Thames Water's extra charge bid turned down by regulator
REGULATOR Ofwat has turned down an application by Thames Water to introduce a one-off charge, claiming it was not justified.
View ArticleBasingstoke dad shocked by police response to drugs find
A BASINGSTOKE dad has spoken of his horror at finding drugs paraphernalia while out trick-or-treating with his children.
View ArticleJury told Wonderland raid was an 'inside job'
THE armed robbery of a Basingstoke nightclub was carried out with the “inside knowledge” of its deputy manager, a jury heard.
View ArticleFestival Place Christmas lights to be turned on tomorrow night
CHRISTMAS will officially arrive in Festival Place tomorrow when the festive lights are switched on.
View ArticleLIVE: Wonderland armed robbery trial
Live coverage from day three of the trial of two men accused of conspiring to rob the Wonderland nightclub in Basingstoke
View ArticleAA staff celebrate 40th anniversary of landmark building Fanum House
IT IS a familiar landmark to millions of people – and this week an iconic Basingstoke building reached a milestone anniversary.
View ArticlePeople of north Hampshire dig deep for Children In Need
FANTASTIC fundraisers rose to the Children in Need 2013 challenge – and people from Basingstoke were at the heart of the action.
View ArticleBig improvements at Winklebury Junior School
WINKLEBURY Junior School has gone from a school in “special measures” to one that is graded as “good” by education watchdog Ofsted.
View ArticleBasingstoke MP Maria Miller's view on the future of Deeside care home
Basingstoke MP Maria Miller explains her view on the future of Deeside care home, which is under threat of closure.
View ArticleHook actor to star in pantomime at Basingstoke's Anvil
A HOOK actor will tread the boards with Doctor Who this Christmas when he takes on the lead role in a pantomime.
View ArticleMan jailed after stealing cider from Tadley shop
A MAN has been sent to prison for stealing a crate of cider from a Tadley shop.
View ArticleCharity for autistic children left out of pocket after organiser of roller...
A BASINGSTOKE charity is £145 out of pocket after the organiser of a roller disco took its money but let down the group of autistic children.
View ArticleShoppers warned to be aware of distraction scams at Basingstoke supermarkets
SUPERMARKET shoppers have been victims of distraction scams.
View ArticleMan had tips of fingers bitten off in brawl which started at Poison pub
A MAN had the tips of his fingers bitten off during a fight at Poison in Basingstoke.
View ArticleSex beast who raped four women in Basingstoke sent to jail for 19 years
SOME of them had waited years for justice – so it was no surprise that there were tears of relief from victims and their family and friends as serial rapist Paul Kent was jailed for 19 years.
View ArticleCare home protesters warn closure could lead to deaths
PROTESTERS warned today that the closure of four Hampshire care homes will lead to more deaths.
View ArticleCounty council launches campaign to improve safety at school crossings
DRIVERS are being urged to remember to stop for school crossing patrols.
View ArticleWoman sexually assaulted at Apollo Hotel in Basingstoke
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted at a Basingstoke hotel.
View ArticleMaternity unit at Basingstoke hospital could face changes
A HOSPITAL shake-up could see the maternity service at Basingstoke hospital becoming either consultant-led or “downgraded” to a midwife-led unit.
View ArticleBasingstoke dancers crowned southern champions
THE juvenile ballroom and Latin team of a Basingstoke dance school are celebrating after becoming second division Southern League Champions.
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