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Andover Advertiser

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:30:00 +0000
M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of February 27 to March 1

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Number of young people facing homelessness in area surges by more than a third
Youth homelessness in Test Valley rose by 37% in 2024, with 136 young people affected. Centrepoint data highlights rising UK-wide youth homelessness trends.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'New foot care clinics helping older people stay active and independent'
These clinics will bring essential foot care closer to communities across Hampshire, making it easier for older people to access professional support.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The community-owned pub and shop that are proving their worth to villages
Both businesses are members of Plunkett, a national charity that supports more than 850 community-owned businesses with specialist advice and support.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Photographic exhibition coming to town centre with nearly 100 photos on display
Andover Photographic Club’s Annual Exhibition will run from February 27 to March 17, at the Unity Arts Studio in the Chantry Centre.

Basingstoke Gazette

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:30:00 +0000
M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of February 27 to March 1

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tribute band to bring homage to 'soft rock' sensations to Basingstoke
The show is part of the band’s debut UK and Ireland tour, which promises to deliver all the heartfelt harmonies and mellow melodies.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP backs apprenticeship reforms to help young people get skilled jobs faster
Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy marked National Apprenticeship Week with visits to Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) and Asda Basingstoke.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
£50m earmarked for better bus services to double journeys by 2035
Planned improvements cover bus stop upgrades, enhanced stations and interchanges, real-time information displays and bus priority schemes.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents invited to have their say on plans to upgrade four play areas
The upgrades are part of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s ongoing commitment to improve and maintain play spaces.

Borehamwood Times

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Forest Care Village Borehamwood unveils new hygge-style makeover
Forest Care Village, a private specialist centre in Borehamwood offering dedicated 24/7 nursing care, has showcased a remarkable new interior, following significant investments in a new atrium, communal areas and private living spaces to bring wellne...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:30:18 +0000
Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'
Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:28:35 +0000
Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour
Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:24:12 +0000
Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up
Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:20:00 +0000
High Street TV’s £1Million stock clearance sale is still on
With a wide range of products, High Street TV has everything for the home and garden and lots in between.

Bucks Free Press

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pinewood Studios £1bn expansion plans approved for five storey high data centre
Plans for a new £1 billion data centre close to the world-famous Pinewood Studios site, have been approved.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:06:14 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Bucks Free Press newspapers, February 27
With the Bucks Free Press set to hit the stands this morning (February 27), here's a preview of what's inside your newspaper.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:31:53 +0000
M40 reopened after multi-vehicle crash closure with major emergency response
At 1.09am this morning, Feburary 27, the M40 northbound closed between J4 High Wycombe and J5 Stokenchurch, after a multi-vehicle crash.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:12:10 +0000
As it happened: motorway partially blocked after crash involving lorry
M25 in Bucks is partially blocked due to a crash with a lorry involved on the M25 anticlockwise after J16 (M40 Interchange).

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Childhood sweethearts celebrate diamond wedding anniversary in Wycombe
A couple who met when they lived just two houses apart in Sheffield as children have marked their 60th wedding anniversary in High Wycombe.

Epsom Guardian

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:33:52 +0000
Ryanair passenger avoids hefty baggage charge with this simple trick
A spokesman for Ryanair said the passenger had booked a basic fare ticket that entitled them to carry one small personal bag onboard.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:06:59 +0000
Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:47:49 +0000
Ewell stepping stones closed AGAIN after heavy rain causes flooding
The stepping stones in Ewell have been closed to the public for the second time following persistent heavy rain that has caused flooding.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the closures and changes on the London Underground you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 27 to March 1) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:09:56 +0000
Half of UK population would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.

St Albans Review

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Brighter and milder weekend ahead for St Albans and Harpenden
Residents across St Albans and Harpenden can expect a cooler but increasingly bright end to February and start of March.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:36:14 +0000
Back-up system on railway to 'address serious issues seen in December'
Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway have confirmed been working together to address frequent issues facing St Albans commuters.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:26:11 +0000
Popular River Ver footpath and bridge restored in St Albans
A new bridge and footpath are part of major improvements to a popular 450-metre stretch of the River Ver trail in St Albans.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:28:59 +0000
Number of asylum seekers in St Albans hotels drops
The number of asylum seekers housed in hotels across St Albans has dropped, new figures have revealed.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:17:42 +0000
Concerns raised over payment by Reform Cllr to group run by husband
Green Party county councillors are calling for an urgent investigation into the payment of funds by Reform councillor Janet Bainbridge to a trauma support group run by her husband.

The Argus

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
University professor highlights life-changing power of drumming
Professor Marcus Smith from University of Chichester shared research about benefits of drumming at the Northern Ireland Science Festival.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:40:44 +0000
Woman gets stuck in rocks on beach after late night fall
Rescue services were called after a person got trapped in sea defence rocks on William Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the coast.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Teacher banned from profession for kissing pupil several times
A teacher has been banned from the profession for kissing a pupil at Lewes Old Grammar School.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Hilarious' plaque put on 'ridiculous' Asda barrier that's annoyed drivers for years
The plaque, which has been attached to a barrier in the Asda carpark, in Selsey, pokes fun at the plastic barricade by describing it as an "ancient monument"

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Resident finds out she is being evicted after seeing it on social media
A housing society has apologised after residents were not contacted about their building's sale

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