Sainsbury’s has asked its customers to shop alone and to wear face masks in renewed efforts to make their stores safer.

CORONAVIRUS cases have tripled in one week in three parts of Basingstoke, government data reveals.

Morrisons has announced it will ban shoppers who don't wear masks - unless they are medically exempt.

RESIDENTS in Kings Furlong have reacted to plans to build a 23-bedroom facility for the homeless in their community.

RESIDENTS should think "very carefully" about the number of times they have to leave their homes as coronavirus cases surge in Basingstoke, a councillor has said.

A NURSERY school in Old Basing has been awarded a prestigious accreditation in recognition of its quality of childcare.

Face coverings are now banned from Hampshire Hospitals sites with members of the public asked to swap for a surgical mask on arrival instead.

Bumped into friends on your walk? Don’t stop to chat or sit on a bench or you could be fined.

After two women were handed £200 fines for driving just five miles for a walk it caused confusion amongst the public.

Pubs may remain closed for another four months until May bank holiday.

Tougher lockdown controls could be introduced after scientists warn the UK is in the 'eye of the storm'.

Nearly half of Hampshire residents aren’t getting a good night’s sleep, according to a health specialist.

Nearly half of headteachers in England have had to prioritise school places among children of key workers and vulnerable pupils due to high demand during lockdown, a survey suggests.

A NEW Covid-19 vaccination centre is launching in Basingstoke in the next few weeks to enable more people to have the vaccine in the area.

A WOMAN has been accused of putting lives at risk by falsely claiming that Hampshire hospitals are largely free of Covid-19 patients.

A TOTAL of 232 people tested positive for Covid in Basingstoke and Deane yesterday, representing a weekly increase of 35 per cent.

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The counter features a wide range of products, including vegan alternatives to meat, cheeses, cooking sauces and ready-to-eat meal kits.

From maintaining a schedule and nightly routine to putting away screens in the evening, these small changes will help you sleep better in 2021.

JIM WELLING, a popular local business owner and theatre performer, has died in hospital at the age of 70.

The coach line has a provisional restart date of 1 March in place, but has warned that plans could change.

Two political parties in Basingstoke have been criticised for delivering leaflets during lockdown.

HOME schooling returned for thousands of families across Basingstoke area last week. It could be fun and difficult at the same time.

Those who take up the offer will receive free broadband as part of a 36-month plan.

THIS striking historic property is currently for sale for an eye watering £10,000,000 and has been on the market since last February.

Experts have analysed neighbourhoods across Basingstoke to expose the areas struggling to access online food deliveries.

The B3051 is closed between Brimpton Road and Ashford Hill Road following an accident.

MEMBERS of police unit who have been branded as demonstrating “shameful” behaviour have been dismissed from the service after they were covertly recorded making ‘offensive and disrespectful’ remarks.

THE driver of a car which flipped while overtaking a tractor near Tadley this afternoon has escaped with only minor injuries.

The Government said a further 1,325 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Friday – the highest number of UK deaths reported on a single day since the outbreak began.

Coronavirus cases have risen sharply in Basingstoke since the start of October.

A third vaccine against Covid-19, made by Moderna, has been approved for use in the UK.

Hampshire County Council is urging staff to follow the coronavirus guidelines after pictures emerged of employees allegedly celebrating New Year's Eve.

A BASINGSTOKE man who has achieved swimming success has won again – this time, a Diabetes UK medal for living with the condition for 50 years.