Food and drink

The Food Standards Agency has warned customers not to eat several affected products sold by retailers including Tesco and Waitrose.

'Do not eat' warnings at Waitrose, Tesco and more UK supermarkets this week

Route Coffee Hatch vs Amerleys

Route Coffee Hatch vs Amerleys

Cafe of the Year 2026

Andover siblings battle to be crowned Café of the Year 2026

Laurien Griffiths with the no-AI artwork

Laurien Griffiths with the no-AI artwork

Sweet shop's birthday celebrations put local young artists in spotlight

M&S is giving away 920,000 free birthday treats

M&S is giving away 920,000 free birthday treats

Marks and Spencer

M&S shoppers could miss out on a free birthday treat for one simple reason

The dog wall in Waggy's Coffee Shop

The dog wall in Waggy's Coffee Shop

Cafe of the Year 2026

Dog-friendly Andover cafe shortlisted for Cafe of the Year award

Hannah Nicel with her children.

Hannah Nicel with her children.

Home bakery earns top food hygiene rating just five months after opening

Bev Botha owner of the Travelling Cupcake with her Café of the Year 2025 award.

Bev Botha owner of the Travelling Cupcake with her Café of the Year 2025 award.

Cafe of the Year 2026

Andover Cafe of the Year 2026 shortlist revealed - who gets your vote?

Andover Indian restaurant named among top one per cent in the world by Tripadvisor

Charcoal Grill in Andover

Charcoal Grill in Andover

British Kebab Awards

Andover takeaway shortlisted twice in British Kebab Awards

Kit Malthouse MP and TVBC Deputy Mayor Cllr Iris Andersen joined by Reverend Michael Asiamah at the Powerword International.

Kit Malthouse MP and TVBC Deputy Mayor Cllr Iris Andersen joined by Reverend Michael Asiamah at the Powerword International.

Free community lunch brings Andover residents together

Chef Paul Layton of Layton's at The Leckford Hutt

Chef Paul Layton of Layton's at The Leckford Hutt

The celebrated Hampshire chef who cooked alongside Tom Kerridge

Shoppers at supermarkets across the UK, including Tesco and Asda, have been issued warnings this week as products were recalled by the FSA and OPSS

Shoppers at supermarkets across the UK, including Tesco and Asda, have been issued warnings this week as products were recalled by the FSA and OPSS

Warnings to shoppers at Tesco and Asda as products recalled in UK supermarkets

The Powerword International Church

The Powerword International Church

Andover church to serve free meals for local community

Greggs has brought back its Steak and Stilton Bake with a new policy attached

Greggs has brought back its Steak and Stilton Bake with a new policy attached

Greggs introducing new policy on popular pastry product returning after 7 years

Bev Botha owner of the Travelling Cupcake with her Café of the Year 2025 award.

Bev Botha owner of the Travelling Cupcake with her Café of the Year 2025 award.

Cafe of the Year 2026

The search is on for Café of the Year 2026 – and we need your help to find the winner

Salmonella can be contracted while prepping food, including meat such as chicken and pork, eggs and even fruit and vegetables.

Salmonella can be contracted while prepping food, including meat such as chicken and pork, eggs and even fruit and vegetables.

Pharmacist issues salmonella warning to Brits as cases continue to rise across UK

Sutton Scotney North Chaiiwala

Sutton Scotney North Chaiiwala

South Asian street food arrives at motorway services near Andover

Fans of eclairs will have to search for tubs that still contain them.

Fans of eclairs will have to search for tubs that still contain them.

Cadbury fans feeling 'sad' after brand makes big changes to Christmas tubs

The Boot Inn, Houghton, hosted a music festival.

The Boot Inn, Houghton, hosted a music festival.

'Pub music festival was paradise on the banks of the River Test'

Spice Route has been named Restaurant of the Year - South East at the English Curry Awards 2026.

Spice Route has been named Restaurant of the Year - South East at the English Curry Awards 2026.

Indian restaurant named best in the South East at national curry awards

Aldi is urging shoppers in Hampshire to donate essential items to support foodbanks.

Aldi is urging shoppers in Hampshire to donate essential items to support foodbanks.

Aldi urges Hampshire shoppers to donate essential items to foodbanks

Emily Roberts in the Swing Barn at Mad Swans in the South Downs

Emily Roberts in the Swing Barn at Mad Swans in the South Downs

We tried the new 'countryside hangout' with golf, eco cabins, padel and shuffleboard

Fulling Mill Charcuterie is based on the banks of the River Test in Whitchurch.

Fulling Mill Charcuterie is based on the banks of the River Test in Whitchurch.

Small-batch charcuterie producer wins two stars from Great Taste Awards

Costa Coffee has added scones back to its menu after more than five years

Costa Coffee has added scones back to its menu after more than five years

UK coffee chain brings back discontinued British treat after 5 years away from menus

More than 10,000 expected to attend food and craft festival in Hampshire town

Left to right: Laura Smith and Natasha Dochniak, Hampshire Fare; Sian Stephens, Fullers; Natalie Hargreaves, Hampshire Fare

Left to right: Laura Smith and Natasha Dochniak, Hampshire Fare; Sian Stephens, Fullers; Natalie Hargreaves, Hampshire Fare

Fuller’s reaffirms commitment to Hampshire Fare partnership

Dan Quina Brito at Black Chalk winery

Dan Quina Brito at Black Chalk winery

Black Chalk Wine

A perfect Test Valley day out: Wine at Black Chalk and wildflowers at Featherstone

Inside the Crook and Shears at a World Cup watchalong.

Inside the Crook and Shears at a World Cup watchalong.

FIFA World Cup 2026

Where to watch England’s World Cup semi‑final in Andover’s pubs and villages

Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl slash prices at these times every day, say insiders

Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Lidl slash prices at these times every day, say insiders

Insider's best time to shop at Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda and Morrisons for huge savings

Bombay Sapphire Distillery is hosting Aperitivo Evenings inspired by the Italian tradition.

Bombay Sapphire Distillery is hosting Aperitivo Evenings inspired by the Italian tradition.

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Gin distillery launching new experience inspired by Italian tradition

Andover-born Jamaican Kitchen brings Caribbean flavours to Basingstoke in reopening

The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts recently enjoyed an exclusive two-day educational visit to the Leckford Estate in Hampshire.

The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts recently enjoyed an exclusive two-day educational visit to the Leckford Estate in Hampshire.

Leckford Estate

Culinary talents explore Waitrose’s flagship farm during two-day visit

TVBC Cllr Iris Andersen at Sweet Ideas

TVBC Cllr Iris Andersen at Sweet Ideas

Town Centre sweet shop launches new refreshing treat

Afternoon tea at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Afternoon tea at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Strawberries, tennis balls and fizz: The Wimbledon afternoon tea at Hampshire hotel

KFC rival reveals major UK expansion with new restaurants

Nat and Toby McConnell.

Nat and Toby McConnell.

Vineyard celebrates 10th anniversary with world-class award

Convenience store applies for premises licence to sell alcohol

Hampshire country pub

Historic Hampshire pub reopens after two-year closure following major refurbishment

Food hygiene sticker

Food hygiene sticker

Food Hygiene Ratings

Latest food hygiene ratings for Andover restaurants and cafes revealed

Shoppers brand Morrisons' new 4.5kg chocolate bar 'impossible to eat'

Tesco has launched its new Freebie Thursdays promotion, giving millions of Clubcard members free product coupons. Check your app to see if you've got a voucher.

Tesco has launched its new Freebie Thursdays promotion, giving millions of Clubcard members free product coupons. Check your app to see if you've got a voucher.

Tesco giving away free food this summer - here's how to claim yours

Tidworth Kebab House

Tidworth Kebab House

Takeaway loses licence after employing illegal workers

Matt awkwardly posing with his coffee

Matt awkwardly posing with his coffee

Hidden Hampshire gem with double-decker bus cafe and walk with stunning views

Hampshire country pub

New pub opening delayed as 'spanners thrown in the works'

The White Horse

The White Horse

Hampshire pub marks first anniversary with beer festival in June

Powder Monkey announces permanent closure of Andover site

The Chickpea Group founders Ethan Davids, Jordan Davids, and Tommy Tullis.

The Chickpea Group founders Ethan Davids, Jordan Davids, and Tommy Tullis.

Hampshire country pub

Historic Hampshire pub to reopen with a new look and under new owner

Council ‘supporting’ town centre as Powder Monkey closes temporarily

Powder Monkey at the Guildhall

Powder Monkey at the Guildhall

Powder Monkey shuts doors as ‘something exciting’ is promised for Guildhall site

Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons issue food recall alerts to shoppers

The George and Dragon pub in Hustbourne Tarrant

The George and Dragon pub in Hustbourne Tarrant

Hampshire country pub

New Hampshire pub announces soft launch nights with half-price food

I tried some of the UK's 'worst beers' but did they deserve their reputation?

I tried some of the UK's 'worst beers' but did they deserve their reputation?

I tried the UK's 'worst beers' and one was surprisingly acceptable

Restaurant Layton’s seeks premises licence to sell alcohol

Sumin Lohani has been appointed as Zambrero's development agent for Hampshire.

Sumin Lohani has been appointed as Zambrero's development agent for Hampshire.

Mexican-inspired restaurant targeting Andover as part of expansion plans