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Andover Advertiser

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:46:48 +0100
State pension tipped to increase by nearly £500 a year as weekly payments reach £250
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Quadruple amputee adventurer Alex Lewis thanks Test Valley community for support
An adventurer has spoken of the "incredible" support that helped him rebuild his life after losing all four limbs.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Over 100 makers find a permanent home at new town centre emporium
The emporium offers shoppers a chance to explore unique products, thoughtful gifts and one-of-a-kind finds in the heart of the town centre.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family-run convenience store secures £750 grant ahead of festive season
The shop has been fully refitted and offers a wide range of everyday essentials.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:44:02 +0100
Millions face winter with no energy credit as heating costs spark concern
More than nine million households enter winter with no energy credit cushion or in arrears as January price cap rises loom, Uswitch research reveals.

Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:46:48 +0100
State pension tipped to increase by nearly £500 a year as weekly payments reach £250
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:35:28 +0100
LIVE: Traffic builds on motorway as broken down vehicle prompts lane closure
Traffic is building after police closed a lane at thr M3 Black Dam interchange.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chineham Repair Cafe marks International Repair Day as plans for new group begin
Basingstoke’s Chineham Repair Cafe marked International Repair Day on October 17, as Brookvale plans emerge.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council slammed for going 'full Grinch' as free Christmas parking proposals refused
Basingstoke councillors reject free weekend town-centre parking before Christmas, sparking a ‘full Grinch’ row over shoppers, businesses, income.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity demands law change after cat survives air gun shot to head
Cats Protection says Henry’s case highlights a wider problem of attacks on cats and wildlife involving air guns and catapults.

Borehamwood Times

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0100
Fake carer robs woman in her 90s by forcing way in to Hertfordshire home
A woman in her 90s was reportedly pushed and robbed inside her home by a fake carer in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Fight to save 'community's living room' after social club closure
The south Borehamwood community has “lost its living room” with the closure of a beloved social club but three generations are fighting to get it back.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0100
CCTV released over 'hate crime incident' outside Borehamwood synagogue
CCTV images have been released as police appeal for information over a “hate crime incident” outside a Borehamwood synagogue.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hertsmere councillors to vote on plan for 16,575 new homes and development control
Let me get straight to the point.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:27:18 +0100
New local media planning tool Raid launches today
The local news media sector's new audience measurement platform Regional Audience Intelligence Data (Raid) has officially launched today, enabling media planners to see local more clearly.

Bucks Free Press

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police panel rules on ex copper's 'sexualised' actions to female colleagues
Thames Valley Police has released its ruling on a former officer who made 'sexualised' actions towards female colleagues.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council review rejected as High Wycombe campaigners demand greater voice for the town
Buckinghamshire councillors rejected a countywide governance review, sparking criticism from campaigners seeking a High Wycombe town council.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:45:08 +0100
Gas cylinders involved as fire breaks out in quiet Buckinghamshire village
The emergency services were called to a fire involving two storage outbuildings near Chesham.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:16 +0100
Man and woman rescued from house fire on quiet Buckinghamshire street
A man and a woman were rescued from a house fire in Chesham.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Let's do much better': Downley councillor hits out at fly-tipping near clothing bin
A Buckinghamshire councillor has hit out residents in her ward to do 'better' after bags of unwanted clothing were left beside a charity donation bin in Downley.

Epsom Guardian

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Signature at Surbiton opens its doors
The latest care home from Signature Senior Lifestyle, who provide exceptional care, wellbeing and sense of community, is officially opening its doors on Monday, October 19.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:52:55 +0100
Bourne Hall lights switch-on to feature Santa's Grotto and Snow White cast
Christmas lights switch-on at Bourne Hall, Ewell, takes place November 28, with Santa’s Grotto, a local market, fairground rides and live entertainment.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:09:31 +0100
BBC to axe 3 major channels in huge shake-up as broadcaster makes £500m cuts
BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:06:23 +0100
How to vote for the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck to visit your town this year
People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:15:24 +0100
Only Fools and Horses special to return for a second series with unseen footage
Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive will return for series two with unseen footage, rare clips and Raquel’s unaired audition scene from The Class of ’62.

St Albans Review

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Special kittens 'Ben' and 'Romeo' seek their forever home
Kittens 'Ben' and 'Romeo' are the focus of RSPCA Southridge's pet appeal this week.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
7 locations in Hertfordshire with surprising royal connections
These seven locations in Hertfordshire boast surprising connections to British royalty that stretch back hundreds of years.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
5 long lost railway stations in Hertfordshire you may not have heard of
Long before Hertfordshire's modern railway network took shape, dozens of stations served towns and villages across the county.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0100
Hertfordshire's best and worst Wetherspoon pubs based on Google Reviews
A new study has revealed the UK’s best and worst-rated Wetherspoon pubs — and how Hertfordshire’s pubs compare.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100
8 buildings in Hertfordshire hiding centuries of history
From Roman burial monuments and medieval churches to grand Jacobean mansions, Hertfordshire is home to some extraordinary historic buildings.

The Argus

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fury as company 'banned' from city festival 'with no explanation'
Grist To The Mill, which runs the Rotunda Theatre, says its pop-up venue and its productions have been blocked from the 2027 Brighton Fringe festival

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lewes Greens reject ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion as Labour coalition hangs in balance
Lewes Green councillors reject the Green Party’s ‘Zionism is racism’ motion passed on October 4, amid Labour demands over antisemitism.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Pioneering' restaurant celebrates 40 years in The Lanes
Casa Don Carlos, the Spanish tapas restaurant on Union Street in The Lanes, first opened in the summer of 1986, when founder Carlos Gilaberte brought a taste of Spain to Brighton

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This is the reason that signage has been removed at well-known street market
The lettering has been taken down from entrances on both sides of Brighton's Open Market for repairs

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town centre transformed with new pedestrian routes and public spaces
Part of a town centre has been transformed with pedestrian-friendly routes and public space improvements.

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