New service will help the elderly to find information
ELDERLY people in Overton will benefit from a new service being offered to help them access information.
View ArticleLondon Marathon rail disruption for passengers from Basingstoke
TRAVELLERS wanting to go from Basingstoke to the London Marathon by rail on Sunday may have to use shuttle buses.
View ArticlePamber Heath schoolboy threw himself in front of car
A TEENAGE driver wept as she told an inquest how a schoolboy threw himself in front of her car.
View ArticleMore information about rail travel to the Virgin London Marathon
SOUTH West Trains has provided further information about rail travel to London for the marathon on Sunday.
View ArticleOAP ready for first marathon
SUPER-FIT Richard Mellish is ready for a new challenge – running his first mara-thon at the grand old age of 73.
View ArticleMeeting of Basingstoke tweeters
A COUPLE of years ago, it seemed nothing more than a fad sweeping across the internet.
View ArticlePhotographs of The Queen at Newbury races today
THE Queen enjoyed an afternoon’s racing at Newbury racecourse today, where her horse Sign Manual provided her with a winner.
View ArticleFurther arrests in Tadley burglary attacks investigation
DETECTIVES investigating two burglaries in Tadley have arrested three more men.
View ArticleJail for aquarium worker who had 100,000 sick images of children
AN AQUARIUM worker has been jailed after he viewed and distributed thousands of sick images of children.
View ArticleRoad closure disruption looms in central Basingstoke
MONTHS of disruption for drivers and bus passengers in central Basingstoke are set to start next week A 300-metre stretch of Alencon Link will be closed to all traffic travelling eastbound between...
View ArticleLandslide hits canal traffic
A LANDSLIDE has taken the shine off celebrations to mark the re-opening of the Basingstoke Canal after three years.
View ArticleHart election cycle could change
A CHANGE to the cycle of elections at Hart District Council has been proposed.
View ArticleLocal hospices get £500,000 windfall
TWO local hospices have each received a windfall of more than £500,000 as part of a £60million Government handout.
View ArticleMilestone couples celebrate lasting love
COUPLES who celebrated a milestone wedding anniversary this year were invited to attend a special reception hosted by the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane.
View ArticleStudent visit to Uganda proves life-changing
A TRIP to Uganda proved to be a life-changing experience for pupils at Testbourne Community School who visited the country.
View ArticleBorough mayor at the centre of flag fury
THE Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane is under fire for deciding that the borough council would not fly the Union Flag at half-mast for Lady Thatcher’s funeral.
View ArticleHoarder obssessed with ladybirds featured on TV show
THERE was a time in her life when Alison Braddy could not get enough of ladybirds – and her obsession has now been featured on a Channel 4 programme.
View ArticleNew homes get green light
A NEW housing development on the outskirts of Basingstoke has been given the go-ahead.
View ArticleCall for military mentors
VOLUNTEERS are needed in Hampshire to support armed service veterans who have committed crimes.
View ArticleInsight into MP Maria's time at the top
IT WOULD be an understatement to say the past few months have been a rollercoaster ride for Basingstoke MP Maria Miller.
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