Aldi’s newest store was officially opened in Basingstoke by Olympic silver medallist Frances Houghton on Thursday morning, in front of a crowd of excited local shoppers.

Bakers are being called on to bake the world a better place this October and help raise vital funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK.

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.

Green-fingered residents in the Hatch Warren area can look forward to putting down roots when new allotments are created in Beggarwood Park.

Whether it's a regular event or a special occasion you will find lots of options for eating out in Basingstoke.

Basingstoke has fine Public Houses and Bars awaiting your pleasure. There are few things better on a cold winter evening or a chilly weekend than to visit mein host for a warming bite to eat or a drink or two in convivial surroundings or to get out and party.

St Valentine’s Day falls on 14th February, now is the Time to Show How Much You Love Someone in your Life. But, who was St Valentine?

Christmas revellers in Basingstoke are advised to be careful how they travel home after a festive night out.

Brainchild and central passion of Thian and David Wyatt, the Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant has brought exceptional Thai Cuisine to Basingstoke for over ten years now, during which time this wonderful eatery has earned a fine reputation amongst their many satisfied customers and gained them The thebestof Business of the Year Awards: Best Thai Restaurant in the UK and a Certificate of Excellence courtesy of TripAdvisor.

Looking for a great night out? Cool live music, fabulous atmosphere and great food, champagne and cocktails are blended to make certain that Rhu Bar Basingstoke is the No1 place to go.