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Basingstoke Gazette

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:25:06 +0000
Top Russian ballet cancel tour following the invasion of Ukraine
A RUSSIAN ballet that were due to head to Basingstoke this month have cancelled their remaing tour dates.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:52:46 +0000
Traffic back to normal on A34 after clearing B&M lorry
The lorry broke down across two lands on the A34 Southbound near Old Burghclere.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:32:20 +0000
CCTV images of attempted robbery at One Stop in Basingstoke
The incident occurred between 9.45pm and 10pm at the One Stop store on Shakespeare Road in Basingstoke.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
AA building in Basingstoke glows for baby Lola
THE AA headquarters building in Basingstoke glowed blue and pink this week to raise awareness for a youngster who has been diagnosed with a rare condition.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:31:43 +0000
Dane Perry given hospital order after North Warnborough crossbow attack
A MAN who shot a person in a random attack using a crossbow, leaving his victim having nightmares, has been given a hospital order.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Manydown: Petition to stop traffic routed down Roman Road
CAMPAIGNERS have called on the council "to do the right thing" as they continue the fight to stop traffic being routed during the early stages of the Manydown development along a key community road.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:04:41 +0000
Sainsbury's announce Starbucks partnership amid change that will put 2,000 jobs at risk
Sainsbury's said workers affected by the closures will be prioritised for vacant roles in stores.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:25:12 +0000
Basingstoke suffer narrow defeat to league leaders
Runaway league leaders Bracknell visited Basingstoke on Saturday and came out on the right side of a tight, cagey affair

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:18:42 +0000
Doughty's treble helps Bison sting Bees
AIDAN Doughty scored a hat-trick as Basingstoke Bison beat the Bees 5-2 last Saturday.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:30:57 +0000
Met Police defeat Hartley in thriller
Hartley Wintney went down to two late goals on their visit to high flying Metropolitan Police.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
World Book Day: Rachel Parris reads revamped classics with a funny twist
Comedy channel Dave discovered the top 10 classic books we fail to finish, then gave them a revamp - watch Rachel Parris reading hilarious excerpts here.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:50:10 +0000
Overton man escapes from Ukraine days before war
John Green, who grew up in Overton and went to school and college in Basingstoke, was working as an English teacher in Kyiv.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:23:09 +0000
Wordle 255: What is today's wordle word? 1 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:25:25 +0000
Unlicensed driver stole Honda and crashed it on Christmas Day
He took the car and crashed it near Axford on Christmas Day.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:06:35 +0000
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council approve latest budget
THE latest budget proposals have been approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council despite them coming under fire by senior oppositional councillors.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:55:06 +0000
Cllr Simon Bound new Basingstoke and Deane council leader
A NEW leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has been elected to take over the top role.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Free webinars to take place on new Highway Code rules
ROAD safety experts will host free webinars on the new Highway Code this month.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:56:26 +0000
Basingstoke Ladies 1s suffer two defeats
Basingstoke Ladies 1s suffered two consecutive defeats against Bath Buccaneers Ladies 1s and Clifton Robinson’s Ladies 2s last weekend in the Vitality Women’s Conference West.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:47:27 +0000
Brighton Hill school achieves record admission figures
Brighton Hill Community School in Basingstoke has received 255 applications for its Year 7 intake.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:05:38 +0000
Street artist from Hampshire MyDogSighs creates mural to show solidarity with people of Ukraine
A street artist has created a mural of a weeping eye in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to show his support for the people of the war-torn country.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:42:47 +0000
Crucial seagrass restoration project in the Solent survives recent storms
A PROJECT to restore environmentally important seagrass beds in the Solent remains on track after surviving the recent storms.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:07:52 +0000
Man dies after being hit by a tree during Storm Eunice
An inquest has opened into the death of a man who was struck by a tree during Storm Eunice.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Haven for bees created at Winchester school thanks to grant funding - plus more money has been announced
New wildflower havens for bees and butterflies will be created after a new tranche of funding has been announced.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:42:54 +0000
LEGO Spice Girl tribute set is out now - How to buy yours
LEGO's iconic Spice Girl tribute set is out now. Here's how you can bag yours.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:42:13 +0000
Energy saving tips and appliances for the kitchen – where to buy
Save money and the planet with these top 10 energy-saving tips and energy-efficient appliances.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:41:25 +0000
Energy saving tips and appliances for the kitchen – where to buy
Save money and the planet with these top 10 energy-saving tips and energy-efficient appliances.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:44:33 +0000
Wordle 254: What is today's wordle word? 28 February hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:02:40 +0000
Storm Eunice demolishes Basingstoke man's brand new trailer
A BASINGSTOKE man is raising funds to support his mission after Strom Eunice tore through his brand-new trailer, thus jeopardising his community outreach programme.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:08:29 +0000
Residents object to plans to build 101 dwellings
The outline application on the planning portal of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has received 74 public comment at the time of writing this report.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:36:03 +0000
Mark Daniels accused of causing unnecessary suffering to dog
A WARRANT has been issued for the arrest of a man who is accused of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:30:59 +0000
Overton residents come together to send help to Ukraine
Rainy Carter, 49, is leading the donation drive through the Facebook group Love Overton.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:42:42 +0000
BrewDog prepares for March opening in Festival Place, Basingstoke
A CRAFT beer chain is preparing to open in Basingstoke in the coming weeks.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:59:25 +0000
Hammicks Bookshop sign revealed as CEX relocates to The Malls
A SIGN from a bookshop which opened in the town almost 50 years ago has been revealed after another business vacated.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:16:34 +0000
Complaints about car meets in carpark of Sainsbury’s in Wallop Drive
THERE have been more reports of car meets in a Sainsbury's carpark after automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) has failed to act as a deterrent.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:56:44 +0000
Cllr Stephen Reid labels Government as opposition to financial future
A SENIOR Conservative councillor has labelled the government as the obstacle to Hampshire’s financial future.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:29:16 +0000
Film crews set up again Basingstoke to shoot mystery production
FILM crews have returned to Basingstoke, filming once again in the popular location of Basing View.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:59:43 +0000
Portsmouth thug admits headbutting Saints fan at Basingstoke station
A PORTSMOUTH fan who headbutted a Saints supporter and left him with "lasting injuries" has admitted common assault.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:22:41 +0000
Tributes paid to ‘respected’ former councillor Chris Curtis
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former county, borough and parish councillor Chris Curtis who sadly passed away on January 20.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:48:23 +0000
New driveway rules could see paved driveways banned outside UK homes
The new measures are being considered in an effort to stop storm drainage systems becoming overwhelmed.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:41:15 +0000
Basingstoke businessman wins RNLI award for saving three lives
Daniel Macpherson received the award from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke man fined £100 for illegal Tier 4 'gathering' near train station
A BASINGSTOKE man has been fined for attending an illegal gathering near Basingstoke train station during a Covid lockdown period.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Man, 22, fined hundreds of pounds for driving at more than £100mph on M3
A BASINGSTOKE man has been fined hundreds of pounds for driving at more than 100mph on the motorway at Winchester.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:40:25 +0000
Defeat for Hartley Wintney against Chesham United
Chesham United consolidated their position in the playoff zone with a narrow win at relegation-threatened Hartley Wintney.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:58:06 +0000
Full steam ahead as Watercress Line gets ready to reopen for an exciting year of special events
A STEAM railway is back on track for an exciting season of events for families and heritage railway fans of all ages.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:46:17 +0000
Sky reveals content coming to Sky TV channels and NOW in March 2022 - How to get Sky
Here's the content you can expect to see this March from Sky and the streaming service, NOW.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:45:08 +0000
Lidl’s cast iron designer-inspired collection is returning to stores – How to get yours
Lidl has relaunched its Cast Iron Collection.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:37:46 +0000
The Royal Mint launches Dame Vera Lynn commemorative coin - How to get yours
The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative coin to celebrate the life and career of Dame Vera Lynn.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 14:30:45 +0000
Police find body in search for missing Hook woman
A BODY has been found in the search for a woman who went missing from Hook earlier this week.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:38:20 +0000
Police renew search appeal for woman missing from Hampshire for nearly a month
Police have issued an update on the potential whereabouts of a woman who has been missing for nearly a month.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:26:21 +0000
Wordle 253: What is today's wordle word? 27 February hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle



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