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Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:02:02 +0100
Link between Black Dam roundabout and M3 now open after lorry overturns
THE road southbound on the link between Black Dam roundabout and the M3 at Junction 6 is now open after an overturned lorry has been recovered.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hartford Care exceeds fundraising target for cancer charity
A LEADING care home provider based in Basingstoke is celebrating exceeding its fundraising target for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
MP Maria Miller chairs her regular Community Chat
Basingstoke MP Maria Miller has chaired her regular Community Chat, this time focused on the importance of a strong natural environment.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Children in hospitals in Hampshire benefit from musical instruments and a music therapist
CHILDREN and young people being looked after at Hampshire Hospitals are filling the wards with music, thanks to charity support.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Hampshire Clinic help deliver urgent medical supplies across Ukraine
A HOSPITAL in Basingstoke has teamed up with a Ukrainian doctor to deliver over 110 tonnes of urgent medical supplies across Ukraine.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Petts' purr-fect finish to season
PAUL Petts scored his first goal of the season as the Basingstoke Bison finished their season with a 4-2 victory in Swindon on Sunday night, writes Graham Merry.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:30:51 +0100
Link between Black Dam roundabout and M3 BLOCKED after lorry overturns
THE road is blocked southbound on the link between Black Dam roundabout and the M3 at Junction 6 this evening due to an overturned lorry.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:11:17 +0100
Man left with several fractures after assault in A339 underpass
A MAN has been left with several fractures after being attacked in an underpass where he was punched in the face and threatened by someone with a knife.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:16:56 +0100
Basingstoke hospital radio celebrates incredible 50 years of broadcasting
THE hospital radio in Basingstoke is celebrating an incredible 50 years of radio broadcasting at the hospital.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:52:38 +0100
Adrian Ramsay Co-leader of the Green Party visits Basingstoke
THE co-leader of The Green party has paid a visit to Basingstoke to learn more about concerns in the borough ahead of the local elections next week.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:41:46 +0100
Wordle 311 April 26: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Get hints for today's Wordle.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:34:44 +0100
Abandoned and vandalised vehicle removed from car park after 'a month' of resident complaints
AN ABANDONED and vandalised vehicle has been removed from a Basingstoke car park after sitting there for 'a month'.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:01:42 +0100
Basingstoke man shares story of a how a radio saved his life
AN ANONYMOUS Basingstoke man has shared a shocking story of how music playing from a radio narrowly saved him from being electrocuted by a live wire carrying over 10,000 volts.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Campaigners pleased as county council pledges £20,000 in effort to improve state of ‘Pigeon Poo Bridge’
CAMPAIGNERS have praised the county council after it pledged £20,000 for improvement works to a ‘disgusting’ bridge in Basingstoke.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:08:36 +0100
Conservative councillor confirmed as new Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire with immediate effect
THE Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire has been comfirmed this week.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:47:57 +0100
Millbrook McDonald's in Southampton to close temporarily
If you fancy a McDonald's tonight - avoid going to this one.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Generous donations from Basingstoke's art community raise more than £3k for Ukraine
Artists from Basingstoke painted, knitted and sculpted sunflowers to raise more than £3,000 in support of Ukraine.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:34:44 +0100
Cognitive Reflection Test: Can you pass the shortest IQ test 3 questions
The common IQ test is a great way to test your knowledge. But most are pretty lengthy.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:33:23 +0100
New permanent bank holiday in honour of the Queen set to be considered
Campaigners are calling for a new permanent bank holiday to take place in June from 2023

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:59:46 +0100
Bison miss out of play-off finals
THE Basingstoke Bison’s play-off hopes were dashed last Saturday as the Herd plucked defeat out of the jaws of victory, writes Graham Merry.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:42:33 +0100
Sherfield School pupils become British Laser Run champions
TWO pupils from Sherfield School have become the British Laser Run champions

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:31:25 +0100
Eastrop Park users criticise council for parking charge decision
USERS of a Basingstoke park have criticised the borough council for introducing parking charges which were supported by just one person.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:55:04 +0100
Alpha Cars has suspended a driver after a man was injured
A BASINGSTOKE taxi driver has been suspended following an incident at the weekend during which a 66-year-old man was injured.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:22:52 +0100
Spy alert sparked by a Hampshire teenage girl
IT has only been on the map for just over 180 years, and even its name has changed, but there is more to say about the heritage of Micheldever Station than for many much larger places.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:44:35 +0100
How to remove Rotoscope filter from others' videos on TikTok
The Rotoscope filter is currently one of the most popular on TikTok - but can you actually remove it once it's been applied to someone else's video?

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:43:00 +0100
Mum issues passport warning after holiday cancelled
Mum issues passport warning to British holidaymakers after holiday cancelled. Read more:

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire poverty: Hampshire's children in need more likely to rely on free school meals
VULNERABLE children in Hampshire are more likely to receive free school meals than five years ago, new figures show.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
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Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:45:39 +0100
Aldi baby wipes review calls for them to be changed back
An Aldi baby wipes review has been read by more than one million people online with many calling for the store to change them back.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:42:21 +0100
Elon Musk Twitter takeover: Founder Jack Dorsey breaks silence
He said he agrees with Musk’s goal of creating a platform that is “maximally trusted and broadly inclusive”.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:19:13 +0100
Disney launches new homeware brand 'Disney Home'
Disney fans hold on to your hats because from today you can now buy Disney inspired homeware.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:18:40 +0100
Marks and Spencer launches Queen's Platinum Jubilee collection fit for a royal celebration
From candles to even biscuit tins M&S has it all.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:18:07 +0100
Merlin Annual Pass launches sale on trips to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland and more
Merlin Entertainments has launched the ‘Year of EPIC’ sale to help families secure a year of fun activities with the Merlin Annual Pass.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:29:03 +0100
Hampshire MPs react to investigation into Prime Minister over claims he misled Parliament about Downing Street parties
A HAMPSHIRE MP has said that they ‘cannot judge' the situation until the police complete their work after it was confirmed the Prime Minister will be investigated over claims he misled Parliament about parties in Downing Street during lockdown.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:54:49 +0100
Shocking footage shows moment drug driver overturns at 70mph on Oakridge Road
SHOCKING camera footage taken from a property on Oakridge Road shows the moment a drug driver collides with a traffic island at 70mph - seriously injuring his 25-year-old passenger.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:27:26 +0100
Father-of-four sent to prison for colliding with traffic island on Oakridge Road at 70mph after taking drugs
A DANGEROUS driver who seriously injured his passenger while he was more than 12 times the legal drug drive limit has been jailed.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:36:04 +0100
Mother and her kittens rescued from Basingstoke property
AN ANIMAL rescue service in Basingstoke has rescued a cat and her kittens after they were left inside a property in a “horrific state”.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:33:54 +0100
Former head of drama teacher gets Sing For Fun up and running
A FORMER head of drama teacher has reprised Basingstoke’s long-running community choir Sing for Fun.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:27:29 +0100
Wordle 310 April 25: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:20:28 +0100
Council approves Eastrop parking charges after consultation
THE borough council has decided to press ahead with introducing parking charges at Eastrop despite only one person supporting the proposal.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:42:55 +0100
Uninsured BMW seized as police monitor 'large car gathering' in Basingstoke
POLICE seized an uninsured vehicle in Basingstoke last night after it 'drifted' on a roundabout during a 'large car gathering'.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:42:19 +0100
Old Basing Tennis Club gets a defibrillator
A life-saving defibrillator will be officially unveiled at Old Basing Tennis Club next week.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:39:06 +0100
Donation made to Naomi House & Jacksplace during Easter fun
THE children visiting Naomi House & Jacksplace were paid a special surprise with £1,000 being donated to the hospice.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:27:52 +0100
Chineham boy wins place at prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School
A LOCAL boy has been accepted into a prestigious dance school.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:03:07 +0100
Public thanked by police after missing Hampshire man is found
Public thanked by police after missing Hampshire man is found

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:38:48 +0100
Hampshire police officer Edward Greevy lied about domestic violence incidents, tribunal told
A police constable lied to his superiors about his handling of two domestic violence incidents including over a failure to check a baby for injuries, a tribunal has heard.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:54:34 +0100
Basingstoke dad brings out football biographies for kids
A BASINGSTOKE dad is bringing out a series of short biographies of footballers for children to read and enjoy.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:25:13 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals enter 10-year radiology partnership with GE Healthcare
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has signed a 10-year partnership agreement with GE Healthcare.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:13:38 +0100
Link2 members walked to raise money for UNICEF Ukraine
A GROUP of young people with special needs have raised more than £6,000 from a fundraising walk for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:10:18 +0100
Basingstoke skaters return with 11 medals from Blackpool
A GROUP of ice skaters from Basingstoke displayed a terrific performance at the Blackpool Ice Skating Festival last week as they returned with 11 medals.



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