Andover driver Seyram Kutsienyo has been fined £925 and banned for three years after pleading guilty to drink-driving at Colchester Magistrates’ Court.

The photo shows a barn owl perched on a wooden post as the sun goes down, its pale face and patterned feathers illuminated by warm golden light.

A farm shop has won a business award after more than 16 years of serving the community.

A business leader has been celebrated for her impact and ambition in driving company growth.

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Test Valley restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

A night of wild weather left a lasting mark on a Hampshire town.

Disney Store will open its first UK outlet this autumn, offering Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars merchandise, with savings up to 40%.

Citizens Advice has warned the Chancellor over a dangerous gap in winter energy support for disabled people and working families.

Cadbury fans can now customise their own tub of Heroes ahead of Christmas in a new move for the company.

Private parking firms issued 16.9m tickets in 2025/26. Proposed UK reforms include five- and 10-minute grace periods, appeals and £20 caps for genuine errors.

UK TV licence rules explained: who needs one, £180 cost, free and reduced-cost licences, payment options and fines for watching live TV or BBC iPlayer.

The clocks go back on Sunday. Martin Lewis's advice is to let sunlight in during the day and close curtains as it gets dark to help retain warmth.

Martin Lewis has discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefits

Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.

Thousands of homes are without power and travel is disrupted as Storm Austen hits the South West and forecasters issue warnings for Storm Boelo.

The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.

Drivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.

A bin collector has urged UK households to mark food waste caddies with their house number to prevent them blowing away in autumn winds.

UK drivers have been warned they risk fines, bans and prison after research revealed millions have not checked the Highway Code since passing their test.

The government has updated its Be Ready emergency checklist, naming nine items and provisions all UK households should keep at home.

Hampshire is bracing for strong winds and possible disruption as Storm Austen approaches the county.

Halloween magic is coming to the woods with two mornings of spooky fun for families.

The closure, granted by Hampshire County Council, is expected to be in place for no longer than 32 working days from Monday, October 26.

An engineering company has been named the corporate business of the year.

It has carried everything from major national events and breaking news to local programming, entertainment and sport, becoming a familiar part of the landscape.

The proposed changes focus on making the policies clearer, more transparent and easier to understand.

The closure of Stonehenge came as Storm Austen caused travel disruption and power outages elsewhere in the country

Storm Austen has forced easyJet to reroute flights from Southampton, causing disruption for travellers.

Loganair flights have been cancelled to and from Southampton Airport due to Storm Austen.

Rail chaos between Woking and Brookwood caused South Western Railway cancellations and hours of delays for Andover passengers at Waterloo.

An AI tool is transforming the way police forces handle public enquiries.

We are delighted to launch our Pub of the Year 2026 competition, celebrating the brilliant pubs at the heart of our communities

A 16-year-old boy has also been charged with nine shoplifting offences as police take action over concerns in Andover town centre.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Andover after suspected Class A drugs, cash and phones were seized during a stop on Whitebeam Close on October 21.

Storm Austen cancels Aurigny flights between Southampton Airport and the Channel Islands on October 22 and October 23, with gusts up to 60mph forecast.

Marwell Zoo in Hampshire will close on Friday as Storm Austen hits the region.

A business that started with just four children in one after-school class has been named New Business of the Year.

Dashain is a key festival in Nepalese culture, symbolising the victory of good over evil.

A MUM who endured a terrifying stalking campaign in which a trusted family friend posed as her abusive ex-partner and sent her a package containing his semen says she feels “justice has not been served”.

Storm Boelo to hit UK this weekend with heavy rain and winds up to 80mph as Met Office issues yellow warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland and England.

As windy storms hit, find out how wind speed is broken down and what level wind must reach to be dangerous.

Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are due to hit the UK. But who is responsible for potential garden fence damages?

There are 21 famous faces heading to Scotland's Ardross Castle for the new series of Celebrity Traitors.

A precision engineering firm has won an award for its cutting-edge approach to manufacturing.

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) has called on everyone aged 65 and over who has not yet had their flu jab to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

It is aimed at helping residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight better understand and manage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

The incident happened on September 28 between 10.40 am and 11.30 am.

The investment supported the replacement of windows and external doors, as well as an interior refurbishment.

A celebrant who leads handfasting ceremonies inside the Stonehenge stone circle has won a national award for her work.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 10am to 9pm on October 23, warning of potential disruption to travel and power supplies.