Productions such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Louis Leterrier's 11817 used Hampshire as a filming location in 2025

Hampshire restaurants in Southampton, Lymington and Winchester picked up awards in 2025

The first half of 2025 in Andover and the surrounding areas was marked by a mix of challenges, triumphs, and profound moments.

From independent shops, chains and restaurants opening in the town, there is definitely something for everyone in 2026.

Tributes have been paid to a man who gave decades of his life to working for the local authority.

Productions such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Louis Leterrier's 11817 used Hampshire as a filming location in 2025

Hampshire restaurants in Southampton, Lymington and Winchester picked up awards in 2025

The Gazette has covered a variety of news, events and announcements in 2025, and here we look back at the first six months of the year - January to June.

Pilots who organised Popham Airfield Matters have criticised plans to build 4,250 homes on Popham Airfield.

The order will take effect on Sunday, January 4 and will be in place for just one day, with work carried out between 5am and 6pm.

Paolo's Italian Kitchen is the top-rated Italian restaurant in Herts near Watford and was recently visited by Fleur East. It it worth its billing?

Police have arrested a man after a reported “medical emergency” in Borehamwood which required the air ambulance.

Emergency services shut a Borehamwood road to treat a person suffering a medical incident as the air ambulance was reportedly called out.

Leeming Road, Borehamwood, is shut following a crash as residents report multiple emergency services have been called out.

Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.

I spent a day going out to emergency calls with police officers in Reading

Three entrepreneurs who opened up their respective businesses in High Wycombe this calendar year have spoken about their experiences in trading within the town.

This year has been a great year for events in Buckinghamshire, from music festivals to markets,  art shows to open mics, and 2026 is set to be just as good.

A council is asking residents to share their views on proposed changes to a support scheme

Here are some of the biggest planning applications in Bucks this year.

The area where you are most likely to be stalked in 2025 has been revealed in the latest police data.

A London council has begun issuing speeding fines to cyclists after locals complained of "numerous near misses".

Looking for some fish and chips? See the best restaurants and fish and chip shops serving the dish in London.

A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Fancy a pint? Discover 5 of the best pubs in Hertfordshire according to Tripadvisor reviews that you should visit.

Winter essentials have been donated to a homelessness charity.

An upgrade is on the way for one of the area’s most popular leisure destinations.

A five-bedroom detached house on Sandpit Lane in St Albans with extension potential is on the market for £1 million.

A new cohort of emergency responders has officially joined the ranks.

Alcohol was mistakenly given to underage Explorer Scouts by the Rotary Club of Newhaven Coast West, on December 7, in East Sussex

An ongoing stalemate between the council and the landowners of the embankments on the side of the road has left it only partly accessible to traffic

Worthing Borough Council has announced the work to secure Worthing Lido will begin next year

A round-up of all the best birds of prey sightings from Sussex from 2025 - including sparrowhawks, Harris's hawks, sea eagles, ospreys and an eagle owl.

Meet the actors who love nothing better than being booed at every Christmas