Basingstoke Gazette
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000In the courts: Man stole power tools from Ocado warehouse
A Basingstoke man stole more than £1,500 worth of power tools from a supermarket warehouse.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:58:40 +0000Care home residents to be allowed to hold hands with visitor
Care home residents in Basingstoke will be allowed to hold hands with a regular indoor visitor from March 8, the government has revealed.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000The top ten worst streets for crime in Basingstoke in 2020
These are the streets in Basingstoke which have seen the highest number of crimes during 2020.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire's top 5 property hotspots revealed by Rightmove
Rightmove has revealed Hampshire’s property hotspots where house hunters are desperate to live.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Hourly weather forecast for Basingstoke for February 20/21
Wet conditions are unlikely to go away anytime soon as rain will continue to fall on Basingstoke.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:34:14 +0000Heavy police presence in Beggarwood
There is a heavy police presence in a residential street this evening.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:19:48 +0000New B&M store to open in Kempshott, Basingstoke
A new B&M store is set to officially open on March 27
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:20:55 +0000Estate agents advertise flats in 'high risk' Crown Heights
Estate agents are advertising flats for sale in a high-risk building without sharing details about the lease or service charges, The Gazette can reveal.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:18:04 +0000Marnel Lodge carer says Covid vaccine saved her life
Whether you’ve already had your COVID vaccine or are waiting for your time, I would like to share with you my story, writes Alex, a senior carer at Marnel Lodge in Popley.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:22:38 +0000M3 Junction 6 northbound to close tonight
Northbound M3 will be closed at junction 6 (Black Dam Interchange, for Basingstoke) from 9pm tonight, Highway England has announced.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:38:05 +0000Police continue search for missing Charles Knight from Basingstoke
Hampshire Police are continuing to search for missing Charles Knight, who was last seen leaving his parents' home in Burghclere on Wednesday.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:35:48 +0000Halliday Close residents warned of plans to close car park
A LANDOWNER has threatened to block residents’ cars in and charge them to have them released.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:19:54 +0000Basingstoke hospital has declined to share figures on Covid
THE trust which runs Basingstoke hospital has declined to share up-to-date figures showing how many patients have contracted Covid while in hospital.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:54:08 +0000What is Long Covid? Symptoms, cause and treatment
People are suffering from the debilitating effects of Long Covid months after contracting the virus.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:55:17 +0000Bloor Homes planned to fell trees during bird nesting season
CONCERNS raised about a housing developer felling trees during bird nesting season have stopped the work going ahead.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:00:15 +0000When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:40:55 +0000Winchester man charged with drink driving on M3 near Basingstoke
A POLICE car was nearly taken out by a drink driver who had been seen swerving on the M3 last night (Thursday).
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:39:29 +0000Letter: Anywhere but the Camrose
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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:21:26 +0000Car crashes into Tadley Sainsbury's
Emergency service are attending an incident after a car crashed into Sainsbury's supermarket.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:31:00 +0000Barchester Healthcare is considering new Covid jab policy
A CARE home provider of a Basingstoke home where an outbreak of Covid was declared has said it is considering whether staff who have refused a vaccine for non-medical reasons can look after residents.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:54:25 +0000Police continue their search to find missing Charlie Knight
Hampshire Police are continuing to search for missing Charlie Knight, who was last seen leaving his parents' home in Burghclere yesterday.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:03:15 +0000Customers shopping at Sainsbury’s react to car crashing into store
A customer who was shopping at Sainsbury’s in Tadley when a car crashed into the store this afternoon said there was a massive bang.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:11:55 +0000Hampshire Police shoved as they break up lockdown party
A brief but dramatic video shows the moment Hampshire police broke up a party held during lockdown.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:22:17 +0000PICTURES: Car crash at Tadley Sainsbury's
SHOCKING pictures show aftermath of crash that saw two injured at Sainsbury's.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:06:49 +0000Driver who travelled from Hampshire 'for fresh air' fined by police
A DRIVER who travelled from Hampshire to Dorset "for some fresh air" has been handed a fine by police.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:54:19 +0000Ten members of council staff could lose their job
TEN members of borough council staff are at risk of redundancy as part of a raft of cuts to services to balance the authority’s budget.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:06:08 +0000Tributes to Basingstoke Town Community Football Club president Peter Raynbird
BASINGSTOKE’S Mr Football Peter Raynbird, has passed away at the age of 95. He was married for over 60 years to his late wife Iris and they had two daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:20:47 +0000Public asked for views on future of Basingstoke town centre
THE long-term future of Basingstoke town centre is being considered by the borough council which has enlisted the help of a team of experts.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:58:27 +0000Ex-soldier from Tidworth shared extreme porn on social media
A FORMER Army mechanic who shared child abuse images on social media has avoided a suspended jail sentence.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000Love Local Business in Basingstoke
As the Basingstoke Gazette, Basingstoke and Dean Borough Council, The Borough Basket and #LoveBasingstoke continue their pledge to Love Local Businesses we are giving a shout out to all those who are working hard to keep the city buzzing.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:00:43 +0000Why is #DeleteFacebook trending?
The hash tag #DeleteFacebook is currently trending on UK Twitter after Facebook pulled news content from its platform in Australia.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:31:50 +0000John Bazzoni died after wearing dangerous full-face snorkel mask in Australia
An Andover father died after struggling to breath in a snorkelling mask
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:55:12 +000010 driving offences you've probably never heard of
There are more than hundreds of rules in The Highway Code.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:50:06 +0000What happens at an inquest and what can the press report?
Coping with the death of a loved one isn’t easy – and grief can be exacerbated when the death becomes public record.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:40:35 +0000Police appeal for missing Basingstoke 30-year-old
Police have appealed for help in locating a missing Basingstoke man who officers are “increasingly concerned” about.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:05:53 +0000Why The Gazette reports on Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust
OUR hospitals have faced pressures over the last year like no other as NHS staff work hard dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:01:27 +0000PICTURES: Pop-up coronavirus testing site opens in Bramley
A POP-UP coronavirus testing hub has opened in Bramley, after one case of the South African variant of the virus was identified there.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:25:16 +0000Ashwood Way crash leaves one person trapped inside vehicle
An accident involving two vehicles in Ashwood Way in Basingstoke left a person trapped inside their car.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:03:41 +0000Oxygen cylinder sparks fire in Brunswick Place property
A man has been assessed for injuries after an oxygen cylinder sparked fire at a property in Brunswick Place today (Wednesday).
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:50:06 +0000A Place To Be Proud Of 2021: Nominations for Basingstoke awards now open
UNSUNG heroes in Basingstoke and Deane will once again be recognised as nominations for this year’s A Place to be Proud of Awards are now open.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:36:37 +0000Basingstoke mum to star in brand new ITV show launching this month
A BASINGSTOKE mum is set to appear on ITV’s brand new reality tv show, Million Pound Pawn, which will air next week.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:16:28 +0000When will hairdressers reopen in England? - What we know so far
Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:21:17 +0000Prince Philip ill in hospital, Buckingham Palace confirms
The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace said.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:56:00 +0000Recap: Door-to-door Covid testing begins in Bramley
Good morning and welcome to our Coronavirus live blog. We will be bringing you updates throughout the day, as surge testing begins in the village of Bramley following one case of the South African variant was detected there.
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000Crime in Basingstoke: Every crime that took place in 2020
Have you ever wondered what crimes are being committed near you?
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:04:37 +0000LGBT History Month: The 2004 Amport House LGBTQ conference
Amport is something of a hidden gem in Hampshire, and had a big part to play in LGBTQ+ equality in the military
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:07:06 +0000SWR defends new station seating after concerns raised
A RAIL company has responded to concerns raised about its new seating at Basingstoke train station.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:25:06 +0000PAPER PREVIEW: Tributes paid to Basingstoke construction worker, 30, who died suddenly
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (February 18).
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:39:31 +0000Whitchurch was 'sharing the love' across generations this Valentine's Day
THIS Valentine’s Day, the youngest members of the Whitchurch community made special cards for some of the older people in the area.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:05:56 +0000When will lockdown three end?
All the key dates you need to know about when schools, pubs and shops will re-open