West Berkshire & North Hampshire
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Easter breaks
Fancy a getaway over Easter? April is the perfect time of the year for a spring break. If you are taking the kids with you, head to Europe during the school holidays to enjoy rising temperatures on the continent. Florida Whether you’re off on a long-haul family holiday with lots of sun, or heading for […]
Honeymoon
Where to go?
Whether you are planning to tie the knot close to home or on the other side of the planet, an amazing honeymoon is something you will never forget.
Maldives
The Maldives, a tropical parad …
Steps to prepare 5 your car for winter
Plummeting temperatures and poor weather mean the number of breakdowns are likely to increase throughout the winter months. So before the worst winter weather takes hold, here are our top tips for bas …
Introducing the new vantage
The successor to a true sporting dynasty.
First used in 1951 on a high-output engine option for the DB2, Vantage was quickly established as a model in its own right. Highlights include the Willia …
Stagecoach change their prices for 2019
Changes to ticket prices from 6th January 2019
Cheaper online tickets!
Following a review of our fares, there will be some new ticket prices for customers travelling across Hampshire, S …
Thornycroft Roundabout improvement
Councillor Rob Humby, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Environment and Transport, has approved the implementation of the A340 Thornycroft Roundabout Improvement Scheme in Basingstoke. …
Revoked taxi driver fined for working without licence
A taxi driver who continued to work after his licence was revoked has been prosecuted by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
Mohsen Arfa, of Margaret Road in Basingstoke, was fined £200, with a £ …
Make the most of the January Sales
Make the most of the January Sales
We all love a bargain and sales save us so much money, right? Yes…but you need to shop smart to take proper advantage of the discounts and to avoid buying thin …
Newbury’s new bus station
The new Bus Station for Newbury.
A ribbon was cut to mark the opening by Councillor Jeanette Clifford, West Berkshire’s Executive Member for Highways and Transport and Richard Benyon MP.
Located …
FREE 1-Hour Parking In Basingstoke Continues!
The free hour’s parking in borough council-run car parks in Basingstoke town centre is set to continue next year, alongside a freeze in daytime short stay parking charges.
Basingstoke and Deane Boro …
£9.5 Million Upgrade To Basingstoke Roads
Thornycroft Roundabout improvement scheme will keep Basingstoke moving
Councillor Rob Humby, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Environment and Transport, has approved the implementatio …
Older and disabled people urged to check bus passes!
Image: Eamonn Kentell
Older and disabled people urged to check bus passes are valid
Hampshire County Council is advising people using concessionary bus passes, an older person’s or a disable …
Line closures – more dates announced
GWR and Network Rail have confirmed more dates when a significant part of the line between Newbury and Reading will be closed. This is to facilitate electrification works, track renewal and ballast wo …
Namaste!
National Curry Week 22nd – 28th October
The first National Curry Week took place in October 1998 and was founded by the late Peter Grove. His vision was to drive awareness and appreciation of th …
Exploring India
Anyone for a Cuppa?
India is one of the largest tea producers in the world, although over 70 percent of its tea is consumed within India itself. Assam and Darjeeling are world famous teas which are gr …
Investing in paths and cycle ways
It was good to see that West Berkshire has the highest rates for walking and cycling across the whole county. Yes, the highest! According to figures published by the Department of Transport, over 85% …
Line closures – more dates announced
GWR and Network Rail have confirmed more dates when a significant part of the line between Newbury and Reading will be closed. This is to facilitate electrification works, track renewal and ballast wo …
Connecting Calcot
West Berkshire Council has teamed up with Reading Buses to improve access for residents in the Royal Avenue and Garston Crescent areas of Calcot.
From 3 September, Reading Buses will run their d …
Holiday comparison site teams up with Dragons’ Den entrepreneur
Ed Hollands, the 24 year old entrepreneur from The Midlands who appeared on the BBC series Dragons’ Den and successfully pitched his company DrivenMedia, has launched his first branded lorry fleet w …
Check before they travel this August Bank Holiday
Passengers across Britain urged to check before they travel this August bank holiday!
More than £84m to be invested this August bank holiday
Railway open for ‘business as usual’ a …