Archives for January 2014

The Upper Guildhall is currently closed for refurbishment until next month as work is done both inside and out. Villagio’s Restaurant downstairs is still open and not affected. [Read more…]

We have received a report that River Way has been closed off by Police at both ends who are also on the estate. (Updated 10.10pm Sunday 26th January) [Read more…]

This is Annie Potter from Basingstoke, aged 16, last seen on Wednesday 22nd January 2014 and has apparently been seen in Andover. [Read more…]

Local vintage furnishings retailer La di da has been selected to be the Annie Sloan paint shop in Andover, finally giving the town an outlet for the quality chalk based paint manufacturer. [Read more…]

Around 10 firefighters from Andover and a senior officer were called to deal with a road traffic collision just off the A30 at Stockbridge yesterday (Thursday 23rd January) around 2.10pm. [Read more…]

If you would like to reach a bigger market with your business then why not attend the brand new Andover Farmers’ and Crafts Market starting in March. [Read more…]

As part of Big Energy Saving Week (27-31 January), Hampshire County Council is encouraging people to sign up to Switch Hampshire and see if they can save money on their energy bills. [Read more…]

Scrub clearance will begin at Anton Lakes Local Nature Reserve week commencing Monday 27th January as part of the Natural England Higher Level Stewardship. [Read more…]

Andover Town Council together with Abbotts Ann and Penton Mewsey Parish Councils have been awarded grants as part of Hampshire County Council’s First World War & D-Day Grant initiative. [Read more…]

Those involved in poaching are being warned to stay away from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight following the successful prosecution of three men for poaching near Andover. [Read more…]

The Lights seems to get busier and busier each year and 2014 will see some famous (and infamous) acts appear including Jimmy Carr, Omid Djalili, Shappi Khorsandi, Rob Newman and Roy “Chubby” Brown. [Read more…]

The planning application for work at the old Approach / BP Garage has now been submitted to Test Valley Borough Council. [Read more…]

The has been an accident on the Smannell Road in Andover and the Air Ambulance is currently in attendance. [Read more…]

Broadway Garage in Suffolk Road are offering an MOT for just £19.99 – a reduction of £34.86 on the normal price of £54.85. [Read more…]

Andover Town has had a sneak preview of a couple of the tracks on the new In Darklight EP – and they are really really good! [Read more…]

The Environment Agency have issued flood alerts for villages around Andover despite the dryer weather today, as the rain continues to fall in the area. [Read more…]

Test Valley Borough Council agreed to publish its Revised Local Plan for public consultation at a full council meeting on 8th January. [Read more…]

Where can I get a breakfast in Andover? A question that has cropped up regularly on Facebook and Twitter – so we’ve put a list of places together. [Read more…]

Hampshire County Council are offering a free “Get Up to Speed Broadband and Business Support Workshop” for SMEs in Andover on Friday 28th February. [Read more…]