A GROUP of residents who campaigned to save a library in Basingstoke said improvements have turned the library into a place that ‘sings inspiration’ almost two years after they campaigned to save it from closure.

A TEACHING assistant from Odiham may be swapping her pen for gold medals when she heads to an international sporting event.

A BASINGSTOKE man has denied multiple counts of possessing prohibited images of children, a court heard.

A YOUNG birch tree that was planted by the council as part of a bid to improve the environment in Basingstoke has been 'cut down' and ‘deliberately damaged'.

THE full list of candidates vying for the votes of Basingstoke and Deane residents have been revealed this week.

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HER Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall made a special visit to Jane Austen’s House in Hampshire today.

A BRA bank will be hosted at a church in Basingstoke to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.

Metro Bank stores in the south east including in Basingstoke have raised more than £1,000 for a children's charity.

BUS company Stagecoach has announced that customers can save money this Easter with a special offer on its Family DayRider tickets.

THE temporary Covid-19 testing site in Basingstoke is being removed today as testing for the virus has now changed.

THE world's first Spitfire training school will be based out of a Hampshire airport - allowing people to pilot one of the incredible historic aircrafts.

A GRANDFATHER from Oakley who was treated by the NHS for bowel cancer wants to give back to the hospitals that saved his life by holding a fundraising event to say thank you.

AN AMBULANCE trust has declared a critical incident amid "extreme pressures" being put on its services.

In a bid to get remote workers socialising again in London, South Western Railway has set up the Thank God It’s Thursday Fund to pay for the first round of drinks.

The BT deal includes a Netflix subscription, as well as a NOW Entertainment membership

The number of local authority employees in the UK earning over £100,000 has increased over the pandemic, a council rich list has found.

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If you want to improve your runs here are some products that will help make those runs easier, rain or shine.

Whether you’re a keen baker or just starting out, Aldi’s stand mixer could make a great purchase for your kitchen.

An ongoing consultation is taking place in England and Wales which would give councils the power to hand down fixed penalty notices to drivers.

Rydell, who was considered a teen idol in the 1960s, has passed away at the age of 79

A PUB in a Hampshire village has been given top marks for its hygiene.

THREE teenagers have stolen several electrical items after threatening two victims, leaving one with bruising and the other a bleeding nose.

TWO Basingstoke men who had a "persistent disregard for the law" have been handed a prison sentence after fly-tipping household waste across Basingstoke.

A YOUNG woman from Ukraine has arrived in Basingstoke after she fled her country when war broke out.

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A LONG serving Basingstoke youth theatre group is celebrating being in the business for an impressive 20 years with a very special show.

A HOUSEBUILDER is offering a home in Whitchurch to a family fleeing Ukraine.

A NEW Starbucks café is set to open in Basingstoke as a plan has been submitted for its signage.

A MAN with terminal cancer has been refused a blue badge after a council official said he was unlikely to live longer than six months.

AN HILARIOUS show for young children is coming to Basingstoke during the Easter holidays.

A BBC drama filmed in Basingstoke is set to be broadcast on television on April 19.

Five hotels in Hampshire are among 60 Travelodges receiving a “radical transformation” this year.

DONATIONS made by the Basingstoke community for people in Ukraine are on their way to Poland thanks to the efforts of volunteers.

A MANHUNT has been launched in Southampton – with police warning residents not to approach this person.

Parents warned as disturbing TikTok video featuring razor-toothed bear 'Huggy Wuggy' is viewed by children as young as six.

Nando’s has launched new menu items which includes a new spice for its dishes.

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.

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.

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.

A PRIMARY school has achieved a prestigious award for its outstanding mental health and wellbeing provision for pupils.

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You could be breaking the law while shopping without realising.

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.

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.

A COMMUNITY project is saving tonnes of items from going to landfill as well as offering volunteering opportunities to people in the town.

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.

NEW research has revealed that Hampshire is in the top ten for the UK’s greenest outdoor areas for children.