More than 700 hoax 999 calls diverted Hampshire firefighters from genuine...
MORE than 700 hoax 999 calls have been made to firefighters across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the past five-and-a-half years, new figures have revealed.
View ArticleJane Austen’s House courtyard upgraded ahead of expected visitor rise
Jane Austen’s House courtyard in Hampshire gets a National Highways upgrade linked to M3 Junction 9, as Sense and Sensibility boosts visitor interest.
View ArticleThe best Indian restaurant in Basingstoke according to readers
Basingstoke readers name Saffron Tandoori in Brighton Hill their favourite Indian restaurant, while Spices and Spirits and others win praise on Facebook.
View ArticleFirst images reveal 60-home development taking shape in Four Marks
The first images have been released of new homes taking shape at a housing development.
View ArticleHospitals across Hampshire launch five-year plan for more joined-up care
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has launched a five-year strategy covering 2026 to 2031
View ArticleBody found at Crabtree in Basingstoke author's nine-times sell-out thriller
Basingstoke author Chloe Loughlin's crime thriller CRABTREE sells out on Amazon nine times, with local landmarks and a New Voices in Crime event on October 24.
View Article‘Real voices, real change’ at World Mental Wellbeing Day event
Basingstoke Gurung Samaj UK held its first World Mental Wellbeing Day seminar on October 10, exploring mental health, mindfulness, and community support.
View ArticleBasingstoke planning applications include new bungalow and two-storey extension
Below are the latest planning applications submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
View ArticleFrom Paul Rudd to Harry Styles - Basingstoke's surprising celebrity links
Discover Basingstoke’s surprising pop culture cameos, from Only Fools and Horses and Monty Python to Harry Styles, Paul Rudd and The Gentlemen.
View ArticleFood expert reveals 9 Hampshire spots for a top Sunday roast
From community pubs serving locally sourced meat to wood-fired cooking and Spanish-inspired alternatives.
View ArticleRoyal Mint’s rarest 50p coins including one worth hundreds
The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.
View ArticleWork underway to transform former B&Q site into new home store
Work is underway to turn B&Q’s former Lister Road site into a Home Bargains store after plans were approved on August 13, with parking reduced to 127 spaces.
View ArticleHampshire council leader shares how adoption made a family through ‘everyday...
National Adoption Week, October 19 to 25: Hampshire leader Nick Adams-King shares his family’s adoption story and why everyday moments mean everything.
View ArticleIN THE DOCK: Man beat woman and stole sandwiches, drug drivers banned, and...
Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court cases include Isaac Coombs’ assault case, a probation breach fine and two cannabis drug drivers banned from roads.
View ArticleFormer Fox & Goose team to take over historic village pub
Former Fox & Goose operators Chris and Phil will take over The Waterwitch in Odiham in November, after Sarah’s final day at the historic pub on November 1.
View ArticleTV licence shake-up could see Netflix and YouTube viewers paying fee
Ministers are considering plans to extend the £180 fee to online streaming platforms to prevent people avoiding payment
View ArticleInsurance firm launches Basingstoke food donation station
An insurance firm has launched a community initiative aimed at supporting those facing food insecurity.
View ArticleBasingstoke council launches schemes to boost fitness and confidence
Programmes to get more people active and boost confidence are now running in the community
View ArticleArtists and small businesses showcased at Festival Place makers market
Scratch Built Productions’ makers market at Basingstoke’s Festival Place showcased local artists, small businesses, crafts and free children’s workshops.
View ArticleWoman hospitalised with head injuries after attack - Do you recognise this man?
Police seek man after woman suffers serious head and facial injuries in Basingstoke assault on Wote Street. Hampshire Constabulary appeals.
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