Emergency teams on high alert to deal with flooding and fallen trees
EMERGENCY and arboriculture teams are on high alert as heavy rain and wind is expected to continue throughout the weekend.
View ArticleCompany in court after man crushed to death by road sweeper
THE family of a man crushed to death at work heard in court today that his employer had so little regard for health and safety that “it was only a matter of time before someone died.”
View ArticleMaria Miller welcomes news of lottery grants for Basingstoke groups
MP Maria Miller has welcomed news that Basingstoke organisations received a total of £398,573 in National Lottery grants during 2013.
View ArticleBasingstoke adventurer James Ketchell returns from 18,000-mile cycle around...
A BASINGSTOKE adventurer, who set off to cycle around the world unaided six months ago, is due to return today.
View ArticleBasingstoke woman overcomes fear of water thanks to free lessons
A BASINGSTOKE woman enjoyed a dream holiday to Australia after conquering her fear of water.
View ArticleReview of customer service operation launched by county council
AN INCREASE in the use of new technology has prompted Hampshire County Council to launch a major review of its customer service operation.
View ArticlePolice chief's letter persuades judge to give drug offender a chance
A POLICE chief’s letter of praise for a drugs offender, who is seeking to mend his ways, persuaded a judge to show him leniency.
View ArticleGirls from Beggarwood have average life expectancy of 104.3
GOOD news if you’re a new-born girl and you live in the Beggarwood area of Basingstoke – you’ve got a good chance of living to being over 100.
View ArticleBusy Bees nursery has temporarily closed following launch of police...
A NURSERY in Hatch Warren has temporarily closed after an investigation was launched into a former member of staff.
View ArticleRetained fire officers learn how to deal with horses involved in accidents
RETAINED fire officers from Basingstoke and Overton stations have been learning a little animal magic to help deal with horses involved in accidents.
View ArticleOakridge Towers cordoned off after pane of glass falls from window
A TOWER block was cordoned off by the fire brigade after a pane of glass fell from an 11th floor window.
View ArticleRG24 postcode area in Basingstoke named as one of the most burglary-free in...
A POSTCODE area in Basingstoke has been named as one of the most burglary-free in the country.
View Article£100,000 grant will help fund regeneration of Basing View
THE regeneration of the Basing View business park has been given a helping hand after the borough council was awarded a £100,000 grant.
View ArticleStudents make their own beer at Sherfield Village Brewery
STUDENTS made their own beer – thanks to the help of a brewer from Sherfield-on-Loddon.
View ArticleAge Concern Basingstoke looking for rightful owner of commemorative block...
MEMBERS of a Basingstoke charity are hoping to find the rightful owner of a commemorative block found in a dusty room.
View ArticleTwo-way traffic could be introduced in New Road under radical plans to...
BUSINESS people and community enthusiasts have been having their say on radical ideas to transform Basingstoke’s Top of The Town area.
View ArticleLandlord told to cease trading at The Way Inn
THE landlord of a Basingstoke pub says £100,000 of his own money is set to go down the drain after a wrangle with the company that owns the premises ended in court.
View ArticleBasingstoke train station will get contactless ticket machines
PASSENGERS using Basingstoke railway station are set to be among the first to benefit from contactless payment machines.
View ArticleSt Michael's Hospice set to open new retail shop in Wote Street
A BASINGSTOKE hospice is set to open a new retail shop in the town centre.
View ArticleObjection to plans for new 60-home estate near Hook
VILLAGERS have slated a plan to build a new housing estate on farmland between Hook and Newnham.
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