Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of August 14 to 16.

The closure is to allow Circet to carry out the necessary works, involving the laying of a four-metre duct.

A beauty salon owner has described reaching the finals of an award as a "huge honour".

That’s why at Age Concern Hampshire, we offer a free taster day at our later life and dementia day care centres.

Shoppers using the Festival Place car park in Basingstoke have been hit with £100 fines - the shopping centre has explained why drivers keep getting caught out.

Apple will close its Basingstoke store in November 2026 after 15 years of trading.

Crown Heights Medical Centre, based in Dickson House, said on Thursday, August 13 that it would be closed 'until further notice' as it worked to resolve the issue.

FURIOUS drivers have slammed Festival Place shopping centre after receiving £100 ‘fines’ despite paying to park.

People with tinnitus are invited to a special Basingstoke Tinnitus Support Group meeting in September, featuring an expert talk on sleep.

A fundraising festival has raised more than £5,000 to support young people experiencing homelessness.

The Customer Service Bus will visit town centres, transport hubs and community events, making it easier for people to access information.

Farnborough Hill reported that 46 per cent of all results across A-level and Extended Project Qualifications (EPQs) were awarded at the top two grades.

The college reported an overall pass rate of more than 97 per cent across its Level 3 programmes, with T-level courses achieving a 100 per cent pass rate.

70 per cent of A-level and BTEC results awarded at grades A* to B and 90.5 per cent at A* to C.

Many Basingstoke students are pursuing alternative paths to university to kickstart their careers, with apprenticeships at Pinewood Studios and more.

Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Hampshire would be recruiting another 36 police officers. That’s on top of the 815 extra officers funded since 2020, many during my time as Policing Minister.

These five Basingstoke teens smashed their A-Levels - One with 4 A* grades, and most are heafding to Oxford and Cambridge University.

A darts team is taking on a 12-hour marathon to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

QMC in Basingstoke has achieved an A-Level results pass rate of 99.1% in 2026.

A-level students achieved a 92 per cent pass rate, with 42 per cent earning grades A* to B and 19 per cent securing the highest marks of A* or A.

Buffalo Bills NFL star Travis Clayton, from Basingstoke, has been given the opportunity to switch to defence for his team.

Despite existing laws against making exhausts louder, there is no national, legally enforceable roadside decibel limit.

Neighbours in Normanton Road, Basingstoke, say they had 'no idea' that a huge cannabis factory was operating in the street.

Rapist Romeo Cummins, from Basingstoke, who targeted vulnerable Hampshire women and filmed them while they were unconscious, has been denied parole or transfer to an open prison.

Support is available for those considering their next steps, with a free exam results helpline now open to offer advice.

Recent research by Tesco and Diabetes UK shows that four in 10 adults have never considered their risk of developing the condition.

Thousands backed calls for the State Pension age to be cut to 60 before a petition demanding change closed with 7,792 signatures.

Residents in Basingstoke were treated to a rare astronomical spectacle as a partial solar eclipse was visible from the area.

Residents are being urged to prepare for major changes to their landline phone service.

The A34 near Sutton Scotney is at a standstill following a vehicle fire.

Basingstoke Astronomical Society is inviting the public to the event onto Cliddesden Primary School’s playing field on Wednesday evening, with the entrance to the school blocked.

Staff, residents and their families enjoyed food, music and festive activities throughout the day.

Himalayan Manna, a new restaurant and bar, is due to open soon at the Top of Town, Basingstoke.

Beauty salons are in the spotlight as they compete for the Beauty Salon of the Year 2026 title.

Gary Shaughnessy CBE, chair of Parkinson’s UK and a Hampshire resident, recently took on a game of squash at Basingstoke Sports and Social Club.

Students across Basingstoke are collecting their results on Thursday, August 13, after months of hard work

Police were called to Russell Howard Park at 7.14pm on Monday, August 10 after a man was reportedly seen with an air rifle. 

Residents across Hampshire and Wiltshire, including in Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover, are preparing to watch the solar eclipse tonight.

A pass-wide and slow event teaching drivers how to safely navigate around horses is taking place near Basingstoke in September.

The tour marks the 20th anniversary of his professional stage debut and will take audiences through his career from his performance in Billy Elliot.

The club offers monthly meetings, where members can engage with a range of speakers and discussions.

The service aims to give families more options for high-quality, specialist care closer to home, with a focus on comfort and support for young patients.

A beauty salon has been named a finalist in a competition celebrating excellence in Basingstoke.

Residents across Basingstoke can look forward to a spectacular sky show this week. On Wednesday, August 12, the Moon will begin passing across the Sun above Basingstoke at about 6.17pm, with the partial eclipse lasting until just after 8pm.

Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy says he supports the Assisted Dying bill, and terminally ill people have the right to choose, with strict safeguards.

The event is open to people aged 60 and over and promises live music, picnic food, ice cream, cocktails and garden games.

New signs will go up on a Basingstoke road where more than 21,000 drivers were fined in a year.

The tournament will feature men’s, ladies’ and mixed doubles competitions, along with exhibition matches and fundraising activities.

The closure has been granted to allow Circet to carry out the installation of duct work.

A Hampshire professor said the total solar eclipse will be the biggest of its kind in more than 25 years.