4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (280+ words) A countryside celebration returns this weekend, promising a day of rural fun for all ages. Hampshire Countryside Day will take place at Bereleigh Estate near Petersfield on September 13, 2026, offering a packed programme of country sports, displays, and hands-on activities. The…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (380+ words) A day nursery has been awarded a prestigious environmental award for its commitment to sustainability. Bright Horizons Basingstoke Copper Beeches Day Nursery and Preschool has achieved the Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction for 2026, marking the second consecutive year it has…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (591+ words) Newsquest journalists will put down their pens and pick up a paddle this month as a team of editorial staff from the company’s Hampshire titles prepares to make headlines on the water for a Fleet-based charity. The team from The…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (205+ words) A Basingstoke care home resident has celebrated her 100th birthday with a day to remember. Peggy marked the milestone at Ashcombe House, Worting Road, surrounded by her friends. The day began with a special buffet prepared by chefs Tracey and Jules,…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (257+ words) Horse riders took to the roads near Basingstoke to promote a key safety message for motorists during a “Pass Wide and Slow” awareness ride. The event, organised by Park Farm Oakley, began at the Rectory Road tack, feed and country…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (446+ words) Hampshire is seeking nominations for unsung heroes improving lives through sport and community action. The High Sheriff of Hampshire is seeking nominations for the 2027 High Sheriff Community Awards, which recognise outstanding volunteers, public servants, charities, and community groups who make…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (608+ words) Tributes have been paid to a beloved former councillor who has died. Stephen Day was formerly a Liberal Democrat councillor for Grove Ward, who devoted almost two decades to local politics. He was born in Winchester in 1952 and grew up…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (120+ words) A Camera club has donated £4,000 to two charities as it opened its new season. Basingstoke Camera Club welcomed existing and new members to its new season at Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club. New president Sabine Tillie-Davidson presented £3,250 to Sarah Webb,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (128+ words) Partially hidden among the tall stems and vivid yellow blooms, the deer creates a wonderful focal point, while splashes of purple wildflowers add another layer of colour to the scene. Biodiversity firm using tech to tackle biodiversity loss shortlisted for…...