A MATERNITY unit has been told to make improvements after whistleblowers raised fears that midwives were too exhausted to keep patients safe because of low staffing levels.

OVERTON residents have criticised a developer’s bid to build 24 new homes on land close to the village school.

Dice Tower Gaming, which targets pop culture enthusiasts aged between 12 to 50 years, has opened at the top of town in the Red Lion Hotel.

BOOKINGS for tips across Hampshire could soon be made on the same day, a council has advised.

AN AWARD-WINNING Basingstoke charity that caters to older members of the community is celebrating their silver jubilee this year.

A CAMPAIGN group has declared victory after the destruction of historic oak trees has been halted.

The hit BBC One show has released with pro dancers will be hitting the road for the new tour.

A giant new gold coin has been made by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Chinese New Year

January 28 is International LEGO day and we know only one way to celebrate - stocking up on LEGO Minecraft, City, Friends sets and more.

A MAN from Basingstoke died in a road traffic collision, an inquest heard.

Driving with a dog in the car could land you a £5,000 fine or lose your drivers licence

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Dear editor, regarding the story on speed limits with Cllr Dillow expressing his opinion on the development of Manydown. Once again, he is too late to the issue on this one.

ENTRIES are now open for a popular running race around Basingstoke town centre.

A BASINGSTOKE charity promoting healthy food and wellbeing has been awarded funding.

A CHINEHAM father died just days before his birthday after he “misjudged” a manoeuvre while overtaking a lorry.

A FORMER football stadium ground is set to be used as a ‘site compound’ during works to update a Basingstoke roundabout.

SCHOOLS from Basingstoke and surrounding areas are being invited to sign up for a free festival as part of a national campaign to help improve awareness and education of mental health for children and young people.

Three men got on the train at Basingstoke Station without paying for a ticket.

Holocaust Memorial Day falls on January 27 every year

A CASE of a new Covid variant coined ‘stealth Omicron’ has been found in Basingstoke.

FOUR schools in the borough have had to ask some pupils to work from home this week because of staff absences.

A BASINGSTOKE retail park which has been in the town for more than 30 years is set to be knocked down and replaced with ‘commercial accommodation’.

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THE family of a man who died following an incident in Basingstoke have paid tribute to him and his smile that “brightened” the room.

ANDOVER MP and policing minister Kit Malthouse cost the taxpayer more than the Prime Minister last year, new figures reveal.

A COUNCILLOR organised a successful litter collection day in Hatch Warren in a bid to make the area the cleanest part of Basingstoke.

The visitors came back from 3-1 down to win 5-4 in overtime last Saturday.

Asda has announced it will be introducing a permanent Quiet Hour in UK stores.

A WALK-IN Covid vaccination site has opened at Festival Place in Basingstoke.

ONE of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon Buchannan, will be at The Haymarket in February.

A vital hospice nursing care has been boosted by a Christmas fundraising event at Festival Place in Basingstoke.

Wilko's mask recycling scheme will continue in participating stores.

A FORMER football stadium ground is set to be used as a ‘site compound’ during works to update a Basingstoke roundabout.

A BASINGSTOKE man charged with murder after a man died in Popley will enter his plea in April.

BOROUGH council targets for answering calls from the public were lowered last year without consultation.

Dame Cressida Dick said he criteria for investigating past breaches of COVID rules has been met thanks to information provided by the Cabinet Office.

A MAN who spat blood at a police officer has been given a suspended sentence for his "absolutely disgusting behaviour".

A man has been fined and banned from the roads for a year after drug driving on the M3 at Basingstoke.

A dad from Tadley who learned to read at the age 47 with the help of a Basingstoke charity says he is feeling “brilliant to make a big difference in his life”.

The thrilling game saw the two sides split eight goals between them in a 4-4 draw.

A LOVED engagement ring that was lost in the waters of the River Test in Whitchurch has been returned to its grateful owner.

An ESTATE agent in Basingstoke is running a competition which they hope will help stop the amount of estate agent boards placed ‘randomly’ across the borough.

The fast-food giant has removed some customers' favourites to its menu.

A FATHER from Basingstoke has organised a charity wellbeing evening after going through “one of the toughest years” of his life.

Ankara Prabdial, from Cliddesden, who wrote the story initially for her little brother Yashk, has also done the illustrations for the book.

BASINGSTOKE’s first-ever vegan cafe has opened its doors today and they hope to become a 'friendly meeting place' for residents to come and enjoy.

REMOTE learning and other Covid-19 restrictions may heavily influence GCSE options, it is believed.

COUNCILLORS have pledged to ensure amenities and open green spaces within housing developments are maintained by developers.

THE victim of a murder in Popley last week has been named in court.