Archive
-
Date
'Charming production gave Lewis Carroll’s classic tale a unique pantomime twist'
PUMPKIN Pantos’ summer production of Alice in Wonderland took to the stage of Basingstoke's Central Studio last weekend. This charming, intimate and interactive production gave Lewis Carroll’s classic tale a unique pantomime twist. The cast
-
Date
Summer of free activities to end with jam-packed events - all you need to know
BASINGSTOKE'S summer of fun will end next week with a jam-packed programme of events for children of all ages. The activities, including wall climbing, face painting, sports, arts and crafts, and much more, are all completely free. Back by
-
Date
'It is time for the council to take action and get the Camrose restored'
BASINGSTOKE Town have made an extremely positive start to the new football league campaign. Under manager Dan Brownlie and his talented team they could well be in contention for promotion at the end of this season. If they were to finish
-
Date
Pet crematorium to open 'homecoming' space to offer healing to grieving families
AFTER three decades of compassionate service, a pet crematorium in Winchfield is marking a significant milestone with the opening of its new 'homecoming' building. Dignity Pet Crematorium, in Odiham Road, is opening the 'first-of-its-kind' space
-
Date
Six countryside walks around Basingstoke you need to try
WITH a sunny but cloudy Bank Holiday Monday coming up there is nothing better to do than go for a long walk. We often find ourselves walking the same old routes as we always do, but it might be the perfect time to blow off steam and explore somewhere
-
Date
New ultra-low carbon taxi takes to the streets around Basingstoke
THE first of up to 17 new ultra-low carbon hackney carriages recently took to the streets of the borough under Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s scheme to assist local taxi drivers to invest in greener and accessible taxis. Thanks to the
-
Date
Banned driver slapped with penalty points for driving in Basingstoke
A DISQUALIFIED driver who drove an Audi through Basingstoke has had his licence endorsed with penalty points. Xin Zhou, 35, of Lightwater, was banned from driving for a previous offence. However, he was caught driving again in Basingstoke on
-
Date
Flashback: What made way for the tunnel under Festival Place?
AS YOU travel through the Churchill Way “tunnel” under the shopping centre in Basingstoke, do you ever wonder what was originally there? The 500-foot-long dual carriageway was built on the line of the old Brook Street, which was demolished for
-
Date
Volunteers 'buzzing' after spending week feeding homeless people in Basingstoke
VOLUNTEERS in Basingstoke have said they are "absolutely buzzing" after spending the week stocking up the freezer and making meals for the homeless, and even decorating a school. Jessica Mackie, along with Beth Herbert and various team members
-
Date
Afro-beats artist wants to spread positivity through music
A BASINGSTOKE musician is hoping that his music can improve people’s lives with its positive message. Fortune Esosa Otakponmwen, of Brighton Hill, makes Afro-Beats and pop music which he releases on streaming platforms under the pseudonym DasAroco
