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Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Court round-up: Latest cases from Basingstoke
A WARRANT has been issued for a man accused of driving without a licence and insurance in Old Basing.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Omicron impact on NHS not as bad as first feared, health chief says
THE NHS has been struggling through a ‘difficult’ winter – but the impact of Omicron is not as bad as first feared.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Vivid's plan to destroy much-loved green space
Dear Editor, Vivid whose corporate slogan is bright futures have finalised their plans for the Winklebury regeneration/land grab; Vivid still plan to destroy a much loved and used local park, a real community hub. Vivid highlight they are opening a g...

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 09:22:12 +0000
Man injured after being hit by car at Chineham
A MAN has been left with injuries after being hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing at Chineham.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The best dating apps to use ahead of Valentine's Day 2022
The most romantic day of the year is just over two weeks away so now is the time to find yourself a date using one of these dating apps.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Valentine's Day 2022: Pandora jewellery for £25 and under that will make perfect gifts
You might even send a little gift to yourself judging by Pandora's great prices.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Linda Dobinson releases third children's book
A BASINGSTOKE author has released her third children’s book which she hopes will help develop children’s reading.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Selfridges launches its Valentine's day gift collection - Shop the best deals
Selfridges has launched its Valentine's Day gift collection. From Cartier rings to Burberry bags, shop the best deals here.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire Hospitals maternity unit told to improve by CQC after concerns raised
A MATERNITY unit has been told to make improvements after whistleblowers raised fears that midwives were too exhausted to keep patients safe because of low staffing levels.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:02:34 +0000
Alex Whitfield blames Basingstoke hospital maternity issues on midwife shortage
THE chief executive of the trust which runs Basingstoke hospital has said she was “not surprised” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) report which said the maternity unit needs to improve.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:01:16 +0000
Emma Ireland sent to prison after taking £95,000 from her mother
A BASINGSTOKE woman has been sent to prison for nearly two years after withdrawing more than £95,000 from her mother’s bank account without permission.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:09:05 +0000
Basingstoke hospital maternity unit told to improve by CQC
BASINGSTOKE hospital’s maternity department did not have enough staff to care for women and keep them safe, a damning inspection report has concluded.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:53:27 +0000
Hampshire County Council in need of help as it faces £80m cuts
GOVERNMENT support is desperately needed to save a struggling council’s finances in the years ahead.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000
Plan for 24 homes near school in Overton comes under fire
OVERTON residents have criticised a developer’s bid to build 24 new homes on land close to the village school.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:50:59 +0000
UK weather: Met Office share snow update for February as 'arctic air' approaches
“Snow showers” are expected in February as “wintry downpours” move down from the north and as far south as central England and the capital.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:40:43 +0000
Basingstoke young businessman wins award for innovation
Jamie Tong has won a £5,000 grant, one-on-one business coaching and an allowance to cover living costs for his company Scannetix.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:37:15 +0000
Basingstoke driver makes waves in national championship
Joseph Dalgarno, 20, of Monk Sherborne, is striving to make a career in the world of motorsport.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:04:05 +0000
North Waltham 20 is plenty campaign
VILLAGERS are the leading force behind a 20mph campaign that has led to Hampshire County Council proactively considering speed restrictions in residential roads and villages.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:58:21 +0000
Basingstoke gets its first pay-per-access board game cafe
Dice Tower Gaming, which targets pop culture enthusiasts aged between 12 to 50 years, has opened at the top of town in the Red Lion Hotel.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:19:30 +0000
Hampshire's Household Waste and Recycling Centres could soon allow same-day booking
BOOKINGS for tips across Hampshire could soon be made on the same day, a council has advised.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Silver jubilee year for Basingstoke Neighbourcare
AN AWARD-WINNING Basingstoke charity that caters to older members of the community is celebrating their silver jubilee this year.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Campaigners declare victory over Oakdown trees
A CAMPAIGN group has declared victory after the destruction of historic oak trees has been halted.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:32:43 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing announces line-up for Professionals UK tour - how to get tickets
The hit BBC One show has released with pro dancers will be hitting the road for the new tour.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:31:49 +0000
Royal Mint release giant gold coin to celebrate Chinese New Year
A giant new gold coin has been made by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Chinese New Year

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:33:36 +0000
International LEGO day: Shop the best LEGO sets at BargainMax to celebrate
January 28 is International LEGO day and we know only one way to celebrate - stocking up on LEGO Minecraft, City, Friends sets and more.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Valentine's Day 2022: Record players for a vinyl lover from AO, HMV and Urban Outfitters
If you've been meaning to dig out old 33s from your attic or invest in a brand-new turntable, here's some record players you might like.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:11:06 +0000
Basingstoke man died in road traffic collision
A MAN from Basingstoke died in a road traffic collision, an inquest heard.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:16:08 +0000
Warning driving with a dog in your car could land you £5,000 fine
Driving with a dog in the car could land you a £5,000 fine or lose your drivers licence

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:32:55 +0000
Want to work in a zoo? Marwell is advertising three new job vacancies
HAVE you ever wanted to work in a zoo?

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:24:19 +0000
Councillor is a little too late on speed limit issue
Dear editor, regarding the story on speed limits with Cllr Dillow expressing his opinion on the development of Manydown. Once again, he is too late to the issue on this one.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:13:56 +0000
Entries now open Croudace Festival 5k, Basingstoke
ENTRIES are now open for a popular running race around Basingstoke town centre.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:29:36 +0000
Major boost for Inspero helping vulnerable people with food and wellbeing
A BASINGSTOKE charity promoting healthy food and wellbeing has been awarded funding.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:10:43 +0000
Father, 22, dies after head-on collision
A CHINEHAM father died just days before his birthday after he “misjudged” a manoeuvre while overtaking a lorry.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:55:48 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Camrose lease as ground is set to be used as 'site compound'
A FORMER football stadium ground is set to be used as a ‘site compound’ during works to update a Basingstoke roundabout.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:58:43 +0000
Schools invited to attend mental health awareness festival
SCHOOLS from Basingstoke and surrounding areas are being invited to sign up for a free festival as part of a national campaign to help improve awareness and education of mental health for children and young people.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Three people fined over £400 for not paying train fare at Basingstoke Station
Three men got on the train at Basingstoke Station without paying for a ticket.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:30:00 +0000
What is the Holocaust Memorial Day prayer for 2022?
Holocaust Memorial Day falls on January 27 every year

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:32:48 +0000
Case of 'stealth Omicron' found in Basingstoke, according to scientists
A CASE of a new Covid variant coined ‘stealth Omicron’ has been found in Basingstoke.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:17:30 +0000
Five per cent of Basingstoke schools impacted by staff Covid absence
FOUR schools in the borough have had to ask some pupils to work from home this week because of staff absences.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:38:23 +0000
Brighton Hill Retail Park to be knocked down
A BASINGSTOKE retail park which has been in the town for more than 30 years is set to be knocked down and replaced with ‘commercial accommodation’.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:53:24 +0000
The 3 Hampshire gastropubs named best in the UK - the full list
See which gastropubs made it into Estrella Damm's Top 100 Gastropubs list.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:57:24 +0000
Family pay tribute to Popley murder victim
THE family of a man who died following an incident in Basingstoke have paid tribute to him and his smile that “brightened” the room.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:02:59 +0000
Hampshire MP spent more than the Prime Minister last year
ANDOVER MP and policing minister Kit Malthouse cost the taxpayer more than the Prime Minister last year, new figures reveal.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:54:51 +0000
Litter picking day in Hatch Warren
A COUNCILLOR organised a successful litter collection day in Hatch Warren in a bid to make the area the cleanest part of Basingstoke.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:09:19 +0000
Rare Bison defeat to the Bees
The visitors came back from 3-1 down to win 5-4 in overtime last Saturday.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:46:45 +0000
Asda announce permanent Quiet Hour for UK stores
Asda has announced it will be introducing a permanent Quiet Hour in UK stores.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Covid vaccination hub opens at Festival Place for walk-ins
A WALK-IN Covid vaccination site has opened at Festival Place in Basingstoke.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Gordon Buchannan at The Haymarket
ONE of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon Buchannan, will be at The Haymarket in February.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Happy Wrappy service at Festival Place helps raise over £1,000 for St Michael’s Hospice
A vital hospice nursing care has been boosted by a Christmas fundraising event at Festival Place in Basingstoke.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:10:28 +0000
Wilko is extending its Face Mask Recycling Scheme until April
Wilko's mask recycling scheme will continue in participating stores.



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