Andover Town FC remain sixth in the uhlsport Hampshire Premier League (Senior Division) following a 2–1 defeat away to Whitehill & Bordon on Saturday 3rd May Despite having three games in hand over most teams above them Town were unable to close the gap on the top five in a closely fought contest at The Daly Ground The hosts – nicknamed the Stags – took the lead in the first half and although Andover responded with an equaliser Whitehill & Bordon found a second goal in the latter stages to secure all three points Forward Oli Graham netted the winner for the home side capping off a determined performance that moves Whitehill & Bordon up to 36 points and gives them a realistic chance of a mid-table finish Andover Town’s lone goal offered a glimpse of hope during the second half but the team were ultimately left frustrated as the hosts held on in front of their supporters The result leaves Town sixth in the table on 49 points from 27 games Colden Common have already sealed the league title with 68 points while Liss Athletic hold second place after an emphatic 11–0 win over Sway and Hedge End Rangers all sit ahead of Andover although the local side’s remaining fixtures still offer the chance to climb higher in the final weeks of the season Rookwood-based fans will be hoping Andover Town can bounce back quickly as they look to finish the campaign on a high Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email Previous Savage Support Crew Donates £500 to Andover Mind Instagram Donkeys Prove You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It Copyright © 2018-2025 Andover Radio & Love Andover| Designed by Rob Francis - Hosting by WebCosy Time is running out for residents across Hampshire – including those here in Andover – to share their views on key service proposals that could shape the future of public services in the county Hampshire County Council’s Future Services Consultation – Spring 2025 is due to close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 7 May and local voices are urgently needed to help influence major changes that could impact everything from road repairs to post-16 transport and adult day care provision Although some proposed changes focus on services in Winchester and Basingstoke the consultation addresses wider cost-cutting measures that will affect the county as a whole – including residents here in Test Valley The County Council is currently facing a budget shortfall of at least £97.6 million for 2025/26 and is considering a number of measures to reduce costs With many of these proposals affecting vulnerable residents the Council is encouraging people across Hampshire to provide their feedback before final decisions are made this summer Residents can respond online at www.hants.gov.uk/future-services-consultation Have your say before it’s too late – every voice counts Previous Fire Service Changes Response to Automatic Alarms from August PHOTOS: Petr Čech Joins Vixens for Victory at Jon Baxter Charity Shield A former Rookwood School pupil has returned to his roots inspiring current students with his remarkable journey from Andover to international engineering and volunteering success Yaviin Jayasoma attended Rookwood from Reception through to Year 11 he left the school in 2019 with exceptional GCSE results – five grade 9s He went on to study at Bishops Grammar School Yaviin is now studying Mechanical Automotive Engineering at the University of Southampton on a course that includes both a placement year and a master’s year Currently on placement with Fortescue Zero Yaviin is contributing to an innovative project converting a 70-tonne bulldozer to run on battery power instead of diesel The role places him at the forefront of engineering solutions focused on sustainability Yaviin took part in a two-week volunteering project in Uganda helping to build a playground for local schoolchildren he’ll continue his mission in Kenya with Play Action International transforming a bare school field into a vibrant playground to support education and wellbeing through play Yaviin recently returned to Rookwood School to share his story with pupils and his commitment to using his skills to make a positive impact Yaviin has launched a fundraising campaign via JustGiving For more on this inspiring former pupil and his journey from local schoolboy to global changemaker, visit the Rookwood School website or search for his JustGiving campaign online Previous Beardy Gardener’s Garden Gathering: A Day of Gardening Fire Service Changes Response to Automatic Alarms from August Come and join the celebrations today at the Foresters Arms for a V.E Day 80th Anniversary Street Party With an incredible lineup of live music and community spirit and Union Jacks – it’s a day to remember and celebrate Proudly supported by Andover Radio & Love Andover Two miniature donkeys at a Hampshire wildlife charity have become unexpected social media stars after stealing their own birthday cake during a light-hearted celebration the much-loved residents of the Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover were caught on camera helping themselves to their specially prepared treats during a video marking their 17th birthdays Animal carers Ryan and Jennie had gone to great lengths to decorate the cakes with all of the donkeys’ favourite donkey-friendly ingredients But before they could get the perfect birthday snap the cheeky pair took matters into their own hooves Despite Ryan’s comedic protests of “We’re not ready yet!” the donkeys were already tucking in – much to the delight of online viewers The moment was shared as a Reel on the Trust’s official Instagram account and has since attracted plenty of laughs and love from followers You can watch the clip here: instagram.com/reel/DJG5kZ_zT8V View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hawk Conservancy Trust (@hawkconservancy) Visitors to the Hawk Conservancy Trust can meet Mickey and Molly in person every day alongside breathtaking flying displays and a wide range of birds of prey The award-winning visitor attraction is based just outside Andover and continues to delight families and animal lovers all year round Previous Andover Town FC Remain Sixth After Narrow Defeat at Whitehill & Bordon Beardy Gardener’s Garden Gathering: A Day of Gardening After a week of unseasonably warm sunshine temperatures across the UK – including here in Andover – are set to dip this Bank Holiday weekend with cooler air and the chance of isolated showers moving in with sunny intervals expected through the morning with temperatures in Andover peaking around 16°C Sunday is forecast to be the chilliest of the long weekend Temperatures will hover in the low double digits with a noticeable breeze throughout the day and while it’s expected to remain dry for most a jacket might be needed for those heading outdoors Monday continues the trend with a mix of cloud and sunshine particularly to the south and east of the region Andover will see highs of around 15°C with moderate winds and slightly increased humidity levels Still a great day to get outside – just with an extra layer in tow If you’re enjoying the weekend closer to home and Rooksbury Mill offer lovely walks even with the cooler forecast – just remember your waterproofs especially on Sunday and Monday when showers are more likely especially along the south coast or towards eastern England Gusts and scattered rain may affect plans across some areas with dry conditions continuing thanks to high pressure across much of the UK it will feel increasingly pleasant as the week goes on Previous Street Edge Town in Thriller Played in Memory of Emma-Leigh Ryan Shipton Bellinger-Born Woman Becomes World’s Oldest Person at 115