Courier fraud involves an unexpected call from someone who purports to be a police officer, from their local bank, or from an internet provider.

HALLOWEEN is back for another year, yet while it is seen as a bit of fun, for some pubs and restaurants in Hampshire, ghostly sightings are a daily reminder that they are never truly as alone as they think.

A FOLK rock band are all set to celebrate its 50th anniversary at Basingstoke's The Haymarket.

Debbie, who is supported by care home Roman House, expressed her desire to visit Disneyland Paris during her key worker session. 

A MAJOR road near Basingstoke has been reopened following a crash.

The overall experience of the patients surveyed scored 8.2 out of 10 across the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

THERE was unusual sight in Basingstoke earlier this week as an ogre came to town to meet youngsters during half term.

South Western Railway is working alongside eco-rail and Network Rail to bring 5G WiFi to customers.

BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council has hosted an event offering advice and support to Ukrainian refugees and their hosts.

A dog behaviourist has warned dog owners about dressing their furry friend up in Halloween costumes.

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A CHARITY that helps adults learn to read organised an event to celebrate achievements.

A 'SUBSTANTIAL' three story Victorian townhouse in Basingstoke has gone up for sale for £1M.

This interactive tool shows you how an estimation of how much you've cost the NHS as well as your contributions to NHS services.

MANY people dream of owning a pub, although not many people actually do it.

AN uninsured drug driver has been put behind bars after driving dangerously in Whitchurch.

Remembrance Sunday will begin with a parade from Market Place, through the top of the town to the War Memorial.

Here is everything you need to know about clock changes in the UK in 2022.

The importance of having a diploma or postgraduate degree is increasing for companies. A higher level of education lowers the unemployment rate

Basingstoke has been named the third most dangerous major town in Hampshire, according to a data analyst and GIS project.

A BASINGSTOKE woman has been devastated after her valuables were stolen from a safe locker while she was working out in a gym.

The site, at Saxon Court located at the top of Sarum Hill, used to be occupied by Sovereign Housing Association.

It was reported that as the cars left the A339 and approached Churchill Way East, a passenger in the Audi fired a BB gun out of the window.

DOCTORS and nurses at Basingstoke hospital are bracing themselves for a flu and Covid pandemic this winter.

A STRETCH of the M3 will be closed overnight for almost two weeks from Monday, October 31, to allow for roadworks.

Grace Mortimer creates recipes that can feed four people for as little as 22p per person with her weekly Aldi shop

A CHARITY has been rewarding its NHS workers for their ongoing effort with the aim of boosting staff well-being.

Politicians are interested in the acquisition of power, status, recognition and in some cases money to satisfy their huge egos.

BORN and bred in Basingstoke, where his love for ventriloquism started - Steve Hewlett will return for an adult only show next month alongside two other acts.

SEVERAL events have taken place across the UK as part of Black History Month this month and there are plenty of youngsters in Basingstoke who have been taking part.

AROUND 350,000 NHS employees, including tens of thousands in the South East of England, are being asked to vote for strike action over pay.

THE Basingstoke Rotary Club will be hosting a spooktacular event to help residents enjoy celebrating Halloween.

Festival Place is unlocking some serious magic this Halloween as it opens the door to its enchanting School of Spells.

A BASINGSTOKE boy won seven medals at an international competition this month.

The world's largest digital university offers their students the most innovative learning with challenges adapted to professional reality

TECH University allows students to learn from any place and time with the best international programs and due to that Forbes recognized it as the best choice to learn

IT has been revealed that the council officers are currently working on proposals to build a new leisure centre in Basingstoke to replace the Aquadrome.

NHS Trusts and GP practices across Hampshire will play a vital role in a new  respiratory virus study looking into the leading cause of infant hospitalisation.

OCTOBER means only one thing for Elizabeth Road Allotments, The heaviest Pumpkin competition.

THE Basingstoke branch of a self-storage company has announced that its annual Christmas charity appeal is now open.

A PARENT-TEACHER association of a school in Hook raised a staggering £36,000 from its fundraising events.

A MAJOR Hindu religious ceremony was celebrated by Telugu association of Basingstoke.

​THE Basingstoke Bison face a mouth watering local derby this Saturday (6.30pm) when the Bees buzz into town, writes Graham Merry.

THE Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) are back with another iconic music this year.

PLANS are being discussed for a new Aquadrome to meet the needs of Basingstoke residents.

A FUND contributed to by a Basingstoke-based housing association has donated more than £5,000 to community organisations to celebrate Black History Month.

TECH University has a presence around the world and leads the ranking with more than 10,000 degrees

A MAN has been given a two-year suspended sentence after he was found with drugs worth thousands of pounds.

THE leader of the Basingstoke and Deane Labour group has urged the council to withdraw from proposals for mandatory Voter ID at polling stations in the 2023 and all subsequent elections.

Activities marking 2022 Black History Month in Basingstoke have been kicked off with two events.