A RESIDENT from Whitchurch is hoping to increase disabled representation in politics after being born with a rare connective tissue disorder.

BASINGSTOKE’S 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.

A POPULAR orchestra will be joined by a top violinist later this month at The Anvil for an exciting evening of entertainment.

THE trial of a man accused of murdering a Basingstoke couple at their home on Father’s Day last year will begin on Monday (February 7).

CAMPAIGNERS fighting for gender equality in school sports have made a step forward in their mission after the House of Lords recommended that guidance should be issued to schools.

DOG owners are being warned to remain vigilant after the first two cases of deadly disease Alabama Rot have been reported this year.

As football fans searched social media for the latest transfer dealings late on transfer deadline day, McDonald’s shared a late signing of its own.

FESTIVAL Place is backing a deaf awareness campaign to encourage retailers to learn how to better communicate with the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

THE DIRECTOR of a programme that trains teachers is encouraging residents to sign up for this year's course as “teaching is more important than ever”.

Basingstoke produced a battling performance to come away with three hard-earned points as Brad Wilson’s early goal secured the win away at South Park.

THE Tiger Who Came to Tea is celebrating 12 years on stage and over 50 years as Britain’s best-loved picture book and the musical adaptation will be heading to Basingstoke this week.

Basingstoke Men’s 1s have entered a tough battle for promotion with two other teams as they defeated fifth placed Amersham & Chalfont this week.

CLAUDIA Winkleman has announced her first ever tour and she will be heading to Basingstoke in May.

Children have committed almost 1,500 drug crimes in Hampshire in less than a decade, figures show.

Costa Coffee has revealed a new menu item in time for Valentine’s Day. See what the item is here.

Sky Broadband has launched a new fibre broadband package, Superfast 35. See what's included and how you can sign up.

The favourite fragrances of Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Queen have been revealed, here's how you can smell like a Royal.

THOUSANDS of fines for breaches of coronavirus regulations were handed out by police across Hampshire, figures show.

MYSTERY surrounding a ‘reverse’ crop circle may have been solved by a photographer who takes aerial images of them using a drone.

A GOLF course in Tadley has been put on the market a month after the owners withdrew an outline application for 90 affordable homes outside the playing area.

A WINKLEBURY resident has spoken out to warn others after burglars rummaged through her home - pulling clothes from wardrobes, Christmas decorations out of boxes and even paperwork following her husband’s death.

BASINGSTOKE’S MP has aired disappointment after a full report into alleged parties at Downing Street was not published.

CHINESE New Year was celebrated in Whitchurch this evening (Tuesday) as part of the Silk Mill’s lights festival.

VISITING is being restricted at the trust which runs Basingstoke hospital as staff cope with a rise in the number of Covid cases.

Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

THE Basingstoke Bison lost their only game last weekend, as they were beaten 4-2 by the visiting Sheffield Steeldogs, writes Graham Merry.

BASINGSTOKE Town ended their poor form since the start of December with a brilliant 4-0 win against Staines Town.

THE BASINGSTOKE Gazette and the Andover Advertiser have together launched a search to find the beauty therapist of the year.

VOLUNTEERS of a climate charity planted 3,500 trees in Dummer last weekend as part of efforts to regenerate hedgerows across the country.

Meraki Dance Studios has qualified a number of its dancers for the World Cup that will be held in San Sebastian in Spain in June.

SHOPPERS in Basingstoke are encouraged to support a campaign that last year raised more than £1million after customers rounded up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service tills.

A PETITION to protect the North Hampshire Downs from future building developments has gained nearly 10,000 signatures.

Tesco has launched a three-course meal deal in time for Valentine's Day, and it costs just £15.

Here are some food, drink and gift ideas for Valentine's Day this year available to buy from Aldi.

Sajid Javid has been facing pressure to scrap the requirement amid fears it will lead to a major staffing crisis.

A DRIVER from Basingstoke is expected to go on trial later this year accused of using a mobile phone behind the wheel.

PATIENTS visiting Basingstoke hospital’s emergency department are waiting longer to be seen than the national average, figures show.

BASINGSTOKE MP Maria Miller has said the problems found in the town’s maternity department “can never happen again”.

A DRINK driver who failed to stop at the scene of an accident that he was involved in has been jailed for eight weeks.

A BASINGSTOKE woman was fined for getting on a train at Basingstoke Station without paying for a ticket.

A BASINGSTOKE man has been handed a conditional discharge for possessing an imitation firearm in a public place.

The 12-page report has been published on the government website.

A BASINGSTOKE man has been fined hundreds of pounds for failing to give police information relating to the driver of a vehicle.

A BASINGSTOKE man has been banned from driving after he was caught speeding on the M6 at Preston.

COUNCIL tax across Hampshire will likely increase by around £10 per year to pay for more police officers.

A LARGE quantity of cash was found alongside suspected Class A and Class B at an address in Basingstoke.

RESIDENTS and visitors will get the chance to learn more about the Basingstoke town centre’s fascinating history as it is brought to life as part of a dedicated self-guided trail.

PERMANENT repair work has been carried out on a road after a resident became increasingly concerned about its dangerous condition.

A COLLEGE in Basingstoke will hold the region's largest apprenticeship event that will help people find their career paths.

GET ready to raise your glasses for the eighth year of Vineyards of Hampshire (VoH) Fizz Fest.