COUNCILLORS have been left angry and confused after it has been revealed that the borough council needs to pay extra funding before work can start on the Manydown development.

HAMPSHIRE libraries have been promoted as a sanctuary for people throughout the winter.

AFTER celebrating their 18th birthday, The Topiary Salon in Basingstoke surprised their customers with a secret expansion.

'WELL PRESENTED' three double bedroom Basingstoke home has gone up for sale for £220,000.

IN THE 16 months I’ve been the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight I have met with landowners, farmers, game keepers and people living and working in rural communities. The one single message you have all impressed up...

ARSENAL may be scared off in their bid to sign Portuguese midfielder Miguel Veloso as Sporting Lisbon are thought to want up to £16 million for the player.

A select number of people aged 66 and over could win free food and drink at Greene King pubs during the 2022 World Cup

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from October 16

A WOMAN from Basingstoke has been left frustrated after her cat's fur was covered in tar when he walked onto a re-done pathway after Hampshire County Council (HCC) failed to inform her when work would be carried out.

A YOUNG businesswoman combined her two passions to build a brand from a sketchbook.

A MAN has been left in a "serious condition" after being assaulted in Andover.

BASINGSTOKE charity, Hospital Radio recently enjoyed a charity fashion show that raised more than £800 to go towards essential funds for the radio station.

BASINGSTOKE and Deane councillors are hosting a roundtable meeting to talk with residents about biodiversity and green areas in the town.

POLICE in Basingstoke seized more than £3,400 in cash and arrested five people during County Lines Intensification Week.

BASINGSTOKE Metro Bank invites all children and families to their annual Halloween event at the end of the month.

A COMMUNITY project in Basingstoke is hosting a Christmas toy appeal this year to help families that are struggling.

A MAN has been ordered to pay more than £500 after he was caught throwing a cigarette butt out of his car in a car park in Andover.

LAST month Andover Mind celebrated the first anniversary of their service in Basingstoke that provides all year round support for urgent mental health help.

A BASINGSTOKE man has been given a suspended sentence for having an axe in a public place.

There are lots of issues surrounding where exactly you are allowed to park your car.

Asda, Tesco and Aldi are among the supermarkets with 'do not eat' warnings in place

“HMRC will never ring up threatening arrest. Only criminals do that."

The warning came in Martin Lewis’ latest Money Saving Expert newsletter

The Scottish-born actor and comic was known for being a boisterous and decidedly eccentric Scotsman. 

Earlier today, it was reported that the actor had died as his agent of 40 years Belinda Wright said "Robbie was a unique talent."

Robbie Coltrane has in a number of well-known films and TV series, including Harry Potter, Cracker and James Bond

A SECOND man has been arrested following a report that a woman in her 70s was seriously assaulted.

A COMPUTER-GENERATED photo of a man has been released by police in connection with the investigation into an assault report.

A BASINGSTOKE shopping centre is planning to give away 350 birthday cakes along with £20 gift vouchers to celebrate its 20-year anniversary.

PARAMEDICS across Hampshire could soon be on strike as staff from three south coast ambulance trusts are set to vote on industrial action.

HOOK Village Nursery in Basingstoke continues to be a 'good' rated school after being inspected by Ofsted in September.

A NON-PROFIT social club has hosted afternoon tea for residents of a Tadley care home.

ODIHAM and North Warnborough launched their new campaign last weekend to help people reduce their carbon footprint, save money and combat climate change.

SALISBURY care home, Barchester's Milford House, celebrate as their managing director has reached the final stages of the Social Care Leadership Awards 2022.

REDUCTIONS in carbon emissions that can be used to compensate for emissions elsewhere in the Basingstoke borough will need to be implemented for the climate target to be reached, it has been revealed.

PROPORTIONAL representation (PR) will be discussed at an open meeting organised by the Basingstoke branch of the Women’s Equality Party.

A BASINGSTOKE college has continued to celebrate 50 years since it opened with an anniversary party.

ONE fortunate customer of Eden Motor Group is £10,000 better off after winning the top prize at a VIP event.

Liz Truss discussed her U-turn, Kwasi Kwarteng, Jeremy Hunt, and her future as Prime Minister

PARKING in Basingstoke and Deane has increased and become "more of a problem", a borough councillor has announced.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of a serious assault in Basingstoke.

A MOTHER from Basingstoke has been left angry and frustrated that a respite unit that provides vital care for her son could be gone for good, as the council are set to consider its permanent closure.

An Insulate Britain supporter from Hampshire has been arrested outside Parliament after protesters glued themselves to the road.

IN SEPTEMBER, youngsters all over Basingstoke started school for the first time.

One worker at the tranquil fishing site said Melvin was 'running around playing' during the afternoon and was a 'happy little boy'.

HUNDREDS of thousands of people who are at risk of COVID have come forward in Hampshire to get the autumn booster ahead of winter.

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THREE projects undertaken by groups in Hook scooped up awards at the Village of the Year Awards.

THERE have been mixed reactions from opposition leaders to Basingstoke Council's decision to terminate an agreement with Muse Developments.

RESIDENTS in Andover and Basingstoke have been invited to a winter wonderland in a garden centre in Weyhill.