Hampshire

Father Christmas takes residence in East Woodhay

Forget Lapland. You can now visit Santa in his very own grotto in East Woodhay.

Artist celebrates wedding anniversary by exhibiting work in town she got engaged

An artist from Woolton Hill is celebrating her wedding anniversary by exhibiting some of her work in the place where she got engaged.

Record attendance for Tadley Christmas tree light switch on

Hundreds of Tadley residents took to the streets to celebrate the start of the festive season at the town’s Christmas tree light switch on event.

Kingsclere’s eldest resident celebrates 105th birthday

Kingsclere’s eldest resident celebrated her 105th birthday earlier this month at a special party surrounded by her friends.

Convenience store employee arrested and detained by Immigration Enforcement

An employee at a convenience store has been arrested by Immigration Enforcement officers and is currently being held in immigration detention.

Police issue appeal after West Berkshire suffers worst burglary crimewave in 12 years

Police have launched a witness appeal after West Berkshire has been hit by its worst burglary crimewave in 12 years.

Garbage trucks to run on biofuel from next spring

Rubbish and recycling bin collections are set to get greener thanks to a drive from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to cut carbon emissions.

Plans to build 300 homes south of Newbury withdrawn

Controversial plans to build 300 homes just south of Newbury in Bishops Green have been withdrawn.

Christmas is coming to Highclere Castle

The festive season will kick off at Highclere Castle with three days of Christmas castle tours and shopping at the beginning of December.

More than 80 items repaired at first ever community repair café service

Over 80 broken but beloved household items were fixed at the first ever meeting of the Baughurst Repair Café.

Council launches £440,000 fund to support rural organisations and businesses

Community organisations and businesses can now apply for capital funding for projects to support rural areas of North Hampshire.

Peter Pan panto comes to Kingsclere

Prepare to take a trip to Neverland during this year’s Christmas pantomime performances by the Kingsclere Players.

Brewery creates 14 different beers in 6 months since launch

A brewing company that launched six months ago has already created 14 different beers and is delivering them to customers throughout the country.

Village society presents cheque of more than £1,500 to mental health charity

The Highclere Society presented a cheque of more than £1,500 to Time to Walk West Berkshire at its AGM last week.

Memorial service to remember those who have lost their lives on the road

Families of people who have lost their lives on the road will take part in a special service this weekend to commemorate their loved ones.

Council launches petition to have SID installed on 50mph road

Newtown Parish Council has launched a petition to have a speed indicator device installed on the B4640—better known as the Newtown Straight.

Community repair café opens for business this weekend

The Baughurst Repair Café will have its grand opening at Heath End Village Hall this weekend.

Conference focuses on mental wellbeing of small business owners

Over 45 small business owners came together for a mental health and small business conference in Kingsclere last month.

Village pub reportedly re-opening under new management this weekend

A Baughurst pub is reportedly re-opening under new management this weekend.

Charity ball raises £14,000 for child health services

Over 100 guests danced and dined at a black tie charity ball to fundraise for Hampshire Hospitals Charity last month

School unveils new outdoor classroom

A primary school has unveiled its new outdoor woodland classroom which it hopes will have a huge positive impact on the wellbeing of its pupils.

Hampshire

Father Christmas takes residence in East Woodhay

Artist celebrates wedding anniversary by exhibiting work in town she got engaged

Artist celebrates wedding anniversary by exhibiting work in town she got engaged

Record attendance for Tadley Christmas tree light switch on

Record attendance for Tadley Christmas tree light switch on

Kingsclere’s eldest resident celebrates 105th birthday

Kingsclere’s eldest resident celebrates 105th birthday

Convenience store employee arrested and detained by Immigration Enforcement

Convenience store employee arrested and detained by Immigration Enforcement

Police issue appeal after West Berkshire suffers worst burglary crimewave in 12 years

Police issue appeal after West Berkshire suffers worst burglary crimewave in 12 years

Garbage trucks to run on biofuel from next spring

Garbage trucks to run on biofuel from next spring

Plans to build 300 homes south of Newbury withdrawn