A BASINGSTOKE family is requesting donations from good-hearted people for the funeral of a man who passed away unexpectedly last month.

THE Conservative party has scooped seats in the Brookvale and Kings Furlong ward for the first time in 38 years.

THE leader of the Basingstoke and Deane Independent Group has said the Conservative party ‘must deliver’ on key issues in the town, after they gained a comfortable majority in the borough council elections.

A Hampshire paramedic who lost his friend last year is planning to cycle around North Hampshire’s ambulance stations in his memory.

HUGS with family and friends and indoor socialising are expected to be allowed from next Monday as the Prime Minister announces further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England.

Counting has begun in 'all out' borough council elections in Basingstoke.

The Conservative party have won overall control of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

The Conservatives have made early gains in the town centre wards.

The Conservatives have won a comfortable majority on Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

THE leader of the Liberal Democrat party in Basingstoke has voiced his concerns about a lack of ‘community champions’ as the Conservatives romped to a comfortable majority.

POPLEY has elected three new Labour candidates as two wards combined to create one.

The Labour leader has pledged to "embrace the change" after a "very challenging" election day.

THE WIDOWER of former Mayor and beloved Kempshott councillor of 25 years Anne Court says he is looking forward to continuing the work she did in the community.

Basingstoke's council leader has said he was not expecting to "win so handsomely" after his party claimed a comfortable majority.

A family business in Hook has celebrated 25 years of providing cuts and styling to residents of the area.

First time buyers have plenty of options to choose from in Hampshire.

Anti pandemic posters and Ally Law stickers are just some of the problems residents across Hampshire have reported so far this year.

THE Conservatives have retained control of Hampshire County Council.

Pent-up demand and fewer aeroplanes in service mean that the cost of going abroad will increase in the coming weeks.

THIS week, I’ve got a new book out. As a ghostwriter, that’s something that happens on a regular basis, but this is the first time I’ve had my own published since 2012, so I hope you’ll forgive me this small mention. It’s been a strange ...

Live coverage of results as they come in for Hart District Council

Ever since pubs and restaurants reopened their doors almost one month ago, it has provided a massive relief and allowed friends and family to see each other again.

A man has appeared in court accused of manufacturing a gun.

On entering Tadley from Basingstoke on the A340 a rather simple chapel building comes into view, at the rear of a graveyard, which looks rather like a small single-story house. In fact, that is exactly what it was designed to be - a chapel disguised ...

BASINGSTOKE and Deane recorded 21 new cases in the last seven day period, figures show.

“EVERY sphere of my life has been invaded by this virus” – these are the words of a hospital worker describing how Covid has impacted her over the last year.

The full list of results for county, borough, parish, PCC and neighbourhood planning referendums across Basingstoke and Deane and Hart

WITH lockdown restrictions being eased, Basingstoke is slowly getting more buzzy and lively.

Pieces of glass, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls.

For those that don’t fancy heading to the pub or hitting the shops we have a whole list of activities you can try.

Results are being declared in the Hampshire County Council elections in Basingstoke.

THE government has announced the list of countries residents in Basingstoke can travel to from May 17.

HAMPSHIRE county council has confirmed that no area of the county - including Basingstoke - is currently being considered a 'hotspot' of the 'double mutant' India Covid variant.

A blue-badge holder has hit out at Basingstoke council after he was fined for parking in an area half an hour outside the allowed times, despite being the only car in the entire bay.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a kitchen fire at a Kempshott home this afternoon - but no injuries have been reported.

Basingstoke and Deane Council's attempt to re-unite an adorable collie with its owner has become unsuccessful.

BASINGSTOKE is not considered to be a ‘hotspot’ for the ‘double mutant’ India covid variant, but concern about it has risen among public health officials.

Basingstoke's Conservatives are celebrating after a strong showing in county council elections that saw them make inroads into opposition seats.

It is too early to call for the leader of the Labour party to resign, according to Basingstoke's Labour leader.

A YOUNG Basingstoke businessman has opened up about how he ‘turned his life around’ from troublesome schoolboy to successful entrepreneur.

Businesses in Basingstoke and north Hampshire have reacted to the doubling of the price of plastic bags.

A HAMPSHIRE RAF base is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its iconic aircraft.

While the balance of risk for the AstraZeneca vaccine is very favourable for older people, it is more finely balanced for younger groups.

Basingstoke shoppers have been warned that the price of single-use plastic bags will be doubling later this month.

A MYSTERY National Lottery winner from Hampshire has won an amazing £1,000,000.

The UK Government has confirmed that Step 3 of the lockdown roadmap in England will take place no earlier than 17 May.

More than a quarter of people in Basingstoke and Deane have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Basingstoke's West Way Nissan dealership is joining forces with WellChild children's health charity.

Polls have opened in North Hampshire on 'Super Thursday' - follow live updates here.

A PERSON has died after being struck by a train at Winchster railway station.