A well-known early years provider is set to expand its reach into the village, with work underway on creating a new nursery location at the former Methodist Church on Winchester Street.
Finkley Nurseries to Open New Village Site in Former Methodist Church Read Post »
Residents in parts of Overton remain without phone services after Openreach confirmed there is still no clear timeframe for repairs, according to Vodafone.
Openreach Phone Line Outage Continues With No Clear Restoration Date Read Post »
Two of our village’s pubs are serving-up free pints tomorrow.
Free pints offered at two local pubs tomorrow Read Post »
The Red Lion is raising a glass to Britain’s pub culture after proudly joining National Pub Day as part of The Telegraph’s nationwide campaign celebrating local pubs.
The Red Lion Joins National Pub Day Campaign With Free Pint Offer Read Post »
Little Steps Montessori Nursery, based at the Ken Hogan Pavilion in Overton, is set to close at the end of the summer term, bringing decades of care, learning and community support to a close.
End of an Era as Little Steps Montessori Nursery Prepares to Close Read Post »
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.
Beloved Overton greengrocer to close High Street shop after 12 years Read Post »
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.
Co-op Group Set to Take Over Southern Co-op in Major Expansion Deal Read Post »
One of Hampshire’s most popular visitor attractions will re-open after a severe electrical power failure.
Army Flying Museum reopens on Friday Read Post »
This Sunday is St David’s Day and The Red Lion in Overton is going to crowbar in as many Davids as possible.
Red Lion gets ready to ‘Brave the Dave’ Read Post »
The Street Gym will officially open its doors for the first time on New Year’s Day, 1st January 2026, at 6:00am.
The Street Gym Officially Opens on New Year’s Day Read Post »
What happened in our village over the last 24 hours should never happen anywhere. Two separate bags of Amazon deliveries were found dumped, away from people’s homes, abandoned as if they were rubbish.
Amazon: Dumped Parcels, Dumped Standards Read Post »
The recent shakeup of business rates could have a severe effect on our local pubs. The rise in business rates
Local pubs react to ‘unaffordable’ rates increases Read Post »
A new chapter is about to begin for The Street Gym as the team moves closer to opening its purpose-built community space.
The Street Gym Announces Open Day for New Community Fitness Hub Read Post »
Overton Memorial Institute has announced its early-bird membership offer for 2026, giving both regulars and newcomers a chance to join the social club at a reduced rate during December.
Overton Memorial Institute Launches Early-Bird Membership Offer for 2026 Read Post »
Residents, businesses and community groups across Basingstoke and Deane are being urged to take part in a government consultation on major changes to how local services could be run in the future.
Public invited to have their say on plans for new North Hampshire unitary council Read Post »
