Basingstoke Latest News (Hampshire, England)

Following the recent news about Magawa, an African giant pouched rat, who was awarded a gold medal for his work sniffing out 39 landmines and 28 unexploded munitions in his career, working as one of Apopo's HeroRATS in Siem Reap, Apopo have now added...

Ahead of the New Forest Food & Drink Fortnight which runs from 16-29 November, the family-owned-and-run, four-star, Balmer Lawn Hotel has opened a new pop-up restaurant called The Lodge Kitchen & Bar.

The Coronavirus has got everyone thinking about their personal space, not just at home, but also when it comes to holiday choices; wide open spaces suddenly seem more appealing than crowded cities and Corinthian Travel's Walking in Cappadocia holiday...

Following the easing of Government restrictions, the annual Lymington Seafood Festival is to take place from Saturday 29th – Monday 31st August at Bath Road Park, Lymington.

The New Forest Tour has received the 'We're Good to Go' tourism industry consumer mark, meaning they are ready to welcome guests back safely, following Covid-19 rules and regulations.*  The tour will run from now until Bank Holiday Monday, 31...

A brand-new luxurious train experience – the Vietage – has just been introduced to run from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An in Vietnam to the emerging beach resorts of Qui Nhon.

Whilst the UK Government is currently sending mixed messages about overnight cruising, Bamboo Travel is delighted to present some daytime river outings that offer a great river experience and may be more enticing than an overnight cruise in the Covid-19..

In an unprecedented move, six different groups have joined forces to launch the New Forest Code; they are Go New Forest*, National Parks England, Forestry England,  New Forest Commoners, New Forest Verderers and New Forest District Council.

Gourmet bolthole Tyddyn Llan Restaurant with Rooms in north Wales is the perfect place for a socially distanced summer staycation.

Brno in the Czech Republic is the charming capital of Moravia*, and where the composer Leoš Janáček lived for many years. Today, it is better known as the home to the annual Janáček Brno Festival, which last year won the award for 'Best Festival'.

To celebrate the fact that the British Government has given the green light for holidays to Vietnam, Bamboo Travel has created a new tour to discover the natural beauty and the lifestyles of the hill tribes of northern Vietnam.

Middle East, Asia, and North Africa luxury holiday operator Corinthian Travel, has created a new, private, chauffeured tour, entitled The U.A.E: Seven Emirates Tour, which goes way beyond the luxury beach resorts and dune bashing safaris to reveal the...

During the coronavirus lockdown, it has been business as usual for Loxal Security, installing and supplying its IDACS (Intelligent Digital Access Control System) key safes, to aid a diverse range of clients, all of whom need to control access without the.

A new version of successful app 'Vamoos' has now been launched for hotels and is proving to be an invaluable tool during lockdown, as UK properties prepare for re-opening in July.

Corinthian Travel's new Kerala Family Holiday  is a relaxed, 12-day tropical journey, combining fun activities with stunning nature and beach time on the Indian Ocean.

Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve is one of China's most attractive national parks but has been closed since an earthquake caused considerable damage back in August 2017.

all goes well and with reduction of Lockdown measures, the Balmer Lawn Hotel  in Brockenhurst, New Forest, expects to re-open on Saturday 4th July 2020.

The family-run holiday park company has revealed the new steps it is taking for added guest and employee safety, whilst adhering to strict coronavirus rules.

Front line NHS workers have been taking advantage of complementary accommodation provided by Shorefield Holidays, at its Forest Edge Holiday Park in Dorset during the pandemic.

Private, chauffeured, luxury tour operator, Corinthian Travel, has created the ultimate post crisis tour to Israel suitably entitled Signature Luxury Israel Tour.

During the lock down many people are taking to two wheels for exercise, so once it is over, why not hone your skills on a well-deserved holiday? Bamboo Travel offers cycling experiences on many of its holidays throughout Asia, including the Cycle the...

Once the Coronavirus has disappeared, we are all going to want to start enjoying all the things we had before especially travelling and concerts!  Why not combine the two with likeminded souls by taking advantage of one of Travel for the Arts'...

~ 8 days from £2375 per person ~ No-one knows when the Coronavirus crisis will be over, but it could well be the case that October half term might be the next opportunity to enjoy a family holiday.

By late October we all hope the coronavirus will seem like a distant nightmare, and by then we are all going to be in need of a great holiday.

During this challenging time, we want to help you keep your dispersed testing teams up and running.

With the country in lockdown, Marwell Zoo has seen a huge surge in people tuning in to view its live animal webcams.

This November, a new production of Wagner's Ring Cycle by the controversial Spanish director Calixto Bieito will take place, bringing together an exceptional cast, along with the Paris Opera Orchestra and Chorus, under the baton of Music Director...

Fleewinter has launched a new programme to Cuba, with six recommended itineraries from eight to 13 days in duration.

Family-owned-and-run holiday park company, Shorefield Holidays, are making another significant investment in accommodation, with over 40 new caravans arriving at Oakdene Forest Park, based in Ringwood.

Parents and children can enjoy a cracking break this Easter with a fun-filled stay at one of Shorefield Holidays' parks in Hampshire and Dorset.

Shorefield Country Park in the New Forest – which has been working with the David Bellamy Conservation Scheme for many years – is paying tribute to the late, great naturalist with a special plaque and tree planting on Tuesday 17 March.