Single bus fares to increase to £3
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that England’s cap on bus fares will be increased to £3, marking a rise from the current £2 limit. This new fare ceiling […]
Village News
October 2024
Overton
Lordsfield Swimming Club seeks volunteers
With work at Lordsfield Swimming Club continuing into autumn, the management team are turning their attention to planning for next year’s reopening and thinking in particular about recruiting volunteers. The
Overton Radio
Introducing The Acoustic Hour on Overton Radio!
We’re thrilled to introduce The Acoustic Hour, a brand-new show on Overton Radio airing on the last Monday of every month, starting on October 28th from 7pm to 8pm! Join
Business
Co-op reopens after power outage
The Co-op has reopened today following an unexpected power outage yesterday that forced the store to temporarily close. Shoppers can now access the store, but management has advised that stock
Business
New microbrewery approved by borough council
Plans to turn the former Hobbs Hairdressers on the High Street into a microbrewery have been approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Ben and Becky Benton, who are behind
Crime
Police investigating burglary at Spar shop
Police are investigating an incident of burglary that occured at the Spar shop on Greyhound Lane between 2.30am and 2.45am this morning. The offenders crashed their vehicle into the building,
Education
New home and bright future for popular Overton preschool.
Overton children will continue to enjoy access to outstanding early years education following the village preschool’s move to a new home at the heart of the community. The popular Overton
Village Events
ODS panto tickets to go on sale.
Tickets for Overton Dramatic Society’s upcoming pantomime “The Grinch, the Panto” go on sale on Saturday 19th October, between 10am and 1pm in the Overton Community Square. When the miserly
Village Events
Tickets on sale for Overton Fireworks Night
Advance tickets are now available for the Overton School Association’s fireworks night. The event is taking place at Overton Primary School on Saturday, November 9th. Overton Radio’s Rob Francis and
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