Basingstoke Community Transport urgently seeking volunteer drivers
Basingstoke Community Transport is making an urgent appeal for volunteer drivers to help provide school runs and evening transport services.
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New Overton Radio bus tracker lets passengers see when their bus is due
Overton Radio has launched a new online bus tracker, giving local residents a quick and easy way to check when their next bus is due and, where live information is available, track its location.
Lou Fellingham to perform at St Mary’s Church in Overton
Christian singer, songwriter and worship leader Lou Fellingham is set to perform at St Mary’s Church in Overton this October, with an evening of music, worship and reflection planned for local audiences.
Station Road in Overton to close for five days for carriageway repairs
Drivers in Overton are being warned of a five-day road closure on Station Road while Hampshire County Council carries out carriageway repairs.
Overton Youth FC launches football boot recycling scheme
Overton Youth FC is launching a new football boot recycling programme to help local families save money while giving unwanted boots a new lease of life.
Community invited to Overton’s annual apple-pressing afternoon
Residents are being invited to come together at Overton Community Orchard for the annual apple-pressing afternoon on Saturday 12 September.
Carpark Fest hailed a massive success
Carpark Fest has been hailed a huge success after hundreds of people descended on The Red Lion in Overton for an afternoon and evening of live music, games, food, stalls and community entertainment.
Scarecrow Festival raises £10,000 for village recreation
Overton’s seventh Scarecrow Festival has raised an impressive £10,000 for the village’s recreation facilities, helping to support plans for new sports and recreation grounds.
Calm space for younger visitors at Carpark-Fest
Younger visitors to this Sunday’s Carpark-Fest event will have a little respite from the live music, games and general excitement of the event, thanks to an Overton teacher and entrepreneur.
Popham Airfield Reopens Following Plane Crash
As previously reported, a 62-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when a light aircraft crashed and overturned at Popham Airfield, leaving
Everything you need to know for Sunday's Carpark-Fest
Although we are deep in negotiation with the ‘UK Bank Holiday Weather Gods’, we are pleased to confirm full event
Watership Down Health to Close for Staff Training on September 3rd
The practice has advised that patients who become unwell during this period and require medical advice should contact the NHS
Popham Airfield closed after student pilot seriously injured in crash
The 62-year-old man suffered serious, potentially life-threatening and life-changing injuries in the incident, which happened shortly before 6pm on Sunday,
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Postal disruption hits thousands of households across Basingstoke and Deane
The disruption affected six postcode areas, covering the whole of central Basingstoke as well as communities including Overton, North Waltham,
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