UK South East England
Andover Advertiser
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Ambulance service makes improvements but still in breach of regulations, says CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) published reports on December 19 on the South Central Ambulance Service’s (SCAS) 999 control room and field operations.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Grade II-listed bank building could be transformed to create new flats in town centre
Plans submitted to convert Andover’s Grade II-listed Lloyds Bank into 14 flats, retaining a redesigned bank branch on High Street. Andover Town Council raises no objection.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Millions secured to transform bus services across Hampshire
The funding will be used to invest in bus priority lanes and expand service timetables.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000Andover College unveils new mock nursery for students to develop career skills
Andover College unveiled its Early Years Training Space, a purpose-built mock nursery designed to support students enrolled on the T Level in Education and Early Years.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000Southern Co-op's new partnership with Deliveroo to offer rapid grocery
Once an order is placed, Southern Co-op staff will pick and pack the items, which will then be delivered by Deliveroo riders.
Basingstoke Gazette
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Ambulance service makes improvements but still in breach of regulations, says CQC
South Central Ambulance Service rated ‘good’ by CQC for 999 operations, with improvements in emergency care, though leadership and medicine management need work.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Millions allocated to improve bus services throughout Hampshire
The funding will be used to invest in bus priority lanes and expand service timetables.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Council leader's column: My thanks to amazing Christmas volunteers
As we approach Christmas, I am conscious that lots of people will continue to work hard over the festive period to provide services in our borough.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Popular Chinese restaurant permanently shuts its doors
A popular Chinese restaurant in Basingstoke town centre has permanently shut.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000Wi-Fi on train services to become faster as train operator trials satellite tech
South Western Railway trials Starlink satellite Wi-Fi on London Waterloo–Portsmouth–Weymouth routes, boosting onboard internet coverage and connectivity for UK rail passengers.
Borehamwood Times
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:08:29 +0000Arrest after air ambulance called to 'medical emergency'
Police have arrested a man after a reported “medical emergency” in Borehamwood which required the air ambulance.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:55:00 +0000Air ambulance called to 'medical incident' as road shut
Emergency services shut a Borehamwood road to treat a person suffering a medical incident as the air ambulance was reportedly called out.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:58:30 +0000'Air ambulance and firefighters called' as road shut - recap
Leeming Road, Borehamwood, is shut following a crash as residents report multiple emergency services have been called out.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:53:32 +0000‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant
Century-old Indian vegetarian food brand, Bikanervala, to open its second location in the heart of Southall.
Bucks Free Press
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Christmas Day bus travel to reach highest level in decade amid first Bucks service
Christmas Day journeys on local buses in Britain are expected to reach the highest level as Bucks Carousel bus services are set to run for the first time.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Flats approved above suit shop as 'precedent set' on High Street
The first floor above a Marlow suit shop is set to be redeveloped into two flats following a 'precedent set' on the High Street.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:26:17 +0000Bletchley man charged with terrorism offences
A 23‑year‑old man from Bletchley has been charged with several terrorism offences following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Residents urged to bid to keep Wycombe council offices in public control
Wycombe residents have been urged to submit a bid for the town’s Queen Victoria Road council offices if they want the site to remain under public control.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +00005 of the best pubs in Buckinghamshire you need to visit for a pint
Fancy a pint? Discover 5 of the best pubs in Buckinghamshire according to Tripadvisor reviews that you should visit.
Epsom Guardian
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:56:43 +0000Person dies after being hit by train with lines closed for major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train, with lines for a major London station closed and trains cancelled.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:44:32 +0000LIVE updates as train lines closed to major station by emergency incident
Trains at a major London station are cancelled or delayed due to an emergency services incident. Live updates here.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:05:00 +0000The 5 best walking routes to enjoy this Boxing Day around London
Looking for a walking trail in London? These are the five best walks you can do in London this Boxing Day.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000How to watch Jools Holland's 2025 Annual Hootenanny (and the celebrities joining him)
Jools Holland will welcome in the New Year with the likes of Olivia Dean, Jessie J, Craig David, Ronnie Wood and Lulu - how to watch and the full lineup.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000TfL to completely stop all bus services on Christmas Day
There will be no bus services in London on Christmas Day.
St Albans Review
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000St Albans parkrun results: 17 personal bests at event number 660
Verulamium Park was the venue for the 660th St Albans parkrun on Saturday.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:28:24 +00005 Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted in December
In a busy December for the county's courts, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted this month.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:52:41 +0000Suspect who 'overstayed his visit to the UK' in custody after roadside checks
An individual has been placed in custody in Radlett, after immigration checks carried out by road police found he has "overstayed" his welcome in the UK.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:36:46 +0000Warning issued after bird flu case identified in Verulamium Park
A warning has been issued after an avian flu case was identified at at Verulamium Park.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000On This Day: St Albans pupil wows engineers with water shortage solution
Orla Connelly, a pupil at Loreto College, earned the top spot in AECOM’s Imagineers competition.
The Argus
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000Venue owner says changes to business rates are 'simply unaffordable'
One of the city’s oldest venues has warned it could be forced to close after its business rates bill more than doubled under the Government’s 2026 revaluation.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Sentencing of sheep killers delayed again as protesters call for jail time
The sentencing of two men who killed a sheep and blew it up with explosives has been adjourned again.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:34:00 +0000Aristocrat has viewers in stitches over curt behaviour on Netflix doc
Viewers of a hit Netflix documentary have been in stitches over an aristocrat’s brisk manner.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:34:00 +0000Turkish restaurant has licence suspended for employing illegal workers
Eastbourne council rules that Turkuaz, a Turkish restaurant, will have its premises licence suspended for employing illegal workers.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'High-quality education with elite-level coaching' at Brighton school
Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, paid a special visit last week to the leading state school cricket academy in Sussex.