POLICE have moved to reassure people that they were on a training exercise in Tadley after armed police were spotted near a bar.

THE Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is holding an event to celebrate 15 years of service.

POPULATION of Basingstoke has increased by just over 10 per cent in the last 10 years, according to the UK’s first digital census.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Hampshire firefighter who passed away following a battle with illness.

Seven fun-filled family events and festivals taking place this weekend.

WINCHESTER man Aaron Hood is set for sentence after admitting two assaults and criminal damage.

A BASINGSTOKE and Deane takeaway has been handed a new two-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

My garden waste was due to be collected on June 15. It wasn’t collected.

Law changes pushed through this month could have a huge impact on the future of transport in this country.

"To put a little context on that, the hottest day in the entire decade of the 1980s was 34.4C.”

Officers investigating an attempted murder incident in Basingstoke have charged a man.

MORE than £170,000 of fraud and error has been uncovered in the past year in Basingstoke following investigative work to ensure public funding goes to eligible residents.

A 60-year-old man with cerebral palsy joined the throngs of festival goers this summer by attending an outdoor music event in Romsey.

CRANBOURNE Secondary School has held a conference for primary school children to highlight the importance of protecting the environment.

A Basingstoke man has been remanded in custody after he was charged with attempted murder, arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangers and wounding with intent.

Basingstoke Foodbank has expanded to six centres across town.

A BASINGSTOKE mum is urging women to stay up-to-date with cervical screening appointments after discovering she had cancer.

BASINGSTOKE’S greenhouse gas emissions could contribute to a “climate and ecological disaster” according to an action group in the town.

In a desperate attempt to try and show the electorate of Basingstoke that she is "on our side" I have to laugh at Maria Miller's fruitless attempts at connecting with us through her "series" of community meetings.

THIS year’s GCSE results cannot be compared with those from previous year groups or different schools, education bosses have said.

From Minnie Mouse to Spider-Man ShopDisney has the coolest swimwear.

LIAM Morris is the latest re-signing for the Basingstoke Bison, writes Graham Merry.

Couple up with flawless skin with this summer with these expert tips for your holiday make up.

I Saw It First has launched a summer sale and you can get a 60% discount off your outfits.

Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, June 30.

A Strictly Come Dancing star gave a glamorous boost to a charity golf day organised by a Southampton firm.

A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Basingstoke is wanted on recall to prison.

A COUNTRY councillor has called for the rate of house building in Basingstoke to slow down.

A FAMILY has raised money to renovate a room within the maternity department at Andover War Memorial Hospital, in memory of their son.

A RALLY to demand gender equality in school sports was held in Basingstoke this week to encourage schools in the borough to lead the way.

A TIKTOK post in which a young influencer from Basingstoke promoted an alcohol brand by saying it has “only 63 calories a can” and would “actually get you drunk” has been banned.

A CHILDREN'S football team held their own mini tournament to help remember loved ones lost in Winklebury.

A BOOK of poetry and short stories celebrating Ukraine and contributed to by Hampshire writers has managed to raise over £300 for charity.

PEOPLE in Basingstoke are being warned about buying puppies from unlicensed breeders after a dog was found with ulcerated eyes and infected ears, scavenging in bins.

Laverstoke Park Farm is getting ready for this year’s CarFest as the organisers have promised to offer seven festivals in one.

AN INSPIRATIONAL dog from Hook is to be honoured by a vet charity for his “exceptional life-changing work” with his owner.

TWO men from Basingstoke have appeared in court charged with conspiring to rob a man in Popley.

WOMEN have shared their frustrations at being unable to book a smear test after figures showed thousands in Hampshire have not attended an appointment when invited to do so.

I have been running a kilometre per day of June. So I started on day one with 1km. It’s now day 23 and today I ran 23km. Over the month I will have run 465km.

Basingstoke & North Hants will play under their third different captain this season when all-rounder Joe Oates leads them into field at May’s Bounty against local Southern Premier Division 1 rivals Alton on Saturday, 12.30.

The beauty must-have sold out within weeks following its first launch last Christmas.

The Islanders have been sporting Quay Australia sunglasses this year.

The brand new UP trampoline is set to keep the kids entertained, safe and active all summer long. 

A BASINGSTOKE family is looking to find the owner of a children’s book and some notes that they discovered under the floorboard of their new home.

MORE than 20 cannabis plants have been located in woodlands in Basingstoke.

A COMPANY has announced proposals for a “significant new employment development” between Odiham and Hook.

THE MP for Basingstoke has said that the appeal filed against the decision to reject the planning application to build a Lidl warehouse at Oakdown Farm in Dummer should be “called in”.

THE current captain of Basingstoke Town FC has climbed 24 mountain peaks in just 24 hours in a bid to support children without a father figure in their lives.

ONE PERSON has sustained 'minor injuries' following a three-vehicle collision on the A33 in Chineham this morning (Tuesday, June 28).

Hello and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you live updates following a road traffic incident in Chineham, Basingstoke which has led to the closure of a major road.