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Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:43:44 +0000
Marnel Lodge in Popley declared Covid outbreak in January
ANOTHER Basingstoke care home has declared an outbreak of Covid-19 resulting in deaths of residents.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:25:46 +0000
Alan Titchmarsh gets Covid jab at Basingstoke Fire Station
A new vaccine centre at Basingstoke Fire Station is the cream of the crop after giving Alan Titchmarsh his Covid vaccine.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:08:19 +0000
Basingstoke gym hits back against claims it has been ‘open during lockdown’
A BASINGSTOKE gym has hit back after concerns were raised about it operating during the coronavirus lockdown.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:05:17 +0000
Coronavirus: Door-to-door testing launched
DOOR-TO-DOOR coronavirus testing is launching in parts of England this week after reports of cases of the South African variant of the virus in eight areas of the country.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:46:20 +0000
Eat Out To Help Out in Basingstoke - how much YOU saved
How Basingstoke 'ate out to help out'- the numbers

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:26:01 +0000
Basingstoke man fined for attending Banwen rave in August
A Basingstoke man has been fined after travelling to a rave in Wales during the summer.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:34:00 +0000
Basingstoke mum invents life-saving resource for stoma patients
A BASINGSTOKE mum who has invented a life-saving piece of medical equipment wants to show how ‘being glamorous doesn’t make you stupid’.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:37:10 +0000
Fundraiser for hospice in aid of popular former teacher has raised more than £5,000
A FUNDRAISER set up by the partner of a beloved former teacher in Basingstoke has raised more than £5,000 in three days.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:32:41 +0000
Can I go to the gym during lockdown?
AS FEBRUARY begins, many are feeling that their January lockdown hibernation must come to an end, and are turning to exercise for a mood-booster.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Best fish and chips shops in Basingstoke - as voted by you
NOTHING beats fish and chips for dinner and we’re definitely not short of takeaway options in Basingstoke. 

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:50:08 +0000
SCAS first to supply Covid patients with home oxygen monitoring kits
South Central Ambulance Service have become the first in the country to supply high risk COVID-19 patients with home oxygen monitoring kits.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:33:40 +0000
Best and worst place to live in Basingstoke voted by readers
Readers have had their say on the best and worst place to live in Basingstoke

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:38:19 +0000
Coronavirus: Basingstoke Fire Station now a vaccine hub
Vaccinations have started at Basingstoke Fire Station.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:36:23 +0000
Covid vaccine hub opens at Basingstoke Fire Station
A new Covid-19 vaccination centre has launched in Basingstoke fire station today.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:02:39 +0000
SCAS first to supply Covid patients with home oxygen monitoring kits
South Central Ambulance Service have become the first in the country to supply high risk COVID-19 patients with home oxygen monitoring kits.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:14:00 +0000
Topshop won't reopen in Basingstoke after Asos buyout
IN a further blow to Basingstoke's retail offering, Topshop won't be reopening - despite a buyout.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:01:04 +0000
Captain Tom Moore in hospital after testing positive for Covid
CAPTIN Sir Tom Moore is in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, his family has confirmed.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:25:57 +0000
Martin Lewis explains change to Tesco and Sainsbury's cards
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to both Tesco's Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar Card.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:22:50 +0000
Basingstoke hospital moved to 'Black Alert' status
BASINGSTOKE hospital was put on ‘black alert’ earlier this month following a surge in Covid-19 patients.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:00:36 +0000
Supermarket worker suffering from Covid 10 months after catching it
A SUPERMARKET worker who is still suffering from Covid-19 10 months after catching it is warning people of the long-term effects of the virus.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke army medic vaccinates Auschwitz survivor
A Basingstoke army medic has gone viral after delivering a vaccine to an Auschwitz survivor – just before Holocaust Memorial Day.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:41:51 +0000
Whitchurch residents object housing plans for The Lawn
Whitchurch residents have reacted strongly to “totally unsuitable” plans that would see houses built at the home of one of the town’s most famous sons.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:45:37 +0000
Council tax increases by £15 to fund Hampshire Constabulary
Council tax in Hampshire is set to rise after the county’s police and crime panel approved plans to raise the police precept by £15.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Weekly roundup of Covid cases in Basingstoke and Deane
The latest Covid-19 test results show that cases in Basingstoke and Deane have decreased sharply this week, with a similar situation across many areas of Basingstoke.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club's January challenge - new hobbies
OUR LIVES are entering the second month of third lockdown.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Property rich list: Hampshire's most expensive streets
Have you ever wondered what it is like to live on one of the most expensive streets in Hampshire?

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Co-op, Tesco, Morrisons, and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the courts: Two men admit knife charges
TWO Basingstoke men found with kitchen knives in public have been fined.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:47:36 +0000
BBC follows matron Becky Hutchinson on Covid ward
A COVID ward at Basingstoke hospital featured on BBC South Today, following the shift of matron Becky Hutchinson.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:10:38 +0000
What happens to leftover Covid vaccine in Basingstoke?
THE Covid-19 vaccine is currently being given out to those most vulnerable, with the elderly and health workers first in line.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
WATCH: The story behind the murder of Taylor Williams
TAYLOR Williams was brutally murdered in August 2019, his killer has finally been brought to justice.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:57:08 +0000
Council completes work to prevent flooding in Buckskin
A MULTI-MILLION pound scheme to reduce the risk of flooding to 170 homes in Basingstoke has finished.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:13:17 +0000
Government move to help pet owners find suitable homes
Tenants with “well-behaved” pets will be able to secure leases more easily with landlords no longer able to issue a blanket ban on pet owners.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:23:57 +0000
Taylor Williams murder: Drug dealer sentenced to life
A drug dealer who murdered a teenager in Basingstoke will serve at least 32 years in prison.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:04 +0000
Taylor Williams: Family speak out after killer gets life
The family of Taylor Williams have spoken after the murder of their son.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:23:16 +0000
Drugs dealer Paige Taylor boasted about making money
Paige Taylor boasted about making money by dealing drugs, a court has heard.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:17:05 +0000
Taylor Williams murder: Council and police react
Cllr Simon Bound and Hampshire Police's DI Lee McClellan have spoken after Taylor Williams's killer was sentenced.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:39:32 +0000
Council leader sends message to those affected by care home coronavirus outbreak
THE LEADER of Basingstoke council has spoken out about the ‘distressing’ news of 22 coronavirus deaths at one of the town’s care homes - and is urging all affected to ‘get the help they need.’

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:36:05 +0000
Senior coroner raises concerns for food delivery riders using smartphones after fatal crash in Basingstoke
A SENIOR coroner has raised concerns about the welfare of food delivery riders after a fatal collision involving a Deliveroo driver in Basingstoke.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:39:34 +0000
Developer hits back after plans for Tadley retirement complex refused by council
A LEADING developer has expressed its disappointment after its 'much-needed' plans for Tadley were refused by the borough council on an issue surrounding affordable housing.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:02:41 +0000
Basingstoke sees 7th Stagecoach service disruption weeks
STAGECOACH has had service disruptions in Basingstoke on seven days in the past two weeks.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:44:47 +0000
Covid: Almost a quarter of a million Covid vaccines given
ALMOST a quarter of a million doses of the Covid vaccine has been administered in Hampshire, data reveals.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:06:01 +0000
Maria Miller MP says Pemberley House outbreak shows ‘importance’ of rapid vaccine rollout
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has reacted to the ‘tragic loss’ of at least 22 residents of Pemberley House care home to coronavirus by urging people to ‘take up the offer’ of the vaccine.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:53:59 +0000
A303 crash: Basingstoke man, 29, dies in collision
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the A303 yesterday morning (January 28).

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:54:00 +0000
Taylor Williams murder: Killers to be sentenced today
A COUNTY lines drug dealer who fatally stabbed a man to get hold of his drugs is to be sentenced later this week.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:59:24 +0000
‘They still went into work every day’ – tribute to staff at Pemberley House where Covid killed 22 residents
TRIBUTES are pouring in for staff who work at Pemberley House in Basingstoke where a coronavirus outbreak killed 22 residents in three weeks.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:02:03 +0000
New Covid vaccine shows 89% efficacy; UK orders 60m jabs
A new experimental vaccine has demonstrated 89 per cent efficacy against coronavirus, according its manufacturer Novavax.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:47:08 +0000
Care Quality Commission 'will do all it can' to support Pemberley House care home
CARE Quality Commission (CQC) has confirmed it is aware of the ‘tragic’ recent outbreak at a Basingstoke care home, and says its supporting the staff.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:28:10 +0000
Fundraiser in memory of Deliveroo driver raises £10,000
A FUNDRAISER set up in memory of a Deliveroo driver in Basingstoke who died in a fatal collision last year has raised more than £10,000.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:49:52 +0000
Covid laws: £800 house party fine comes into force at 5pm
FINES of £800 for people caught at house parties will become law at 5pm on Friday.



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