A group of Scouts from Basingstoke slept rough out in the cold weather last week to raise money for a charity that works for rough sleepers.

THE COUNCIL has recognised that the safety of Basingstoke roads must be made a priority.

STRICTLY Come Dancing favourites will be bringing live Latin musicians and a dynamic dance ensemble as they head on stage in Basingstoke.

A MOTORIST has been fined more than £900 after he was caught speeding on the M3 at Basingstoke.

Fewer knife offenders in Hampshire were jailed last year, figures reveal.

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HAMPSHIRE skier Steve Arnold’s Paralympic debut is on a knife-edge after testing positive for Covid-19.

POLICE have issued a stark warning after prescription drugs intended for animals were stolen.

Former Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all-time and among its most recognisable names, has died aged 52 following a suspected heart attack.

On top of testing the effect a plant-based diet has on their dog's digestion and health, owners will be asked to sniff their pup's poo.

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Here are some of the best places to get an afternoon tea in Hampshire.

"Putin thought that we would meet him with flowers in our hands, but no, we will meet him with grenades and guns" – those the defiant words of a Ukrainian businessman and father of two, who frequently visits his “beloved” Winchester, from withi...

Ryanair will be launching a new deal every day next week (March 7-13, 2022)

If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Food inflation is the key driver behind higher prices, particularly for fresh food, impacted by poor harvests, both in the UK and globally.

Amid heavy rain across the UK in recent months, driving conditions have been far from ideal.

How much Universal Credit payments will rise in next month.

I tried the M&S food range that's now available in more than 2,500 Costa Coffee stores. Here's what I thought.

A MAN has been found guilty of ‘savagely murdering’ his friends while their toddler slept in a nearby room.

A VAN full of items collected by residents of Overton for refugees in Ukraine left the village today.

THE jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his friends at their home have been allowed to consider a majority verdict.

Young footballers from Sherborne wore jersey with blue-and-yellow colours to show support for people in Ukraine suffering from the impact of Russia’s invasion.

A CHEMICAL leak at a private hospital which resulted in a man being taken to A&E is still under investigation almost a year after it happened.

The paedophile abused the girl over a number of years

THE Tiger who Came to Tea, Harry Potter and Cinderella are just some of the creative characters that you might have spotted yesterday.

TWO school children from Basingstoke have been busy helping those who have been affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

A “LOVING’ and “kind” daughter died accidentally after taking excess medication to help deal with shortness of breath, an inquest heard.

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GETTING an ice cream during the interval at the theatre is a staple and now when you see a show in Basingstoke it will be from a local company.

HEALTH and wellbeing has been in the spotlight during the pandemic, with many of us looking at how we can make our lives healthier.

This is the fifth league meeting and so far every game has been won by the home team.

PENSIONERS paying for Hampshire’s meals on wheels service will soon be forking out more money for their food.

Tesco sells 75 million packs of baby wipes each year and the move forms part of the retailer’s wider aim to cut plastic consumption.

RETIREES in Basingstoke are being invited to a special flower workshop at a retirement living development this month.

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Play parks are a thing of the past with this incredible indoor slide that you can attach to your stairs.

The Batman hits cinemas on March 4. Here's how you can play Robert Pattinson for a day with these adventure experiences from Red Letter Days.

Mother's Day is on March 27 this year and now is the time to find that perfect gift for your mum from H Samuel.

The chain only serves one Russian beer, Baltika Lager, which is brewed in Vladimir Putin’s birthplace of St Petersburg.

PureGym is offering its free women-only weightlifting workshops to mark International Women's Day. How to sign up.

The jury has retired to begin its deliberations in the trial of a babysitter accused of stabbing to death his two friends.

THE public is being asked to put forward suggestions for new street names in Basingstoke and Deane.

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BOOKS wrapped in brown paper and tied up with string have been left around Festival Place today in celebration of World Book Day.

PEOPLE who have set up a food businesses from their home in Basingstoke and Deane are being urged to register with the council to ensure that their customers can eat safely.

THE American health firm responsible for the care of more than 63,000 patients at GP surgeries in Basingstoke has set a date for a meeting with councillors to discuss concerns.

A GoFundMe page has raised more than £2,500 to support a group of young disability swimmers from Ukraine who are stranded in Turkey.

A SACKED policeman ‘acted improperly’ by claiming an anonymity order had been put in place to stop his name and details about his misconduct from being made public, the High Court heard.

THE full details behind a decision to sack a long-serving Basingstoke policeman can be revealed for the first time following a High Court case.