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Railcard warning as woman receives £1,100 fine despite buying a train ticket
Tash Bacarese-Hamilton had been traveling home from a funeral when she was handed the £1,100 fine
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LIVE: Crash on Brighton Hill Roundabout causing traffic
Live updates as a crash on Brighton Hill Roundabout causes traffic in Basingstoke.
Health provider recognised for work with perpetrators of stalking
The psychologist-led intervention works with stalking perpetrators to address the root causes of their behaviour, aiming to reduce the risk of reoffending.
PICTURES: ' It was an honour' - Beekeepers join forces to plant 'bee-friendly' tree
Beekeepers from across Hampshire joined together to plant a 'bee-friendly' tree to mark the 150th anniversary of the British Beekeepers Association.
Royal Oak pub reopens under new management
The Royal Oak in Worting Road has been revitalised by its new Nepalese owners after the previous landlords, Jim and Jackie, stepped down to return to Ireland.
Chair of talking newspaper steps down after more than 10 years
Mike Shellard has stepped down as the Chair of Andover Talking News, a local charity for visually impaired people, after more than a decade.
Two persons from Andover jailed as ASB awareness week begins
Officers say they are tackling the problem head-on by delivering a series of enforcement actions in recent weeks.
Andover gymnast wins 10th British tumbling championship
Kristof Willerton, who has represented Great Britain internationally for many years, secured his 10th tumbling win at this year’s British Championships.
Basingstoke darts charity competition raises hundreds for hospice
Organisers John and Tracey Bartlett thanked the league, along with the Academy Snooker Centre, for their support.
Energy supplier to join man's mission to light up Christmas for a cause
Known for his dazzling festive showcase, 'Keith Brown’s Christmas Baubles' has raised more than £63,000 for St Michael’s Hospice since 2012.
10-year mental health and dementia strategy hailed an 'exemplary project'
The strategy, co-created with lived and learnt experience, seeks to transform care pathways from 2024 onwards, based on local population needs.
Project aims to gather feedback from residents on health and social care
Action Hampshire is organising online workshops for voluntary sector organisations to learn how they can help collect these stories and experiences.
Vote now for your favourite countryside project in Hampshire
The shortlisted projects tackle climate change, celebrate protected landscapes and promote grassroots community initiatives.
Health provider recognised for work with perpetrators of stalking
The psychologist-led intervention works with stalking perpetrators to address the root causes of their behaviour, aiming to reduce the risk of reoffending.
Two partial closure orders issued in Basingstoke as ASB awareness week begins
Officers say they are tackling the problem head-on by delivering a series of enforcement actions in recent weeks.
Do you recognise this man? - Investigation into drug possession incident
Police are looking to identify this man in relation to a drugs possession incident in High Street, Andover.
‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal
‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal
WATCH: Mischievous elves take over zoo ahead of Christmas event
The Glow Marwell event is running from Friday, November 29 to Monday, December 30, with a free zoo visit from 1pm.
Basingstoke M&S store launches beauty packaging recycling scheme
The scheme enables customers to recycle any form of plastic or aluminium beauty packaging