Toytown opened its doors in October 2024 in the unit formerly occupied by H&M Kids, on the lower floor near Build-a-Bear Workshop and HMV.

Protesters gathered outside an international aerospace trade event in Farnborough to raise concerns about defence companies exhibiting at the show, saying their weapons have been used in Israel’s genocide in Gaza as well as in other wars around the...

A Hampshire pub, Half Moon and Spread Eagle, is opening an outdoor kitchen serving sourdough pizzas as it expands its food offer.

A man from Basingstoke was found dead at home by his worried employer when he failed to turn up to work, an inquest heard.

The travel experts at Which? have come up with a holiday hack that could help travellers save thousands of pounds on private accommodation.

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of July 24 to 26.

Connect, which operates in Gosport, Fareham, Havant, Winchester and Basingstoke, will run from 8am to 4pm during the summer holidays.

Limitless will return for its second year, taking over War Memorial Park in Basingstoke on Saturday, July 25, from 11am to 5pm.

A care home in Basingstoke hosted veterans at a community garden party, bringing together former service personnel for an afternoon of companionship.

Criminal charges are being brought against four former Southern Water employees.

Jet2 has announced it will be launching three new routes from Bournemouth Airport as part of its biggest summer programme yet.

Gerard Hutchings, 67, from Ashurst, carried out the offences while serving with Hampshire Police between 1999 and 2007

Odiham's Mayhill Primary School celebrates outstanding SATs results, with 84 per cent of pupils exceeding national averages in reading, writing and maths.

Basingstoke Festival 2026: Organisers seek feedback to shape future arts and culture events. Complete survey for a chance to win Anvil Arts panto tickets.

 A man has died after a car crashed into a tree on Reading Road B3349.

A former pub employee from Basingstoke has been ordered to pay £2,450 in compensation after admitting theft from his workplace.

The council say the borough is hitting an “excellent” participation rate for food waste recycling in caddies.

A Basingstoke based jewellery school, Hampshire School of Jewellery, is celebrating 10 years of teaching.

Santander has pledged not to close any more Santander or TSB branches before 2028, offering reassurance to millions of customers after years of closures.

SuperBike Factory, dubbed "Europe's largest motorbike retailer", has fallen into administration and ceased trading after 16 years in business.

Former Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw has shared a heartbreaking new update on her health, telling fans she hopes a miracle is around the corner.

There are an estimated 3.3 million lost pensions worth £31.1bn across the UK. Here's how to check if one of them belongs to you using a free Government service.

Consumer confidence has recorded its biggest monthly jump since 2023, with experts pointing to the 'Burnham bounce', summer weather and football success.

Police have revealed a lorry driver escaped with minor injuries after crashing into a barrier on the M27.

Royal Mail users are angry after the company has made a change to its delivery notification system that "excludes" certain people.

HMRC is reminding anyone earning more than £1,000 from a side hustle they may need to register for Self Assessment. Here's who is affected and the key deadline.

A High Court ruling is expected soon on a council's attempt to halt unauthorised development at a traveller site near Aldermaston's nuclear weapons facility.

Councillors have backed a motion to protect residents from compulsory purchase orders.

Sustainable Basingstoke launches a new guide to help Basingstoke residents cut electricity bills with solar panels, save up to £600 a year, and reduce carbon.

Young writers in Basingstoke took centre stage as a school hosted its first poetry evening.

Emergency services were called to St Johns Road around 1.30pm on Wednesday, July 23, after a burglary was reported.

A 13-year-old boy has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after a crash in Basingstoke.

Basingstoke is heading into its first hosepipe ban in 14 years as firefighters deal with a spike in wildfires across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Retail giant GAME, which had its headquarters in Basingstoke for more than 20 years, owed almost £16 million when it collapsed into administration, a new report has revealed.

A craft cider festival will take place at two Wetherspoon pubs in Basingstoke later this month.

Residents are being invited to comment on a series of fresh planning applications submitted across Basingstoke and Deane and neighbouring rural areas.

There are more than 2000 people on the waiting list for allotments, as Basingstoke and Deane council promises to speed up waiting times.

The case was among a number of matters heard at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court recently.

Donnaleigh Bailey, who plays PC Jess Heywood on Coronation Street, has revealed she is back filming for the ITV soap.

Spain could be set to introduce tougher smoking laws that could impact tourists in the country

The BBC is considering locking down its iPlayer streaming service to those who are not paying the TV licence fee

British tourists heading to Turkey are being advised to double-check their passports due to expiry dates and other entry requirements.

Santander has contacted almost 150,000 customers it believes could be struggling with soaring energy bills, urging them to seek help before their finances worsen.

Andy Burnham has announced a 20% business rates cut for thousands of pubs and clubs across England.

Andy Burnham has hinted the frozen £12,570 personal allowance could be reviewed in the Autumn Budget after refusing to rule out an increase.

A celebration of countryside life is returning for another year of fun.

The incident happened after a bag of electrical items caught fire in a rubbish collection vehicle in Yateley on Monday, July 20.

Whitchurch Conservation Group (WCG) has received a £31,838 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver the Whitchurch School Heritage Programme.

The sounds of blues will soon fill the air once again as fans gather for a day of live music in honour of founder Rex Everett

The summer holidays can be a wonderful time for families, where they make precious memories that last a lifetime, but for parents and guardians the costs can quickly add up.