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Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:53:31 +0100
Ukraine campaign nears £30,000 mark - how to help and where the money goes
Newsquest readers have given more than £15,000 to our #ThereWithUkraine appeal to help support hose affected by the war in Ukraine.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Newlands Developments plans to ensure construction traffic avoids historic oak trees
THE DEVELOPER of a proposed distribution hub has said it will adjust its construction management plan for the site to ensure lorries do not go down an avenue of much-loved oak trees.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:50:53 +0100
'He is my CP warrior': Basingstoke mum speaks about son who lives with cerebral palsy to raise awareness and help others
A MUM of a two-year-old Basingstoke boy living with cerebral palsy (CP) has spoken out to raise awareness of the disorder for CP Awareness Month.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Labour candidate concerned that councillors 'did the wrong thing'
A LABOUR candidate for Winklebury and Manydown said councillors have 'done the wrong thing' for Basingstoke, after they voted in favour of awarding a pay rise allowance to senior members of the council.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:16:27 +0100
Climate protesters Just Stop Oil block 10 British oil terminals - including two in Hampshire
A group called Just Stop Oil is blocking oil terminals across the country - including at BP's Hamble Oil Terminal and Esso Hythe Terminal in Hampshire. 

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
‘Squashathon’ at Bounty Club raises £8,000 for Ukraine
A ‘SQUASHATHON’ organised by the Bounty Squash & Racketball Club in Basingstoke has raised nearly £8,000 for Ukraine.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:25:36 +0100
All lanes on Hampshire's M27 blocked at Junction 9 westbound after crash
A CRASH on the M27 westbound has caused traffic delays.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Simba Sleep launches sale with up to 45 percent off mattresses and bundles
Simba Sleep has launched a sale on its mattresses and bundles. Here's how you can buy them at a discounted price.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:13:01 +0100
Songkran will be celebrated in Hampshire for first time
FANCY taking part in a giant water fight in Southampton city centre next month?

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:20:40 +0100
Stanley Elliott jailed for life for killing Basingstoke couple in 'prolonged, aggravated, frenzied knife attack' while toddler slept nearby
A MAN who ‘savagely’ murdered his friends in their Basingstoke home while their toddler son was asleep in a nearby room has been sentenced to life in prison.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:25:46 +0100
Fallen tree in Overton causes London Road to be blocked
A ROAD in Overton is blocked in both directins due to an incident involving a fallen tree.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Options for halfway house considered after Culver Road rejection
A COUNCILLOR has said rough sleepers and vulnerable people "deserve a home their own' after plans were rejected to build a house on Culver Road.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:56:46 +0100
Wordle 285 March 31: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Get a hint for March 31 Wordle.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:53:14 +0100
Kempshott girls raise money for Ukraine by selling bracelets
TWO little sisters from Kempshott have been selling loom bands and bead bracelets in blue and yellow colours for the past two weeks in an effort to raise money for Ukraine.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:36:40 +0100
Man who was racially assaulted in Basingstoke speaks out
A MAN who was racially assaulted by three men while out for his evening run said he is scared to sleep because of the emotional effect of the incident.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:06:40 +0100
Man, 32, appears in court accused of early morning burglary at Sherfield Oaks Golf Club near Basingstoke
A MAN has been charged and appeared in court following a burglary at a golf club near Basingstoke in the early hours of yesterday morning (March 30).

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:47:44 +0100
Paper preview: Racially attacked by gang of youths
A MAN who was racially assaulted by three men while out for his evening run said he is scared to sleep because of the emotional effect of the incident.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0100
New High Sheriff of Hampshire sworn in at Winchester Crown Court
THE new High Sheriff of Hampshire has been announced in a ceremony at Winchester Crown Court today (Thursday, March 31).

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:55:00 +0100
Stanley Elliott sentenced to minimum 34 years for double murder
Good morning and welcome to our live blog, where we will be bringing you live updates from the sentencing of Stanley Elliott taking place this morning (March 31) at Winchester Crown Court.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 23:05:45 +0100
Man arrested after woman raped at Fareham Railway Station
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was raped on a railway station footbridge.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:40:42 +0100
Snow falling in Basingstoke as Met Office forecasts wintry showers
FLURRIES of snow and sleet have been falling over Basingstoke this morning as a spell of ‘unsettled weather’ is forecast.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:15:46 +0100
Two men made to pay nearly £3,000 after being caught fly-tipping on covert cameras
Two men have been made to pay nearly £3,000 between them for fly-tipping waste at the same spot in separate incidents, just two days apart.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:09:53 +0100
Former Hampshire police constable Simon Cole dies suddenly
HAMPSHIRE Constabulary’s former deputy chief constable has been found dead in his home nearly two weeks after retiring from the force.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:07:00 +0100
UK's Homes for Ukraine scheme - how you can help
Britons offering accommodation to Ukrainian refugees will receive a “thank you” payment of £350 per month.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:28:38 +0100
Aldi to offer jobs across Hampshire including two Southampton stores
A MAJOR supermarket is looking to hire 140 more employees in Hampshire this year.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:41:47 +0100
Former verger for the Queen from Winchester accused of historical child abuse appears in court
A former verger for the Queen who now lives in Winchester appeared in court on Monday, accused of molesting two boys decades ago.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:07:55 +0100
Homes for Ukraine scheme: New Facebook group helps families navigate the experience together
Thanks to our wonderful readers, our #ThereWithUkraine campaign to raise money for the victims of the horrific war in Ukraine has raised more than £10,000 so far.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:58:02 +0100
Bruce Willis to step away from acting career - what is aphasia?
Bruce Willis will retire from acting after being diagnosed wth aphasia.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:08:33 +0100
Homes for Ukraine scheme to give Brits £350 a month to open their homes
Brits that open their homes to Ukrainian refugees will receive £350 a month, the Government has announced.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:55:32 +0100
Concern raised for missing man, 36, last seen in Basingstoke
POLICE are appealing for help to locate a man who has been reported missing from Basingstoke.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:02:48 +0100
Camrose stadium protesters gather as inspector carries out site visit
CAMROSE protesters gathered outside the stadium as a Government inspector visited the ground before he starts the decision-making process and the fate of the ground is revealed.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane 'worried' that democracy is 'not working well'
THE Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane has said she is “worried” that democracy is “not working well” in Basingstoke.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Concerns raised after pay rise allowance given to senior councillors approved
A SENIOR council has expressed concern after councillors voted in favour of awarding a pay rise allowance to senior councillors.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:05:05 +0100
Wordle 284 March 30: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Get hints and answer for March 30 Wordle answer.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:23:52 +0100
Firvale manager spent thousands on herself using work card
A MANAGER of a children’s respite unit in Basingstoke has been struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s register after she dishonestly bought items for herself on a procurement card worth thousands of pounds, including perfume, chocolates, ...

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:21:30 +0100
Fines enforced in Wallop Drive Sainsbury's car park
DRIVERS who enter a Sainsbury’s car park in Basingstoke and stay for more than ten minutes after the store is shut will receive a £100 fine.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:49:33 +0100
Cherry Blossom Manor care home receives wellbeing packs
A LOCAL charity has kindly donated 77 wellbeing packs to a care home, giving one to every resident.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:27:15 +0100
Ashcombe House staff and residents enjoy celebrating St Patrick’s Day
RESIDENTS and staff from a care home have been busy celebrating all things Irish in a series of exciting activities.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:20:31 +0100
Racism in schools in Hampshire worse than ever before
RACISM and prejudice in schools is being more widely reported in Hampshire than ever before.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
EC Electronics employees who have together clocked up more than eight decades working for at the company honoured with long-service awards
FIVE employees at an electronics manufacturer who have together clocked up more than eight decades of working for the company have been honoured.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:27:25 +0100
Showhome opens at Hounsome Fields development in Basingstoke
THE first showhome on a new 750-home housing development in Basingstoke has opened.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:08:34 +0100
Newspaper launches Saintsplus - your new home for next level Saints coverage
TODAY we can reveal Saintsplus – the new home for exclusive coverage of everything to do with Southampton FC.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:12:59 +0100
Hampshire MPs to welcome Ukrainian refugees into their homes
MPs are joining Hampshire residents in welcoming Ukrainian refugees into their homes.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Businesses encouraged to 'Bounce Back, Learn and Grow' at festival organised by Basingstoke borough council later this year
COMPANIES across the borough will be able to benefit from opportunities to develop their business and employees, advice and networking as part of an action-packed business festival this summer.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:02:05 +0100
Highway Code: New rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine
Just one exception has been listed as an excuse to be using your phone while driving as part of the Highway Code rule change.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:54:42 +0100
Hospitals in Hampshire see 'high levels of demand' after more than 150 patients test positive for Covid
HOSPITALS in Hampshire have been put on a top alert after seeing a surge in demand for their services.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:01:24 +0100
Basingstoke gymnasts win Aerobics gold in Portugal
TWO Basingstoke gymnasts won gold at the International Open Cantanhede 2022 in Portugal last weekend.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:12:30 +0100
Game Of Thrones: House Of The Dragon prequel release date announced
Game Of Thrones fans will be glad to hear that its prequel, House Of The Dragon, will be launching in the UK and Ireland this year.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:06:24 +0100
Martin Lewis urges people to claim free £1,000 before tax year ends in April
Martin Lewis issued a bleak statement that 85% of people are now better off ditching cash ISA rates.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:55:02 +0100
When will the driving test backlog clear in the UK?
The driving test backlog will take a long time to clear in the UK



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