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Popley Way: Roadworks block part of Basingstoke road
Part of Popley Way is currently closed due to the roadworks which is stopping traffic accessing the road from Aldermaston Roundabout.
DVLA MOT, driving licence and tax renewals alert to drivers
It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence
Wheelie-bin £80 fine ruling for breaking little known rule
Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
Faulty smart meter warning issued to millions of homes
It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly
DWP Pensions: Expert warning as deadline approaches
Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits
Basingstoke man arrested after woman suffers injuries to arm
A woman in her 40s suffered serious arm injuries during an assault incident at a Wentworth Crescent address in Basingstoke on Saturday, April 20.
Family aim to revive interest in wood carver and artist Maxie Lane
Maxie, a renowned woodcarver, artist and author, led an unconventional life which unfolded in various corners of Hampshire for many decades.
Picket Piece Village Hall to be upgraded after TVBC funding
Picket Piece Village Hall, serving a community that has grown from 90 homes to 1,000, secured £245,000 in funding to expand and upgrade its facilities.
Purefoy Arms: New pub owners unveil major extension plans
Candover DFB Ltd recently bought the freehold of The Purefoy Arms, in Preston Candover.
BCoT to relocate construction course from Bordon centre
Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) has announced the relocation of its construction course from a skills centre in Bordon due to declining student enrollment and rising operational costs.
New kitchen fitted in Steventon's village hall after grant
The village hall in Steventon has been transformed thanks to £22,000 of grant money given by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
Stonegate pubs in Andover could face closure - full list
Unions have warned that hundreds of pubs across the South East could be at risk as pub company Stonegate after it said there was no guarantee it could continue as it struggles to refinance a £2.2bn debt.
Four Lanes Trust's 50th anniversary brings 50 extra grants
Founded by Christopher Makins in 1974, the Four Lane Trust enriches community life in Basingstoke and Deane
Rail strike dates May 2024: See the planned strike days
Train drivers from ASLEF will go on strike towards the beginning of May 2024 across the UK
Easter bunny surprises residents with visit at Naomi House
On April 6, the Easter bunny flew into Naomi House & Jacksplace on a helicopter.
Shoplifter, 44, banned from nine supermarkets in Andover
Ella Dingwall, 44, and of Camelot Close, Andover, was handed a two-year criminal behaviour order starting from April 9.
Highlands Road in Andover to be closed for works this week
Hampshire Highways will carry out carriageway surface repairs on Highlands Road on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 23.
Stonegate pubs in Basingstoke could face closure - full list
Twelve pubs in Basingstoke and Deane are in 'serious danger' of closure after their owner Stonegate issued a profit warning.
Italian coffee shop Da Mariu 'opening soon' in Basingstoke
A NEW Italian-style coffee shop selling pizza, pasta and deli produce is ‘opening soon’ in Basingstoke.
Inspire Awards: Firms vying for Medium Business of the Year
Businesses from around Basingstoke and Deane are set to compete in 12 categories, including a Winner of Winners Award.