1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (814+ words) BASINGSTOKE fire station opened its doors to the community as crews raised money for a charity supporting injured firefighters. Hundreds flocked to the open day took place on Saturday, September 12, which gave visitors the chance to look around the station,…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (296+ words) A man living with Parkinson’s is taking on a cycling challenge to raise awareness for charity. Gary Shaughnessy CBE is raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s UK as part of his 60 for 60 challenge. The 60-year-old, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s…...

5+ day, 3+ 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, 2+ hour ago   (216+ words) A drug dealer has been jailed for more than three-and-a-half years for supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Aldershot. Ryan Salter, 31, of George Gardens, was sentenced to 43 months in prison at Winchester Crown Court on Friday, September 4. The conviction follows…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (456+ words) A family has been left ‘deeply upset’ after their cat was shot with an air rifle, sparking fears that others could be injured or killed. Helen Fulbrook, 44, from Kenilworth Road, Winklebury, said her one-year-old cat, Jiji, came home on Saturday,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (479+ words) A BMX racer has made a remarkable return to the top of the podium after a 35-year break from the sport. Sarah-Jane Nichols, 56, from Bramley, clinched victory in the British Championships in the 30-plus female category at the Manchester outdoor…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (585+ words) A DRUG boss has been jailed for 15 years after data recovered from the phone of a Basingstoke man who took his own life helped police uncover an organised crime operation, a court has heard. Saul Jones, 26, of Silvester Close, Basingstoke,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (193+ words) Food lovers and families gathered at Dummer Down Farm for the return of Vanlife Eats’ Big Picnic. The campervan food festival, held from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, brought together campervans, street food, live music and family entertainment. Chef and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (467+ words) Homeowners are being warned about the risk of flash flooding after a long spell of hot, dry weather. Rainfall is forecast across Hampshire following a period of very high temperatures and drought, raising concerns that sudden downpours could cause surface…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (441+ words) A festival-themed charity walk is set to light up the streets with colour and sparkle. St Michael’s Hospice Moonlight Walk will return to Basingstoke on Saturday, September 26, promising a vibrant night of music, entertainment and fundraising in support of patients…...