COUNCILLORS have been left questioning how much the council has spent on a new investment that has seen them buy a town centre Premier Inn.

AN ODEON Cinema and a Waitrose supermarket are among the assets set to be sold despite the drop in value.

VIVID's charity arm has announced a quarter-of-a-million-pound investment to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis and support social enterprises in the Hampshire region.

GENEROUS donation from a parent enabled Manor Field Junior School to buy a brand new book vending machine for all students.

How the money is received will depend on how you pay your bill.

It is advised to not drink at all if you can to potentially avoid going over the limit whilst driving.

Customers can bring their soft plastic to recycle at Aldi stores.

A BASINGSTOKE town centre hotel has been added to the council’s property portfolio after the purchase of Premier Inn in Victoria Street.

A MAN in his 60s has died following a fatal collision on the A33 near Basingstoke.

A MAN has been charged with detaining a child following a serious blackmail incident in Basingstoke.

A DRIVER who collided with a cyclist knocking them to the ground failed to stop at the scene near Chineham.

THE Office and After Life star Ricky Gervais is coming to Basingstoke next month with his show Armageddon: Work in Progress.

PEOPLE in Basingstoke can now volunteer to help Battersea dogs and cats in need of a home as the charity launches their third community located in Basingstoke.

South Western Railway will only be running a reduced service on Saturday, October 1

YOUNG people across Hampshire have been challenged to stand up and speak out on crime in the county.

MORE than 200 Hampshire Police officers were on duty for her Her Majesty the Queen's funeral as she made her final journey from Westminster to Windsor on Monday.

THE COMPANY behind two Hampshire farm shops has spoken of its 'sheer delight' after scooping a prestigious national award.

AFTER two giraffe deaths this summer a local zoo has reason for celebration.

Champion Group is now sponsoring the north stand at Winklebury Football Complex, ready for the start of the 2022/23 Isthmian South Central campaign,

​British defenceman Marcus Mitchell has been added to the Bison roster for the rest of the season, writes Graham Merry.

ORGANISERS of the Inspire Business Awards are looking for entries for The Service Excellence category.

PEOPLE have reacted with fury after a promised and much-needed dental surgery will not be going ahead.

HOPES for a new dental surgery in Basingstoke have been shattered after the landowner confirmed that they are not planning to build a surgery there.

COUNCILLORS have been left frustrated after it was confirmed that the plan for a new and bigger dental surgery in Basingstoke is now dropped.

King Charles III is reportedly planning a 'slimmed down' Coronation - but when will his ceremony be?

THERE has been a serious collision on a major road in Basingstoke on Wednesday morning.

THE owner of a Basingstoke retail park set for redevelopment has blamed the borough council for a delay to demolition, and says the vacant site is now attracting anti-social behaviour.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Whitchurch.

Households can apply for free cash through the Household Support Scheme.

THREE people have been arrested in Basingstoke on suspicion of conspiracy to blackmail.

A MUM has been left frustrated after a bus pass issued for her four-year-old daughter was revoked by the council because of a mistake.

He appeared in court on Friday

DRIVERS on the M3 experienced delays earlier today after a lane was blocked on the M3 between Hook and Basingstoke.

How the money is received will depend on how you pay your bill.

ONE of the top three flamenco guitarists in the world is heading to Basingstoke next month.

A GRADE II listed building that is one of the most iconic in Basingstoke is set to be transformed into a ‘green workspace’.

AN unlicensed waste carrier from Bramley has been ordered to pay almost thousands after acting suspiciously in Andover.

SOUTH Central Ambulance Charity has partnered with a technology company to teach staff CPR and help them complete a them complete a 24-hour CPR-a-thon.

PRIESTS were celebrated at St John's Cathedral for their total of 535 years service to God.

A HUSBAND and father from Tadley died at home because of exposure to asbestos during his career working in the Royal Navy, an inquest has heard.

Hartley Wintney crashed out of second qualifying round of FA Cup after a hard-fought defeat in their replay match against Bath City.

Joined RAF 2001 for 17 and a half years as a Chinnook Crew man, left in 2019 due to developing an injury with her neck, so had to sadly leave.

PROFESSIONAL footballer Asmir Begović is encouraging all children, boys and girls, to come along to his Goalkeeper Academy in Basingstoke.

THE Anvil is delighted that British cellist Laura van der Heijden is performing with the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra

A FORMER soldier who has housed Ukraine refugees since June has called on the Government to do more to help rehouse refugees.

King Charles III is reportedly planning a 'slimmed down' Coronation - but when will his ceremony be?

A NEW burger restaurant is set to open in Basingstoke.

BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council was the subject of dozens of complaints and enquiries to the ombudsman about its actions last year, new figures show.

Basingstoke cruised to their first home win of the season in magnificent style.

ATHLETES of Basingstoke & Mid Hants Athletic Club won promotion to Division 1 of the league after finishing on top of Division 2 West.