UK South East England

Andover Advertiser

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
County council faces £550m roads backlog as new pothole rules commence
Hampshire County Council faces an estimated £550 million road repair backlog as it prepares to meet new government rules on pothole repairs and road maintenance.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man died after wheelchair incident enroute to Christmas party, inquest told
Frank James Lawrence died on December 24, 2023, at Salisbury District Hospital after an incident occurred as he was being transported from his care home.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In pictures: Police raid Andover cannabis factory in empty office block
Four men have been arrested after police uncovered a large cannabis factory containing more than 1,800 plants inside an empty office building in Andover

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:31:19 +0100
UK travel company enters liquidation after 28 years with all holidays cancelled
Global Vision International (GVI) offered programmes abroad including nature and conservation trips.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Three-bed Andover home 'comprehensively transformed' goes on the market
Inside, the "heart of the home" is a modern kitchen with stylish cabinetry, quality work surface  and integrated appliances.

Basingstoke Gazette

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bar applies to extend opening hours into the early hours
If successful, the bar would also be allowed to sell alcohol and play recorded music until the new closing time.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disused pub goes up for sale as residents explore 'community hub' future
Residents are exploring the option of turning a disused Hampshire country pub into a community hub.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke gears up for major week of business events
Basingstoke Business Week 2026 will run from November 9 to 13, with a full programme focused on the theme Skills for the Future.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Blatant scam’ - Fury as 21,000 drivers fined on this one Basingstoke road
Cameras in Alencon Link in Basingstoke town centre, which caught more than 21,000 drivers in a year on a single stretch of road, have been branded a “blatant money-making scam.”

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:31:19 +0100
UK travel company enters liquidation after 28 years with all holidays cancelled
Global Vision International (GVI) offered programmes abroad including nature and conservation trips.

Borehamwood Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Forest Care Village launches free weekly Community Coffee Afternoons
Forest Care Village, a Borehamwood nursing care home, is inviting residents, families and community members to enjoy a new weekly social event designed to bring people together in a friendly, relaxed setting.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:05 +0100
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:43:38 +0100
Major new housing development with 73 homes given go-ahead
Cala Homes will build 73 homes on land north of Barnet Lane in Elstree, with nearly half designated as affordable housing.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:07:42 +0100
Early plans unveiled for 1,200 homes and school near Watford
Plans have been unveiled that would see 1,200 homes, a school, care home and recreational space built in Borehamwood.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:16:05 +0100
How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character

Bucks Free Press

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Wycombe car park smells of urine and has graffiti-covered walls
Visitors to High Wycombe are being greeted by the stench of urine, filthy lifts and graffiti-covered walls at one of the town's biggest car parks.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:25:39 +0100
Man, 19, charged with murder of teenager after fatal stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-Met Police sergeant died after being struck by train, inquest hears
A former Metropolitan Police sergeant who struggled with mental health issues died after being struck by a train in Buckinghamshire, an inquest has heard.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Buckinghamshire village leading the way in becoming more dog-friendly
A village is leading the way in becoming a more welcoming place for dogs and their owners.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:56:48 +0100
Pardon granted for woman buried in Amersham in landmark 70-year-old case
A conditional pardon has been granted for woman now buried in Amersham in a landmark case more than 70 years old.

Epsom Guardian

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:10:10 +0100
Keir Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup (Do you agree?)
Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that there could be a bank holiday in England if the national team win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds unite in London for Moorfields Eye Charity fundraising walk
Nearly 600 people from the sight loss community have come together in London for Moorfields Eye Charity’s flagship fundraising walk, Eye to Eye, helping raise more than £91,000 so far to support breakthroughs in eye health and patient care

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:17:39 +0100
EastEnders star lands role in new drama following Cadbury's origin story - full cast
A new drama series which tells the story of the family behind iconic chocolate brand Cadbury will air in 2027.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:39:34 +0100
Aldi to rebrand as 'Baldi' for one day to help break Guinness World Record
Aldi will temporarily rebrand itself as 'Baldi' on Friday (July 10)  in tribute to Pitbull’s headline show at BST Hyde Park.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:31:51 +0100
Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed
Finding a parking spot without driving around, realising it’s a Thursday when you thought it was Wednesday and finding £10 in a pair of jeans you haven’t worn in ages are among life's top unexpected moments of joy.    

St Albans Review

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:41:08 +0100
Planning officers recommend permission should be granted for stroke rehab clinic
Planning officers have recommended that permission should be granted for a stroke rehabilitation clinic in Aldenham.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:36:29 +0100
Nostalgic music festival celebrating all things 90s cancelled
The Totally 90s Festival, set to be held at Oaklands College, St Albans, has been cancelled by its organisers.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:29:00 +0100
Man accused of Cambridgeshire train stabbings due in court for plea hearing
A man accused of a mass stabbing on a train in Huntingdon is due in court for a plea hearing.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:36:53 +0100
Men stole weight loss drugs worth nearly £1million from distribution centre
Three men have been jailed for stealing Mounjaro almost £1million from a healthcare distribution centre in St Albans.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:09:36 +0100
Bench and plants damaged in front garden of St Albans home
A bench and plants have been damaged in the front garden of a St Albans property.

The Argus

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Battle to save hospital site for affordable homes ramps up with Westminster visit
A community group has hand-delivered a letter to housing secretary Steve Reed urging him to support a campaign for social and key-worker housing on a hospital site.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0100
How do eateries in your part of Sussex rank for food hygiene? Worst places revealed
Cairn Catering Engineers ranked areas based on their share of premises rated as requiring improvement. Results for East and West Sussex are very different.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Traders struggling with pool closure look ahead to 'better future' after investment
Seafront traders say they are financially impacted by the closure of a paddling pool as the council seeks to refurbish the area.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man clears 50 tonnes of stones by hand to improve cherished coastal path
One man’s effort is making a big difference on a much-loved stretch of the coast.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0100
Campsite where guests can meet miniature donkeys named among UK's best
A campsite in Sussex where guests can meet miniature donkeys in a hidden wildflower meadow has been named among the best in the UK, and it is around 90 minutes from London by car.

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