About Basingstoke
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<p>About Basingstoke is the podcast network and radio station for Basingstoke, UK. On this channel we'll share our main daily shows on topics including Business, Community, Wellbeing, Home & Family, and Leisure.</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to "Launch About Basingstoke."</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We're proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p><p><br></p>
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Recent Episodes
June 5, 2026
Introducing CLOKE COOKS - with Chris Cloke
<p>We're pleased to welcome one of our external content creators to About Basingstoke.</p><p>Chris Cloke loves food - maybe you saw him a few years back on Come Dine with Me - and he's bringing that passion to About Basingstoke.</p><p>Each week, Chris will be talking about food and chatting to the great chefs, cooks and food producers in the Basingstoke area. </p><p>-- </p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to "Launch About Basingstoke." Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube.</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We're proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p>
June 1, 2026
COMMUNITY - Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy answers your questions
<p>In this episode, <strong>Luke Murphy, MP for Basingstoke</strong>, joins host Steve Randall to discuss his transition from the charity sector to Parliament, the challenges of local infrastructure, and his vision for the town’s economic and social renewal.</p><h3>Key Discussion Points</h3><ul><li><strong>From Charity to Commons:</strong> Luke reflects on his background in climate and energy policy and the "steep learning curve" of parliamentary traditions—including being told off by the Speaker for breaking protocol.</li><li><strong>The Unitary Shift:</strong> A look at the proposed <strong>North Hampshire Authority</strong>, which aims to bring local services like highways and social care under one roof to improve accountability and efficiency.</li><li><strong>Housing vs. Infrastructure:</strong> Luke addresses the tension between the national need for homes and the local strain on sewage systems, schools, and GPs, emphasizing that "we must build places, not just houses."</li><li><strong>Social Housing Standards:</strong> A firm stance on holding housing associations accountable for damp, mould, and delayed repairs, featuring stories of local advocacy from his casework team.</li><li><strong>The Hospital Timeline:</strong> A candid update on the <strong>Basingstoke Hospital</strong> project; while land has been secured at Junction 7, Luke discusses the reality of a mid-2030s completion and the push for better care in the interim.</li><li><strong>The Economic Mission:</strong> Discussing the National Insurance hike, the "Youth Guarantee" for employment, and why growth is the only way to pull public services "off the floor."</li><li><strong>A Vision for Pride:</strong> Luke champions Basingstoke’s "Town of Culture" bid and his efforts to revitalize the High Street, arguing that the town is "one of the best places to live in the country."</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Luke Murphy's website: <a href="https://www.lukemurphy.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://www.lukemurphy.org.uk/</a></p><p>--</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to "Launch About Basingstoke." Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube.</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We're proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p>
May 29, 2026
COMMUNITY - Being in nature with Natural Basingstoke
<p>In this episode, <strong>Jack</strong>, a volunteer leader with <a href="https://naturalbasingstoke.org.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Natural Basingstoke</strong></a>, joins host <strong>Steve Randall</strong> at the Crabtree Plantation to discuss the charity’s mission, the importance of local conservation, and how residents can get involved.</p><h3><strong>Key Discussion Points</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>The Origins of Natural Basingstoke:</strong> Formed in 2013 as a volunteer organization, it became a registered charity in June 2025. It acts as an umbrella organization for over <strong>20 local conservation groups</strong> across the borough.</li><li><strong>The Three Pillars of the Charity:</strong></li></ul><ol><li class="ql-indent-1"><strong>Practical Conservation:</strong> Hands-on work on the ground (habitat management, planting, etc.).</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><strong>Community Engagement:</strong> Educational outreach with schools and scouts, and hosting events like <strong>Green Week</strong>.</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><strong>Nature Advocacy:</strong> Lobbying local MPs and engaging with the <strong>Local Plan</strong> to protect green spaces from fragmented development.</li></ol><ul><li><strong>Mental Health & Nature:</strong> Jack shares his personal journey of how local volunteering helped him manage <strong>climate anxiety</strong> and improved his overall wellbeing by connecting him to his community.</li><li><strong>The Wasp "Rebrand":</strong> A lighthearted look at why wasps are misunderstood heroes—they are prolific pollinators and vital for garden pest control.</li><li><strong>Local Initiatives:</strong> Details on the <strong>Swift Campaign</strong> in Brookvale, where free swift boxes are being installed to help migratory birds returning from Sub-Saharan Africa.</li></ul><p>--</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to "Launch About Basingstoke." Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube.</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We're proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p>
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- What is About Basingstoke?
<p>About Basingstoke is the podcast network and radio station for Basingstoke, UK. On this channel we'll share our main daily shows on topics including Business, Community, Wellbeing, Home & Family, and Leisure.</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to "Launch About Basingstoke."</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We're proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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