HAMPSHIRE Hospitals has been forced to issue a public statement after a post on a community Facebook group claimed a newborn baby had been stolen from one of its sites.

Health leaders are appealing to the public for support as teams across the county continue to tackle sustained and increasing pressure on services across the board.

A CARELESS driver who collided with a traffic light box has been told to do unpaid work.

Hampshire County Council's chief has called for 'root-and-branch' changes to how local authorities are funded as risings costs continue to cripple public services.

THE POLICE and Crime Commisioner for Hampshire has urged Basingstoke residents to report any and all crimes to the police if they want to see improvements made to street safety resources in the town.

The team from Whitchurch in Bloom had their judging day on Friday, July 8.

A five-wicket return by Aniket Divecha followed by a timely run blast by Josh Buckingham secured Hook & Newnham Basics a crucial victory.

A MAN has died and another has been arrested following a collision in Brimpton Common.

POLICE have made a further arrest as part of investigations into the death of a man in Brighton Hill.

A SECOND woman has appeared in court charged with assisting an offender in relation to the murder of a father-of-two in Brighton Hill.

BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council has given permission for a resident to extend his family home in Highclere despite concerns the property will be to big for the area.

A COUNTY councillor for Basingstoke has criticised a homebuilder for moving ahead with the Winklebury Regeneration Project despite a motion to review the plans.

A SEXUAL assault case involving a Hampshire police officer has been moved from Basingstoke Magistrates Court.

A COMMUNITY centre has held its first annual fundraising event since the beginning of the Covid pandemic.

IN the beautiful sunshine and on the stunning backdrop of Worting House grounds, a Basingstoke business held its first classic car event at the weekend.

A BASINGSTOKE husband and dad, who was found collapsed on his kitchen floor, died due to choking, an inquest heard.

ALMOST a million pounds are set to be cut from the budget that gets disabled youngsters to and from school.

POLICE officers across the country have ‘never been more in the spotlight’ a commissioner has said.

Will rising temperatures and a hot weather warning in place for the weekend spell a hosepipe ban for Hampshire? Here’s the latest from Southern Water.

A critical incident has been declared at a Hampshire hospital due to extreme pressure.

Restaurant chain Harvester has U-turned over salad bar changes following an outcry from customers.

AN HISTORIC railway will be hosting a blast from the past with a programme of jive dancing, live music, traditional fete fun and vintage vehicles displays.

Speaking on This Morning, Dr Sara Kayat appeared on the show this week to share the warning with viewers.

A new quiz is going viral on TikTok called the ‘mental age’ quiz. It asks you a series of questions to try and guess what age you are mentally.

The warning relates to anybody with a social media account as a new 2,000 strong DWP team is launched aiming to crackdown on benefit fraud.

The ambulance service which serves Basingstoke has declared a critical incident today (Monday, July 11) due to current pressures on its services.

A 92-year-old man has been released under investigation after he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Oakridge.

A WOMAN has appeared in court charged with assisting an offender in relation to the murder of a father-of-two in Brighton Hill.

BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council have approved plans to build a family home in Tadley.

THE Met Office is issuing guidance to residents after it declared an Amber Warning for Extreme Heat at the weekend weekend.

AN APPLICATION to construct a new 20-meter-tall 5G telecommunications pole has been lodged with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

A MAN who threatened to vandalise a woman’s house has been ordered to undertake a building better relationships course.

A GROUP of boys who raised more than £10,000 for charity are now trying to raise an additional £5,000 for a child’s cancer ward.

THE Basingstoke Bridge Club has announced a new series of beginner courses to get people interested in the game.

Hampshire County Council is preparing to deploy gritters in response to melting roads as temperatures soar.

AN ESCAPE Room in Reading that won an award last year for the most unique storyline has opened its branch in Basingstoke.

If you would like to get in on the Amazon Prime Day action, here are some expert tips to make sure you bag a bargain.

How to keep pets cool during the heatwave - top tips from experts at Pets at Home and Vets4Pets.

The distribution of new films in theaters was all but nonexistent in 2020 due to a well-known issue that we won’t mention, and the movies that made it were frequently limited to streaming services like Disney+ and HBO Max.

A popular garden trend could add up to £27k to your house value according to experts – here’s how to achieve it.

WITH many workplaces sweltering as the temperature nudges into the 30s Celsius, can it ever be so hot at work that you are allowed to go home?

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after a car collided with a barrier at a petrol station near Andover.

FIRE crews are urging residents to avoid the area as they tackle a blaze at a primary school on Sunday morning (July 10).

PLANS to build 14 homes in a rural part of Basingstoke have been rejected by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council despite claims plans would be "keeping with the rural setting".

Residents have been reacting after it was revealed that those who live in Brighton Hill do not feel safe leaving their home at night.

BASINGSTOKE'S MP has publicly voiced her candidate of choice in the Conservative party leadership battle.

DEFIBRILLATORS will soon be installed at every household waste recycling centre in Hampshire, the county council has confirmed.

NEW figures released by an animal welfare charity warns of rises in animal harm in the summer months, with Hampshire one of the worst offenders.

PASSENGERS travelling by train between Basingstoke and Reading on Sunday afternoon (July 10) can expect delays after a reported 'points failure'.

A COLLECTION of market gardens that sells organic vegetables is planning on holding a festival featuring folk music and seminars.