A COUNCIL bin lorry veered off the road and got stuck just metres away from a play park in Basingstoke.

HILLIER Garden Centres are 'delighted' as they announce the aquisition of Rosebourne Ltd across three of their sites, including Weyhill.

A BASINGSTOKE resident has been left to freeze in her bungalow with a hole in her ceiling which lets buckets of rainwater through.

Bewley Homes won silver for Best Medium Housebuilder at the 2022 What House Awards.

A PRISON officer saw an accused killer reenacting stabbing someone following the murder of a father of two in Basingstoke, a court has heard.

FOOTBALL fans have swamped pubs across Basingstoke to watch England’s first World Cup game.

A MANSION in Hook where TV presenter Ant McPartli had his wedding reception has been named amoung one of the best boutique hotels in Britain.

A COUNCILLOR has reassured residents that Basingstoke and Deane climate targets are well within reach.

People living in Winchester, the South Downs and Test Valley are among the happiest in the county, new data shows.

THE family of a former Hampshire police officer who died on duty have been presented with a memorial bracelet worn in his honour during a charity cycling challenge.

A STUDENT from Basingstoke has taken the world of esports and competitive video gaming by storm.

The World Cup is underway with Ecuador beating hosts Qatar in the opening game on Sunday.

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PERMISSION has been granted for a two-bedroom bungalow to be built despite concerns it will impact a nearby Grade II Listed Building.

RESIDENTS have been encouraged not to miss a charming Christmas theatre show at The Haymarket next month.

BASINGSTOKE dance company celebrate success after winning various awards at prestigious dance competition.

BASINGSTOKE'S The Entertainer has teamed up with the Salvation Army to launch a Christmas toy appeal.

MPs are bombarded with more than 3,000 offensive tweets every day, according to a recent investigation.

The UK is braced for gusty winds, heavy rain, and freezing cold temperatures on Monday, according to the Met Office.

BASINGSTOKE Indian restaurant, Spicy Tadka, have been nominated for this years British Curry Awards.

A regional plan that proposes how the long-term challenges facing water supplies in South East England should be met has been published for consultation.

Talented young writers who wrote their visions of a future Basingstoke have been recognised by the Mayor during a special presentation ceremony.

THE festive season has officially begun at Basingstoke's shopping centre Festival Place.

It might seem on the surface that Basingstoke did not take part in the early Pop scene but that would be far from the truth.

A CHURCH's roof was on fire in Weyhill this morning (Sunday, November 20).

A STUNNING steam train will be travelling through the Hampshire countryside in a blaze of glorious colour as the popular Steam Illuminations event has returned to the Watercress Line.

THIS two-bedroom property in Basingstoke has gone on the market for £325,000.

The application was submitted to allow for permission to build a maximum of two homes on land adjacent to the A339 Headley on Newbury Road.

OWNERS of a long-running beauty salon wanted to thank customers for making its six-month anniversary event a success.

A pub near Basingstoke is organising a charity darts match to raise money for Dementia UK.

AN AUTHOR from Tadley is releasing her debut children's book to inspire kids to look after the environment.

A DRUNK driver has been banned from getting behind the wheel after driving in Basingstoke while over the legal limit.

RESIDENTS are invited to enjoy brand-new action-packed daytime and evening events at a science centre next year.

IF YOU are looking for a festive treat to get you in the mood for Christmas, look no further than the Watercress Line’s Steam Illumination train.

AN urgent call has been made for a house builder to progress with fire safety works at Crown Heights.

A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl from Basingstoke has been declared one of the 10 winners of a national abacus challenge.

A CURRENT exhibition at Willis Museum and accompanying book is shedding light on life behind bars at Winchester prison.

A DOG walking facility could open near Tadley if plans are approved by the borough council.

The home nations have been preparing for their opening World Cup fixtures with the tournament set to kick off this weekend in Qatar.

Fraudsters are imitating the DVLA to try and convince drivers to hand over their personal details

Here's how you can get a free drink at Costa Coffee until November 24.

A NEW brewery and taproom has opened its doors on a farm in Dummer.

Dates have been announced and ticket sales started for a popular festival taking place in Hampshire.

A BASINGSTOKE family lawyer has said that courts are facing "unprecedented backlogs" with the court system currently in crisis.

REPLACEMENT windows are allowed to go ahead despite the fact they will not replicate the old ones.

The Romanian National Philharmonic Orchestra is all set to perform in Basingstoke.

We are surprised that Onnalee Cubitt is not in the cabinet, and in our opinion, she would make an excellent leader of the council.

A TAEKWONDO club from Basingstoke won an impressive four gold, four silver and six bronze medals at an international championship.

PLANS to build two five-bedroom homes in Silchester have been approved, despite neighbours' reservations.

ONE million tonnes of carbon emissions will need to be cut in Basingstoke if the council is to reach its climate emergency targets, green campaigner says.