Local Cricket Teams Gear Up for 1pm Showdowns
Cricket fans are in for a treat this Saturday, as all three local teams step up to the crease for their latest league encounters, with all matches scheduled to begin […]
Sports
May 2025
Crime
Golf Clubs and Electric Buggy Stolen in Broad Daylight Outside St. Mary's Church
Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a vehicle parked outside St Mary’s Church in Overton on Thursday afternoon The incident occurred between 3:30pm and 3:35pm, when items
Sports
Overton Cricket Club Weekend Roundup: First XI Clinch Tight Win, Seconds and Thirds Fall Short
It was a day of mixed fortunes for Overton Cricket Club — with the First XI proving their mettle while the Seconds and Thirds will be looking to bounce back
Blog
Lordsfield Swimming Club Reopens After £1.16 Million Refurbishment
After months of renovation work and an investment of £1.16 million, Lordsfield Swimming Club will reopen its doors this afternoon, marking a major milestone for the community. The grand reopening
Overton
South Western Railway Moves into Public Ownership On Sunday
From Sunday 25 May 2025, train services operating through Overton will officially come under public ownership as South Western Railway (SWR) is transferred to a government-run operator. The change follows
Overton
Overton School Gears Up for Summer Fete Extravaganza – Volunteers Needed!
With just one month to go until the highly anticipated Overton Primary School Summer Fete, the organising committee is issuing a heartfelt call for volunteers to help make this year’s
Overton Tennis Club
Overton Tennis Club Announces Autumn Junior Training Programme
If you’ve got a budding tennis star at home, or just a youngster keen to try something new, then Overton Tennis Club has just the thing for you! This friendly,
Crime
Attempted Break-In at The Red Lion – Appeal for Information
An attempted break-in occurred at The Red Lion public house in Overton at approximately 3:30am this morning. Two individuals were captured on CCTV footage trying to gain access to the
Public Transport
Roadworks to Close Part of B3400 Near Oakley – Bus Diversions in Place
Drivers and bus passengers are being advised to plan ahead next week as essential roadworks will see a stretch of the B3400 closed for up to two days. From 5:00am
Overton
Testbourne Community School Charges Ahead with New EV Charging Points
Testbourne Community School is driving forward with its commitment to sustainability by installing four brand-new electric vehicle (EV) charging points at the front of the school grounds. Powered by renewable
Overton Radio
Overton Radio Flash Briefings Return to Alexa – Now Fully Automated!
We’re back on Alexa – and this time, it’s even better. After a brief pause, Overton Radio’s flash briefings are once again available for Amazon Alexa users. The previous version
Overton Music Festival
Call for Volunteers: Join the Team Behind the Village’s First-Ever Family Music Festival, 6th–8th June
The countdown is on to the village’s inaugural Music Festival, taking place at the Community Centre from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June—and organisers are calling on the community to
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