Friday 15 August marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Victory In Japan came when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces, bringing an end to the Second World War after nearly six years of conflict. and came 3 months after […]
Reliving the Basingstoke Festival Highlights
There was aerial acrobatics and other circus skills, singing, dancing, audience participation and of course all the colour and celebration of the opening parade. The Basingstoke Festival may be over but we can relive the highlights in a special show […]
Neil Ogden’s Sound of Sunday Reaches 1500 Shows
Neil Ogden’s Sound of Sunday reaches 1500 shows this weekend. The show, which started in March 1991, is HRB’s longest running show and will be celebrating in a variety of ways. There will be 3 prizes up for grabs with […]
Flag Raising for Armed Forces Week
The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane hosted a Flag Raising ceremony for Armed Forces week on Monday 23 June. Led by Padre Charles Lewis, the service included readings from military personnel talking about what being in the armed forces means […]
HRB At The Opening Parade of the Basingstoke Festival
HRB is the official radio station of the 2025 Basingstoke Festival and was out in force on Friday 20 June to cover the opening parade. The sun was shining as the Basingstoke Silver Band led a colourful parade from Cross […]