FOUR Basingstoke residents are to be made OBEs in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2022.

THE former Laura Ashley store in Festival Place is set to be taken over by a vaccination centre and health clinic which will become a permanent feature in the shopping centre.

THE Basingstoke Bison fans will be delighted with the first signing news from the Herd this summer, as they have announced a double re-signing of netminders Alex Mettam and Jordan Lawday.

Aldi Action Air Bouncy Castle is the ultimate way to keep the kids entertained over Half Term and into the summer holidays.

Here's a roundup of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middles aisles from Thursday, June 2.

A MAN approached a 12-year-old girl and reportedly took her hand and put a ring on her finger before trying to kiss her.

Residents in Basingstoke have called for a change in local NHS services during an MP’s Community Chat.

THOUSANDS of residents across Basingstoke and Deane are tomorrow beginning four days of celebrations to mark the momentous occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

THE borough’s Platinum Jubilee pudding has been chosen by the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane at a special afternoon tea.

RESIDENTS are invited to have their say on how parks and open spaces in Basingstoke could be protected.

A THIRD teenagers charged with the murder of a man in Brighton Hill has appeared at crown court.

A COFFEE house in Basingstoke is inviting residents to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubillee with a special event.

RESIDENTS and visitors will get the chance to explore a series of colourful art pieces in Basingstoke’s Top of the Town following the launch of a dedicated walking trail.

Residents and visitors are being urged to save the dates as Basingstoke Festival will be returning this month.

A STUDY from the Southern Co-op has revealed a higher demand for local products in Hampshire.

IN TODAY’S ever-changing world, a Basingstoke man has kept one constant in his life. Philip Dixon is still living in the same house he was born in – 84 years later.

WHEN you're gearing up for a holiday, the last thing you need is to stress over changes to your weekly routine, including when to put your bin out.

POLICE are sending a warning to residents after officers have seen a recent rise in motorbike thefts in the Basingstoke area.

Cowes RNLI lifeboat went to assist a couple aboard a 26-foot yacht yesterday afternoon (Tuesday).

Basingstoke & North Hants suffered a collapse of horrendous proportions, losing nine wickets for 14 runs against Southern Premier Division 1 table toppers Ventnor at Steephill.

Another great day in the history of Basingstoke & Mid Hants AC saw Caius Joseph take the bronze medal in the England Combined Events Championship held in conjunction with a World CE Series event held at the Bedford Stadium.

Brits up and down the country and preparing for the long weekend as Jubilee celebrations kick-off.

As we prepare for a warm summer (hopefully), now is the time to do the garden revamp you’ve been thinking about all winter.

Keep cool and have fun over the Jubilee bank holiday with the addition of a swimming pool, plus lots more outdoor additions to get your garden ready for the celebrations.

The Queen’s plane was forced to abort landing in London yesterday as she returned home from Balmoral, it has been reported.

As we prepare for a warm summer (hopefully), now is the time to do the garden revamp you’ve been thinking about all winter.

LATER this week residents will come together to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and those in Hampshire could be in with a chance of seeing the famous Red Arrows.

A TEENAGER has appeared in court today (May 31) charged with the murder of a father-of-two in Brighton Hill.

A HISTORIC pub in Basingstoke has reopened following a £200k investment.

A SENIOR councillor has expressed his anger after rubbish was left to pile up across the borough.

A BASINGSTOKE medical practice will relocate in a bid to improve care and meet the demands of its growing patient list.

A COUPLE from Beggarwood are sending out a warning to residents after a part of their car was stolen in broad daylight.

A SENIOR police officer has criticised people wrongly calling 999 as it was revealed emergency calls are not being answered quickly enough.

CITIZENS Advice Basingstoke is calling for donations to support training and recruitment of volunteer advisers during cost-of-living crisis

A CARE home is launching a free guide to support people whose loved ones have been diagnosed with dementia.

GARDEN communities project in Manydown development receives government funding.

From SPF, tanning drops, body creams and more, here are some of our must-haves this summer season.

Marks & Spencer’s popular Summer Beauty Bag is coming back in time for sunny getaways.

Go on an epic exploration of out-of-this-world flavours with HelloFresh Lightyear-inspired recipe boxes.

With the cost of living crisis hitting, these are the best cheap seaside getaways you can enjoy in the UK

A THIRD teenager has been charged with murder following the death of a father-of-two in Brighton Hill.

A 17-year-old Basingstoke boy remains in police custody after he was arrested on suspicion of murder as part of the investigation into the death of Frantisek Olah.

IAM Smart argues that until anomalies are removed confidence in the simple “12 points and you are out” system will continue to be undermined.

A FORMER village pub has reopened as a tearoom after planning permission was approved to redevelop the pub into a private home in a knife-edge decision by councillors in 2020.

TWO teenagers charged with the murder of a man in Brighton Hill have appeared at crown court.

PEOPLE across Basingstoke united against cancer last weekend as they took part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

A FORMER president of a music and arts festival in Basingstoke is encouraging new members to come forward and join the committee.

CHILDREN at an infant school in Basingstoke have been getting creative for the Jubilee.

A FURTHER address is being searched as police continue to investigate the murder of a father-of-two in Brighton Hill.

A 'MONSTER’ who sexually abused a young girl “for his own sick pleasures” has been jailed 13 years.