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Basingstoke Gazette

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:53:28 +0100
Amazon warehouses: Developer pledges 1,400 jobs for town
MORE than 1,400 jobs would be created if a new warehouse scheme is given the go ahead next week, the developer behind the project has said.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:17:23 +0100
Basingstoke street rangers complete final patrol of town centre
Basingstoke's street rangers have stopped patrolling the streets as the town's business improvement district prepares to be wound up this week.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:35:28 +0100
Covid in Basingstoke: Walk-in testing site at the Anvil to close
A Covid testing site at a theatre in Basingstoke will close next week, The Gazette can reveal.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:46:23 +0100
Borough council charging film crew for use of car park
THE borough council is set to profit from filming taking place in Basing View through the use of one of its public car parks.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:25:17 +0100
Old Basing farmer pleads with dog walkers after sheep attack
A FARMER is pleading with Basingstoke dog owners to keep their pets on a lead after his sheep were attacked.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:14:56 +0100
Coronavirus: New advert features former Basingstoke GP Dr Hilary Jones
A NEW government advert outlining the latest coronavirus guidance will debut on ITV this evening, starring former Basingstoke GP and TV doctor Hilary Jones.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:48:46 +0100
Brazen thief steals parcel from Andover grandma's doorstep
An Augusta Park grandmother has spoken out after thieves stole a parcel of toys for her two-year-old grandson in broad daylight in Andover.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:49:08 +0100
Fran Sawyer, 52, shaves head to promote body confidence
A 52-year-old woman from Beggarwood has shaved her head for the second time as part of her efforts to promote body confidence among women.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:58:53 +0100
Basingstoke Together: BID to attempt relaunch later this year
BASINGSTOKE’S Business Improvement District will attempt to revive itself later this year after firms in the town voted against renewing its contract.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:55:47 +0100
Hampshire hospital stabbing stats revealed for 2020
Dozens of stab victims were treated in Hampshire's hospitals last year, figures suggest,

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:12:33 +0100
Dolled Up shortlisted for UK Hair and Beauty Awards
A BASINGSTOKE businesswoman is celebrating after being shortlisted as a finalist at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:52:19 +0100
Plans for Basingstoke Gateway warehouses set to be decided
A site near junction 7 of the M3 could be set to get just one new warehouse instead of four after council officers urged councillors to approve a quarter of the controversial scheme.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:50:09 +0100
Tiler, 38, died after accidentally overdosing on cocktail of medication bought over the internet
A 'FUN and loving' tiler accidentally overdosed on a cocktail of pills he bought online to cope with the pain of losing his father, an inquest has heard.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:54:50 +0100
Three arrests after person assaulted and car damaged in South Ham
THREE people have been arrested after a person was assaulted and a car damaged in South Ham.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:51:57 +0100
Paramedics given £410,000 to support innovation
THE SOUTH'S paramedics are to benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds to support a number of new projects.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:09:51 +0100
Police appeal for information after ‘vehicle antisocial behaviour’
POLICE have issued an appeal to Basingstoke residents for information following reports of ‘vehicle antisocial behaviour’ in the Daneshill area.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:45:33 +0100
Broadhurst Grove residents still hopeful over village green
Residents of Broadhurst Grove are still hopeful they will be able to protect their village green after a council error meant it lost control of the land.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:26:46 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals NHS trust Covid cases continue to fall
The NHS trust which runs Basingstoke's hospital has seen its Covid cases continue to fall, with nine less patients over the past week.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:15:41 +0100
Households of immunosuppressed adults to get Covid vaccine
People in Basingstoke who live with someone with a weakened immune system will be prioritised to receive a Covid-19 vaccine.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:09:48 +0100
Hampshire sees over 800 Clare's Law domestic abuse requests
More than 800 requests for information about potential abusers were handled by Hampshire police in a year.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:38:19 +0100
How are lockdown restrictions changing from today?
What restrictions are being lifted and when other changes are expected in the coming weeks and months.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:56:31 +0100
Record-high March temperatures forecast as lockdown eases
The warmer and brighter weather coincides with the easing of England’s lockdown on Monday.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 09:29:07 +0100
England told to ‘hold its nerve’ ahead of easing of lockdown
NHS England has warned the nation not to "squander the gains" made against coronavirus, a day before the major easing of lockdown regulations.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:01:00 +0000
Basingstoke Wagamama to reopen on April 12
Restaurant group Wagamama has unveiled plans to reopen around half of its restaurants for outdoor dining on April 12, including its branch at the Festival Place in Basingstoke.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The secret walled garden in Basingstoke you've probably never heard of
If you want to go for your daily exercise in beautiful scenery in Basingstoke, or enjoy some of North Hampshire's history, then you are well and truly spoilt.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100
10 Basingstoke pubs you can sit outside at from April
One feature of many of our lives that has been strangely absent in the last year is the humble British pub.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Unique cottage on historic moat goes on the market
Moat Cottage, built in the early 20th Century was once the servants wing of the main house Sherfield Court.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:48:00 +0100
Word Up: The importance of real friends
This Friday, as with most Fridays since the start of lockdown, I’ll be playing poker with a group of friends from university. Older readers might remember that back in those early lockdown days I wrote a column about it and how I’d adapted to ...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 09:50:41 +0000
B&M at Hatch Warren Retail Park has opened
BASINGSTOKE’S brand-new B&M store officially opened its doors this morning, welcoming customers who had been queuing to be the first inside.

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 12:03:00 +0000
Love Local Business: People love living in Basingstoke, survey finds
People love Basingstoke and Deane as a place to live, according to the latest residents’ satisfaction survey.

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.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:07:45 +0000
Sunak mocked for suggesting workers would QUIT if they can't return to the office
Readers of the Gazette have reacted harshly towards the suggestion by Chancellor Rishi Sunak that workers will quit if they can't return to their offices.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:30:26 +0000
Pictures: Amazing rainbow over Basingstoke
A perfect rainbow over the town on Friday evening had snappers racing for their cameras and mobile phones to catch it before it faded away.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:29:02 +0000
Injunctions will stop Basingstoke gang from communicating
POLICE have used gang injunctions for the first time in Basingstoke in response to youth crime.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:48:00 +0000
Flashback Thursday: The early settlements of Basingstoke
Over the next three weeks I will be delving into the fascinating local history book ‘The Making of Basingstoke’ by Eric Stokes, produced by the Basingstoke Archaeological and Historical Society.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:15:25 +0000
When do the clocks change in the UK 2021?
When do clocks change? Do we lose or gain an hour? Here's everything you need to know about the clocks changing in the UK 2021.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 09:23:03 +0000
This is the current rate of Covid infection in Hampshire
​THE CURRENT rate of Covid infection in Hampshire is far lower than the England average, official figures show.

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 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.



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