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Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:46:31 +0100
A-level results day 2022: North Hampshire students receive results
- Students are collecting their A-level results today - It’s the first time since 2019 that exams have taken place due to the pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, exams were scrapped - We'll be bringing you latest updates from across Andover and Basingstoke...

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man, 50, who has admitted to stalking a Basingstoke woman to be sentenced next month
A MAN has admitted to causing alarm or distress by stalking a woman in Basingstoke.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:48:00 +0100
Bowling: Oakley’s Nethercliffe wins junior singles title
Ashley Nethercliffe defeated Alfie Smith of Portsmouth Water 21-15 to win this year’s county outdoor junior singles title.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Seven Basingstoke cafes nominated to Café of the Year final
TEN of our readers favourite cafes have made it to the finals of this year's Cafe of the Year contest, organised by Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Basingstoke's A&E under pressure
MORE patients at Basingstoke hospital are facing long waits for A&E - some have even waited longer than 12 hours.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire veterans turn to Help for Heroes for support as the cost of living crisis continues
STRUGGLING veterans in Hampshire are turning to Help for Heroes for support with their energy and food bills as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 23:50:46 +0100
'Vulnerable’ man, 51, reported missing from Basingstoke has been found 'safe and well'
POLICE are growing "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a "vulnerable" Basingstoke man who has gone missing.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:28:53 +0100
Delays of 25 minutes near Chineham because of roadworks
THERE are heavy delays of 25 minutes near Chineham because of ongoing roadworks.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:07:46 +0100
Woman accused of arson causing £11k damage appears at Winchester Crown Court
A WOMAN who is accused of causing more than £11,000 of damage to a sheltered housing block in Basingstoke by setting fire to it has appeared at crown court.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:13:00 +0100
Brighton Hill murder: Girl charged with assisting an offender appears at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court
A GIRL has appeared in court charged with assisting an offender in relation to the murder of a father-of-two in Brighton Hill.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:38:51 +0100
Basingstoke kitchen fitter given restraining order for plastering van with photos of his ex
A KITCHEN fitter from Basingstoke stalked his ex-girlfriend by driving around with posters of her stuck to the outside of his van, a court heard.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke water leak: Couple share anger over Regents Court issues
RESIDENTS from a block of flats in Basingstoke have been left angry after a water leak has been left “for more than two years”.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Winklebury plan: Group feels cabinet ‘ignored’ residents
LEADER of a community action group said the BDBC cabinet “dismissed, ignored and avoided” residents when there was a time to actively listen to them.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:27:00 +0100
Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under Highway Code changes
Grant Shapps has backed the proposed changes which include new laws that could see cyclists being given licence penalty points or fines.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:25:02 +0100
When is Flying Ant Day 2022 UK? Heatwave sparks warning to UK households
Every summer, usually in July or August, you'll suddenly notice flying ants appearing everywhere in the UK.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:53:04 +0100
Times that the Red Arrows will fly through parts of Hampshire this week
THE Red Arrows will be based in Hampshire this week and residents might spot them if they are lucky enough.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Staycation: The Retreat at Elcot Park has been given a facelift and is emerging as one of the south's most stylish hotels
IF YOU are looking for a short break that includes a touch of class, then there’s a hotel that’s been given a facelift and is fast eraning a reputation as one of the most vibrant places to stay in the south.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke event puts smiles on faces of children
Hundreds of children and young adults with disabilities had a joyful day at the Chute Recreation Ground in Sherborne St John.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Former Basingstoke and Deane Mayor Patrick Horrigan dies at 91
A former Mayor and councillor for Popley West ward, Patrick Horrigan has died at the age of 91.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:06:00 +0100
Hartley Wintney pick up first win of the season
Kyen Nicholas scored a brace as Hartley Wintney won 3-1 at Salisbury to pick up their first league win of the season.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Step by Step charity are looking for people with a spare room to help young homeless people
STEP by Step, a youth homelessness charity, is looking for local people with a spare room and the desire to help a young person in need.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:11:37 +0100
Hampshire weather: Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the south east of England, including Hampshire.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
PCC gives £48k to dog handler service for first aid equipment
TENS of thousands of pounds have been awarded to Hampshire Police’s dog handler service to equip it with lifesaving first aid equipment.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke business Absolutely Offices supporting Ukraine with car boot sale
AN office rental agency is holding a car-boot sale to raise funds to send essential supplies to Ukraine.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke man wins double podium in sidecar championship
A BASINGSTOKE man got a double podium in front of his family and friends in the British F1 Sidecar Championship in Thruxton.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:16:12 +0100
When is Flying Ant Day 2022 UK? Heatwave sparks warning to UK households
Every summer, usually in July or August, you'll suddenly notice flying ants appearing everywhere in the UK.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:26:26 +0100
Lidl recall and 'do not eat' warning over disease causing bacteria
Lidl is recalling one of its products because it may contain disease causing bacteria which in rare cases can cause meningitis

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:25:45 +0100
New date Brits will be charged to enter holiday hotspots in 2023 including Spain
It means Brits traveling to any of 26 countries will have to apply and pay for electronic travel authorisation.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:55:41 +0100
Delays near Black Dam roundabout in Basingstoke after crash
THERE are delays near a major roundabout in Basingstoke following a collision.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
JustGiving page created to support owner of The Little Barn Health and Gift Shop after cancer diagnosis
A JUSTGIVING page has been created to support Sue Foley, the owner of local business The Little Barn Health and Gift Shop, after being diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer at the beginning of the year.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Parish councils share objections to warehouse plans at Lodge Farm in Hook
PROPOSALS that would see warehouses built on countryside near Junction 5 of the M3 motorway have sparked objections from parish councils.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Charter Alley near Tadley welcomes new village shop and café
A VILLAGE near Tadley has welcomed a village shop and café for the first time.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:06:54 +0100
Two Met Office yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms in Hampshire
TWO weather warnings for thunderstorms in North Hampshire are in place this week.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Shapley Heath plans in Hart criticised for 'deficiencies' in the way the project has ben run
THE GOVERNANCE scheme for a controversial garden village development has come under fire for "deficiencies" in the way project had been run.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire dentists: Fed up patients waiting for up to two years for dentist appointments
GAPING holes in dentistry care in Hampshire have been exposed by new research, prompting fresh calls for investment from fed up people in need of urgent treatment.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Roads policing unit launch campaign on drink driving offence
POLICE officers are launching a two-week summer campaign to tackle drink driving.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:20:14 +0100
Robert Ive jailed after trying to meet a child for sex who was actually an undercover police officer
A MAN has been jailed for more than four years after he was caught trying to meet a child he had met online for sex, who was actually an undercover police officer.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:49:05 +0100
Dog charity warns of imminent crisis for pets and owners
A LEADING dog welfare charity has warned of an imminent crisis with a record number of owners asking the charity to take in their dogs.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:52:33 +0100
UK schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise
Some schools will see an expected 300 per cent rise in energy costs.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
New 24-hour challenge in Tadley to raise money for charities
ORGANISERS of a new endurance challenge that will test the stamina of even the fittest are encouraging people to sign up and join the tournament.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Destination Basingstoke welcomes TrustMark as new partner
Destination Basingstoke has joined hands with TrustMark as a new core partner.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:50:15 +0100
NSPCC advice for whether to leave kids at home this summer
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:59:23 +0100
Beaulieu in Hampshire named among poshest places to live in the UK
A new list has been published naming a Hampshire village among the poshest places to live in the UK – find out which location takes the crown.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:25:25 +0100
Long delays on A34 northbound with traffic moving at around 5mph
THERE are major delays for people travelling on the A34 northbound on Monday afternoon (August 15).

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Council rejects plan to convert former Basingstoke hotel into house
A PLAN to convert a former bed-and-breakfast hotel into a 21-resident HMO has been rejected by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:38:54 +0100
Firefighters sent to chemical reaction incident at Overton paper mill
FIREFIGHTERS scrambled to the paper mill in Overton following a chemical reaction within a large container on Sunday evening.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Latest figures show lengthy waits at Basingstoke A&E
THOUSANDS of patients had to wait longer than four hours in A&E last month, figures reveal.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:59:03 +0100
Fire destroys motorbike near Tadley
Firefighters attended a blaze near Tadley, which destroyed a motorbike on Saturday afternoon.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire OctoberFest preparations well underway for festival in Basingstoke after two-year break
Hampshire OctoberFest is fast approaching for the events on September 16 and 17 at Basingstoke Sports and Social Club.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Waitrose reveals what the structure is in Basingstoke store's car park
A STRUCTURE being built in the car park at Waitrose in Basingstoke is to protect maintenance work from rainfall.



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