Andover Town FC are back in action this weekend with a tough away fixture against league leaders Locks Heath on Saturday, 25 October, kicking off at 3.00pm.

Residents across Upper Clatford, Goodworth Clatford, Anna Valley, and Abbotts Ann are being invited to join Andover Trees United for a special Community Tree Planting Day on Saturday, 22 November 2025, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm at Bury Hill Meadows Nature Reserve.

Students from Winton Academy and Andover College took part in an inspiring day of factory tours and industry engagement to mark Make UK’s National Manufacturing Day, celebrating the strength of global manufacturing right here in the Test Valley.

Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in business has entered administration as part of a national restructuring process, placing several branches at risk of closure.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision on the A343 Salisbury Road near Andover on Saturday evening (18 October). Emergency services were called just after 6.45pm to reports of a collision involving a black Audi S4 and a beige Honda CBR motorcycle on the northbound carriageway between Abbotts Ann and Kentsboro. The motorcyclist, a 32-year-old man from Bracknell, sustained a serious arm injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.

St Hubert Lodge in Andover has proudly presented a cheque for £6,500 to Andover NeighbourCare, following a successful Black Tie charity evening held in April 2025 at Newbury Racecourse. The event, organised by Worshipful Master Martin Ricketts and Charity Steward Tim Baxter, featured an auction of promises and a lively evening of entertainment. Guests were generous in their support of the chosen charity, Andover NeighbourCare — Martin’s selected cause for his year in office.

Andover resident Adam Rimmer is set to take on a rather unusual challenge this weekend — running the Andover Half Marathon on 26th October in a pair of Crocs — all in aid of local charity Finding Freedom From Abuse. Having completed the Andover Half Marathon for the past two years, Adam decided it was time to push his limits even further.

Chapel Arts Studios is delighted to present Hampshire-based artist Ed Saye at the Chapel Gallery in Andover, with his new solo exhibition Once Emerged from the Grey of Night, running from 16 October to 15 November. This striking new body of work has been created in response to Chapel Arts’ 2025 curatorial theme of remembrance. The theme led Ed to reflect on the nearby…

Test Valley Borough Council has issued a detailed statement on the long-running scaffolding surrounding the Ladbrokes building on Andover High Street, saying it shares residents’ frustration and remains committed to seeing the matter resolved.

Andover’s newest hotspot, Vicolo Lounge, officially opened its doors on Wednesday 15th October — and it’s already proving to be a big hit with locals. Our photographer, Daniel Ghita, was there throughout the evening capturing the atmosphere — from people raising glasses to the first cheers echoing through the building. The stylish new venue, located in the former Barclays Bank building on the High Street, welcomed guests for breakfast and lunch on opening day.

Tributes have been paid to Nicki Strong, Head of Communications and Marketing at Racing Welfare, who passed away suddenly at her home in Andover on 5 October 2025, aged 41.

Test Valley Borough Council has launched a new Rural Business and Community Enterprise Fund, offering grants between £1,000 and £10,000 to support rural enterprises and community organisations across the borough.

The scaffolding surrounding the Ladbrokes building on Andover High Street has now stood for more than three years. What began as a necessary safety measure has become a long-term blot on the town centre, frustrating residents, traders, and visitors alike.

A man has been charged following a proactive police operation in Andover on Monday, 13 October.

Marc Burford Announces New Album Hope and Heart – Out October 17, 2025 Singer-songwriter and producer Marc Burford returns this autumn with his highly anticipated new album, Hope and Heart, set for release on 17th October 2025. Drawing inspiration from some of his most beloved records by Neil Young, Mumford & Sons, Ry X, and Bob Dylan, the album weaves together themes of resilience, reflection, and optimism.

If parking charges are the new tourist tax, Andover is the friendly exception. It’s one of the few places where popping in for a bakery treat or quick errand won’t hammer your wallet with a steep fee just for stopping.

A vibrant new café bar, Vicolo Lounge, has opened its doors today in Andover High Street, transforming the former Barclays Bank into a stylish community hangout.

Andover Open 2025 wrapped up on Sunday 5 October at The Wolversdene Club and The Hayward Suite, with Adam Guyatt lifting the Karl Baxter Trophy after a high-quality final against Martin Gurd.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance responded to 182 emergency call-outs across the region in September 2025, supporting patients day and night in communities including Andover and the wider Test Valley.

Hampshire County Council plans to consult later this month on updates to its School Transport Policy and its Post-16 Transport Policy for the 2026/27 academic year.

Police are appealing for witnesses, information and footage following a robbery on the Anton Lakes footpath in Andover between 11.00 pm and 11.55 pm on Monday 29 September.

Poundland has confirmed its Andover store at 11–15 High Street will not close, after reaching a new agreement with the landlord.

Andover 29 – Bognor 36 It was a case of what might have been for Saxon Safety-sponsored Andover, as they surrendered a half-time lead to fall to their first defeat of the season at the hands of Bognor. The ‘All Blacks’ were left to rue a series of costly errors, with lapses in discipline and decision-making ultimately proving their undoing in a match they had controlled for long periods.

Local cycling enthusiast Brian Elsey, a lifelong Andover resident and well-known figure in the town’s cycling and BMX community, has achieved an incredible comeback after a devastating accident left doctors doubting he would ever ride again. In 2023, Brian suffered a serious crash that resulted in multiple leg fractures and a dislocated knee — injuries so severe that he came close to losing his foot entirely.

Andover’s Curry’s store has been buzzing with energy this week as staff, volunteers and children from local charity Kids on Track have been taking part in a week-long Cycle Challenge, aiming to pedal an incredible 428 miles – the distance across the Curry’s Southwest region and back again – all to raise money for the charity. The event, hosted by Curry’s Andover, began on…