With huge investment into leisure in Basingstoke, the town mocked for its roundabouts could soon become a hotspot for tourism.

An artist has said her family and career have been transformed by a community that "deserves celebration".

Water supply concerns are putting the brakes on long-term development plans.

The money will go towards essential personal protective equipment (PPE) and modern IT tools for students, including those who may face financial barriers.

Local news helps me our communities stronger and better. As the UK Government published it's local media plan, we look at why.

The leader of Hampshire County Council has branded the Government’s decision on the merger of councils “wrong for residents”, warning it could trigger major disruption to local services.

The make-up of the major council restructure across Hampshire has been revealed.

The venue will be transformed by 5 Star Entertainment into a mini Vegas, complete with roulette, blackjack and three-card poker tables.

Basingstoke's Labour group have hailed the creation of a new North hampshire unitary authority.

Hampshire County Council’s first-ever Biodiversity Report details progress made across the county to protect wildlife and enhance natural habitats.

We have delivered £94 million in savings over the past year and expect to achieve almost £40 million more before year end.

Basingstoke is set to benefit from a major £2.1 million investment in sports facilities across the borough.

Pop star turned musical theatre leading man Gareth Gates is promising Basingstoke audiences a night of nostalgia, harmonies and “a cheeky twist” when his new show Boyband in the Buff comes to The Anvil on Friday, 10 April.

Lib Dem MP Alex Brewer has backed the North Hampshire unitary council plans but says it won't fix local government finance.

Hampshire politicians have reacted after the make-up of the major council restructure across Hampshire has been revealed.

The Basingstoke Conservative group has backed the decision to merge a North Hampshire council but has warned Basingstoke can't lose its voice.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council will officially merge with Hart and Rushmoor as part of local government reorgnisation.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council leader, Cllr Paul Harvey, has welcomed the government's plans for a combined North Hampshire authority.

A suspended Reform UK mayoral candidate has denied describing a Jewish neighbourhood watch group as “cosplayers”.

The programme offers beginners’ training, confidence-building exercises, and guided cycle rides,

It is inspired by the true story of three Muslim sisters from Hull who became known as the “Hijabi Sisters” for skateboarding in hijabs.

Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a man was attacked in Oakridge Road, Basingstoke.

Capybara Samba remains on the loose more than a week after escaping from a Hampshire zoo.The nine-month-old female escaped from Marwell Zoo on Tuesday, March 17 and remains at large, despite extensive efforts by zookeepers to reunite her with her sis...

It was another packed weekend of hockey for Basingstoke, with strong performances, fine margins and plenty of goals across the club as the league season edges towards its conclusion.

A winless final weekend meant the Bison finished their first season of their new era bottom of the league.

Basingstoke Town FC beat Broughton FC to reach the North Hants Senior Cup Final for the fourth year in a row.

Samba the capybara has become a social media sensation online, after a week on the loose since escaping from a Hampshire zoo.

Helping families access quality before and after school childcare.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has introduced a ‘preferred partner’ scheme to formalise how it works with housing associations.

The academy will train around 50 patrols each month and offer a modern, flexible learning environment designed with input from staff.

Electronic composer and scientist Max Cooper bringing his immersive Max Cooper Live audio-visual show to The Anvil.

An investigation into a thatch house fire in Basingstoke has revealed the cause of the fire as a photo shows the aftermath.

Sweet and Sour, a tribute to Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter, is coming to The Anvil Basingstoke.

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We tried the five-course surprise tasting menu at The Mutton in Hazeley Heath.

Enjoy an Easter egg hunt at Woolton Hill and Highclere Village Market.

Council tax bills are rising again across Hampshire this April – but the size of the increase depends on where you live

A horse in Basingstoke is fighting for her life at The Horse Trust after she was abandoned to die in a field near Basingstoke.

Reform's candidate for Mayor of Hampshire and Solent has been suspended after describing Jewish people as "Islamists on horseback".

The NHS trust has issued a statement about meningitis following rumours of a case at Basingstoke College of Technology.

Basingstoke College of Technology has issued a statement following rumours surrounding a potential case of meningitis.

Reform's candidate for Mayor of Hampshire and Solent has been suspended after describing Jewish people as "Islamists on horseback".

We have consistently said throughout the Local Plan-making process that infrastructure needs to be provided first.

Audiences at The Anvil will be treated to the African Soul Rebels' trailblazing performance.

Basingstoke College of Technology has warned of a potential case of meningitis.

A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries after a crash involving a car in Old Basing, Basingstoke.

We have seen a crash on a roundabout on Ringway North in Basingstoke. The multi-vehicle crash has caused traffic chaos. Live updates as we gain more information.

More than 50 players participated in a rotation of seven-minute matches with three-minute breaks.

The rising appointment figures reflect wider changes across GP practices, where patients are now more routinely seen by a range of health professionals.

Camp Bestival is making a return to Lulworth Castle from July 30 to August 2.