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Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hartley Wintney entrepreneur who drove to Poland shares emotional experience
AN ENTREPRENEUR from Hartley Wintney who drove to Poland last week to deliver a van full of essential goods collected shares his experience.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
NHS offers top tips to get the best care and support frontline teams as health staff face increasing pressure
With frontline health and care teams facing significant pressures, NHS leaders are offering advice on how to get the best possible care – and to support staff.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Range of fun family activities to take place across Hampshire at museums, galleries and arts centres over Easter
FAMILIES are in for an ‘eggs-citing’ Easter holidays as a series of events are set to take place at the museums, galleries and arts centres operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
7 BBQs and pizza ovens for your garden from Aldi, Argos, Ooni, The Range and more
Here's a roundup of BBQs and pizza ovens perfect for your garden this year.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:19:43 +0000
Day three of Camrose football stadium appeal hearing
A decision on the future of the Camrose is drawing ever closer as the planning appeal hearing continues for a third day. A government inspector will hear evidence to determine what will happen to the stadium, as its fate still hangs in the balance.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:54:34 +0000
Hundreds sign petition calling for council to pause Winklebury Regeneration due to concerns over planned health centre
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition calling for plans to redevelop part of Winklebury to be paused over concerns surrounding the future health care provision.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
John Ayres left without heating in Basingstoke
A DISABLED man from Basingstoke has been left without heating and hot water.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:05:48 +0000
Basingstoke councillor Ian Tilbury resigns
A COUNCILLOR who represented Whitchurch, Overton and Laverstoke in Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council for 20 years has resigned.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:57:18 +0000
Coley Park stabbing: Reading woman's 'life ruined' by ex
A woman who was stabbed in the street by her violent ex-partner said the attack had ‘ruined her life’.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:38:41 +0000
Lurcher dog stolen with quad bike from property near Axford
A DOG and a quad bike have been stolen from a property near Axford in Basingstoke, according to Hampshire Police.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:35:03 +0000
Covid cases rising in Basingstoke as NHS facing 'exceptional demand'
THERE has been a 24 per cent increase in the number of people with Covid in Basingstoke and Deane, as almost 400 people tested positive for the virus yesterday.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:18:56 +0000
Basingstoke man fined for fly-tipping in Silchester
A MAN from Baughurst man who dumped his waste in a remote country lane has been ordered to pay £1,864 by the courts.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:05:27 +0000
Basingstoke MP Maria Miller cyberflashed on train to Waterloo
BASINGSTOKE MP Maria Miller said she was a victim of cyberflashing when she was sent a photograph of a man’s penis whilst on a train travelling to London.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:33:39 +0000
BrewDog announces opening date for Festival Place branch in Basingstoke
BREWDOG has announced an opening date for its branch in Basingstoke.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:56:11 +0000
Basingstoke man jailed for child sex offences against a boy and a girl in the 1980s and 90s
A BASINGSTOKE man has been jailed for four years after being found guilty of child sex offences in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:30:12 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Camrose future under spotlight
THE long-awaited appeal hearing to determine the future of the Camrose ground has kicked off.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Bring your local community together and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with your neighbours this June
Bunting at the ready! This year marks Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a time where the nation will come together to celebrate the Queen’s 70 incredible years of service.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
More mental health funding is needed, according to NHS boss in Hampshire
MENTAL health services are in desperate need of better funding from the government, an NHS boss has pleaded.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dozens of tuberculosis cases a year in Hampshire, new figures show
Dozens of people a year contract tuberculosis in Hampshire, figures for recent years suggest.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:41:47 +0000
Inflation rate in the UK – calculate how it impacts you in 2022
Use this online calculator to estimate the impact of inflation on your household costs.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:48:42 +0000
Inflation rate in the UK – calculate how it impacts you in 2022
Use this online calculator to estimate the impact of inflation on your household costs.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:46:09 +0000
Ban on Sunday driving and motorway speed limit reduction to tackle reliance on oil suggested
Cutting speed limits on motorways and using trains instead of planes included in plans

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:43:30 +0000
McDonald's faces food shortage for key ingredient
The fast-food giant is facing food shortages due to supply chain issues.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:52:37 +0000
Supermarkets slash petrol and diesel prices after Rishi Sunak fuel duty cut
Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons are slashing their fuel prices due to the fuel duty cut.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:09:08 +0000
Prince William addresses 'abhorrent' slave trade on royal tour
It follows days of protests calling for reparations from the royal family.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:52:45 +0000
Queen to feature on British Vogue cover in Platinum Jubilee edition
The Queen is set to feature on the cover of British Vogue for the first time in a special Platinum Jubilee edition.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:15:29 +0000
Road closed as police attend lorry fire near Popham Services
A ROAD closure is in place this afternoon (Wednesday, March 23) due to a vehicle fire near Popham Services.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:28:17 +0000
LIVE: Second day of Camrose planning appeal hearing as cross-examination continues
A decision on the future of the Camrose is drawing ever closer as the planning appeal hearing continues today. A government inspector will hear evidence to determine what will happen to the stadium.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:40:29 +0000
Chorus by Ray Lee in War Memorial Park by Love Basingstoke's Festival of Sound
DON’T panic, aliens haven’t landed. These giant structures which will tower over War Memorial Park are actually an art installation.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:35:54 +0000
Wordle 277 March 23: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:03:13 +0000
COVID-19: 328 further coronavirus cases and two more deaths in Basingstoke
THE number of coronavirus cases in Basingstoke and Deane increased by 328 in the last 24 hours, official figures show – and two more deaths were recorded.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:27 +0000
Frangou makes emotional appeal in his Camrose statement
Basingstoke Town former player and manager and current vice-chairman Steve Frangou made an emotional appeal to the planning inspector.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:56:45 +0000
Lloyds and Halifax announce closure of Hampshire branches
Lloyds Banking Group says a rise in online banking is due to the closures.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:43:15 +0000
Carers charity launches awards to recognise the hard work of GPs in Hampshire
AN ANDOVER-BASED charity has launched is looking for the heroes who help carers in their day-to-day lives.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:57:44 +0000
Money boost to make walking and cycling to school in Hampshire a more popular choice among pupils
GOVERNMENT cash for active travel is set to make walking and cycling to school a more popular choice among pupils.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:43:04 +0000
Bison host hockey for Ukraine
UKRAINE was the real winner in last Saturday’s game, when the Basingstoke Bison entertained the Peterborough Phantoms.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:38:02 +0000
Hartley Wintney enter Aldershot Senior Cup final
Hartley Wintney booked a place in the Final of the Aldershot Senior Cup to be held in May.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:57:49 +0000
Mother’s Day 2022: Gifts for new mums from Oliver Bonas, Jojo Maman Bébé and more
Mother’s Day is always a special one to celebrate, but especially so for a new mum.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke resident searching for kind-hearted strangers
A THANKFUL resident from Basingstoke was overwhelmed when ‘kind-hearted’ strangers stopped to help her, after she fell and broke her leg.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:42:47 +0000
First day of Camrose planning appeal hearing concludes
Witnesses for the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) and the Basingstoke Town Community Football Club (BTCFC) present their statements.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:31:44 +0000
Hampshire hospitals facing 'increased pressures' at Basingstoke and Andover
THE trust that runs Basingstoke and Andover hospitals said it is facing “increased pressures” with its emergency department “busier than ever”.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:56:58 +0000
Wordle 276 March 22: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:35:18 +0000
Operose has vowed to improve its phone waiting times
A GP surgery in Basingstoke has vowed to improve phone waiting times following a meeting with local councillors.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Staff from Cornerstone Nursery in Basingstoke celebrate nurseries birthday
CHILDREN and staff from a nursery in Basingstoke have been busy celebrating the nurseries 20th birthday.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:14:03 +0000
GP practices in Hampshire have more patients per GP than almost anywhere else in England, according to NHS figures
GP practices in Hampshire have more patients per doctor than almost anywhere else in the country, figures reveal.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
More accessible parking spaces needed in Basingstoke - council needs to step in and help
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Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:57:45 +0000
Sunflowers bloom at Basingstoke shopping centre Festival Place to raise money for war-torn Ukraine
Hundreds of painted, knitted, ceramic and printed sunflowers have been pouring in to Festival Place where they will be sold to help the people of Ukraine.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:21:51 +0000
Hundreds more coronavirus cases and one more death recorded in Basingstoke and Deane
THE number of coronavirus cases in Basingstoke and Deane increased by 776 over the weekend, official figures show – and one more death was recorded.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:52:58 +0000
Basingstoke cricket coach joins Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings
Basingstoke & North Hants cricket coach Julian Wood, the locally based power-hitting specialist, has signed a lucrative contract to join Punjab Kings.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:26:45 +0000
Basingstoke council changes home loan scheme
AN EQUITY loan scheme has been changed by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to help residents own their own home.



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