Andover

Lorry trailer ripped off after crashing into bridge

The crash happened on Charlton Road at around 3.41pm today, Friday, August 23.
Police and firefighters attended the scene, and safely evacuated the driver.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service cleared debris from the road and police subs…

Kinaxia Hampshire Depot Joins the National Network

Kinaxia Logistics has expanded its capacity to transport freight classified as hazardous goods after its Hampshire depot joined a specialist national distribution network.
Lambert Brothers has become a member of the Hazchem Network, providing services …

Easter Monday washout sparks travel warning

Heavy rain could spark travel chaos for an estimated two million Brits making return journeys following the Easter weekend.
The RAC has said that more than 2 million[1] journeys will be made on Easter Monday.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has warned of hea…

A303 crash: Man dies after Mini Cooper overturns near Wiltshire

A man has died after a car overturned on the A303 just outside Wiltshire.
Emergency services were called to the major route near Thruxton, Andover, shortly before 9.30am yesterday morning (Friday, 1 December).
A red Mini Cooper was involved in a collis…

Murphy orders new trailers and plant bodies

 
Murphy has taken delivery of the first of six new plant bodies and four drawbar trailers from Andover Trailers, citing the versatile loading options and build quality as key factors in placing the order. All six bespoke-built, low-profile plant …

Andover man in his 50s killed in crash on Thruxton Down Road

The crash happened at around 5pm on Thruxton Down Road near Andover.
According to police, the motorcyclist, a man from Andover, died at the scene
His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Police are now appealing for witnesses and dash-cam…

From the archive: The Andover and Redbridge Railway

The story of The Andover and Redbridge Railway (The Sprat and Winkle Line), written by John Moreton, first published in The Railway Magazine in January 1910.

Remains of the Andover canal near Romsey (Photo: Geni/Wikipedia)
THE curious nickname of “spr…