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
Family tributes to 'beautiful boy' killed in crash
Police were called to the scene near Corhampton and Meonstoke in the early hours of Sunday.
Date for mayor election under devolution plan
The government confirms devolution plans for the Hampshire and Solent region can go ahead.
First Nature Towns awarded green funding
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are collectively named the UK's first Nature Towns.
UK News
BBC NewsBoy, 10, dead as nine in hospital after coach crash
The coach was carrying pupils from Minehead Middle School where people have been laying flowers.
Amber warning as thunderstorms set to bring flash floods
Saturday could see 20-40mm of rainfall within an hour over London and south-east England.
UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says
The Home Office's annual accounts show £2.1bn was spent on hotel accommodation in the year to March 2025.
Alton Weather
BBC Weather - Forecast for Alton, GBTonight: Heavy Rain Showers, Minimum Temperature: 16°C (61°F)
Minimum Temperature: 16°C (61°F), Wind Direction: Southerly, Wind Speed: 4mph, Visibility: Poor, Pressure: 1008mb, Humidity: 96%, UV Risk: 0, Pollution: Low, Sunset: 21:09 BST
Saturday: Light Rain Showers, Minimum Temperature: 15°C (59°F) Maximum Temperature: 23°C (74°F)
Maximum Temperature: 23°C (74°F), Minimum Temperature: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: South Westerly, Wind Speed: 14mph, Visibility: Poor, Pressure: 1005mb, Humidity: 81%, UV Risk: 5, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:12 BST, Sunset: 21:08 BST