Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.

A pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being hit by a police car on Buckskin Lane, Basingstoke.

BASINGSTOKE is under threat from killer hornets invading the town, travelling along the M3 from places such as Southampton and Portsmouth.

Frontline services are set to receive a funding boost as part of newly approved council spending plans.

Hampshire County Council proposes over £4.3m investment to upgrade Basingstoke’s Chalk Ridge and The Vyne schools, improving insulation and energy efficiency.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones announced the fund to support ideas from police officers and staff.

Basingstoke and Deane Council offers free and low-cost fitness activities for all ages, including Forever Fit, Love to Move, and youth sessions, boosting health and wellbeing.

FueLab, a new fitness drinks kiosk with protein shakes and creatine ice lollies, officially opened in Chineham Shopping Centre.

Follow our World Book Day 2026 coverage as schools across Hampshire share their most creative and adorable costumes.

THE county council said it is “disappointing” that thousands of drivers are flouting road laws on a stretch of road in Basingstoke, after figures show more than 21,000 were caught last year.

We’re inviting readers to send in their World Book Day photos for a special feature

Ren Wooldridge, a ceramic sculptor, set up the Create + Connect initiative in 2025 to support women through collaboration and community

Married At First Sight UK 2025 stars Abi and John spotted ring shopping at Basingstoke's Festival Place as they prepare to move in together in Bournemouth.

Leon Davies jailed for 8 months after stealing meat and alcohol from Basingstoke M&S, breaching Criminal Behaviour Order. Shoplifting impacts local community.

Professional golfer Charlie Forster, from Basingstoke, was caught in Dubai as Iran bombed the city.

Basingstoke police used live facial recognition to arrest and fine a man for shoplifting at Superdry, Festival Place. Technology aids crime prevention locally.

A laptop failure nearly halted M3 Job Club’s career support session in Basingstoke, but swift help from CEX ensured the charity could continue its vital work.

Wasing Estate carried out the clean-up as part of its annual litter pick in support of the Great British Spring Clean.

Nigel Farage is holding a Reform UK rally in Basingstoke next week ahead of the local elections.

A Bournemouth Airport flight to Paphos in Cyprus on Wednesday has been officially cancelled by airline Tui due to the "current situation".

A couple from Basingstoke is stuck in Abu Dhabi unable to fly home amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

A Winchester boy has managed to secure his place in Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals with his act combining music and magic.

Chalk Ridge Primary School will open late due to water supply issues.

We have received reports that a road has been closed after major floods in Chineham. Live updates as we gather more information.

Festival Place is creating a treat for mums for Mother's Day with a special event.

Post Office to reopen in Aldershot’s North Town at Melita Stores, offering banking, bill payments, Royal Mail and Parcelforce services seven days a week.

Concerns over plans to build 100 homes on the Camrose have raised concerns about parkind and traffic on Western Way.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council will install £40,000 worht of smiley face signs to tackle speeding and prevent accidents.

Rising oil, gas, and food costs from the Middle East conflict could hit your bills, mortgages, and pensions. Experts explain what you need to know.

The UK Government has advised against all but essential travel to Thailand in the latest Foreign Office travel update, citing the escalation in the Middle East.

The item is mis-struck, meaning it was incorrectly imprinted while being minted, and so the image of Queen Elizabeth II's head appears upside down

Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust (BDCLT) has announced the return of its Big Open Weekend.

Chris Wood, winner of six BBC Folk Awards, will perform on Saturday, March 14, presenting music that melds tradition with contemporary themes.

Emergency services have been spotted on Buckskin Lane.

The concert will provide fans with a unique opportunity to revisit some of the show's most memorable moments through its soundtrack.

Mark Pound, a drug dealer father of four who turned his life around and got clean has been spared jail.

We’re celebrating the wonderful mums, mother figures and inspirational women who have shaped our lives – and we’d love you to be involved.

Police are investigating after a driver failed stop at a school crossing in Basingstoke.

A man has been arrested after he threatened someone with a knife at Crown Heights.

Tough day in the office for Basingstoke Hockey.

The Wasing Estate’s annual litter pick supported the Great British Spring Clean.

EyesOn, a new AI-powered app, aims to tackle organised rural crime in Hampshire.

A Child was injured after being hit by a car on London Road, near Costello School, Basingstoke.

Michael Lovelace, 49, from Basingstoke, jailed for 33 years at Winchester Crown Court for multiple child sexual offences in Bordon and Southsea.

Daniel Parker, 41, jailed for 16 weeks after stealing over £130 of food from BP petrol station in Farnborough. Sentenced at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.

A Hampshire rogue builder has been jailed for five years and banned from carrying out building for a decade following an investigation by Hampshire County Council’s trading standards team.

A new nursery in Overton has been praised for its impact on young learners.

Robert Glaysher, a paedophile who shared extreme indecent images of children and dogs has been spared jail.

A grand opening of a sensory swing was held at Limington House School after they won a golden grant from Tesco.

A new contribution to affordable housing has been added to the planning requirements of 326 new apartments at Viewpoint in Basing View.