A new chapter for Hampshire and the Solent — and a chance we must seize

Ann Widdecombe was due to appear in Basingstoke later this year as a special guest at a Hampshire WI event, but the group is now paying tribute after her death was announced.

The photo shows a stunning golden wheat field bathed in the warm light of sunrise, with richly textured ears of wheat filling the foreground.

The pub has recently reopened following a £250,000 refurbishment by Hall & Woodhouse.

Hundreds of families and friends packed Worting House on Sunday for St Michael’s Hospice’s annual Summer Memories event.

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of July 17 to 19

Students braved the hot weather to dress to impress, arriving in style for an evening dedicated to celebrating their achievements and saying goodbye to classmates and staff.

A person was airlifted to hospital after a crash near Mortimer.

The campaign is aimed at families who rely on free school meals during term time and are at greater risk of hunger over the summer holidays.

Football fans were "devastated" after gathering to watch England's World Cup hopes dashed.

Family, friends and colleagues are rallying round a Hampshire lorry driver given three months to live after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Major progress has been made on a vital motorway upgrade project.

Officers have been patrolling the county's rivers to tackle anti-social behaviour and illegal fishing.

A man was taken to hospital after emergency services were called to a late-night incident in Basingstoke.

A one-hectare wildfire broke out on Eversley Common on July 17.

The UK’s largest Muslim convention returns, as thousands gather for the annual Jalsa Salana.

Basingstoke World Party returned for 2026 with a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and community spirit in the town centre.

It drew councillors, business leaders, public sector representatives and environmental organisations from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The school has developed a programme that allows every child to take part in Forest School for half a term each year.

A man has been arrested after suspected Class A drugs were found and an officer was assaulted in Farnborough.

A County Lines drug dealer from Kent who supplied cocaine and heroin in Farnborough has been jailed for six years.

Tributes have been paid to a ‘loyal and loving’ bodyguard who died in a four-vehicle crash in Crondall.

The Hurst School’s Year 11 students made some unforgettable arrivals as they marked the end of their exams with a prom at Ufton Court

The team’s journey to victory in 1986 included winning matches against Ashmead School, Maiden Erlegh, Eton College and Upton Grammar School.

A police sergeant has been recognised for his efforts in tackling dangerous driving at illegal car meets across Hampshire.

The home was decorated with banners and balloons, and staff got together to sing Happy Birthday to Joan and to present her with a birthday cake.

A family from Basingstoke is remembering their daughter and calling for progress on research into a rare and fatal childhood illness.

A live report of Basingstoke and Deane's Full Council Meeting on July 16.

A piece of Georgian history is being brought back to life on a modern housing development.

The Green Flag Award scheme is now in its 30th year and is run annually by Keep Britain Tidy.

Everest Community Academy’s Year 11 students arrived in style for their prom night

More than 1,500 companies and almost 3,000 individual users have engaged with UKPAC.

A water company has pleaded guilty to polluting one of the UK's most precious chalk streams.

Each session will transport children to a different era, guided by a Time Traveller Passport they can use to collect stamps for each event.

The message follows the council’s reaccreditation from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA).

Drivers across Hampshire could face a £1,000 fine for washing their car with a hosepipe this summer after Southern Water introduced restrictions.

From creative workshops to community events, visitors can expect a summer full of excitement.

A motorcyclist who died in a four-vehicle crash near Crondall has been named as a celebrity bodyguard for Kim Kardashian.

Do you know a Beauty Salon that always goes the extra mile to help clients look and feel their best?

The vaccine helps protect against meningococcal group B (MenB) bacteria, which can cause meningitis and septicaemia.

An air ambulance scrambled to an emergency in South Ham and landed near Bishop Challoner secondary School.

Hampshire Constabulary is appealing for information after Peter Aitchison was last seen at around 9am on Wednesday, July 15.

Internationally recognised Professor Ali Ghanem offers new consultation service in Chichester.

Tumbledown Gin - a unique spirit distilled in the Falkland Islands - will be attracting connoisseurs to The Spirits Room by Caviste in Hook on 8 August for a free barrel-top tasting session.

Families can enjoy six new challenges in the gardens, including dressing up for shows on a mini stage and playing percussion at a music station.

Residents have accused SNG of trying to demolish homes in South Ham and Buckskin to solve problems caused by its own failure to maintain properties.

Students from Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School, in Basingstoke, celebrated their prom in style.

With Andy Burnham widely expected to become the UK's next Prime Minister before Parliament rises for the summer recess, the property industry is already looking ahead to what a change in leadership could mean for housing and development.

Joanna Page, best known for her role in Gavin & Stacey is rumoured to be in talks to join the cast of I’m a Celeb.

Government plans could bring forward the State Pension age rise to 68 by seven years, affecting millions currently in their late 40s and early 50s.