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Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:07:45 +0100
Max Harwood stars in Everybody's Talking About Jamie
It's the weekend a former Basingstoke student has been waiting for as the Disney film that he stars in is released.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:39:40 +0100
Police patrol Ellisfield area after pheasants shot by catapults
Police have launched patrols in the Ellisfield area after reports of pheasants being shot with catapults by poachers.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:15:32 +0100
Hampshire police gets share of £4.12m to tackle violent crime
HAMPSHIRE's police force is to receive a share of £4.12 million to increase policing in hotspots blighted by violent crime.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE COURTS: Cases in Basingstoke Magistrates' Court this week
A MAN has been given a suspended prison sentence after he was found driving whilst disqualified.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:37:00 +0100
Flashback: Story of historic Overton Sheep Fair
Many aspects of the area and its traditions go back a long way in history but not many are as historic as the Overton Sheep Fair now held four yearly.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:12:25 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing 2021: Everything you need to know from line-up to what start time
Dust off your dancing shoes out because Strictly Come Dancing is back tonight.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:11:01 +0100
Six car checks you need to do before driving this winter
As winter approaches, LeaseElectricCar are urging drivers to carry out regular safety checks to avoid danger on the roads this autumn and winter.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:09:43 +0100
Everywhere you can see the Flying Scotsman train in 2021
The Flying Scotsman has been back in service in 2021. Here's where you can catch a sight of it in the remainder of 2021.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:30:44 +0100
60 further coronavirus cases in Basingstoke and Deane in 24 hours
THE number of coronavirus cases in Basingstoke and Deane has increased by 60 in the last 24 hours, official figures have shown.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:42:24 +0100
Basingstoke gran Joanne Coupland raising money for new teeth
A LOVING grandmother from Basingstoke has been fundraising to receive a set of sparkling new teeth, after losing them during her chemotherapy treatment.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:44:15 +0100
NHS Hampshire Foundation Trust caring for 30 COVID-19 patients
Hampshire Hospitals Trust was caring for 30 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:02:50 +0100
Cllr Ken Rhatigan responds to Basingstoke Deserves Better campaign
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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Gazette editor Katie French says farewell after two years
AFTER two years in the hotseat editing the historic Basingstoke Gazette, this is my final paper as newspaper editor before I embark on a new adventure.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:36:47 +0100
St Andrews named top UK university ahead of Oxford and Cambridge
For the first time, Oxford and Cambridge universities were beaten to the top spot in a national league table which saw St Andrews named top university in the UK.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:31:10 +0100
Basingstoke councillors debate future of housing
Follow live updates as councillors continue to debate the future of housing in Basingstoke and Deane.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:30:33 +0100
Basingstoke Deserves Better: Gazette calls for urgent action
SHOPS are disappearing from our town at an alarming rate. The future of the home of the award-winning Bison ice hockey team hangs in the balance as the once iconic-Camrose football ground is left to rot.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:38:45 +0100
Disturbed, angry and sad: Public reacts to Basingstoke's empty shop crisis
BASINGSTOKE residents have expressed their anger and upset over the state of the town’s high street after this newspaper last week revealed the number of empty units stands at an all-time high.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:55:32 +0100
Hampshire Hogs relocated to The Willis Museum to keep safe
THREE more Hampshire Hogs have been removed from the public art trail after they were vandalised.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:16:43 +0100
Homelessness in Basingstoke linked to domestic abuse during pandemic
Domestic abuse pushed Basingstoke and Deane people into homelessness or put them at risk of losing their homes dozens of times during the coronavirus pandemic, figures reveal.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:49:06 +0100
Monsoon and Accessorize reopen in Festival Place TODAY
Monsoon and Accessorize has reopened in Festival Place today.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:28:35 +0100
'Major disruption' to Basingstoke train services to London
TRAIN services traveling to London Waterloo this morning (Thursday, September 16) will be cancelled and delayed whilst emergency services deal with an incident.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:29:35 +0100
HMRC issues Brexit warning to Christmas shoppers
Consumers could get caught out by changes introduced on 1 January.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:52:57 +0100
Five Guys to open restaurant in Basingstoke
Burger lovers grieving the loss of Basingstoke's Gourmet Burger Kitchen will be pleased to know a new chain has announced it is coming to town.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:40:40 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Basingstoke deserves better
This is what you can expect from this week's Basingstoke Gazette.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:41:14 +0100
Basingstoke's empty shop crisis: Council respond to questions
The town centre has faced two bitter blows in recent days after a popular restaurant closed and another retail unit prepares to empty.​

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:44:54 +0100
PCC on the hunt for new Youth Commission members
HAMPSHIRES Police and Crime Commissioner is on the hunt for people to represent young people’s views on how to best tackle crime in the community.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:00:07 +0100
Honesty at Dummer Down Farm rated one for food hygiene
A Café and grocery in Basingstoke has been given a one out of five, food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:36:07 +0100
Hampshire police seize more than £800,000 from criminals
Hampshire police took cash and assets worth more than £800,000 out of the hands of criminals last year

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:33:17 +0100
Covid disruption gave Kate Goddard time to dream up salon
A MOTHER from Hartley Wintney has marked the next stage of her business after opening her new hair salon.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:08:36 +0100
Inquest opens into death of three people killed on A303
THE inquests have opened today into the deaths of three drivers killed in a collision on the A303.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:56:04 +0100
Every Government minister sacked in Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle
Boris Johnson is carrying out a Cabinet reshuffle. This is every minister that has been sacked.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:12:05 +0100
Shamima Begum offers to help in fight against terror
Former Isis-bride Shamima Begum has begged the British public for forgiveness, saying there is “no evidence” she was a key player in preparing terrorist acts and is prepared to prove her innocence in court.

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.



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