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Andover dancer lands place at prestigious Spanish ballet company A 20-year-old ballerino from Andover has landed a place at a prestigious ballet company.

He will begin an apprenticeship with the Ballet de Catalunya in Barcelona

Students' dedication to the environment earns school an eco-friendly award Wellington Lions Primary Academy, located on Oatway Road in Tidworth, earned the accolade for its efforts in promoting sustainability and raising…

Well done!

New 360-metre boardwalk opens to improve access to the countryside The installation was led by HCC's Countryside Services, with project managers Corinne Davis-Cooke and Gemma Clinch overseeing the work.

Just in time for summer!

Primary school recognised for 'commitment to kindness' The award highlights the school's dedication to promoting compassion, one of its core values.

Congratulations!

Village fete to return with 'thrilling' range of activities and experiences The Thruxton village fete and its accompanying set of unmissable events, stalls and activities will return to the village green next month.

Don't miss this in August!

Teenager from Andover dies after motorcycle and van crash on the A30 Officers from Hampshire Constabulary were called at 8.34pm on Monday, June 9, to a report of a collision at the junction of Windmill Hill and the…

Such sad news

'It took off' - Teenager's business turns over nearly £200,000 in under a year A 14-year-old's business has almost turned over £200,000 in less than a year.

Wow! Amazing work from Henry 👏

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Family home with 'breathtaking views' hits the market at £675,000 The estate agent describes the property as offering "a rare combination of space, style, and setting".

A family home in Andover with breathtaking views and ample space has hit the market for a guide price of £675,000

The 7 best things to do this Easter with the family in and around Andover Over the Easter Holidays, it can be hard to find things to do to keep your children entertained

There's lots to keep your family entertained

Hampshire youth football teams to hold minute silence after death of 13-year-old girl Emma-Leigh Ryan played for Andover New Street's U13 Arctic Vixens football team and sadly passed away on Wednesday, April 9.

Young footballers will fall silent this weekend to remember 13-year-old Emma-Leigh Ryan, who played for Andover New Street

Fears cruel prank on cat that saw its ears sellotaped down could be one of series Blu, a smokey-grey coloured tabby, was found in a garden at Hepworth Close in Andover in great distress in the early hours of Friday, February 28.

A cat has suffered a cruel attack that saw its legs and his tail had been bound by tape

Footpath through garden to be diverted under council plans The order involves changing the path's route from running directly through the garden to skirting around its outer edge.

Footpath 11 will be redirected under a new order by Test Valley Borough Council

The ground-breaking Hampshire dairy farm that is keeping up with the latest tech Michelmersh Manor Farm, nestled in the southern end of the Test Valley, is diversifying its business and investing in cutting-edge technology.

A family farm is diversifying its business and investing in cutting-edge technology

Andover haberdashery shop marks 50 years of business in town Haberdashery shop Pennies of Andover, owned and operated by Penny Sinclair, 60, marks its fifth decade this year.

'It's interesting to see the different generations come through, because of how long we've been trading.'

Get great cake and good coffee at The Travelling Cupcake in Andover The Travelling Cupcake, right in the centre of town on the High Street, serves sweet treats, coffee and staples from South Africa.

We ❤️ The Travelling Cupcake

Andover cheerleaders celebrate becoming division champions in competition The CRC team, called Sandstorm, is made up of 10 athletes aged between nine and 12 years old.

Very impressive!

Plans for more than 100 new homes supported by Andover Town Council 130 new homes could be set for the former Lloyds TSB on Charlton Place, Charlton Road, although the committee attached some conditions to its vote…

'The bulk of the homes proposed will be three-bedroom family homes'

'We're different from other gyms': Snap Fitness Andover Snap Fitness on New Street stands frustratingly close to McDonald's but that is just a testament to the confidence it gives members to achieve their…

Snap Fitness on New Street stands frustratingly close to McDonald's but that is just a testament to the confidence it gives members to achieve their goals 💪

Andover nightclub closed as management look to focus on other locations The business has now confirmed its decision to exit the site to focus on its other locations in Salisbury, Basingstoke, and soon Fleet.

The business has now confirmed its decision to exit the site to focus on its other locations in Salisbury, Basingstoke, and soon Fleet

Hampshire County Council denied permission for huge rise in council tax Hampshire County Council’s request to increase council tax by 15 per cent has not been approved by the government.

The government only approved the support for six local authorities and Hampshire County Council, Conservative-controlled, was not one of them.

Council approves plans to demolish former Poundstretcher Unit at Chantry Centre Plans have been approved to demolish the former Poundstretcher unit at the entrance to the Chantry Centre, which will become the location for…

It will become the location for Andover’s brand-new theatre.

LIVE: 'I love it' Families flock to new laser tag arena on opening day The empty Wilko in Andover has been completely transformed into a laser tag arena

The empty Wilko unit has been TRANSFORMED

Nominate your favourite salon to win our Hairdresser of the Year 2025 award We have officially begun our hunt for the Basingstoke Gazette's Hairdresser of the Year 2025.

Who is getting your vote?

Andover police officer suspended after drink driving charge while on duty Lauren Payne, 26, who is based in the town, has been charged with driving a motor vehicle with the alcohol concentration above the prescribed limit,…

The Hampshire Constabulary officer has been suspended from duty

Concern after Southern Water tankers spotted at village near Andover On Friday, January 24, tankers were spotted at the Monxton Water Pumping Station (WPS), by the manhole chamber at the top of the hill at Manor…

It deployed three tankers to cope with Storm Eowyn's impact

Andover Brownies group celebrates 60 years of fun and adventure There was also a display of old Brownie uniforms from the last 60 years, memorabilia, and photographs from over the years.

8th Andover Brownies was founded in 1965

The Andover woman serving up coffee – from a horsebox An Andover woman has taken the initiative, starting her own business, where coffee is served from a horse box.

Amerley Saville bought a fully converted horse box in September and officially opened her coffee shop ‘Amerleys’ last month.

Landmark Andover shoe repair shop to shut after four decades of business A landmark Andover shoe shop has announced it will close in less than a week's time.

Shoe Care on Bridge Street will draw down the shutters on its four decades of trade in the town

Andover veteran hosting photo exhibition after ‘finding himself’ through art The condition has prevented him from working since his discharge, as it deters potential employers, even those seeking volunteers.

He served in the army for almost 26 years