Nigel Farage has said that Reform UK are “now the main opposition party” to the Government after his party’s victories in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election and other local election contests.

It came as a new poll found John Swinney’s SNP is on track to again be the largest party at Holyrood after next year’s election.

Hot favourite Desert Flower will face nine rivals as she goes for gold in Sunday’s Betfred 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Trained by Charlie Appleby, the Godolphin filly is unbeaten in four juvenile ...

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Matt Payne, from Basingstoke, came to the rescue of a woman who collapsed during the TCS London Marathon 2025.

Basingstoke Capital Cricket Club has been honoured for its contributions to local sport and community life by the Mayor of Basingstoke.

Dave Stewart White will take on the Clarendon Way hike with friends Steve Dare and Andy Butler to raise money for Naomi House and Jacksplace.

Just four votes are thought to separate Reform and Labour in a seat which Sir Keir Starmer’s party held with a majority of almost 14,700 in 2024.

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of May 2 to 4 ...

The parents of children with Dravet syndrome taking part in a clinical trial at Sheffield Children’s Hospital have reported ...

Figures show that the number of working-age adults in England claiming health-related benefits has risen by about 40 ...

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