BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council has announced its bin collection dates for the Christmas period.

The Christmas period can mean extra rubbish, including wrapping paper which cannot be recycled, and as a result the first collection after Christmas, extra sacks will be collected.

Rubbish and recycling crews from the borough council will also be working on some additional Saturdays in the lead up to, and after, the Christmas period.

Collections should return to normal from Monday, January 19.

To see the date changes, visit basingstoke.gov.uk/go/recycling or call the borough council on 01256 844844.