Join Vikki Fox this afternoon on Overton Radio from 5pm, she'll be chatting to student Jasmine Chung about the pressures of exams, ahead of a busy time for students. You can listen to the interview from 6pm.

Overton’s well-known lollipop man, Keith Vallis, is preparing to take on a 60-mile walking challenge to raise money for Headway Basingstoke after the charity helped him recover from a stroke in 2022.

Southampton supporters heading to Wembley this Saturday face major travel disruption, with engineering work set to severely reduce train services between Woking and Basingstoke.

Residents in Overton are being invited to take part in a weekend of events focused on sustainability, community action, and the local environment.

The Red Lion is getting set to celebrate St George’s Day tonight with a fun quiz night aimed at bringing the community together and raising money for a good cause. It starts at 7.30pm, and it costs £2 to enter, with money being raised for the Farmers Community Network.

An extraordinary meeting of Overton Parish Council has been scheduled to review the future of the village’s Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Overton Rugby Club will bring the season to a close this Saturday as they face Farnborough Rugby Club in the Hampshire Plate Final.

Music lovers are invited to enjoy an afternoon of classic choral favourites paired with traditional afternoon tea at a special Summer Concert taking place on 20 June at St Mary's Hall, Overton.

Residents in Overton are being invited to step into the world of Jane Austen at a special free event this June, offering a rare family perspective on one of Britain’s most loved writers.

Join Earl Robinson as we walk a path through a couple of chapters in the book of Psalms, in this week's edition of Twist of Faith.

A friendly local bowls club in Overton is inviting new members to come along and give the sport a try.

Overton United have secured promotion to the Hampshire Premier League Senior Division after a tense draw against BTC Southampton at Bridge Street.

Residents are being invited to have their say on the future of the former Overton Paper Mill site, as an outline planning application for a major housing development has now been submitted. You have until April 30th to register your comments.

Football fans in Overton are being invited to a special charity match tomorrow night, featuring a team of local favourites taking on former professional players. Kick off is at 7pm at the ORC at Bridge Street.

Overton United are now just one point away from securing promotion after a confident 3–0 victory over Headley United under the floodlights at Bridge Street.

Football fans and community supporters are gearing up for the Rotten Hill Cup 2026, set to take place on Sunday 3rd May at Overton Recreation Centre. Tickets can be purchased from Overton Gallery. Overton Radio will be hosting, and providing live commentary on our sister station Overton Radio 2.

A well-known independent business in Overton has announced it will close its High Street shop at the end of June, after more than a decade serving the community.

A strong field turned out for Town Meadow Golf Club’s April Kingfisher Cup, with a record 25 players braving mixed conditions to compete.

Overton Music Festival is looking for friendly volunteers to help bring this year’s event to life in June.

Plans for 130 new homes and a country park at Sapley Lane in Overton have been approved following an appeal, overturning an earlier rejection by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Tickets are still available for "Firkins and Fizz" which begins next weekend. You can get them from Overton Emporia or online. DETAILS:

Residents are being invited to attend a public meeting on Monday at 7.30pm at Bridge Street Pavilion to hear the latest update from the Overton Recreation Centre, the village charity that manages a range of local facilities.

Overton United were beaten 1–0 by Silchester in the final of the North Hampshire Intermediate Cup at the DH Property Services Stadium in Andover on Wednesday evening.

Residents in Overton are being invited to enjoy an evening of live music later this month, as Overton Youth FC hosts a special Band Night to raise funds for its Under-14s squad.

The Co-op Group is set to take over Southern Co-op in a major deal that could see nearly 300 stores, including the one in Overton, brought under one organisation.

The Acoustic Hour: March 2026 Here's Graham with another hour of fantastic acoustic tracks.

Overton United are gearing up for a big night of football as they play in the North Hants Intermediate Cup Final this evening at the DH Property Services Stadium in Andover.

Twist Of Faith: 5th April 2026 Join Earl Robinson for a special Easter edition of Twist of Faith.

Overton’s own Tidy Team is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves for a Village Spring Clean event this Saturday.

Residents are being invited to have their say on the future of the former Overton Paper Mill site, as an outline planning application for a major housing development has now been submitted.

The full line-up for this year’s Overton Music Festival has been announced, with a packed weekend of live music, community performances and family entertainment set to take place from 12 to 14 June 2026.

Football fans and community supporters are gearing up for the Rotten Hill Cup 2026, set to take place on Sunday 3rd May at Overton Recreation Ground, Bridge Street, RG25 3HD.

It’s Good Friday… so we’ve given our presenters the day off! That means it’s non-stop music all day today — just great songs, back to back. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the soundtrack to your day 🎶

The full line-up for this year’s Overton Music Festival has been announced, with a packed weekend of live music, community performances and family entertainment set to take place from 12 to 14 June 2026.

A big day of Easter celebrations is set to take place in Overton this weekend, with families invited to enjoy a packed programme of activities at the T&T Pet Field and Café.

Overton United are gearing up for a big night of football as they play in the North Hants Intermediate Cup Final next week.

Here's today's lineup on Overton Radio. Rob is feeling better and will be back this afternooon from 2pm-5pm!

Residents are being invited to have their say on the future of the former Overton Paper Mill site, as an outline planning application for a major housing development has now been submitted.

If you are currently heading to Bridge Street to see the ducks in their new outfits, please check your calendar. Happy April Fool’s Day from the team at Overton Radio! overtonradio.com/bridge-stree...

Music lovers in Overton are in for a treat this spring, as the acclaimed Budapest Cafe Orchestra makes a welcome return to the village on Saturday 9 May.

Good morning! Rob's still under the weather, so there's no Overton NOW today. Instead from 2pm-5pm, we'll be bringing you three hours of our Retro Rewind. Nothing but classics from the archive.

Overton Parish Council has announced a bold new initiative to protect pedestrians - and their shoes - on Bridge Street: the village’s ducks will soon be wearing “Anti-Splash” high-visibility vests.

A slightly shorter week than usual on Overton Radio this week, as we’ll be taking a well-earned day off on Good Friday. But there’s still plenty to look forward to, and tonight sees something special - the launch of the Heritage Chart Show with Mike Read, kicking off at 7pm.

Join Graham Oates this afternoon from 4pm on Overton Radio as he brings you an hour of fantastic Acoustic tracks from artists including Labi Siffre, Gram Parsons and KB Bayley.

TRISTAN HARPER GIVES OVERTON A HOME WIN It was another home win for Overton today, courtesy of Overton Rugby centre back Tristan Harper. Basingstoke’s Chris Cloke, winner of the TV show Come Dine With Me, was relegated to second place in The Red Lion’s Olympic Breakfast Challenge.  The breakfast…

As Palm Sunday approaches, take a moment to pause and reflect with a special Thought for the Week from Reverend James Russell. You can hear it this afternoon on Overton Radio, during the show with Rob Francis, just before 2:30pm.

Today on Overton NOW: Rob will be talking about the major shake up of local councils, how you can volunteer at Lordsfield Swimming Club, and also a fun afternoon for the kids at the Stute on Good Friday. Overton NOW: Today from 2pm-5pm on Overton Radio.

Residents are being invited to take part in a special community parade to mark Palm Sunday this weekend.

March's edition of the Acoustic Hour is sounding good! Tracks from Labi Siffre, Gram Parsons and KB Bayley. Join Graham Oates this Sunday from 4pm on Overton Radio.

The government has confirmed that a new northern Hampshire unitary council will serve residents in Basingstoke and surrounding areas from April 2028, marking the biggest change to local authority structures in Hampshire in 50 years.