Overton Primary School Announces Phased Ban on Smartphones
A coalition of thirty schools across Basingstoke and Deane – including Overton Primary School – has announced a significant new
Public Transport
B3400 Closure to Disrupt Local Bus Services from Monday
From Monday 16th June until Friday 20th June, the B3400 will be closed daily between 07:00 and 16:00 at the
Housing
Plans Unveiled for Future of Former Overton Paper Mill Site
The future of the former Overton Paper Mill site is beginning to take shape, with fresh plans now on the
Tables Still Available for Upcoming Court Yard Sale This Sunday
Final preparations are underway for the Court Yard Sale, taking place at The Greyhound this Sunday, 15 June at 10:00am,
Special Show with Rainy Carter: 9th June 2025
A special show hosted by Rob Francis, who sat down with Rainy Carter to discuss the dramatic changes in her
Sad News as Overton’s Beloved Peacock Passes Away Overnight
There’s sad news to share from Overton today, as one of the village’s most iconic residents — the much-loved Peacock
Blog
Overton's peacock rescue
One of Overton’s remaining village Peacocks is owing his life to a well-respected local man, a kindly nearby vet and
Overton
ODS Announces Magical Winter Musical: Elf Hits the Overton Stage This November
Get ready to spread some early Christmas cheer — Overton Dramatic Society is thrilled to announce that this year’s winter
Basingstoke to Mark Start of Armed Forces Week with Flag-Raising Ceremony
Armed Forces Week will begin with a special flag-raising ceremony on Monday, June 23, at 10am outside the Civic Offices
Support at Your Fingertips: NHS App Help Session in Overton
Local residents are being invited to get hands-on help with the NHS App at a special support session hosted by
Sport
Local Cricket Teams Gear Up for 1pm Showdowns
Cricket fans are in for a treat this Saturday, as all three local teams step up to the crease for
Golf Clubs and Electric Buggy Stolen in Broad Daylight Outside St. Mary's Church
Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a vehicle parked outside St Mary’s Church in Overton on Thursday
Overton Cricket Club Weekend Roundup: First XI Clinch Tight Win, Seconds and Thirds Fall Short
It was a day of mixed fortunes for Overton Cricket Club — with the First XI proving their mettle while
Lordsfield Swimming Club Reopens After £1.16 Million Refurbishment
After months of renovation work and an investment of £1.16 million, Lordsfield Swimming Club will reopen its doors this afternoon,
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