A BASINGSTOKE truck driver has been forced to pay more than £800 after driving while 14 tonnes over the permitted vehicle weight limit.

A NEW £23,000 adventure trail is now open for use for school children following a fundraising drive.

SONS of two former British Touring Car Championship legends were in action as the rounds 7, 8 & 9 of the BTCC were held at Thruxton Circuit last weekend.

A BASINGSTOKE law firm had a very successful evening at a recent Hampshire awards ceremony - with both the company and one of its team recognised with accolades.

PoundToy has released a summer toy bundle that comes with an exclusive free gift.

The online retailer is giving Disney fans the chance to grab a bargain.

If you can't be with your father figure this upcoming fathers day and are worried about what gift to send them in the post, then look no further.

A once-in-a-lifetime event has drawn to a close, after people across the country came together in street parties and community events to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70 year reign as monarch.

ONE of the iconic sieges of the Civil Wars, The Battle of Basing House, had it all – multiple sieges, a plot, personalities and celebrities of the day, triumph and disaster, and outrage.

A HOMEBUILDER has begun community consultation for a residential development of up to 220 dwelling in Kingsclere.

A PAIR of boys are raising money for their school by completing laps of a nearby park.

Sir Graham Brady said he has received the number of letters from Conservative MPs needed to trigger a vote.

Boris Johnson survives a confidence vote from Conservative MPs in the wake of Sue Gray’s report into breaches of Covid regulations.

BASINGSTOKE council has expressed its dissappointment at the lack nof care for the environment by residents celebrating the Jubilee weekend in Chineham.

A TRUCK driver from Basingstoke has been forced to pay more than £600 after his dangerous driving caused another vehicle to collide with a motorway barrier.

The Highclere Show welcomed in hundreds of happy show-goers at the end of May, bringing lots of sunshine, a programme full of family-inspired entertainment, plenty of sporting qualifiers plus a host of country activities and shopping opportunities.

A BASINGSTOKE car dealership has been recognised with a gold award as part of an annual retailer scheme.

According to the UKHSA, monkeypox does not usually spread easily between people and the overall risk to the UK population remains low.

A FOOD warehouse in Basingstoke is hosting a food donation drive next week to collect items for a charity.

A BASINGSTOKE man has been handed a fine after he failed to comply with a red light traffic signal in London.

PLANS have been submitted to rebuild a skatepark in Tadley in memory of two teenagers who died in a car crash.

HAVE you ever been watching something and thought – I know that place?

Residents of a retirement living development in Basingstoke celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee by throwing a special event that was “truly fit for a Queen”.

FOUR top acts are set to rock the grounds of four luxury hotels as a multi-venue music festival celebrates music, food and all things good this summer.

To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer.

See how you can make your own Spotify Pie Chart.

See the 2022 trends that everyone wants in the living room from smart speakers to an open plan space.

Are you heading for your first trip abroad since the pandemic? Or even heading for a weekend cabin staycation?

If you’d like to get the Love Island look, here’s a DIY firepit you can create in your own back yard, plus some easier options if you want to save time.

The much-anticipated Red Arrows flypast above Hampshire has been called off due to bad weather.

RESIDENTS are invited to an evening where “touching”wartime letters will be shared during a historic storytelling show.

Following last night's wet weather, the Met Office has issued a further yellow weather warning for thunderstorms tomorrow, including in Hampshire.

AS FUEL prices show no sign of coming down, filling up your vehicl is beginning to be a dreaded task.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you all the latest on the fourth and final day of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend. Hosting an event of your own? Get in touch!

A WHITCHURCH man has been named as a Regional Award winner in the JTL Regional Awards.

In celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a group of nurseries across Hampshire and Wiltshire have planted cherry blossom and apple trees.

THOUSANDS of pounds have been given out by the county council to talented young sports stars across Hampshire.

Kind-hearted people in Basingstoke are being urged to support the UK’s biggest food donation event this summer, with charities launching a huge recruitment drive for volunteers.

The stag beetle is the UK's largest land beetle – and one of its most endangered.

Everyone has a skincare routine that works for them, a mix of serums, toners oils and creams that work for you might not work for someone else.

Now that the Love Island contestants for 2022 have been confirmed and we have had the first look at the new villa, here's how we can recreate the look at home.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 5.

Residents are invited to get creative with Anvil Arts and join the summer craft workshops being held during the day at The Anvil across June and July.

AFTER a rough couple of years in and out of lockdown, businesses in Basingstoke have fought tooth and nail to stay open, let alone win an award.

Hello and welcome to our live blog as we bring you all the latest Platinum Jubilee news from across Basingstoke and Andover. Having a celebration of your own? Get in touch!

A VAN driver who was stopped by police in Basingstoke for not wearing a seatbelt was found to be drug driving with his seven-year-old son in the vehicle.

A CENTRE to support homeless people in Basingstoke will be able to open its doors on an additional day for the next one year.

Basingstoke crime map: See every crime reported on your road in March. Read more:

In the battle of the whiskies a budget supermarket brand has come out on top - and it costs just £17 a bottle.

Take inspiration from iconic jewellery worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle.