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  • European election count underway

    THIS year's European elections were not meant to happen in the UK. But in less the 24 hours residents will find out the names of the new 73 MEPs who will represent the country in Europe. Counting is now under way, with the results expected

  • TV presenter shares tips for growing a rural business

    A FARMING personality has shared his top tips for successfully growing a rural business. Farmer, author and television presenter Adam Henson paid a visit to Newlyns Farm in Hook on Thursday, 9 May where an event was hosted by Lloyds Bank Agriculture

  • Parish chairman bids farewell after five years in role

    THE chairman of a parish council has bid farewell after a five-year stint in the role. Jon Hale had been the chairman of Odiham Parrish Council for the past five years, but at a meeting on May 13, he handed over the reins to his successor Councillor

  • Party time as preschool celebrates landmark birthday

    FAMILIES and friends took part in an afternoon of activities as Overton Preschool Playgroup staged its 40th birthday party. The event, which took place at St Mary’s Hall on Saturday had pre-school attendees, both past and present, get involved in

  • ARK DAY: Schools show their backing for the cause

    SCHOOLS in Basingstoke and Deane will be supporting an important cause next month when they take part in a huge fundraising drive. Pupils and staff at various local schools will be taking part in Ark Day on June 21, helping to make a big difference

  • Car wash at supermarket proposal cleans up at third attempt

    A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build a valet car wash in Morrisons car park has been approved at the third time of asking. Proposals to install a car washing facility with a canopy and portable building within the car park of Morrisons, in Worting Road