An oasis of tranquillity was unveiled in Basingstoke’s War Memorial Park when the long-awaited Peace Garden was officially opened on Friday 21 September.

NewRiver REIT (NewRiver) is inviting members of the community to share their views and ideas on what the future may bring for the proposed £300 million transformation of Basingstoke Leisure Park.

In a bid to protect the borough’s future economic wellbeing, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is proposing to remove permitted development rights for the change of use of buildings from commercial to residential at its key business parks at Basing View, Chineham Business Park and Hampshire International Business Park.

A Basingstoke charity that champions young people has received one of the highest royal seals of approval.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s dog warden Laura Yeates has been awarded gold for the fourth year running in recognition of her tireless work with stray animals.

Descendants of Basingstoke serviceman who died in the First World War are being sought to commemorate the Armistice Day centenary in the borough.

Our love of the banana is thanks largely to Fyffes who have been bringing fruit into Britain for generations. Exotic fruit that is now commonplace in fruit bowls throughout the UK include Pineapples and Melons due to Fyffes.

Visitors can see examples of local history drawn from the soil beneath our feet by archaeologists over many years.

The Easter School Holidays are almost upon us, parents and carers will be searching for things to do with the children, we have one outstanding opportunity for good clean entertainment in the fresh air right in our midst.

It’s back! Basingstoke Variety Show returns this autumn and promises to be bigger and better than ever.