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Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
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Care home to close as residents supported to move into alternative accommodation
A care home is set to close as part of a wider review of long-term residential care across the county
Employees to cycle 4,000 miles in nationwide charity challenge
The challenge aims to raise funds for good causes while bringing together more than 700 colleagues at its headquarters and 11 service branches.
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Care home residents enjoy special lunch outing to pub
The care home offers a wide variety of activities, including a regular men’s activities club.
Flag row pub to keep its England colours after planning battle
A giant England flag painted across a historic Wiltshire pub will remain, after councillors voted to grant permission for the decoration
New dog daycare opening for pets who need a gentler pace
Each day includes rest areas, peaceful garden zones and carefully managed small groups to ensure every dog receives individual attention and genuine downtime.
New lift installed at Andover College to improve access
The new platform lift restores dependable access across all floors and was installed with minimal disruption in mind.
Andover shop changes hands after 51 years of family ownership
New owners Kyran Stevens and Antonio Labagnara say they are "lost for words" at the support from customers after officially taking over one of Andover’s most‑loved haberdasheries.
All the M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to plan for this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of April 17 to 19
Hampshire retailers urged to report all incidents of shoplifting
Retail security leaders described youth-related disorder as a major concern across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
New handcrafted jewellery shop opens its doors in the Chantry Centre
La Bohème Chic, a new boutique promising a touch of Tuscan sunshine, has opened its doors in Andover’s Chantry Centre.
Farm supplying green gas to heat 10,000 homes
Apsley Farms generates approximately 104GWh of green gas per year, as well as renewable electricity for the local network.
Andover business collapses into administration after 10 years
An air pollution company based in Walworth Industrial Park, Andover, has collapsed into administration after 10 years.
Elderly woman left with serious injuries after being hit by car in Lidl car park
The incident happened at about 12.45 pm on Monday, April 6, in the car park of Lidl in Western Way, Andover.
Have your say on policing priorities in live Q&A with chief constable and PCC
The hour-long online session invites residents to submit questions in advance or ask them live during the broadcast.
‘Positive step’ says council as Andover scaffolding starts to come down
Test Valley Borough Council has welcomed signs of progress in Andover town centre as scaffolding begins to come down from a prominent High Street building
‘A joy to see progress’: Attitude of Gratitude campaigner praises scaffolding workers
Local campaigner Manuela Wahnon has praised the workers dismantling the scaffolding on Andover High Street, describing it as “a joy to see progress" after more than three years.
Woman in her 40s driving Mini Cooper dies in crash on A338
Emergency services were called at about 3.20pm yesterday (Monday, April 15) after reports that a Mini Cooper travelling northbound had left the carriageway and rolled onto its roof.
Resident calls for action as parents' parking habits cause 'chaos' near school
Parking chaos outside Harrow Way school in Andover sparks safety fears as parents flout road markings, block driveways, and hinder emergency access.
Housing development, demolitions and extensions in this weeks planning applications
Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 12th April 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AJ or e-mail to: planning@testvalley.gov.uk.