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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:17:53 +0100
Two injured at Barley Mow pub in Oakley
Two people have been taken to hospital after a fight outside the Barley Mow pub in Oakley.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:28:11 +0100
Arson investigation after Stratton Park bins set alight
The council have removed recycling banks from Stratton Park after a fire last night.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:52:13 +0100
London Overspill: Council can't rule out taking extra homes
Basingstoke council cannot rule out providing overspill housing for other neighbouring authorities including London, the authority has said.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:59:21 +0100
Oakley Station Road: Inspector grants permission for 110 homes
A PROPOSAL to build more than 100 homes on the edge of Oakley that was refused by councillors last year has been reversed after the developer appealed the decision.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:11:18 +0100
Trust said new hospital will be built later this decade
THE trust which runs Basingstoke hospital said it is “on course” to deliver a new hospital in the latter half of the decade.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:59:37 +0100
Rowan Lodge marks 10th birthday in style
A BASINGSTOKE care home marked its 10th birthday in style earlier this month when fire breathers, an ice cream van and a steel drum band visited.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:39:37 +0100
Sex attacker who preyed on woman at Basingstoke Railway Station let off with £300 fine
A MAN who sexually assaulted a woman after trespassing at Basingstoke railway station has been spared jail and walked away with a £346.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:02:30 +0100
MRS Digital one of UK’s best SEO agencies after award
A CHURCH Crookham-based SEO agency is celebrating after being named one of the top search agencies in the country.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:51:09 +0100
Brighton Hill School appears on Good Morning Britain
A Brighton Hill school appeared on our TV screens this morning after the government announced children aged 12 to 15 will be offered the COVID vaccine.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:32:27 +0100
Cranbourne rated 'Good' by Ofsted with leadership praised
"The community now has the school it deserves."

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:45:51 +0100
Heavy rain to batter Hampshire this afternoon
HEAVY rain and downfalls are forecast to lash the Hampshire this afternoon, triggering warnings of flooding and travel disruption.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:56:16 +0100
Warren James in Festival Place set to close
Another shop is set to close in Basingstoke town centre as jeweller Warren James advertises a final sale.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:54:13 +0100
What time is Boris Johnson’s Covid announcement today?
Boris Johnson is set to make an announcement in the afternoon of September 14, detailing the plans to tackle Covid in the winter months.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:06:55 +0100
How the National Insurance rise for social care reform will impact payslips
A UK-wide 1.25% health and social care levy based on National Insurance (NI) contributions will be introduced.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:38:58 +0100
Basingstoke Interfaith Walk celebrates people of all religions
PEOPLE from different faiths and community groups joined together to go for a walk in one another's shoes on Sunday.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:11:12 +0100
Sainsbury's will close its stores on Boxing Day to give staff the day off
Basingstoke employees of Sainsbury’s will be able to have Boxing Day off this year as the chain has announced it plans to close its stores.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:54:07 +0100
Southern Electric's £1.1m upgrade of Basingstoke power station comes to an end
A HUGE project to boost power supplies in Basingstoke has been finished by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:30:28 +0100
Festival Place - 1,500 homes being considered in town centre
"MASSIVE concerns" were raised by councillors that could see at least 1,500 new homes built in the town centre.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bloo Launches New Toilet Cleaner To Its Range
Bloo, the UK’s number one toilet hygiene brand¹, has launched an upgrade to its innovative Fragrance Switch toilet rim blocks range. The new toilet rim blocks now feature a revamped version of the patented balls into marble-design for aesthetic ap...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:55:34 +0100
Factory worker Kuldip Singh died after battle with alcohol addiction
A FACTORY worker from Basingstoke was found dead at his home after a long battle with alcohol addiction, an inquest has heard.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:09:03 +0100
Worting Road railway bridge to be closed until end of October
A MAJOR road in Basingstoke will be closed until the end of October whilst engineers strengthen a railway bridge.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:35:00 +0100
Monsoon in Festival Place set to reopen
The Monsoon and Accessorize shop in Basingstoke is set to reopen

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:56:08 +0100
Kit Malthouse: M25 climate protest was 'idiotic'
A North Hampshire MP has hit out at climate protestors who blocked several junctions of the M25 this morning, saying their protest was "idiotic".

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:18:53 +0100
STI rates drop in Basingstoke during pandemic
STI rates plunged in Basingstoke and Deane as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, figures suggest.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:01:31 +0100
Over 800 noisy neighbour complaints in Basingstoke during pandemic
More than 800 complaints were recorded in Basingstoke as noisy neighbours caused a headache during the first year of the pandemic.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:29:40 +0100
Two-thirds of 16 to 17-year-olds in Basingstoke receive first Covid jab
TWO-THIRDS of 16 to 17-year-olds in Basingstoke and Deane have received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, figures reveal.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:24:24 +0100
6 household items that will keep spiders out of your home
The early autumn months are not exactly a great time for those scared of spiders, as mating season for the critters commences.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:23:27 +0100
HMRC issue urgent scam warning to anyone starting university in September
Ahead of the new University term students are being warned about HMRC scams.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:05:55 +0100
Dashwood Manor donates to Basingstoke charities
A brand new care home has celebrated its opening in Basingstoke with a flurry of donations to local causes.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:45:10 +0100
Work-from-home guidance and face masks could be brought back in winter
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out his winter Covid-19 plan on Tuesday on how the country can learn to live with the virus.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:54:20 +0100
Broadhurst Grove residents celebrate buying village green
GLASSES were raised in celebration as a community marked a milestone moment having bought their village green for £45k, saving it from development.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:16:32 +0100
The North Water was filmed at Black Hangar Studios in Lasham
A NEW drama series starring Colin Farrell which was partly filmed in Basingstoke is being shown on BBC 2.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:24:58 +0100
Incident at BMI The Hampshire Clinic investigated by HSE
A CHEMICAL leak at a private hospital which resulted in a man being taken to A&E is still under investigation six months after it happened.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:49:26 +0100
All in the Mind Festival held in Glebe Gardens
MENTAL health was the focus of an annual festival held in Basingstoke yesterday which featured music, dance, and theatre.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:34:00 +0100
Boy, 16, given ‘final warning’ after breaching bail during fight with his mum
MAGISTRATES have told a Basingstoke teenager he is on his final warning after he breached bail conditions by leaving his house after an argument with his mum.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Word Up column: Can literature cure racism?
There is plenty of research out there that suggests the positive effects of reading books.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:14:24 +0100
Gourmet Burger Kitchen in Basingstoke closes
A BURGER restaurant in Basingstoke is listed as ‘permanently closed’ sparking fears that it is another loss for the town.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 09:49:18 +0100
Kutchenhaus showroom opening in Basingstoke
A NEW kitchen retailer set to open its first ever store in Basingstoke next week in a brand-new showroom.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
How the Camrose became the home of Basingstoke Town FC
The CAMROSE ground has been through several controversies in the past few years. But there used to be a time when it was not a football ground. This is the story of how the Camrose became the home of the Basingstoke Town football club.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the courts: Man admits town centre window smashing spree
A man who broke multiple windows in Basingstoke town centre has appeared in court.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:52:11 +0100
Council criticised for failure to act on climate promises
AS A mum to a four-year-old, I am teaching him about the environment and we are changing our habits to become more environmentally friendly.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:12:15 +0100
Speculation that Five Guys chain is opening in Basingstoke
A BURGER chain restaurant is advertising for job vacancies in Basingstoke, prompting speculation that it is opening in the town.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:41:42 +0100
Basingstoke fire station Covid vaccine site closes
A MENTION on the Eurovision Song Contest and a call with Prince William were just some of the triumphs of a Basingstoke vaccination centre which has now closed.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Women stole £300 of items from H&M in Festival Place
TWO women stole nearly £300 of items from H&M in Festival Place, a court has been told.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 19:38:19 +0100
9/11 attack: Twin Towers September 11, 2001 in pictures
The 9/11 terror attacks had repercussions still felt around the world today, 20 years later.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:42:53 +0100
Basingstoke councillor's son denies illegal firearm charge
The son of a Basingstoke councillor has denied illegally possessing an antique pistol after being summoned to court following an anti-terror raid.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:58:48 +0100
Rooksdown counter terror probe: Streets eerily quiet one day on
Streets that were cordoned off by counter terror police yesterday are eerily quiet one day on.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:55:33 +0100
Rooksdown: Simon Tustain charged with firearm offence
A man from Basingstoke has today (10/9) been charged with a firearm offence.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:54:08 +0100
Hampshire magistrate of 12 years on 'fascinating' experience
"We are an unsung national treasure."

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:39:20 +0100
North Hampshire MPs vote in favour of social care plans
North Hampshire's MPs have voted in favour of plans that will see National Insurance rise to fund health and social care.



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