A FORMER village pub has reopened as a tearoom after planning permission was approved to redevelop the pub into a private home in a knife-edge decision by councillors in 2020.

CHILDREN at an infant school in Basingstoke have been getting creative for the Jubilee.

Nothing says Love Island is back quite like your own personalised water bottle.

An exclusive range of Jubilee-themed cards will be available from Moonpig.

Holland & Barret wants to help teenagers who are going through exam period and so created the Study Well Bundle.

Cashiers at the supermarket have been asked by some shoppers to alert them when the price of their shopping hits £40.

With the bank holiday weekend just around the corner, it’s time to start planning fun days out with the family.

ANOTHER teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder as part of the investigation into the death of Frantisek Olah.

RESIDENTS took to social media to share photos of a blaze at a Tesco store in Hook.

A TEENAGER who lives in Basingstoke has raised more than £6,000 to help an orphanage build a primary school in Tanzania.

ONE lane is currently closed on the A34 near Winchester.

PEOPLE across Basingstoke united against cancer today (May 29) by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

A BASINGSTOKE man is getting ready for a 4,500km unsupported rowing challenge through the Pacific Ocean in memory of his cousin who lost his lift to a violent act by a drunk teenager.

A STREET is holding a party to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with an age difference of 90 years between the oldest and youngest attendees.

A HOUSING developer has revealed its new retirement living development on Station Road in Hook has been named Roslin Place, after residents were able to submit ideas.

THE Steve Harley Acoustic Band are at The Haymarket in June and are all set to impress audiences.

ONE of Hungary’s leading orchestras, the Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra, will come to The Anvil for the first time in June,

A HOST of events and activities are taking place this week in Basingstoke to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A CHARITY that gives free breaks at top hotels to the most deserving in society is calling on people to take part in some relaxation to help its cause.

IAM Smart argues that until anomalies are removed confidence in the simple “12 points and you are out” system will continue to be undermined.

Everything you need to know ahead of Love Island's return to our screens.

McDonald’s is launching deals for this week so you can save yourself some money while enjoying a tasty meal.

As he performs, footage featuring images of the Queen and Prince Philip will fill the giant screens around the stage.

The Queen, who is on a pre-Jubilee break resting in Balmoral, Scotland, has reportedly been facing mobility problems in recent months.

Would you know what to do if you saw a baby bird outside of the nest? Here’s what the RSPCA advise.

New research reveals the most consistently popular car brands, plus the specific models most favourable among UK drivers today.

If the cost-of-living crisis has you feeling the pinch, here are some budget-friendly ways to keep the kids happy and your bank balance in the black.

If you’re planning on enjoying the jubilee celebrations, why not do so with an afternoon tea hamper.

THREE fire crews tackled a blaze at a Tesco store in Hook.

A COMPANY that provides home care for elderly people has reassured residents and relatives of a Basingstoke home that a sickness bug was "an isolated incident".

A PRETTY Grade II listed manor farmhouse property in Basingstoke is on the market for £2,250,000.

A COURIER and logistics service whose depot is based in Basingstoke said its services is back to normal following problems with staff sickness.

A BASINGSTOKE man who had just been released from prison died from a heroin overdose the next day, an inquest has heard.

A NEW and exciting ballet based on a popular Shakespeare tale will be taking to the stage in Basingstoke to provide an evening of breathtaking entertainment for audiences to enjoy.

POPULAR This Morning chef Phil Vickery and TV chef and cookery school owner Lesley Waters will be cooking up some delicious treats for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Festival Place in Basingstoke.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

A BASINGSTOKE man has been fined hundreds of pounds after he was caught driving 40mph over the speed limit.

A social club for visually impaired people has celebrated its 100th anniversary.

A FISH shop has received an award from the Royal British Legion.

FOR a parent or guardian, there can be few things worse than a missing child.

CAMPAIGNERS protesting the borough council’s decision to introduce parking charges at Eastrop made their voices heard at a demonstration.

AS THE Basingstoke community is still in shock following the death of a 31-year-old dad who died of stab wounds, police release figures from a week of action to tackle knife crime in the town and across Hampshire.

Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

THERE'S something magical about standing on a bridge while a steam train whooshes underneath.

Experts at Alzheimer's UK have urged people to keep an eye out for signs and symptoms highlighting food choices as a key indicator.

TWO cheques for hundreds of pounds have been handed to a good cause.

HEALTH leaders in Hampshire are reminding people to attend their Covid-19 vaccination appointments as they thank the thousands of children who have already had their jab.

Tribute has been paid to a man who died following an incident in Basingstoke on Sunday 22 May.

An 18-year-old woman from Basingstoke has today (Friday 27 May) been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, as part of the investigation into the death of Frantisek Olah.

TWO teenagers have appeared in court today, charged with the murder of a man in Brighton Hill.