AROUND 25 tones of hay were involved in a large fire at a farm over the weekend.

A 'LIVELY and cheerful' Winchester woman died in hospital following a fall, an inquest heard.

Bourjois is back! See how you can stock up exclusively at Superdrug.

Celebrate the return of the Minions with these unmissable offers from PoundToy,

THIS year's Place to be Proud of Awards were held at Haymarket on Thursday.

SOME of the best organisations and people of Basingstoke were celebrated at the Place to be Proud of Awards at Haymarket.

A DRIVER is suspected to have lost control and struck the central barrier on the M3 while having alcohol and drugs in their system.

A KNIFE has been recovered from bushes after a fight broke out between at least three people in Basingstoke.

RESIDENTS are being asked to give their views to help redesign the popular but outdated play area.

A BASINGSTOKE mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine check-up is urging women to keep up-to-date with their routine breast examination appointments.

THE chairman of Parkinson's UK - who lives in Tadley – has helped raise over £50,000 after becoming the first person living with Parkinson's to conquer the world's hardest triathlon.

COMMUNITY and voluntary organisations across Basingstoke and Deane can now apply for grants to build their business and allow them to respond to changing needs in their communities.

Education today is an accepted thing. But it was not always that way and the route to gain education was hard-won.

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A DRIVER who had just bought a new car had their vehicle seized by police as they had not bought insurance.

In my previous letter, I never strayed into Maria Miller's 'take' on the situation at Brighton Hill, but suffice it to say that the lady is barking up the wrong tree:

Amateur racers from around the world have donned wacky costumes to take part in Red Bull's Soapbox Race.

STUDENTS were able to gain an understanding of where the food on their plates comes from thanks to an initiative from county-wide food group Hampshire Fare.

THE theme for Basingstoke Camera Club for June was “My Favourite Place”.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July3.

IMMERSIVE gallery experiences, trails revealing garden secrets and evenings of outdoor theatre are all being planned for National Trust properties and gardens in Hampshire this summer.

Parents and guardians starting to shop around for good deals on school uniforms can rest easy and Aldi has announced its popular uniform range will be returning next month.

 See the holiday spots that Brits can't get enough of this summer.

A RESIDENT in Basingstoke has spotted some “beautiful” baby blackbirds in their garden.

PATIENTS, staff, and visitors are required to wear a face mask inside Basingstoke hospital, this comes despite the trust announcing last week that rules would be dropped.

A teenage boy has been seen throwing a brick through a window.

A NEW scheme to support residents across the borough facing financial difficulties due to the rising cost of living is set to be launched by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

A HAMPSHIRE primary school teacher has been recognised at a House of Commons event after being nominated by a deaf pupil who she went above and beyond to support.

A NEW branch of a kitchen range shop has been opened in Fleet with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

A FAMILY run company that sells oriental spices and grains is celebrating the success of its first shop more than six months after it opened.

Court round-up: All the latest cases from Basingstoke and surrounding area

THREE families from Sherfield-on-Loddon will be competing at the Red Bull Soapbox race on Sunday with a kart modelled on the X-Wing.

AN 'IMPRESSIVE' individual detached Basingstoke home has gone up for sale for £1,750,000.

A YOUTH orchestra is to mark its golden anniversary with two special performances this weekend.

FAMILIES and friends can enjoy a ‘Day Out With Thomas’ and ride behind their favourite blue engine on a historic Hampshire railway this summer.

MALE teachers make up less than a quarter of the Hampshire school workforce, figures suggest.

The actor is best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.

PDSA’s giant hogweed advice for pet owners as dog dies following contact with toxic plant.

Two new Omicron variants are being blamed for a spike of half a million Covid-19 infections in a week.

With deals on over 1000 health and wellness products, you’ll find everything you need for a summer of wellness.

Customers will be able to personalise their beer cans with their own texts and images

Here's a roundup of suitcases and bags, ideal for your summer holiday.

The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.

The Highway Code warns pedestrians have priority over vehicles when they cross the road.

TRAFFIC is currently at a standstill on the M3 near Winchester due to a collision for the second time today.

POLICE have moved to reassure people that they were on a training exercise in Tadley after armed police were spotted near a bar.

A CYCLIST has thanked the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance team for saving her life and said she "would not be alive" without them.

A TEAM of South Korean Air Force pilots and crew are staying in Basingstoke ahead of a set of airshows in the UK.

THE Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is holding an event to celebrate 15 years of service.

A NEW series of fundraising events featuring performances by Basingstoke musicians is taking place to raise money for Basing Rainbow Cancer Unit.