Some 14,000 people in Basingstoke left without access to a GP after their medical centre closed suddenly are being told to call 111.

WINCHESTER Road is partially closed this morning, due to a burst mains water pipe.

Basingstoke Town FC would transform the Camrose stadium into a “community hub” for sports should they be allowed to move back into the ground, the chairman of the club has said.

The Camrose is “nestled within the heart of the local communities”, a key reason why it should return to being the home of Basingstoke Town FC, according to the Supporters’ Club Chairman, Martin French.

A GP surgery in Popley has been closed whilst health bosses work out future care arrangements for its 14,000 patients.

A GP surgery responsible for the care of 14,000 patients in Basingstoke has closed its doors and is not seeing patients today.

TWO lanes are blocked on the M3 between Junction 7 (A30) at Dummer and J6 (A339) at Basingstoke due to a vehicle fire.

Patients at Shakespeare Road Medical Practice have had urgent appointments cancelled and are unable to get prescriptions.

A COUNCILLOR has branded the sudden closure of a Basingstoke surgery as "a disgrace".

THE borough’s political parties have expressed their commitment to supporting Basingstoke’s football club.

A HOSPITAL nurse has told of the terrifying moment she tried to restrain a pickpocket who stole her phone from her jacket while she was shopping in Festival Place.

The political parties vying for your votes in next month's council elections have had their say on the future of the Camrose.

AFTER 23 years as a borough councillor, and nearly 20 as a county councillor, Basingstoke’s ‘Old Ma Popley’ is stepping down from her roles at the upcoming elections.

Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you updates on traffic delays on the M3 near Basingstoke following a vehicle fire near Brighton Hill.

A BASINGSTOKE-based commercial property expert has announced it is merging with a Surrey-based company.

Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (April 15).

A BASINGSTOKE woman who was recently shortlisted as a beauty pageant finalist has launched a charity fundraiser to run alongside her journey.

GPs responsible for the Covid vaccination programme in north Hampshire have said they are taking a “three-pronged approach” to inform patients about their second jab.

MPs will vote this afternoon on whether to establish a parliamentary inquiry into David Cameron’s lobbying activities for collapsed financial firm Greensill Capital.

Basingstoke is among the top ten places in the UK for women getting into trade jobs, a new study has found.

It is important that shoppers follow the rules whilst out enjoying their new found freedom to avoid the risk of a fine or prosecution.

A BASINGSTOKE man sexually abused a boy while playing hide and seek and told his victim not to say anything as it was “our secret”, it has been claimed in court.

A HARTLEY Wintney woman is taking part in her own version of a marathon to raise awareness for a rare autoimmune condition.

Basingstoke Transition Network (BTN) has invited all the major party groupings standing locally in the upcoming elections for an online question and answer session.

A WAREHOUSE operative who struggled to cope died from pneumonia after inhaling a tooth, an inquest has heard.

CHARITY shops have been “inundated” with donations and customers looking for a bargain after re-opening yesterday as lockdown restrictions eased further.

Pub gardens in Basingstoke have reopened for the first time since December, offering a sigh of relief for people who have been locked up for months.

Following the snow and sleet of last week, it’s set to be a lot warmer in Basingstoke and surroundings in the days to come.

THE MILD temperatures may be lingering longer than hoped, but with the 'stay at home' message and travel restrictions loosened, a trip to the seaside is the perfect antidote to cabin fever.

The law change could be coming into place to maximise safety of journeys of disabled and visually impaired pedestrians.

FOLLOWING the death of The Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, his former school has shared the history of his long association with them since he was a pupil there in the 1930s.

WITH lockdown easing this week, many will be flocking to pubs, shops and family attractions for the first time in three months.

All you need to know about the third coronavirus jab to be rolled out in the UK.

THERE are six great reasons you need to nominate medics or care specialists in the Hampshire Hero Awards 2021:

AFTER a difficult year, pubs across Basingstoke are among the businesses celebrating England's move to the second step out of lockdown.

Phonelines to most of the hair salons and beauty therapists in Basingstoke have been jammed as customers rushed to book hair and beauty appointments since this morning (Monday).

Drivers warned to take care

It might be freezing cold with intermittent snow showers but the weather was not going to put off Basingstoke shoppers, eager to head into town today as lockdown restrictions ease.

GPs responsible for Covid vaccinations in north Hampshire are encouraging residents to check when they will receive their second dose.

From this morning’s ironic snowstorm to welcome back shoppers to punters enjoying their first pint in Spoons at 11am, today has felt like a very British day.

FROM DIY attempts, to sporting the wild look, four months without a professional haircut has seemed like eternity for many.

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IT OPENED back up for the first time in months at 9am, and the fans were ready - with many queuing from as early as 6am.

A Range Rover has been lifted to safety after being flipped onto its side in a crash on the Basingstoke ring road.

THESE are the rules beer gardens will have to follow as hundreds prepare to reopen for outdoor food and drink from today.

Sounds of laughter, footsteps and chatter have filled Festival Place once more as shoppers have returned to the centre as lockdown lifts today.

The candidates standing to be your county councillors have been revealed.

COSTA Coffee will mark its 50th birthday by offering customers in Basingstoke any of its hot-drinks for just 50p.

TODAY shops, hairdressers, gyms and pub gardens across Basingstoke reopened their doors for the first time since Christmas Eve.