Basingstoke Latest News (Hampshire, England)

At the tender age of 32, Ben Brooks, the Head Chef at the family-owned and run Balmer Lawn Hotel and Spa in the New Forest, is celebrating 10 years at the stove.

Independent UK tour operator Fleewinter, has introduced two new itineraries that focus on travelling by train, in response to customers who are seeking more sustainable holidays to combat carbon emissions.

From the 15 to 20 September, a unique cultural ritual known as Ma'nene' is scheduled to take place in the highlands of Toraja in Indonesia.

Circular Building Solutions Ltd launches expanded range to meet growing demand for sustainable, flooring installations designed for disassembly.

Fleewinter is offering families the chance to have a half price, week-long, luxury sailing holidays in Corfu, aboard its luxury 64ft yacht, Lunous, this coming summer.

Cambodia has completed construction of the new National Highway 10, which runs from the eastern side of Lake Tonle Sap to the southern coast near Koh Kong, through the Cardamom Mountains region.

Independent luxury specialist Corinthian Travel, has created a 10-day, privately chauffeured holiday to Tunisia, which showcases the country's highlights and its growing collection of boutique hotels and luxury guesthouses.

The four-star Balmer Lawn Hotel, one of the New Forest's most iconic and beloved properties, is proud to announce the grand opening of its New Forest Spa & Wellness Centre on 9th May 2025.

Asia specialist Bamboo Travel has welcomed Virgin Atlantic's announcement, that it is to commence a daily direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Seoul, from 29th March 2026.

The New Forest Food Festival will take place on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August, at the Hinton Admiral Event Field, on the Hinton Admiral Estate. The Cookery Demonstration Tent will be run by Hampshire Fare, and the Food Festival organisers.

Fleewinter is offering savings of around £850 per person on its luxury two-centre Plains and Falls trip to Zambia, staying in two of the country's finest camps.

Former Michelin-starred chef-patron Bryan Webb, of Tyddyn Llan in North Wales, has decided to pick up his apron for three months and return to the stove at Covino in Chester.

Award-winning independent Asia specialist Bamboo Travel has launched a new programme to Uzbekistan, with three suggested private tours ranging from 13 to 17 days in duration.

NEW: Vineyards & Valleys: Armenia Uncorked: One week from £2650 Corinthian Travel has created the ultimate itinerary for wine buffs: Vineyards & Valleys, Armenia uncorked.

Independent UK tour operator, Fleewinter, has launched Private Skippered Charter holidays aboard two of its three 64ft luxury yachts based in Corfu, Argentous and Lunous, for 2025.  Both  yachts sleep up to eight people.

The Trans Bhutan Trail is a 403-kilometre path that crosses from east to west, stretching from Haa to Trashigang and crossing 27 gewogs (villages), and across nine dzongkhags (districts).

Corinthian Travel has several itineraries designed for families with older children, including Oman Family Holiday with Teenagers which is perfect for the forthcoming February half term holiday..

Wawa Massage Therapy has expanded its range of services to serve the local community better.

Introducing the Evolve BLACK Commercial Espresso Machine Package - supplied, installed and supported... We can also offer other commercial espresso machines on similar all-inclusive packages, including 3 group, 4 group and lever espresso machines.

Kasbah d'Eau is now fully-open and welcoming guests in the surf village of Sidi Kaouki, 10 miles south of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast of Morocco.   The hotel directly overlooks one of the finest beaches in Morocco, which stretches for over 10km.

Bamboo Travel's new 14-night China to Laos by Train tour is an overland journey from Kunming, the capital of China's Yunnan province, to Vientiane, Laos' tiny and laid-back capital city, travelling as much as possible by the new, high-speed train.

UK tour operator Fleewinter has announced the latest addition to its ever-growing portfolio of countries: The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.

Wawa Massage Therapy, the best massage therapy centre in Basingstoke, now offers various specialised massage services to promote relaxation and healing, including deep tissue, sports, hot stone, and relaxing massages.

The V&A museum in London's South Kensington, is opening a new, major exhibition celebrating the extraordinary creative output and internationalist culture of the Golden Age of the Mughal Court (about 1560 – 1660) during the reigns of its most...

After several delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum will have a soft opening of its first 12 main galleries on October 16, 2024.

New Wawa Massage Therapy, the best massage therapy service provider in Basingstoke, proudly introduces its Sports Massage Services, which are tailored for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Bamboo Travel's 11-night North Vietnam in Style includes a three-night stay at the recently opened Avana Retreat in Mai Chau, providing a rare opportunity to enjoy luxury in a deep, remote location.

Fleewinter, the independent tour operating company which offers tailor-made holidays to over 60 countries around the globe, has launched a programme to Madagascar.

The iconic four-star Balmer Lawn Hotel in the village of Brockenhurst, in the New Forest, is staging its first comedy night on Friday 13th September 2024.

To celebrate the forthcoming opening of the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the world-renowned Egyptologist D. Zahi Hawass, will be giving a series of exclusive lectures, followed by a book signing and dinner (at the museum).

The New Forest has 140 miles of off-road gravel tracks largely thanks to disused logging trails – more than anywhere else in the UK. This means safe cycling for young and old alike, and a perfect way in which to discover the National Park.