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Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Paul Mundy-Castle taking Woodcote High School to employment tribunal
A NEW Basingstoke headteacher is embroiled in a row with his last employer and is taking his case to tribunal.

Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'Council needs to step up' says Cllr Paul Harvey
A SENIOR council has said that the council needs to “step up and decide what to do” after permission has been granted to build dwellings and a care home on the grounds of the football stadium.

Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Scheme started in Basingstoke to help create havens for bees
A SCHEME to help create havens for bees in the gardens of new-build houses is being rolled out across Vistry Group’s Thames Valley region after the success of a pilot scheme in Basingstoke.

Wed, 11 May 2022 08:32:40 +0100
Drink driver arrested after they were caught with tree branch hanging out car bumper at Black Dam roundabout
A DRINK driver has been arrested after they were caught approaching Black Dam Roundabout with a tree branching hanging out the bumper of their vehicle.

Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cartwright & Butler launch Platinum Jubilee limited edition range - How to get yours
Cartwright & Butler have given their mouthwatering range the royal treatment with new limited edition products just for Platinum Jubilee.

Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New free tool to check your email security introduced by UK cybersecurity body
The new tool from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre will help identify any weaknesses in your email security.

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:09:50 +0100
Al Jazeera reporter, Shireen Abu Akleh, shot during Israeli raid
A journalist for Al Jazeera has been shot dead whilst covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin.

Tue, 10 May 2022 15:18:19 +0100
Council say they will not be taking legal action over Camrose decision
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Council have said they will not be taking legal action, following permission being granted for 85 dwellings and a care home to be built on the Camrose football stadium site.

Tue, 10 May 2022 11:26:27 +0100
Cllr Ken Rhatigan says 'football club failed to come up with a business plan' to secure Camrose future
THE former leader of the council and current councillor has said the “football club has failed to come up with a business plan” to secure a sustainable future anywhere “let alone at the Camrose”.

Tue, 10 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Protester fears taking Camrose decision to High Court could be the last hope
A PROTESTER has said that taking the decision to the High Court will be the last chance to save the Camrose ground, after permission has been granted to build dwellings and a care home on the grounds of the football stadium.

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:31:51 +0100
A33 reopened after crash causes severe delays in Chineham
A MAJOR road in closed in Chineham in both directions following a crash near Whitmarsh Lane.

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:00:56 +0100
Chair of campaign group 'delighted' as ice rink’s future is secured
THE chair of a group who has been campaigning to save the ice rink is “delighted” with the news that the rink's future has been secured.

Tue, 10 May 2022 10:11:29 +0100
Basingstoke man caught on his phone while driving in Devon fined hundreds of pounds
A BASINGSTOKE man who was caught behind the wheel while on his mobile phone has been fined hundreds of pounds.

Tue, 10 May 2022 15:29:55 +0100
The Hampshire Farm Shop and Deli named 'Farm Shop of the Year 2022' by the UK Business Excellence Awards
A business that launched during lockdown has been awarded the title ‘Farm Shop of the Year – Hampshire’.

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:08:39 +0100
Basingstoke care home bids long-term resident a fond farewell as he leaves to join his family in Nepal
A LONG-TERM resident has left a Basingstoke care home to return to their home country of Nepal.

Tue, 10 May 2022 16:37:14 +0100
Zack is double winner at Bison awards night
BRITISH forward Zack Milton was a double winner at this year’s Basingstoke Bison award night, writes Graham Merry.

Tue, 10 May 2022 16:19:42 +0100
Basingstoke's season closes with cup final loss
Basingstoke Town’s season ended on an anticlimactic note with a 1-0 defeat in the North Hampshire Cup final to Alresford Town.

Tue, 10 May 2022 14:17:16 +0100
Steve Scaddan climbed Mount Snowdon for friend with Lyme disease
A BASINGSTOKE dad who set himself a bizarre challenge to walk up Mount Snowdon in a full suit armour to raise money for a friend with Lyme disease has completed the gruelling mission.

Tue, 10 May 2022 13:46:55 +0100
Nigerian restaurant Afrizi opening in Festival Place
A COUPLE from Basingstoke are opening a new Nigerian restaurant in Festival Place in a former hairdressing salon.

Tue, 10 May 2022 13:16:45 +0100
Tribunal found ex-paramedic Nicholas Tyrrell sexually touched child
A FORMER paramedic accused of sexually touching a child and giving him pain relief gas which he stole from his employer has been found by a tribunal to have sent more than 38,000 messages to the boy during a 10-month period, including many of a ‘le...

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:38:10 +0100
New headteacher Kirsty Protheroe appointed at The Costello School, in Basingstoke
A BASINGSTOKE school has announced the appointment of a new headteacher, safeguarding the school’s leadership as it continues its progress as part of the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) family of schools.

Tue, 10 May 2022 16:08:51 +0100
Clere school students win bronze at Liddington Netball Tour
Students from The Clere School claimed bronze at the Liddington Netball Tour at PGL.

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:13:32 +0100
Aldi launches all the pet must haves for your next road trip
Jet setters can get everything they need for furry companions to join them on their trips.

Tue, 10 May 2022 19:36:11 +0100
Money Saving Expert shares tips for those unable to buy or renew railcards after tech issue
Buying and renewing railcards via the Railcard website has become a struggle for train passengers in recent weeks, according to Money Saving Expert.

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:13:06 +0100
Tripadvisor reveals best hotels, B&Bs and small stays in the UK in 2022 awards
Book your Spring staycation at one of Tripadvisor's best of the best hotels in the UK.

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:12:03 +0100
Aldi launches Queen's Platinum Jubilee glitter gin that is good enough for Royalty
Aldi has launched a glitter gin to help add some sparkle to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. How to buy the special edition bottle.

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:12:45 +0100
Dog lover opens the The Long Dog Hotel in Basingstoke
A DOG lover from Basingstoke has said that setting up a dog hotel brought positivity back into her life after going through years of unsuccessful IVF.

Mon, 09 May 2022 10:05:17 +0100
Care home resident, 89, finally fulfils his lifelong dream to skydive
AN 89-year-old care home resident has fulfilled his lifelong dream after jumping more than 15,000ft out of a plane

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:03:34 +0100
'This scandal should be moved to the High Court' Camrose protester has his say
The long awaited Inquiry Report  finally surfaced.  I can think of many words that could describe this report.

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:32:17 +0100
Wordle 324 May 9 : Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answers for today's Wordle.

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:23:27 +0100
Basingstoke man fined hundreds for invading pitch during FA Cup game at Millwall
A BASINGSTOKE man has been fined hundreds of pounds after he went onto the pitch during an FA Cup game at Millwall earlier this year.

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:48:33 +0100
Bramley Inn to host music festival, acts include Beth Morris Band
A PUB is holding a music festival.

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:22:05 +0100
Eleven-year-old completes 5k swim raising money for Marie Curie and Cancer Research UK
A YOUNG swimmer has been raising money for charity.

Mon, 09 May 2022 10:55:39 +0100
Basingstoke charity Spotlight UK receives £2,000 donation from South East Water community chest
A YOUTH Social Action Project is to be funded from a donation from Southeast Water’s Community Chest.

Mon, 09 May 2022 13:35:58 +0100
Basingstoke police officer named best new recruit in Hampshire at commissioner's awards
PUTTING others first and throwing himself into the thick of the action has given a police officer the title of Hampshire’s best new recruit.

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:01:19 +0100
Women’s Equality Party delighted with result
A WOMEN’S political party has expressed happiness after displaying a strong performance at two wards it contested in Basingstoke council elections.

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:12:59 +0100
Winklebury Wizards are U10 cup winners
Winklebury Wizard have been crowned champions of the 2022 Peter Houseman Youth League (PHYL) U10 cup winners.

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:04:40 +0100
Hook's game abandoned because of unsafe pitch
Hook & Newnham Basics’ opening ECB Southern Premier League match against Bournemouth was abandoned after less than an hour as the Chapel Gate pitch was deemed “unsafe for the players.”

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:00:01 +0100
Defeat for Basingstoke despite Brad Neal's impressive 93*
Brad Neal hauled Basingstoke & North Hants out of the mire by lashing a boundary-strewn 93 not out off 58 balls at May’s Bounty – but finished on the losing side as visitors Sarisbury Athletic won by six wickets.

Mon, 09 May 2022 12:18:46 +0100
Basingstoke businesses showcase industries at Get Inspired
MORE than 400 students from across Basingstoke and Deane took part in an event to inspire them about their future careers.

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:55:45 +0100
Defibrillator unveiled at Old Basing Tennis Club following fundraising mission backed by the community
A LIFE-saving defibrillator was officially unveiled after a community-backed fundraising mission raised thousands of pounds.

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:36:18 +0100
Basingstoke hospital trust investigating incident at A&E
AN INCIDENT during which a patient was 'severely harmed' is being investigated by the trust that runs Basingstoke hospital. 

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:08:18 +0100
Hospital recruiting more staff to manage cancer patients
THE trust that runs Basingstoke hospital said it is increasing the number of appointments for cancer patients and recruiting more staff, to improve its waiting times.

Mon, 09 May 2022 10:39:16 +0100
Council revokes licence of former Alpha Cars taxi driver
A TAXI driver involved in an incident during which a 66-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries to his face has had his licence revoked.

Mon, 09 May 2022 10:02:16 +0100
Brighton Way walking and cycle route opens in Basingstoke
A NEW walking and cycle route funded using part of £3.28 million from the government is complete after eight months of work.

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:56:21 +0100
Sara Pascoe announces Basingstoke date on UK tour – how to book
Comedian Sara Pascoe has announced a tour of the UK and Ireland, including Basingstoke – here's how to book tickets.

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Business show to return to Hampshire for third year - with more than 1,000 people expected to attend
A BUSINESS expo is back for its third year and will bring together hundreds of businesses from across the south coast.

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:35:03 +0100
Ticketmaster launches sale on West End shows including Frozen- How to get tickets
From Frozen, Harry Potter, Jersy Boys, Matilda and so much more get deals on West End shows.

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:34:05 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Get party ready with Lakeland's themed decorations
Here's a selection of items from Lakeland that'll help you host a Platinum Jubilee party to remember.

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:33:33 +0100
Get your vitamins delivered monthly with the Myvitamins beauty subscription box
The Myvitamins subscription box contains nutritional supplements for your hair, skin and nails.



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