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Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 03 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Six houses in Basingstoke perfect for first-time buyers
The property market is as busy as ever right now as homeowners re-evaluate their needs following the Covid lockdown.

Sun, 02 May 2021 12:22:10 +0100
Driver attempts to drive through horse and trap racing event
DASH-CAM footage captured by a driver travelling along the A33 this morning shows dozens of members of the traveller community lining the road.

Sun, 02 May 2021 14:32:38 +0100
Police defend action at unauthorised horse and trap race
POLICE have responded to criticisms of the way they handled an unauthorised horse and trap race on the A33, saying “ultimately these are the difficult decisions policing has to make every day”.

Sun, 02 May 2021 14:21:11 +0100
Hatch Warren Runners hold relay for member diagnosed with MND
EMOTIONS were running high when a group of fundraisers crossed the finish line of a 24-hour relay in support of their friend who received a shock diagnosis last year.

Sun, 02 May 2021 09:25:39 +0100
Traveller community arrived from 6.30am for racing event
UNAUTHORISED horse and trap racing is taking place again for a second day, forcing police to close part of the A33.

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:18:56 +0100
Police have not stopped the unauthorised event on the A33
MEMBERS of the public are questioning why police have not stopped an unauthorised event taking place on the A33 involving the traveller community racing horses and traps along the road.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Coronavirus cases remain low in most areas across north Hampshire
Only three areas in north Hampshire have seen more than three confirmed coronavirus cases in the last seven days.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Inside Rightmove's ultimate Hampshire party house
House hunters have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a truly unique property.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Unhealthiest places to live in Hampshire revealed
An interactive map has now been created to show how healthy your postcode is.

Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Word Up: The jab is a piece of cake compared to badminton
LAST Saturday I had my Covid vaccine. It’s fair to say that given some of my previous medical experiences, I approached this with a sense of trepidation.

Sat, 01 May 2021 19:47:09 +0100
The Crowne Plaza has enlisted the help of security with dogs
SECURITY guards with dogs have been enlisted to help at a Basingstoke hotel, thought to be there to help to help manage a “drunk and abusive” group staying a second night.

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:23:04 +0100
Police were called to the Crowne Plaza hotel in Basingstoke
A LARGE group gathering was reported to have taken place at a Basingstoke hotel last night.

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:48:39 +0100
Lane of A33 closed as police deal with horse and trap race
POLICE are dealing with unauthorised horse and trap racing and have closed a road while they attend the incident.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the courts: Man found guilty of assaulting police officer
A man has been found guilty of assaulting a police officer in Basingstoke.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
History: The Rising Sun Public House of Basingstoke
With Hampshire being a principal hop growing county and a major brewery situated in Basingstoke since 1751, that of John May & Co, it comes as no surprise that at the time of the 1911 census, and a population of only 11,540 people, there was a tot...

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:35:08 +0100
Basingstoke football club to blackout social media channel
BASINGSTOKE Town Football Club is joining a boycott against social media this weekend in a unified stand against racism and discrimination.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
North Hampshire weather: Mixed fortunes for the bank holiday
With punters expected to flock to pubs and restaurants this weekend, the weather forecast is a mixed bag.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:49:57 +0100
High Sheriff of Hampshire Phillip Sykes given Covid jab
THE High Sheriff of Hampshire visited The Hampshire Court Hotel this morning to receive his second Covid vaccine.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:04:02 +0100
Gathering in Joices Yard broke Covid lockdown rules
A MAN has been fined more than £2,000 for breaking Covid-19 lockdown rules when he attended a public gathering in Basingstoke.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The best bars and pubs to visit in Hampshire according to Tripadvisor
Ahead of the long weekend we have searched through Tripadvisor to show you the best pubs and bars that Hampshire has to offer.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Eight criminals jailed in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Courts across the county have given out hefty prison sentences for all manner of crimes last month.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:56:14 +0100
Council need help re-uniting this collie with its owner
The council are appealing for the public's help in re-uniting an adorable collie with its owner.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:42:45 +0100
Hampshire Court Hotel clocks 100,000 Covid vaccines
A BASINGSTOKE vaccination centre has reached a milestone after administering 100,000 Covid jabs since opening in December.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:24:18 +0100
Aerial photos of A303 Enviropark's 30,000tn ash mountain'
AERIAL photographs show the extent to which a gigantic pile of ash is blighting the North Hampshire countryside with villagers calling for action.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:46:54 +0100
Meet Alison, who got Hampshire Court Hotel’s 100,000th vaccine
Five months ago, Alison Barlow was battling for her life in an intensive care unit at Basingstoke Hospital.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:02:14 +0100
Covid: Where can I get a rapid test in the Basingstoke area?
Everyone in England will now be able to access twice-weekly rapid Covid testing at home.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:33:54 +0100
Fly-tipping: Couple call for council to be more proactive
A couple have expressed their disappointment at the council's action on fly-tipping in rural parts of Basingstoke and Deane.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:39:30 +0100
Place to be Proud of 2021: Vaccination centres recognised
BASINGSTOKE'S vaccination centres have been recognised in an awards ceremony showcasing Basingstoke's finest.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Mum refused service at Pizza Express for having ‘Covid hazard’ buggy
The mother was left feeling ‘disgusted and embarrassed’

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:31:46 +0100
Fundraising day for Tadley teenager waiting for a new heart
The family of a teenager who needs a heart transplant are holding a fundraiser day next month.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:02:00 +0100
Council wrong to cut Anvil funding, says artist
A BASINGSTOKE musician who has performed with the likes of Nas and Wretch 32 has hit out at the council for cutting The Anvil’s funding.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:22:39 +0100
Brand new skatepark at War Memorial Park
A NEW skatepark has opened at War Memorial Park in Basingstoke - just it time for the summer.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:52:43 +0100
Readers share what they wish they had been taught in sex education
For many, the birds and the bees talk in school left gaps in their knowledge.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:44:53 +0100
Two Basingstoke abuse victims encourage others to come forward
Two Basingstoke residents sexually abused by a relative have courageously waived their right to anonymity to speak out in the hope of encouraging more survivors to come forward.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:14:08 +0100
Barton Stacey: Plans to build asylum seeker camp dropped
Plans to hold up to 500 asylum seekers on a piece of land off the A303 have been dropped by the Home Office.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:05:54 +0100
Election 2021: Candidates tussle over future of town centre
Candidates standing in next week’s elections have shared their plans on how they intend to revitalise the town centre.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:59:40 +0100
Covid in Basingstoke: One testing site to close tomorrow
One of Basingstoke's Covid testing sites will close tomorrow.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:30:17 +0100
Get your copy of the Gazette's election special
With just a week until voters head to the polls, The Gazette has today published an election special supplement.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:34:22 +0100
Anvil service saved thanks to donation
THE Anvil Trust has received a donation of £1,000 to help continue its popular Festival Place pop-up as calls for the council to reverse its decision to slash funding continue.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:43:24 +0100
Cyclist ends 700km ride after being pushed off in Andover
AN ENDURANCE cyclist who was travelling across England to raise money for charity has ended his pursuit after he was pushed off his bike in Andover.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:39:06 +0100
Tilly, seven, chops off hair for Little Princess Trust
Tilly from Tadley made the brave decision to have nine inches of hair chopped off, to help children with cancer.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:49:36 +0100
Teenager 'released under investigation' after stabbing
A TEENAGER arrested in connection with a double stabbing in South Ham on Monday has been released under investigation.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:18:15 +0100
Chambers of Commerce support Anvil Reverse the Cut campaign
“THERE is no doubt that without a strong Anvil, the brand of Basingstoke becomes weaker.”

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:04:54 +0100
Man and woman arrested after drug raid on Winchester Road
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs from an address on Winchester Road in Basingstoke late last night (Tuesday).

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:52:27 +0100
Church Square resident hits out at council for 'stringent' rules which restrict home alterations
A BASINGSTOKE resident has hit out at the council for its “stringent rules” which have prevented him from making his house suitable for his young child with breathing difficulties.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:11:06 +0100
Ofsted praises Cranbourne school's work during Covid
A Basingstoke secondary school has been praised for its work supporting pupils during the pandemic in an inspection from the schools' watchdog.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:19:40 +0100
Tristan Robinson has not been living in the borough
NOMINATION papers submitted for a senior borough councillor who moved to London during lockdown confirm he has not been residing in the borough.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:34:15 +0100
Chief executive confirms plans for opening of new hospital
A NEW hospital for Basingstoke is hoped to be built by 2028, it has been revealed.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:45:29 +0100
Jo Hamilton will continue fight for compensation
A GRANDMOTHER who was forced to re-mortgage her home after being accused of stealing £36,000 by the Post Office, said she has been left “so angry” by the 18-year ordeal.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:17:12 +0100
Who wants to build in your street this week?
THE GAZETTE regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals.



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