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Andover Advertiser
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Andover school championed for bereavement support by charity
Knights Enham Schools in Andover has been championed by bereavement charity Simon Says for its work supporting pupils experiencing loss.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hampshire farm to host open day with cream teas and tractor rides
The family-friendly event will feature live music, craft stalls, traditional games and refreshments including homemade cakes, cream teas and ice cream.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Councillor slams approved plans for nine new homes as 'wrong place' development
Stuart MacDonald, Test Valley Borough councillor for the Mid Test ward, made the remarks during a meeting of the southern area planning committee.
Tue, 12 May 2026 09:38:41 +0100First-time buyers can now get mortgages with just £5,000 deposit in new Lloyds deal
Lloyds is launching a new mortgage allowing first-time buyers to buy homes with a deposit as low as £5,000 in 98% mortgage deal.
Tue, 12 May 2026 09:37:21 +0100New DVSA rules for driving test bookings come into force today - see what's changed
New rules around driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect from today (May 12). aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system.
Basingstoke Gazette
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Chic Teak garden furniture showroom attracts prestigious UK venues
Chic Teak, an independent local firm specialising in quality teak outdoor furniture, has become a renowned name in the industry, securing business from some of the best-known organisations and venues in the country.
Tue, 12 May 2026 09:13:34 +0100Suspected drug dealer caught at children's playground to appear in court
Oliver Brandao, a suspected drug dealer, has been charged after he was caught at a children's playground.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Teenager runs 111 miles to reclaim British ultra-running record
Peter Knowles, from Basingstoke, completed the challenge at Down Grange Athletics Track, setting the British record for the furthest distance run by a British citizen under 20.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Basingstoke taxi firm expands and launches in a galaxy far, far away... Salisbury
Characters from a galaxy far, far away landed in Salisbury to help launch a new taxi service.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Children offered free drumming, dance and art classes at Hampshire festival
It forms the 'most ambitious' schools programme yet from the festival, and covers a broad range of creative experiences.
Borehamwood Times
Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100College students get hands-on experience of working in life-saving industry
West Herts College students are getting hands-on experience in the high-tech industry that produces lifesaving treatments with Elstree-based Kedrion Biopharma UK.
Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:36 +0100Free webinar: 5 easy wins to help funeral directors stand out online
LOCALiQ UK is hosting a free 45‑minute online seminar designed to give increased Google visibility to funeral directors
Fri, 01 May 2026 07:20:55 +0100Cash and nitrous oxide seized from 'suspicious vehicle' near Watford
Police have seized cash and nitrous oxide from a "suspicious vehicle" in Borehamwood.
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:20:25 +0100Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns with early bird price offer
To mark the milestone, new schools have the chance to benefit from special early bird pricing until June 30.
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:15:47 +0100'Pressure makes diamonds': Kai's journey from homelessness to independence
A young man who became homeless after caring for his terminally ill father has spoken about how he rebuilt his life with the support of Centrepoint
Bucks Free Press
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100New 'Listening Bench' unveiled in Lowndes Park
A new 'Listening Bench' has been unveiled in Lowndes Park.
Tue, 12 May 2026 08:46:44 +0100Man sustains 'life-changing injuries' after being hit by train
A UK man has sustained 'life-changing injuries' after being hit by a train between London and Reading.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beaconsfield café seeks licence to serve alcohol until 9pm
A Beaconsfield café is hoping to secure a licence to serve alcohol and play music until 9pm.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Where to park for Pub in the Park in Marlow
Pub in the Park is coming to Marlow later this week, do you know where you are parking?
Tue, 12 May 2026 07:22:34 +0100Buckinghamshire village launches new summer event to save popular pub
A community has launched a new summer event to bring residents together.
Epsom Guardian
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100London schools can win £4k in nationwide reading competition
TGJones has given London primary schools the chance to win £4,000 worth of books and stationery.
Tue, 12 May 2026 09:35:37 +0100First government minister resigns and calls for Starmer to 'do the right thing'
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the scale of the setback during a speech in central London on Monday, taking responsibility for the party’s performance.
Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100World's last seagoing paddle steamer to visit the Thames this summer
The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley will visit the Thames Estuary as part of her 80th anniversary season.
Mon, 11 May 2026 12:12:18 +0100Vernon Kay breaks silence on split with Tess Daly after 22 years with new statement
It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.
Mon, 11 May 2026 12:07:32 +0100Strictly Come Dancing new hosts 'confirmed' as popular household names
It's been reported that Emma Willis will be one of the new hosts for Strictly Come Dancing.
St Albans Review
Tue, 12 May 2026 06:01:00 +0100Herts offenders sentenced at St Albans, Stevenage and Hatfield courts
Here are the latest court results for Hertfordshire, with offenders appearing at Hatfield, St Albans and Stevenage magistrates' courts.
Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100St Albans parkrun results: 47 personal bests at event number 678
St Albans parkrun welcomed 443 participants for its 678th event at Verulamium Park.
Mon, 11 May 2026 14:53:18 +0100St Albans city centre gastropub to close after 'many wonderful years'
After "many wonderful years", The Beech House on St Peter's Street, St Albans is set to close this month.
Mon, 11 May 2026 12:07:13 +0100'Expelled' St Albans Reform candidate remained on ballots during local election
Reform UK candidate Caspar Thomas who was standing for a ward in St Albans remained on the ballot paper despite being "expelled" beforehand.
Mon, 11 May 2026 11:36:43 +0100Three fluffy Peregrine chicks hatch atop St Albans Cathedral
A trio of fluffy Peregrine Falcon chicks have hatched on St Albans Cathedral, over the weekend.
The Argus
Tue, 12 May 2026 09:13:51 +0100Live updates as traffic crawls along 'jammed' seafront
Traffic is moving slowly on the A259 next to Brighton Palace Pier on the seafront, possibly connected to Pool Valley roadworks.
Tue, 12 May 2026 08:48:21 +0100Young child struggling in the sea prompts huge multi-agency response
A young child in difficulty in the water on May 11 at St Leonards, Hastings, prompted a multi-agency emergency response, coastguard said.
Tue, 12 May 2026 09:54:52 +0100Sussex MP resigns from his position and calls on Sir Keir Starmer to quit
Tom Rutland, who represents East Worthing and Shoreham, resigned as a government aide on Monday and publicly declared that the Prime Minister has "lost authority" and should set out a timetable for his departure.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mum says direct train between Brighton and Newcastle would be 'life-changing'
A woman said a direct train route from Newcastle to Brighton would be “life-changing”
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Meet the owners of new Brighton seafront LGBT+ bar
The Birdcage, at 11-12 Marine Parade in Kemptown, next to the Amsterdam Hotel, has been taken over by South African-born couple Sean and Mathys Pettit-Scheepers