THE date of reopening for the Tesco Express store in Popley has been revealed by staff on social media.

It has been the iconic centrepiece since Festival Place first opened in 2002.

A range of measures will be introduced, starting with legislation to recognise animals are sentient beings, ministers say.

THE three Labour councillors elected to the South Ham ward have spoken out about the need for an increase in safety patrols and improved community facilities following a double stabbing incident which shook the community last month.

AN INSPIRING Basingstoke pensioner has been quietly keeping the streets clean for nearly 50 years through her daily litter-picking.

A MOTORIST was left distressed after witnessing a horse fall ill at the side of the road.

BASINGSTOKE will be getting a new vaccination centre, the area's Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has confirmed.

Hundreds of children in Basingstoke and Deane were stripped of disability benefits after their 16thbirthday, figures show.

A CELEBRITY team of 12 are set to embark on a 30 mile paddle across Basingstoke Canal to raise awareness of men’s mental health.

BASINGSTOKE picnickers are being urged to dispose of their waste properly after a dog fell ill eating discarded sultanas.

A LITTLE schoolgirl with a big heart braved the big chop last week - cutting off nine inches of her hair to help other children.

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Yesterday, May 10, the Covid-19 alert level in the UK was downgraded after a “consistent” fall in cases, hospital admissions and deaths.

A thrilling TV drama is set to hit our screens tomorrow night.

A DRIVER who went the wrong way up a slip road onto a major Hampshire dual carriageway has been fined.

The M3 is partially blocked this lunchtime after a crash near Junction 7.

The road has since reopened although delays remain.

A COMPANY where a Basingstoke borough councillor is director has been found to have discriminated against a mother while she was on maternity leave.

A MAN has suffered life-changing injuries following a serious assault in Winchester.

We want to know how safe you feel on Basingstoke’s streets.

AN INSPIRATIONAL businesswoman from Tadley, who lost her sight at age 27, is walking five kilometres a day for five days in a bid to raise money for a school and orphanage in India that has been struggling with Covid-19 pandemic.

From doting dogs and cuddly cats to bonny bunnies and huggable hamsters, pets are an enormous part of our lives.

A BASINGSTOKE family is requesting donations from good-hearted people for the funeral of a man who passed away unexpectedly last month.

THE Conservative party has scooped seats in the Brookvale and Kings Furlong ward for the first time in 38 years.

THE leader of the Basingstoke and Deane Independent Group has said the Conservative party ‘must deliver’ on key issues in the town, after they gained a comfortable majority in the borough council elections.

A quirky one-bedroom bungalow that was a battle to get built has gone on the market for £350,000.

A Hampshire paramedic who lost his friend last year is planning to cycle around North Hampshire’s ambulance stations in his memory.

An interactive map has revealed Hampshire’s hotspots for one of the UK's most invasive plants

Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week with the theme this year based on connecting with nature.

HUGS with family and friends and indoor socialising are expected to be allowed from next Monday as the Prime Minister announces further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England.

Popley residents struggled the most with mental health

Counting has begun in 'all out' borough council elections in Basingstoke.

The Conservative party have won overall control of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

The Conservatives have made early gains in the town centre wards.

The Conservatives have won a comfortable majority on Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

THE leader of the Liberal Democrat party in Basingstoke has voiced his concerns about a lack of ‘community champions’ as the Conservatives romped to a comfortable majority.

POPLEY has elected three new Labour candidates as two wards combined to create one.

The Labour leader has pledged to "embrace the change" after a "very challenging" election day.

THE WIDOWER of former Mayor and beloved Kempshott councillor of 25 years Anne Court says he is looking forward to continuing the work she did in the community.

Basingstoke's council leader has said he was not expecting to "win so handsomely" after his party claimed a comfortable majority.

A family business in Hook has celebrated 25 years of providing cuts and styling to residents of the area.

First time buyers have plenty of options to choose from in Hampshire.

Anti pandemic posters and Ally Law stickers are just some of the problems residents across Hampshire have reported so far this year.

THE Conservatives have retained control of Hampshire County Council.

Pent-up demand and fewer aeroplanes in service mean that the cost of going abroad will increase in the coming weeks.

THIS week, I’ve got a new book out. As a ghostwriter, that’s something that happens on a regular basis, but this is the first time I’ve had my own published since 2012, so I hope you’ll forgive me this small mention. It’s been a strange ...

Live coverage of results as they come in for Hart District Council

AN HGV driver was distracted by betting apps on his mobile phone moments before he “cannoned” into a car that had broken down on the A34 killing a father-of-four.

Ever since pubs and restaurants reopened their doors almost one month ago, it has provided a massive relief and allowed friends and family to see each other again.

A man has appeared in court accused of manufacturing a gun.