A young motorcyclist has died following a crash on the Hampshire/Berkshire border last night. It happened on Foxs Lane in Penwood, to the south of Newbury, at around 7.30pm, and the Yamaha m... Read more
Tributes have been paid to ‘a loving husband and a great dad’ from Basingstoke who has died after a motorcycle crash. Mark Copley, 51, of Cherry Tree Walk, was seriously injured following a... Read more
A ‘failure for the town’ is how plans that have been approved to demolish and develop an ancient derelict pub have been described. Plans were approved to demolish the Lamb Inn on Hackwood Ro... Read more
Thrill seekers can solve crimes and mysteries in a new Crystal Maze-style experience coming to Basingstoke. Exciting Escapes, run by brothers Dave and Peter Gale, will take adventurers back... Read more
Pupils from 10 Basingstoke schools have ‘booked’ their place at a public exhibition that celebrates Jane Austen’s 200th anniversary. Their mini bookbenches will be showcased alongside full-s... Read more
A healthcare assistant who helps cancer patients prepare for major surgery has been highly commended at the Nurse Awards 2017. Elaine Cooney, who works in the critical care department at Bas... Read more
A drop-in centre that provides support and assistance to homeless people has been given a £5,000 boost. The Camrose Centre, in Church Square, was given the funds by the Atomic Weapons Establ... Read more
History has been made as Basingstoke’s new mayor succeeds his mother. Cllr Paul Frankum has replaced Cllr Jane Frankum as mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, believed to be the first time where... Read more
Plans to demolish an ancient former pub have been branded a “shame”. The Lamb Inn on Hackwood Road looks set to be knocked down and replaced by homes. The pub has been derelict f... Read more
A Basingstoke woman who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease five years ago has been sharing her story to raise awareness of the condition. Brenda Meakin, 68, was told she had the condition wh... Read more
