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Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:26:27 +0000
The lockdown rules changing today - what you can and can't do
What are the four changes to lockdown rules being made in England from Monday?

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 19:50:36 +0000
Bransbury thatched cottage fires: the latest
MORE than 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze that is ravaging an estate of thatched cottages.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:17:45 +0000
Police scale back search for Basingstoke man Charles Knight
Police have announced they are scaling back their searches for missing Basingstoke man Charles Knight after he disappeared in Burghclere 18 days ago.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:34:46 +0000
A number of staff from the delivery office are isolating
AN OUTBREAK of Covid-19 at the Basingstoke delivery office has resulted in postal delays across the town this week.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 09:25:58 +0000
Some residents have had no post for two days
MYSTERY surrounds why there are post delivery problems in Basingstoke this week.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:28:00 +0000
Coronavirus: What happens if a case is identified in a school?
WITH all students set to return to school next week, there are many questions on the mind of pupils and parents alike.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:15:48 +0000
Nuisance Parking - What action can I take against it?
Nuisance parking is a very emotive issue for many residents, but it also hard to take action against. Here's what you can do:

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:08:08 +0000
TUI cancels all holidays from UK - what to do if you booked
TUI’s cancellations will apply to any departures from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
A holy home: Rare tiny church is up for sale for £200,000
Property prices always seem to be on the rise, but every now and again a property comes up that is an absolute bargain.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Locked up in 2021: Faces of nine Hampshire and the Isle of Wight criminals
Courts across the county have given out hefty prison sentences for all manner of crimes over the last two months.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:28:00 +0000
Areas of Hampshire where house prices have increased
ZOOPLA has revealed the how much property prices have increase in these Hampshire areas over the last 12 months.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0000
Letter: Have you thought about the extra 2,000+ cars on the road, Lord Lymington?
Dear Editor,

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:30:00 +0000
Inside Basingstoke schools as they prepare to reopen on Monday
WITH schools set to reopen to all students from tomorrow (March 8), it is understandable that many may be viewing the step with a little apprehension or anxiety.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:12:00 +0000
Basingstoke will be colder than Iceland on Sunday
LAST weekend’s heatwave was a pleasant surprise to Basingstoke residents, with the late-February sunshine putting a smile on many a face.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:51:26 +0000
Prime Opticians has taken over a unit in The Malls
A NEW and independent opticians has opened in Basingstoke town centre.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:00:25 +0000
Two-year ban given for drug driver caught on A303
A DRUG driver caught near Micheldever Station has been banned from the road for two years.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:45:28 +0000
Testbourne School in Whitchurch praised for Covid testing
Testbourne School in Whitchurch has been praised for its Covid testing ahead of a reopening on Monday.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:27:00 +0000
Letter: What housing shortage? I shudder at the rate of development in Basingstoke
Dear Editor,

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:43:00 +0000
Four in five Hampshire pupils learning remotely before half term
HAMPSHIRE'S teachers are preparing to welcome pupils back to classrooms en masse on Monday (March 8) – as estimates show four in five were learning remotely before the half term break.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Summer 2021: Eight events to look forward to this year
THE social calendar for 2021 is looking hopeful after a year of cancelled events and lockdowns.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
One year since first Covid case in Basingstoke
IT HAS been 368 days since Hampshire saw its first case of Covid-19, little did we know it would be the beginning of  the ‘new normal’.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 13:02:49 +0000
Urgent recalls from supermarkets for meat, cakes, and more
Salmonella poisoning, food allergies and glass are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:38:13 +0000
Major suspected drug dealer arrested in raid in Basingstoke
A MAN from Overton has been arrested following a major police drug raid operation in Basingstoke.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:15:53 +0000
Residents angry after ‘human mess’ left on road for four days
RESIDENTS of a street in Popley have expressed their anger after being left to deal with overflowing waste on their road for four days after a sewage pipe leak.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:06:17 +0000
85 new cases of Covid recorded in Hampshire
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Hampshire increased by 85 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:04:27 +0000
Which parts of Basingstoke have received the Covid vaccine fastest
More than a third of people in Basingstoke and Deane have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:01:25 +0000
Town renters pay £400 more
Private renters in Basingstoke and Deane fork out more than £400 extra per month on average to keep a roof over their heads compared to those in social homes, figures show.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:08:31 +0000
One new Covid death reported by Hamsphire Hospitals
One new coronavirus death has been recorded at Hampshire Hospitals Trust in the latest 24-hour period, the latest official figures show.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:04:48 +0000
Basingstoke children celebrate World Book Day 2021 - in pictures
Children, adults and authors across Basingstoke celebrated a World Book Day “more important than ever” amid coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:10:00 +0000
GAZETTE COMMENT: Council - stop sitting on public cash
It was pointed out at a meeting last week that Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has more than £6.5million in unspent developers’ contributions. This is cash given to the council by developers to be spent on the community. If it isn’t spe...

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:03:11 +0000
Usborne book organiser launches fundraiser in aid of children's hospice
A CHILDREN’S hospice charity which has shops in Basingstoke is set to get a resource boost, after a Usborne books representative decided to launch a fundraiser to support them.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:43:30 +0000
Basingstoke school is ‘fastest growing in Hampshire’
A BASINGSTOKE school is celebrating its popularity, after figures revealed it is growing rapidly, reportedly at the fastest rate in Hampshire.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:47:47 +0000
Hospital Trust could make millions from selling land
Hampshire Hospitals Trust could make millions of pounds from selling land it owns, figures reveal.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:39:29 +0000
49 Covid patients treated by Hampshire Hospitals
Hampshire Hospitals Trust was caring for 49 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:27:15 +0000
Bench faces Wilko's brick wall over Andover river
IF BRUTALISM is your sort of thing, perhaps you would be quite happy with the placement of the bench at the new Town Mills development.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:56:17 +0000
Top of Town charity shop closes in Basingstoke
One of Basingstoke's largest charity shops will not be reopening later this spring.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:04:00 +0000
A morning commute on the Centre Shuttle service soon to be axed
LAST week, the, after a raft of cuts got the green light as part of its 2021/22 budget.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:54:22 +0000
'All vegan' Basingstoke-firm Sumillion advertises jobs
A self-described all-Vegan IT company is looking for employees for its Basingstoke office.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:04:00 +0000
In pictures: Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club's Spring photos
After a long dark winter the need for a bit of sunshine and blue skies has never felt greater.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:08:46 +0000
The Wetherspoon pubs in Hampshire that are set to reopen
Multiple Wetherspoon pubs in Hampshire are set to reopen their doors when lockdown measures are eased from April 12.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:36:55 +0000
'A kick in the teeth': Fury over 1% pay rise for NHS staff
THE Government is facing a furious backlash after calling for NHS staff in England to be restricted to a pay rise of just 1 per cent.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:35:40 +0000
Hampshire Hero Awards 2021: Nominations now open
THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Hampshire Hero Awards.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:09:04 +0000
Anvil funding could be HALVED following council budget approval
THEATRE in Basingstoke could lose half of its council funding as part of a ‘review’ of grants, it has been revealed.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:50:03 +0000
Four Covid-19 skin conditions everyone should know about
A recent study found that for 17% of COVID-19 patients with multiple symptoms, skin rashes were the first symptom to appear.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:34:25 +0000
Life was lonely for Londoners who moved to Basingstoke
Basingstoke: The south’s first town of the motor-car age. A shopping centre on a platform; separate routes for cars and pedestrians. It is the showpiece town of the South of England. That’s how our town was described by the Hants & Berks Gazette ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
'Once the Cliddesden fields have been built on, they will be gone forever'
Dear Editor,

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:31:46 +0000
Residents battling to save green space delivered blow
RESIDENTS in Lychpit have been delivered a blow in their battle to save a green space from development.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Areas in Hampshire where Aldi want to open new stores
Aldi has revealed the areas across Hampshire that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:03:26 +0000
 12 things you can get free on your birthday according to Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis has revealed 12 freebies everyone should know about

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:26:38 +0000
When will Wetherspoons reopen? Beer gardens to open April 12
PUBS will once again be able to serve customers outdoors from April 12 as part of England’s road map out of lockdown.



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