If you missed our interview with Robert Green and Lucy Hughes yesterday, here's a second chance to hear it.

Speed limit cut to 40mph proposed for main road near Basingstoke Hampshire County Council is consulting on a proposal to lower the limit from 60mph to 40mph on B3400 London Road, close to Oakley.

Here's John Whitfield's performance from the Country & Western Night held at the Community Centre on February 13th 2026.

Alex Soto: 20th February 2026 Catch up with Alex "The Big Dog" Soto on his Weekday Warm-Up show.

The Annual General Meeting of the Overton Memorial Institute will take place on Wednesday 25 March at 8pm in the lounge bar.

One year on: The Greyhound celebrates its first anniversary with live music and free curry.

Here's another chance to enjoy Mick Browne's performance at the Community Centre's recent Country and Western Night.

A lively night of stand-up comedy is coming to Overton next month, with a community comedy night taking place on Friday 13th March, promising a relaxed, friendly evening of laughs for local residents.

South Western Railway will introduce parking charges at the station car park in Overton from Monday 23 February, ending the long-standing free parking for rail users and visitors.

Fall Prevention Workshop comes to Overton this March A free community Fall Prevention Workshop will take place in St Mary’s Hall, Overton on Tuesday 18 March, from 1pm to 2.30pm.

Overton Music Festival returns this June with live music, stalls and community spirit The Overton Music Festival will return this summer, running from Friday 12 June to Sunday 14 June.

John Bird: Country & Western Night – 13th February 2026 Here's John Bird's performance at the Country & Western Night held at Overton Community Centre on Friday 13th February.

Overton Beer Festival “Firkins and Fizz” Returns This April Overton’s favourite beer and cider celebration is back! The “Firkins and Fizz” Beer Festival will take place from April 17th to 19th at St Mary’s Hall, Overton, promising three days of real ales, ciders, and even a prosecco bar.

Overton United go six clear after six-goal away win at Mob Albion Overton United have opened up a six-point lead at the top of Hampshire Premier League Division 1 after a convincing 6–2 victory away at Mob Albion.

Country and Western Night Brings Big Sound and Warm Smiles to the Community Centre Last night’s country and western evening at Overton Community Centre was one of those small, local events that reminds you why live music still matters. WATCH VIDEO:

Scarecrow Making Workshops The team behind the Overton Scarecrow Festival is inviting residents from the village to get involved in a series of friendly scarecrow-making workshops, helping to create colourful displays that will appear across the village.

Weekend football preview Overton United travel to face Mob Albion in Hampshire Premier League Division One this Saturday, with the league leaders three points clear at the top, while Overton United Reserves are also on the road to play ECS First in the Saturday Vase, both kicking off at 2pm.

Overton Community Centre will host a Country and Western Night tomorrow evening, promising an evening of classic country music and live performances in the heart of the village. Tickets are available from Overton Gallery.

Play areas in Overton are set to benefit from new investment after Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council completed a review of playgrounds across the borough.

Tribute to Charlie Thorn: February 6th 2026 Rob Francis remembers village legend Charlie Thorn in a special show on Overton Radio, broadcast on Friday 6th February 2026.

Village centre postbox to be upgraded to new solar-powered design The postbox in Overton village centre is set to be upgraded as part of a nationwide rollout of new solar-powered postboxes by Royal Mail.

A brand new line dancing class is starting in Overton today, at St. Mary’s Hall.

Eighties Playback: February 2026 If you missed it at the weekend, here's another chance to catch the very first edition of our new programme "Eighties Playback", hosted by Rob Francis.

Twist Of Faith: 8th February 2026 Earl Robinson takes you through Psalm 1 in this fortnight's edition of Twist of Faith.

Village pays tribute to local legend Charlie Thorn The village is mourning the passing of Charlie Thorn, a much-loved local figure who gave nearly five decades of service to the community.

Volunteers wanted to help bring Scarecrow Festival back to the village Organisers of this year’s Scarecrow Festival are calling on local residents to join the volunteer team and help make the much-loved community event a success.

Overton Radio is sad to announce the passing of George Howchin, former caretaker of Overton Primary School between 1992 and 2001. Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew him.

Dog Fouling Complaints Prompt Patrols, Education Campaign and Fines in Overton Concerns over the growing problem of dog fouling in Overton are set to be addressed following action by the parish council and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Overton Town Meadow Golf Club to Host Open Day Overton Town Meadow Golf Club is inviting golf enthusiasts and newcomers alike to its Open Day on Sunday 22nd March, from 9am to 1pm.

SCHEDULE CHANGE Alex Soto will be away for the rest of the week, so Chris Cloke will be stepping into the hotseat for the Morning show tomorrow, Thursday and Friday from 10am-12pm.

New line dancing class launches in Overton this February A brand new line dancing class is starting in Overton on Tuesday, February 10th, at St. Mary’s Hall.

Village street names brought to life in special talk by Jane Mackenzie Life-long Overton resident Jane Mackenzie will be sharing the stories behind some of the village’s best-known street names at a special evening event later this month.

Toad patrol returns early on Straight Lane as migration begins The Straight Lane Toad Patrol is back on duty from tonight after toads were spotted moving earlier than expected this year.

Our new show "Sounds Like Sunday" is available to listen back to on the Overton Radio Catchup service.

Tickets to go on sale for Overton Dramatic Society’s Wyrd Sisters Tickets for the next Overton Dramatic Society production, Wyrd Sisters, go on sale on Saturday 7th February.

Overton Community Centre will host a Country and Western Night on Friday, February 13th, promising an evening of classic country music and live performances in the heart of the village. Tickets are available from Overton Gallery.

Fox On Friday! Join Vikki from 5pm for two hours of great music to get you in the mood for Party Anthems at 7pm!

Standby for the Soulful Scotsman! Stephen Howie is back on Overton Radio from 7pm tonight for Grooveline, two hours of soul and groove to move! Listen online: www.overtonradio.com/listen, on Alexa, and on the MyTuner app!

Alpha Course to Launch in Overton with Weekly Evenings at Stanley’s Café A new Alpha Course is set to begin in Overton later this month, offering local people the chance to explore Christian faith in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

The Crown in Kingsclere Set to Reopen After Years of Closure A much-loved village pub is preparing to welcome customers once again, as The Crown in Kingsclere moves closer to reopening after being closed for several years.

Mod and Ska Night Set to Get Overton Dancing Music fans in Overton can look forward to a lively night out when The Butterfly Collective takes to the stage at the Overton Memorial Institute on Saturday, February 21st.

Country and Western Night Comes to Overton Community Centre Overton Community Centre will host a Country and Western Night on Friday, February 13th, promising an evening of classic country music and live performances in the heart of the village.

Storm Chandra: LIVE Weather and Travel Updates We’ll be keeping this page updated with the latest weather and travel information during Storm Chandra, with clear, local updates as the day unfolds.

Cycling Stories and Practical Tips Roll Into Overton This February Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to an evening of stories, ideas and inspiration when Bellas’ Cycling Talks comes to The Red Lion in Overton on Friday, February 6, starting at 7pm.

Get ready to start your day with the Overton Radio Breakfast Show. Join David Harber this morning from 7am-10am!

A race night will take place at the Old House at Home on Saturday 31 January, raising funds for Overton Cricket Club.

Graham Oates returns with the first Acoustic Hour of the year!

Twist of Faith: 25th January Earl Robinson returns with another edition of our fortnightly show Twist of Faith, available to listen to now on our Catchup service.

Overton Youth FC U14s Plan Dutch Football Tour with Fundraising Events Overton Youth FC has announced two fundraising events to help raise funds for the U14s trip to the Netherlands in May.

New Monthly Eighties Show Launches on Overton Radio Overton Radio is adding a new show to its weekend line-up. The Eighties Playback will air on the first Saturday of every month, airing from 4pm to 6pm, and it promises two solid hours devoted to one of pop music’s most inventive decades.