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Test Valley Claimants September 2026: Under-25s Hit 330
330 people aged 18 to 24 were claiming in Test Valley in September, the most since July 2021 and up 24.5% in a year, again the fastest rise in Hampshire.
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Lovely Finds Emporium Opens in Andover With 100+ Makers
Lovely Finds Emporium has opened at 26 Chantry Way with more than 100 independent makers under one roof. Opening hours, what it sells and how makers join.
Andover
Ziver Organiques Opens First Shop in Chantry Centre, Andover
Andover skincare maker Ziver Organiques has moved from market stalls to its first permanent shop, in the Chantry Centre, with coffee and £39 perfume workshops.
Andover
Andover Radio's Licence Company Goes Into Liquidation
The company holding Andover Radio's 95.9FM licence went into liquidation on 15 September. The licence runs to 2028 and can only move with Ofcom's consent.
Thruxton
Hampshire Air Festival Cancelled: How to Claim a Refund
Called off the night before, with the organiser taking insolvency advice. Ticket holders are sent to their card providers. Here is what the rules allow.
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Test Valley Claimants August 2026: Under-25s at 2021 High
320 people aged 18 to 24 were claiming in August, the most since 2021 and up 25.5% in a year. No Hampshire district rose faster, and the total barely moved.
Business
Andover shop front grant: up to £10,000, deadline March 2027
Globe Galleries has £1,782 to fix its roof. The same Andover fund pays up to £10,000, or £12,500 on a listed building, if the work is finished by 15 March 2027.
Andover town centre
Slots Arcade Bid for Andover High Street: Have Your Say
MERKUR wants an adult gaming centre licence at 38-40 High Street. It would be the first in a Test Valley town centre, and representations close on 8 September.
Jobs
Test Valley Under-25 Claimants Rise Fastest in Hampshire
310 people aged 18 to 24 were claiming in Test Valley in July, up 21.6% in a year: the steepest rise of any Hampshire district. The borough total barely moved.
Business
Andover Independent Retailer Grant: £1,200 for Empty Units
The Kitten's Emporium in George's Yard has the council's Independent Retailer Grant. Who qualifies, the 8-week deadline and how the two £600 halves are paid.
Business
Chilbolton village shop wins £21,700 to grow food business
Chilbolton Village Shop and Tearoom has £21,700 of grants for a reconfigured shop and a second kitchen. The fund behind it still holds £100,000 for 2026/27.