Top stories

King Charles III, as Colonel-in-Chief and the Company Commander of The King's Company, Grenadier Guards, talking to troops during a visit to 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards at Lille Barracks in Aldershot, ahead of their participation in Trooping the

King's Birthday Honours

The Hampshire heroes who have been named on the King's Birthday Honours List for 2026

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

'He put Basingstoke on the map' Athletics coach named Sports Personality of the Year

Basingstoke Bin collections

Basingstoke Bin collections

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

'This is not a cut' - Plans for 'modern' fortnightly bin service approved

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel.

Photograph By: Sean Dillow
www.TheBigCheesePhotography.co.uk
Tel: 07990 522727

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel.

Photograph By: Sean Dillow
www.TheBigCheesePhotography.co.uk
Tel: 07990 522727

GALLERY: All the photos from Basingstoke A Place to be Proud of Awards

BCoT has launched bite-sized apprenticeship units to give employers and learners more choice and tackle skills gaps.

BCoT has launched bite-sized apprenticeship units to give employers and learners more choice and tackle skills gaps.

Basingstoke College Of Technology

College launches bite-sized apprenticeship units as new route to learning

Georgina Coleman

Georgina Coleman

Business cutting disability costs wins major South East award

'I wonder if we live in the same country after reading news stand headlines'

Benjamin Whitcher, 31, a former Metropolitan Police officer from Basingstoke, was jailed for perverting the course of justice

Benjamin Whitcher, 31, a former Metropolitan Police officer from Basingstoke, was jailed for perverting the course of justice

Metropolitan Police

Ex-Met Police officer from Basingstoke jailed for perverting course of justice

A driver overtaking a horse

A driver overtaking a horse

Equestrian‑led safety ride next month urges drivers to pass wide and slow

Leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Cllr Paul Harvey

Leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Cllr Paul Harvey

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

'Infrastructure is not an afterthought; it is the foundation'

Basingstoke College of Technology Earns 'Basingstoke Business for Good' Verification.

Basingstoke College of Technology Earns 'Basingstoke Business for Good' Verification.

Food Hygiene Ratings

College among businesses given top marks for food hygiene

Odeon Basingstoke

Odeon Basingstoke

Odeon cinema to close this summer

Halifax in Wote Street

Halifax in Wote Street

Halifax branch in Basingstoke to close this year

Nine people were arrested as the Home Office swooped on DPD inn basingstoke and Newbury

Nine people were arrested as the Home Office swooped on DPD inn basingstoke and Newbury

Nine arrested as immigration enforcement raid parcel depot in Basingstoke

Darren thanked his staff for helping to make the Riverdene a success

Darren thanked his staff for helping to make the Riverdene a success

'Baptism of fire' - Landlord awarded for turning 'tired' pub into thriving boozer

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

Boxing legend who shaped generations in Basingstoke recognised with award

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

Volunteer who ensures 'no older person is alone' honoured for lifetime achievement

'It's not a sh*thole' – the woman putting Basingstoke on the map one video at a time

Prue Leith, Alexander Armstrong and Miranda Hart will headline Well Read Festival 2026.

Prue Leith, Alexander Armstrong and Miranda Hart will headline Well Read Festival 2026.

Last tickets left for literary festival with wild swimming and sauna in ancient woods

Matt hugs his client

Matt hugs his client

'Infamous' personal trainer scrambling to find new gym after shock closure

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

Volunteer described as 'person who makes everything feel fine' wins award

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

Special surprise award given to charity boss who helps thousands through crisis

Two ambulance service teams to face off in charity match

Quiz in Basingstoke, as seen on June 9

Quiz in Basingstoke, as seen on June 9

Festival Place's Quiz store to shut down tomorrow

Three arrested after 100 wraps of suspected Class A drugs hidden in garden

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

Basingstoke’s ‘unsung hero’ honoured for quiet acts of kindness

Phoebe is aiming to become the youngest women to run from John O’Groats to Land's End this summer.

Phoebe is aiming to become the youngest women to run from John O’Groats to Land's End this summer.

Lord Wandsworth College

Phoebe, 18, aiming to become youngest woman to run length of UK

Priors Road in Tadley

Priors Road in Tadley

Man charged after front door smashed with large knife

Local government

Pressure mounting as petition to remove flags across Basingstoke gathers momentum

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

Basingstoke theatre company named Arts and Entertainment winner at local awards

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

Club competing on world stage crowned Basingstoke Sports Club of the Year

Sport

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

'He put Basingstoke on the map' Athletics coach named Sports Personality of the Year

Blast Fest will take place on the T20 game between Hampshire Hawks and Yorkshire.

Blast Fest will take place on the T20 game between Hampshire Hawks and Yorkshire.

Festival with live music and entertainment to celebrate T20 cricket match

Hampshire Hawks Girls Academy was launched at the Wicketz cricket festival.

Hampshire Hawks Girls Academy was launched at the Wicketz cricket festival.

New girls' cricket academy launched to develop emerging talent

Utilita Bowl has agreed a new multi-year partnership with Thatchers Cider.

Utilita Bowl has agreed a new multi-year partnership with Thatchers Cider.

Well-known cider brand becomes official partner of cricket stadium

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

Boxing legend who shaped generations in Basingstoke recognised with award

Read more articles

National Sport

The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

The United States secured a statement victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles (Andre Penner/AP)

Folarin Balogun scores twice as United States beats Paraguay in World Cup opener

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

Tom Cruise, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham (Andre Penner/AP)

David Beckham and Tom Cruise bring celebrity glamour to World Cup

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay (Jae C Hong/AP)

USA launch World Cup campaign against Paraguay to excited crowds on home soil

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Queen Elizabeth II and Ryan Moore after Estimate won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (Tim Ireland/PA)

Ryan Moore awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick wants his Manchester United players to stay focused until the end (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Michael Carrick sees ‘a lot to play for’ and wants strong finish from Man Utd

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua is on course to fight Tyson Fury later this year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua on track to fight Tyson Fury in November – Eddie Hearn

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge had a good day (Nigel French/PA)

England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge dedicates unbeaten century to newborn daughter

Read more articles

Business

Georgina Coleman

Business cutting disability costs wins major South East award

Basingstoke College of Technology Earns 'Basingstoke Business for Good' Verification.

Basingstoke College of Technology Earns 'Basingstoke Business for Good' Verification.

Food Hygiene Ratings

College among businesses given top marks for food hygiene

Odeon Basingstoke

Odeon Basingstoke

Odeon cinema to close this summer

Halifax in Wote Street

Halifax in Wote Street

Halifax branch in Basingstoke to close this year

Utilita Bowl has agreed a new multi-year partnership with Thatchers Cider.

Utilita Bowl has agreed a new multi-year partnership with Thatchers Cider.

Well-known cider brand becomes official partner of cricket stadium

Read more articles

Opinions

COLUMN

'I wonder if we live in the same country after reading news stand headlines'

Leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Cllr Paul Harvey

Leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Cllr Paul Harvey

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

'Infrastructure is not an afterthought; it is the foundation'

Cllr Bikram Banerjee

Cllr Bikram Banerjee

'Are we going to judge an entire community by the actions of one lone criminal?'

'Hampshire's costly legal gamble with taxpayers' money'

'Show up' - Why people will take to Basingstoke’s streets in protest this June

Live Blogs

LIVE: Decisions on car showroom demolition and new houses to be made tonight

LIVE: Decisions on car showroom demolition and new houses to be made tonight

Local government

LIVE: Basingstoke and Deane Planning Meeting

LIVE: Future of bin service, Fanum House and football stadium decided

LIVE: Future of bin service, Fanum House and football stadium decided

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

LIVE: Future of bin service, Fanum House and football stadium decided

UPDATES - A34 blocked and long delays due to 'overturned trailer'

UPDATES - A34 blocked and long delays due to 'overturned trailer'

RECAP- Roads re-open on A34 after multi-vehicle crash

What's on

King Charles III, as Colonel-in-Chief and the Company Commander of The King's Company, Grenadier Guards, talking to troops during a visit to 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards at Lille Barracks in Aldershot, ahead of their participation in Trooping the

King's Birthday Honours

The Hampshire heroes who have been named on the King's Birthday Honours List for 2026

Odeon Basingstoke

Odeon cinema to close this summer

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

Basingstoke theatre company named Arts and Entertainment winner at local awards

Latest news

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

'He put Basingstoke on the map' Athletics coach named Sports Personality of the Year

2026 A Place To Be Proud Of Awards.
Basingstoke's finest are recognised at the awards evening at Audleys Wood Hotel

Volunteer who ensures 'no older person is alone' honoured for lifetime achievement

Benjamin Whitcher, 31, a former Metropolitan Police officer from Basingstoke, was jailed for perverting the course of justice

Metropolitan Police

Ex-Met Police officer from Basingstoke jailed for perverting course of justice

Find Local Events

National News

Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Mr Trump’s comments underlined the American leader’s whipsaw approach to the war (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after it fires back at countries in region

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Fans are preparing for late-night kick-offs (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland supporters to pack fanzones and pubs for first World Cup game

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS England said that patients should continue to attend all planned appointments (Jeff Moore/PA)

NHS faces ‘triple whammy’ during resident doctor walkout

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane came face to face with his own wax figure in London (Handout/PA)

Harry Kane waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of World Cup

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Quiche Lorraine is among the dishes making a comeback (Alamy/PA)

Prawn cocktails and pavlova back on menu as 1980s revival boosts demand

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

Read more articles

⌂