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Sun, 28 Feb 2021 06:51:00 +0000
Latest food hygiene reports for 6 eateries in Basingstoke
FOOD hygiene ratings for six businesses in Basingstoke have been published by the Food Standards Agency since the start of this year.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
North Hampshire beauty spots we can't wait to visit after lockdown
There is no doubt about it, we are very fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places in the country.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Term time dates for schools in Basingstoke
It's fair to say that the last year has been tough on school pupils.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Cheapest areas in Hampshire to buy property per square foot
Searching for a home with more space? Here is how much a property in each area of Hampshire will cost you per square foot

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Unusual home with ‘Huf Haus’ roof for £2.8million
A STUNNING five-bed property near Odiham has come onto the market, which is being dubbed as “designed for twenty-first century living” and boasts an unusual architectural aesthetic.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Sway tower up for sale for £2.75 million
House hunters have a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a truly unique Hampshire property.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:40:06 +0000
Amazon driver hits beloved family vehicle of charity volunteer
A CHARITY volunteer from Basingstoke is sending a plea to retail giant Amazon after one of its delivery drivers backed into his family car - leaving it unable to start.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:36:21 +0000
Multiple crews tackle 'out of control' bonfires in countryside
FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a blaze covering three hectares of countryside land at Hazeley Heath yesterday.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:15:50 +0000
This is why armed police were spotted in Rooksdown this week
LIGHT has been shed on a mysterious armed police incident in Rooksdown which occurred earlier this week.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:25:00 +0000
Planning: Who wants to build in your street this week?
THE Basingstoke Gazette regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals. See: https://www.basingstokegazette. co.uk/announcements/public_notices/

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:33:09 +0000
Residents react to council’s decision to stop shuttle bus service
EARLIER this week, it was confirmed that Basingstoke council to Basing View and the Leisure Park- as .

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:24:26 +0000
Basingstoke mental health unit to develop new 18-bed ward for women
PLANS are underway to transform the upper level of Parklands Hospital in Basingstoke into a new 18-bed mental health ward.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:47:42 +0000
The Anvil Arts CEO is looking forward to reopening
THE chief executive of Anvil Arts said he is looking forward to welcoming back audiences to the venue later this year.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:25:00 +0000
The collectable coins you might find in your spare change
A YOUTUBE star from Basingstoke who takes a suitcase into a bank each week to go home with £1,240 in change has earned himself 55,000 subscribers.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:23:07 +0000
Christopher Collects has 55,000 subscribers on YouTube
A YOUTUBE star from Basingstoke who takes a suitcase into a bank each week to go home with £1,240 in change has earned himself 55,000 subscribers.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:12:01 +0000
Coronavirus: Interactive map reveals the Basingstoke areas with most new cases
AN INTERACTIVE map has revealed the places in Basingstoke and Deane that has the highest number of Covid cases.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the £10 million Hampshire estate fit for a king
This stunning Grade I listed Jacobean mansion near Basingstoke is currently on the market - for an eye-watering £10 million.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:27:16 +0000
Police post humorous appeal after reports of a loose pig spotted in Odiham
POLICE officers have an issued a humourous appeal for witnesses after responding to a report this afternoon of a loose pig in Odiham.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:13:32 +0000
‘Inspiring’ Tadley mum runs 56 miles for charity after beating rare cancer
A MOTHER-OF TWO from Tadley who battled a rare neck cancer last year has set herself a major running charity challenge - raising nearly ten times her target.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:56:00 +0000
Letters to the Editor: Camrose, Climate emergency and RAF’s 80th anniversary
Camrose bigger than CrawleyDear Editor,In answer to Ken Rhatigan saying that he thinks The Camrose is too small for their ambition, I have emailed Ken and other councillors but the Gazette and the Basingstoke public should be aware of the followin...

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:12:00 +0000
Basingstoke's journey from a village to town in 2 decades
In 1961, Basingstoke had a population of around 25,000. Twenty years later it had reached 53,080.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:16:00 +0000
Most popular restaurants in Basingstoke, according to TripAdvisor
BASINGSTOKE residents are blessed with an abundance of top brasseries, restaurants and eateries right on their doorstep, with many of them offering takeout.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:04:00 +0000
PICTURES: Stunning images of Basingstoke buildings
The theme for this month for Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club was Basingstoke Buildings.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The best beer gardens to visit in North Hampshire on April 12
Those desperate for a nice cold pint with friends will be pleased to know beer gardens could reopen after Easter.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:59:22 +0000
Covid patients at Hampshire Hospitals drop to lowest in 2021
The number of Covid patients in the trust which runs Basingstoke's hospital has dropped to its lowest level since the beginning of the year.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:27:33 +0000
How many Covid fines have been issued in Hampshire?
Hampshire police have issued 1,247 Covid fines since March last year.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:22:23 +0000
How Basingstoke council continues to provide pandemic support to the town
The pandemic has been a very difficult time for businesses across the borough and we would like to thank all those businesses who have helped to prevent the spread of COVID-19 locally by following the latest guidance.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:34:59 +0000
Seed and Bean on the hunt for four chocolate tasters
Are you a true chocoholic? Then this could be your dream job.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:28:35 +0000
The Gazette's Basingstoke Love Local Business campaign
WE HAVE never seen a year like it. The pandemic has changed life for everyone and had a huge impact on our towns, cities and high streets.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:27:46 +0000
People aged 40-49 next on the list for a Covid-19 vaccine
PEOPLE aged 40-49 will be prioritised next for a Covid-19 vaccine, with scientific advisers saying the move will “provide the greatest benefit in the shortest time”.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:42:34 +0000
Mapped: How many people have died from Covid in Basingstoke?
AN interactive map using government data has revealed the number of Covid deaths in Basingstoke areas.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:35:09 +0000
Lord Lymington pledges new homes and jobs for Basingstoke
BASINGSTOKE will benefit from 2,500 new homes and 2,500 new jobs if plans for a new environmentally-conscious housing development are given the go-ahead.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:42:46 +0000
Basingstoke mum stabbed dad after prank went wrong
A Basingstoke mother stabbed her husband after his prank to slash her tyres and film her reaction went horribly wrong.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:41:14 +0000
Boris Johnson hints at cheaper pints when pubs reopen
Boris Johnson was asked about the idea of cutting tax on alcohol served in pubs and adding it onto supermarket alcohol instead.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:23:39 +0000
Train line blocked between Basingstoke and Winchester
TRAVEL disruption expected after a technical issue on the train line between Basingstoke and Winchester.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:54:58 +0000
Child Benefit payments will go up in April - how much will you receive?
The government has announced child benefit payments will increase from the start of the new tax year, benefiting millions of children.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:58:52 +0000
Council tax increase officially agreed by Basingstoke councillors
COUNCILLORS have this evening voted to increase council tax for residents in the borough - as the administration's proposed budget gets the green light.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:30:05 +0000
Full council APPROVE 2021/22 budget - as it happened
Good evening and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you live updates from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's full council meeting, as councillors are set to make key decisions on 2021/22 budget plans.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:02:00 +0000
Police and paramedics attend ‘serious medical emergency’ in Beggarwood
POLICE spotted on a residential street in beggarwood were called to assist the ambulance service with a ‘serious medical emergency’, it has been confirmed.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:19:41 +0000
Tadley school clarifies policy after its letter causes uproar
A school in Tadley has clarified its Covid test policy after an initial letter sent by the headteacher led to an online uproar.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:41:56 +0000
Council axes shuttle bus service to Leisure Park and Basing View
COUNCILLORS have voted to axe the shuttle bus service which runs in Basingstoke, as part of a.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:21:33 +0000
Basingstoke mum emotional as family heirlooms rake in ‘life changing’ £155k on new ITV show
A BASINGSTOKE woman who appeared on ITV’s new pawnbroking reality TV show was left shocked, when her diamond earrings and family watch sold for £155,000.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:29:10 +0000
Heatherside Rest Home in Hook is looking for pen pals
A CARE home near Hook has launched an appeal to find pen-pals from ‘far and wide’ for its residents.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:50:36 +0000
Basingstoke to enjoy highs of 11°c and sunshine on Saturday
AS WE approach the end of the month, the turn of the season feels closer than ever.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:34:02 +0000
Maria Miller 'pauses' support for Fire Safety Bill amendment
BASINGSTOKE'S MP has "paused" her support for plans to shield leaseholders from the cost of works to make their buildings safe.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:50:42 +0000
Mystery surrounds armed police raid at Rooksdown
Hampshire Constabulary has said it was not their force that conducted an interception at Rooksdown on Monday that saw armed police in action on a residential street.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:15:26 +0000
‘No algorithm’ to be used to decide school grades, says education secretary
EDUCATION Secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed to MPs that “no algorithm” will be used for school students’ grades this summer, with the judgment of teachers relied upon instead and any changes made by “human intervention”.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:09:12 +0000
Rooksdown skate park will not reopen until at least March 29
THE borough council has confirmed that a Basingstoke skate park remains closed despite people continuing to use it.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:43:08 +0000
The Sushi Maki in Festival Place is closing permanently
A SUSHI restaurant and takeaway in Basingstoke town centre has announced it will be closing this week after falling victim to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:07:53 +0000
Gavin Williamson to lay out exam grade plan after 2020 chaos
The Education Secretary is seeking to avoid a repeat of last year’s fiasco in England following an outcry by pupils.



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