A weather warning for wind has been issued for Southampton with gusts of up to 70mph possible in exposed coastal areas.

The award celebrates the hub’s work in introducing children and young people to jazz, helping them perform and grow as musicians.

Longparish Little School has earned strong standard ratings in every area, with Ofsted finding children feel "happy, safe and secure".

It offers free, flexible training for unemployed adults in sectors including digital, construction, health and social care, education and horticulture.

See inside this three-bedroom Whitchurch property featuring an en-suite, open-plan living space and two allocated parking spaces.

The programme is open to neighbourhoods in Hampshire, with activities including home energy improvements, community food growing, and repair and reuse schemes.

A keen wildlife watcher captured the moment a cormorant finally landed its dinner at Anton Lakes in Andover.

Amerley's Coffee Box has been named Café of the Year 2026 after building a loyal following with its mobile coffee and cake business at Danebury Hill.

Andover Rotary Club has welcomed a new corporate member with expertise in marketing and communications.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has launched a five-year strategy covering 2026 to 2031.

Whitchurch Silk Mill’s Harvest and Heritage Festival runs October 23-25, with 20+ makers, live craft demonstrations, autumn stalls and heritage skills.

Test Valley councillor Iris Andersen urges safety action at Andover’s vacant Simplyhealth building after a fire at the former M&S site on October 12.

Claims that patients can be too young for a knee replacement were firmly rejected by a Hampshire NHS specialist.

Passengers who are anti-social on public transport, including buses and trains, could be fined for not using headphones when listening to something.

Drivers in the UK have been warned about falling victim to mileage fraud and how they could spot a clocked car

More than 30,000 drivers join calls for a fuel duty cut and permanent freeze as campaigners urge the Chancellor to act in the October 28 Budget.

Martin Lewis explains widened Disabled Persons Railcard rules, including Blue Badge holders and some neurodivergent people, offering a third off UK train fares.

Chancellor John Healey is reportedly preparing to announce plans requiring online marketplaces to collect VAT on sites such as eBay.

Clocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.

Running a heater for a long time raises body temperature and lowers oxygen levels inside a car, reducing reaction times and concentration.

PIP figures reveal that 30% of recent claimants with anxiety disorders are aged 16 to 24, but a leading psychiatrist warns official statistics may not tell the whole story.

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.

Jenton International wins Automate UK Awards 2026 honour for JenAct’s UV-C food powder decontamination technology, developed with Campden BRI and Innovate UK.

Full Moon Animal Services receives a £750 Test Valley Borough Council grant, helping Ronnie Hunter expand her pet sitting and dog walking business in Hampshire.

Test Valley Borough Council launched the weekly collection service in October 2025.

Breakthrough Prayer Chapel International in Andover celebrates its 10th anniversary with the Total Freedom Convention, held from August 26 to August 30.

Amesbury archaeological dig unites local volunteers, schoolchildren and visitors worldwide as Professor David Jacques investigates the town’s Mesolithic past.

Test Valley councillors united against Government planning reforms taking effect October 31, warning of less local democracy and public scrutiny at meetings.

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus. Find out which benefits qualify and when payments are due.

Hampshire Constabulary has appointed Chief Inspector Clare Denyer as its new District Commander for Test Valley.

A sizeable five-bedroom detached house has gone on the market for £795,000.

Howden has set up donation stations across eight branches in Hampshire as part of a partnership with Felix, the UK's leading food redistribution charity.

Thousands of hand-knitted and crocheted poppies have been created by Ludgershall residents for a special Remembrance display at the town's memorial garden.

National Adoption Week runs October 19 to 25. Nick Adams-King shares his family’s adoption story, same-sex parenting and lifelong support for adopted families.

This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 9th October 2026. Any comments should be sent to the Planning Office, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10...

Floral Way residents raise parking and road-safety concerns as Hampshire County Council considers enforcement and school patrols over yellow zigzag markings.

Andover drink driver Charli White was banned for 22 months at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court, while Lewis McMillan was fined for breaching an order.

From community pubs serving locally sourced meat to wood-fired cooking and Spanish-inspired alternatives.

The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.

Ministers are considering plans to extend the £180 fee to online streaming platforms to prevent people avoiding payment

Test Valley Borough Council approves £67 million investment in Andover and Romsey, including a new theatre, community hub, parks and town centre improvements.

Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, called for greater use of technology to combat serious and organised crime.

Stalker Jakob Ward jailed for 32 months at Winchester Crown Court after sending a woman AI-generated nude videos, underwear and semen.

Hampshire Police stop M3 vehicle linked to suspected burglary; suspected stolen goods found. Man remanded over theft, handling stolen goods and criminal damage.

Thank you for reading my short article about my nursing career. It holds many memories.

Thinking about fostering? Come along, meet Hampshire foster carers, and find out more.

Readers were invited to support their favourite café as part of the annual competition, which celebrates Andover cafes

Construction begins on Portway Padel in Andover, with three covered courts at West Portway and three more planned by 2027 for year-round community play.

Andover town centre businesses warn anti-social behaviour is hurting trade after Hampshire Police dispersal order and former M&S fire led to eight arrests.

Toby Carvery has responded to portion size claims with a £7 roast offer, a charity feast and an invitation behind the scenes for content creator, Tee Gee.