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Basingstoke Gazette

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:49:44 +0000
Test Valley Golf Club redevelopment plans submitted
A MAJOR redevelopment of a golf club near Overton to secure its future has been unveiled as a plans have been submitted.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:47:39 +0000
Tributes paid to former Mayor of Basingstoke Gerald Traynor
A FORMER mayor of Basingstoke and a long-serving councillor for South Ham has died.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:46:48 +0000
Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation
The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:27:04 +0000
Cruse Basingstoke bereavement walk
A BEREAVEMENT charity is organising a special walk after noticing an increase in demand for support since the Covid-19 pandemic started.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:25:13 +0000
Myprotein and Hotel Chocolat reveal chocolate Easter egg for 2022 - how to get yours
MyProtein and Hotel Chocolat have joined forces to create a limited-edition Easter egg this year.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:24:35 +0000
Valentine's Day 2022: Moonpig launch range of body heat reactive cards
The Moonpig cards are described as 'cheeky' in nature

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:35:15 +0000
Prince Harry shares his experience of 'burnout' with Serena Williams
The duke admitted he had used a mental health service himself and spoke regularly with his 'coach'.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:49:22 +0000
Basingstoke leisure park consultation to launch later this month
RESIDENTS will soon be able to have their say on plans for the future of Basingstoke’s leisure park, including a vision for the popular Aquadrome.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:11:26 +0000
Parents react to failings at Basingstoke's maternity unit
PARENTS reacted with shock to the news that Basingstoke hospital’s maternity department has been told to improve by the Care Quality Commission.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:40:37 +0000
Energy price cap increase: Martin Lewis issues latest advice amid £1,971 price hike
The energy regulator announced the new energy bill price cap will rise by 54 per cent per cent from April.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:17:23 +0000
Campaigners concerns over changes to face masks
THE end of compulsory face masks could be the start of an ‘environmental nightmare’ warn campaigners.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:23:35 +0000
Pop-up Doughnut Time stall comes to Basingstoke
A DOUGHNUT stall has landed in Festival Place and there are dozens of different flavoured treats to choose from.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:11:59 +0000
Basingstoke council's opposition react after leader resigns
OPPOSITION council leaders have reacted to news that the leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has resigned from his position.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Celia Hensman hopes to increase disabled representation
A RESIDENT from Whitchurch is hoping to increase disabled representation in politics after being born with a rare connective tissue disorder.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Bison hit the road this weekend
The Basingstoke Bison are on the road this weekend with trips to Swindon and Leeds, writes Graham Merry.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:23:09 +0000
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Thursday, February 3
Check out what you can pick up in the stores this week.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:05:34 +0000
RAF jets scrambled to track 'unidentified aircraft' approaching UK
Typhoon jets have been sent to respond to the aircraft approaching the United Kingdom.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:48:41 +0000
Basingstoke and Deane council leader Ken Rhatigan resigns
THE LEADER of Basingstoke and Deane Borough council has resigned from his position this morning.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:27:18 +0000
Paper preview: CQC finds patients safety at risk
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.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Top orchestra head to Basingstoke this month
A POPULAR orchestra will be joined by a top violinist later this month at The Anvil for an exciting evening of entertainment.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:01:28 +0000
Queen Elizabeth's way of eating burgers revealed by royal chef
Queen Elizabeth may be a royal but her Royal Highness still craves burgers like the rest of us, her former chef has revealed.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:54:05 +0000
Asda is selling a heart shaped pizza for Valentine’s Day – but you’ll have to be quick
It’s just under two weeks until Valentine’s Day and if you’re sick of the heart shaped advertising then you may want to look away now.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:06:00 +0000
Sky launches new superfast broadband package - How to sign up
Sky Broadband has launched a new fibre broadband package, Superfast 35. See what's included and how you can sign up.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:20:16 +0000
Basingstoke double murder: Stanley Elliott to stand trial from Monday
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).

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:27:09 +0000
Basingstoke schoolgirl's petition leads to school sports change
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.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:53:51 +0000
Vets warn dog owners after cases of Alabama Rot reported
DOG owners are being warned to remain vigilant after the first two cases of deadly disease Alabama Rot have been reported this year.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:51:56 +0000
McDonald's announce seven new items being added to the menu today
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.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:50:46 +0000
Festival Place backs deaf awareness campaign
FESTIVAL Place is backing a deaf awareness campaign to encourage retailers to learn how to better communicate with the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:35:44 +0000
Aspiring teachers encouraged to come forward this year
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”.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:27:55 +0000
Basingstoke secure back-to-back wins at South Park
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.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hockey: Basingstoke Men's 1s climb to the top of the league
Basingstoke Men’s 1s have entered a tough battle for promotion with two other teams as they defeated fifth placed Amersham & Chalfont this week.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The Tiger Who Came to Tea heads to Basingstoke
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.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Claudia Winkleman heads to Basingstoke
CLAUDIA Winkleman has announced her first ever tour and she will be heading to Basingstoke in May.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire children commit almost 1,500 drug crimes
Children have committed almost 1,500 drug crimes in Hampshire in less than a decade, figures show.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:55:54 +0000
Costa Coffee to launch new menu item in time for Valentine's Day
Costa Coffee has revealed a new menu item in time for Valentine’s Day. See what the item is here.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
How to smell like a member of the Royal Family: favourite perfumes revealed
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.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:38:10 +0000
Thousands fined for breaching Covid rules across Hampshire
THOUSANDS of fines for breaches of coronavirus regulations were handed out by police across Hampshire, figures show.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:36:05 +0000
'Ghost' crop circle spotted near Preston Candover, Hampshire
MYSTERY surrounding a ‘reverse’ crop circle may have been solved by a photographer who takes aerial images of them using a drone.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:23:21 +0000
Bishopswood Golf Course on the market for £4.5m
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.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:38:09 +0000
Warwick Road burglaries: Police appeal for information
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.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:01:52 +0000
Basingstoke MP reacts to Sue Gray report into lockdown parties
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has aired disappointment after a full report into alleged parties at Downing Street was not published.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:36:36 +0000
Whitchurch Silk Mill enjoys Chinese New Year celebrations
CHINESE New Year was celebrated in Whitchurch this evening (Tuesday) as part of the Silk Mill’s lights festival.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:10:27 +0000
Hampshire Hospitals restricts visiting as Covid cases rise
VISITING is being restricted at the trust which runs Basingstoke hospital as staff cope with a rise in the number of Covid cases.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:51:23 +0000
Drivers warned they face fines over 'friendly warning' commonly used on UK roads
Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:18:05 +0000
Bison fail to silence Steeldogs
THE Basingstoke Bison lost their only game last weekend, as they were beaten 4-2 by the visiting Sheffield Steeldogs, writes Graham Merry.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:55:22 +0000
Basingstoke Town sweep Staines aside
BASINGSTOKE Town ended their poor form since the start of December with a brilliant 4-0 win against Staines Town.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:04:22 +0000
Basingstoke Gazette Beauty Therapist of the Year
THE BASINGSTOKE Gazette and the Andover Advertiser have together launched a search to find the beauty therapist of the year.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:39:34 +0000
Climate activist plant 3,500 trees in Dummer
VOLUNTEERS of a climate charity planted 3,500 trees in Dummer last weekend as part of efforts to regenerate hedgerows across the country.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:11:52 +0000
Basingstoke dance school enters Dance World Cup in Spain
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.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke shoppers encouraged to support fundraising campaign
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.



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