UK South East England

Andover Advertiser

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New benches installed on Andover’s Weyhill Road after residents’ requests
New benches installed on Andover’s Weyhill Road after residents’ calls, with Test Valley Borough Council funding supporting older people locally.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We want answers': Fresh pollution concerns after river testing around Andover
Campaigners say nitrate and phosphate testing revealed ongoing pollution in the River Anton and Pillhill Brook.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:54:06 +0100
The exact date clocks go back this month in the UK and why
The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:54:30 +0100
UK drivers splashing pedestrians could face £5,000 fines and licence points
The warning comes as wet October weather arrives across the UK, with rainfall set to intensify through November and December.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:50:22 +0100
DWP Universal Credit and Housing Benefit major rules change for 325,000 people
More than 325,000 people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation will be able to keep more of what they earn under a major change to Housing Benefit rules.

Basingstoke Gazette

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major shake-up of bin collections days away under plans to improve dismal recycling
Residents across Basingstoke and Deane are being urged to check their new bin calendars before major collection changes begin next week.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School facing closure could continue to house pupils after shutdown
Hampshire County Council consults on The Clere School closure in 2027, with pupils transferring to The Hurst but potentially staying at the site after closure.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke adventurer who conquered Everest and rowed Atlantic visits school
An adventurer from Basingstoke spoke at a Chineham school about the importance of perseverance.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Mum who used phone behind wheel spared ban, 102mph Mercedes, and more
Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court cases include a 102mph M3 Mercedes driver, drink and drug-driving bans, mobile phone offences and serial shoplifting.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Businesses invited to support trainees through new 'two-way bridge' scheme
The Café Project in Basingstoke launches a sponsorship scheme on October 8 to raise £20,000 for learning-disabled trainees and link local businesses.

Borehamwood Times

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.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:09 +0100
Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system
A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this month.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:12:58 +0100
Borehamwood jewellery founder wins silver for business innovation
Esen Tunali Sari, founder of Borehamwood jewellery studio SILVER & ELEGANT, wins Silver for Business Innovation at the SME Hertfordshire Awards on September 17.

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0100
New dog grooming salon opens in Hertfordshire offering bespoke treatments
Experiences with her own dogs have led a young Hemel Hempstead entrepreneur to open a new grooming salon which focusses on natural products and treatments.

Bucks Free Press

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:31:41 +0100
Police road safety check results in 35 traffic offence reports
Thames Valley Police report 35 traffic offences, including 21 mobile phone cases, during High Wycombe road checks; drug driving and red-light offences found.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wycombe MP presses for urgent care review as residents raise concerns over long waits
Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds has asked for a review of urgent care opening hours and better X-ray access, as the NHS trust prepares to announce winter developments.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic Princes Risborough landmark repairs approved after clock tower leaks and rot
Repairs to Princes Risborough’s historic Market House clock tower have been approved after an inspection found leaks and decaying timber.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family-run Gilberts Taxis celebrates 70 years
Gilberts Taxis celebrates 70 years in Chesham on October 5, thanking customers with cupcakes as its 65-driver fleet moves towards electric vehicles.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:05:50 +0100
Cyclist killed in Buckinghamshire as 40-year-old man arrested
Thames Valley Police has arrested a man after a cyclist was killed on the Oxfordshire border with Buckinghamshire.

Epsom Guardian

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'
More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Halloween trail opens near Croydon with pumpkin patch, spooky trails and train rides
A Halloween trail at Mayfield Lavender featuring a pumpkin patch, ghost train and interactive adventures has opened for the spooky season.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Royal Mail releases stamps to mark 100th anniversary of beloved children's book
Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:37:08 +0100
Primark warning to shoppers as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:10:25 +0100
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs by end of 2027 as major overhaul gathers pace
Royal Mail has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in a "significant transformation".

St Albans Review

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Woodlands Park earns GreenMark sustainability accreditation
Great Missenden Care Centre introduces practical environmental improvements during accreditation process

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0100
Serving Royal Navy member charged with spying after Bedfordshire arrest
A serving member of the Royal Navy has been charged with spying following an arrest in Bedfordshire.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:21:30 +0100
On This Day: St Albans Museum + Gallery builders win sustainability award
On this day in 2019, builders of the St Albans Museum + Gallery received a second award for sustainability on behalf of the Queen.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Water main repairs set to shut part of road in Harpenden for three days
Drivers will face disruption when part of a road in Harpenden shuts for water main repairs

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:11:18 +0100
Fraudster spun 'elaborate web of lies' to scam friends out of £150k
A fraudster who scammed a group of friends out of more than £150,000, after spinning an "elaborate web of lies", has been jailed.

The Argus

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:32:28 +0100
Live updates as van and pedestrian crash causes severe delays
There are substantial delays west of Littlehampton following a crash.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:47:54 +0100
New Morrisons and regeneration plans approved after months of campaigning
Peacehaven's Meridian Centre regeneration, including a new Morrisons supermarket, was approved by Lewes District Council on October 7, with work due in 2027.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:36:14 +0100
Live updates as three car crash blocks busy road
A busy road has been partially blocked after a collision involving three cars.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family fear son could be forced to use wheelchair due to sudden NHS decision
A Hove family fear the "devastating" impact their son could face after the orthotics department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton suddenly closed

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man fences off land next to his house to increase the size of his garden
Giles Savage had appealed to the planning inspectorate after Chichester District Council refused to grant retrospective planning permission to incorporate amenity land into the rear garden of his property.

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