanding commitment to the Andover community and the big difference they make to so many lives. 

Speaking after the event, Pride of Andover chairman Karen Hamilton said: “The evening was another roaring success, celebrating some of the best Andover has to offer, that selflessly support their communities and town.”

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  • A brave Andover teenager who narrowly escaped death after being mauled by a crocodile on a rafting trip has been recognised for her courage
  • Family-owned Boswells in Andover celebrated 50 years of business in style as they held a tea party for their customers earlier this month
  • Council chiefs have come under fire for proposing to use land in the Basingstoke borough to tackle nitrate pollution and offset the impact of a development in Andover
  • A community interest company planning to organise a Winter Wonderland in Andover has been forced to withdraw a grant application to the town council.
  • People across Hampshire will see improved access to help diagnose life-threatening conditions such as cancer and heart problems faster, according to health chiefs
  • Residents of an Andover estate are hosting a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt for members of the public, based on an event that started in lockdown
  • A couple who have run a paper shop in Whitchurch for 35 years are set to retire
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