Basingstoke Gazette
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Ten new schools set to open across Hampshire in the next four years
ALMOST a dozen new schools will be opened in Hampshire over the next four years.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000'Hampshire County Council love their grandiose infrastructure projects'
DEAR Editor, On my bus trips to town and back, I have followed the progress, of the conversion of a Brighton Way footpath to cycle track and footpath.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000BCoT celebrated by largest recognition programme in education technology
A BASINGSTOKE college has been included in the largest and most competitive recognition programme in education technology – for the third time
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:16:50 +0000St Michael’s Hospice launches PRIDE awards for staff
St Michael’s Hospice is launching an award to recognise the incredible work of its staff who are spread across the region.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000WORD UP: Putting Pratchett’s ‘good boots’ theory into practice
ONE OF our greatest local writers is the sadly missed Terry Pratchett. Because of the comic and fantasy settings of his novels, the depth his work is sometimes overlooked. But his fiction has always fizzed with ideas, and fizzed to the surface again ...
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Creativity flows through Mayor’s river poetry competition
THE winners of the Mayor of Basingstoke's poetry competition inspired by the River Loddon have attended a special presentation ceremony.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Best staycation spots for Half Term from Vrbo - How to book
With Half Term on the horizon, we're all overdue for a relaxing staycation away from the bustle of everyday life. Here's how to book one.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday February 6?
Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Lakeland reveals top products for 2022 from air fryers to eco pans - How to buy
Lakeland has revealed its top products for Spring 2022 and beyond. Here's how you can get your hands on them.,
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 09:56:25 +0000Boris Johnson names new communications head and No 10 chief of staff
Boris Johnson has named his new chief of staff and head of communications after a wave of resignations in Downing Street. See who the PM has appointed.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:47:54 +0000Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: What is a royal consort?
The Queen paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen Mother and the Duchess of Cornwall in a message celebrating the role of consorts in the royal family.
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:24:10 +0000The Queen's Platinum Jubilee message in full
February 6 marks 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 23:00:32 +0000Oakridge Road closed as car catches fire
Oakridge Road has been partially closed near Osborne Close and Millard Close because of the incident.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:19:44 +0000Universal Credit: Changes to April payment dates confirmed for Easter Bank Holiday
Claimants of Universal Credit can expect to be paid earlier than usual in April.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:01:52 +0000Vicki Harber takes over Red Lion pub in Overton
A PUBLICAN who was forced out of an Andover pub is taking over The Red Lion pub in Overton.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:56:14 +0000Anti-vaxxers protest outside Basingstoke hospital
About 25 protesters are holding placards and standing on both sides of the Aldermaston Road
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:28:52 +0000Get paid £500 to drink tea and test the ultimate Builder’s Brew - how to apply
The successful candidates will be paid to sample different types of tea and making methods.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000New figures show astonishing £521 cut to pupil funding in Hampshire
NEW figures show children in Hampshire have faced deep cuts to their education with the government accused of ignoring the South East in its bid for 'levelling up'.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke woman punished for assaulting emergency workers
Community order for 27-year-old man
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:39:38 +0000How you can encourage birds to use your nestboxes
As nesting season approaches, many of us will be buying or building nestboxes to put up in our gardens, to encourage birds to set up home there.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Cutting speed limit to 20mph is unnecessary and an excessive restriction
DEAR Editor, Cllr Sean Dillow (Gazette, January 27) wants to cut speed limits on roads "across the whole town" and long term "particularly outside schools" from 30mph to 20mph.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bright spells and frost possibly: This week's local weather forecast
High pressure will build over France and Spain during the coming days. And this is good news for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight during the week ahead because it signals a relatively mild spell of weather for both counties. Putting more detail on wha...
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:58:04 +0000The George, Bass House among most missed Basingstoke pubs
THE GEORGE on London Street and The Bass House in the town centre are some of the most missed pubs in Basingstoke.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:30:40 +0000Tadley boy, 10, wins race at Electric Go Kart Championship
Trevelyan Sansom, who started racing less than a year ago, won the race at the Winter Championship of Total Karting Zero.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:12:47 +0000Basingstoke restoration business moves to bigger facility
DisasterCare deals with domestic and commercial properties that have been damaged by flood or fire
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Educating the nation’s youth for 150 years
It has only been over the past 150 years that education has been available to the masses.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire County Council installing plant-based bollards
SINCE ancient times, sugar has been one of mankind’s hottest commodities.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Red Letter Days launches Valentine’s Day gift guide – How to buy
Romance is in the air as Red Letter Days has launched its Valentine’s Day gift guide including everything from Bungee jumps to spa retreats.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000How to get six months of Apple Music for free through EE
There's a method involving an EE Smart Plan that can help you get Apple Music for free
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:34:14 +0000Why is Philip Schofield not on Dancing on Ice? Stephen Mulhern joins Holly Willoughby
Holly Willoughby is set to get a new co-host on Dancing On Ice this week as Phillip Schofield continues to self-isolate.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0000Camilla Duchess of Cornwall will be Queen - What to know about the future royal consort
The Queen has expressed her "sincere wish" for the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla to become Queen consort when the Prince of Wales becomes King.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:32:29 +0000Sleeping difficulties? Two foods you should avoid
Two foods in particular have been highlighted by experts for impacting your ability to sleep.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:30:42 +0000Aldi is selling a sausage roll maker for less than £15 and LadBaby loves it
YouTube star LadBaby posted a video raving about the new device.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:26:10 +0000Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and more issue 'do not eat' warning amid health concerns
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Best Valentine's Day dine-in meals from Nando's to tapas kits - How to buy
A Valentine's Day dinner from the comforts of your own house can be just as romantic than an expensive fine dining restaurant. Get the best bundle deals meal kits at MuscleFood.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:51:25 +0000Hackwood Road roundabout crash: Driver taken to hospital
A DRIVER has been taken to hospital following a collision in Basingstoke in which a car overturned.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:47:57 +0000Basingstoke has one of the highest Covid infection rates in the UK
BASINGSTOKE has one of the highest Covid infection rates in the UK, according to recent figures.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:59:43 +0000Where potholes have been reported in Basingstoke recently
HAMPSHIRE is the second worst place in the country for the number of potholes reported, research shows.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:49:44 +0000Test 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 +0000Tributes 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 14:13:06 +0000Basingstoke climate change plan ranks second in Hampshire
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council's climate change plan has ranked second in Hampshire, new figures reveal.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:51:56 +0000Pizza Express temporarily closed in Festival Place
A BASINGSTOKE pizza restaurant has been closed for the last two days.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:12:07 +0000Thrilling murder mystery show in Basingstoke
A THRILLING retelling of a real-life murder mystery is heading to Basingstoke.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:28:55 +0000UK weather: Met Office issue snow update with cold front 'marching' towards UK
The Met Office claim a cold front is “marching” towards the UK.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:46:48 +0000Royal 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 +0000Cruse 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 15:56:03 +0000Basingstoke Station gets Welcome Hosts from SWR
The new service is coming to Basingstoke after a successful trial at selected stations since September 2020.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:25:13 +0000Myprotein 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 +0000Valentine's Day 2022: Moonpig launch range of body heat reactive cards
The Moonpig cards are described as 'cheeky' in nature
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:53:02 +0000Best weekend breaks for couples escaping the city this Valentine's Day
If you’re looking to escape the city on a romantic getaway with your other half here are some easy to access suggestions.