Hampshire and the Solent’s first mayoral election will remain in May 2028 after ministers rejected a 2027 vote for the £1.3bn devolution authority.

Bidding for the property will be available for 48 hours before the firm’s latest online auction, which concludes on Thursday, November 5.

Historic England rejects listing for Basingstoke’s Manor House, linked to Thomas Burberry, citing local significance, alterations and its 1897-98 date.

Basingstoke mother Rusty Putt warns parents after her son found a needle in a Halloween Drumstick lolly while sorting his trick-or-treat sweets at home.

The Ofsted report highlighted the nursery’s warm and supportive environment, noting that staff know children and their families extremely well.

VendiBoyz has installed a Pokémon Trading Card vending machine at Festival Place, Basingstoke, selling packs, plush toys and figures from 5am to 1am daily.

A major Basingstoke road has been blocked following a crash involving a car and a two-wheeler, with long queues building on Ringway West.

Basingstoke rapper MCX, aka Andre Schuster, will release reflective hip-hop single Man In The Glass on November 13, following support from Kano and Akala.

A BASINGSTOKE influencer hosted a workshop to raise money for charity by helping small businesses post on social media.

Christmas Time pop-up shop opens at Festival Place, offering Christmas decorations, gifts, personalised presents, wrapping supplies and festive accessories.

Jordan Baldwin, 36, has been charged with assaulting a police officer and criminal damage after an incident at Emporium, Fleet, on November 1. He was bailed.

An inquest has opened into the death of a man who died in a major crash on the A34.

The Vyne School in Basingstoke closes on November 2 after a serious water leak cuts its water supply. Year 11 mock exams postponed until November 6 for pupils.

Cranbourne School in Basingstoke closes on November 2 after a full power outage, with students told to stay home as updates await systems being restored.

A new running event is aiming to bring women together in a safe and supportive environment.

The service is delivered by the council’s Green Team, who provide tailored advice on making homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

Latest Basingstoke and Deane food hygiene ratings reveal 26 restaurants, cafés, takeaways and businesses awarded the top score of 5 in October 2026.

Parents and carers can apply for children starting Reception (Year R) or transferring to Year 3 at a junior school.

Basingstoke’s Marnel Lodge Care Home rated Good by the CQC after inspectors praised person-centred care, safety, leadership and resident support at the home.

Basingstoke Hindu Society's Navdurga Utsav celebrated the nine-day Navratri festival with Garba and Dandiya, raising funds for a teenager with lymphoma.

Motorists using the M3 in Hampshire face disruption this month as National Highways carries out maintenance and electrical works.

Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.

Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.

Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP

Renowned vibraphone player Roger Beaujolais and multi-instrumentalist Vic Cracknell will perform during the event.

Vue is also offering fans the chance to purchase limited-edition merchandise, including collectible popcorn buckets, cups and keyrings.

The offer applies to serving members of the military in uniform or carrying valid military ID, cadets in uniform and veterans wearing medals or a Veterans Badge

The ceremony featured graduates from a range of disciplines, many of whom have already begun careers, earned promotions or are planning further study.

Upton Grey Autumn Festival brought the community together for fireworks, classic games, food and entertainment while raising money for St Michael’s Hospice.

Basingstoke’s giant spider legend claims a banana stowaway arrived via the canal. Explore the folklore, real house spiders and Fyffes’ banana operation.

Plans submitted to turn a vacant unit in Sherborne St John into a 40-seat café and restaurant serving breakfasts and light meals.

The end of the year is a useful time to take stock of your financial and legal affairs. It is easy to get wrapped up in Christmas madness and forget about the documents and decisions that could make life easier for you and your family in the future.

MCR Property Group acquires 105,000 sq ft Matrix House in Basingstoke, pledging upgrades, renewed leases and higher occupancy at the Basing View offices.

The session included an introduction to Triple fff Brewery’s history, an explanation of how its beers are made and an opportunity to try several different ales.

Hearing the sad news that The Odeon Basingstoke at the West Ham Leisure Park permanently closed its doors for the final time on August 31, after nearly 20 years at the site, supposedly due to declining attendance and commercial pressures, caused Jim ...

Readers name The Hoddington Arms in Upton Grey as Basingstoke’s best Sunday roast pub, with The Vine and The Queen Inn close behind after a reader poll.

Basingstoke event explores inclusivity in STEM and climate action, featuring University of Reading professor Andrew Charlton-Perez OBE on October 18.

Built in 1990, the property has been "thoughtfully designed to maximise living areas", boasting 1,785 square feet of accommodation.

Citizens Advice Tadley shared its £329,000 fundraising total and a woman’s benefits appeal story at its AGM, highlighting support for local residents.

Members were encouraged to dress in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with those who forgot joining in by purchasing a pink ribbon pin badge.

Share Basingstoke ghost stories, from Mrs Blunden’s South View graveyard cries to Oliver Cromwell at Basing House and haunted Haymarket Theatre sightings.

Latest Basingstoke planning applications include a logistics unit near M3 Junction 7, six new flats, shopfront works, extensions and tree applications.

A Tadley home has undergone a spook-tacular transformation for Halloween, complete with creepy clowns, skeletons and its very own sinister circus.

The RAF has issued an update after a military aircraft declared an emergency while flying over Hampshire.

Explore Basingstoke’s most haunted places, from South View Cemetery and Basing House to The Haymarket, with ghost stories, apparitions and eerie legends.

The photo shows a leaf-strewn woodland path winding beneath an archway of dense branches and foliage.

The programme invited residents to share memories, stories and experiences with creative practitioners to inspire original poetry, music and movement.

Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court: Joshua Lennon banned for drug driving; Kyle Herring fined for cocaine, plus shoplifting cases involving Boots and Co-op.