'Don't be alarmed' say organisers ahead of cricket match featuring 40 Santas
Appleshaw will kick off its festive celebrations on Sunday, November 24, with residents advised not to be alarmed if they spot a host of Santa's running around the village.
Family business buys window merchants in quest to become 'one-stop shop'
The company, now run by Tom Elliott, the family's sixth generation to take the helm, acquired Futuremost Group Limited, which installs and makes windows at its case in Portsmouth.
MP calls for clamp down on companies 'ripping off' leaseholders
The Labour Member of Parliament has formed a campaign group with 33 other MPs calling for the managing director of FirstPort, Martin King, to challenge 'the standards of service' being delivered.
Heartbreak as organisers forced to cancel Christmas market due to storm
The Christmas Extravaganza was scheduled to take place in the village on Sunday, November 24, however, it was cancelled just days before due to forecasted strong winds.
Reindeer Run's route moved fully indoors due to concerns over Storm Bert
The run sees participants don reindeer antlers and festive jumpers to run or walk the 3k route, originally scheduled to start at 9am inside Festival Place before venturing outside the shopping centre.
Homebase in Basingstoke put up for sale after concerns about store's future
The chain collapsed into administration earlier this month, with Teneo appointed to manage the struggling Homebase chain after it suffered financial difficulties linked to declining consumer spending, high inflation, and supply chain disruptions.
Plans to demolish Poundstretcher and build new theatre submitted
Test Valley Borough Council has submitted a planning application to demolish the former Poundstretcher unit at the entrance of the Chantry Centre.
This is when heavy rain will hit Andover as Storm Bert hits this weekend
HEAVY rain brought by Storm Bert is set to batter the UK this weekend, but when are you expected to have to bring out your umbrella in Basingstoke?
This is when heavy rain will hit Basingstoke as Storm Bert forecast to batter country
The Met Office has forecast that the town will be hit with rain on Saturday and Sunday, following the frost that saw snowfall over the area.
