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Application submitted for £3.5m park transformation with new water play area
The plans include a splash pad, a modern clubhouse with community space, public toilets and a refreshment kiosk.
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First look at £3.5m Vigo Park pavilion and water play plans in Andover
The full application, from Test Valley Borough Council, in partnership with TG Escapes and Alliance Leisure, seeks permission for the "construction of a community pavilion".
Landlords ‘must be held to account’ over unsecured empty buildings, says BID manager
In his latest newsletter, the Andover Business Improvement District (BID) manager, Bill Hawkins, described the trend as a “serious safety risk”.
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'Our summer events happen because volunteers make them happen'
Event planners, organisers and volunteers; on behalf of the thousands of people who love the things you do, thank you.
M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of July 10 to 12
Four-bed family home in exclusive development hits market for £595,000
The estate agents said the home is "beautifully presented" and "perfectly suited to modern family life".
'Exceptional' family home with four double bedrooms on market for £800,000
An "exceptional" family home has been put on the market for £800,000.
PHOTOS: Young adults at hospice enjoy festival of music, fun and celebration
The festival-style event featured live music, crafts, games and food for young adults, their families and friends.
Shadow transport secretary says axing Stonehenge tunnel is ‘real failure’ by Labour
Speaking in Amesbury on Thursday, July 9, at a packed public meeting organised by Cllr Dr Monica Devendran, Mr Holden said the decision represented “death by 1,000 cuts” in national infrastructure planning and a lack of long-term vision for the country.
When is Flying Ant Day 2026? Potential dates for natural phenomenon revealed
Flying Ant Day is likely to take place between July and August in 2026, but what are the potential dates?
Andover-born Jamaican Kitchen brings Caribbean flavours to Basingstoke in reopening
The van will be serving in the Brighton Hill Community Association car park in Gershwin Court, RG22 4NN, on Saturday, 11 July, from 3pm to 9pm.
Major employer sponsors award celebrating those making a difference
The award celebrates individuals and groups who have made a lasting, positive impact in their area through outstanding service and community spirit.
Men released on bail after Andover office cannabis factory raid
Four men arrested after police discovered a large cannabis factory in an empty office building in Andover have been released on bail as officers continue their enquiries.
Update given on opening hours for tips during latest hot weather spell
The county council has issued an update on the opening hours of Hampshire tips during the lasted bout of hot weather across the county.
Warning issued to schools over child images being misused with AI
HAMPSHIRE schools have been warned about the risk of children’s images being misused online, including through artificial intelligence.
Outburst at Hampshire police meeting as member of the public escorted out
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Ex-police officer locked up for 10 years over historic child sex offences
A former police officer has been jailed after being convicted of historic child sex offences dating back more than three decades.
In pictures: Police raid Andover cannabis factory in empty office block
Four men have been arrested after police uncovered a large cannabis factory containing more than 1,800 plants inside an empty office building in Andover
Man died after wheelchair incident enroute to Christmas party, inquest told
Frank James Lawrence died on December 24, 2023, at Salisbury District Hospital after an incident occurred as he was being transported from his care home.
County council faces £550m roads backlog as new pothole rules commence
Hampshire County Council faces an estimated £550 million road repair backlog as it prepares to meet new government rules on pothole repairs and road maintenance.