Basingstoke News

At 5.40am, an exterior wall at the Argos store in Hatch Warren Retail Park was smashed and entry gained to the cash office. A substantial amount of cash, £650 worth of fireworks and 40 computer g... More

Four people have been arrested and a puppy returned to its owner six days after five, four-week-old Staffordshire bull terriers were snatched during a burglary in Barbel Avenue... More

Around 9pm, officers were called to Robinsons International Removals depot following reports that someone was trying to steal a lorry.... More

At 1.20am, a 35-year-old man was working at the kebab van in the Asda car park when he was approached by two men on a motorbike. The men threatened the worker and demanded a quantity of cash, whic... More

Over the past month, there have been 16 incidents of copper piping being stolen from addresses in the Carpenters Down and Shakespeare Road area.... More

On Friday 15 October 2010, Maria Miller, Member of Parliament for Basingstoke, will officially open the second CT scanner at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital... More

Detectives investigating an arson at a building site in Basingstoke have released four people without charge.... More

Sometime between 9.15pm and 9.30pm, a window at an address in Hawkfield Lane was smashed and a man entered the property.... More

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has joined forces with Keep Britain Tidy to remind residents to clean up after their dogs.... More

Sometime between 11.25pm and 11.45pm, a taxi driver collected two men from the Basingstoke Leisure Park and took them to Abbey Road.... More

A 21-year-old soldier remains critically ill in hospital following a crash in Mortimer West End, between Basingstoke and Reading, on Friday. (Oct 1)... More

Residents and businesses in Basingstoke and Deane will be able to see more clearly where the council spends its money via the council’s new Your right to know page on its website... More

At around 9.40pm a 47-year-old woman was at her home in Abbey Road. While she was watching television in the living room someone entered the back door of the property and stole a handbag containing je... More

At around 9.30pm a man and a woman were at their home in Cayman Close when someone started knocking on the door.... More

At around 2.30pm a woman was loading shopping into her car at the car park at Morrisons supermarket. She was approached by a man who tried to take her handbag. The woman held onto the bag and the... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses and information following an arson in Popley on Tuesday, August 31. Sometime between 1am and 1.40am, the tyres of a kebab van parked in Tewkesbury... More

Over the next few weeks, homes across Basingstoke and Deane will be receiving their new edition of the Yellow Pages directory. The council is urging residents to recycle their old edition by putting i... More

Festival fever reached boiling point as thousands of people flocked to the War Memorial Park to enjoy a scorcher of a weekend at Basingstoke Live. A record-breaking 30,000 people ventured out in t... More

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s fouth trial waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) collection will start in June and residents are being encouraged to put out all their unused, bro... More

Following a hat-trick of successful events, the two day music and dance festival will be back for its fourth year promising a match-stopping line up to suit all tastes. Four stages will be packed with... More

Hampshire County Council, in partnership with Hampshire Fire and Rescue is calling upon all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and child minders and anybody who uses their car to transport young chi... More

At around 9.10pm two teenagers were walking along Willoughby Way when they were approached by a group of five men. Both teenagers were threatened by the men who demanded they hand over their mobile ph... More

Motorists are being reminded to ensure their vehicles are secure after a number of thefts from vehicles in retail car parks in Basingstoke between Friday, April 9 and Saturday, May 5.... More

Residents are being asked to give their views on the impact of unauthorised encampments, including those by travellers, as part of a review by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council into how they are d... More

Around 4.30pm, a group of five youths entered Hackwood Stores in Hackwood Road. A girl in the group picked up a case of cider and walked towards the door... More

Between 1.30am and 1.45am two wheelie bins were set alight outside a house in Packenham Road. The fire caused damage to the front of the house but did not spread... More

With the summer months nearly upon us, police in Basingstoke are reminding residents to keep their cycles safe and secure. In the last month the number of bicycles stolen has almost double compared... More

Following the launch of Basingstoke in Bloom, during the gardening event at Milestones Museum on 25 April, the borough now has the chance to recognise the green fingered residents who work so hard to... More

In a bid to cut the number of noise nuisance complaints, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is launching a new leaflet to coincide with National Noise Action Week. Dealing with Noisy Neighbours... More

At around 12.45pm a quantity of yellow paint was thrown from a bridge over the ring road between the Reading Road roundabout and the Aldermaston Road roundabout... More

At around 8.30pm a 51-year-old man was walking with his partner along London Street opposite Naya Cash and Carry.... More

With children back at school after the Easter break, Hampshire County Council is repeating the need for motorists to pay attention to School Crossing Patrols (lollipop ladies and gentleman) with the S... More

At around 6pm a man entered the One Stop shop in Sherborne Road and threatened a member of staff with a weapon and demanded money.... More

Sometime between 5pm and 8pm, an attempt was made to gain entry to an address in Church Square. The lock was forced but nothing was taken... More

Between 7pm and 8pm, a 13-year-old girl was walking along Shetland Road near to Marnel School. She was approached by a man driving a car who asked her if she wanted a lift.... More

Sometime between 11pm on Monday and 6.15am on Tuesday a garage attached to an address in Abbey Road was broken into, however nothing was stolen. Officers have been told that a group of teenagers w... More

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has now completed the purchase of The Malls shopping centre from co-owner Key Property Investments (KPI), a joint venture between St. Modwen Properties plc and Sa... More

Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a bookmaker in Basingstoke during the early hours of Monday, April 12. Between 2am and 3am Coral bookmakers was broken into at the Camrose Gro... More

Residents in Basingstoke are being warned to be on their guard against rogue traders following an incident in the town. Detectives are investigating an incident that occurred in Cliddesden Road on... More

Residents have proven they are ready to step up to the recycling challenge by taking part in Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Big Bin Exchange programme.... More

A masterplan showing how the council intends to breathe new life into the town’s central business heart will be considered by councillors next week (Tuesday 2 March).... More

Residents in the borough are being encouraged to recycle more and waste less by signing up for this year’s garden waste collection service and taking advantage of a buy one get one free offer!... More

Hampshire’s Pothole Busters teams will be back in force across the county tackling the damage left in the road surfaces by the severe winter. Extra resources have been brought in and there are... More

A new parking system which will allow shoppers and visitors to park for as long as they like in the town is being introduced at The Malls shopping centre car park.... More

Motorists in Basingstoke are being warned to be vigilant after a spate of car part thefts in the town.... More

At around 5.25am an attempt was made to force open the cash machine at Tesco Express in Great Binfields Road. However the attempt failed and nothing was stolen.... More

Plans to catch up on the backlog of missed bin collections have been announced by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. More snow yesterday (Wednesday 13 January) caused another delay. But thanks... More

At around 11.30pm a 41-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman were walking home in the snow along Fairfields Road. They stopped to build a snowman near to the tennis courts and were then approached by a... More

Efforts to minimise the impact of the snow on Basingstoke and Deane are continuing but residents are being warned to expect disruptions.... More

Between 7.30pm on Monday and 7.40am on Tuesday an attempt was made to access the school in Gershwin Road by removing the lock to a fire exit.However no access was gained and nothing was stolen.... More

Residents and workers in Basingstoke and Deane are being urged to prepare for extreme weather conditions following predictions of heavy snowfall. Emergency services and local authorities are issui... More

At around 5.15pm a 28-year-old man answered the front door of a house in Penham Close and was then assaulted by a group of up to four men.... More

Supporting the national campaign ‘Don’t advertise your stuff to thieves’ launched by the Home Office on December 26, Hampshire Constabulary are reminding residents to ensure their homes and cars... More

Refuse collections have been cancelled until after Christmas as it is not safe to get lorries out, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has announced. The council’s refuse collection contractor... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was assaulted in an unprovoked attack in Kempshott. At 6.10pm on Thursday, November 5, the victim was walking at the... More

Survey work has started this week at Basing View in preparation for the demolition of two of the town’s most run-down office blocks. City Wall House and Loddon House are being demolished as part... More

Detectives in Basingstoke are warning anyone thinking of buying stolen mobile phones they could receive a criminal record following a recent theft. In September, 118 Motorola Aura mobile phones we... More

Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary at an address Brighton Hill on Tuesday, November 3. Between 3am and 3.20am, up to 10 people smashed their... More

As Guy Fawkes’ night approaches, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is urging residents to keep safe while still enjoying fireworks. Fireworks are enjoyed by many people across the country ev... More

At around 11.30pm four or five men broke into an address in Winchester Road and threatened the two teenage occupants. The men threatened the victims with weapons and then stole £150 cash. All of... More

Walkers taking part in the St Michael’s Hospice Spooktakular Walk on Saturday 31 October will also be getting a free goodie bag, courtesy of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s community safet... More

Basingstoke and North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust has been selected as a finalist for The WOW! Awards, 2009. This prestigious award is the only national award for outstanding customer service ba... More

Hampshire Constabulary is urging people who do not want to be disturbed by trick or treaters this Halloween to display a ‘No Trick or Treat’ poster at their front door.... More

Residents and visitors will once again be treated to a fantastic fireworks display this year thanks to the continued support and sponsorship of the annual Mayor’s Firework Fiesta by Huawei Technologie... More

Unsung heroes and volunteers from across the borough will be recognised for their hard work at the annual Basingstoke Voluntary Service Awards hosted by the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane Cllr Brian G... More

Residents and local organisations are being asked for their views on the number of taxis, (Hackney Carriages), licensed to work in the borough, by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council from this month... More

As part of National Alcohol Awareness Week (19 to 23 October), Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s community safety experts will be in the town centre to give out help and advice on drinking respo... More

The refurbishment of The Malls shopping centre came a step closer this week when Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council submitted its planning application to transform the centre. The plans for a c... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for information after an assault in the town during the early hours of Sunday, October 11. Between 2am and 2.15am a 19-year-old man was waiting to be collected... More

The sky over Basingstoke will be lit up in technicolour on 5 November, courtesy of the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane. The annual Mayor’s firework display will this year be held on Thursday 5 Nove... More

A new leaflet giving residents advice on unauthorised encampments has been launched by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. The council receives many calls each month from residents concerned ab... More

Between 4.30am and 4.45am, two suspicious fires occurred at addresses in Pumphouse Way and Park Prewett Road. In the first incident, the occupants of the Pumphouse Way address were woken by the so... More

At around 9.15pm two people entered the Houndmills service station in Aldermaston Road South. They threatened a member of staff with a weapon and then stole a quantity of cash and cigarettes.... More

At around 12.20am a Peugeot 206 was set on fire while it was parked in the driveway of an address in Patterson Close. The fire caused serious damage to the vehicle and also damaged a Vauxhall Astr... More

Residents in Basingstoke and Deane can now recycle their broken televisions and out of date game consoles thanks to an innovative new collection scheme. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has b... More

Borough residents are being asked to take a trip into the future by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council as it continues its journey to create a blueprint for how the borough will grow and change in... More

At 10.15pm a man and his accomplice, who were wearing motorcycle helmets, entered Tesco Express in Buckingham Parade and demanded money from the cashier. Nothing was handed over and the pair then... More

At around 12.45pm a 19-year-old man was walking along the ramp that leads towards the Brighton Hill subway roundabout at The Harrow Way. He was approached by a man who threatened him with a knife.... More

Between 12.30am and 1.30am the Basingstoke MOT and Tyre Centre in Lennox Road was broken into. More than 100 tyres were then stolen and officers believe a white panel van was used during the burgl... More

At around 10.30pm two 15-year-old boys were approached by two men in Pitman Close. The men threatened the boys with a knife and demanded their mobile phones. They stole a black Nokia N95 and a Son... More

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is urging residents to turn their old Yellow Pages green thanks to a change in recycling collection. People living in the borough who receive their new editio... More

Sometime during that period City Wall House in Basing View was broken into and items including fire exit doors, light fittings, fans and a hand rail were stolen.... More

Hampshire Constabulary is working with the charity Crimestoppers to create a graffiti gallery for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight which you are being encouraged to use to identify local graffiti tagge... More

At 8.30pm police received reports of an altercation taking place between three men at an address in Britannia Drive. Officers believe an 18-year-old man who lives in the area was threatened by two... More

Visitors to this year’s Balloons over Basingstoke will be bursting with excitement when balloons of all colours and sizes take to the skies from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August. In its 14th year... More

At around 10pm a 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were walking along Pear Tree Way. As they walked three men got out of a silver parked car and threatened them with a knife and a hammer.... More

Between 9.15am and 9.30am a 19-year-old woman was waiting for a bus at the bus stop near to the train station when she was approached by two men. One of the men made an indecent comment to her and... More

The residents, shoppers and visitors of Basingstoke have voted and now new plans for improving The Malls shopping centre into a modern and bright shopping centre will be unveiled by the borough counci... More

Hampshire County Council is now supporting over 400 households keep potential rogue traders away, with the introduction of two new ‘No Cold Calling Zones’ in the Basingstoke district.... More

The news that Basingstoke will be one of only two towns in the South East to get super-fast broadband by next year has been welcomed as “vital for our future” by the borough council’s information tech... More

Sometime between 10.35pm and 10.40pm, a white Luton style van was used to force open the metal shutter doors at a commercial premises in Sherrington Way. A number of central heating style boilers... More

Between 6.45am and 7am a 22-year-old woman was walking along a footpath at the rear of the Apollo Hotel near to Abbey Road when she was approached by a man. The man attempted to snatch her handbag... More

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has joined forces with Keep Britain Tidy to put the brakes on littering motorists. The council is taking part in a national campaign to tackle the problem of... More

At around 7.20am a 40-year-old woman was walking along a footpath towards Gershwin Road. After passing the metal barriers on the footpath she was approached by three men walking towards her.... More

Crime Reduction Environment Work (CREW) returns on 8 and 9 July to Brighton Hill to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour issues as well as cleaning up any environmental problems and working with res... More

Between 7pm and 7.10pm, an 11-year-old girl was walking through Petty’s Copse when a man exposed himself to her. The girl ran home and reported the incident to her mother, who then called police.... More

Around 12.30am, a man entered the Somerfield store in Grove Road to purchase cigarettes. While doing so, he became racially abusive to shop staff. The man, who had been drinking, then picked up a... More

Arrive in style but safely – that’s the message from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council as many school pupils get ready for their summer balls. Limousines are regularly hired to take pupils to... More

Sometime between 5.30pm and 7pm, three 11-year-old boys were playing with their go karts in the underpass in Gershwin Road when they were approached by three older boys. The teenagers asked the younge... More

Officers were contacted by Festival Place security staff after a woman told them she had seen a man committing an indecent act as she walked through Glebe Gardens around 7pm.... More

Two people have been charged following a fire at an address in Basingstoke on Saturday, June 20. Ian Morgan, 22, of Haydn Road, Basingstoke, and Zoe Martin, 22, of Haydn Road, Basingstoke, are bot... More

Sometime between 12.20am and 12.40am, the 26-year-old victim was walking along a footpath running alongside the A30 to the rear of Boyce Close. He was approached by two men who began to attack him. Du... More

People in Basingstoke and Deane are being encouraged to waste less and recycle more this Recycle Week from 22 to 28 June. In support of the national campaign, which is now in its fifth year, Basin... More

Around 4.15pm, a man entered the Jackpots amusement arcade in Church Street and threatened staff and customers with a weapon. He demanded the female staff member hand over a quantity of cash and then... More

Sometime between 1.50am and 3.30am a man removed part of a window to gain access to the Westside Coummunity Centre in Paddock Road. Once inside the man broke open a safe and stole more than £1000.... More

At around 12.15am three parked vehicles were set alight in Bernstein Road. Hampshire Fire and Rescues Service attended to extinguish the fires. A black Vauxhall Corse, a silver Toyota Yaris and a blac... More

Between 6.30pm and 7pm a group of 12-year-old girls were at the nearby pond when they noticed a man watching them. The man then walked next to a tree and exposed himself and committed an indecent act.... More

There will be no reason for young people of Chineham to be bored after September as Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council starts work on a new community games area this week.... More

Just before midnight on Saturday, June 13 a woman was seen walking along Beggarwood Lane towards the Co-Op. Two men were also seen walking just behind her. A vehicle was parked in Shortwood Copse Lane... More

At around 1am a 19-year-old man was walking through an alleyway behind Harlech Close. As he walked he was approached by two men on a motorised scooter.... More

At around 11pm a 15-year-old boy was walking along Pack Lane. As he reached Brackley Way he was approached from behind by two men who assaulted him.... More

At 18:45 today [Thursday, 11 June] control operators at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service mobilised crews from Basingstoke and Tadley fire stations to tackle a fire at Cranbourne Business and Enterpri... More

Don’t let the remains of last night’s dinner go to waste – it’s time to get composting! Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is encouraging residents in the borough to do their bit for the enviro... More

At around 3pm a 21-year-old man was walking along Glebe Gardens when he was approached by two men. The men assaulted him causing minor cuts to his face which required treatment at Basingstoke and... More

A large earth bank at Down Grange Sports Complex will be blooming thanks to work carried out by volunteers... More

If you love going to the Reading, Isle of Wight festivals or Bestival, then don’t forget to add another date to your calendar this summer. On the 11 and 12 July, there’s an up and coming festival happ... More

The council’s environmental champion has issued a plea for residents to report anything suspicious after heartless vandals stole plants worth £80 from Glebe Gardens.... More

At around 3.30pm a 64-year-old woman was fixing the curtain rail in her bedroom but realised she needed some help.... More

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an incident of criminal damage in Basingstoke during the early hours of Sunday, May 24.... More

Police are reminding residents to always check identification of visitors after a suspicious incident in Basingstoke on Tuesday, June 2.... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for information after a man indecently exposed himself to a woman in the town on Thursday, June 4.... More

The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane's annual Charity Golf will be held at Sandford Springs Golf Club on Friday 17 July 2009 with a tee off time of 1pm.... More

Julie Rose, of Everest Community College, in Basingstoke, has won the South East Regional title for The Royal Air Force Award for Head Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School.... More

Hampshire County Council is supporting residents in part of Basingstoke to keep potential rogue traders away, with the introduction today (1 June 2009) of the district’s first ‘No Cold Calling Zone’,... More

Skaters, inliners and BMXers in the borough will get a new youth facility off on the right track when it is officially opened on Saturday 30 May.... More

Just after 10pm police received reports of a group of men fighting with a man near to the Anvil in Basingstoke. However when officers arrived there was nobody in the area and nobody has reported the... More

At around 2.50am a 38-year-old man and a 37-year-old man were walking along the underpass beneath the platforms of Basingstoke Train Station.... More

Holiday play schemes, a music project and a young carers group in Basingstoke are just some of the projects to get funding from Hampshire County Council.... More

Police are concerned for the welfare of a man missing from Basingstoke.... More

At around 4.30pm a 15-year-old boy was cycling down Norn Hill when he was chased by a group of teenagers. Two teenage boys from the group then caught up with the victim, punched him in the face and st... More

A whole host of the borough’s charities will join together in June for the Basingstoke Voluntary Services Summer Charity Fayre.... More

Between 3pm and 5.30pm an 83-year-old woman was gardening at her home in Devonshire Place. While she was in the garden someone entered her property via the front door and stole a handbag containing £1... More

A family from Basingstoke has had their home saved from the threat of mortgage repossession thanks to intervention from their local council.... More

As part of noise action week (18 to 21 May) Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is giving residents advice on dealing with noisy neighbours.... More

Sometime during the weekend the grounds of Fort Hill Community School in Kenilworth Road were entered and damage was caused.... More

At around 6.15pm a 30-year-old man returned to his Mitsubishi car which was parked in Morrison’s car park and found that it had been in a collision with a silver Mercedes.... More

Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Chineham on Saturday, May 16. Sometime between 11.15pm and 11.55pm, a 21-year-old man was walking past Chineham Village Hal... More

Cllr Brian Gurden was appointed Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane during the Mayor-making ceremony, held at the council's Civic Offices on Thursday 14 May. His wife Eleanor Gurden will be his Mayoress.... More

Residents across Basingstoke and Deane are being invited to a special question and answer’s event being run by the borough’s safety forum on Wednesday 27 May.... More

At around 3.40pm a 17-year-old girl noticed a man committing an indecent act in the bushes next to the Moose Centre in Churchill Way.... More

At around 4.50pm part of a building in Wella Road was set alight by two teenagers. Damage was caused to the upper lift motor room in the building as a result.... More

Residents are being urged to work with the council to ensure that travellers sited illegally on land in the borough move as quickly as possible if they are causing a nuisance.... More

New sites for Basingstoke Town Football Club (BTFC) will be investigated after plans to move to Down Grange Sports Complex have been deemed unsuitable. Last year Basingstoke and Deane Borough Coun... More

People walking through Crabtree Plantation this July may get the chance to see a very rare butterfly, thanks to a tree planting project undertaken by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Elm tre... More

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 12-year-old was assaulted in Basingstoke on Tuesday, May 12. At around 8.30am the 12-year-old girl was walking to school along Queen Mary Avenue when she... More

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Basingstoke on Sunday, May 10. At around 7.30pm a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl were playing around as they walked through the... More

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Basingstoke on Sunday, May 10. At around 7.30pm a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl were playing around as they walked through the... More

Police in Chineham are holding a neighbourhood surgery to offer residents help and advice. Safer Neighbourhoods officers are holding the event which will include a road safety talk from the Roads... More

People in Popley are being encouraged to show their adventurous side to assist with the creation of an exciting new play area for Basing Wood. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has teamed up w... More

At around 8.35pm a skylight window was broken at Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School in St Michael’s Road. Entry was then gained to the kitchen area and an attempt was made to open a till, but... More

Sometime between 10pm on Sunday and 2pm on Monday St Mary’s Church in Goat Lane was broken into after a window was smashed.... More

Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for information after an indecent assault in the town on Friday, May 1. At around 5.15pm a 15-year-old girl was walking along a footpath between Shakespeare... More

Detectives are appealing for information after a burglary in Basingstoke on Monday, May 4. At around 6.15pm two men broke into the home of a disabled man in Truro Place. The men confronted the man... More

Pothole Busters are back on Basingstoke roads tackling potholes and roadside defects formed from this winter’s extreme cold weather. An extra £1million will be spent across the county, doubling the nu... More

There are eight confirmed cases of swine flu in the UK. Read the latest official advice and find out about the simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and others.... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for information after a fire at a bus shelter in Chineham on Sunday, April 26. At around 7.55pm Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the shelter in the... More

Detectives are appealing for information after an incident in Basingstoke on Friday, April 24. At around 10.30am a 15-year-old girl was walking along the underpass that connects the War Memorial Park... More

As spring is upon us, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued timely advice to all would be ‘Do It Yourself’ enthusiasts.... More

It is now even easier and cheaper for residents in Basingstoke and Deane to save money on heating bills and reduce their carbon footprint – thanks to some generous discounts on the cost of insulating... More

Officers from the North and East OCU public reassurance team have officially closed a house in Basingstoke after a Crack House Closure Order was granted by Alton magistrates under the Anti-Social Beha... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery in the town on Wednesday, April 22.... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a theft in Oakridge on Thursday, April 9. At 3.30pm a 19-year-old woman was walking down a lane adjacent to Vyne Road and talking on her mobi... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a number of burglaries in Kempshott in the early hours of Saturday, April 18. Between 3am and 5am four addresses in Windermere Avenue, two ad... More

Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for information after two robberies in the town on Saturday, April 4. Between 10pm and 11pm a 40-year-old man was walking home along a service road close to... More

Detectives investigating two robberies in Basingstoke on Saturday, April 4 have charged three people.... More

Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Basingstoke between Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31. Sometime overnight between Monday and Tuesday a window was smashed at the rear o... More

Residents in Basingstoke and Deane have a new officer in charge of policing the district as Chief Inspector Cliff Williams takes over the role of District Commander. Ch Insp Williams who replaces C... More

Hampshire residents will soon be able to recycle more materials in their kerbside bin or bag, with the acceptance of Yellow Pages telephone directories for the first time.... More

If you fancy the chance to get fit and while helping woodland wildlife why not join the Forestry Commission for a volunteer day in Basing Wood near Popley during April and May. Volunteering will c... More

Residents and community organisations in the South View area of the town are being urged to have their say on a possible future development in their neighbourhood. The borough council wants to talk... More

Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in the town on Monday, March 30. At around 10.30pm a 54-year-old woman was walking along a lane between Winchester R... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in the town on Thursday, March 19.... More

Officers from the Basingstoke Safer Neighbourhoods Team have joined forces with Brighton Hill Community College to educate pupils about knife crime. The college became the first school in Hampshir... More

People using the town centre will have a chance to give their views on architects’ ideas for giving The Malls shopping area a facelift at an exhibition next week. On Friday 5 December an... More

A new lighting system is to be installed around the perimeter of Basingstoke War Memorial Park so that pedestrians can make even better use of this popular community facility. Thanks to Basingst... More

Residents in Basingstoke are being reminded to think about their personal safety following an attempted robbery in the town on Saturday, November 8.... More

A resident of 19 Barrett Court, Black Dam, who has caused numerous issues for residents from playing music too loud has been prosecuted at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on Monday 3 November.... More

Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in the town on Tuesday, November 4. Sometime between 6.50pm and 7.10pm a 27-year-old man was walking along th... More

Detectives in Basingstoke have released CCTV images of four men they want to speak to in connection with an assault in the town centre. The incident occurred around 3.15am on Sunday, Jul... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after an address in Popley was subject to racially motivated criminal damage. Between Wednesday, October 29 and Saturday, November 1 a group of... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for information after a man exposed himself in the town on Wednesday, October 29. At around 8pm a 26-year-old woman was driving along Pack Lane in Basings... More

Detectives from Hampshire Constabulary’s Major Crime Department investigating the death of Dwayne Ayres have charged three people. Lucy Ayres, 28, of Green Springs, Crondall, Stuart Young,... More

Detectives from Hampshire Constabulary’s Major Crime Department investigating the death of Dwayne Ayres have released five people without charge. Two 21-year-old men, a 19-year-old man, a... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a racist remark was written on the side of a car overnight on Tuesday, October 21. Sometime between midnight and 10am the comment was scra... More

Detectives from Hampshire Constabulary’s Major Crime Department are releasing more information today in connection with the death of a 20-year-old man in Hook. A post mortem examinatio... More

The Mayor's Remembrance Sunday Service will take place on Sunday 9 November 2008. The service will commence at 10.57am with a fly past over the War Memorial by RAF Odiham and, for the first ti... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Cranbourne on Friday, October 10. At around 9.30pm two 16-year-old boys were walking along Kingsmill Road when they were appr... More

Hampshire Constabulary is urging residents to dial 101, Hampshire’s single non-emergency number, if they are being disturbed by flouring, egging or youth nuisance this Halloween. Only call... More

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning ‘have-a-go’ dads to be extra-careful with fireworks this year, or risk putting their friends and family in danger.

The message to those in... More

New statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today reveal a reduction in the numbers of people killed, injured or made ill by work during 2007/08.

Reported major injuries at... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for information following an attempted burglary in the town on Friday, October 24. At around 6.20pm two men tried to force open the front door of an addre... More

As Bonfire Night is upon us, Hampshire Constabulary is urging people to be considerate to others and think about the laws surrounding fireworks.  What should be a festive event can be become a ve... More

Hampshire County Council is offering advice this year on how to keep Halloween fun for youngsters, without the fear of unsafe children’s masks, make-up and costumes. To help paren... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Kempshott on Friday, October 24. At around 10.45pm a 22-year-old man was walking along a path through to Petunia Close wh... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Oakridge on Saturday, October 18. At around 7pm a 23-year-old man was walking along Queen Mary Avenue, close to... More

Support services for victims of domestic violence have been given a cash boost today thanks to a grant from Hampshire County Council. At her decision day Councillor Patricia Banks, Hampshire County... More

Residents and visitors to Basingstoke’s The Malls shopping centre last week (16 October) were given advice on how communities can work together to combat common issues such as crime and anti-soc... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a series of burglaries in Winklebury between Friday, October 17 and Sunday October 19. At around 7.30pm on Friday, a man gained access... More

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is currently looking at ways to support the running of community centres in the borough with a pilot scheme. Currently the majority of community centres are... More

Police in Basingstoke are appealing for information after a burglary at a home in the town on Sunday, October 19. At around 8.20pm a man and a woman forced their way into a house in St Patri... More

Basingstoke and North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust has achieved the highest possible ratings of excellent for ‘quality of services’ and excellent for ‘use of resources’, acco... More

Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses and information following a public order incident in Chineham on Wednesday, October 15. At 4.30pm, officers were called to a disturbance an... More