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Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:29:42 +0100
Food hygiene ratings: Hampshire village pub awarded top marks for its hygiene by the Food Standards Agency
A PUB in a Hampshire village has been given top marks for its hygiene.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:50:50 +0100
Wordle 289 April 4: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:53:26 +0100
Dartford Crossing M25 closure: When, why and diversions
Part of the Dartford Crossing will be closed at certain times each week from tonight until June.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Can you help refugees in Ukraine by donating these items in Basingstoke?
A BUSINESS hub in Basingstoke which has become a collection point for items for refugees from Ukraine who are fleeing the Russian war has published an updated list of items that need donating.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Falklands War veterans to mark 40th anniversary of the conflict with talk at Test Valley museum
THREE veterans of the Falklands War will share their experiences at a special talk to mark the 40th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict at a Test Valley museum.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:08:08 +0100
More than £3m given to tackle violence such as knife crime in Hampshire
OVER £3m worth of funding has been allocated to tackle the root cause of violence in Hampshire.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:30:49 +0100
Man and woman run over after fight outside Hampshire pub
A MAN and a woman were run over by a van after a fight outside a pub.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'We are just trying our best to make things better for them': Couple helping Ukrainian mother and sick daughter after sponsoring family to come to the UK
A HUSBAND and wife from Basingstoke have been desperately trying to bring a family fleeing Ukraine to the safety of the UK.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:32:43 +0100
Wordle 288 April 3: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wizard of Oz: Easter Panto heads to Basingstoke
FOLLOW the Yellow Brick Road to The Anvil and enjoy the easter panto in Basingstoke.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:44:14 +0100
Appeal to find missing Alexander Brazzoduro last seen in Salisbury
Police are looking for a missing man last seen in Salisbury.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
County council chiefs agree price hike in post-16 transport affecting students with additional needs
TRANSPORT provided by the county council for college students with additional needs will be made more expensive – and will not cater to their individual timetables.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Flashback: History of Basingstoke’s chapels and graveyards where the townspeople were once buried
The old cemetery in South View (Holy Ghost cemetery) was the town’s graveyard or Liten from the time of King John.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:46:03 +0100
Police hunting three men on bikes 'holding machetes' in Southampton
POLICE are hunting three people who were said to be riding bikes through Southampton, while holding machetes.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrate your neighbours who go above and beyond and nominate them for a Place to be Proud of award
A GOOD neighbour can make where you live so much more special and now it’s your chance to recognise them.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:48:38 +0100
Basingstoke driver fined nearly £1,000 for speeding on A36 near Salisbury
A Land Rover driver has been fined nearly £1,000 for speeding on the A36.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:22:22 +0100
Just Stop Oil: More than 200 arrests made at climate change protests
MORE than 200 people have been arrested as climate change activists enter a third day of protests at oil terminals.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:33:47 +0100
The ‘innocent’ supermarket habit that is actually illegal
You could be breaking the law while shopping without realising.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:25:16 +0100
Easter celebration comes to Paultons Park with themed characters and giant eggs
A NEW ride has opened at a Hampshire theme park in time for the Easter break.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:35:01 +0100
The shrubs you should not prune in early spring
Leave these 6 flowering shrubs alone for the time being or you may lose this year's blooms.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:43:18 +0100
Little known Tesco petrol station rule sees 'embarrassed' man stopped from filling up cans
The motorist has complained to retail giant Tesco after a staff member threatened to report him to police at a petrol station.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:25:52 +0100
BBC Three comedy: Fleet and Basingstoke take stage in new comedy, Small Doses
A HAMPSHIRE town has been dubbed "boring and non-descript" in a new BBC show.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:16:37 +0100
Basingstoke Festival 5K Race 2022: 25 pictures of runners in action
RUNNERS of Basingstoke and surrounding areas dusted off their trainers on Sunday ahead of the Festival 5K.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New poll shows that people want restoring wildlife to be the priority for England's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A NEW report shows that people want to see restoring nature as the number one priority for England's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Make your own Easter eggs at home with these chocolate moulds from Lakeland
Lakeland is selling Easter Egg Moulds so you can make Easter eggs at home.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday April 3
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening furniture and tools to clothing - find out what's on offer from April 3.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of disabled Basingstoke and Deane people challenge the government at benefits tribunal
Hundreds of people in Basingstoke and Deane have taken the government to tribunal over disability benefit payments – and three-quarters won, figures show.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dozens of Hampshire Constabulary employees still working despite domestic abuse accusations - however force says it is committed to tackling perpetrators
Dozens of employees are still working at Hampshire Constabulary despite being accused of domestic abuse, figures reveal.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Family friendly properties abroad in Spain, Greece and more for Easter from Vrbo
Treat the family this Easter with a bargain break away at one of the Vrbo properties.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Make your own Easter eggs at home with these chocolate moulds from Lakeland
Lakeland is selling Easter Egg Moulds so you can make Easter eggs at home.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:29:00 +0100
Uplands Indepedent Hospital in Fareham slammed by CQC and placed into special measures after inspection finds safety and training issues
A CARE home for people with mental health conditions that has a chequered past has been slammed as inadequate by the health watchdog.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:06:40 +0100
Man, 32, appears in court accused of early morning burglary at Sherfield Oaks Golf Club near Basingstoke
A MAN has been charged and appeared in court following a burglary at a golf club near Basingstoke in the early hours of yesterday morning (March 30).

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:09:53 +0100
Former Hampshire police constable Simon Cole dies suddenly
HAMPSHIRE Constabulary’s former deputy chief constable has been found dead in his home nearly two weeks after retiring from the force.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Trevor Baker spots suspected 'UFO' in Basingstoke back garden
A FATHER of two from Basingstoke has been left amazed after he spotted a 'mysterious object' in his back garden which could be a 'UFO'.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke court round-up: Man jailed for assault in supermarket car park and another fined for driving while disqualified
A MAN has been fined more than £300 for driving while disqualified in Hook.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:00:19 +0100
Wordle 287 April 2: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Win tickets to Who Killed “Agatha” Christie? in Basingstoke
A THRILLING comedy rolls into Basingstoke in May – and you can win free tickets with the Gazette.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Gazette Camera Club members capture colourful Basingstoke in these amazing photos
THE theme for Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club was Colours, and the members enthusiastically posted hundreds of photos over the past 30 days to fill the Facebook group with magnificent colours.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
People encouraged to have their say on plans to designate Crabtree Plantation and Black Dam Ponds as a local nature reserve
A CONSULTATION will be launched on plans by council chiefs to designate part of Basingstoke as a Local Nature Reserve.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Number Covid cases in Basingstoke rise on the day that free testing comes to an end
The number of coronavirus cases in Basingstoke and Deane increased by 260 in the last 24 hours that data is available for, official figures show – and one more death was recorded.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Classic car enthusiasts from Hook to take part in Cape to Cape Grand Classic Car Rally in aid of Macmillan
CLASSIC car enthusiasts from Hook are taking part in one of the toughest vintage vehicle tours in Europe to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 09:36:02 +0100
Family issues plea after man found dead in Hampshire
THE grieving brother of a dad-of-one whose death sparked a murder investigation has said his family want to know "what really happened".

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire ranked as one of the most friendly counties for breastfeeding according to new research
HAMPSHIRE has been ranked third most welcoming county for breastfeeding, according to recent research,

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:37:27 +0100
Passenger on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady 'falls overboard'
A passenger on a Hampshire-bound cruise ship has 'fallen overboard', with a search and rescue mission carried out.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 11:34:11 +0100
Things to do in Hampshire this weekend (April 2 and 3)
No plans for the weekend?

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:34:12 +0100
Easter holiday dates and bank holidays for Hampshire
To help you plan for the break, here are the Easter holiday dates, including bank holidays, in Hampshire.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:33:20 +0100
More than 200 calls to RSPCA in Hampshire
MORE than 200 calls about wildlife affected by litter were made to the RSPCA in Hampshire during the last two years.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 15:26:35 +0100
Ambulance staff and paramedics from Hampshire star in new TV series Inside the Ambulance
STAFF at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust have turned into stars of the small screen.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 09:32:10 +0100
Falklands Anniversary: The troops, cargo and ships sent to war from Hampshire
THE Canberra was lost against the gloomy backdrop of a drizzly Southampton day. Alongside, several hundred screaming people – wives, parents, girlfriends and children – grouped at the dockside to wave goodbye as the patriotic sounds of Land of Ho...

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 09:24:43 +0100
Falklands: Memories of a bitter-sweet homecoming in Hampshire
WHEN QE2 finally came into view on June 11, Southampton Water was teeming with hundreds of bobbing vessels.



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