A 25-METRE high phone mast which would have towered above trees has been rejected by councillors.

A LONG-time Odiham and Hook resident has reached a significant milestone - by attaining her 100th birthday.

Growing up, my mum would take me along with her when she went to give blood.

John Hunt of Everest School opened in September 1970. It was situated along Popley Way and boasted large sports facilities and field areas.

A THIRTEEN-year-old girl has raised over £200 for charity by completing a sponsored muddy run.

There’s a longing among many families to get back to nature in our everyday lives.

G4 FRONTMAN Jonathan Ansell and Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall have joined forces to create a dramatic and spine-tingling concert, Ansell’s Les Musicals.

Hidden in the Hampshire downs, just outside Whitchurch, lies a world-beating secret vineyard.

A RURAL estate is planning to open a new farm shop on a farmstead near Basingstoke.

Before 1786, the London Road area was part of the Hackwood Field, one of the town’s common fields which dated back to the Medieval period.

THOUSANDS of revellers have passed through Southampton on their way to the Isle of Wight Festival.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 19.

AN HISTORIC railway line has put out a plea for help after callous thieves unscrewed signs and stole them from one of its stations.

Air conditioning (or lack of) could see drivers punished under Highway Code rule 237.

Searches for ‘rosehip oil’ at Holland & Barrett have soared after it was revealed as one of Kate Middleton’s beauty secrets.

The summer sunshine is on the horizon and what better way to keep cool than with a pool in the garden?

A TALENTED engineer, Peter Dixon shared his knowledge and passion for the industry by training most of the engineering managers across the Basingstoke area.

BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council has apologised after announcing a popular play area in Popley will remain closed for the weekend.

The south coast is home to some of the UK’s best beaches and with the heatwave continuing this week it’s the perfect opportunity to get out and explore.

Fuel prices jumped by more than 1p per litre in just a day earlier this week to reach new record highs.

DRIVERS in and around Basingstoke and Deane will have six National Highways road closures to watch out for over the next two weeks.

A 'kind and compassionate' teacher who drank a bottle of vodka before crashing her car has been spared a ban from the profession.

THE FAMILY of a missing Bishop's Waltham man have said they are 'extremely' concerned for his welfare.

THE annual Sewa Day charity cricket tournament and fun day returns to town tomorrow (Sunday, June 19) and will this year be raising money for a variety of worthy causes.

A NEW restaurant serving south Indian food has opened on Basingstoke high street.

MILESTONES Living Museum and Basing House have announced a programme of events to celebrate Father’s Day weekend.

All the latest court cases from Basingstoke and surrounding area.

WELL there's no doubt about it, yesterday was a scorcher.

An award-winning village pub has launched a new garden pavilion complete with a wood burning pizza oven.

ON A single day, three sex offenders were locked up for a total of almost thirty years.

BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council has apologised to residents after a host of bin collections were missed.

A HAMPSHIRE police constable accused of raping a woman on their first date after they met on dating app Bumble has told a court she had not said no to sex while they were in bed together.

It is the first time a 999 emergency service has been made available in BSL

HAMPSHIRE police have been praised for reducing the reoffending rate of first-time domestic abusers by more than 40 per cent.

Map shows where the dangerous giant hogweed has been found in Hampshire.

An interactive map has been published, allowing people to report sightings of a toxic plant which can cause blisters and even blindness.

UK house prices have continued to grow this year, with average prices hitting a record high of £289,099 in May.

Online jewellery chain Abbot Lyon has released a new PRIDE collection in partnership with LGBTQ+ helpline charity Switchboard.

As temperatures begin to drop over the weekend the another heatwave could be a matter of weeks away.

The Met Office has warned pollen levels are expected to skyrocket this week as temperatures soar.

Parts of the UK are expected to sizzle in temperatures of 34C (93.2F) as the hot spell of weather reaches its sweltering peak on Friday.

Heatstroke is an illness that can occur in all dogs, but some breeds are slightly more susceptible to the heat.

If you are planning to hit the beach or the park to enjoy the better weather, packing yourself a picnic is not only fun but an affordable way to eat out.

Here are a few of the items included in Lakeland's Summer Sale.

With the warmer weather finally here, you might be wondering how you can stay cool in bed at night.

“I COULDN’T believe that they let somewhere that is so precious and so emotional for so many parents to be left in disarray.”

THERE are heavy delays on roads following a road transport incident near Basingstoke.

A MAJOR roundabout in Basingstoke will be reduced to single lane for two nights.

RESIDENTS can support small and independent businesses in the town centre with the return of the popular Borough Basket Street Market this month.

A GROUP of cyclists pedalled for pounds and raised thousands during a challenging fundraising mission.