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Wed, 18 May 2022 09:30:06 +0100
Hartley Wintney win Aldershot Cup with win against Fleet
Hartley Wintney captured the Aldershot Senior Cup at the EBB Stadium, Aldershot, with a comfortable win over a spirited Fleet Town team.

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Council approves plan to build two houses in Pamber
THE Development Control Committee of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has approved an application to build two detached dwellings, which was strongly objected to by the parish council and the neighbours.

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Festival Place 'in talks' with Spanish tapas restaurant after Pizza Hut announces closure
FESTIVAL Place has confirmed it is 'in talks' with a Spanish tapas chain after Pizza Hut announced it would be leaving the centre later this month.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:05:55 +0100
Police issue appeal after suspected arson attack at Chineham Park splash park
POLICE have issued an appeal for information following a suspected arson attack at a Basingstoke play area.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:41:59 +0100
Saffron Tandoori owner hit by 400 per cent rise in gas bill
“THIS could wipe out a lot of businesses” – this is the warning of the owner of an Indian restaurant in Basingstoke who has seen his gas bill increase by more than 400 per cent this year.

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:56:20 +0100
Diana Ross to headline Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert
Ross is announced to headline the event, with others like George Ezra to also perform on the day

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
North Hants league win for Weybrook Park Golf Club
Weybrook Park Golf Club won the North Hants League trophy that concluded last month.

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
St Michael’s Hospice selling hand-crafted sunflowers from Hampshire company to mark 30th anniversary
A BASINGSTOKE hospice will mark its 30th anniversary by offering the chance for people to own a symbol of care and compassion.

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lawn Bowls: Oakley pair finishes second in Home Counties finals
Two members of Oakley Bowling Club representing Hampshire finished second in lawn bowling at the Home Counties Finals.

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
International Trade Minister, Ranil Jayawardena, visits two Hampshire businesses benefitting from fresh trade deal
FREE trade deals and the business it is bringing to the region was the top item of discussion as the international trade minister Ranil Jayawardena visited Hampshire.

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:01:28 +0100
Aldi launches Vanilla Honey Golden Bath Nectar and here's what I thought
Aldi's best-selling product is a dupe for the Laura Mercier bath product.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:58:48 +0100
UK heatwave: Stay cool with these fans from B&Q, Homebase and more
The Met Office is predicting the “hottest summer”, with up to five heat waves to be expected.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:55:20 +0100
M&S launches homeware collection with Fired Earth - Shop the bedding, cushions and more
Check out M&S' new homeware collection in collaboration with British brand Fired Earth.

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100
The Royal Mint to release new Pride 50p coin to mark 50 years of the UK Pride movement
The first official UK Gay Pride Rally was held in London on July 1 1972 since it was the closest Saturday to the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots.

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:02:31 +0100
Vehicle ends up in a ditch following a road traffic collision in Baughurst
A VEHCILE has left the road and ended up in a ditch after being involved in a road trafffic collision this morning.

Tue, 17 May 2022 16:12:12 +0100
B3400 Worting Road two-vehicle collision
A ROAD in Basingstoke was closed this afternoon following a road traffic collision where several emergency services were called on scene.

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:26:56 +0100
Laura Footer, hopes to inspire others after suffering from an eating disorder
A FITNESS lover from Basingstoke hopes to inspire others by setting up a new fitness training business after suffering from an eating disorder for years.

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:17:08 +0100
Man, 25, arrested after police launch investigations relating to several thefts from motor vehicles
POLICE have launched a number of investigations relating to a series of theft from motor vehicles in Aldershot and have arrested a man.

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:45:07 +0100
Furnishings and tableware donated St Michael’s Hospice
DAVID Wilson Homes Southern have donated home furnishings and tableware to a hospice in Basingstoke.

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:48:30 +0100
Cranbourne school introduced lockable Yondr phone pouches
A SCHOOL in Basingstoke has introduced lockable phone pouches to stop “intrusive” social media messages distracting learning while at school.

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:52:25 +0100
Oakdown Farm: CAGE backs Maria Miller MP's call-in request
Campaigners who have been protesting to stop a distribution warehouse at Basingstoke Gateway being built gave their support to Maria Miller MP.

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:43:24 +0100
Wordle 332 May 17 : Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors split as application to build two new houses in Headley is refused
AN APPLICATION to build two detached dwellings and garages and the formation of a new access and landscaping has been refused by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:30:22 +0100
St Michael's Hospice to undergo refurbishment to create better environment for staff and patients
A BASINGSTOKE hospice will undergo a refurbishment to transform the environment for staff, patients and visitors.

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:21:39 +0100
LIVE: Worting Road closed following collision - emergency services on scene
An incident has occurred on Worting Road, Basingstoke this afternoon. There are reports of emergencies services at the scene. Continue checking our live blog for further details on the incident.

Tue, 17 May 2022 08:45:19 +0100
'Irreparable' damage at popular splash park after vandals set fire to changing facilities
CHANGING facilities at a popular Basingstoke leisure facility have been left 'irreparable' following a suspected arson incident.

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:59:51 +0100
Basingstoke poverty: More than 150 Basingstoke and Deane residents 'die in poverty' each year
MORE than than 150 people die in poverty in Basingstoke and Deane every year, according to estimates published for the first time.

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:31:53 +0100
REVIEW: BATS Sister Act at The Haymarket Theatre
BATS members have faced a tough time preparing for their upcoming performance of Sister Act at The Haymarket theatre, with Covid “severely impacting” rehearsals according to chairman of the amateur theatrical society, Ian Moseley.

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:44:39 +0100
Town centre fountains near Eastrop Park remain closed
A POPULAR water feature in Basingstoke is to remain closed because the borough council is still waiting for a delivery of “key parts”.

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:34:20 +0100
Basingstoke man named Conservation Greenkeeper of the Year
A GREENKEEPER at a Basingstoke Golf Club has been named ‘Conservation Greenkeeper of the Year’ at the England Golf Awards.

Tue, 17 May 2022 10:48:49 +0100
Basingstoke AC finish runners up in National Athletics League
Basingstoke & Mid Hants AC finished runners up at the new National Athletics League, Championship Division in Chelmsford.

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:40:20 +0100
UK weather: Met Office reveals when hot weather will return with 27C heatwave predicted
Meteorologists have predicted when the warm weather will return with the UK set for a 27C mini heatwave.

Tue, 17 May 2022 19:05:41 +0100
Black children in Hampshire more likely to be stopped by police, council data shows
Black and ethnic minority children in Hampshire are up to five times more likely to be stopped and searched compared to white children, new research suggests.

Tue, 17 May 2022 21:42:58 +0100
McDonald's announces major change affecting 800 restaurants across the UK
200 McDonald’s sites across the UK will receive a revamp in 2022 with the chain rolling out the new design to 800 branches.

Tue, 17 May 2022 21:41:47 +0100
Burger King is giving away free Whoppers on Wednesday – how to get yours
Just download the app, go to the nearest participating branch and enjoy your free burger!

Tue, 17 May 2022 21:39:12 +0100
What are the symptoms of Monkeypox? Cases spread in UK as health experts issue warning
“We are particularly urging men who are gay and bisexual to be aware of any unusual rashes or lesions."

Tue, 17 May 2022 21:37:39 +0100
TUI cancels all flights to popular holiday destination
TUI cancels all flights to popular holiday destination. Read more:

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:51:39 +0100
Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee with Eton Mess flavoured gin from Majestic
The limited edition gin will have just 6000 bottles available.

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:37:37 +0100
Travelodge names five British hidden treasures to visit - See which spots made the list
See Britain's hidden treasures that we should all visit this Summer according to Travelodge

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:35:41 +0100
Decathlon launches flash sale including a paddleboard with £50 off
Decathlon has launched a flash sale including a range of sports clothing, equipment and accessories.

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:33:44 +0100
Aldi's Kevin the Carrot returns to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
The Christmas Kevin will be replaced with Regal Kevin, as shoppers can pick up Jubuilee themed versions of the toy.

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:42:35 +0100
'Loved beautiful young woman' took her own life after a 'miscommunication' between mental health services
A “MUCH-loved beautiful young woman” took her own life after a “miscommunication" between several mental health services left her feeling like she had "no hope", an inquest heard.

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:54:46 +0100
Police urge residents to keep dogs on leads near rural areas
DOG WALKERS have been urged to keep their pets on leads in rural areas following several incidents involving sheep in Basingstoke.

Mon, 16 May 2022 17:12:42 +0100
Maria Miller submits call-in letter to Planning Minister for Oakdown application
A BASINGSTOKE MP has written to the minister for housing and planning to request that the planning application for a distribution depot at Oakdown Farm be Called-in under powers available to the Government.

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:14:31 +0100
All rail lines BLOCKED between Basingstoke and Reading due to signalling fault
TRAVELLERS are being warned that all rail lines are blocked between Basingstoke and Reading this afternoon (Monday, May 16).

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:39:27 +0100
Grange Nursing Home gets permission to build more bedrooms
A NURSING home in Sherborne St John has been given permission to build 12 more bedrooms despite objections from neighbours.

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:32:43 +0100
Basingstoke pensioner shocked after seeing her energy bills skyrocket to £4,600 a MONTH
A BASINGSTOKE pensioner was left shocked when her energy bills skyrocketed from £120 per month to £4,600 - with the total per year adding up to four times her annual income.

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:44:11 +0100
Dementia charity The Alzheimer's Society launches new awareness campaign "It's not called getting old, it's called getting ill"
A CHARITY is launching a campaign to raise awareness of how long it takes people living with dementia to be officially diagnosed.

Mon, 16 May 2022 12:19:30 +0100
Police issue warning and advice after Hampshire residents lose more than £786,000 to courier fraud
HAMPSHIRE Constabulary is urging family members and friends of vulnerable people to be on their guard to help protect their loved ones from courier fraudsters.

Mon, 16 May 2022 12:09:38 +0100
Police launch weeklong crackdown on knife crime in Hampshire starting today
POLICE have launched a week-long crackdown on knife crime in Hampshire starting today (Monday, May 16).



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