If you’re travelling in and around Basingstoke this week, be aware that Churchill Way West will be closed overnight once again from tonight.
Churchill Way West Overnight Closures – Changes to Bus 76 Read Post »
A brand-new night of stand-up is coming to the village, with the launch of Live at The Lion at the Red Lion on Saturday 8th November.
First-Ever Live at The Lion Comedy Night Announced Read Post »
CarFest, the UK’s much-loved family festival, has announced it will be moving to the world-famous Silverstone Circuit in the summer of 2026.
CarFest to Move to Silverstone for Summer 2026 Read Post »
The Red Lion will host a special evening of live entertainment tomorrow as acclaimed local singer Jake Ward takes to the stage for a performance expected to draw a strong turnout from music enthusiasts across the area.
Jake Ward to Perform Live at The Red Lion Tomorrow Evening Read Post »
From March next year, Hampshire residents wanting to book a slot at one of the county’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will no longer be able to do so by phone, as Hampshire County Council moves to a fully digital system.
Hampshire Council to Scrap Telephone Bookings for Recycling Centres Read Post »
Romance, rivalry and razor-sharp wit will take centre stage in the peaceful surrounds of St Nicholas’ Church, Freefolk, as Pride & Prejudice comes to life in a unique outdoor performance on Thursday 14th August 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Pride & Prejudice Comes to St Nicholas’ Church Read Post »
South Western Railway (SWR) is set to introduce a reduced timetable and impose speed restrictions on its vital London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids route due to an increasingly serious condition known as soil moisture deficit.
Train Services Cut on Key South Western Line Amid Soil Drying Crisis Read Post »
Local police have issued a warning following a spike in reports of people illegally fishing in the River Test, which flows through the village and surrounding countryside.
Police Crack Down on Illegal Fishing Along River Test Read Post »
Local Police Community Support Officer Andy Jones is urging residents to stay alert when scanning QR codes, following a rise in “quishing” scams designed to steal personal information.
Warning Over ‘Quishing’ Scams: Police Issue QR Code Alert Read Post »
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has announced that essential internal refurbishment work will soon be carried out on the public toilets located on Winchester Street.
Refurbishment Work Planned for Winchester Street Public Toilets Read Post »
Bridge Street will be a blaze of colour this Sunday as the GT Sports Academy Colour Run returns to the ORC – and it promises to be even bigger and better than before.
GT Sports Academy Colour Run Returns – Bigger, Bolder, and Brighter! Read Post »
There’s murder on the menu at Test Valley Golf Club — but don’t worry, it’s all part of the show.
A Killer Night Out: Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Heads to Test Valley Golf Club Read Post »
Have you noticed the lack of butterflies around Overton? Last summer, Britain’s butterflies sent an urgent SOS through Butterfly Conservation’s
Our local butterflies really need you Read Post »
Libraries across Hampshire are set to bloom with imagination as this year’s Summer Reading Challenge gets underway on Saturday 12 July, inviting children to lose themselves in a world where stories and nature grow side by side.
Watership Down Health is calling on all registered patients aged 18 and over to take part in its forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
