AN ARMED county lines drug dealer who left people terrified after he brandished a machete in Basingstoke town centre has been spared jail.

A Popley man will stand trial accused of causing grievous bodily harm.

Brits currently on holiday abroad in Portugal are facing a last dash to return to the UK with less than 24 hours until the country move's to the amber list of travel regulations.

EASTROP paddling pool and Chineham splash pad could re-open at the end of June, the council has said.

A crash map has revealed that 122 car crashes on Black Dam roundabout have been reported to police in recent years.

ONGOING problems with water supply are affecting an area of Brighton Hill.

Wates Developments Limited decided to appeal after its outline planning application attracted 318 letters of objection from residents.

A BASINGSTOKE ice hockey team has been treated to a slightly unusual training session this week, after the club donated to a local teenager's fundraising effort.

MYSTERY surrounds why police were chasing a car through Brighton Hill yesterday evening.

 

The UK Education Secretary has urged school pupils and their families to take a coronavirus test ahead of the return to school this week, following the half-term break.

Looking to make a bold investment in the heart of Basingstoke? Then this 16-bedroom hotel may be for you!

A Saxon mud house, a peculiar painting workshop, and several pub-inspired sheds are among this year’s entrants.

Have you ever wondered what crimes are being committed near you?

A CHILDREN’S play area was set on fire in Popley thought to have been started by vandals.

The council has issued a public consultation notice, calling for sites with future development potential to at least year 2039.

AN URGENT review has been carried out into the Hampshire police’s response to horse and trap racing on the A33 near Micheldever.

ROADWORKS. An annoyance for every driver out there, but worse still when you have no idea they're happening.

A DRONE was used to track down a car involved in a poaching incident.

PUBS in Basingstoke and Andover are offering a free pint to every customer to celebrate the return of the Euros football tournament.

BUSKERS will entertain queuing shoppers in Basingstoke.

SURGE testing is being carried out in parts of the neighbouring county of Berkshire after cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus were identified.

BROWSING the properties for sale in your area is a popular hobby, but one Basingstoke home has caught many an eyey recently.

AS THE summer weather shows signs of improvement, a trat that helps you cool off is high on the priorities list.

In 1939, at the start of the second world war, Basingstoke was a town of about 20,000 people. To prepare, all councils had to make preparations for war and bombardment. They had to set up Air Raid Precautions committees; appoint air raid wardens; ...

With sunshine and soaring temperatures expected, it is the perfect time to cool down with a swim.

Social distancing and mask wearing could be set to remain in place until July 5, according to multiple reports.

THE trust which runs Winchester hospital has hosted a research and development event to raise awareness of the impact that clinical research has had throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

POLICE have said that the cause of a fire at the Camrose football stadium this week is 'unclear' after they carried out searches of four men in relation to the incident.

Here are a few planning applications advertised by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council this week.

Three men arrested in connection with a suspected shotgun discharge in South Ham have been released on police bail.

THE use of tasers by police in the area has continued to rise in recent years, the Gazette can reveal.

A MEMBER of the Basingstoke Street Gang will appear in court again after allegedly failing to comply with his tagged curfew order.

A TEENAGER who was caught speeding on the M3 whilst high on cocaine has pleaded guilty to five driving offences.

ICONIC Chinooks based out of a north Hampshire RAF base have racked up 3,000 operational hours of flying in north Africa.

Sunshine and fine weather look set for a pleasant weekend to be out and about in Basingstoke as temperatures will match those in Ibiza

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been approved for use in children aged 12-15.

A CONTORVERSIAL move from the NHS will see your medical records shared with third parties unless you opt out by June 23.

The new storage policy will affect anyone with a Google account who is signed up to Gmail, Drive - including Google Docs and Sheets - and Photos.

I am delighted to share that we have been inundated with entries for The Gazette's first-ever Pet Idol competition - and voting will open next week.

Now the weather’s getting warmer and people can meet up, you may be looking forward to spending some time outside. Whether you’re enjoying your garden or one of the South East’s many beauty spots – here’s how you can make the most of the...

Hampshire police have now confirmed that three arrests were made in connection with the previous incident at Claythorpe Road in South Ham

A MAN has been arrested after a burglary at a garden centre in Tadley yesterday (June 2).

FIREFIGHTERS from Basingstoke were called to the Camrose football stadium last night (June 2) after a fire was started in the seating area.

THE borough council is 'taking legal advice' after it was accused of making an 'illegal' decision to approve plans for a major distribution warehouse on land near Junction 7 of the M3.

Basingstoke is set to receive a share of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) £600,000 funding to make local streets safer.

BASINGSTOKE residents may not be able to holiday in popular Portugal this summer after all, following the government's announcement today (Thursday, June 3), that it will be moved to the amber travel list.

A BASINGSTOKE man is set to stand trial after being charged with driving without due care and attention.

A MAN has been ordered to take part in a rehabilitation programme after he admitted assaulting a woman in Basingstoke on Christmas Day.

HAMPSHIRE Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has adopted a new technology which helps coronary heart disease to be diagnosed in just hours.