Basingstoke mum frustrated by lack of driving test slots. Daughter books test in Portsmouth after months of searching. Basingstoke Mum’s Driving Test Booking Struggle Nicola lives in South Ham. She pays £42 per lesson for her daughter. Her daughter has been taking lessons for six months. Test slots in Basingstoke are hard to find. Her…
Hampshire Police engaged with rural areas to address crime, gather intel, and build community relations. Hampshire Police Engage with Rural Communities Police officers met in Basingstoke from several teams. These teams focus on local and rural areas and covered five districts. The districts include Basingstoke and Winchester, along with Hart, Rushmoor, and Test Valley. East…
An AO van became wedged under a bridge in Basingstoke. Deliveries will continue with minimal disruption. The driver is safe. AO Assures Customers After Van Stuck Under Bridge An AO van got stuck under the Basing View underpass near Churchill Way East. The incident occurred Wednesday, February 5. AO assured people their parcels are coming…
Edward Parker, 40, gets 8 weeks for theft from a Vauxhall Combo and driving while banned in Highclere. Man Jailed for Car Theft in Highclere Edward Parker, age 40, had no permanent address. He broke a Vauxhall Combo’s window on Penwood Road using a safety hammer that was orange. The incident happened around 11:15 am…
The Community Furniture Project introduces “Take A Chance,” a program offering tailored support and accredited training to help the long-term unemployed secure jobs. Community Furniture Project Launches “Take A Chance” Job Initiative The Community Furniture Project started a new program called Take A Chance. The program helps people find jobs again who have been unemployed…
Construction of the £14.5 million Hounsome Fields Primary School nears completion, aiming for a September opening to accommodate 420 students. Hounsome Fields Primary School in Basingstoke Taking Shape for September Hey, guess what I just read? They started building a new school last year. It is called Hounsome Fields Primary School. They got permission beforehand,…
The Cabinet will decide if the council sells its Camrose land share to SNG, enabling potential housing development and supporting affordable homes. Council Cabinet to Decide on Camrose Land Sale to Sovereign Network Group The council might sell some Camrose Stadium land to Sovereign Network Group (SNG). The council’s Cabinet will decide next Tuesday, owning…
Charlotte Berman reflects on her BBC Traitors experience revealing her view on what led to her demise in the show filmed in the United Kingdom. The Traitors: Charlotte reveals roundtable vote ‘mistake’ in BBC show Charlotte Berman was on the BBC show “The Traitors.” She lives near Basingstoke. Almost ten million people watched the show.…
Scarlett Cripps, a WellChild award winner, is assisting the charity to discover this year’s heroes. Nominations are open until March 9th. Basingstoke Girl Supports WellChild in Search for Inspiring Award Winners Scarlett Cripps is ten years old and from Basingstoke. Last year, she won the Inspirational Child award, and she is now helping WellChild, a…
Major retailers like Pandora, Swarovski, and WHSmith are closing stores across the UK in February 2025, impacting high streets and travel hubs. Shop Closures February 2025: Pandora, WHSmith, Iceland and More Shutting Doors Last year was tough for UK stores. Over 13,000 shops shut down, and big brands were among those closing. 2025 might also…
Hampshire celebrates multiple Postcode Lottery winners, sharing cash prizes this January Postcode Lottery Wins Across Hampshire for January 2025 Hampshire: Multiple streets across the county won prizes in the Postcode Lottery. The People’s Postcode Lottery raises money for charities while giving cash prizes. Every weekday, 20 different postcodes can win £1,000 each. On Saturdays, players…
St Thomas Care Home in Basingstoke celebrated Chinese New Year with decorations, treats, and fun activities for residents and staff. St Thomas Care Home in Basingstoke Celebrates Chinese New Year Festivities Basingstoke: St Thomas Care Home was all decked out for Chinese New Year. Residents made beautiful decorations leading up to the celebration. Everyone, including…
Sam Godfrey-Moore wins Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award and £75,000 grant National Award for Basingstoke’s Sam Godfrey-Moore Recognized Basingstoke: Sam Godfrey-Moore, founder of What’s On 4 Kids, just won a big award. She’s one of 50 women in the UK to receive the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award. This comes with a £75,000…
Marc Johnson, 24, received a five-year sentence for wounding Nicolas Avenell with scissors during a drunken fight in Reading Man Jailed for Five Years After Scissors Attack on Victim Reading: A man named Marc Johnson, 24, faced the court for his actions. He was convicted of wounding with intent after a jury trial. The prosecutor,…
The Vienna Tonkünstler Orchestra will perform on March 12, featuring works by Sibelius, Mozart, and Brahms with pianist Yeol Eum Son Vienna Tonkünstler Orchestra to Perform at The Anvil in Basingstoke Basingstoke: The concert is on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:30 PM. They’ll play Sibelius’ Symphony No. 7, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21, and Brahms’…
Nikita Kuzmin’s new show, Midnight Dancer, hits Basingstoke on March 15 Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin Launches New Show in Basingstoke Basingstoke: Nikita Kuzmin is bringing his new show, Midnight Dancer, to The Anvil. It’s part of his first solo UK tour. The show is on Saturday, March 15, at 7.30pm. Kuzmin is a six-time Italian champion…
Basingstoke residents collected over 3,000 free saplings to support wildlife and combat climate change Basingstoke Council’s Tree Giveaway Leads to Thousands of New Plantings Basingstoke: New trees are sprouting in gardens across the borough. Over 1,500 residents picked up free saplings during the council’s giveaway. This initiative started last autumn by Basingstoke and Deane Borough…
Basingstoke council leaders demand accountability from Thames Water over rising costs and environmental concerns Basingstoke Council Leaders Write Open Letter to Thames Water CEO Basingstoke: Council leaders Paul Harvey and Gavin James are upset. They’re concerned about Thames Water challenging a regulator’s ruling. They don’t want the costs passed on to billpayers. They want Thames…
Robert Brown explores the history of laundrettes in Basingstoke, highlighting their significance and evolution over the years. Flashback: Robert Brown Reflects on Basingstoke’s Laundrettes History Basingstoke: A recent letter sparked interest in the local laundry history. After some digging, we found out more about the Basing Road site. This place helped keep clothes clean for…
Basingstoke Town seeks investment to enhance its performance and sustainability, aiming for higher league status. Basingstoke Town Needs Investment to Progress for Future Success Basingstoke: The last owner, Rafi Razzack, made a big mistake. He kicked Basingstoke out of their home after 75 years. No one expected him to do that when he was hired…
