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Basingstoke Gazette

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:49:11 +0000
Covid in Basingstoke: Cases continue to fall across the borough
CORONAVIRUS cases across Basingstoke and Deane are continuing to fall, the latest statistics reveal.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:18:38 +0000
Basingstoke woman stole £12,000 from grandmother
A Basingstoke woman stole £12,000 from her ‘elderly and frail’ grandmother while acting as her carer, a court has heard.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:51:32 +0000
Family pay tribute to Andrew Shanahan after fatal A303 crash
The family of a Basingstoke man who died following a collision on the A303 have today paid tribute to him.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:08:18 +0000
Schools around Basingstoke closed after cold weather
Three schools in the Basingstoke area have full or partial closures in place this morning after cold weather overnight.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:45:29 +0000
Covid Test and Trace system reaches 88% of contacts in Hampshire
FIGURES show that 88 per cent of people transferred to the NHS Test and Trace system were reached in Hampshire in the space of eight months.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:39:00 +0000
Covid: Nearly 400,000 Covid vaccines given in region
Nearly 400,000 Covid vaccine doses have been administered in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, statistics reveal.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:36:07 +0000
Cllr Paul Harvey now leader of Basingstoke and Deane Independents
THERE is a new leader of the borough's independent councillors.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:46:36 +0000
Plan to end ‘cladding scandal’ labelled a 'betrayal'
Robert Jenrick has been accused of a “betrayal” of after he revealed a new £3.5 billion package to end the “cladding scandal”

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:24:53 +0000
100k Covid patients in one month; new data reveals extent of pressure on NHS
HOSPITALS in UK admitted more than 100k Covid patients in January alone, new figures have revealed.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:20:54 +0000
Latest weather forecast: Will it snow again in Basingstoke?
Snow flurries were seen across the borough this week as temperatures dropped below freezing but are we likely to see another dusting soon?

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:45:11 +0000
Police witness appeal after e-scooter robberies in Basingstoke
Police are appealing for witnesses after a spate of robberies

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:10:42 +0000
Will I be able to go on holiday in 2021?
With temperatures dropping across the UK many are reminded of ski holidays whilst others are desperate to warm up on a tropical paradise get away

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:14:42 +0000
Martin Robert Walker charged with Headbourne Worthy school bus crash
POLICE have named the bus driver who has been charged after a double-decker bus full of schoolchildren smashed into a railway bridge in Headbourne Worthy.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:49:34 +0000
When is the next lockdown review in England? - What you need to know
Schools and businesses have been shut in England since January 4 when it was placed under its third lockdown period.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:48:15 +0000
New Covid-19 symptoms revealed -what to look out for
More than one million people were subject to swab tests and questionnaires as part of Imperial College London’s REACT study.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:43:26 +0000
Daneshill School failed various standards during inspection
AN INDEPENDENT school which costs up to £15,000 a year to attend has been issued with a notice from the Department of Education after failing regulatory requirements.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:52:29 +0000
Basingstoke Together: BID to be wound up next month
The town's Business Improvement District, Basingstoke Together, will cease to exist from next month.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:10:09 +0000
Cladding: Government set to announce £5 billion grant
The government is set to announce £5 billion in funding today to help remove flammable cladding from tower blocks.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:08:03 +0000
Nightclub owner objected to plans for a new takeaway
THE owner of a Basingstoke nightclub has objected to plans to open a new fast-food takeaway next door to his business.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:33:43 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Dognapper targets blind woman's dog
Here's what to expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out tomorrow (Thursday, February 11).

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:30:53 +0000
Is your postcode eligible for Cold Weather Payment in Basingstoke?
STORM Darcy has triggered a new wave of Cold Weather Payments for postcodes across Basingstoke.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:02:10 +0000
Basingstoke mum helped four people after her death through organ donation
THE NHS is launching a new campaign to urge families in Hampshire to talk about organ donation following research that less than half of adults in England have had the conversation.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:38:03 +0000
Two areas in Basingstoke where Lidl wants to open new stores
LIDL revealed locations across the UK that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:23:29 +0000
Barbara Windsor pranked in Basingstoke with Noel Edmonds ‘Gotcha’
We are taking a trip down memory lane with some local TV gold.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:43:18 +0000
Plans approved for improvements to Top of Town shop
IMPROVEMENTS are being made to a former bike shop at the Top of Town.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:27:10 +0000
Basingstoke Roadworks: 34-mile diversion for drivers in March
Motorists will have to follow a 34-mile diversion around Basingstoke to bypass roadworks.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:39:48 +0000
Basingstoke no longer a Covid hotspot according to map
The borough is set to be the least infect area of Hampshire by next week.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:48:13 +0000
Gazette comment: Grenfell taught us we mustn't be silent on safety concerns
WHEN Grenfell happened, I was a reporter on The Daily Mail Online. I spent the days after the tragedy at the foot of the smouldering tower block speaking to grief-stricken victims and witnesses who were struggling to cope with the horrors they had se...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:48:21 +0000
Morrisons to give away 60,000 free pizza-making kits this half term
Each pizza-making kit will include two servings, donations commence this week in Scotland and next week in England and Wales.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:46:46 +0000
NHS say controversial Weetabix breakfast needs a 'health warning'
The combo caused utter chaos on social media with brands including Lidl, Dominos and even the NHS making their disgust known.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:20:12 +0000
Dognapper tried to steal Basingstoke woman’s guide dog
Dognapper tried to steal woman’s guide dog whilst she was out walking alone in Basingstoke

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:51:26 +0000
Basingstoke council sets out carbon neutral 2025 plan
From transport to waste, and buildings to the natural environment, this is how Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council plans to be carbon neutral by December 2025

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:38:09 +0000
Shelter fears renewed after debate over 'mess and trouble' at Newbury site
THE realities of having a homeless shelter in the middle of a residential area have been exposed through a debate in a nearby town.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:10:00 +0000
Covid vaccine: Basingstoke surgeries inviting those aged 65-69
GP SURGERIES across north and mid Hampshire are now beginning to call the next group of patients for their Covid vaccinations.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:02:32 +0000
Basingstoke Crematorium manager faked reports to steal cash
AN OAKLEY man has admitted to faking petty cash reports to steal more than £4,000 from a funeral directors.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:44:46 +0000
Three charged after Sikh taxi driver allegedly racially abused
THREE men have been charged after a taxi driver was allegedly racially abused.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:38:34 +0000
Basingstoke clever clogs wanted for BBC Mastermind 
CLEVER minds in Basingstoke are being invited to appear on the next series of the BBC’s Mastermind.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:13:12 +0000
Cllr Dan Putty urges BAME communities to get Covid vaccine
A FORMER mayor of Basingstoke and Deane has called on people that have a BAME background to get the Covid vaccine when it is offered to them.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:39:23 +0000
No snow left on your roof? You could have poor insulation
As the cold snap hits Basingstoke we have seen flurries of snow settling on and our roof tops but if yours melts fast it could be a bad sign.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:46:03 +0000
Inquest opens into A303 crash victim's death
A BASINGSTOKE man who died after a crash on the A303 has been identified.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:02:02 +0000
Cold Weather Payment: How to check if you are eligible for £25
STORM Darcy has triggered a new wave of Cold Weather Payments for postcodes across Basingstoke.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:16:13 +0000
Video raises awareness of the challenges for working mums
THE branch leader of the Women’s Equality Party Basingstoke is highlighting the plight of working parents in the town with a musical take on Dolly Parton’s classic 9 to 5.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:09:22 +0000
Those who break travel rules to face £10,000 fine and 10-years in prison
Holiday makers could be slapped with a £10,000 fine and 10-years in prison in new legislation designed to stop new Covid variants entering the UK.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:05:56 +0000
When will lockdown three end?
All the key dates you need to know about when schools, pubs and shops will re-open

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:02:32 +0000
Beast from the East 2: Hour-by-hour weather for Basingstoke
Basingstoke will continue to feel sub-zero temperatures this week as snow and ice continue to affect the UK.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:25:54 +0000
Snow falls across Basingstoke as Met Office issue warnings
All your latest travel and weather news as Snow falls across the borough

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:08 +0000
TV licence fee is to increase from this April
RESIDENTS will be faced with a rise in the cost of the annual TV licence this year, it has been announced.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:55:24 +0000
Winchester College to admit girl pupils for first time
Winchester College is to overturn centuries of tradition by taking girl pupils for the first time, it announced today.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:36:34 +0000
Basingstoke housing association provides laptops worth £25k for financially struggling youngsters
A Basingstoke-based housing association has donated £25,000 to give disadvantaged children access to laptops so they can learn from hom during lockdown.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 20:51:58 +0000
Parent fined after child breaks Covid restrictions in Tadley
A parent has been fined £200 after their child broke coronavirus restrictions in Tadley.



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