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Community screening to explore climate and nature emergency
A special community screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing is set to take place in Overton, bringing residents together to explore w...
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Carpark Fest visitors could win a trip to Madrid
Carpark Fest on Bank Holiday Sunday sees The Red Lion, Overton Radio and Madrí Excepcional team-up to give customers the chance to win a tr...
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Autumn 2026 vaccination clinics announced by Watership Down Health
Watership Down Health has announced its autumn vaccination clinic dates for 2026, with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations available to eligible p...
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Overton girl hopes to raise money for Canada trip at Carpark-Fest
A 13-year-old girl from Overton is raising money to travel to Canada as part of her singing group by selling 3D models at Carpark Fest....
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Events
Pet First Aid Course Coming to Overton
Pet owners and animal professionals in Overton will have the opportunity to learn potentially lifesaving skills at a pet first aid course ta...
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Severe wildfire alert issued across the UK
The Government has issued a Severe Alert, warning of a very high risk of wildfires across the country....
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Sensory Safe Zone to provide calm space at Carpark Fest
Families attending Carpark Fest at The Red Lion in Overton on Sunday 30th August will have access to a dedicated Sensory Safe Zone, thanks t...
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Angie completes the Carpark Fest line-up at The Red Lion
Carpark Fest has unveiled its final musical act, with Angie joining an already packed line-up for this year’s huge community celebration a...
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Reduced 740 Bus Service in Overton Due to Thursday Heat
With temperatures expected to reach 34°C on Thursday 13 August, local bus operator Basingstoke Community Transport has advised Overton Pari...
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