UK South East England

Andover Advertiser

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:37:17 +0100
Martin Lewis warns millions over easy NHS mistake that could trigger £100 fine
Martin Lewis has warned millions on Universal Credit not to assume they still qualify for free NHS prescriptions and dental care.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for seven homes at Andover veterinary clinic site
The outline application, lodged with Test Valley Borough Council, seeks permission to redevelop an existing car park at Strathmore Veterinary Clinic in London Road.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Really pleased’: Council reacts as Andover scaffolding finally comes down
The structure, which had stood outside Ladbrokes on the High Street for more than three years, was finally taken down on Thursday, May 14.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:43:26 +0100
Petrol prices surge to highest level since Iran oil crisis began in 'Trump Tax'
Rising oil prices are pushing petrol costs higher again just before the bank holiday getaway period.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:42:34 +0100
UK charity shop chain with 500 stores announces more closures
Barnado’s, which operates more than 500 stores UK-wide, is shutting more stores this month, following a series of closures across the country.

Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman hailed 'lifesaver' after rushing to aid stranger who collapsed
A woman has been praised for her quick actions after rushing to help a stranger who collapsed during a seizure in the town centre.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reform UK councillor shared post saying George Floyd 'should have been put down'
A newly elected Reform UK councillor in Hampshire shared Facebook posts describing George Floyd as someone who "should have been put down."

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tributes pour in after death of 15-year-old rugby player
TRIBUTES have flooded in following the sudden death of a 15-year-old boy.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:43:26 +0100
Petrol prices surge to highest level since Iran oil crisis began in 'Trump Tax'
Rising oil prices are pushing petrol costs higher again just before the bank holiday getaway period.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:42:34 +0100
UK charity shop chain with 500 stores announces more closures
Barnado’s, which operates more than 500 stores UK-wide, is shutting more stores this month, following a series of closures across the country.

Borehamwood Times

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Youngest Indian-origin mayor in UK history elected in Elstree and Borehamwood
Councillor Tushar Kumar was officially elected as the new mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood on May 13.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:18:03 +0100
Appeal launched after 'distressing' Islamophobic abuse at park
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and information after a "distressing" religiously aggravated public order incident in Borehamwood.

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:30:02 +0100
Hertfordshire driver fined after video shows football net on top of car
Hertfordshire Police have released a video of a car with a football net on its roof, confirming that the motorist was fined £120.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
College 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 +0100
Free 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

Bucks Free Press

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:26:21 +0100
High Wycombe's Theo James reveals his favourite restaurant
Theo James has shared what his favourite restaurant in London is, and it's been called an "absolute gem".

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grammar school access plans spark debate among Wycombe councillors
Wycombe councillors have clashed over plans aimed at improving access to grammar schools for children in some of High Wycombe’s most deprived areas.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Green belt fury as plans for nearly 200 Beaconsfield homes spark backlash
Major plans to build nearly 200 homes on green belt land in Beaconsfield have sparked opposition.

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:51:23 +0100
James Corden calls one Gavin and Stacey episode 'very, very, very bad'
James Corden has named the one episode of Gavin and Stacey he can’t stand.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:21:00 +0100
'Final warnings' issued in ongoing car meet crackdown in Buckinghamshire
Police have issued nearly 100 final warnings to individuals amid a crackdown on illegal car meets.

Epsom Guardian

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:41:02 +0100
BA issues update to passengers after cancelling flights to 7 major destinations
British Airways has cut flights to seven major destinations amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:53:54 +0100
Epstein-linked child abuse allegations spark Surrey Police investigation
Surrey Police investigate historic child sexual abuse linked to Jeffrey Epstein files, with incidents reported in Surrey and Berkshire from the 1980s–2000. No arrests yet.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:30:53 +0100
Strictly's new hosts confirmed as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe
The BBC has confirmed that Strictly Come Dancing’s new hosts are Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:24 +0100
Is Halifax about to disappear? Lloyds breaks silence on shock claims
Reports suggested Halifax could stop taking new customers later this year before existing account holders are gradually moved to Lloyds Bank

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:20:59 +0100
M&S launches salad that lasts five days longer due to one clever trick
Marks & Spencer shoppers will soon find salad leaves that stay fresher for up to five days longer thanks to a new vertical farming method

St Albans Review

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:56:14 +0100
Rape trial of former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey delayed until 2027
The rape trial of former Arsenal player Thomas Partey has been delayed until June 2027.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Discover the 'magical' gothic mansion famous worldwide for its rock concerts
Looking for a gothic country to explore with an estate perfect for a family day out? Then look no further than Knebworth House, near Stevenage.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:53:36 +0100
Cash and purse stolen from living room of St Albans home
Cash and a purse were stolen during a burglary at a St Albans home.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:41:54 +0100
Foodies festival announces St Albans dates for 2026
A festival celebrating food, drink and music is set to return for a packed weekend.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:22:42 +0100
St Albans city centre scheme receives £12.5 million funding boost
A St Peter's Street development is taking shape amid a £12.5 million funding boost from Paragon Development Finance.

The Argus

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman calls for action on 'out of hand' graffiti in city
A Brighton woman is calling for action as graffiti gets “out of hand” in the city.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:13:00 +0100
Controversial nude camping site near school sparks village row
An adult-only naturist campsite is at the centre of a growing controversy in a quiet Sussex village.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sand dune project at beach approved despite dozens of objections
Chichester District Council has approved the re-management project at West Wittering beach, to stabilise a sand dune and restore a blocked public footpath.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two Sussex beaches named among England's dirtiest for 2026
Aldwick beach in Bognor Regis and the Worthing Beach House  section of Worthing beach have retained their "brown flag" in the 2026 Brown Flag Awards.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Contractors issue update on major town centre project
Hemiko, which is working to install the Worthing Heat Network, has said that work to reinstate sections of Steyne Gardens has begun as of May 18.

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