News of Sarah Everard's death has sent shockwaves across the country bringing concerns about women's safety to the top of the agenda.

BASINGSTOKE residents have just three days to have their say in the latest survey on the long-term future of the town.

TESCO Express in Popley will remain closed for a ‘short period’ while repairs are carried out following a major fire there last night, the supermarket chain has confirmed.

A group of Hampshire MPs have called on the government to ‘call in’ plans for new warehouses over plans in could put a new hospital “at risk”.

WHAT more is needed to make streets safer for women? Yesterday, in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Chief constables from across the country discussed this question, following the tragic death of Sarah Everard in London.

FIRE crews from Basingstoke and Odiham attended an electrical fire at an office block in Chineham in the early hours of this morning (March 16).

THE borough council is spending almost £200,000 on expert advice on how to improve the town centre.

BASINGSTOKE Rural Pops have issued a warning to motorists in the area after a number of catalytic converter were stolen.

A DETERMINED dad has completed a gruelling running challenge for a charity close to his heart.

An analysis of figures from Hampshire Constabulary reveals the risks that women face, with murder, rape and abuse.

The pet detective claimed Hampshire police are not taking dog napping seriously enough.

THE annual property rich list, revealing the most expensive streets across the UK, has revealed which Hampshire streets are among the priciest.

Plain clothes police officers could patrol bars and nightclubs around the country as part of plans to protect women from “predatory” offenders.

THERE is 'significant damage' to a Tesco Express store in Popley after a major fire broke out there this evening  (March 15) - but no one has been hurt.

Firefighters are battling a blaze at the supermarket branch on Carpenters Down

A VEHICLE hit a railway bridge between Basingstoke and Overton this morning, leading to travel delays.

A BASINGSTOKE businessman who spent six month living his car and ‘scraping by week to week’, has opened up about his past struggles in the hope it will inspire others facing hard times.

A NORTH Hampshire MP has defended the government’s action on violence against women following the death of Sarah Everard in London.

A derelict and disused building in Winklebury is set to be demolished next week, following a number of incidents of antisocial behaviour.

BASINGSTOKE'S annual summer music festival has been postponed for a second year, it has been confirmed this morning.

Our reporter James goes behind the byline to talk about his route into journalism

The warning backs Chris Whitty’s prediction of a new deadly surge in coronavirus cases in the UK.

THE train line between Basingstoke and Salisbury is currently blocked, due to a fallen tree.

A man has been led away in handcuffs after an incident at a supermarket.

THE Prime Minister has given his backing to Metropolitan Police chief Dame Cressida Dick despite the “very distressing” scenes at a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard.

The 'Stay Home' message is set to change in two weeks’ time, but what will the new rules look like?

Here's a round-up of the six laws you should know about if you have or want to get a dog

A father-daughter duo from Hampshire will compete in the new series of The Circle.

Are you a true chocoholic? Then this could be your dream job.

A POPULAR high street chocolate shop will be closing down in Basingstoke as another company experiences the negative financial challenges of the pandemic.

Firefighters are dealing with a fire in Festival Place shopping centre. It has been reported that 10 fire engines are at the scene near to the restaurant area. Updates as we have them.

AN OVEN fire at Nando's was reportedly extinguished in 'less than an hour' this evening, after multiple crews scrambled to the scene at the restaurant's Festival Place branch.

AS A WAY of thanking the leading women in our lives, we invited readers to share their messages of gratitude this Mother’s Day.

Firefighters were called to fire in Nandos in Festival Place, Basingstoke, on Sunday, March 14

BASINGSTOKE’S MP has said police need to “re-think their approach” following their handling of a London vigil in memory of Sarah Everard.

A BASINGSTOKE vaccination centre has reached a milestone after administering 50,000 Covid jabs since opening in December.

CONCERNS have been raised that residents in Basingstoke have not received their documents through the post to complete the 2021 census.

With Covid restrictions having been in place for almost a year, we’ve spent plenty of time staying local.

Here is a list of beautiful places you can meet your friends at and go for a walk from March 29.

Last week saw the most conclusive evidence yet of the relationship between high levels of overweight people and death rates from Coronavirus. According to the report by the World Obesity Federation, approximately 2.2 million of the 2.5 million glo...

Thanks to NHS and hospital staff

A number of suspects and criminals from across Hampshire are still at large.

If you fancy seeing yourself behind your very own bar, here is what could be yours.

LOCKDOWN restrictions are set to ease again in England on April 12, which will allow pubs to reopen their gardens.

STAFF sickness at Basingstoke hospital increased by almost 50 per cent last year, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on NHS employees.

A POPULAR family festival held annually in Basingstoke is set to return this year after being cancelled in 2020 because of the pandemic.

DRIVERS will face diversion and delays across North Hampshire over the next month as various roadworks begin.

POSTAL services in Basingstoke are expected to improve from early next week as Royal Mail said most of its staff should be back at work by then.

IT WAS an emotional moment for residents at one Basingstoke care home this week who were reunited with their loved ones indoors for the first time since the pandemic began.

AN INTERACTIVE map has revealed the places in Basingstoke and Deane that has the highest number of Covid cases.