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Mayor of Test Valley Cllr Linda Lashbrook with Mayor of Andover Cllr Tony Burley.

Andover Town Council

Andover mayor attends art exhibition, concert and pride events in June

1874 Ordnance Survey map, showing Mead Hedges path meandering just north of the railway line.

1874 Ordnance Survey map, showing Mead Hedges path meandering just north of the railway line.

How Mead Hedges became Andover’s ancient route to Salisbury and Old Sarum

Andover Jobs Fair

Andover Jobs Fair

Hundreds attend jobs fair as popular event returns to town

Bruce Dickinson at the Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition world premiere

Bruce Dickinson at the Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition world premiere

Armed Forces Day

Iron Maiden frontman to attend Hampshire event honouring the Armed Forces this month

A new dementia support service is launching in Southampton and Hampshire.

A new dementia support service is launching in Southampton and Hampshire.

New dementia support service launching across Hampshire

Joff Edevane (left) and Cllr Geoff Cooper

Joff Edevane (left) and Cllr Geoff Cooper

Nearly 20 monitors deployed in Hampshire rivers to improve water

Located on Jutland Crescent in the sought-after Saxon Fields area, the former show home is listed with offers invited in excess of £350,000.

Located on Jutland Crescent in the sought-after Saxon Fields area, the former show home is listed with offers invited in excess of £350,000.

Three-bed former show home on the market in popular Hampshire town

All remaining Quiz stores in the UK will be closing after the business entered administration

All remaining Quiz stores in the UK will be closing after the business entered administration

UK fashion retailer to shut last 20 stores this weekend after entering administration

You can a huge breakfast at Morrisons Cafes for £12 for a limited time

You can a huge breakfast at Morrisons Cafes for £12 for a limited time

Morrisons launches huge breakfast with 23 items for £12 in cafés - see what you get

Village road to close to traffic while utility works carried out

Plans submitted to convert part of building into small business units

Jim Blackman's photo has been chosen as our Picture of the Week.

Jim Blackman's photo has been chosen as our Picture of the Week.

'All on my own' solitary red poppy captured in our Picture of the Week

The NHS has suggested doing these things to help with your hay fever symptoms.

The NHS has suggested doing these things to help with your hay fever symptoms.

NHS reveals tips on how to ease hay fever symptoms ahead of high pollen count

Brits warned common Google searches could be dangerous and cost them thousands

Coronation Street and Emmerdale are facing more schedule changes to due to the football coverage on ITV

Coronation Street and Emmerdale are facing more schedule changes to due to the football coverage on ITV

Coronation Street

Emmerdale and Corrie set for fresh schedule shakeup next week - see what's changing

The EES was first introduced in October last year, before the rollout ramped up on April 10.

The EES was first introduced in October last year, before the rollout ramped up on April 10.

More than 30,000 people denied entry to Europe due to EES - could you be next?

Stacey Hillier with her daughter. Stacey was earning around £3,000 a month before starting maternity leave in January.

Stacey Hillier with her daughter. Stacey was earning around £3,000 a month before starting maternity leave in January.

Vinted side hustle earned mum £2,000 after Maternity Pay slashed her income

HMRC is urging parents to check if they qualify for a childcare scheme worth up to £2,000 per child each year. With summer holiday costs looming, thousands could be missing out.

HMRC is urging parents to check if they qualify for a childcare scheme worth up to £2,000 per child each year. With summer holiday costs looming, thousands could be missing out.

Parents urged to claim HMRC freebie worth £2,000 per child before summer holidays

Martin Lewis says one 'bonkers' insurance trick could cut your bill in half

Martin Lewis says one 'bonkers' insurance trick could cut your bill in half

Personal Finance

Martin Lewis says one 'bonkers' insurance trick could cut your bill in half

Phil Spencer backs new rules to slash house sale delays cut number of failed deals

Barclays launches £600 bank switch bonus with hotel stays and fine dining

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden spoke about state pension age in oral evidence for the Work and Pensions Committee in the House of Commons this week

Department for Works and Pensions

State Pension Age to rise again? DWP minister says changes are 'delicate decision'

The best M&S Father's Day gifts - new shirt, trousers and loafers all in this year's men's summer edit

The best M&S Father's Day gifts - new shirt, trousers and loafers all in this year's men's summer edit

Forget socks and mugs - the Father's Day gifts from £14 at M&S he'll really love

The M3 and M27 will see a few weekend closures between June 19 and 21

The M3 and M27 will see a few weekend closures between June 19 and 21

M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekend

Hampshire Constabulary

Police hunt for 40-year-old man in Hampshire in connection with an assault

Town footpath to close temporarily for communication works

Oblivion Dance group after the show.

Oblivion Dance group after the show.

Andover dance group puts on 'best show yet' at The Lights

General manager Shelley Dias with deputy manager Same Simpsons

General manager Shelley Dias with deputy manager Same Simpsons

'Completely surreal': Pub and hair salon crowned best in county small business awards

Rothsay Grange care home hosted a wellbeing afternoon for unpaid carers during Carers Week.

Rothsay Grange care home hosted a wellbeing afternoon for unpaid carers during Carers Week.

Care home hosts special wellbeing afternoon to mark Carers Week

Age Concern Hampshire is helping hundreds of people aged 50 and over stay active through its social groups.

Age Concern Hampshire is helping hundreds of people aged 50 and over stay active through its social groups.

Age Concern Hampshire

'Social groups helping over 50s stay confident, mobile and socially connected'

Planning application to convert home into care facility withdrawn after backlash

Sport

England men's squad in their new M&S x England smart casual wardrobes

England football

M&S clothes worn by England World Cup squad available to buy today

The M&S polo shirt giving England manager Thomas Tuchel his 'quiet luxury' look

The M&S polo shirt giving England manager Thomas Tuchel his 'quiet luxury' look

England football

Thomas Tuchel's 'quiet luxury' polo shirt from England v Croatia is M&S best-seller

Ben Humphries made his debut for Team Great Britain when he competed in the 2026 European Sprint Triathlon Championships.

Ben Humphries made his debut for Team Great Britain when he competed in the 2026 European Sprint Triathlon Championships.

Andover Triathlon Club

Andover triathlete makes Team GB debut at European Championships

Andover Cricket Club

Andover Cricket Club wins three of four but lose at Sparsholt

Hampshire Hawks have made a flying start to the 2026 Vitality Blast.

Hampshire Hawks have made a flying start to the 2026 Vitality Blast.

Hampshire Hawks turn Utilita Bowl into fortress ahead of big Blast matches

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National Sport

Craig McLeish saw his St Mirren side draw the first leg of their play-off at Partick Thistle (Steve Welsh/PA)

Craig McLeish saw his St Mirren side draw the first leg of their play-off at Partick Thistle (Steve Welsh/PA)

Nothing between St Mirren and Partick Thistle after lively first leg

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room waves after his team’s draw against Ecuador (Ed Zurga/AP)

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room waves after his team’s draw against Ecuador (Ed Zurga/AP)

Eloy Room shuts out Ecuador as Curacao earn first World Cup point

VAR will have enhanced powers at the World Cup (Zac Goodwin/PA)

VAR will have enhanced powers at the World Cup (Zac Goodwin/PA)

World Cup VAR can punish fouls committed before ball is in play at set-pieces

Scottie Scheffler will need to produce something special if he is to claim a career grand slam at the US Open (David J. Phillip/AP)

Scottie Scheffler will need to produce something special if he is to claim a career grand slam at the US Open (David J. Phillip/AP)

Scottie Scheffler grand slam hopes intact but Wyndham Clark dominates at US Open

Ben Stokes trained with Durham on Saturday (PA)

Ben Stokes trained with Durham on Saturday (PA)

Ben Stokes trains with Durham after omission from England squad

Deniz Undav celebrates in Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Deniz Undav celebrates in Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Deniz Undav brace fires Germany to last-gasp win over Ivory Coast at World Cup

England’s Dani Gibson and Freya Kemp impressed (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Dani Gibson and Freya Kemp impressed (Nigel French/PA)

Sophia Dunkley hails Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson after England beat Scotland

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Live blogs

UPDATES - A34 blocked and long delays due to 'overturned trailer'

UPDATES - A34 blocked and long delays due to 'overturned trailer'

RECAP- Roads re-open on A34 after multi-vehicle crash

Live - Critical incident declared as A&E hit by ‘unprecedented' demand

Live - Critical incident declared as A&E hit by ‘unprecedented' demand

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

RECAP - Critical incident declared as A&E hit by ‘unprecedented' demand

LIVE: Crash near A303 causing traffic with emergency services at the scene

LIVE: Crash near A303 causing traffic with emergency services at the scene

LIVE: Crash near A303 closes road as 'casualty' rushed to hospital

Business

All remaining Quiz stores in the UK will be closing after the business entered administration

All remaining Quiz stores in the UK will be closing after the business entered administration

UK fashion retailer to shut last 20 stores this weekend after entering administration

Andover Jobs Fair

Andover Jobs Fair

Hundreds attend jobs fair as popular event returns to town

Plans submitted to convert part of building into small business units

Letters

Age Concern Hampshire is helping hundreds of people aged 50 and over stay active through its social groups.

Age Concern Hampshire is helping hundreds of people aged 50 and over stay active through its social groups.

Age Concern Hampshire

'Social groups helping over 50s stay confident, mobile and socially connected'

MP Kit Malthouse

MP Kit Malthouse

'We were told the North Wessex Downs were protected, they’re not'

Morris dancers outside The Greyhound in Broughton.

Morris dancers outside The Greyhound in Broughton.

'Morris dancing isn’t just alive - it’s thriving, one exuberant hop at a time'

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Hampshire Constabulary

Police hunt for 40-year-old man in Hampshire in connection with an assault

Social media ban for under 16s

Harrow Way Community School

Hampshire MP and school welcome plans to ban under-16s from social media

A new dementia support service is launching in Southampton and Hampshire.

New dementia support service launching across Hampshire

Mayor of Test Valley Cllr Linda Lashbrook with Mayor of Andover Cllr Tony Burley.

Andover Town Council

Andover mayor attends art exhibition, concert and pride events in June

There are so many reasons why Andover, Hampshire, is a great place to live

Andover Appreciation Campaign: Reasons why our town is a great place to live

Michael Gove will be the prime minister of a fictional cabinet in The Wargame (Maja Smiejkowska/PA)

New show sees Michael Gove navigate war with Russia as fictional prime minister

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National News

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

The King will publish his tax bills (PA)

The King will publish his tax bills (PA)

King to make history and publish his personal tax bill

England fans enjoy street entertainment in Boston (Nick Potts/PA)

England fans enjoy street entertainment in Boston (Nick Potts/PA)

England fans arrive in Boston as city bids farewell to Tartan Army

Staples such as potatoes could be particularly exposed in terms of the pressure on family budgets, Save Soil said (Nick Ansell/PA)

Staples such as potatoes could be particularly exposed in terms of the pressure on family budgets, Save Soil said (Nick Ansell/PA)

Household food bills ‘risk pressure from degraded soil and climate volatility’

Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander messaged Lord Mandelson (Henry Nicholls/PA)

Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander messaged Lord Mandelson (Henry Nicholls/PA)

SNP calls for probe into Scottish Secretary over Mandelson meeting

Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA)

Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA)

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

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