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County council could increase its council tax by 15 per cent

Cash-strapped Hampshire County Council could slap its residents with a huge 15 per cent council tax increase if the government agrees to its plans.

Plans to build three homes on land next to rural pub dismissed on appeal

Plans to build three homes on land next to a rural pub have been dismissed on appeal.

NHS trust steps down critical incident in two of its hospitals

An NHS trust has this morning stepped down the critical incident it declared in two of its hospitals last week.

Veterinary clinic re-opens following refurbishment

A veterinary clinic has re-opened for business following a period of refurbishment.

Council asks landowners to come forward with sites suitable for future development

Landowners are being asked by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to come forward with sites that may be suitable for future development.

Devolution is happening – county council confirms transformative local government plans

Devolution is happening – that’s the message from Hampshire County Council as it agrees to go ahead with plans which would transform local government.

Critical incident declared at two hospitals for second time in space of a month

Two hospitals have declared a critical incident this morning (Tuesday), meaning they have no capacity to admit further patients at this time.

County council to decide whether it wants to take part in fast track devolution programme

Hampshire County Council will decide this week if it wishes to be one of the first local authorities to secure devolution for the county.

My Newbury: Sycamore trees and sheep between Watership Down and Ladle Hill

This picture of Sycamore trees and sheep between Watership Down and Ladle Hill was taken by Edward McNaghten on a walk above Burghclere.

Heavy snow warning issued for this weekend

Heavy snow may cause some disruption over the weekend.

Man due in court after New Year’s Day altercation

A man has been charged with two assault offences after an altercation in the early hours of New Year ’s Day.

Record numbers join charity winter walk

More than 100 people joined a village’s 40th annual Christmas walk in aid of charity.

Borough to celebrate 250 years since Jane Austen’s birth

A year-long programme of events to celebrate the life and works of one of literature’s most beloved authors has been launched.

Police welcome new leader to rural and priority crime team

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has welcomed a new leader for Basingstoke and Deane’s rural and priority crime team.

School donates more than 200 Christmas presents to local children in need

A secondary school has donated more than 200 presents to children in need this Christmas.

Hampshire likely to be in ‘vanguard’ of counties to go unitary, mayoral elections could take place in 2026

Hampshire is likely to be in the “vanguard” of areas affected by the government’s local council reorganisation plans.

21-year-old stars in new Amazon Prime series alongside gold-winning Paralympian

A young woman from Highclere has featured prominently in a new Amazon Prime series focused on increasing inclusivity in sport.

Santa Claus opens new room at village hall

Santa Claus himself brought the magic of Christmas to the villages of Bishops Green and Ecchinswell.

Government demands 4,500 more houses to be built on top of 12,500 already planned in district

The Government has demanded an extra 4,500 more houses be built in Basingstoke and Deane over the next 15 years, on top of the 12,500 already planned.

History society hopes to refurbish church roof before the building’s 150th birthday

A history society is raising awareness about the long and interesting history of a local church in order to raise funds to refurbish its roof.

Popular town swimming pool to re-open tomorrow

The swimming pool at Tadley Health and Fitness Centre will re-open tomorrow ahead of schedule following an extensive refurbishment project.

Hampshire

County council could increase its council tax by 15 per cent

Plans to build three homes on land next to rural pub dismissed on appeal

Plans to build three homes on land next to rural pub dismissed on appeal

NHS trust steps down critical incident in two of its hospitals

NHS trust steps down critical incident in two of its hospitals

Veterinary clinic re-opens following refurbishment

Veterinary clinic re-opens following refurbishment

Council asks landowners to come forward with sites suitable for future development

Council asks landowners to come forward with sites suitable for future development

Devolution is happening – county council confirms transformative local government plans

Devolution is happening – county council confirms transformative local government plans

Critical incident declared at two hospitals for second time in space of a month

Critical incident declared at two hospitals for second time in space of a month

County council to decide whether it wants to take part in fast track devolution programme

County council to decide whether it wants to take part in fast track devolution programme

My Newbury: Sycamore trees and sheep between Watership Down and Ladle Hill

My Newbury: Sycamore trees and sheep between Watership Down and Ladle Hill

Heavy snow warning issued for this weekend

Heavy snow warning issued for this weekend

Man due in court after New Year’s Day altercation

Man due in court after New Year’s Day altercation

Record numbers join charity winter walk

Record numbers join charity winter walk

Borough to celebrate 250 years since Jane Austen’s birth

Borough to celebrate 250 years since Jane Austen’s birth

Police welcome new leader to rural and priority crime team

Police welcome new leader to rural and priority crime team

School donates more than 200 Christmas presents to local children in need

School donates more than 200 Christmas presents to local children in need

Hampshire likely to be in ‘vanguard’ of counties to go unitary, mayoral elections could take place in 2026

Hampshire likely to be in ‘vanguard’ of counties to go unitary, mayoral elections could take place in 2026

21-year-old stars in new Amazon Prime series alongside gold-winning Paralympian

21-year-old stars in new Amazon Prime series alongside gold-winning Paralympian

Santa Claus opens new room at village hall

Santa Claus opens new room at village hall

Government demands 4,500 more houses to be built on top of 12,500 already planned in district

Government demands 4,500 more houses to be built on top of 12,500 already planned in district

History society hopes to refurbish church roof before the building’s 150th birthday

History society hopes to refurbish church roof before the building’s 150th birthday

Popular town swimming pool to re-open tomorrow

Popular town swimming pool to re-open tomorrow

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