Hampshire has a few well-regarded beaches you can visit, including Southsea, Calshot and Hayling Island

Concerns have been raised over funding cuts by Hampshire County Council, which indirectly supports the museum, including the Museum of the Iron Age.

The award aims to recognise businesses that have made practical changes to reduce waste, conserve energy or operate more responsibly.

A new kind of street performance is bringing career advice and storytelling to city centres in a creative way.

A retail giant has announced big changes in its stores as part of a national pricing shake-up.

The UK Government has updated its advice for people heading to Portugal this summer

McDonald’s has launched a new Hot Honey McFlurry, which has divided opinion among customers

Andy Burnham has named his first cabinet as Prime Minister after taking office on Monday (July 20).

Elizabeth Rider, who played Ashley Peacock’s biological mother in Coronation Street, is reportedly coming back in a new role.

Marwell Zoo has confirmed new drone flights have taken place in the search for missing capybara Samba.

A detached home with a mature, secluded rear garden is on the market in the centre of Thruxton.

‘Dear Mother,’ This is the first line of a letter written in WW2 by Raymond Whittall.

Andover's town mayor has joined older adults and adults with additional needs for morning of laser tag.

Visitors to Anton Lake in Andover have been treated to a flourishing display of wildlife, with a variety of birds and insects spotted around the popular beauty spot.

Successful applicants will become part of Team SCAS Charity for the TCS 2027 London Marathon.

Wiltshire Council has issued a formal notice stating it "hereby give notice that on 27th July 2026, the following length of road shall be closed to all traffic in the interests of public safety.

Andover Carnival 2026, one of the town's biggest annual events, took place across Andover on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance said they were deployed at 7.27 pm on July 19 to respond to an incident in the town requiring specialist medical support.

Copper Box Cubs Tiney Home Nursery, based in Andover and run by Marie Dyer, has received a £750 business incentive grant from Test Valley Borough Council.

Former Mayor of Test Valley, Councillor Gordon Bailey, and former Mayoress, Karen Hamilton, raised funds throughout their mayoral year and presented cheques to four organisations.

Ted Baker was founded in Glasgow in 1988, operating around 550 stores and concessions worldwide at its peak.

A soap star has spoken about whether she would ever return to the cobbles.

The British Heart Foundation has revealed the locations of 87 charity shops set to close by March 2027.

The best fee-free travel cards can help holidaymakers avoid overseas charges while earning cashback and rewards on holiday spending.

PepsiCo has urgently recalled packets of Doritos Chilli Heatwave (140g) and warned consumers not to eat them as they pose a potential health risk.

HMRC is consulting on plans to make millions of self-employed workers, landlords and side hustlers pay tax earlier through major Self Assessment reforms.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested the frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance is on his radar after saying it was a key issue raised by voters.

At Age Concern Hampshire, we believe care starts long before someone arrives at one of our care and wellbeing centres.

A police sergeant has been recognised for his efforts in tackling dangerous driving at illegal car meets across Hampshire.

The award shines a spotlight on inspiring young people who lead by example and show the potential to become role models for others.

Patch’s Dog Home Day Care has been named Dog Home Day Care of the Year for South West England, and has also been shortlisted as a finalist in the UK 2026 Small Business Awards.

Ethan has shared his experience as children’s cancer charity Young Lives vs Cancer calls for the swift delivery of the National Cancer Plan for England.

Councillor Chris Donnelly, who represents Andover West, acknowledged residents' frustrations after the scheme, originally expected last winter, was postponed.

The cases were among a number of matters heard at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court involving defendants and offences connected to Andover.

The Traitors has become a major hit since its BBC debut in 2022, but fans would not be as keen if it aired on a different channel.

HMRC has issued a fresh update to MPs after admitting a long-running State Pension tax error affected up to 1.4 million pensioners.

Ryanair has warned Brits travelling to Europe this summer to expect "significant" queues at 16 major airports due to the EU's Entry/Exit System.

New data from invasive plant specialist Environet shows there have been 20 verified sightings of Japanese knotweed in Andover, placing the town fifth in the county.

More than 1,500 companies and almost 3,000 individual users have engaged with UKPAC.

The event celebrated progress and success in supported internships over the past year.

It drew councillors, business leaders, public sector representatives and environmental organisations from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The council said new requirements have undermined its progress on the next Local Plan, which guides housing and infrastructure decisions across the borough.

I was fortunate not to be working, which would have needed a walk to the tram line. An unimaginable, heat walk.

A new chapter for Hampshire and the Solent — and a chance we must seize

A train company has been awarded the highest honour for its support of the Armed Forces community.

The former Tory minister and, more recently, spokesperson for Reform died at the age of 78 earlier this month.

The scheme, from Plankbridge (Holdings) Ltd, is in outline form with access to be agreed now and detailed layout, scale, and appearance to follow at a later stage.

Steven Earle, 38, also known online as “King of the Grime”, has been carrying out clean-ups across the town, promoting what he describes as a “community makeover”.

The photo shows a grey squirrel clutching a nut in its tiny front paws, captured in wonderful close-up detail.

A new warning has been issued about the use of illegal streaming devices in the UK after four more arrests were made in June 2026.