Overton Bowls Club Seeks New Members
A friendly local bowls club in Overton is inviting new members to come along and give the sport a try. St Luke’s Short Mat Bowls Club meets twice a week […]
Overton
April 2026
Sports
Overton United Seal Promotion with Late Drama at Bridge Street
Overton United have secured promotion to the Hampshire Premier League Senior Division after a tense draw against BTC Southampton at Bridge Street. Knowing a single point would be enough to
Sports
Overton United Close In on Promotion After Dominant Home Win
Overton United are now just one point away from securing promotion after a confident 3–0 victory over Headley United under the floodlights at Bridge Street. A strong all-round performance saw
Business
Beloved Overton greengrocer to close High Street shop after 12 years
A well-known independent business in Overton has announced it will close its High Street shop at the end of June, after more than a decade serving the community. Wilson &
Sport
Davis Takes Victory in Record-Breaking Kingfisher Cup at Town Meadow
A strong field turned out for Town Meadow Golf Club’s April Kingfisher Cup, with a record 25 players braving mixed conditions to compete. Golfers faced a testing day on the
Village Events
Volunteers Needed for Overton Music Festival Weekend
Overton Music Festival is looking for friendly volunteers to help bring this year’s event to life in June. There are plenty of ways to get involved, whether you can spare
Housing
Overton Housing Plans Approved on Appeal Despite Earlier Refusal
Plans for 130 new homes and a country park at Sapley Lane in Overton have been approved following an appeal, overturning an earlier rejection by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
Overton
Overton Recreation Centre to Hold Annual Update Meeting at Bridge Street Pavilion
Residents are being invited to attend a public meeting on Monday at 7.30pm at Bridge Street Pavilion to hear the latest update from the Overton Recreation Centre, the village charity
Sports
Overton United Fall Short in North Hampshire Cup Final
Overton United were beaten 1–0 by Silchester in the final of the North Hampshire Intermediate Cup at the DH Property Services Stadium in Andover on Wednesday evening. In what proved
Overton
Live Music Night in Overton to Support Youth Football Team’s Holland Tour
Residents in Overton are being invited to enjoy an evening of live music later this month, as Overton Youth FC hosts a special Band Night to raise funds for its
Business
Co-op Group Set to Take Over Southern Co-op in Major Expansion Deal
The Co-op Group is set to take over Southern Co-op in a major deal that could see nearly 300 stores, including the one in Overton, brought under one organisation. The
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