The scheme supports those travelling to Remembrance services and commemorations, ensuring they can attend events without cost.

Celebrate Halloween at Andover’s Harmony Woods on October 30 with pumpkin carving, storytelling and games. Tickets cost £10 per child; book online.

A dog owner has been prosecuted for failing to update her pet’s microchip details and put her name and address on its collar.

Hampshire and Solent mayoral election will remain in May 2028 after ministers reject calls for a 2027 vote, despite plans for devolution and new powers for the region.

Former F1 champion Jody Scheckter loses £3.8m HMRC tax appeal over Hampshire farm losses as tribunal rules Laverstoke Park trade non-commercial.

Built in 1990, the property has been "thoughtfully designed to maximise living areas", boasting 1,785 square feet of accommodation.

Kit Malthouse has praised community action after joining a local event promoting greener living.

Amesbury's disc golf course has been ranked the third busiest in England after players recorded 3,404 rounds between January and October.

TARCA volunteers braved wet weather on October 25 to build a woody debris mattress protecting lake banks, with Test Valley Council support.

Members have spent recent months preparing a fresh programme and strengthening its line-up.

The programme is designed for children meeting income and benefit-related criteria.

Three products created by Andover's Cambrook Foods have impressed judges at the Great British Food Awards.

Deichmann opens a new Farnborough shoe shop at Princes Mead on November 5, with free shoes for the first 25 customers and six new jobs.

Family-run Go Fudge in Andover celebrates its first anniversary as sisters Laurien Griffiths and Ashlyn Edwards promise more sweets, fudge and bakes to come.

Permission has now been granted for the housing scheme on land at Empress Way in Ludgershall, paving the way for one of the town's largest recent residential developments.

Andover driver Kirsten Joss fined £645 and banned for six months after using a hand-held mobile phone on the M27 near Southampton, magistrates' court heard.

Find out what John Healey’s Budget 2026 means for your money, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

Chancellor John Healey announced a new pension tax allowance so pensioners will not pay Income Tax during this Parliament.

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

The Chancellor is expected to announce new minimum wage rates in the Budget. Find out how much younger workers and those aged 21 and over could earn.

Dry clothes efficiently indoors this autumn with expert tips on spin cycles, tumble dryer maintenance, ventilation, airer placement and reducing laundry costs.

John Healey will deliver his first Budget as Chancellor today, October 28, with households and businesses waiting to see whether he will announce further help with the cost of living.

New photos of Samba, the missing capybara still on the loose after six months, have been released

The councils will work together with the water company to develop sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS).

Andover Model Railway Club welcomed visitors to its October 24 open day at the Chantry Centre, showcasing miniature trains, Lego layouts and new displays.

A breast cancer fundraiser has been hailed a success after raising vital funds despite miserable weather.

St John Ambulance offers firework safety and first aid advice for Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night, including burns, eye injuries and smoke inhalation.

The movement aims to end the curfew imposed on women by safety fears during darker nights.

YMCA Andover Nursery also received special mention for its continued success in early years education.

A serious crash on a Wiltshire A-road has left one car flipped on its roof, as police close the road.

TGJones confirms Andover store and Post Office will remain open, clarifying clearance sale signs amid plans to close up to 150 shops across the UK.

Andy Turner joined KJM in January 1983, just after it was founded, and has played a key role in its growth and success over the decades.

These sites generate biodiversity units that developers can purchase to meet biodiversity requirements.

A military Airbus A400M Atlas declared an emergency over the New Forest on October 26 before landing at Bournemouth Airport after a minor technical issue.

Martin Lewis says “hurrah” as the Government promises to end the Carers’ Allowance cliff edge, in a run of cost-of-living announcements ahead of Budget 2026

Five Budget measures have been revealed ahead of Wednesday, including mileage allowance changes, cheaper food, parental pay and support for carers.

Carers could see a major change to Carers’ Allowance as the Government moves to end a controversial earnings rule that can strip people of their entire benefit for earning just a few pence too much.

The workshop will cover topics such as what plants need for food and why leaves come in different shapes and sizes.

His efforts include cycling across entire countries and mountain ranges, as well as a 50-mile sponsored swim.

Andover races drew 478 runners on October 25, with Henry Haslam winning the half marathon and Jack Chafer the 12K.

In 2025, HANTSAR was the largest provider of mutual aid within the Lowland Rescue network.

JD Wetherspoon has said there is no ban on customers wearing poppies after footage from a Hampshire pub sparked controversy.

An HGV leaving the A303 near Amesbury caused delays of up to 41 minutes as recovery work took place near Stonehenge.

The landmark was illuminated as part of Capital Breakfast’s Feel Yourself Friday campaign.

Attendees from commerce, government, education and the voluntary sector reflected on nearly 175 years of business support.

The event brought together residents, families and friends for an afternoon of tea, cake and conversation.

The garden received a Level 5 'Outstanding' in the It's Your Neighbourhood category for the third consecutive year, scoring 95 out of 100 points.

The awards celebrate her leadership and impact in corporate travel, entrepreneurship and business coaching.

Motoring experts from Halfords and Tempcover have shared some advice on what checks to make to avoid wasting money buying a second-hand car