The Queen's Birthday Honours recognises north Hampshire people
RECOGNITION in The Queen’s Birthday Honours has come to more than a dozen people with strong links to north Hampshire.
View ArticleBorough cabinet member brands critism of Costa Coffee deal as 'political...
CRITICISM of the borough council’s decision to buy a drive-through Costa Coffee restaurant at Basingstoke Leisure Park has been branded ‘political mischief’ by a leading Cabinet member.
View ArticleThieves steal wheels from vans
THIEVES stole wheels from vans parked on a Basingstoke industrial estate.
View ArticleConservative candidate could be prosecuted for electoral fraud
MICHAEL Mates, the Conservative candidate at the elections for Hampshire Police Commissioner last autumn, is facing the prospect of being prosecuted for electoral fraud.
View ArticleFears over fires lit on Overton playing fields
CONCERNS have been raised in Overton about fires being lit on playing fields.
View ArticleMP Maria Miller dismisses speculation that her position as Culture Secretary...
BASINGSTOKE MP Maria Miller has dismissed speculation that her position at the Coalition Cabinet table as Culture Secretary is under threat.
View ArticleTeenage girl involved in Oakridge burglary
A TEENAGE girl is thought to have been involved in a burglary in Oakridge.
View ArticleThousands flock to Hannington Country Fair
THOUSANDS of people flocked to Hannington Country Fair to enjoy a day filled with shows, games, entertainment and laughter.
View ArticleVolunteers could target speeding drivers in Overton
SPEEDING drivers could be caught in Overton by volunteers using handheld equipment.
View ArticlePlans to build riding arena approved
A PLAN to build a riding arena in a private garden in Odiham has been approved.
View ArticleMan arrested over attack in Pure
A MAN has been arrested and bailed in connection following an assault at a Basingstoke bar that left a man with serious injuries.
View ArticlePrimary school appeals for more space
THE Priory Primary School, in Pamber End, is hoping to create a new outdoor and indoor “learning space” separate from the main building.
View ArticleSouth Ham man involved in brawl outside The Buckskin given 'last chance'...
A JUDGE has offered a labourer a final chance, after he breached the suspended sentence he was given for brawling outside a Basingstoke pub.
View ArticlePlans to stop vehicles driving through 'trouble' underpass near Basing View
DETECTION equipment to warn drivers of vehicles that are too high could be installed in a Basingstoke underpass where several vans have become stuck.
View ArticleBasingstoke Town FC Mascot Stoke the Dragon to take part in Mascot Olympics
THE beloved mascot of Basingstoke Town FC will be one of 30 mascots taking part in the Mascot Olympics today.
View Article3Run open specialist freerunning gym in Houndmills
INTERNATIONALLY-acclaimed parkour group 3RUN have created a specialist indoor gym for people to practice the sport.
View ArticleBasingstoke student awarded for his typography design
A GRAPHIC communications student from Basingstoke has won an award for his typography design.
View ArticleOverton nursery held open day for Naomi House Hospice
AN OVERTON nursery school held a fundraising open day in aid of Naomi House children’s hospice, in Sutton Scotney.
View ArticleThe Falcon in Rotherwick reopened by Lee Watts
A PUB has reopened with a landlord who is determined to make it a soar-away success.
View ArticleAWE awarded for preventing accidents days before £280,000 fine for fire
THE Atomic Weapons Establishment received several awards for the prevention of accidents – just days before being slapped with £280,000 in fines and costs after fire erupted in an explosives building.
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