The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.

An adventurer has spoken of the "incredible" support that helped him rebuild his life after losing all four limbs.

The emporium offers shoppers a chance to explore unique products, thoughtful gifts and one-of-a-kind finds in the heart of the town centre.

The shop has been fully refitted and offers a wide range of everyday essentials.

More than nine million households enter winter with no energy credit cushion or in arrears as January price cap rises loom, Uswitch research reveals.

People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

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

See inside this Andover property featuring three bedrooms, a home-working space and an open-plan kitchen and dining room.

The charity has issued a call for help from the local community to spread Christmas cheer by donating toys they no longer need.

The converted cow shed on the historic Cholderton Estate has been welcoming customers since 2009, offering a relaxed countryside atmosphere.

Best Start Family Hubs aim to provide early support for families from pregnancy through to starting school.

By the end of the challenge, participants had covered 5,453 miles, exceeding the original target by 36 per cent.

Hampshire Police have warned rural criminals they have “eyes in the sky” after a volunteer drone helped officers investigate pheasant poaching.

Renters face a typical £1,236 annual shortfall as frozen housing benefit rates fail to cover cheaper rents in all 152 areas of England. Check your area.

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.

A newly named storm is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, including the South of England, later this week

If you lose capacity, your family may be unable to pay your care costs. Without an LPA, the process is long, costly and stressful, says Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.

BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

UK homeowners could face council fines and £5,000 fines over weeds, long grass and vermin.

Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.

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

Business achievements took centre stage this weekend.

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.