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MP celebrates hospital land purchase and pushes for further progress
Alex Brewer MP has welcomed the purchase of the new hospital land and is pushing for further progress.
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Resident urges disabled people’s bus passes to be reinstated
Calls have been made to Hampshire County Council to reinstate concessionary bus pass enhancements for disabled residents.
Community gardens scheme helping with projects in Andover
Community groups are being invited to apply for support.
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Popular charity shop to reopen TOMORROW after extensive refurbishment
The Blue Cross animal shop will reopen in Andover High Street tomorrow following an extensive refurbishment.
Man charged with attempted kidnap after trying to force woman into van
A man has been arrested and charged after an attempted kidnapping of a woman in Andover.
Hay fever warning issued for 17m Brits as pollen count set to increase from this week
Millions of Brits have been warned that the tree pollen season is expected to begin this week and will continue for months.
Staff at AWE to strike in March over 800 redundancies
The Prospect union at the Atomic Weapons Establishment have voted to strike on two days in March.
Hampshire based Royal Navy ship intercepts Russian warship
A Hampshire Royal Navy ship, the HMS Tyne, and a helicopter were sent to intercept Russian warships near UK waters.
Urgent call for infrastructure as sewage pours into Loddon and Test for 6,000 hours
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council leaders are urgently demanding infrastructure after sewage was dumped in the rivers Loddon and Test.
From cakes to crystals - Five female-owned businesses to check out in Basingstoke
Discover five inspiring women-led businesses in Basingstoke for International Women’s week 2026, from bridalwear to cakes and vintage afternoon teas.
Easter Bunny Train set to return to the Watercress Line
Hop aboard the Easter Bunny Train on Hampshire’s Watercress Line, from April 2 to April 6.
Man, 18, given suspended sentence for 'Alfie' county line offences in Andover
An 18-year-old man who pleaded guilty to county lines drug offences in Andover has been given a suspended sentence.
New cafe and food service point proposed for Andover Railway Station
An application has been submitted to transform a part of Andover Railway Station into a small coffee and food service point.
Padel courts, retail units and Route Coffee Hatch in recent planning applications
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the dates 23rd February to 1st March 2026.
M3 and M27 weekend road closures that drivers will need to be aware of
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of March 6 to 8
Residents invited to share feedback on community pharmacies
Residents in Hampshire are being urged to complete the NHS Pharmacy First survey on community pharmacy services.
We tested the Royal Mail's service in Basingstoke with chocolate biscuits
We tested the Royal Mail in Basingstoke with chocolate biscuits.
Quiz night and raffle raises £1500 for primary schools
A quiz and raffle night has raised more than £1,500 for two primary schools in Old Basing.
Youth team bring home eight medals at national weightlifting championships
The team achieved five gold medals, two silvers, and one bronze in one of the club's strongest national outings to date.
Community group raises thousands for charity that helps young cancer patients
More than £18,000 was raised by The Walnut Tree Appleshaw Event Committee for Young Lives vs Cancer, their chosen charity of the year.