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
Refracted sunlight sparks blaze across two homes
People warned to keep glass ornaments and mirrors out of sunlight after Basingstoke house fires.
Carers protest against day centre changes
People gathered outside Hampshire County Council's offices in Winchester on Saturday.
Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed
Protected trees being felled to save money was among our most read stories this week.
UK News
BBC NewsChild dies at Alder Hey as measles cases surge
It is thought 17 children have been treated at the Liverpool hospital for the virus since June.
Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes
The meeting with Wes Streeting will take place next week, the doctors' union confirms.
Heatwave continues across UK ahead of Monday temperature dip
Sunday will see possible highs of 31C before a slight dip that will bring a cooler change next week, the Met Office says.
Alton Weather
BBC Weather - Forecast for Alton, GBToday: Sunny, Minimum Temperature: 14°C (58°F) Maximum Temperature: 28°C (83°F)
Maximum Temperature: 28°C (83°F), Minimum Temperature: 14°C (58°F), Wind Direction: Easterly, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 54%, UV Risk: 7, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:03 BST, Sunset: 21:15 BST
Monday: Sunny Intervals, Minimum Temperature: 11°C (52°F) Maximum Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Maximum Temperature: 23°C (73°F), Minimum Temperature: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: South Westerly, Wind Speed: 21mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 64%, UV Risk: 6, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:04 BST, Sunset: 21:14 BST