Children, young adults and families that use the charity’s services were invited to join the celebrations.

The council recommends naming three school preferences on the application to improve the chances of receiving an offer from a preferred school.

Hampshire Hospitals appointed earlier this year the first all-age autism specialist lead, Helen Toomer-Jones, to improve autistic patient care, staff training and hospital support.

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Southern Water is hosting its first-ever careers fair to support its largest investment plan to date, aiming to fill more than 250 positions.

A man from Aldershot has been jailed for 15 years after he raped a woman multiple times.

In this festive tale, Santa, the swans and their feathered friends are busy preparing their very special Christmas list.

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The funds were raised through a craft fair held at the end of September, organised by the club, which is made up of only a dozen or so members.

Festival Place Basingstoke launches carnival-themed Christmas with circus acts, live music, Santa’s grotto, festive shopping, and family activities every Saturday until Christmas.

A shoplifter has been jailed for 17 weeks after going on a stealing spree across Hertfordshire, which included a TK Maxx store in Watford.

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Hertsmere Borough Council has secured a closure order against M1 Mini Mart in Borehamwood after seizing more than £40,000 in illegal products.

Newsquest has joined forces with other local titles in England and Wales against the government's 'secret' alcohol licensing plans

Herts Police are investigating a “spate of robberies” reportedly involving axe-wielding moped riders in the Borehamwood area.

Buckinghamshire Council is expected to sell two “surplus” sites on Cressex Lane in High Wycombe.

Police are 'extremely concerned' for the welfare of a missing woman from from Downs Barn, Milton Keynes, who was last seen on CCTV in London.

Thorpe House School has officially opened its new co-educational sixth form

A major health study is aiming to change the way diseases are prevented, detected, and treated across the UK

A former patient is helping to front a festive raffle after surviving a major road traffic collision

Passengers are being warned not to travel amid major disruption across train stations in London. Live updates here.

A much-loved north Surrey pub has reopened its doors after a three-week refurbishment.

The official line-up for I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025 has been revealed - see who will be entering the Australian jungle as part of the ITV reality show.

A person has died after being hit by a train, with cancellations to services across London.

The M25 near Heathrow Airport is closed due to a 'police incident'.

A man has been jailed after an incident in Radlett which left another man with a severe brain injury from which he may never fully recover.

Dimly lit and atmospheric, the new Cosy Club branch in St Albans has proven to be a hit since its opening earlier this month. Our reporter Huw Richards

A nursery is hosting a special weekend event filled with festive cheer.

An investigation has been launched after a distraction theft in St Albans city centre.

Over the weekend there were several touching Remembrance Day services across Herts.

A family from Hassocks is calling for more involvement in patient care after a “loving” mother took her own life only a day after being deemed at “no immediate risk”.

A crash has partially blocked the A27 in East Sussex.

An upmarket seafront restaurant has applied to instal saunas.

Lucky House, a Chinese takeaway in Uckfield, East Sussex, has received a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection.

Planters A21, a garden centre in East Sussex under new ownership, has submitted plans for a large expansion