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Basingstoke Gazette

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:59:48 +0000
4 areas in Basingstoke and Deane with fewer than 3 Covid cases
There are four areas under Basingstoke and Deane council that saw fewer than three Covid cases in the week leading to February 15, government data has revealed.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:26:20 +0000
Basingstoke Gateway: Council's urban design team object
More objections have been filed against plans to build warehouses near Junction 7 of the M3 - including from the council's urban design team.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Seven key Covid stats to know this week in Basingstoke
Cases continue to fall across Basingstoke and the wider borough as vaccinations continue to be delivered.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:57:21 +0000
Eli Lilly headquarters set to be complete later this year
A NEW café or shop could be opening in Basing View on the ground floor of Eli Lilly’s new headquarters.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:34:47 +0000
The story of the converted phone boxes around Basingstoke
Phone boxes across the borough have been transformed into community libraries and more.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:53:00 +0000
Word Up: Tackling the lockdown blues
By Tom Bromley

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:37:39 +0000
All adults to be offered first Covid vaccine dose by July
Boris Johnson has said that all adults in the UK will be offered the first dose of a Covid vaccine by the end of July.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Inside Zoopla's cheapest property for sale in Hampshire
This property is an absolute bargain, and with the stamp duty holiday about to come to an end, it is the perfect time to buy

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:31:10 +0000
Caravan fire early this morning in Brighton Hill
A CARAVAN has been totally destroyed after a fire ripped through it this morning.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
North Hampshire house prices: Where would your town sit on a monopoly board?
Ever wondered where each town in North Hampshire would sit on a Monopoly board? Well fear not, as we've crunched the numbers to bring you the answer.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In 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 13:40:03 +0000
Charlie Knight missing: Search and rescue at Newtown Forest
Search and rescue have arrived at Newton Common in North Hampshire in search for missing Charlie Knight.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:30:36 +0000
Police respond to concern for welfare in Beggarwood
Police have revealed more details about an incident in Beggarwood last night.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:58:40 +0000
Care 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 +0000
The 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 12:48:27 +0000
Two men offering Covid vaccines in scam in Hampshire
Two men were seen going door-to-door in Hampshire, prompting police to issue a warning.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:25:25 +0000
Crown Heights residents get safety advice from fire service
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have issued some advice to the residents of Crown Heights

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:21:55 +0000
How Sleepio changed this Basingstoke teacher's life
Catherine Floyd has seen a massive improvement in her sleep since using Sleepio.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:40:00 +0000
PLANNING: Who wants to build in your street this week?
The Gazette regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:56:00 +0000
Straight out of Narnia? Incredible icicles from Basingstoke
Basingstoke residents were lucky to capture spectacular photos of huge icicles in hedgerows and roadside shrubs last week.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Hourly 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.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire'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 11:32:00 +0000
Tale of Basingstoke’s first post office
Basingstoke has a complex history of postal service. Our post office has moved locations six times in the past 200 years, sometimes to the benefit of the residents, and sometimes controversially.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:34:14 +0000
Heavy police presence in Beggarwood
There is a heavy police presence in a residential street this evening.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:19:48 +0000
New 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 +0000
Estate 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 +0000
Marnel 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 +0000
M3 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 +0000
Police 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 +0000
Halliday 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 +0000
Basingstoke 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 +0000
What 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 +0000
Bloor 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 +0000
When 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 +0000
Winchester 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 +0000
Letter: Anywhere but the Camrose
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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:21:26 +0000
Car 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 +0000
Barchester 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 +0000
Police 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 +0000
Customers 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 +0000
Hampshire 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 +0000
PICTURES: 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 +0000
Driver 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 +0000
Ten 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 +0000
Tributes 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 +0000
Public 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 +0000
Ex-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 +0000
Love 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 +0000
Why is #DeleteFacebook trending?
The hash tag #DeleteFacebook is currently trending on UK Twitter after Facebook pulled news content from its platform in Australia.



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