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Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:49:55 +0100
LIVE: Final day of jubilee joy as events continue across Basingstoke and Andover
Hello and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you all the latest on the fourth and final day of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. Hosting an event of your own? Get in touch!

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Touching wartime letters are shared at The Haymarket, Basingstoke
RESIDENTS are invited to an evening where “touching”wartime letters will be shared during a historic storytelling show.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Apprentice awarded regional accolade recognising his high levels of achievement
A WHITCHURCH man has been named as a Regional Award winner in the JTL Regional Awards.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Group of nurseries mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee by planting trees
In celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a group of nurseries across Hampshire and Wiltshire have planted cherry blossom and apple trees.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire County Council donating £17k to help sport stars further careers
THOUSANDS of pounds have been given out by the county council to talented young sports stars across Hampshire.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteers from Basingstoke urged to join donation drive
Kind-hearted people in Basingstoke are being urged to support the UK’s biggest food donation event this summer, with charities launching a huge recruitment drive for volunteers.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Recreate the Love Island villa in your home and garden from Aldi, Wayfair and The Range
Now that the Love Island contestants for 2022 have been confirmed and we have had the first look at the new villa, here's how we can recreate the look at home.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Why SPF is so important and why you should wear it daily
Everyone has a skincare routine that works for them, a mix of serums, toners oils and creams that work for you might not work for someone else.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday June 5
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 5.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Get creative with summer workshops at The Anvil
Residents are invited to get creative with Anvil Arts and join the summer craft workshops being held during the day at The Anvil across June and July.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Muddy Stilettos Awards: Vote for your favourite Basingstoke businesses
AFTER a rough couple of years in and out of lockdown, businesses in Basingstoke have fought tooth and nail to stay open, let alone win an award.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:34:20 +0100
Further weather warning issued for thunderstorms in Hampshire tomorrow
Following last night's wet weather, the Met Office has issued a further yellow weather warning for thunderstorms tomorrow, including in Hampshire.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 09:50:50 +0100
Recap: Jam-packed day three of Platinum Jubilee weekend with parties and events across Basingstoke and Andover
Hello and welcome to our live blog as we bring you all the latest Platinum Jubilee news from across Basingstoke and Andover. Having a celebration of your own? Get in touch!

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:29:20 +0100
Man caught drug driving in Basingstoke with son, 7, in vehicle
A VAN driver who was stopped by police in Basingstoke for not wearing a seatbelt was found to be drug driving with his seven-year-old son in the vehicle.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke homeless centre gets grant from Linbury Trust
A CENTRE to support homeless people in Basingstoke will be able to open its doors on an additional day for the next one year.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mapped: Every crime reported in Basingstoke in March
Basingstoke crime map: See every crime reported on your road in March. Read more:

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend takeaway discounts from Domino's, UberEats and more
There are a number of discounts to be enjoyed at the likes of Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Domino's for the Platinum Jubilee weekend

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi’s £17 whiskies beat those twice the price at International Spirits Challenge
In the battle of the whiskies a budget supermarket brand has come out on top - and it costs just £17 a bottle.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Recreate the Royal jewels worn by Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle
Take inspiration from iconic jewellery worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:29:31 +0100
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Basingstoke
A WEATHER alert has been issued for Basingstoke amid fears that thunderstorms are heading up from the south.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:54:35 +0100
Train fare dodgers told to pay more than £400 each for not having £4 ticket
TWO men have been fined hundreds for getting on a train without paying for a ticket.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors welcome plans to move Chineham Medical Practice in bid to improve patient care
COUNCILLORS have welcomed the news that a Basingstoke medical practice will relocate, if plans for a multi-million-pound development are approved.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:30:21 +0100
Jubilee beacon lightings take place across Basingstoke
BEACONS across Basingstoke were lit up last night to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:08:49 +0100
Recap: Jubilee celebrations ramp up in Andover and Basingstoke with more street parties and a festival
Platinum Jubilee celebrations will continue across Andover and Basingstoke today. More street parties are set to take place throughout the day. Andover will host a jubilee festival today, bringing together the wider community.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Odiham schoolchildren mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee with special tea party and coin memento
CHILDREN at a school in Odiham started their jubilee celebrations early and in style as they broke up for their half term holiday.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:59:09 +0100
Ashcombe House residents' Jubilee celebrations
RESIDENTS at a care home in Basingstoke kick-started the jubilee celebrations with a traditional street party.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:00:41 +0100
Kingsclere's Clare Balding recognised with CBE
BROADCASTER Clare Balding who hails from the borough said she is “completely blown away” after being recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Get your Platinum Jubilee make up like Meghan Markle, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton
Recreate your favourite Royals' make up routine for your Platinum Jubilee celebrations from The Body Shop.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express share where to stay to discover the new Jubilee cities
Stay at a Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Express and discover all that the new Jubilee cities have to offer.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Get the Love Island look in your garden with a DIY firepit – how to build your own
If you’d like to get the Love Island look, here’s a DIY firepit you can create in your own back yard, plus some easier options if you want to save time.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
The Fragrance Shop is offering up to 60 percent off fragrances ahead of Father's Day
June is here and while we have the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this weekend, we also have Father’s Day to organise.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:09:32 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin in Andover and Basingstoke - recap
Happy Platinum Jubilee weekend! It's the beginning of a four-day break for most of us to celebrate 70 years of the Queen's reign. Our reporters will be out and about across all four days reporting on street parties, events and celebrations. Tonight b...

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:52:53 +0100
Four Basingstoke people in Queen's Birthday Honours list
FOUR Basingstoke residents are to be made OBEs in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2022.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:11:40 +0100
Musication Station to be part of jubilee celebrations
The Anvil’s Musication Station will be in Whitchurch on Sunday, June 5 as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:46:30 +0100
Woman who employed friend's young daughter to steal from Marks and Spencer told to do unpaid work
A WOMAN who travelled more than 30 miles from her home in an attempt to steal hundreds of pounds worth of shoes and make up has been told to do unpaid work.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:44:01 +0100
Shopmobility Basingstoke receives Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
A MOBILITY shop in Basingstoke has received a special award to honour their service to mark the jubilee.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:33:11 +0100
Platinum Jubilee beacon locations in Hampshire: see the list
As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations more than 3,000 beacons will be set ablaze across the UK and the Commonwealth.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:27:51 +0100
How are you celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? - send us your pictures
WITH neighbours, families, friends and businesses celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee we will be joining in across all four days.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:46:21 +0100
NHS services available during four-day bank holiday weekend
THOUSANDS of NHS and pharmacy staff will be at work - or on call - over the four-day bank holiday weekend.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:45:48 +0100
Competitors challenged to eat a Greek Street feast for Jubilee
AN EATING contest will be held as part of a jubilee party being held in Basingstoke.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:13:29 +0100
Parcelforce Basingstoke depot prioritised 'urgent' items
A COURIER and logistics company which said only ‘urgent’ items were being sent from its Basingstoke depot during staff shortages has cleared up confusion over how this was done.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:45:31 +0100
Former Laura Ashley unit in Festival Place re-opening as Health Hub
THE former Laura Ashley store in Festival Place is set to be taken over by a vaccination centre and health clinic which will become a permanent feature in the shopping centre.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:30:00 +0100
Double delight for the Bison as Mettam and Lawday join the Herd
THE Basingstoke Bison fans will be delighted with the first signing news from the Herd this summer, as they have announced a double re-signing of netminders Alex Mettam and Jordan Lawday.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi has a Bouncy Castle ideal for keeping the kids entertained from Half Term to summer
Aldi Action Air Bouncy Castle is the ultimate way to keep the kids entertained over Half Term and into the summer holidays.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 2
Here's a roundup of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middles aisles from Thursday, June 2.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:57:31 +0100
Man approached 12-year-old girl and tried to kiss her in Basingstoke
A MAN approached a 12-year-old girl and reportedly took her hand and put a ring on her finger before trying to kiss her.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke residents call for change in NHS services
Residents in Basingstoke have called for a change in local NHS services during an MP’s Community Chat.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:48:07 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Borough ready for jubilee celebrations
THOUSANDS of residents across Basingstoke and Deane are tomorrow beginning four days of celebrations to mark the momentous occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:45:07 +0100
Basingstoke platinum pudding chosen for jubilee celebrations
THE borough’s Platinum Jubilee pudding has been chosen by the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane at a special afternoon tea.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:45:14 +0100
Residents invited to have their say on how parks and open spaces in Basingstoke could be protected
RESIDENTS are invited to have their say on how parks and open spaces in Basingstoke could be protected.



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