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Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:01:03 +0100
Basingstoke Crowne Plaza set to be a quarantine hotel
The hotel will close for the public on Sunday, July 25.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:37:05 +0100
Chineham Park paddling pool in Popley finally reopens
One of Basingstoke's paddling pools has finally reopened today after months of controversy.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:33:41 +0100
Woman who assaulted pensioner in Popley identified
The woman will be interviewed under caution on Thursday, July 22.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:02:35 +0100
Camrose link road: County council refuse to rule out plans
The council has refused to rule out bringing back controversial plans to build a road through Basingstoke's historic football ground.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:37:12 +0100
Basingstoke shoppers react to 'Freedom Day' restriction easing and face mask rules
'FREEDOM Day' has arrived in Basingstoke, as the government embarks on its final step of lockdown restriction easing today (Monday, July 19).

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:50:03 +0100
Parkrun to return to War Memorial Park this weekend
A POPULAR running event is set to return to Basingstoke this weekend, after more than a year of cancellation due to the pandemic.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:43:25 +0100
Basingstoke cladding: Tristan Robinson writes to Robert Jenrick
A senior councillor has written to a cabinet minister asking for more support for residents affected by the town's cladding crisis.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:48:11 +0100
Flooding in Basingstoke twin town Euskirchen
Basingstoke's twin town of Euskirchen is at the centre of what is being described as the worst German floods in two generations.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:32:53 +0100
Two Saints submits application for Culver Road home
Homelessness charity Two Saints submitted the application to build on the Kings Furlong land with 24-hour tailored support.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:47:19 +0100
Hook woman gains more than 100 signatures on petition to save her community plants
A CARER from Hook is being forced to dig up 30 pollinator-friendly plants she is growing with the support of the community.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:47:24 +0100
Onnalee Cubitt 'deeply saddened' by Euskirchen flooding
The mayor of Basingstoke is "deeply saddened" by catastrophic flooding in Basingstoke's twin town of Euskirchen.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:19:56 +0100
Basingstoke's MP pays visit to The Austen Academy which is now complete
BASINGSTOKE'S newest school is officially open, offering spaces for 120 children with autism.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:13:29 +0100
Tadley father died due to complications after fall
A FATHER of two died after becoming “withdrawn into his surroundings” during the pandemic, an inquest has heard.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
PCC launches Hampshire-wide anti-social behaviour taskforce
A new taskforce is being assembled to fight anti-social behaviour in Hampshire following a number of incidents of alleged vandalism in Andover.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:26:22 +0100
First ever amber 'extreme heat' warning issued
an Amber weather warning for 'extreme heat' has been issued as the county boils in a heatwave.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:10:50 +0100
Driving in flip flops could land you a £5,000 fine
FLIP flops, sandals and sliders are a staple part of everyone’s summer wardrobe but they could land you in a whole heap of trouble.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:19:44 +0100
North Hampshire heatwave set to continue
NORTH Hampshire will continue to bask beneath bright skies and warm sunshine over the next few days as the heatwave continues.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Six unique Hampshire spots for a walk and an ice cream
AS THE summer weather shows signs of improvement, a trat that helps you cool off is high on the priorities list.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:12:31 +0100
Where do I need to wear a mask now restrictions have lifted?
FACE masks are no longer mandatory in shops and on most public transport after the remaining coronavirus restrictions in England were lifted.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:53:45 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing: Meet the 4 new professional dancers joining the show
A total of four new professional dancers have joined the line-up for the next series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:12:01 +0100
Basingstoke motorcyclist killed in A259 Bognor Regis crash
A Basingstoke motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in Bognor Regis following a collision with a car.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:15:00 +0100
Claims Erith Ocado fire causes 'delivery cancellations'
There have been claims of Ocado delivery cancellations across North Hampshire following a fire at the company's depot in Kent.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:56:55 +0100
Police appeal for witnesses after Popley vehicle crime
Police in Popley have appealed for witnesses following a spate of vehicle-related crimes in the area.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:21:55 +0100
Basingstoke man to be sentenced after changing plea
A man has admitted resisting arrest after previously having elected to be tried for the offence.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:59:10 +0100
Bona Vacantia: Full list of unclaimed Basingstoke estates
Do the names Frederick Oram, James Walker-Smith, or Cesil Haimes mean anything to you?

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Historic properties for up for sale in Hampshire
Hampshire is home to hundreds of quaint listed building just waiting to be purchased.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Schools in Hampshire rated 'inadequate' or 'requires improvement' by Ofsted
According to the latest ratings, 13 secondary schools in Hampshire have been rated as 'requires improvement' or ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:12:00 +0100
Thousands expected to be eligible for new Universal Credit
Hundreds of thousands of Universal Claimants will be effected

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:30:37 +0100
Nine staff at The Angel test positive for Covid
NINE employees from a Basingstoke pub are isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:47:09 +0100
33 schools record positive Covid cases in Basingstoke
THERE has been an almost 100 per cent increase in Covid cases in Basingstoke and Deane over the last week, figures show.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Preston Candover Old Church of St Mary holds many secrets
Preston Candover lies on the B3046 on the southern edge of the catchment area for The Basingstoke Gazette. It is not often mentioned as part of Basingstoke history, but I would like to highlight a particularly interesting small church in the heart of...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
90s photos from Basingstoke's infamous Martine's nightclub
We have picked out seven photos from the 90s featuring Basingstoke's infamous nightclub Martine's. 

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Man, 53, avoids prison after encouraging '14-year-old girl' to perform sexual act on online chat rom
A BASINGSTOKE father-of-three who encouraged a police decoy he thought was a 14-year-old girl to perform a sex act on herself has avoided going to prison.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:24:03 +0100
3 electric car chargers installed in Whitchurch and Overton
New electric car chargers have been installed in Whitchurch and Overton as part of plans to promote electric vehicles.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:10:37 +0100
The Bishop of Winchester Tim Dakin announces retirement
THE Bishop of Winchester has announced his retirement after 'stepping back' for months.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:25:21 +0100
Basingstoke mum launches business wellbeing workshops
TWO business coaches have joined forces to help improve the wellbeing of workers post-pandemic.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:45:42 +0100
PCC Donna Jones appointed national lead for victims
Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said that “more needs to be done” to support victims of crime as she was appointed to support them last week.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
GP patient survey reveals the best and worst practices
RESULTS from the annual survey of patients on all aspects of their GP have been published.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Best places to go for a swim in Hampshire this weekend
With sunshine and soaring temperatures expected, it is the perfect time to cool down with a swim.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The heat is on: together, we can prevent water shortages
When the temperature rises, so does people’s water use. But if we all use too much at once, there won’t be enough to go round. While Southern Water works to keep taps and toilets flowing this summer, you can help by using only what you need.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:29:11 +0100
Man on trial accused of raping girl, 16, in his caravan claims sex was consensual
A BASINGSTOKE man on trial accused of raping a vulnerable teenager in his static caravan has claimed the sex was consensual, a court has heard.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:26:37 +0100
Basingstoke areas with highest and lowest vaccine coverage
Two-thirds of people in Basingstoke and Deane have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:51:15 +0100
'Major improvement' needed after Horris Hill school rated one for food hygiene
A private school has been given a one out of five, food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:07:15 +0100
Asbestos-related cancer claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people in Hampshire
Asbestos-related cancer has claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people in Hampshire over almost four decades, new figures reveal.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:16:53 +0100
Whitty Covid warning: ‘We could get into trouble again’
The Government’s top medic has warned the number of people in hospital with coronavirus could reach “quite scary” levels within weeks.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:45:12 +0100
Outdoor pools and lidos in Hampshire perfect for a swim 
Pack up your swim trunks and sun cream and head down to make the most out the sunshine and fresh air.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Secret beaches across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
In a bid to beat the crowds, we have come up with a list of lesser known and likely lesser dense beaches that are worth visiting this year.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:59:43 +0100
Face mask rules in supermarkets ahead of ‘Freedom Day'
Supermarkets in the country have introduced their own guidelines about face coverings- here are all the updates we have from them so far.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Shane Illsley: Parents of victim feel 'let down' by sentence
THE PARENTS of a child who was groomed and sexually assaulted by a Bramley man has hit out at the court for letting him "get away with it".

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:43:48 +0100
GP reception staff off sick after experiencing abuse from patients
The Camrose, Gillies and Hackwood Partnership, has changed their automated phone message to encourage patients to be kind.



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