Pride & Prejudice Comes to St Nicholas' Church
Romance, rivalry and razor-sharp wit will take centre stage in the peaceful surrounds of St Nicholas’ Church, Freefolk, as Pride
Freefolk
Overton
CarFest 2025 Gears Up for a Spectacular August Celebration
Final preparations are underway for CarFest 2025, one of the UK’s largest and most beloved family festivals, set to return
Public Transport
Train Services Cut on Key South Western Line Amid Soil Drying Crisis
South Western Railway (SWR) is set to introduce a reduced timetable and impose speed restrictions on its vital London Waterloo
Overton
UK to Hold National Emergency Alert Test on 7 September 2025
The Government has announced a nationwide test of its Emergency Alerts system, scheduled to take place on Sunday 7 September
Overton Youth FC
Pre-season training kicks off for Overton's Women
Football boots at the ready – the Overton Youth FC Women’s team is gearing up for the new season with
Crime
Police Crack Down on Illegal Fishing Along River Test
Local police have issued a warning following a spike in reports of people illegally fishing in the River Test, which
Crime
Warning Over 'Quishing' Scams: Police Issue QR Code Alert
Local Police Community Support Officer Andy Jones is urging residents to stay alert when scanning QR codes, following a rise
Village News
Refurbishment Work Planned for Winchester Street Public Toilets
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has announced that essential internal refurbishment work will soon be carried out on the public
Overton
Dog Fouling on the Rise in Overton — Council Issues Stern Warning
Residents in Overton are being urged to pick up after their pets as incidents of dog fouling have seen a
Sport
GT Sports Academy Colour Run Returns – Bigger, Bolder, and Brighter!
Bridge Street will be a blaze of colour this Sunday as the GT Sports Academy Colour Run returns to the
Overton
Riley K to Bring Live Music to The Greyhound This Sunday
Local music fans are in for a treat this weekend as Riley K returns to The Greyhound for an afternoon
Village Events
A Killer Night Out: Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Heads to Test Valley Golf Club
There’s murder on the menu at Test Valley Golf Club — but don’t worry, it’s all part of the show.
Overton
Blurtones bring Britpop to the Stute
Overton is about to get a serious dose of 90s nostalgia as South Hampshire’s premier Britpop and indie covers band,
Business
Cheers to That! The Red Lion Backs British with Hawkstone Launch Party
If you’re going to bring in a new premium beer, you might as well make a proper song and dance
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