Before the town’s development in the 1960s, Basingstoke’s main employers were Thornycroft, Eli Lilly, Lansing Bagnall and Smiths Industries. They accounted for around one-third of the working population.

Plans have been officially submitted for the redevelopment of a Basingstoke secondary school.

On Sunday, May 11, hundreds of people flocked to the War Memorial Park to admire classic cars, vintage buses, fire engines and more.

Noel Edmonds, a broadcasting celebrity came to Basingstoke to enjoy a night of entertainment.

Television, then a growing marvel, flickered only in shades of monochrome – a world away from the vibrant high-definition panorama we experience today.

Eurovision Song Contest has the big 5, with the likes of the UK, France and Germany. But what are the big 5 and why do they automatically qualify?

P&O has apologised to customers after a 14-night cruise had to be cancelled due to 'operational reasons'.

Social prescribers work closely with patients and their families, guiding them to local services that offer practical or emotional support.

"It convinced me that a career in medicine was what I wanted, and ultimately a career in ophthalmology."

Basingstoke MP votes no to assisted dying bill amendment.

It is part of the biggest investment Marwell has made in its guest services for more than 20 years.

CakeCo, a new cake shop in Basingstoke is giving away free cake on its opening day.

Peggy, a prominent figure in both American and British folk music, has been entertaining audiences for more than 75 years.

For the sake of local residents, hospital staff, and British taxpayers, I will continue to push for this to happen.

A family-run cider brand created as a lockdown project has been named a sponsor for a motorsport team.

Ahead of the vote, a forum was organised to gather residents' input on safeguarding Basingstoke’s chalk streams.

Remember Monday will represent the UK at Eurovision this year – here’s all there is to know about the former The Voice UK contestants.

The Open Studios art exhibition will return to Basingstoke from Saturday 17 to Monday 26 May at the Proteus Creation Space, showcasing fourteen local artists.

Spicy Tadka, an Indian restaurant in Basingstoke has been burgled, with cash, alcohol and electrical items being stolen.

The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court including a teenager who was driving uninsured and sent a grossly offensive message.

A pensioner is voicing his concern over the distance between his house and where the bin men leave his rubbish bin.

A man was concerned after finding the Basingstoke Borough Council had mowed the grass during No Mow May, prompting the council to apologise.

You can’t walk far around Basingstoke Town Centre without bumping into an empty lot.

The UK's 2025 act is Remember Monday who will be hoping to win - here's what the winner of Eurovision gets.

Find out who qualified for the Eurovision 2025 grand final in semi-final one last night (May 13) - see full list of countries.

Disabled and older renters are struggling to find suitable properties, with the problem only getting worse, warn experts

A petition by County Durham mum Bridget Chapman calling for a cap on how much landlords can raise rent has been signed by thousands

The billionaire Hinduja family has topped the Sunday Times Rich List for the fourth consecutive year despite a decline in their fortune.

Find out more about the only snake species native to the UK that can swim underwater, including if it's dangerous, its bite and where it can be found.

Child Benefit will automatically stop on August 31 if parents don't apply for it to be extended - here's how

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council will be discussing a range of topics at a council meeting on Thursday, May 15.

The Environment Agency will be conducting water quality testing of Hampshire's beaches to make sure they are safe for swimming this summer

Steamship Shieldhall will be making an appearance at the SailGP event in Portsmouth in July 2025

Two hundred people attended a masterclass on pain management at West Berkshire Therapy Centre.

Business leaders from the Central South are set to represent region at a major UK forum.

A car and van crashed on the A339 Ringway North roundabout in Basingstoke during rush hour.

The Invictus Gymnastics Club in Tadley, Basingstoke, closed down after the head coach passed away from breast cancer on Tuesday, 30 April.

Whitchurch Community Swimming Pool has been named as one of the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane's chosen charities.

Residents and staff at Ashcombe House in Worting Road marked International Nurses' Day by celebrating their care staff.

Over a century later, this tradition continues to thrive, with millions of Ahmadi Muslims attending this sacred occasion worldwide.

The 1980s jukebox musical, packed with classic rock anthems and outrageous energy, delivered an unforgettable opening night.

Basingstoke’s MP is working with the government to crack down on fly-tipping and clean up Basingstoke using tough powers.

“The day I turned up for training I remember saying ‘this is where I belong.' The military drove me to achieve, and I was thoroughly enjoying myself."

It always goes along the lines of "the UK is too small to matter compared to China’s vast emissions." This is a myth.

The trust has said that it will purchase the land, near Junction 7 of the M3, after MP Luke Murphy announced that the government had ringfenced funds under the New Hospital Programme.

It is time to reveal the winner of the Fish and Chip Shop of the Year competition 2025.

The soap legend will retire after 27 years and will leave at the end of the month.

Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 1am if England or Wales reach the semi-finals or final of the Women’s Euros in July.

The best value supermarket lunch deals ranked - with options from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrison's, Co-op, Waitrose and Poundland

A live blog from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's Development Control meeting on May 14.