Here is why you should consider visiting the Hampshire village of Hamble, which is known for its yachts and stunning scenery

At that time, we had the wonderful art bookbenches all around the borough. Again, in 2025, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of her birth in 1775.

Permission has been sought to increase car park provision and improve vehicle and pedestrian access to a Basingstoke school.

Shoe Zone will open its doors in July in a unit previously occupied by clothes brand Roman, according to posters hung up in The Malls.

It’s not new houses that are the problem – after all, we do have to address our housing crisis.

Nominees were treated to special tea parties in recognition of their achievements.

There is heavy traffic on the A303 after a crash has partially blocked the road.

The list, published in June around the King's birthday on June 14, marks the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK.

The Chief Nurse of the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has been awarded an MBE for her services to nursing.

The children enjoyed a bouncy castle, water play, garden games, ride-on toys and balance equipment.

Wooster, arrived at St Thomas care home in Basingstoke on June 5, accompanied by his owner Anne.

Cohens Chemist, in Alencon Link, was damaged during the scuffle, according to Hampshire Constabulary. The force said that they were called at 8.51pm on Wednesday, June 11, to a report of an assault.

Officers were called at 11.25am on Thursday, June 12 to a report of a collision on Bagmore Lane between Berrydown Lane and Bell Lane.

The scheme focuses on fixing leaking taps and toilets, installing water-saving devices and exploring options such as rainwater harvesting.

The funding supported extensive structural repairs and the installation of new security measures, including CCTV.

The Conservative MP spoke after attending a Parliamentary event hosted by the Wildlife Trust.

A SCHEME allowing councils to auction commercial properties that have been vacant for more than a year could be adopted in Basingstoke to 'inject life back into our town'.

The award goes to the individual who has made an "outstanding contribution to the community of RAF Odiham and its surrounding area".

Proposals that could lead to the introduction of a new lane rental scheme aimed at reducing roadworks delays are set to be considered by Hampshire County Council later this month.

Donna Kemp, of no fixed abode, has been charged with two counts of theft from a shop.

Hampshire Constabulary said it received a report that a member of staff was assaulted inside Betfred on Victoria Road at around 7pm on June 3.

Over the four decades, the hospital has enhanced its facilities and services to match the needs of the people it cares for.

The event, held in partnership with Hampshire Fare, will feature more than 25 producers showcasing everything from shortbread and honey to wine and cheese.

To help manage demand, the force has expanded its online services for non-emergency reports, allowing people to avoid waiting on hold.

The site has been suggested as a suitable location for housing growth in the Basingstoke and Deane Draft Local Plan.

Scarlet Rose, from Farnborough, got on a train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo at 9.55pm on the evening of June 11.

The event, which occurs only once every two years, offers a rare opportunity to explore otherwise hidden corners of the town and countryside.

The circus company aims to explore the conflicts between the UK's past and present, as well as question whether the nation's colonial past has been truly confronted.

Tiffany, as she is simply known, was launched into acclaim after her 1987 cover of the song 'I Think We're Alone Now' hit the top of the charts, garnering millions of streams.

The event is scheduled for July 19, and marks the return of Epic Comedy to the venue.

Each film has been selected by the Exit 6 team to highlight a range of LGBTQIA+ stories and the work of talented filmmakers from the community.

A DAD described as the ‘Forest Gump of Basingstoke’ was declared the winner of a special award in a surprise announcement at an annual award ceremony.

The group proceeded through The Malls, receiving applause from shoppers and stallholders.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) has thanked residents after the building was used in an exercise on Tuesday, June 10.

A dedicated education feature will appear in an upcoming edition of Hampshire Life

It addresses the growing demand for water in the South East, driven by climate change, population growth and planned reductions in abstractions.

If there is one key reason why Basingstoke is affectionately called Amazingstoke, it’s because of the people who live or work here.

ONE hundred years of aviation was recognised with a special award presented to RAF Odiham.

The space is designed to help emerging and established musicians reach new audiences throughout the Basingstoke area.

Residents of a housing development say they are living in fear and unable to sell their homes after cladding fell from a building near a school route.

The Royal Family have shared a message after an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed at Ahmedabad.

Reports suggest that there are no survivors in the Air India plane crash that was bound for London Gatwick.

Gatwick Airport said a reception centre is being set up for relatives of passengers on board the Air India (AI171) flight that has crashed.

BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council will decide whether to grant or refuse a number of planning applications including the conversion of a pub.

The performances will see an array of talent from both opera and musical theatre.

The overall winner will receive a donation of up to £1,000 to give to a charity of their choice.

The aim of the project is to raise awareness of the biodiversity within often overlooked urban green spaces.

The main event will see head office employees face off against Lavazza’s factory and field teams.

Andrusida Care Hampshire, which is based in Stroudley Road, was found to 'require improvement' after an assessment on April 3.

Citizens Advice Basingstoke announced in April that it was looking for new premises after Hampshire County Council terminated its lease in January.