Southern Water customers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will face hosepipe restrictions from 12.01am on Friday 10 July 2026, as the company responds to exceptionally dry weather and falling river levels.
Hosepipe Ban to Begin Across Hampshire and Isle of Wight from Friday Read Post »
Residents across Basingstoke and Deane could soon see their grey rubbish bins emptied just once every two weeks under major changes being proposed by the borough council.
Weekly Grey Bin Collections Set to End in Basingstoke and Deane Read Post »
Patients at Watership Down Health will be able to access a new and improved GP online triage system from Wednesday 20 May 2026.
Watership Down Health Launches Upgraded GP Triage System This Week Read Post »
Hampshire County Council will meet later this week for the first time since the local elections held on 7 May 2026, as councillors move to establish a new administration that will run the authority over the next two years.
The outgoing Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane Colin Phillimore has spoken of his pride and gratitude as he comes to the end of his mayoral year, describing the experience as both “humbling” and eye-opening.
Mayor Reflects on “Humbling” Year Serving Basingstoke and Deane Read Post »
The government has confirmed that a new northern Hampshire unitary council will serve residents in Basingstoke and surrounding areas from April 2028, marking the biggest change to local authority structures in Hampshire in 50 years.
Passengers planning travel over the Easter weekend are being advised that Stagecoach will operate a revised timetable, with several days running to a Sunday and public holiday schedule.
Stagecoach to Run Sunday Service Across Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Read Post »
Patients registered with Watership Down Health have been advised that the practice will close for part of the day on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
Watership Down Health Practice to Close for Training Session Read Post »
Residents across Basingstoke and Deane are recycling more and throwing less away, according to new figures from the borough council.
Hampshire County Council is consulting on a proposal to lower the limit from 60mph to 40mph on B3400 London Road, close to Oakley.
Speed limit cut to 40mph proposed for main road near Basingstoke Read Post »
Voters across Hampshire will go to the polls in May after the Government confirmed that local elections will take place as planned.
Hampshire Elections to Go Ahead as Government Confirms May Polls Read Post »
Oakley Lane in Oakley has reopened following a serious road traffic collision on Wednesday evening.
Woman Dies After Serious Collision on Oakley Lane Read Post »
With the festive season fast approaching, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have released the revised collection schedule for rubbish and recycling over Christmas and New Year.
Stagecoach has set out its bus schedule for the Christmas and New Year period, with several changes to normal services across the region.
Stagecoach Confirms Christmas and New Year Bus Timetable Read Post »
Plans to elect a new regional mayor for Hampshire have been pushed back by three years, delaying a key part of the government’s wider devolution programme.
Hampshire Mayoral Elections Delayed Until 2028 Amid Row Over Democracy Read Post »
