MOTORISTS are facing huge delays after a section of the M3 was closed this morning (Wednesday, September 7).

THE fire service has said it has entered a ‘partnership’ with the trust that runs Basingstoke hospital to ensure it is safe and that patients and staff can be evacuated during an emergency.

THE MP for North East Hampshire has been appointed as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs by new Prime Minister Liz Truss.

HAMPSHIRE’S footballing body is encouraging its staff to up their game and help the planet.

A CHARITY has launched a unique competition to help children’s sports clubs support members who might be financially struggling.

A BASINGSTOKE shopping centre is “in talks” with a fashion brand to open a new shop in an empty unit.

A BASINGSTOKE man has avoided jail after police found hundreds of indecent images of children on electronic devices belonging to him. 

COUNCILLORS have once again agreed that the number of new homes planned for Basingstoke and Deane should be rejected.

A NEW bar with a concept 'not seen before' in Basingstoke could be opening in the town.

It is encouraging anyone who still has them to use them or deposit them at their bank or a Post Office before the end of September.

A MOTHER has been left angry after her daughter, who has special needs, has been unable to live in her own home due to a sewage problem 

A BASINGSTOKE youth officer has been left confused by MP Maria Miller's latest campaign to slow down the number of homes built in Basingstoke.

SIGNIFICANT work is underway to determine the true level of local need for housing after councillors voted to reject the number of homes planned for Basingstoke and Deane.

FIREFIGHTERS across Hampshire could go on strike over a pay offer.

Olivia Pinkney is leaving Hampshire police.

AFTER a young boy sadly died after suffering from mitochondrial disease, festival tower will be lit green on September 24 to raise awareness for World Mitochondrial Disease Week.

A MENTAL health charity has announced a new campaign to mark this year’s World Mental Health Day.

A DERELICT building in Basingstoke has been replaced with 13 affordable homes as part of a joint project between the borough council and the UK’s largest housing association.

BUSINESSES are preparing for the Basingstoke Business Expo, which will be returning on September 15 at Oakley Hall Hotel.

THOUSANDS of Oakridge residents celebrated the 20th anniversary of their community centre.

Lidl shoppers will have to spend £350 to get £10 off under the new scheme, rather than £200

The announcement came today at the QEII Conference Centre in central London on the same day Parliament returns.

RESIDENTS have been given the chance to have their say on plans that would see warehouses built on countryside near Junction 5 of the M3 motorway.

Parents spend on average £337 on uniforms for each child in secondary school and £315 for a child at primary school.

RESIDENTS of South Ham are getting increasingly frustrated because of shortage in number of bus services in the area.

Camra warned customers would be put off by a £15 or £20 pint

A CANCER support group in North Hampshire is encouraging men to get regular check-ups to detect prostate cancer.

THE UK's leading wine specialist is celebrating 10 years of its store in Basingstoke. 

AN ENDURANCE challenge which saw fundraisers taking on a sporting activity for 24 hours has raised thousands of pounds.

CHARITY Andover Mind are joining forces with both Havant and East Hants Mind and Solent Mind to provide mental health and well being services across Hampshire.

A YOUNG junior doctor from Overton is taking on a triathlon challenge to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice in Basingstoke.

A SOCIAL group for people aged over 55 is hosting a variety show to celebrate the International Day for Older People.

A 100% plant-based delicatessen opened in South Warnborough on September 3.

The Department for Work and Pensions will contact everyone on Universal Credit affected by the change

Patel has served as Home Secretary since 2019 under Boris Johnson's government

The price cap is set to rise to £3,549 on October 1, Ofgem confirmed, an 80% increase on the previous figure of £1,971

With careful strategic planning and clever use of bank holidays, workers will be able to bag 47 days of holiday in 2023.

The successor to Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the UK will be announced today, with Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak discovering their fate

Animal charity Blue Cross has warned dog owners of the law.

A FOODBANK in Basingstoke supporting hundreds of families has announced that it is closing its service.

AN "IMPRESSIVE" Cliddesden home with a has gone up for sale for £1.25million.

IN the late 1950s and early 1960s in Basingstoke, there used to be charity football matches played by the TV All Stars.

A MULTI-AWARD winning New Old Friends are touring another dose of murder and mayhem for residents to get stuck into.

RESIDENTS of a nursing home in Basingstoke have enjoyed a close encounter with birds of prey.

THE owner of well-known dog charity Staffie and Stray Rescue, which has helped lots of dogs throughout Hampshire, has died.

THE CRIME commissioner spent a Friday night observing 999 call handlers.

A MAJOR road in Basingstoke has been identified as a high-risk road based on collision data.

The Great British Bake Off has revealed the 12 bakers who will be taking part in this year's series

A NATIONAL pest control body is encouraging households to make sure their bins are maggot free following a summer of optimal breeding conditions.

Drivers will be able to get back on the road along the Farringdon to Chawton section of the A32 sooner than originally planned.