THE former mayor of Basingstoke has called for a special fund to be set up to help people in conservation areas replace their windows.

THIS four-bedroom property in Basingstoke has gone up for sale for £700,000.

AN orchestra comprising of exceptional musicians is all set to entertain audiences at Basingstoke's Anvil theatre

COUNCILLORS have called for a football ground to be built at the leisure park as part of its redevelopment.

A MAN from Hampshire who smeared dog faeces on a property has been handed a fine.

GOLD, designer scarves, and designer handbags were taken during a home burglary in Hook.

IT'S the cosy community pub that has been named the best in the country.

A "LOVELY" one-bedroom semi-detached house in Basingstoke has gone up for sale for £225,000.

AN orchestra is set to perform a beautiful programme for residents in Basingstoke to sit back and enjoy.

A major UK retailer will close its doors in Basingstoke this Boxing Day.

AN exciting show is all set to celebrate some of the best British female singers and songwriters.

LEISURE time across the board seems to have one thing in common - it costs money.

ONE of the world’s great choral ensembles returns to The Anvi stage this month for another delightful and thrilling concert.

SURVEILLANCE cameras are being installed at the borough council’s six recycling sites across the borough to crack down on problems with persistent fly-tipping at the sites.

WORKPLACE trade union reps have come together to form a solitary group in Basingstoke.

Costco has signed up to give Blue Light Workers exclusive discounts.

Drivers have been warned about following a TikTok windscreen life hack video after it said motorists could avoid using wipers during bad weather.

Frantisek Olah, 31, was fatally wounded in his home in Musgrave Close, Brighton Hill, on Sunday, May 22 – the day before his birthday.

A FAILING academy trust that runs three Basingstoke schools is closing and handing them over to another provider following a string of poor Ofsted inspections.

The Hatch will be completely transformed on the inside, with significant improvements to the garden area due to take place next year.

Frantisek Olah, 31, was found with serious injuries in Musgrave Close, Brighton Hill. He was later pronounced dead.

A HOSEPIPE ban, which has been in place for three months, has now been lifted across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

THE Home Office has said that the use of a Basingstoke hotel by asylum seekers is “unacceptable”.

WITH HALLOWEEN out of the way, the most magical time of year is fast approaching, but before we step into Christmas, fireworks displays are readying their great extravaganza.

ARTS Council England has renewed Anvil Arts’ status as a National Portfolio Organisation.

HAMPSHIRE'S Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging residents to share their views in the annual police budget precept consultation.

HUNDREDS of pounds have been donated to Hampshire Search and Rescue by The Hampshire Whitchurch Women’s Institute group (WI).

A BASINGSTOKE branch of the Women’s Institute has recently celebrated its 13th birthday with a royal-themed party.

A CLOTHES shop is set to close down in a Basingstoke shopping centre and could be replaced by a homeware retailer.

Good morning and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you live updates as evidence begins at the trial of six people accused of being involved in the murder of a father of two in Basingstoke at Winchester Crown Court.

A REVIEW panel has submitted a hard-hitting report against a proposal submitted by a developer for the regeneration of Winklebury.

National Highways are replacing parts of the metal safety barrier along the A34 near Whitchurch.

Care4calais volunteers are supporting 250 recently arrived asylum seekers in Hampshire.

CHIEF Inspector Scott Johnson has received a certificate of recognition from the Basingstoke Cultural Diversity Consortium.

Hampshire County Council has shared they are recruiting for a range of educational roles.

Hampshire, like most of the UK, has seen some unseasonable mild weather so far this autumn

A BASINGSTOKE restaurant has hosted a four-course banquet to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

A NEW park, improved attractions with green spaces and a range of outdoor activities are just some of the ideas for Basingstoke Leisure Park that council chiefs now want the public’s view on.

Virtuosic guitar and banjo meets British and Americana roots when Brooks Williams and Dan Walsh play together at The Forge.

BLACK people are nearly eight times as likely to be stopped and searched by Hampshire Constabulary than white people in the area, new figures show.

A FORMER paramedic accused of “a sustained campaign of sexually motivated and predatory behaviour” towards a child has been struck off.

A NEW masterplan to reinvigorate the leisure park in Basingstoke has received criticism from councillors after proposals have been revealed for the first time.

Cllr Onnalee Cubitt, who was the Mayor of Basingstoke in 2021, was captured on a report by The Guardian focussing on Basingstoke.

A BASINGSTOKE shopping centre is all set for the launch of Christmas as its festive grotto opens this week, however, it has not yet announced plans for a light switch-on.

A 45-YEAR-OLD man from Basingstoke has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following an incident on an M3 slip road.

A SLIP road on the M3 near Basingstoke was blocked due to an "incident".

SIX arrests have been made in Basingstoke town centre during a 12- hour police operation.

THE queen of crafting and Strictly star is all set to take to The Anvil stage.

PASSENGERS have been urged to only use trains if necessary, as upcoming rail strikes are set to cause disruption.

A HAMPSHIRE police officer hit with £120 in parking charges has told a car park company: "I'm not paying."