St. Mary the Virgin Church in Freefolk will welcome the sound of a full peal of bells on Saturday, December 6th, as a group of skilled bellringers from across the district gather for a rare and ambitious performance.
Historic Peal of Bells to Ring Out at Freefolk for the First Time in Over Three Decades 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 »
A key stretch of the B3400 in Overton has been closed to traffic as emergency repair works get underway. The closure covers the section between Woodlands and Red Lion Lane.
Emergency Repairs Force B3400 Closure at Overton Read Post »
Families across Hampshire can add a little extra magic to the festive season this year, as Hampshire Hospitals Charity unveils its personalised Father Christmas letter service for 2025.
Andover Ladies Circle will host a festive charity event next month as the Sing for Fun Choir stages a Christmas concert in support of the Kingfisher Day Care Centre, which is based in Laverstoke Lane.
Christmas Concert to Raise Funds for Kingfisher Day Centre Read Post »
The LiveWell Longer team has welcomed a new volunteer who will provide dedicated help to local residents applying for Personal Independence Payments (PIP).
LiveWell Longer Team Welcomes New Volunteer to Support PIP Applications Read Post »
Overton Parish Council is looking for new volunteers to help deliver the village’s News and Views newsletter each month.
Overton Parish Council Seeks New Volunteers for Monthly Newsletter Deliveries Read Post »
The village of Overton will pause this Sunday to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict, as the community comes together for its annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
Overton Comes Together to Honour the Fallen This Sunday Read Post »
Hampshire’s ambulance service is joining forces with its neighbour in a new partnership that aims to boost emergency care across the South East.
Stagecoach South will be offering free bus travel to military personnel, veterans, and cadets this Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day as a mark of respect for their service.
Free Bus Travel for Military Personnel on Remembrance Days Read Post »
Stagecoach has announced that the price of its popular NightRider ticket will increase to £4 from 1st November 2025 — the first price rise for the nighttime travel ticket in over two years.
Stagecoach NightRider Ticket Price to Rise to £4 from November Read Post »
Laverstoke will be getting into the festive spirit early this year, as the Kingfisher Day Centre hosts its annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 8th November, from 10am until 2pm.
Festive Cheer at Kingfisher Day Centre Christmas Craft Fair Read Post »
The Village Refillery has today launched its brand-new free delivery service for the communities of Overton, Laverstoke and Freefolk.
The Village Refillery Launches Free Local Delivery Service Read Post »
Weekly food waste collections begin next week, starting the week of Monday 6 October. This new initiative is designed to help households recycle more efficiently, reduce the amount of food going to landfill, and support the borough’s environmental goals.
Weekly Food Waste Collections Begin in Basingstoke and Deane Next Week Read Post »
Laverstoke Park Estate, the grand Hampshire home of former Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter, has been listed for sale with a guide price just shy of £60 million.
