ONLY one council in England has had a bigger reduction in government funding in the last five years than Hampshire County Council, new data has shown.

AN INSPIRATIONAL brain tumour survivor has donated £500 to a charity that supported her throughout her journey.

The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.

A WELL-LOVED care home ambassador celebrated reaching the milestone age of 100 with a surprise birthday party.

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A 15-YEAR-OLD boy from Kempshott is raising money for a cancer charity after witnessing several cancer cases and deaths in his family.

Having a good selection of takeaway options in your local post code can add tens of thousands to the value of your home, according to new research.

You can live like royalty in this stunning Scottish castle owned by Scottish artist Stuart and Nikki McAlpine Miller. How you can book your luxury getaway.

Fans of Horizon Forbidden West can enjoy the videogame in brick form with the 1,222-piece LEGO set.

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

Aldi is offering customers a Hot Tub for only £399.99 as part of its Aldi Specialbuys Garden must-haves. Here's how to get yours.

THE clear-up operation following Storm Eunice is set to continue over the weekend as crews work non-stop to remove fallen trees and debris.

A BASINGSTOKE thief who stole perfume from a shop in Festival Place on a number of occasions last year has been sentenced.

STRONG winds battered Hampshire yesterday (Friday), with public transport services cancelled, roads closed and hundreds of homes experiencing power cuts.

A "LOVING" and "caring" father who was a keen archer died as a result of a road traffic collision, an inquest heard.

A BUILDING society’s Basingstoke branch raised more than £2,000 for a local hospice.

THE speed of bike theft reduction in Basingstoke has slowed but numbers continue to fall overall, data shows, as a series of safety sessions to address the ‘long standing’ problem is launched.

A COUNTRYSIDE charity has been working in partnership with a local company to create its own gin.

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The major incident status for Storm Eunice has been stood down this morning after the disruption caused yesterday.

IT IS that time of year, when the days are getting longer and the prospect of Spring is getting nearer.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) remains at red alert status as teams continue to respond to widespread and extensive damage caused by Storm Eunice.

Basingstoke council has given Basingstoke Heritage Society the opportunity to talk about our town’s history on the banners.

BASINGSTOKE businesses have teamed up to provide family activities throughout this month as part of the February half-term.

Food allergies, incorrect packaging and choking hazards are among the reasons behind a number of product recalls.

BUSINESS activity in the South West had a “strong” start to 2022, with rises in output and new work.

The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.

News of the new number plates has sparked a scam warning from Bristol Street Motors.

Pancake Day is just weeks away and to help you jazz up your pancakes, Morrisons has launched an incredible range of products and deals.

Supporting Cllr Sean Dillow's petition for safer speeds in central Basingstoke and near schools.

Red Letter Days has revealed its Mother's Day guide to help you really blow her away this year. See our top picks here.

Gale-force winds are set to sweep across Hampshire again, thwarting Storm Eunice recovery efforts.

Here's how long learner drivers could be waiting to take their driving test.

Calling all cocktail lovers, you can now get paid to drink Espresso Martinis.

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PART of the main road between Overton and Basingstoke is blocked following a collision.

STRONG winds have been battering Basingstoke today, with public transport services cancelled, roads closed and hundreds of homes experiencing power cuts.

AS STORM Eunice gets stronger, a man who owns a property in Oakley is losing his sleep over a Walnut tree which he believes will fall on top of a Doctor’s Surgery if not trimmed or cut down immediately.

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STORM Eunice will cause a "danger to life" across Basingstoke today.

Stagecoach has announced no buses will run across Hampshire this morning due to Storm Eunice.

THE county council has told schools not to open today as Hampshire braces itself for severe disruptions caused by Storm Eunice.

A PASSENGER in a pick-up truck has died during Storm Eunice after being killed by a falling tree.

Tribute paid after death of Gerry Traynor, ex-mayor and councillor for South Ham for 24 years.

POLITICIANS insist there is hope for the future – despite Hampshire being snubbed in the first round of county deals.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has confirmed there are power outages in RG23 and RG 24 areas in Basingstoke.

South Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed that a tree is blocking the trains at Overton and train services will be disrupted.

VICTORIES over Telford and the Bees made it three wins on the trot for the Basingstoke Bison last weekend.

Certain motorists will be “particular high risk” when travelling in severe conditions amid Storm Eunice.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so pimp your breakfasts with these crepe and waffle makers from Aldi.