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Conference to take place focusing on sustainable business operations
The even aims to build on last year's success, which brought together more than 130 decision makers from companies, the third sector and local government.
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Charity calls for people to open homes to young people facing homelessness
Step by Step is asking for locals to help young people facing homelessness as part of its Supported Lodgings scheme.
Man charged after more than £950 of items stolen from Co-op
Trey Langley-Jones, 23, charged with five counts of theft from a shop over £950 from Co-op Aldershot. Due at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on 4 November.
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Residents tell of shock after train stabbing suspect has Hampshire links
Residents of a Hampshire street have spoken of their shock after learning that a man charged with ten counts of attempted murder following a train stabbing spree has links to their road.
Basingstoke households urged to use simple 65p hack to reduce condensation
UK households are being urged to use this simple 65p hack to reduce condensation overnight if you are on a budget
Rachel Reeves gives Downing Street speech as Budget tax rises declared 'inevitable'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Budget would be focused on “getting inflation falling” and “creating the conditions for interest rate cuts”
Christmas stamp designs for Royal Mail this year, as first class stamp now £1.70
This year's Royal Mail Christmas stamps have gone on sale, featuring scenes of the Nativity, as for the first festive season first class stamps hit £1.70
DWP winter cold weather payments begins this week - are you eligible?
Cold Weather Payment are a DWP scheme to help people with their heating bills when temperatures drop to zero, and it runs from November 1 each year.
Community groups take action on climate change with TVBC funding
Test Valley Borough Council’s climate change grant scheme is helping communities across the borough deliver sustainability projects, with funding of up to £10,000 available.
Andover man launches new service to help elderly get around
Clive Elliman, founder of Safe Seniors based in Andover, officially launched the business in June 2024, alongside his wife, who played a key role in planning the service.
Industrial warehouse could be converted into a padel tennis centre
A planning application has been submitted for the conversion and change of use of part of Centurion House, Andover, from an industrial warehouse into a padel centre.
Charity seeking volunteers to help adults learn to read
Since launching in Basingstoke, the group has enrolled 75 adults on its reading programme, with 43 per cent either graduating or making significant progress.
Hampshire ranks among UK's most connected places to live and work
Hampshire benefits from robust digital infrastructure, with 84 per cent of homes able to access gigabit broadband.
Plans for 44 homes refused due to 'cramped' development and lack of green space
Plans for 44 homes off Worting Road have been refused by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council due to 'cramped development' and lack of green space.
Farm offering start-ups chance to pitch for land and investment
The scheme offers businesses space, investment, and shared resources, while supporting farm diversification and circular economy goals.
Leisure centre staff complete training to support visitors with dementia
The sessions focused on understanding dementia symptoms, improving communication, and creating a supportive environment for those affected.
Two-day festive fair to help fund medical equipment
Get ahead with your Christmas preparation at the Hampshire Medical Fund Christmas Fair.
11-year-old motorcycle racer clinches first place in end-of-season event
A young motorcycle racer from Middle Wallo is celebrating after winning the junior Lord of Lydden race.
Test Valley Golf Club raises over £16,000 for two charities
Test Valley Golf Club in Overton raised the funds for the On Course Foundation, which supports the rehabilitation of injured servicemen and women, and St Michael’s Hospice in Basingstoke.
Employees to pay for parking at new Basingstoke office, council confirms
Hampshire County Council staff to pay for public parking or transport at new Basingstoke site after it was announced employees would be moved to cut costs; cost-saving move affects about 500 people.