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Accident causes long delays

12:30pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

ONE lane has been closed this morning causing long delays due to a multi-vehicle accident on A303 eastbound between the A34 Bullington Cross and the M3 J8/A30.

Howzat for a total?

4:40pm Monday 5th January 2009

THE son of Appleshaw rector the Rev Canon Ian Tomlinson was the country’s top first class wicket taker last season.

Unwanted gifts? Top tips on returning goods

2:30pm Monday 5th January 2009

HAMPSHIRE County Council is offering consumer advice to shoppers seeking the best deals or returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts. With so many offers and savings on the high street it can sometimes be difficult to establish which offers present the best value for money.

Bankers bring a festive touch

10:20am Monday 5th January 2009

A TEAM of eight staff from Lloyds TSB’s local Commercial Banking – including two from Andover – spent a day at Naomi House children’s hospice helping to decorate the house for Christmas.

‘Be Your Best’ and take up challenge

9:50am Monday 5th January 2009

THE Be Your Best Foundation's Global Rock Challenge, which aims to show children they don’t need alcohol, tobacco or drugs to have fun, has been awarded a grant of £5,000 by Hampshire County Council.

I’ll take that says Jenny

Winner: Jenny Hudgell (centre) receives a cheque for £1,000 from Give or Take’s Chloe Ammonds-Nutt and Andover Sound breakfast presenter Adrian Clarks

9:30am Monday 5th January 2009

AN Andover woman has won £1,000 in a competition devised by Andover Sound and local business Give or Take.

One more day for Woolworths

9:15am Monday 5th January 2009

THE closure of Andover’s Woolworths has been delayed by a day due to it still having a large amount of stock to sell.

Ice warning for Hampshire's road users

8:25am Monday 5th January 2009

AS weather forecasters predict sub-zero temperatures over the next few days and commuters return to work on Monday after the Christmas break, Hampshire County Council is standing-by with over 100 dedicated salting staff and dozens of lorries for the cold snap ahead.

Fun run benefits two

2:10pm Sunday 4th January 2009

TWO charities are set to benefit from the 22nd fun run which is taking place in Stockbridge on 11 January.

Grant cash still available

10:10am Sunday 4th January 2009

GRANT money is still available to any groups such as parish councils, village hall committees and community centres that would like to undertake improvement projects.


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