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Number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children drops

The number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Hampshire has decreased

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Basingstoke Gazette | News

Care home's summer fete a 'resounding success' with live entertainment and games

Staff said they were "delighted" to see so many people of all ages enjoying the day together.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Basingstoke day care centre will remain open until new provider has been found

Two day care centres will stay council run until a new provider has been found, civic chiefs have said.

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Basingstoke Gazette | News

Road closes for up to 11 days to allow for excavation works

The road closure has been granted for Cappagh Browne Utilities Ltd to carry out excavation works to repair a T joint causing blockages.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Andover resident urges the public to count butterflies

A resident from Andover is encouraging readers to take part in Butterfly’s Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count to help save the butterflies.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Buses restored to area of town suffering under new service

Buses have been restored to an area of town, which had been left cut off following the launch of a new service.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

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 July 18 to 20

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Renewables distributor signs five-year lease for new office space

The company distributes solar PV, battery storage systems and EV charging solutions.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Driver, 66, disqualified after being caught over the alcohol limit in car park

He admitted driving a motor vehicle, specifically a vehicle in the car park at Co-Op, London Road, after consuming alcohol.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Hampshire County Council leader on future of local government

Celebrating Hampshire Day and Reflecting on the Future of Local Government

Basingstoke Gazette | News

IN THE DOCK: Man disqualified for drug driving and other court cases

A round-up of recent cases heard at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Kids invited to compete in UK-wide Beyblade competition this Saturday

Beybladers are being encouraged to sign up for a Beyblade competition as part of a nationwide tournament which aims to find the UK’s top Beyblader.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Future of local 'lifeline' for older adults secured by charitable trust

The club is run by a team of volunteers, all older adults themselves, who enjoy the sense of purpose and fulfilment from leading the sessions.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Town centre to be 'bursting' with free, family friendly events this summer

The summer celebrations culminate on Bank Holiday Monday with the return of the World Street Party.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Mayor elections will take place next year in Hampshire, government confirms

After the launch of the Devolution Priority Programme in February, the government have confirmed the date of Mayoral Elections.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Mayor elections will take place next year in Hampshire, government confirms

After the launch of the Devolution Priority Programme in February, the government have confirmed the date of Mayoral Elections.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

LIVE: Lorry stuck under bridge on Eastrop Road

We have received reports of a lorry stuck under a bridge in Eastrop Road in Basingstoke. Have you seen this? Do you have photos or information? Contact jasmine.kelly@newsquest.co.uk or call us on 01256 337400. Live updates as we gather more information.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Village gearing up for night of costumes, racing and charity

More than 100 participants are expected to race through the village pushing decorated and modified wheelbarrows.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Is the post office system down? Royal Mail users report network issues

Post Office and Royal Mail users have reported outages with the service this afternoon ( July 17)

Basingstoke Gazette | News

16 year olds to be able to vote in next general election as voting age lowered

UK Government plans have confirmed that 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election as the voting age has been lowered across the UK.