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Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
John Mitton from hook angry over how long it is taking to process applications to offer a home to Ukrainian refugees
A RESIDENT from Hook is angry at how long it is taking the Government to process applications to offer a home to Ukrainian refugees.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Land near 24 Longbridge Road in Bramley auctioned
A PLOT of village land near Tadley is being auctioned with an incredible guide price of £100,000 plus.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Clinical lead at North Hampshire's vaccination centre continues to share encouragement
THE clinical lead at North Hampshire’s vaccination centres continues to encourage residents to come forward to receive booster jabs as they have now delivered ‘well over 330,000 vaccinations’.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tadley and Baughurst Art Club lockdown painting
A PAINTING created by eight separate artists in lockdown has been proudly displayed.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Swell Party heads to the Haymarket in Basingstoke
THE BASINGSTOKE Lions Club is inviting residents to an evening of orchestra fun.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cartwright & Butler share the best royal gardens to enjoy for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Here are the top 10 royal gardens where you can enjoy a picnic and how to posh it up to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Easter Monday April 18
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Monday, April 18.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
ShopDisney has 20 percent off all toys now - but you’ll need to be quick
ShopDisney has all toys on 20% off now.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:48:02 +0100
Investigations continue after cat is set on fire in Basingstoke attack
THE RSPCA are continuing investigations to find out what happened to a cat whose burned body was discovered in Basingstoke, after it was intentionally set on fire.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:14:29 +0100
Hampshire police give warning after an increase in scam and fraud incidents
HAMPSHIRE police have issued a warning to residents after an increase in scam and fraud incidents.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:14:22 +0100
Utopia Adaway organises charity fundraiser to raise money for Ukrainian refugees
A RESIDENT from Tadley is organising a charity fundraiser in a bid raise money to help Ukrainian refugees.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:07:12 +0100
Pipe work between Fleet and Odiham continues
A KEY road in Hook, Hampshire, has been reopened after South East Water completed the latest phase of its vital water network upgrade in the area.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:22:50 +0100
Wordle 302 April 17: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke artists bid to help Ukraine appeal through exhibition of their work
TWO artists from Basingstoke will be holding an exhibition of their work which explores the close connections we have to nature and our surrounding environment.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
FLASHBACK: A look at houses with roofs of straw and their issues
THE recent fire in the 18th century thatched roof of the Woolpack Inn, at Sopley, near Ringwood, in Hampshire, where Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt visited during the Second World War, has brought about an enquiry regarding this type of roo...

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Bloody Chamber show to retell folk and fairy tales heads to Basingstoke
A SHOW that will retail some of the most famous folk and fairy tales is heading to Basingstoke this month.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:08:33 +0100
National trust spring garden walks in Hampshire
SPRING is in full bloom and Hampshire is awash with colour.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Place to be Proud of Awards: Chance to award those building community spirit in Basingstoke through arts and entertainment
AT A time when we have all needed some cheering up, there have been some fantastic and innovative initiatives to get the community engage with culture, heritage and fun, and now is the time to recognise them.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Popular photography competition returns with a theme of 'near and far' for South Downs National Park
A COMPETITION has been launched to find the best shots of the South Downs National Park.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Expedia shares 10 tips to save money on holidays, flights and hotels this summer
Expedia is on hand to share its top tips and tricks to help you go on holiday for less in 2022.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi announces return of its baby and toddler sale with prices from 99p
Items will be available to pre-order online from April 17 and will be arriving in stores from April 21 with further products available from May 1.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Easter weekend things to do: Red Letter Days out for the whole family
There's something for everyone with these Red Letter Days out.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wickes has the garden accessories you need from BBQs to Egg Chairs
Show you garden this love with some stunning garden furniture and accessories from Wickes.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:24:23 +0100
Galaxy, Smarties and more: See the Easter eggs with the most and least sugar
See which Easter eggs have the most and least amount of sugar.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Cartwright & Butler share the best royal gardens to enjoy for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Here are the top 10 royal gardens where you can enjoy a picnic and how to posh it up to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 14:05:40 +0100
Villagers protest against solar farm the size of more than 100 football pitches proposed for Bramley
RESIDENTS of Bramley and Silchester gathered today (Saturday) to protest against plans for a solar farm the size of more than 100 football pitches.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke mother expresses concern over visa waiting time for Ukrainians
A MOTHER from Basingstoke said the visa waiting time is a “shambles” as Ukrainian girls have been sleeping on the floor of a church for weeks while they wait.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
wonderful world of Twirlywoos heads to Basingstoke, Haymarket theatre
THE wonderful world of Twirlywoos, as seen on CBeebies, will be brought to life on stage at The Haymarket.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke court round-up: Suspended sentence for damaging hotel furniture and fine for flytipping at recycling centre
AN OLD Basing man has been handed a suspended sentence after damaging £500 worth of furniture at a Basingstoke hotel.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tripadvisor: Best rated beer gardens in Hampshire
Tripadvisor: Best rated beer gardens in Hampshire. Read more:

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee with special book - Pre order now!
We invite our readers to join us as Hampshire celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 70 glorious years of our Queen in words and picture, in a special limited edition 116 page nostalgia bookazine.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Absolutely Offices' small donation drive turns into big operation to help Ukrainian refugees
WHAT started as a small collection around a Basingstoke office for donations to the Ukraine has turned into a big operation.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lily-Mae, 13, continues medal-winning streak as she becomes British Modern Tetrathlon champion
A SCHOOLGIRL from Sherfield-on-Loddon has become British Modern Tetrathlon champion.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Defibrillator installed at Iron Bull Roadhouse, Water End, following council generosity
A DEFIBRILLATOR has been installed at a pub in Old Basing, thanks to the generosity of local councils.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Blue Light Card members marks Easter break with discounts at Expedia, Butlins and more
Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shop Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary collection
ShopDisney has released its special collection to celebrate Disneyland Paris's 30th Birthday.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:53:07 +0100
Andwell fire: More than 50 firefighters tackle blaze in farm building near Basingstoke overnight
More than 50 firefighters tackled a building blaze at a farm in Andwell near Basingstoke overnight.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:05:19 +0100
Basingstoke family fly to Poland to support Ukrainians
A BASINGSTOKE woman of Polish origin returned to her hometown in Poland to work with a support network for Ukrainians after raising more than £6,000 to help those in need.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:15:21 +0100
Basingstoke family to go sky high with parachute jump for charity
A BASINGSTOKE family is hoping to go sky high to raise money for a young person’s mental health charity, together with other local causes.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:13:32 +0100
Hospital trust remains 'extremely busy' as it cares for nearly 200 Covid patients
HAMPSHIRE Hospitals remains ‘extremely busy' as it continues to care for nearly 200 Covid patients across the trust.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:33:52 +0100
Chineham Splash Pad and Eastrop Park paddling pool reopen
FUN is on the cards for families in the borough this Easter with the reopening of popular Chineham Splash Pad and Eastrop Park paddling pool.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:30:58 +0100
Hampshire country pub The Cricketers named as one of the best in the south east and is in the running for a national best pub accolade
A PUB in the Hampshire countryside has been named as one of the best in the UK.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:27:20 +0100
Row’s race against relegation continues as Wimborne solitary goal secures the points
WIMBORNE Town claimed all three points thanks to a solitary goal scored in the first minute against Hartley Wintney.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:52:06 +0100
Festival Place announces three-year partnership with St Michael’s Hospice
FESTIVAL Place is underlining its commitment to the Basingstoke community by announcing a three-year fundraising partnership with St Michael’s Hospice.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:30 +0100
Campaigners against Bramley solar farm the size of more than 100 football pitches gain support of MP
CAMPAIGNERS fighting against plans for a solar farm the size of more than 100 football pitches have been given the support of their MP.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:24:10 +0100
Race For Life supporters in Basingstoke special Easter offer
RACE For Life supporters in Basingstoke can take advantage of a special Easter offer this weekend with 30 per cent off entry to the event at its new War Memorial Park location.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
This is when your bins will be collected over the Easter bank holiday
WHEN you're gearing up for a holiday, the last thing you need is to stress over changes to your weekly routine, including when to put your bin out.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lorry driver forced to pay £400 in fines for driving HGV more than three times the legal weight
A LORRY driver from Basingstoke has been forced to pay more than £400 after driving a HGV more than three times the legal weight.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:51:11 +0100
Wordle 300 April 15: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man fined for pulling in front of oncoming traffic on The Harrow Way
A BASINGSTOKE man has been fined for causing a collision through dangerous driving on The Harrow Way.



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