Andover

On Friday, October 2, 2026,12,000 pupils took part in the biggest game of
Simon says in over 42 schools across Hampshire. The event celebrates 25 years of the Hampshire-based charity Simon Says, and it is hoped that, together, the schools will raise vital funds to help the charity continue supporting children and young people through the devastating loss
of a loved one. Elson Infant School in Gosport were just one of the schools that took part in the challenge and are now recognised as a 'Champion School' for the charity.

Pictured is: (back l-r) Sarah Duffy, executive headteacher for Elson and Gomer Infant Schools, Hayley Page, head of school at Elson Infant School and Amanda Hughes, family support lead at Simon Says with (front l-r) Ben Cook, Harry Gilliland-Sheehan, Erin Gaskin, Jonny Waite and Stanley Scott.

Picture: Sarah Standing (021026-8727)

Schoolchildren take part in biggest ever game of Simon Says

From L-R: Katie, Chris and Kerry

Trio to set off on 46-mile walk to raise money for cancer charity

The fire, now under control, started from a combine harvester.

Praise for firefighters after devastating blaze

Members of the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority board after the inaugural meeting. From left to right, Steve Pitt, Sarah Bogle, George Madgwick, Nick Adams-King and Jonathan Bacon. Picture: LDRS

New £1.3bn devolution authority promises to help deprived areas

Kitchen worktop generic

Magnet to close two kitchen showrooms in Hampshire

Patricia Elliot being driven in an Aston Martin at Thruxton Race Circuit near Andover

Watch: Hampshire 98-year-old hits 130mph at Thruxton race track

Mexican food chain Zambrero says it is targeting Portsmouth and Hampshire

Restaurant chain targets Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and Gosport

Annabel Townsend on her BMX bike which has been stolen.

Relief as stolen BMX returned to young athlete

Santander is to close 44 branches across the UK as part of a wider UK programme of closures that will put 291 jobs at risk, including three branches in Hampshire.

Santander announce raft of bank closures

Stagecoach bus

Stagecoach South honours veterans with free travel on VE 80 Day

LAUNCH: The team from Barnbrook Systems and Flair, including managing director Andrew Barnett (third right) and finance director Anna Barnett (fourth right), present Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance with £2,000 to mark the start of their support for the charity

Barnbrook lifts off with air ambulance

Glass smashed over mans head in assault at Wetherspoons

A man has been sentenced for more than two years after stabbing a man in Andover.

Man jailed after slashing victim in stomach with knife

A Great Grey Owl at the Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover, Hampshire

Excitement soars for launch of Winter Woodland Lights event

Vehicle overturns on A-road with emergency services in attendance

Halloween decorated Stagecoach bus

Stagecoach teams in Andover, Portsmouth, and Chichester celebrate Halloween with...
Stagecoach South is proud to announce the success of its recent Halloween fundraising initiative, which saw its teams in Andover, Portsmouth, and Chichester raise a remarkable £1,396.61 for local charities.
Darragh Morris

The Oasis superfan has said the band's reunion is the "best thing that's happened for a long time". The 49-year-old, from Andover in Hampshire, who also has several tattoos of Oasis, said next year "can't come quick enough" following the Gallagher brother's announcement of their reunion tour in 2025. Issue date: Wednesday August 28, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Oasis Superfan. Photo credit should read: John Smallbones/PA Wire

Oasis superfan has £12,000 worth of memorabilia

Winter Swan-Miller, 37, was jailed for life after murdering 62-year-old Stuart Crocker in his flat in Andover in 2023.

Woman jailed after murdering man and posting about it on TikTok

The case against Hartlepool man Mohammed Salah Uddin was heard at London's Central Criminal Court.

Pervert admits to spree of street sex attacks on four women in one day

Sublime £2.9m countryside house offers picturesque views

South Western Railway (SWR) said services are being cancelled between Andover and Salisbury due to a gas leak.
Photo: Network Rail/PA Wire

Gas leak causing major train delays - lines blocked between stations

The crash took place outside the The Hawk Inn pub at Sarson Lane, in Amport near Andover. Picture: Google Street View.

Elderly woman dies in collision outside pub as female arrested

Undated family handout photo issued by Dorset Police of nine-year-old Zac Roe, from Andover in Hampshire, who died in a car crash in East Woodyates on Monday. Dorset Police were called to a report of a crash on the A354 Salisbury Road involving a cattle transporter truck and trailer, a white Ford Transit van, and a grey Citroen car at 5:21pm.

Family pays tribute to 'little angel' who died in multi-vehicle crash

Sussex traffic and travel. Photo: Sussex World / stock image

Heavy delays on A303 following road closure due to road incident

There are fears rough sleepers could die on the streets as a result of the changes to funding

Fears cost-cutting plans will lead to rough sleepers dying in the street

Adrian Blake, of Andover, died after being hit by a Porsche Panamera while cycling. Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

Family pay tribute to "loving" father who died after being hit by car

The collision took place in New Street, Andover, last month. Picture: Google Street View.

Cyclist, 62, dies in hospital after being hit by Porsche
A 62-year-old cyclist has died after being hit by a car and suffering a life-threatening head injury.
Freddie Webb

From left, Sam Ryder, Olly Murs and Beverley Knight will be playing at CarFest this summer

CarFest 2024: All you need to know

The 36 year-old man appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates Court today (Wednesday 10 January) and admitted to the the sexual assault in Southsea.

Two people arrested after warehouse burglary

Police are appealing for information following a collision involving a man in his 60s and a car. (Pic: TSPL)

Cyclist in 60s taken to hospital with life threatening head injury

Police are looking for witnesses after a crash in Andover.

Cyclist left with life-threatening injury after collision with Porsche

Hampshire traffic

Delays as traffic incident blocks busy Hampshire highway

Hampshire firefighters fought a bungalow blaze near Andover on January 22

Bungalow roof completely destroyed following serious blaze

Wessex Archaeology, working with Southern Water, discovered a Roman grave and coin - pictured - during archeological investigations along the route of a pipeline for Havant Thicket reservoir

Roman remains discovered along pipeline route for Havant Thicket reservoir

Chris Brown. Pic Hants police

Motorcyclist who died in crash was a “wonderful” man as family pay tribute

Hambledon's Justin Behrens, right, took three wickets in his side's SPL Division 1 victory over Portsmouth. Picture: Keith Woodland

Hambledon’s ‘great escape’ remains on after routing Portsmouth for 88

Police

Motorcyclist aged in 50s dies after collision with lorry, police confirm

Green Meadow is among the homes earmarked for closure

Seven care homes in Hampshire are set for closure by county council

Portsmouth’s Daniel Wimble top edges a sweep at Ventnor bowler Henry Bartlett ….. and is caught by Tom Friend. Picture by Dave Reynolds.

Portsmouth’s winning Southern Premier League run ended in absorbing contest

Matt Hooper top scored for Andover in their win at Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Ex-Zimbabwe internationals help Andover condemn Portsmouth to SPL defeat

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Delays expected after one died and two hospitalised in crash

Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision this morning.

Woman dead and two people hospitalised after crash

Ambulance

Motorcyclist, aged in 50s, fighting for life after collision

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) patient Ivor Godfrey-Davis, left, 73, from Andover, Hampshire, with his blood stem cell donor, Mark Jones, 54, from Witham, Essex, as they meet for the first time after the life-saving donation, at the offices of DKMS in London. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Hampshire man given days to live meets stem cell donor who saved his life

Portchester's Brett Pitman has scored 32 goals in 23 Wessex League fixtures in 2022/23. Picture by Nathan Lipsham

Where does Brett Pitman stand in bid to break Wessex League goal record?

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are recruiting staff

Colin Norton is now top of the Cuestars Masters Tour rankings

Gosport’s Colin Norton takes over top spot in Cuestars Masters Tour rankings

Warrick, Mr Chakraborty, Georgina Bird-Lieberman and Shona Mackie. Pic Southampton Hospital

Boy who suffers rare brain aneurysm survives as skull is stitched into back

Portsmouth (orange/black) v Andover. Picture by Keith Woodland

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Trained counsellors are there to help people who have suffered a loss

Ad Feature Free bereavement counselling service for south coast

Matt Wake pictured during his time at US Portsmouth. Picture: Neil Marshall

New Portsmouth RFC head coach Wake: Rebuilding the squad was never my intention

Police removed a wrecked Range Rover from a ditch in Andover after the driver swerved to avoid an animal. Picture: Hampshire Roads Policing Unit.

Hampshire driver wrecks Range Rover

Hambledon's Matt De Villiers has set a new Southern Premier League seasonal runscoring record.

Hambledon’s Matt De Villiers sets new Southern Premier League run record – and t...

A thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office. Picture: GUILLAUME SOUVANT/AFP via Getty Images

Thunderstorm warning issued for these parts of Hampshire

Waterlooville's Josh McGregor survives a shout for LBW in his side's loss to Andover.
Picture: Keith Woodland

South African batter De Villiers extends stunning start to Hambledon career with...