The Government’s plan to crackdown on dognappers will see pet abduction becoming a criminal offence.

Live updates as Basingstoke council debate future housing developments.

The locations of nearly 8,000 new homes that need to be built in Basingstoke and Deane by 2039 will be debated tonight.

THE nine councillors, and two council officers, tasked with discussing the proposal of flats in Festival Place have been revealed.

YEAR 7 pupils at a Basingstoke school had a first day of term like no other today (September 2) as they were transported to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.

We are delighted to reveal the winners today from each age category - 0-9 months, 10-18 months, 19-36 months, and 3-6 years.

The search for a missing dog has come to an end, much to the relief of his owner

A MAN has been fined for illegally dumping waste, including a Wendy house, a corner sofa and a child's bike.

Pencils have been sharpened, lunchboxes retrieved from the back of the cupboard and shoes given a polish.

The issues began on Wednesday night with more than 2,000 users reporting issues.

In February is was announced the cost of the annual TV Licence fee would increase from £157.50 to £159 from April 1 2021.

BMW's i4 is an essential first step for the Munich maker into volume EV production. It's a mid-sized sports saloon aimed at the heart of the business segment, a car that incorporates all of the company's traditional brand values. And does so in a way...

BMW’s first generation ‘F33’-series 4 Series Convertible persevered with the neat metal-folding roof that had been used by its direct 3 Series Convertible predecessor. This open-topped ‘4’ aimed to offer a different option to Executive segm...

A mid-sized 7-seat SUV is nothing new but one with a proper full-Hybrid engine that you don't have to plug-in very definitely is. That's what's on offer from Toyota's Highlander Hybrid. Does any car in this class make more sense than this one?

The council is warning that it will have to limit access to a public meeting with large number of people expected to attend.

TWO Co-operative stores in the Basingstoke area will welcome Formula 1 technology to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A BASINGSTOKE gymnastics coach has been convicted of sexually abusing a vulnerable intoxicated woman in an eight-hour ordeal.

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of an attempted burglary in Preston Candover.

BASINGSTOKE residents are being urged to be vigilant following reports of thefts of high value off-road motorcycles, quad-bikes and ATVs.

There have been a number of vehicle break-ins in the area.

Vivid held only one public meeting, more like a biased sales pitch attended by 3 per cent of the local Winklebury community.

Spider mating season is about to begin and people are already starting to spot the giant 15cm long spiders in their houses.

Susanna Reid returned to the studio in Wednesday’s instalment of the ITV breakfast show after her annual summer break.

Motorist heading out on the road will need to be aware of a number of changes coming this month.

An anti-bullying event aims to get more people to join a pledge to put an end to bullying.

There was one silver lining, however...

We are beginning to look like a third-world country with uncut grass, overgrown hedgerows, and rubbish strewn around.

A PLAN to build 2,500 homes in countryside to the south of Basingstoke has been dealt a major blow after the council determined there were "fundamental concerns".

THE community has rallied to support a popular Basingstoke DJ who is recovering from Covid after becoming seriously ill.

A KINGSCLERE dance school could be forced to shut its doors as the council prepares to sell off the building it runs from.

BASINGSTOKE residents have expressed their concerns at the news that flats could be built on the town's major shopping centre.

A FATHER’S cannabis operation was discovered in the loft of his Basingstoke home by firefighters responding to reports of flooding.

HUNDREDS of Basingstoke residents have had experiences with nightmare neighbours, new data reveals.

Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” Hampshire paramedic who passed away at home from an accidental overdose.

Scouts from across the southern counties joine together in a mammoth volunteering effort at CarFest South at Laverstoke Park Farm over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Four Afghan families are set to be re-homed in Basingstoke and Deane initally, the council has confirmed.

A care home has been given a one out of five, food hygiene rating and has been label ‘inadequate’ by the CQC following recent inspections.

THE leader of a political party is visiting Basingstoke this September to speak at a branch fundraising event.

A CONTROLLING man who beat up his girlfriend, threatened to set light to her hair and held a knife against her throat has been jailed.

Large swathes of the country may see their last glimpses of summer weather for the year this week.

The C.1.2 strain was detected by scientists in South Africa in May this year and is thought to have the potential to evade coronavirus vaccines.

Viewers will need to retune their televisions to update them with the change, keeping TV channels and the TV guide up to date.

THE COUNCIL has taken the decision to close down the majority of its ‘bring bank’ recycling sites.

A campaigner has said she is "very happy" after the council decided to revoke planning consent for an Amazon warehouse.

A TAXI driver from North Hampshire is among those dead after an attack at Kabul airport last week.

WITCHES, fairies, mermaids and even a dragon are just some of the mythical creatures rumoured to have lived in Hampshire.

Here is the full list of new Netflix content in September including Money Heist, Sex Education and Schumacher.

The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.

TWO men caught trying to steal scrap metal in Barton Stacey have been ordered to undertake unpaid work as punishment.

The husband of a former mayor has taken on a daring wing walk, raising almost £1,000 for charity.