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Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:12:05 +0100
Slough Council creates plan to sell assets in 'timely manner' including Odeon cinema in Basingstoke
THE Odeon Cinema in Basingstoke set to be sold off by its owners, Slough Borough Council, in a plan to a number of the authority's properties. 

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:27:42 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing co-stars marry in fairytale wedding at luxury Hampshire hotel
Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer walked down the aisle in a "fairytale dress" to marry "the love of my life" Jordan Wyn-Jones during an intimate countryside ceremony.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:26:43 +0100
Colin Charlton walking 2,022 miles for The Firefighters Charity
A MAN from Hartley Wintney has set himself a gruelling challenge of walking 2,022 miles this year to raise money for a charity close to his heart.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:01:08 +0100
Teachers' warning for secondary school students
The findings have been published by the education charity Teach First, which said that a “postcode lottery” around careers education was ripe for change.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:46:10 +0100
Success for Hook, but Basingstoke and Hartley bow out
Hook & Newnham Basics are through to the second round of the Southern Premier League’s t20 Cup.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Woman from Gosport banned from driving after crashing into motorcyclist on A32 in the Meon Valley
A WOMAN has been banned from driving after a crash with a motorcyclist that left the rider with broken bones.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:08:48 +0100
Get the Love Island pre-loved looks from the eBay Shimmer and Shine party
The party's theme was ‘Shimmer and Shine’ which saw the Islanders get glitzed up in sequin dresses, glitter mini skirts, chainmail tops and shiny bomber jackets.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:08:17 +0100
BrewDog and Quorn team up to create new limited-edition beer - How to buy
The beer has been made in mind to be an accompaniment to a meat-free burger

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:07:54 +0100
Revolution Beauty launch exclusive Love Island make up collection - Shop the range
The tropical-themed makeup collection is inspired by the endless summers of love in the villa and will transport makeup lovers and Love Island mega fans straight to the villa.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:00:27 +0100
Repair work continues almost a week after thousands were left without internet and phonelines
REPAIR work continues to restore internet and phonelines to homes and businesses in Basingstoke caused by digging at Brighton Hill roundabout.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Great Western Hotel building to be transformed into flats and restaurant four years after closure
A FORMER hotel and pub which has become ‘an eyesore’ is to be redeveloped after it closed in 2018.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:03:34 +0100
Basingstoke weekend weather forecast sees sunny skies and showers
Basingstoke expected to reach highs of 28C as the UK braces for another summer heat wave.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:23:00 +0100
Basingstoke chaplain stepping down from position after 12 years
A chaplain who has served the community for more than a decade is retiring.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:37:26 +0100
Chineham man cycles from London to Paris to raise money for charity
A Chineham man has cycled over 300 miles from London to Paris to raise money for charity.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:08:57 +0100
Old Basing defibrillator funded by Village Cafe is unveiled
AN automated external defibrillator which was paid for by money raised by a volunteer café has been unveiled in Old Basing.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:56:17 +0100
Basingstoke driver fined more than £200 after driving along motorway at nearly 30mph above the speed limit
A BASINGSTOKE man has been forced to pay more than £300 by a court after he was caught driving at nearly 30mph over the speed limit in Northampton.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:02:31 +0100
Operose questions figures in Panorama investigation over GP numbers at CGH
OPEROSE has questioned the figures provided by Panorama regarding its GP numbers at a Basingstoke surgery.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:10:28 +0100
Parking remains free at Eastrop while petition is considered
PLANS to introduce parking charges at Eastrop have been put on hold while the council considers a petition.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:37:00 +0100
BBC Panorama went undercover at Operose surgery
A BASINGSTOKE councillor who provided BBC researchers with information about a GP provider in Basingstoke for a Panorama investigation said she is “truly shocked” by the findings.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:31:49 +0100
Warning to Whatsapp users over Heineken Father's Day scam
The scam competition offers people the chance to win a cooler of beer in time for Sunday.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:20:54 +0100
Red Letter Days reveals theatre experiences from MAMMA MIA! to Mary Poppins
Red Letter Days has revealed ten theatre experiences worthy of the spotlight - How to book your seats.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 23:27:29 +0100
DVSA makes major driving test change in June that could cost you money
The change will affect people trying to make cancellations just a few days before their test

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:55:17 +0100
Met Office issues heat health alerts across England – what does this mean?
The Met Office has issued level 2 and level 1 heat warnings across England as temperatures are set to increase this week.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:40:36 +0100
UK parents issued warning as Giant Hogweed leaves child with second degree burns
Giant Hogweed is a common plant found along hedgerows in the UK and the sap from the plant can cause burns to dogs and humans.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:30:59 +0100
Teachers' warning for Year 6 students set to start secondary school
Most teachers said they thought Year 6 pupils would not be socially or emotionally ready to start secondary school

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:20:27 +0100
Father’s Day: Find the perfect gift at Aldi from whisky, fragrances and more
Whether they are the BBQ master, love some self-care or some affordable gadgets, Aldi has everything you need to treat your loved one this Father’s Day.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:19:54 +0100
ShopDisney has the perfect Star Wars Fathers Day gifts
Get the Star Wars fan in your life the perfect gift from ShopDisney.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:15:25 +0100
Lizzo announces new version of 'Grrrls' due to ableist lyric
The 34-year-old singer has faced backlash against the lyric since the song was released on June 10

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:08:46 +0100
Hollywood stars Scarlett Johansson and Sienna Miller pictured shooting film scenes in tiny Hampshire village
HOLLYWOOD stars descended on to a tiny Hampshire hamlet to shoot scenes for a new film.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:30:21 +0100
St Michael's Road: Two people arrested after they were caught 'engaging in sexual activity’ in a communal garden in Basingstoke
A COUPLE allegedly caught ‘engaging in sexual activity’ in a communal garden in Basingstoke have been arrested.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:03:23 +0100
Castons Walk, Basingstoke: Police investigating report of serious sexual assault on woman
A WOMAN has reported that she was sexually assaulted in an alleyway in Basingstoke.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:57:18 +0100
Openreach promises to restore fibre internet by evening
Openreach says all fibre internet and phonelines will be restored by this evening.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:03:33 +0100
Basingstoke residents still without internet and phonelines
It has been five days since building contractors accidentally damaged underground network cables.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:24:56 +0100
Inquest opens into death of Frantisek Olah, 31, who died from 'stab wound to the chest'
AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of a father-of-two who was stabbed in Basingstoke.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:58:58 +0100
Oil smeared on play equipment in Oakley days after vandals targeted park with spray cans
OIL was found smeared on children’s play equipment in Oakley – just one incident in a string of vandalism at the park.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:25:59 +0100
All welcomed to flag-raising ceremony in Basingstoke to mark start of Armed Forces Week
A FLAG-raising ceremony to mark the start of Armed Forces Week will be led by the borough’s Mayor Cllr Paul Miller.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:12:37 +0100
Wordle 359 June 13: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:09:54 +0100
Operose-run Basingstoke surgery features on BBC Panorama
A BASINGSTOKE GP surgery has reduced its number of GPs by more than 50 per cent since being taken over by Operose, according to an investigation by BBC Panorama.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:59:43 +0100
Health Hub officially opens in Festival Place
A NEW ‘Health Hub’ has officially opened in Festival Place offering Covid vaccinations and health advice.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:01:11 +0100
Richard Cheetham MBE returns to Basingstoke RFC
A FORMER player and coach of Basingstoke Rugby Football Club who went on to achieve international success is returning to train coaches and create a development programme.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:50:41 +0100
BBC found Operose replacing doctors with less qualified staff
AN AMERICAN health firm responsible for the care of more than 63,000 patients at GP surgeries in Basingstoke has described a BBC investigation into its practices as “deeply disappointing”.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:41:34 +0100
Boris' ‘Partygate’ scarecrow vandalised in Old Basing
A SCARECROW of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ‘party gate’ has been vandalised in Old Basing.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:08:27 +0100
Strawberry Supermoon : How to see June full moon in Hampshire tomorrow
The Strawberry Supermoon is the last supermoon of the year – here’s how to see it in Hampshire.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Less than one per cent of complaints against Hampshire police lead to misconduct proceedings
Less than one per cent of complaints about Hampshire police officers over one year led to misconduct action, new figures show.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:10:26 +0100
What the Highway Code says about dog walkers and cyclists
In our self-serving society the rhetoric is strong, but the proof is in actions, not words. We all believe we have the right to take precedence: I have a friend who works hard, pays taxes yet is aghast that he should have to wait behind others who do...

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 15:02:34 +0100
Walt Disney Resort launches new package for 2023 as USA lifts Covid testing
Now is the time to book your next getaway to the states, and Disney World Resort

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:09:28 +0100
Father's Day gift ideas from Superdrug including aftershave, skincare and more
Here's a roundup of Father's Day gifts you can find at Superdrug.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:06:15 +0100
Father's Day 2022: Hampers from Hotel Chocolat, M&S, Fortnum and Mason and more
Here's a roundup of hampers from Hotel Chocolat, M&S, Fortnum and Mason and more, ideal for Father's Day gifts.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:11:32 +0100
BBC Dragons' Den and Channel 4 The Intern star Hilary Devey dies aged 65
The Bolton-born entrepreneur passed away in Morocco on Saturday after a long illness, her PR agent confirmed on Sunday.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:15:14 +0100
Prince Andrew ‘banned from public parts' of service
The Duke of York was apparently keen to appear at the Garter Day service after missing the Platinum Jubilee



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