UK South East England

Andover Advertiser

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'A Budget full of nothing amid economic uncertainty is negligence'
My Conservative colleagues have proposed £36 billion in welfare savings alongside proper investment in our national defence.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I’ve tried working from home and it means something altogether different'
My experience of semi-retirement leaves me wondering how I ever found time to go to work.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man avoids driving ban after court hears he could lose his home
Laverstoke man Jamie Appleton avoided a ban after admitting driving without insurance in Overton, citing exceptional hardship; fined £384 and given six points.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Faster planning decisions must not weaken local democratic accountability'
Some of the latest planning reforms risk achieving greater speed at the expense of local democratic accountability.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Swan photographed on autumn walk around Anton Lakes is our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a white swan gliding across calm blue water, with raised wings creating an elegant silhouette.

Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Striking close-up of a tabby cat chosen as our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a striking close-up of a tabby cat, with warm golden light illuminating the detailed markings.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'The novelty hasn't worn off' - Popular sports bar celebrates second anniversary
Award-winning Post Box Sports Bar marks two years in Basingstoke after expanding to Newbury, as director Wayne Lee-Buckland hints at growth.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Whose names should be proudly displayed on the gates of Basingstoke's schools?'
State-schooled pupils need to see that people from backgrounds like theirs can go on to do all sorts of things.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Hampshire communities must retain a voice as planning system is reformed'
Some of the latest planning reforms risk achieving greater speed at the expense of local democratic accountability.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wellbeing group praised as lifeline for vulnerable women in Basingstoke
It is a welcoming, confidential and non-judgemental space where women can meet with staff and volunteers offering a listening ear and support.

Borehamwood Times

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:24:34 +0000
Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:58:41 +0000
More than 100 motorbikes honour five-year-old Leo at Spider-Man funeral
Borehamwood five-year-old Leo, who died on September 30 from brain cancer, was given a Spider-Man funeral with over 100 motorbikes and community tributes.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:30 +0000
Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism
Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:18 +0000
Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:09 +0000
Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign
Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.

Bucks Free Press

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:38:07 +0000
Yellow fog warning in force across Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is covered by a Met Office yellow fog warning, with visibility potentially falling below 100 metres and travel delays possible.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pub group saves famous Buckinghamshire hotel after sudden closure
New owners have been announced at the Crazy Bear hotel in Beaconsfield, following the venue's shock closure last month.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Terminally ill man, 61, says years of ongoing housing problems left him 'broken'
A Marlow man living with terminal cancer has claimed years of housing problems have left him feeling as though “everything” in him has been broken.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Medieval ornament gets first ever display in Buckinghamshire for 150-year milestone
The Holy Thorn Reliquary, believed to have been created in the 14th century, goes on display for the first ever time in Buckinghamshire during Waddesdon Manor's 150th anniversary celebration.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Amersham woman urges people to join festive run after hospice cared for beloved mum
An Amersham woman is urging people to join the Rudolph Run after Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care supported her mum and family.

Epsom Guardian

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:21:39 +0000
Stephen Fry ‘not looking where he was going’ before horror stage fall, companies say
Sir Stephen Fry sues CogX Festival firms for up to £100,000 after falling from a stage in September 2023, as lawyers dispute liability.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:49:06 +0000
EastEnders favourite expecting first child as fiancée shares baby news
EastEnders star Danny Hatchard and fiancée Kerry Scouler are expecting their first child, a baby girl due in January 2027, following their engagement.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I tried baking viral dot cakes and they came out better than a store-bought one
Dot cakes have taken over the internet so I tried baking them to see if they are better than just buying a store-bought option.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:13:28 +0000
Changes proposed for Kingston’s new leisure centre
Kingston Council planning applications include tree works, home extensions, a leisure centre update, telecoms infrastructure and a loft conversion in Surbiton and New Malden.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:05:55 +0000
Unclean toilets could be costing UK hospitality half a billion pounds a year
The UK hospitality industry could be missing out on half a billion pounds - because of unclean or unsuitable toilet facilities, according to a report. 

St Albans Review

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:36:04 +0000
Stevenage to open new veterans’ support centre serving five Hertfordshire areas
Thousands of Armed Forces veterans and their families will receive more support through a new centre planned for Stevenage.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:31:40 +0000
100 new homes recommended for approval on Hertfordshire agricultural land
Planning officers recommend 100 new homes in Hertfordshire, including 50 per cent affordable housing, ahead of a November 11 council vote.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:17:00 +0000
Hertfordshire woman who worked during the Blitz celebrates her 110th birthday
Hertfordshire woman Violet celebrates her 110th birthday at Hatfield Nursing Home, remembered for wartime censorship work and a message from King Charles III.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:47:52 +0000
Police update after weapons claim forced school into lockdown
Police have issued an update after a weapons report forced a Hemel Hempstead school into lockdown.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:49:00 +0000
Appeal in search for wanted man with links to St Albans
Police are appealing to trace a wanted man formerly of St Albans.

The Argus

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Traveller wins permission to keep mobile home after battle with council
Russell Owen had plans for the site at Small Acre, Clappers Lane, Fulking, refused by the South Downs National Park Authority in 2024

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
House destroyed in minutes by pumpkin-spiced candle lit for cat's birthday party
A mother said her daughter was "traumatised" after a pumpkin-spiced candle set fire to coats behind her bedroom door, leaving their Worthing home unliveable

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for hundreds of homes on edge of city withdrawn
Outline plans for the estate, coined Drayton Water, were first submitted by land promotion and development company Obsidian Strategic in November 2024.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fire-damaged convent site goes up for auction amid major housing plans
The Convent of the Holy Child of Jesus in Magdalen Road, St Leonards, is being offered for a guide price of £1.7 million by auctioneer Allsop.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Exploring one of the country’s most historic and charming villages
Explore Alfriston in Sussex, a historic village with the National Trust’s Clergy House, smugglers’ tunnels, a market cross and Alex Polizzi’s Star hotel.

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