Welcome to Alton Hampshire
An independent Alton website that promotes organisations, clubs and businesses in Alton, Hampshire. It also supports the charities The Lullaby Trust (safer sleep for babies) and Alzheimer's Society.
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Other Regional News
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BBC News
Crash bus caught on camera as driver hailed a hero
One of the first people on the scene thinks the driver ditched the bus to avoid a head-on crash.
Watch: Video shows swerving bus before river crash
The bus full of college students was seen crashing into a river on Thursday morning.
Drugs kingpins jailed for plotting rival's murder
James Harding, from Alton and Jayes Kharouti, from Surrey, appear at the Old Bailey.
UK News
BBC NewsStarmer U-turns on benefits cuts after Labour backlash
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it.
Four arrested after RAF Brize Norton break-in
Counter-terrorism police arrest four people after pro-Palestine activists claim they sprayed paint on planes.
Health alerts come into force ahead of second heatwave
The UK could see its hottest day of the year on Monday, as a likely heatwave coincides with Glastonbury and Wimbledon.
Alton Weather
BBC Weather - Forecast for Alton, GBToday: Sunny Intervals, Minimum Temperature: 16°C (61°F) Maximum Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Maximum Temperature: 23°C (73°F), Minimum Temperature: 16°C (61°F), Wind Direction: South Westerly, Wind Speed: 18mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1020mb, Humidity: 66%, UV Risk: 6, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 04:50 BST, Sunset: 21:23 BST
Saturday: Light Cloud, Minimum Temperature: 14°C (57°F) Maximum Temperature: 26°C (78°F)
Maximum Temperature: 26°C (78°F), Minimum Temperature: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: South Westerly, Wind Speed: 13mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 1024mb, Humidity: 77%, UV Risk: 4, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 04:51 BST, Sunset: 21:23 BST