Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of January 16 to 18.

A mother of two from Basingstoke has been struggling with heating issues for around a year, forcing her and her family to leave their home.

Owners of second homes in Basingstoke will have to pay 100 per cent more council tax from April.

A speed limit change from 50mph on a main road into Basingstoke has been proposed by Hampshire County Council.

Parents have left a secondary school bus service due to safety concerns for their children.

Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers are at risk of going under criminal investigation as HMRC invests an extra £40m to find tax avoiders who are not reporting their profits

The UK's most popular car models have been revealed - and your vehicle could be on the list.

Tesco has added four new limited edition sandwiches and wraps to its Meal Deal range - see what they are.

Potholes are one of the biggest annoyances on the roads for UK drivers, not only are they uncomfortable to drive they can often cause serious damage to your car.

To be eligible, projects must promote fairness and equality, and be delivered in a neighbourhood served by SNG.

The driver of a car which overturned on the M3 near Basingstoke has sustained minor injuries.

Staff and residents have been making the most of the season by spending time outside enjoying the snow.

Riley Caton, a pre-school boy from Basingstoke, is going to climb Snowdonia with his dog to raise money for Helping Dogs and Cats.

Adoptive parents will share their personal stories, offering a realistic picture of family life after adoption.

Highfield Place has cancelled all weddings, leaving couples without a venue.

The work requires full weekend closures of the M3 in both directions between junctions 8 and 9 to allow for the installation of steel beams for new roundabout bridge decks.

The Hurst School will remain closed due to significant electrical issues.

We have received reports of a rolled over vehicle causing standstill traffic between Junction 9 and 8 of the M3 Northbound on January 15. Live updates as we gather more information. Contact jasmine.kelly@newsquest.co.uk if you have any information.

Plans to spend more than £14 million on a brand-new primary school in Fleet are set to be given the green light later this month.

Police appeal after three cars stolen in Beggarwood, Basingstoke burglary. Officers urge CCTV footage and offer home and vehicle security advice.

One of the piglets, Tumba, went round the home visiting residents in their rooms, bringing smiles everywhere he went.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust urges public to avoid A&E unless facing life or limb emergencies, amid extreme pressure and long waits. Use NHS 111, GP or pharmacy.

The Hurst secondary school in Tadley has closed due to a power cut.

A woman in her seventies has died after being hit by a car in Oakley.

BASINGSTOKE’S town centre library is being cut by almost a quarter and thousands of items of stock have been removed to make space for council staff.

'The moment I hit it, I knew. That sickening thud, followed by the unmistakable wobble. Front left tyre gone.'

Time for residents to have their say on a thousand home development on Popham Airfield is drawing to an end, with final comments on January 23.

Join the free ‘Raising Kids in the Smartphone Era’ event at Sherfield Park Community Centre, 16 Jan 2026, for practical advice on children, phones and digital habits.

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

As the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sends out another batch of Cold Weather Payments, scammers are launching a stream of AI cyberattacks

The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued the alert for the hot water bottle, which was listed on TikTok Shop

More than 40,000 residents are benefiting from tailored support from Hampshire County Council to help them stay safe and supported in their own homes.

A road has been closed in Oakley, a Basingstoke village due to a serious crash.

The company said his actions reflect its focus on putting people first and supporting the wider community.

Councillors say they don't want flats as Priority and limited change areas for Buckskin and South Ham regeneration project will be revealed in February.

Letter to the Editor from David Graham suggesting it is surely time for the council to fund a new community sports ground.

Audio-visual company Roche AV PRO has opened a branch in Basingstoke.

Sixty-five laurel hedge plants have been stolen from addresses in the Hart area.

A new Punk Padel court with UV lights and a rave button is opening in Basingstoke.

Burglars targeted three rural homes near Basingstoke and stole jewellery.

Christopher Carrigan has pleaded guilty in Basingstoke Magistrates' Court to stealing meat, alcohol and household goods from convenience stores.

A pedestrian was hit by a car outside Basingstoke railway station before it drove into a hedge and a barrier.

A makers market in Basingstoke is bringing together independent creatives while providing free entertainment for children.

Hartley Wintney's annual Wassail event took place on January 10, with hundreds in attendance.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Thursday, January 15, from 9 am to 10 pm, as heavy rain and strong winds are expected across Hampshire and southern England.

No injuries were reported in a lorry fire on the M3 motorway as the fire service warns about lithium-ion batteries.

This video shows the lithium-ion battery lorry on fire on the M3 as drivers waited in traffic for four hours.

A huge fire broke out in a lorry transporting lithium-ion batteries on the M3.

A huge lorry fire has caused miles of traffic on the M3 this morning.

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