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The King pays royal visit to Hampshire military base
The King has paid a royal visit to a vital military base in Hampshire.
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In the Dock: 70-year-old fined after running red light and more cases
North Hampshire Magistrates’ Court cases: red light conviction in Hook, Basingstoke driving offences, drug-driving, insurance breaches, and council fines.
Hampshire SEND partnership welcomes government reforms
National SEND reforms have been welcomed by a partnership group working to improve support for children.
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Children's workshop on peas and pod plants taking place at garden centre
The Little Seedlings Club returns with a free interactive workshop introducing children to peas and other pod plants.
Hampshire Youth Parliament announces key issues for new term
The priorities will inform Hampshire Youth Parliament's activities at local, regional and national levels throughout the 2026–2027 term
Resident to pay more than £1,500 after failing to cooperate with fly-tipping probe
Basingstoke resident fined over £1,500 by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council for failing to cooperate in fly-tipping investigation on Longmoor Road.
LIVE - Facial recognition van parked up in the town centre
Facial recognition vans are currently parked up in The Malls in Basingstoke. The vans have been deployed by Hampshire Constabulary.
Tree planting and chalk grassland restoration highlighted by council
It recognises the importance of Hampshire’s natural environment to the county's identity, economy and health.
Students capture stories and faces for creative project
The images were professionally printed, creating a celebratory event that sparked conversation and pride among students, families and visitors alike.
Man charged after more than £250 worth of alcohol and meat stolen from M&S
A man has been charged after £256.50 of alcohol and meat were stolen from M&S, Festival Place, Basingstoke. Leon Davies to appear in court.
Man who kicked and spat at police officers after being found asleep in car jailed
Jamie Drablow, 26, from Wokingham, jailed for 34 months at Winchester Crown Court after assaulting 10 Hampshire police officers and committing burglary.
Residents invited to have their say on plans to upgrade four play areas
The upgrades are part of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s ongoing commitment to improve and maintain play spaces.
MP backs apprenticeship reforms to help young people get skilled jobs faster
Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy marked National Apprenticeship Week with visits to Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) and Asda Basingstoke.
£50m earmarked for better bus services to double journeys by 2035
Planned improvements cover bus stop upgrades, enhanced stations and interchanges, real-time information displays and bus priority schemes.
Number of young people facing homelessness in area surges by more than a third
Youth homelessness in Test Valley rose by 37% in 2024, with 136 young people affected. Centrepoint data highlights rising UK-wide youth homelessness trends.
The community-owned pub and shop that are proving their worth to villages
Both businesses are members of Plunkett, a national charity that supports more than 850 community-owned businesses with specialist advice and support.
M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of February 27 to March 1
12-day real ale festival with pints from £2.65 coming to two Basingstoke pubs
Almost all of the beers on offer have been brewed for the first time, exclusively for the festival, with five international options.
LIVE: Council decide tax rise, Aquadrome plans, Down Grange upgrades and more
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is set to approve a council tax rise, major Leisure Park and Aquadrome redevelopment plans, and investment in Down Grange and town centre.
Care home residents enjoy exciting Chinese New Year celebrations
The celebration brought together residents, relatives and staff, filling the home with laughter and a spirit of togetherness.