Amazon: Dumped Parcels, Dumped Standards
What happened in our village over the last 24 hours should never happen anywhere. Two separate bags of Amazon deliveries were found dumped, away from people’s homes, abandoned as if […]
Business
December 2025
Overton
Overton Dramatic Society invites new members to magical new production
Overton Dramatic Society is preparing its next show, Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs. The group is inviting anyone curious about getting involved to
Overton
Santa Racing returns to the Greyhound
The festive season will burst into life on Friday 19 December as Santa Racing returns for another night of fun and mayhem. The event takes place at The Greyhound, with
Overton Radio
Overton Radio unwraps its Christmas schedule
This Christmas and New Year, Overton Radio is your soundtrack to the season. From familiar routines to proper end-of-year celebrations, we have the holidays covered from start to finish. Up
Overton
St. Michael’s Hospice Extends Christmas Opening and Announces Big Sale Day
Shoppers still have time to pick up Christmas bargains at St. Michael’s Hospice, with the shop open until 6pm today. The hospice has also confirmed a Big Sale Day on
Business
Local pubs react to 'unaffordable' rates increases
The recent shakeup of business rates could have a severe effect on our local pubs. The rise in business rates for pubs is going to have a profound effect on
Basingstoke
Campaigners Rally as New Plan Revives Proposal for 4,250-Home ‘Popham Garden Village’
Campaigners fighting to save Popham Airfield say time is running out for supporters to make their voices heard, as a new public consultation gets under way on plans to turn
Overton
Junk Jodie Hosts Christmas Wreath Workshop at Emporia
Emporia will host a Christmas wreath-making workshop with award-winning artist Junk Jodie on Monday 15 December, from 4pm to 5pm. The session invites children aged 4 to 9 to build
Overton
Santa Float Route Set for December 13th as Overton Youth FC Gears Up for Festive Fundraiser
Overton Youth FC has confirmed the route for this year’s Santa Float, which will take to the streets on Saturday 13 December. The annual event will begin in Berrydown at
Sports
Overton United’s Winning Run Ends at Hedge End Town
Overton United saw their ten-match winning streak come to an end on Saturday with a 2–1 defeat away at Hedge End Town. The result marks their first league loss of
Overton
Church Windows Return Next Week as Bell Repairs Bring Unexpected Costs
The restoration project at St. Mary’s Church reaches a key milestone next week as the historic windows return to the building. The installation will take place from Monday lunchtime, 8
Sports
Overton Rugby Club Set for Home Clash Against Ventnor at Odd Ball Lane
Overton Rugby Club will return to home turf this weekend as they prepare to face Ventnor in a Counties 3 Hampshire league fixture. The match will take place at Odd
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