Basingstoke News and Events
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See what's On in Basingstoke. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats on in Basingstoke Local News
Basingstoke News 9th August 2025
Sensational show celebrating the music of Billy Joel coming to Basingstoke
Following sold out tours across the UK and Europe, celebrated singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are heading to Basingstoke with the sensational award-winning show The Billy Joel…
Basingstoke News 31st May 2022
Educating the nation – local care home launches guide to create dementia-friendly community
A care home in Basingstoke is launching a free guide to support people whose loved ones have been diagnosed with dementia to mark Dementia Action Week. A poll of…
Basingstoke News 15th June 2019
Reading College Open Event – Saturday 22 June 2019, 9.30am-12.30pm
Reading College invites you to attend our upcoming spring Open Event. If you have already chosen the course for you, or are unsure of what you would like to do,…
Basingstoke News 7th October 2018
The River & Rowing Museum turns 20
2018 marks the 20th birthday of the River & Rowing Museum, and we have opened an exciting exhibition to celebrate. 8th September 2018 @ 10:00 am – 28th October 2018…
Basingstoke News 20th June 2017
East Reading Festival to bring community together this weekend
Thousands of visitors are expected in Palmer Park for a day of family fun on 25th of June, Sunday. Dance, food and fun from all communities will be the cornerstone…
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- Public meeting organised to tackle homelessness crisis in Readingby james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge on 12th February 2026 at 5:00 am
A public meeting has been organised to tackle the homelessness crisis in Reading, as people are resorting to sleeping in tents.
- What will happen to the restaurants at The Oracle after plans for 400 homes approvedby james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge on 12th February 2026 at 5:00 am
Just two restaurants remain of the six that were put at risk due to the changes at The Oracle in Reading- and their days are numbered as well.
- Hong Konger café and kitchen opens in Reading town centreby james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge on 11th February 2026 at 12:30 pm
A Chinese café and kitchen specialising in Cantonese cuisine has opened in an off-the-beaten-track location in Reading town centre.
- New hotel plan in the heart of Reading town centre officially approvedby james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge on 9th February 2026 at 12:30 pm
A plan for a new Airbnb style apartment-hotel in the heart of Reading town centre has officially been approved.
- Decision made on huge plan to add more than 400 flats to The Oracle shopping centreby james.aldridge@newsquest.co.uk | James Aldridge on 5th February 2026 at 12:30 pm
A landmark decision that will change the future of The Oracle in Reading forever, adding more than 400 flats, has been approved.
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