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Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the courts: Man who assaulted girlfriend on M3 given community service
A man who assaulted his girlfriend when she told him she was leaving him has been ordered to take part in community service.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
What 'stay local' means for visiting family over Easter
With more than half of adults having had the first dose of their Covid vaccine and lockdown restrictions set to ease again, hopes are rising that it won't be too long before we're able to see family members again.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:42:08 +0000
Musician apologises for picture taken on the railway near Basingstoke
A Musician who naïvely posed for a PR photograph on railway, is urging others not to risk their lives by making the same mistake.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:25:02 +0000
B&M to open second new store in Basingstoke tomorrow
Bargain hunters will be delighted to know that B&M is opening its second store in Basingstoke tomorrow.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:37:00 +0000
Benjamin John avoids prison after stealing bank cards
A "serial thief" from Basingstoke who used stolen credit cards to buy over £100 of cigarettes has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:24:20 +0000
Rishi Sunak says workers will quit if they can't return to the office
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned workers will quit if they can't return to their offices.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:22:00 +0000
New B&M store to open in Basingstoke - what we know so far
LAST week, the Gazette reported that , opening next month.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:13:20 +0000
The Village Hotel in Basing View will reopen on April 12
THE new addition to Basing View – The Village Hotel - was open for just a month last year before it was forced to close during the national lockdown in March.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:06:54 +0000
Basingstoke will be hotter than Barcelona next week
BASINGSTOKE is forecast to be bathed in sun next week as temperatures are set to top those in Barcelona.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:07:20 +0000
Almost 800 Covid fines issued in Hampshire over last month
Almost 800 Covid fines were dished out in Hampshire last month.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:53:31 +0000
This is how YOUR councillors voted on freezing their allowances
Councillors voted in favour of a motion likely to see their pay frozen at a meeting last week.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:09:28 +0000
Basingstoke council prepares for lockdown easing on April 12
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is working with Basingstoke Together, Festival Place, The Malls and partners in Whitchurch and Overton to welcome shoppers and visitors back next month.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:24:39 +0000
Union flag is to be flown above Basingstoke Civic Offices
THE Union flag is to be flown above the Civic Offices from this summer, the council has confirmed.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:13:56 +0000
Bramshill estate could be turned into huge filming site
If new plans are approved by Hart District Council, the site will be used as a film set for two years.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:25:21 +0000
'We should be proud to be British': Deputy mayor welcomes rule to fly Union flag above council buildings 
THE Union flag is to be flown above council buildings every day in a bid to unite the nation, new guidance has set out.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:17:44 +0000
'Breathalyser’ that stops you drink-driving could be fitted to cars in UK
The 'alcolock' would be connected to the vehicle ignition system to prevent it from starting if the driver is over the limit.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:18:39 +0000
BBC TV licence fee to remain until 2038 despite 'limited shelf life'
MPs have concluded Britain may be stuck with the licence fee until 2038 because of the Government’s failure to roll out super fast broadband.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:20:24 +0000
Can you solve GCHQ's 'toughest puzzle ever' in honour of Alan Turing £50 note?
The Alan Turing £50 banknote will be issued for the first time on June 23 2021 to coincide with his birthday, can you crack the code?

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:43:16 +0000
Bodyguard actor Richard Madden spotted in Basing View
BODYGUARD actor Richard Madden was spotted in Basing View today believed to be there filming a new action spy series for Amazon Prime.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:19:48 +0000
Disruption at Basingstoke station after person hit by train
THERE is disruption on the trains in Basingstoke this afternoon after reports of a person being hit by a train in Surrey.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:54:10 +0000
'The best parents ever': Lovebirds mark 60 years
THE family of a Basingstoke couple who are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary have paid tribute to "the best grandparents and parents anyone could ask for".

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:23:07 +0000
Mystery over knitted NHS signs around Basingstoke
MYSTERY surrounds a number of knitted NHS banners wrapped around lampposts around Basingstoke.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:45:23 +0000
Ten unusual laws in the UK you may have broken
Over the past few weeks, much controversy has been generated by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which, among other measures, would propose new powers for police to limit protests.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:12:25 +0000
A look back at John Lewis’ opening in November 2015
THE NEWS of closure of John Lewis at home store in Basing View, less than six years after its inauguration, has come as a shock for most Basingstoke residents.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Dr Jim Rose reflects on his career as a St Mary Bourne GP
A GP who is retiring after serving the community for more than 30 years has said he is very proud of turning around his practice into a “great success”.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:38:54 +0000
Basingstoke councillors likely to have pay frozen
Councillors in Basingstoke and Deane will likely have their pay frozen next year.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:57:39 +0000
All the Basingstoke schools with Covid cases since March 8
The Costello, Brighton Hill, Ashford Hill, The Hurst and Burnham Copse have all reported at least one case of corona virus over the last 14 days.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:27:48 +0000
Two in five Hampshire Hospitals Trust staff unwell due to stress
More than two in five staff at Hampshire Hospitals Trust felt ill due to work-related stress as the coronavirus pandemic took hold last year.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:49:27 +0000
Grant Shapps orders fresh review into smart motorway safety
SMART motorway crash statistics are to be analysed by the roads regulator amid safety fears.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:15:18 +0000
Amazon Prime spy series Citadel rumoured to be filming in Basingstoke
All you need to know about the new spy series rumoured to be filming in Basingstoke.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:29:00 +0000
An open letter to Maria Miller and other letters of the week
Open letter to Maria MillerDear Editor,Although we cannot say we are shocked, we are completely disappointed and disgusted in Maria Miller’s support of the abhorrent policing crime bill.This crime bill proposed by Priti Patel will criminalise no...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:07:41 +0000
Readers share the last normal photo we took before lockdown
FOOTBALL matches, ice hockey games, family meals out and holidays.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:20:00 +0000
Dozens of trailers and lorries are arriving at Basing View
A FILM crew has descended on Basing View with an entourage of lorries, trailers, flood-lights and catering facilities packed into a council car park, thought to be there to shoot new Amazon Prime series Citadel.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:57:09 +0000
Lights, lorries and cameras have been spotted at Basing View
A NEW Amazon Prime series starring Richard Madden is rumoured to be filming in Basingstoke.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:15:42 +0000
Basingstoke Gateway: Council recommends REFUSAL of 'Amazon' scheme
BASINGSTOKE council has said that plans to build four new warehouses near the M3 should be refused.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:08:22 +0000
Basingstoke's John Lewis set to shut down with jobs at risk
Almost 100 jobs are at risk after John Lewis announced that its Basingstoke store will not be reopening after lockdown ends.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:32:31 +0000
Rape claims in Hampshire dropped
Almost half of all rape cases are dropped by the person making the allegation in Hampshire, figures reveal.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:24:12 +0000
Basingstoke reacts to news that John Lewis is closing down
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council leader Ken Rhatigan has expressed his shock and surprise following the news of Basingstoke's John Lewis shop shutting down with 93 jobs at risk.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:31:31 +0000
Brovie Smithson case: Victim blasts judge's decision
A NURSING assistant left with two broken teeth after being punched in the face by a violent thug has blasted a judge for not sending her assailant to jail.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:01:37 +0000
Police officers and dogs spotted at Basingstoke train station part of 'proactive operation'
A 'HUGE crowd' of police officers with sniffer dogs spotted at Basingstoke railway station yesterday were part of a 'proactive operation', British Transport Police has confirmed.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:42:59 +0000
Trust is caring for 22 Covid patients in hospitals
THE ‘black alert’ status for Basingstoke hospital has been removed as the number of Covid-19 patients continues to fall.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:27:39 +0000
Maria Miller votes against Fire Safe Bill amendment
MARIA Miller has voted against an amendment to the Fire Safety Bill that would have protected residents from paying for work to make their buildings safe.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:55:18 +0000
Tadley friends tackle Mount Snowdon climb for mental health charity MIND
A PAIR of friends from Tadley have decided to tackle Wales' highest mountain climb this summer in aid of a charity 'close to their hearts'.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:54:34 +0000
Two Basingstoke women named finalists in new Miss/Mrs Africa pageant
TWO BASINGSTOKE women have been shortlisted as finalists in the Miss/Mrs Africa UK 2020 competition.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:12:02 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: One year on from lockdown - tribute edition
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (March 25).

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:45:36 +0000
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/

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:20:17 +0000
Cineworld confirms plans for May reopening
The cinema chain, which also owns the Picturehouse franchise, said it expects to reopen screens and has signed a deal with Warner Bros on streaming.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:46:15 +0000
‘Popular and caring’ charity fundraiser, 43, took his own life after struggling with work pressures
A ‘popular and caring’ Basingstoke-based charity fundraiser took his own life after struggling to cope with work pressures, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:01:55 +0000
Coronavirus: Basingstoke's year in figures
Today marks one year since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that everyone across the UK was to stay at home for the first time, as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the nation.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:37:26 +0000
Search for missing teenager who may have travelled to Basingstoke area
POLICE have launched an appeal to help find a teenager reported missing after leaving her home in Gloucester on Sunday.



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