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The charging hub, with 44 chargers, 870 solar panels, and on-site battery storage, is the UK's largest ultra-rapid charging facility
Basingstoke company wins national awards for EV charging hub
InstaVolt’s Winchester Superhub, the UK’s largest ultra-rapid charging facility, was named Charging Destination of the Year at the 2025 EVIES…
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October 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The charging hub, with 44 chargers, 870 solar panels, and on-site battery storage, is the UK's largest ultra-rapid charging facility
Planning officers labelled the units as ‘visually intrusive’
Top of Town shop ordered to remove 'monstrosity' rooftop freezers
A retroactive planning application for the installation of freezer units on the rooftop of a supermarket at the Top of Town has been refused by a…
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October 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Planning officers labelled the units as ‘visually intrusive’
It has been closed since November 2024
Ice rink to reopen as Basingstoke Bison set for first home game
Basingstoke’s ice rink will be reopening in October, after being closed since November 2024, for the first Basingstoke Bison home game.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It has been closed since November 2024
Brilliant!
Exclusive new private lounge area opened by Harry Potter actor ahead of sell-out show
A HARRY Potter actress officially opened a new private lounge area at a Basingstoke theatre which offers customers the chance to make their visit…
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September 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Brilliant!
It promises a workout space with 'industry leading' equipment, including an Eleiko functional zone for fitness training and a sprint/sled track
24-hour gym with 'cutting-edge equipment' opens in business park
On its website, the company announced that the facility is now open, offering 'cutting-edge equipment, stylish interiors and an incredible…
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September 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It promises a workout space with 'industry leading' equipment, including an Eleiko functional zone for fitness training and a sprint/sled track
It has hot water, shampoo and conditioner, flea treatment, built-in drying facilities and a built-in ramp
Self-service dog wash opens at popular riverside pub in first for town
M&M Dog Wash, owned by residents Monica Fenner and Leah Walton, opened on Sunday, September 7, to a 'huge turnout'.
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September 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It has hot water, shampoo and conditioner, flea treatment, built-in drying facilities and a built-in ramp
It comes just one day after flags were removed from lampposts and railings
Dozens of England and Union flags attached to red man roundabout
Dozens of England and Union flags have been attached to Basingstoke roundabouts as part of Operation: Raise the Colours.,
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September 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It comes just one day after flags were removed from lampposts and railings
Residents are invited to have their say
Public meeting to discuss Down Grange golf course proposals
A public meeting is being held this week to discuss the proposals to build a six-hole pitch and putt golf course at Down Grange.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Residents are invited to have their say
It has nearly hit its target
'We cannot thank you enough' - Thousands raised to help hockey club after fire
my name is Claire and I am the vice-chair and junior section lead at Basingstoke HC. Today 1st September we were alerted to a fire at our club house…
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September 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It has nearly hit its target
The top floor will include three full-sized pool tables, darts, shuffleboard AND karaoke rooms 😲
Town Centre nightclub's revamp to 'family-friendly entertainment hub' almost complete
A Basingstoke nightclub’s new refurbishment into a ‘family-friendly sport and entertainment hub’ is almost complete.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The top floor will include three full-sized pool tables, darts, shuffleboard AND karaoke rooms 😲
What a shame
Popular coffee shop suddenly closes without warning
Costa Coffee in Rooksdown, Basingstoke, has closed until further notice.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
What a shame
Not a long wait now!
Re-opening date announced for ice rink after refurbishment
Planet Ice has announced Basingstoke’s ice rink will be reopening in September, after being closed since November 2024.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Not a long wait now!
The funding will support upgrades to specially adapted beds, rooms, and technology, to ensure patients receive care in comfortable, dignified surroundings
Hospice to receive more than quarter of a million pounds in funding boost
St Michael's Hospice will receive more than £250,000 in new funding from the government.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The funding will support upgrades to specially adapted beds, rooms, and technology, to ensure patients receive care in comfortable, dignified surroundings
'The fact they have done this on the most used green area in Basingstoke is totally unacceptable'
'Terror' as masked men race at high speeds on playing fields late at night
Residents have reported their 'terror' as masked men raced cars late at night on the playing fields in Winklebury, Basingstoke.
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July 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
'The fact they have done this on the most used green area in Basingstoke is totally unacceptable'
Sounds fantastic! Have your kids signed up?
Summer reading challenge connecting storytelling and nature
Children taking part will have access to a range of books as well as resources and activities.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sounds fantastic! Have your kids signed up?
It has served the community for over 11 years
Long-standing gadget repair shop relocates in Basingstoke town centre
A well-known gadget repair and sales shop in Basingstoke is on the move after more than a decade at its original location.
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July 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
It has served the community for over 11 years
Its daytime business ‘never recovered’ since Covid
Popular Basingstoke bar announces changes after 'emotional and difficult time'
The Tea Bar in Basingstoke has announced that they will be closing during the daytime as their daytime business ‘never recovered’ since COVID.
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July 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Its daytime business ‘never recovered’ since Covid
Exciting!
Road in Basingstoke to be closed for filming
A road in Basingstoke will be temporarily shut for filming.
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July 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Exciting!
There are also plans for a country park
More than 1,000 new homes and primary school plans for the borough revealed
Basingstoke’s surrounding areas may be changing as two new planning applications reveal proposals for more than 1,000 new homes, a primary school…
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July 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
There are also plans for a country park
He was also taking photographs
Police appealing for witnesses after man seen exposing himself in Basingstoke
We are appealing for information following an exposure incident in Basingstoke.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
He was also taking photographs
Luke Murphy made history in 2024, clutching victory as he was elected the first Labour MP in Basingstoke
’I've tried to be a strong voice for Basingstoke': MP one-year on since historic win
Luke Murphy made history in 2024, clutching victory as he was elected the first Labour MP in Basingstoke during the general election on July 4.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Luke Murphy made history in 2024, clutching victory as he was elected the first Labour MP in Basingstoke
'This game is a celebration of my happy memories living next to the M3 motorway'
Zombie game set in 'smouldering ruins' of Basingstoke to launch on PlayStation 5
'Welcome to Basingstoke' was created by game developers Puppygames, launching to top reviews as a computer game in 2018.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
'This game is a celebration of my happy memories living next to the M3 motorway'
Countess Mountbatten of Burma will cut the ribbon at the site
New oncology centre to officially open at Basingstoke hospital
Greenham Oncology Centre is set to open tomorrow in Dinwoodie Drive, by Basingstoke Hospital.
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July 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Countess Mountbatten of Burma will cut the ribbon at the site