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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0100M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of June 12 to 14
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100Meet women's health experts at pioneering clinic close to home
Gynaechoice was established in 2004 as a pioneering and patient‑focused concept, created to deliver a truly specialist, multi‑disciplinary private gynaecology service to women across Hampshire and the surrounding regions
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:40:49 +0100Four barn owl chicks hatch at Hampshire country park
Four barn owl chicks have been ringed during ongoing wildlife monitoring.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:39:32 +0100Hampshire Cricket announces multi-year partnership with cider brand
The deal will see the cider brand become an official partner of Utilita Bowl, running until the end of the 2028 cricket season.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100‘Accident waiting to happen’: fears for children at derelict Andover Sainsbury’s
The disused building has reportedly been accessed multiple times since the beginning of June, after boarding around the site was pulled away.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hampshire town's neighbourhood plan project under review over transparency concerns
A neighbourhood plan project is under review following concerns over transparency and costs.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dozens of bird species identified on Hampshire farm during monitoring project
Ten Farmland Bird Indicator species and five Red List species, including yellowhammer, linnet, lapwing, reed bunting, barn owl and red kite, were among those recorded.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100PICTURES: Inside the long-derelict Andover Magistrates Court set for demolition
The West Street site, which has stood empty since 2015 following a nationwide programme of court closures, was recently explored by the Facebook page Abandoned Echoes.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hampshire approach to domestic abuse highlighted at House of Lords committee
Hampshire’s model is being highlighted as part of a national review into the effectiveness of the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:28:35 +0100Takeaway loses licence after employing illegal workers
A Wiltshire kebab shop has had its licence to serve late-night food and alcohol revoked after a raid by Home Office agents
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100'Charming' three-bed cottage with an abundance of flowers for sale
A three-bedroom, semi-detached cottage with an extension and mature surrounding gardens is for sale on the edge of Weyhill.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Andover Town Council awards £3,000 funding boost to popular annual event
The funding was formally presented by councillors Ted Reynolds, John Cockaday and Andrew Horsnell, who handed over a ceremonial cheque to the Andover Carnival Committee.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Red kites among more than 160 species recorded in wildlife count
The Big Wildlife Count formed part of 'Wild About Enham,' a biodiversity project led by housing association Aster Group in Enham Alamein.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Ambulance service charity seeks volunteers to deliver life-saving CPR training
Volunteers will visit schools and community groups, and take part in events such as Restart a Heart Day.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100New family support hubs to open in town offering a range of services
The hubs will serve as one-stop-shops offering support from pregnancy through early childhood and into the start of school.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Veteran celebrates 100th birthday with family at care home
He and his wife Maureen shared a dance to a favourite song, and Arthur proudly cut his birthday cake, which was prepared by the home.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Jobs fair returning to town centre venue with free entry for all
The event will connect jobseekers with employers offering live vacancies across a variety of sectors.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to turn former Andover shop into 15‑room shared house submitted
An application from Star Plans Ltd seeks permission to convert the vacant ground-floor commercial space on Millway Road into a house in multiple occupation.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Hampshire children in care steady at 1,700 but profile changing
The number of children in care in Hampshire has stayed steady over the past year, but new figures show a shift towards older teenagers, alongside a fall in unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0100EES delays to continue after reports of 6-hour airport queues - but how long for?
Industry experts have revealed how long Brits can expect EES delays to continue.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:40 +0100Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension
The state pension age is gradually rising from 66 to 67. Find out which birth dates are affected and when you'll become eligible for payments.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:03:38 +0100UK drivers told to ignore these sat nav directions after 'worrying' rise in deaths
A recent survey indicated that 54% of drivers have been diverted onto rural routes because of traffic on motorways, dual carriageways and other A roads.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:01:32 +0100Tesco axes delivery fees for thousands of shoppers in major promotion
Tesco is waiving delivery charges on its Whoosh rapid delivery service for all orders of £25 or more
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100'Thoughtfully enhanced' Andover bungalow on the market for £515,000
A substantial detached bungalow in Andover is up for sale with a guide price of £515,000.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:38:05 +0100Hotel fire in Andover prompts large emergency response
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at Travelodge on Hawker Siddeley Way at 10.50am on Wednesday, June 10, prompting a large multi-station response.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Hundreds join annual charity walk for children's hospice charity in Sutton Scotney
Hundreds of people took part in a fundraising walk to help raise money for hospice care.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Former Andover care home site on the market after council 'no longer requires' it
Hampshire County Council has confirmed that the Copper Beeches site is no longer needed following the closure of the facility in 2024, with the property now being marketed for sale.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100New outdoor gym named after much-loved former school staff member
The outdoor gym was funded through a combination of school fundraising events and donations from the parish community.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:08:03 +0100Air ambulance relocates base after almost 20 years in Thruxton
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is now operating from its new headquarters at Southampton Airport, having moved from Thruxton.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100'I wonder if we all live in the same country when reading a newspaper'
The same issue or happening is covered by many of the newspapers but very differently.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Tesco customers donate 74 crates of essentials to food pantry
The pantry offers affordable food and household items to residents facing financial hardship.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:58:33 +0100Southampton Airport passengers warned of 6-hour queues at 2 big holiday hotspots
The rollout EU’s Entry and Exit System (EES) has led to long queues in holiday hotspots that Southampton Airport passengers might be going to
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hampshire village parish council raise fresh concerns over potential housing plan
Chilbolton Parish Council will be raising a further objection to an application for 75 new homes, citing concerns from the Science and Technology Facilities Council.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100New Andover business receives grant boost from Test Valley Borough Council
Halo and Dagger has opened in Black Swan Yard, bringing a previously vacant ground-floor unit back into use after it had stood empty for more than a month.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:33:10 +0100BBC announces future of iconic show up in the air as Christmas special axed
The 2026 Christmas special of Doctor Who will no longer go ahead despite being announced last year.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:55:09 +0100Sainsbury's set to make major food rule change this month in all stores across UK
A major supermarket is taking action to help people eat more fibre as part of a nationwide health push.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:47:01 +0100Thousands of drivers with 12 or more speeding points are still driving on UK roads
Some of these drivers have racked up far more than 12 points; 117 hold more than 20, while two individuals have amassed 43 and 45 points.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:46:22 +0100Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans
Workers could access £12,000 of State Pension before retirement under reported plans, but experts have raised concerns,
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:36:24 +0100Morrisons launches AI-powered trolleys trial but shoppers have spotted a major flaw
The trolleys are already in use at major retailers in the US, including Kroger, Aldi, and Coles, but this is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0100Hampshire hotel full of 'lovely touches' named among UK's top 10 for 2026
Aviator Hampshire in Farnborough has been ranked among the UK's top 10 hotels in Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards 2026
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100Three-storey three-bedroom house on market for £350,000
A three-storey house has gone on the market for £350,000.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:13:18 +0100Planned protest fails to materialise in Winchester, Salisbury and Basingstoke
A protest urging people to "STAND TOGETHER. BE HEARD. CREATE CHANGE" failed to materialise.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Primary school children visit farm to meet animals and collect eggs
Egg collecting and meeting donkeys were all part of the day for pupils during a hands-on farm visit.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Historic Hampshire garden's roses in full bloom
Roses are now in full bloom at the historic gardens of Houghton Lodge, offering a colourful draw for visitors as summer gets underway in the Test Valley.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Andover facial therapy business secures council funding boost
Aligned, Mind, Body, Soul and Skin, founded by Debbi McIntosh, has been awarded a £750 Business Incentive Grant.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:31:51 +0100First look at only snow leopard cubs born at a Hampshire zoo in over a decade
A Hampshire zoo is celebrating the birth of two snow leopard cubs, the first in more than a decade by giving the public a first look at the babies.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:53:15 +0100Man charged after two handbags stolen in Hampshire
A 49-year-old man has been charged following a series of burglaries in Stockbridge and Littleton.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100Thousands of disadvantaged children to enjoy Rotary Children’s Fun Day this June
Around 25,000 children from across the UK are set to take part in the 2026 Rotary Children’s Fun Day.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:54:41 +0100Hampshire to see a return to sunshine this weekend, Met Office forecasts
Hampshire will see a return to sunshine this weekend, the Met Office has forecast, but not before more rain.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Teen warns public after needing surgery for slicing ankle open in river
Brandon Hobbs, 19, from Amesbury, was walking his dog with his partner Rosie on Sunday, May 31, at Amesbury Recreation Ground at around 10.30 am.