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The King pays royal visit to Hampshire military base
The King has paid a royal visit to a vital military base in Hampshire.
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Hampshire Youth Parliament announces key issues for new term
The priorities will inform Hampshire Youth Parliament's activities at local, regional and national levels throughout the 2026–2027 term
Hampshire SEND partnership welcomes government reforms
National SEND reforms have been welcomed by a partnership group working to improve support for children.
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Children's workshop on peas and pod plants taking place at garden centre
The Little Seedlings Club returns with a free interactive workshop introducing children to peas and other pod plants.
Students capture stories and faces for creative project
The images were professionally printed, creating a celebratory event that sparked conversation and pride among students, families and visitors alike.
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.
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.
'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.
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
RECAP: TVBC: Full Council meeting at Beech Hurst
Test Valley Borough Council are holding their full council to talk about items on their agenda. Items include Council Tax and Potholes on their agenda.
Charity offering help with daily tasks for older people across Hampshire
Research shows that one in three people aged 65 and over experiences a fall each year, rising to nearly half for those aged 80 and above.
Dogs big and small invited to German Shepherd social walk
From the rescue's kennels, Cooper, a German Shepherd celebrating his seventh birthday, will join the festivities.
Fly-tippers’ vehicles to be crushed and owners shamed under new government guidance
New government guidance urges councils to seize and destroy vehicles used in fly-tipping after 1.26 million incidents were recorded in 2025.
Interest, repayment thresholds and frozen deals, the Student Loan shake-up explained
Sir Keir Starmer pledges to make student loans fairer as Martin Lewis warns frozen repayment thresholds hurt graduates. Here’s what could change in 2026.
PizzaExpress to roll out menu addition across UK
PizzaExpress has announced it will launch a new Mac & Wings concept to 300 of its restaurants from March.
Do you have a Ring, Blink or Eufy video doorbell? You could be at risk of a £1,000 fine
Households are being warned over a £1,000 fine if video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Blink break major UK privacy law known as GDPR
The top 10 most stolen car models in the UK in 2025 according to the DVLA
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during 2025, which included vehicles from Ford and Toyota
Prison tutor, 36, admits having intimate relationship with prisoner
Kelly Duffey, 36, of Amesbury, changed her previous plea of not guilty to guilty.
Andover school to get new specialist centre for children with additional needs
Backed by Hampshire County Council, the schemes will expand facilities at Harrow Way Community School in Andover and Bramley CE Primary School in Tadley.
Tidworth and Ludgershall with plans to boost walking and cycling
Residents in Tidworth and Ludgershall are being invited by Wiltshire Council to help develop new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) that aim to improve active travel networks in their towns.