Clients from leading disability charity Enham Trust, many of whom use wheelchairs and had never ridden a bicycle before, recently took part in an accessible bicycle trial. [Read more…]
Archives for July 2015
Speeders Caught in Hatherden
Police conducted a speed enforcement session in Hatherden near Andover on Sunday 4th July resulting in three drivers being stopped for excess speed. [Read more…]
Andover Army Officer to Become Highest Ranked Female Ever
An Army officer based in Andover will become the highest ranked female ever when Brigadier Susan Ridge becomes Major General Susan Ridge, the new Director General Army Legal Services. [Read more…]
Local Companies Support Interview Skills Day at John Hanson School
Representatives from a diverse range of local businesses were invited into John Hanson School last week, to provide invaluable interview experience for 160 Year 10 pupils. [Read more…]
Car on Fire Between Tesco and Folly Roundabout
We’ve had a report of a car on fire between the Tesco roundabout and Folly Roundabout / Magic Roundabout. [Read more…]
Attempted Criminal Damage at Fairways Last Night
Andover Police are looking for suspects after an attempt to damage the tyres of a van in Fairways, Fyfield Road in Weyhill near Andover was made overnight. [Read more…]
Andover Gets More Connected via Superfast Broadband
Andover has progressed to get faster broadband with the announcement that three of the new Superfast Broadband cabinets in Andover have gone live. [Read more…]
Harrow Way Teacher Wins Two Teacher of the Year Awards
Harrow Way Community School’s Elaine Escritt is Hampshire’s Netball Teacher of the Year 2015 and winner of the South Region Teacher of the Year Award 2015. [Read more…]
Council Helps Eve’s Garden Grow
Test Valley Borough Council has awarded a £500 Business Incentive Grant to Andover-based artist and entrepreneur, Christine Dodd, to support her new business, Eve’s Garden. [Read more…]
Andover Police Hunt Nuisance Motorcyclists
Andover Police are investigating after receiving calls regarding two motorcyclists who have been seen riding on footpaths and swearing at members of the public today (Sunday 5th July). [Read more…]
Andover Strongman to go for World Records on Home Turf
An Andover strongman is hoping to beat two world records at the upcoming British Powerlifting Union (BPU) Championships to be held at Andover Leisure Centre this weekend (4th / 5th July). [Read more…]
Hole-in-one Marks Charlton Golf Club’s 1st Birthday
It turned out to be more than just a birthday celebration at the Charlton Lakeside Pavilion Golf Course recently when one putter recorded the club’s first ever hole-in-one. [Read more…]
Andover Children Get Inspired by Sport
More than 2,000 children from schools across Hampshire, including Andover, were given the opportunity to get active and try something new at the Sport Hampshire and Isle of Wight Games. [Read more…]
Former Soldier Attacked near Floral Way
A former soldier who suffers from PTSD and has been helped by Veterans In Action and is still involved with the charity, was attacked on his way home near Floral Way last night. [Read more…]
Minute Silence for Tunisia Attack Victims
Test Valley Borough Council will be observing the nationwide one minute silence on Friday at 12 noon, in memory of those killed in the Tunisia attacks. [Read more…]
Hampshire Public Health Warning as Heatwave Hits Level 3
The Met Office has today issued a Level 3 Heatwave Alert for the area meaning a 90% probability of heatwave conditions between 0900 today (Wednesday) and 2100 on Thursday. [Read more…]
Do You Have a Couple of Hours to Spare Each Week?
Are you a friendly, social, caring person? Do you have a couple of hours to spare each week? Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for volunteer befrienders. [Read more…]
Jonathan’s Ultra-Marathon Race for Andover and District Mencap
On Saturday 11th July, Jonathan Marval will be running the ultimate challenge race and raising money for Andover and District Mencap at the same time. [Read more…]