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3 days ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Charles Elliman

4 1/1 Andover's Endeavour Primary School has won the gold prize in the 2025 Caterers’ Challenge. The national competition, part of Veg Power's "Eat Them to Defeat Them" campaign, recognises catering teams making a significant, positive impact in schools. Endeavour Primary School's victory comes with a £500 cash prize, a trophy, and an all-expenses-paid trip to the LACA Main Event, where the trophy will be presented.

4 days ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Charles Elliman

2 1/1 AN OWL rescued by police officers in the middle of winter has made a full recovery. The police saved a Tawny Owl in February and, after a stint in a wildlife rescue centre, it has been released back into the wild. The police said on Facebook: "Back in February, Country Watch officers were out on patrol at night through the rural areas of Test Valley, when they came across this poorly Tawny Owl in the road near West Tytherley.

4 days ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Charles Elliman

Sir Lewis Hamilton might have something to say about my dietary choices, but with his season going the way it is, perhaps the seven-time world champion could learn a thing or two from me. And who even needs a Ferrari when you can floor it in a Subaru Forester? Close your eyes and you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference in brake horsepower. I even managed to keep up with a Lotus and a McLaren—though I have the pace car’s 50mph speed cap to thank for that.

4 days ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Charles Elliman

3 1/1 A young entrepreneur has been named a finalist for a national award. Sasha Mitchell, founder of Chell Web & Design in St Mary Bourne, is in the running for Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards. This marks her second consecutive year as a finalist. Sasha said: "To be named a finalist for a second year running is such an honour. So much love and energy goes into this business.

4 days ago | andoveradvertiser.co.uk | Charles Elliman

3 1/1 A high street pub is set to host a 10-day cider festival. The John Russell Fox in Andover will be hosting the festival from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, July 6. A range of ciders, including traditional apple ciders, perries, and flavoured ciders, will be available during this period. All ciders are vegan and vegetarian-friendly.