Andover Advertiser

1 day ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Isabella Holliday

Hoppy Pets, run by Rob and Amanda Baggott, will open a store at Grateley Business Park near Andover on May 24, having worked as an online shop since 2022. READ MORE: PICTURES: 16 cats and kittens searching for their forever homes - can you help? The business focuses on safe, natural and healthy treats primarily for rabbits and guinea pigs. Amanda said: "We had three rabbits of our own and I was a bit fed up of buying treats for the rabbits full of colours and glues holding them together.

1 day ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Tom Leaman

Philip Scott, 35, now living in Acreman Street in Sherborne, Dorset, pleaded guilty to the offence at Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on Monday (May 12). The assault took place at Scott’s home in Ludgershall on December 29, 2024. During the hearing, magistrates were shown photographs of extensive bruising on the victim’s arms.

2 days ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Molly Court

The Corrie villain said 'in terms of characters to have a go at, this is in my mind as good as it gets to push yourself and test yourself on' (Image: Fabio De Paola/PA) A Coronation Street star has broken their silence as their exit looms after only six months on the ITV soap. Joe Layton, who plays Corrie newcomer Mick Michaelis has said playing the role in Weatherfield for only a short amount of time has been a “real gift”.

3 days ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

Fostering (Image: Hampshire County Council) A series of events will be held this month to give people the chance to find out more about fostering. Hampshire County Council is hosting the events during Foster Care Fortnight, which runs from May 12 to May 25. The events will allow people to hear first-hand experiences from current foster carers and staff. The council said the events will provide an insight into Hampshire's "inclusive fostering community".

3 days ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Kimberley Barber

2 1/1 An 'action-packed wonderland' for kids is set for Hampshire this summer. CarFest, which takes place in Overton, has announced its KidsFest 2025 plans. The annual family-fundraising festival is held each year at Laverstoke Park Farm and was founded by radio icon and car fan Chris Evans in 2011, with the first festival taking place the following year.