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Oaktrack Smallholding Welcomes Visitors for Open Farm Sunday 2026
19+ hour, 41+ min ago (196+ words) Oaktrack Smallholding is set to open its gates once again this summer as part of the national Open Farm Sunday celebrations. Taking place on Sunday 7th June 2026 from 11: 00am to 3: 00pm, this year marks the eighth consecutive year that the smallholding has taken…...
Andover Jobs Fair Returns To Connect Local Employers With Jobseekers
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (357+ words) The organisers of the 2026 Andover Jobs Fair are preparing to welcome jobseekers and employers from across the region when the event returns to The Lights theatre this summer. The free event will take place on Wednesday 17 June 2026 from 9. 30am until 12. 30pm and…...
Whitchurch Open Air Theatre Returns With Weekend Of Family Entertainment
22+ hour, 15+ min ago (292+ words) Families looking for affordable days out in Hampshire can enjoy a weekend of live entertainment this summer as Whitchurch Open Air Theatre returns from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July 2026. The popular family event will feature three exciting children's theatre productions across…...
Test Valley Borough Council Responds To Powder Monkey Closure Reports
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (283+ words) Test Valley Borough Council has confirmed that Powder Monkey has temporarily closed its doors in Andover town centre. The business, which operates from the iconic Guildhall building in the heart of the High Street, only opened in September last year…...
Councillor "honoured" as new Test Valley Mayor elected
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (158+ words) A new Mayor has been elected to represent Test Valley for the coming year. At the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 13 May, Councillor Linda Lashbrook, ward member for Charlton and the Pentons, was chosen as the borough's new Mayor. She…...
Andover Internet sensation to be thrown week-long Birthday Bash " Love Andover & 95. 9 FM Andover Radio
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (393+ words) Andover Internet sensation to be thrown week-long Birthday Bash loveandover. com With over 40 million views on a single Instagram post alone Angola, possibly the most famous Secretary Bird, is being thrown a week-long Birthday Bash to celebrate his eighth "hatchday…...
Andover Dog Groomer Begins Exciting New Chapter with Bark at The Moon " Love Andover & 95. 9 FM Andover Radio
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (647+ words) A familiar face to many local dog owners is preparing to begin an exciting new chapter in Andover's pet care scene, as Michelle Murphy-Packer launches her independent grooming business, Bark at The Moon, on 1st June. Based within Barks "N' Bubbles,…...
Teenager to Abseil Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower in Dad's Memory
4+ day, 8+ min ago (415+ words) This Saturday (16 May), just one week after turning 16, local school girl from Danebury School Stockbridge, Imogen Poole, will be joining Humanimal Trust CEO, Joe Bailey, alongside Trustees and other brave supporters, as they abseil down Portsmouth's iconic Spinnaker Tower. Imogen…...
High Street Banking Hit As Santander Closes Andover Branch " Love Andover & 95. 9 FM Andover Radio
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (379+ words) Santander has officially closed its branch in Andover, marking the end of another high street bank presence in the town centre. The branch at 33 High Street closed permanently at 3pm yesterday (Monday 12 May), following a review by Santander into how customers…...
Why Pok'mon Go players will be out in force this summer
5+ day, 22+ min ago (224+ words) As one of the biggest mobile games ever, Niantic's Pok'mon Go has been experienced by millions of players on the planet. In Andover, plus the surrounding areas, there are members of the community who explore local locations while catching Pok'mon....