COUNCIL chiefs have come under fire for proposing to use land in the Basingstoke borough to tackle nitrate pollution and offset the impact of a development in Andover. 

The UK will experience a partial solar eclipse on the morning of Tuesday, October 25

THOUSANDS of homes across Hampshire will be able to get access to “hyperfast” broadband as part of a £125m investment.

IT was a disappointing day at the office for the Chineham Lions in a spicy local derby against Hook & Odiham.

A BASINGSTOKE racing driver secured second place in one of the most hotly-contested endurance racing championships.

AN application to build a 15metre tall telephone mast in Lychpit has been lodged with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

ACCLAIMED digital platform, Muddy Stilettos, has launched its 2023 top best palces to live, which includes two Basingstoke areas - Odiham and Harley Wintey.

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been involved in a collision with a car in Basingstoke.

DVLA shares that over 900,000 drivers risk a £1000 fine.

PLANS for a 24/7 commercial development on the site of a Basingstoke retail park have been refused after planning chiefs said it would be “dominant and intrusive”.

A PRESCHOOL playgroup in Overton has been awarded an “Outstanding” rating following an Ofsted inspection.

Rishi Sunak will become the UK's next Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss

PEOPLE in Basingstoke have reacted to news Rishi Sunak is the country’s 57th Prime Minister.

A VISUALLY impaired boy from Basingstoke has been celebrated for helping to show other children with sight loss they can still join in fun activities.

A SHOPPING centre in Basingstoke marked its 20th anniversary with grand birthday celebrations.

A BASINGSTOKE man has completed an incredible challenge by driving an iconic Indian Tuk Tuk for 1,000kms.

Basingstoke held on for a 2-1 victory away at Uxbridge in a nervy finish against the 10-man hosts.

These MPs will try to hang on for the full five-year term and hope things will improve over the next couple of years.

Festival Place will turn its tower purple this November to show its support for Purple Tuesday.

Hartley Wintney claimed all three points with a comfortable win over Yate Town.

IN SEPTEMBER, youngsters all over Basingstoke started school for the first time.

A MAN who was seen dumping waste on land in Burghclere has been ordered to pay a fine.

INCREASING number of Ukrainian refugee households have faced homelessness in Basingstoke as numbers jump across England.

HUNDREDS of thousands of sick notes were given to patients in Hampshire last year, causing concerns of the impact this could have on workers and employers.

A SHOPKEEPER was threatened with a knife in a robbery in Aldershot.

THEY'RE the pubs where you're never drinking alone.

A "UNIQUE" Basingstoke home has gone on the market for £430,000.

A PROUD dad said the cast and crew of an exciting new show have been working "tirelessly for months".

STUDENTS from a pair of Basingstoke schools had the opportunity to walk to school with their parents as part of a yearly event.

On the night of 17 April 1832, four men tried to break into the house of a wealthy man who was known to keep large amounts of cash.

A NON-profit charity has held a Dragons Den style event to decide which local projects would receive a generous grant.

Pumpkins are a staple of Halloween decorations across the country but could land you with a £5,000 fine

Iceland, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products

A NURSE at Basingstoke hospital said staff are regularly turning up late because of an unreliable bus service provided by Stagecoach.

Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of an amazing £128k cash giveaway.

A newly-renovated Basingstoke home has gone up for sale for £700,000.

WHITCHURCH Silk Mill celebrate after receiving VisitEngland's visitor attraction award for their best told story.

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A POPULAR supermarket is set to create around 260 further jobs in Hampshire as it gears up for its "biggest-ever Christmas."

LEISURE centres in Hart join campaign aiming to keep one million pairs of running shoes out of landfills.

From Middle Wallop to Tiptoe, there are a few funny place names around Hampshire

A 37-year-old woman who was caught having sex in a public place has been given a community order.

A TEENAGER from Basingstoke has added more medals at an international tournament.

HUNDREDS of HGV's would pass through area around site where warehouses are planned to be built, inquires here.

You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

These are the confirmed 2023 bank holiday dates

A HUNT has been launched to find Hampshire's most wanted criminals.

DUMMER would not be hugely affected if plans to build a major distribution hub were approved, the company behind the scheme has said. 

FOLLOWING their 'outstanding' grading at OFSTED's previous inspection, Merton Pre-School now 'requires improvement'.

A MAJOR high-street supermarket has announced that it is set to close a number of stores over the next five years.