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Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:09:11 +0100
Kempshott residents left confused as phone numbers swapped during ongoing repair works
PEOPLE living in Kempshott have been faced with confusion after a fault while repairing phone lines following a major outage has left them receiving each other’s calls.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:42:56 +0100
Hundreds attend Sewa Day charity cricket tournament and raise thousands for good causes - pictures
Hundreds of people attended the annual Sewa Day charity cricket tournament and fun day as it returned on Sunday, raising thousands of pounds for a variety of worthy causes.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:08:12 +0100
Slough councillors approve plan to sells Odeon in Basingstoke
A DEBT-RIDDEN council’s plan to sell almost half of its properties and land in a ‘timely manner’ has been approved by cabinet.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:38:37 +0100
Sherfield School become ISGA National Champions
Sherfield School, in Hook, Hampshire, have been crowned the Under 14 Independent Schools Golf Association (ISGA) National Champions].

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:40:26 +0100
Dubs guides Basingstoke to 47-run win
Teenage left-hander Dubs Wood struck his maiden Southern Premier League century to point Basingstoke & North Hants to an important 47-run win over Division 1 cellar dwellers Liphook & Ripsley at May’s Bounty.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:13:20 +0100
Shop tents, sleeping bags and all your festival camping essentials from Aldi
Festival season is truly upon us and if you’re set for a summer of camping, overpriced drinks and good music then we’ve got the list for you.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:12:57 +0100
Paramount Plus: What shows are available and when does it launch in the UK?
The new streaming service is launching in the UK with an array of shows.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:12:34 +0100
Nutrimuscle reveals TikTok's most popular recipes of 2022 from Feta Pasta to Pizza Toast
The supplement brand Nutrimuscle has compiled a list of the most popular dishes to take the video app by storm from Feta pasta to Salmon bowls.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:40:20 +0100
Gabardine Bar reopens following refurbishment which takes inspiration from couple's holiday to New York
A COUPLE from Basingstoke have reopened their bar after taking inspiration from their holiday to America.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:33:53 +0100
Basingstoke MP to host community chat on the local plan
THE MP for Basingstoke will be hosting her next community chat to encourage residents to discuss the future of Basingstoke.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:21:23 +0100
Legends of Winklebury memorial football match
A GROUP of Basingstoke residents gathered together to stage an “emotional and heartfelt” football match in memory and honour of loved ones they have lost.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:58:38 +0100
Colourful parade to kick off Basingstoke Festival 2022
AN exciting colourful parade featuring larger than life characters will help draw crowds in during the opening weekend of a Basingstoke arts festival.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:41:12 +0100
Lane reopened after traffic incident on M3
One lane on a major motorway has been reopened following a traffic incident on M3.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:34:38 +0100
Basingstoke Academy of Dancing performers to compete in the Dance World Cup
A GROUP of dancers from Basingstoke will compete on the world stage in a bid for international medal success.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:28:00 +0100
Forge theatre space hosts South Asian dance show performance
A South Asian dance performance presented by an international choreographer was performed at the Forge Theatre last week.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:34:49 +0100
Oakley Front Gardens Stalls event to return for second year
OAKLEY residents are preparing for the Front Garden Stalls event which aims to raise money for a variety of good causes.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:54:51 +0100
Basingstoke Colts Under 7s given personalised football card and sticker book to mark first season
THUMBING through new football cards for the coveted ‘shiny’ has been part of childhood for decades. But while most young footie fans will be searching for England players Harry Kane, Raheem Stirling or Jack Grealish this year, one team of Under ...

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:24:25 +0100
Basingstoke has a new professional boxer
Basingstoke has a new professional boxer.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:57:25 +0100
Cycle and walking plan for Basingstoke and Deane published
WALKING and cycling routes in Basingstoke and Deane are set to be improved to make it easier for people to travel around the borough.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:29:22 +0100
Anton Arms named as Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser's Pub of The Year
AN ANDOVER watering hole has been crowned ‘pub of the year’ by readers of the Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:12:41 +0100
School sports equality campaigners holding rally in Basingstoke
A RALLY to demand gender equality in school sports is being held in Basingstoke.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:34:45 +0100
Community Food Link to close if it cannot find new premises
“THIS is perhaps the simplest decision you will ever have in your careers” are the words of a Basingstoke councillor who is urging leaders to save a local charity from collapse.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 22:41:10 +0100
Driver caught running red light near M3 at Hook
A DRIVER was stopped by police earlier today (Tuesday, June 21) after officers caught them running a red light at a motorway junction.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:03:30 +0100
National Geographic explorer Alastair Humphreys appears at Basingstoke and Deane Business Festival
The Basingstoke and Deane Business festival—hosted by Evolve, in collaboration with Business South, and funded by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council—opened on June 16 with an intimate evening at The Ark Centre.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:08:10 +0100
3 Basingstoke athletes in top 6 of 800m national rankings
THREE Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC athletes are placed in the top 6 national rankings for 800m race.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:28:06 +0100
New true crime series with local journalists is out on YouTube
A new YouTube channel featuring local newsrooms across the UK is making its debut today with the new Charged - True Crime UK series.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:10:20 +0100
LEGO reveals brand new products ahead of 90th anniversary at LEGO CON 2022
LEGO fans have been treated to a sneak peek of some upcoming products as LEGO kickstart its 90th anniversary celebrations.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:09:11 +0100
The Fragrance Shop launches summer offers with up to 60 percent off designer fragrances
Here's a selection of fragrances that are included in The Fragrance Shop's summer deals.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:09:53 +0100
Pets at Home releases summer range for keeping cool and fun in the sun
Summer is a great time to spend more time outdoors with your pets – here’s how to make sure they have fun in the sun while keeping cool too.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:34:52 +0100
Basingstoke driver, 21, fined £440 for driving 'heavily damaged' Mercedes
A BRIGHTON Hill man has been forced to pay more than £500 in total by a court after he drove a 'heavily damaged' car in Surrey last year.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:00:44 +0100
Residents evacuated from block of flats in Chineham and rest centre set up following gas leak
MORE than 50 residents were evacuated from a block of flats in Chineham by firefighters following a gas leak.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:54:20 +0100
Basingstoke civic centre hosts Armed Forces Week flag raising ceremony
A FLAG raising ceremony was held at Basingstoke and Deane civic centre today (Monday, June 20) to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:30:11 +0100
Hundreds attend the return of Hannington Country Fair - in pictures
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed the return of a popular country fair, with plenty of fun for all the family.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:02:23 +0100
Work begins on new Sainsbury's supermarket in Hook bringing over 100 new jobs
WORK is underway to build a new supermarket in Hook – which is set to open in less than a year and create new jobs.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:24:31 +0100
Police urge Basingstoke residents to report anti-social car meets after dispersing groups of up to 40 over weekend
POLICE in Basingstoke are calling on the public to keep reporting anti-social car meets to them, after attending numerous reports on Sunday evening (June 19).

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:03:24 +0100
Clive Fortune Big Band to play fundraiser for Whitchurch Parish Hall
A BIG band will be swinging into town to help raise funds for a much-loved community hall.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:39:56 +0100
Good Festival: Event returns to Whitchurch to raise funds for radiology technology
The Good Festival returns this Sunday June (26) to celebrate all things good: good living, good times and a very good cause.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:05:20 +0100
Footage captures moment police make arrest in Basingstoke
THIS footage shows the dramatic moment police stopped and arrested two people driving into Basingstoke on suspicion of stealing a vehicle.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:04:08 +0100
Missing head of Boris’s scarecrow rescued by the AA
A head and a torso of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s scarecrow, that was vandalised in Old Basing, have been found.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:44:39 +0100
County councillor calling for compensation for residents affected by internet outage
MARIA Miller MP has shared concerns about the significant impact caused by the internet outages on Basingstoke residents.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:01:58 +0100
When is the summer solstice in the UK for 2022?
The Summer Solstice will be taking place in June

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:14:18 +0100
Aldi’s Love Island inspired fire pit is on sale – get yours before it goes
This year’s Love Island is well and truly a go, with dramatic recouplings, heads turned and countless bombshells stirring things up.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:13:27 +0100
Home gym equipment that costs less than annual David Lloyd, Virgin Active Gyms memberships
We've more than got used to working out from home over the last two years so why not give your home gym a bit of an upgrade?

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:13:54 +0100
Eco-friendly festival essentials you need for Glastonbury, TRNSMT , Reading and more
Music festivals produce 23,500 tonnes of waste every year including discarded clothes and plastic bottles. 

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:20:10 +0100
What human feeling are you quiz? How to play the viral TikTok test
Here's how you can play Titok's viral 'what human feeling are you?' test.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:20:46 +0100
Eurovision Song Contest quiz: Test your knowledge as plans are revealed that contest could be held in the UK in 2023
Can you pass the ultimate Eurovision Song Contest quiz? Test your knowledge here.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:51:46 +0100
Basingstoke trains: Circuit failure causes delays
RAIL services to and from Basingstoke are disrupted this afternoon (Sunday, June 19) due to a track circuit failure at train station.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'Eyesore' phone mast proposed to cover blackspot for train passengers rejected by councillors
A 25-METRE high phone mast which would have towered above trees has been rejected by councillors.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Retired schoolteacher Muriel given the 'royal treatment' by friends and family as she turns 100
A LONG-time Odiham and Hook resident has reached a significant milestone - by attaining her 100th birthday.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:53:00 +0100
National Blood Donor Day: Here’s what to expect from giving blood
Growing up, my mum would take me along with her when she went to give blood.



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