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Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:29:42 +0100
Food hygiene ratings: Hampshire village pub awarded top marks for its hygiene by the Food Standards Agency
A PUB in a Hampshire village has been given top marks for its hygiene.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:14:47 +0100
Wordle 290 April 5: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BATS NEXT GEN to celebrate 20 years with anniversary show
A LONG serving Basingstoke youth theatre group is celebrating being in the business for an impressive 20 years with a very special show.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bewley Homes offers Whitchurch house to Ukrainian refugees
A HOUSEBUILDER is offering a home in Whitchurch to a family fleeing Ukraine.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:26:31 +0100
Five Hampshire Travelodge hotels to receive “radical transformation”
Five hotels in Hampshire are among 60 Travelodges receiving a “radical transformation” this year.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:13:07 +0100
Beechdown Ukraine donations on their way to Poland
DONATIONS made by the Basingstoke community for people in Ukraine are on their way to Poland thanks to the efforts of volunteers.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:26:13 +0100
Police hunting for Southampton man Daniel Zabrocki
A MANHUNT has been launched in Southampton – with police warning residents not to approach this person.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:24:50 +0100
Basingstoke husband and wife unable to bring Ukrainian family home
A RESIDENT from Basingstoke has been left heartbroken after she was unable to bring a family fleeing Ukraine home with her to the safety of the UK.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:02:42 +0100
Utopia Adaway overwhelmed by donations for Ukraine rescues
A RESIDENT from Tadley has been overwhelmed with the sheer amount of donations received after organising a huge Ukraine collection to help animals and people in need.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:53:07 +0100
Man, 55, who sent sexual messages and naked pictures to '13-year-old girl' snared by vigilantes on Facebook
A BASINGSTOKE man has been given a suspended sentence for sending messages of a sexual nature to a decoy Facebook account he believed to be a 13-year-old girl.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:31:59 +0100
North Waltham Primary School scoops mental health award for its outstanding provision to boost the wellbeing of pupils and staff
A PRIMARY school has achieved a prestigious award for its outstanding mental health and wellbeing provision for pupils.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:50:50 +0100
Wordle 289 April 4: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:42:27 +0100
Have you heard of Worldle? Basingstoke software engineer's new game hoping to rival Wordle and get players testing their geography knowledge
Move over Wordle, there is a new daily game for us all to enjoy and this one will see you guessing far-flung destinations.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:10:18 +0100
The ‘innocent’ supermarket habit that is actually illegal
You could be breaking the law while shopping without realising.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:08:04 +0100
Covid symptoms: NHS list extended to include NINE new signs of coronavirus
Covid infection rates are currently at a record high in the UK with almost five million people estimated to be currently infected with the illness.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:37:44 +0100
Charity looking for new volunteer dog walkers in Overton area
A CHARITY which supports elderly and terminally ill people with pets is looking for residents in the Overton area to help them meet the needs of their clients.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:46:19 +0100
Furniture saved from landfill by Basingstoke project
A COMMUNITY project is saving tonnes of items from going to landfill as well as offering volunteering opportunities to people in the town.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:28:09 +0100
‘World has moved on’ from partygate, minister suggests
The “world has moved on” from the partygate saga, a minister has claimed, as his Cabinet colleague said some of the rules imposed on the country were “inhuman” and Boris Johnson was given the wrong information over rule-breaking.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:14:30 +0100
Children's activities: Hampshire in top 10 best areas for child-friendly nature experiences
NEW research has revealed that Hampshire is in the top ten for the UK’s greenest outdoor areas for children.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:16:48 +0100
The Royal Mint reveals £5 coin celebrating 120 years of Peter Rabbit
The Royal Mint has released a new coloured £5 coin to mark 120 years since Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit first hit the shelves.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:15:09 +0100
Bridgerton Secret Cinema Ball tickets - last chance to attend the final dates
You've been invited to a Bridgerton ball.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:13:21 +0100
Dunelm's Mega Easter sale starts today with up to 50 percent off its furniture range
Dunelm's Mega Easter sale starts today. See most of the best savings.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:09:46 +0100
Cartwright & Butler launches indulgent cheese-based Easter hamper - How to get yours
Cartwright & Butler has launched a new indulgent hamper in time for Easter - and it has a cheesy twist.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:53:26 +0100
Dartford Crossing M25 closure: When, why and diversions
Part of the Dartford Crossing will be closed at certain times each week from tonight until June.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Can you help refugees in Ukraine by donating these items in Basingstoke?
A BUSINESS hub in Basingstoke which has become a collection point for items for refugees from Ukraine who are fleeing the Russian war has published an updated list of items that need donating.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Falklands War veterans to mark 40th anniversary of the conflict with talk at Test Valley museum
THREE veterans of the Falklands War will share their experiences at a special talk to mark the 40th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict at a Test Valley museum.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:16:05 +0100
Tesla boss Elon Musk buys 73.5 million Twitter shares
Billionaire Elon Musk has just become Twitter’s largest shareholder.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:28:38 +0100
June Brown death: Eastenders Dot Cotton actress dies aged 95
BBC Eastender legend June Brown has died at the age of 95, the BBC has announced.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:26:42 +0100
Covid symptoms: NHS list extended to include NINE new signs of coronavirus
Covid infection rates are currently at a record high in the UK with almost five million people estimated to be currently infected with the illness.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:08:08 +0100
More than £3m given to tackle violence such as knife crime in Hampshire
OVER £3m worth of funding has been allocated to tackle the root cause of violence in Hampshire.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:30:49 +0100
Man and woman run over after fight outside Hampshire pub
A MAN and a woman were run over by a van after a fight outside a pub.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'We are just trying our best to make things better for them': Couple helping Ukrainian mother and sick daughter after sponsoring family to come to the UK
A HUSBAND and wife from Basingstoke have been desperately trying to bring a family fleeing Ukraine to the safety of the UK.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:32:43 +0100
Wordle 288 April 3: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wizard of Oz: Easter Panto heads to Basingstoke
FOLLOW the Yellow Brick Road to The Anvil and enjoy the easter panto in Basingstoke.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:44:14 +0100
Appeal to find missing Alexander Brazzoduro last seen in Salisbury
Police are looking for a missing man last seen in Salisbury.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
County council chiefs agree price hike in post-16 transport affecting students with additional needs
TRANSPORT provided by the county council for college students with additional needs will be made more expensive – and will not cater to their individual timetables.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Flashback: History of Basingstoke’s chapels and graveyards where the townspeople were once buried
The old cemetery in South View (Holy Ghost cemetery) was the town’s graveyard or Liten from the time of King John.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:46:03 +0100
Police hunting three men on bikes 'holding machetes' in Southampton
POLICE are hunting three people who were said to be riding bikes through Southampton, while holding machetes.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrate your neighbours who go above and beyond and nominate them for a Place to be Proud of award
A GOOD neighbour can make where you live so much more special and now it’s your chance to recognise them.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:48:38 +0100
Basingstoke driver fined nearly £1,000 for speeding on A36 near Salisbury
A Land Rover driver has been fined nearly £1,000 for speeding on the A36.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:22:22 +0100
Just Stop Oil: More than 200 arrests made at climate change protests
MORE than 200 people have been arrested as climate change activists enter a third day of protests at oil terminals.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:33:47 +0100
The ‘innocent’ supermarket habit that is actually illegal
You could be breaking the law while shopping without realising.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:25:16 +0100
Easter celebration comes to Paultons Park with themed characters and giant eggs
A NEW ride has opened at a Hampshire theme park in time for the Easter break.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:35:01 +0100
The shrubs you should not prune in early spring
Leave these 6 flowering shrubs alone for the time being or you may lose this year's blooms.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:43:18 +0100
Little known Tesco petrol station rule sees 'embarrassed' man stopped from filling up cans
The motorist has complained to retail giant Tesco after a staff member threatened to report him to police at a petrol station.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:25:52 +0100
BBC Three comedy: Fleet and Basingstoke take stage in new comedy, Small Doses
A HAMPSHIRE town has been dubbed "boring and non-descript" in a new BBC show.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:16:37 +0100
Basingstoke Festival 5K Race 2022: 25 pictures of runners in action
RUNNERS of Basingstoke and surrounding areas dusted off their trainers on Sunday ahead of the Festival 5K.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New poll shows that people want restoring wildlife to be the priority for England's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A NEW report shows that people want to see restoring nature as the number one priority for England's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Make your own Easter eggs at home with these chocolate moulds from Lakeland
Lakeland is selling Easter Egg Moulds so you can make Easter eggs at home.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday April 3
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening furniture and tools to clothing - find out what's on offer from April 3.



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