The River Test by Whitchurch.

Council declares rights for rivers in Basingstoke and Deane

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has strengthened its commitment to protect rivers and streams in northern Hampshire.

Fields at Old Down, Hatch Warren.

Work begins to declare Old Down a local nature reserve

Work is now underway to make Old Down in Basingstoke the borough’s newest local nature reserve.

New Aquadrome CGI

Vision for new landmark leisure destination unveiled

The first look at the new energy-efficient water and leisure complex to replace the Aquadrome in Basingstoke has been revealed.

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