UK South East England

Andover Advertiser

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paralympic gold medallist inspires pupils with life story at primary school
Aaron Phipps MBE, who is a wheelchair rugby player and part of ParalympicsGB, visited Kimpton, Thruxton and Fyfield Primary School in Andover

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP praises strong support for Conservatives in Test Valley seats
Conservatives secured a strong showing in last week's local elections, winning six out of seven contested seats in Test Valley.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ecological improvements continue along chalk stream as regeneration continues
The works, which form part of Southern Water’s Chalk Stream Resilience Fund programme, are focused on the River Anton in Test Valley and aim to support biodiversity.

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:27:58 +0100
Fake police officers turning up at pensioners’ homes are stealing thousands
Fraudsters posing as police and bank staff are tricking elderly victims into handing over cards, cash and PINs, with some losing thousands of pounds, TSB has warned.

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:25:09 +0100
Government issues warning to dog and cat owners over flea and tick treatments
The campaign urges pet owners to follow three simple steps to help limit environmental impacts while continuing to protect animal health

Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reform takes most votes in Basingstoke, but wins only two seats
Reform UK got the most votes in Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council's elections but only had two councillors elected.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Newly elected councillor slammed for 'racist' post about 'non white persons'
A newly elected Reform UK councillor has been slammed on social media for using racist language after he complained about "non white persons" using a public park.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Masonic Lodge donates £1,000 to children's charity
The charity supports around 160 children through education, social and physical activities, as well as wellbeing and family services.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
River restoration and consistency are Independent councillors' priorities
Two independent councillors have shared their priorities after getting re-elected in Basingstoke.

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:27:58 +0100
Fake police officers turning up at pensioners’ homes are stealing thousands
Fraudsters posing as police and bank staff are tricking elderly victims into handing over cards, cash and PINs, with some losing thousands of pounds, TSB has warned.

Borehamwood Times

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:37:43 +0100
Football takeover specialist named leader of Norfolk Reform (and likely council too)
The new leader of the Reform UK group at County Hall - who looks likely to become the next Norfolk County Council leader - has been elected.

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:30:02 +0100
Hertfordshire driver fined after video shows football net on top of car
Hertfordshire Police have released a video of a car with a football net on its roof, confirming that the motorist was fined £120.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
College students get hands-on experience of working in life-saving industry
West Herts College students are getting hands-on experience in the high-tech industry that produces lifesaving treatments with Elstree-based Kedrion Biopharma UK.

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:36 +0100
Free webinar: 5 easy wins to help funeral directors stand out online
LOCALiQ UK is hosting a free 45‑minute online seminar designed to give increased Google visibility to funeral directors

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:20:55 +0100
Cash and nitrous oxide seized from 'suspicious vehicle' near Watford
Police have seized cash and nitrous oxide from a "suspicious vehicle" in Borehamwood.

Bucks Free Press

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow councillor quits as town faces possible by-election
A Marlow Town councillor has resigned, triggering a vacancy on the council.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Enough is enough’: Bucks parents demand social media ban for kids
More than 3,000 people across Buckinghamshire have signed a petition calling for the social media age limit to be raised to 16.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Planning bid to rebuild historic cottages and add two new homes near barrows
A planning application has been submitted for the rebuilding of historic cottages in Bucks, with the addition of two new semi-detached homes.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub on sale for more than £750,000
A pub property has been listed for sale for more than £750,000.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Disappointing and unacceptable' - Councillor hits out at High Wycombe fly-tipping
A councillor has said the increase in fly-tipping along a High Wycombe street is ‘disappointing’, calling the behaviour ‘unacceptable’.

Epsom Guardian

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:28:44 +0100
Jess Phillips resigns from Keir Starmer's cabinet after declaring 'Decency is vital'
The senior Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has resigned from Keir Starmer's cabinet.

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Care home resident celebrates 104th birthday with garden party
Beatrice Whiteman, who lives at Epsom Beaumont Care Home, celebrated her 104th birthday with a garden party surrounded by family and friends.

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
London walk to raise funds for prostate cancer passes famous landmarks
A 'March for Men' to raise money to battle prostate cancer will take walkers past many of London’s riverside landmarks on June 13.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London schools can win £4k in nationwide reading competition
TGJones has given London primary schools the chance to win £4,000 worth of books and stationery.

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:56:00 +0100
What do we know about Sir Keir Starmer's family wealth? Prime minister under pressure
Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly claimed he was not born into a life of privilege.

St Albans Review

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:15:24 +0100
Person hit by train between St Albans and Bedford
All trains stopped on a Thameslink line this morning after a person was hit by a train.

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:37:43 +0100
Football takeover specialist named leader of Norfolk Reform (and likely council too)
The new leader of the Reform UK group at County Hall - who looks likely to become the next Norfolk County Council leader - has been elected.

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:39:18 +0100
LIVE: Police close busy Berkhamsted A-road after crash
The A41 northbound carriageway is currently closed between Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted due to a crash.

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:37:31 +0100
Arrest after several cars 'damaged' in St Albans residential area
An arrest has been made in connection with a number of vehicles being damaged in a residential area of St Albans.

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:14:35 +0100
Couple given jail sentences after defrauding Hertfordshire County Council
A couple have been handed jail sentences after admitting to defrauding Herts County Council.

The Argus

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:57:49 +0100
Live updates as bodies of three women recovered from sea
A huge search and rescue operation is underway at Brighton beach, near Brighton Marina, with a large amount of police and coastguard in attendance.

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:02:04 +0100
Live updates as construction of new Greggs continues to cause severe delays
Construction of a new Greggs drive-through at an Esso petrol station on the A27 between Falmer and Lewes in East Sussex is continuing to cause serious traffic delays.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Furious dad says new playground is an 'absolute mess' after son injured
A father of four from Pyecombe, just north of Brighton in Sussex, says a recently opened community playground is an "absolute mess"

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Developer seeking to build 2,000-home estate in Sussex
The scheme, proposed by Berkeley Latimer Estates, would take shape on land south of Reeds Lane in Sayers Common, near Burgess Hill

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council leader says district at 'real risk of becoming part of Brighton & Hove'
Councillor Zoe Nicholson, leader of Lewes District Council, has criticised plans to move parts of the district under Brighton & Hove City Council

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