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Basingstoke Gazette

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council: Number of complaints revealed
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council was the subject of dozens of complaints and enquiries to the ombudsman about its actions last year, new figures show.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Dawn French to come to The Anvil theatre in Basingstoke
DAWN French, the Queen of British comedy, returns to the stage this autumn with a brand show and she will be heading to Basingstoke.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Grandmother, 56, breaks record and becomes powerlifting world champion
AFTER competing in Strong Women competitions, Louise Clark was looking for a new challenge and now she is number one in the world at 56.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Business Matters returns to the Apollo Hotel next week
HAMPSHIRE Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host a major business event in Basingstoke with essential advice for aspiring firms in all sectors.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:28:00 +0100
Tributes to the Queen: Readers pay their respects in our book of condolence
READERS from across Hampshire have paid their own tributes to the Queen in our online book of condolence.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sovereign plans to demolish Malmesbury Field and build 21 new homes
A HOUSING association has lodged plans to demolish ‘existing poor quality’ retirement housing in Basingstoke and replace it with 21 new homes.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:16:45 +0100
Civic service of commemoration at St Michael's Church, Basingstoke
BASINGSTOKE held a service of commemoration to pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Owner of two dogs moves to reassure public they are friendly
POLICE have said they are no longer investigating an incident that took place between two dog owners in Popley last month.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke MP Maria Miller calls on councillors to support housing petition
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has written to councillors at all levels to gain support for her petition calling for the borough council to slow down house building.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Concerns raised over litter in Basingstoke and economic development
For councillors wishing to be held in greater public esteem, here’s my suggestion: get the simple things right and pick up the litter! Show that you really do take Pride in Our Place.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Scout's pride to support Queen's lying-in-state queue
A BASINGSTOKE Scout has supported the lying-in-state process of Scout Patron, Queen Elizabeth II Enver Eng has joined 120 Scout volunteers paying their respect to Her Majesty the Queen and supporting the lying-in-state process at Westminster Palace.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:07:00 +0100
Hampshire says farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen is to be reunited with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh as she is laid to rest in a historic state funeral • Crowds of mourners are expected to flock to London, Windsor and royal sites throughout the UK on the national bank holiday, with...

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust - cancer survivor speaks about trust's support
A BASINGSTOKE woman has spoken about her experience with cancer as a child, and how sailing with the The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust helped her recovery.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Tops Day Nurseries has been selected as a a finalist for national award
DAY nursery chain in Hampshire has been selected as a finalist for award to celebrate their high quality childcare and motivated staff.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:29:18 +0100
Police issue appeal ahead of church services honouring Queen
PEOPLE attending events to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II are being urged to call 999 if they see anyone acting suspiciously.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:50:03 +0100
UK newspapers from day after Queen's death already selling for hundreds
A royal memorabilia expert revealed the staggering cost newspapers are already selling for on ITV This Morning.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:48:48 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral: Who is in the main procession?
See who will be in the main procession at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:46:41 +0100
BBC actor Douglas Henshall branded 'repulsive' for comment ahead of Queen's funeral
Since 5pm on Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of members of the public have filed past the Queen's coffin.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:43:34 +0100
BBC's Huw Edwards takes apparent swipe at Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield
Huw, who was presenting BBC One coverage on the morning of the Queen’s funeral, was discussing famous faces in the crowd.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke printer helps raise money for charity by selling sketch of Queen
A FAMILY-RUN business in Basingstoke is helping raise funds for a children’s charity by selling an artist’s touching sketch of the Queen.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:44:02 +0100
National Moment of reflection: What time is the minute’s silence for the Queen?
In the lead-up to the funeral, members of the public have been paying their respects to the Queen as she lies in state at Westminster Hall.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Ombudsman receives almost 150 complaints and enquiries about Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council was the subject of almost 150 complaints and enquiries to the ombudsman about its actions last year, new figures show.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
The Lawn, Whitchurch: Controversial housing plans withdrawn after more than 150 objections
CONTROVERSIAL proposals for new housing in Whitchurch have been officially withdrawn – after it received more than 150 objections.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Flashback: The pubs Basingstoke lost in the Edwardian Cull
In the 1860s Basingstoke had 54 pubs for a population of 4,654. This works out at 86 persons per pub, including babies.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Carters Steam Fair visiting War Memorial Park, Basingstoke, on final tour
A STEAM fair is coming to Basingstoke for a ‘final tour’ before it locates to a permanent site.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Proteus Theatre Company in Basingstoke reveals jam-packed autumn programme
A THEATRE company in Basingstoke has revealed a jam-packed list of shows that residents to enjoy across the Autumn season.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:05:52 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Aldi. Lidl 'do not eat' warnings amid product recalls
UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:35:37 +0100
Where can I watch the Queen's funeral in Hampshire on Monday?
A few places will be screening the Queen's funeral in Hampshire on Monday, September 19

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Court round-up: Jailed for assaulting woman and thief fined for stealing Lego Batman set
A MAN who used threatening/abusive words/behaviour which was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress has been fined.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Hampshire's most wanted who are on the run from police
HERE are a list of four individuals who are the most wanted criminals' in Hampshire.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:36:22 +0100
Man arrested after rushing towards Queen's coffin during lying in state
The incident happened at around 10pm and the man was arrested under the Public Order Act and is in police custody.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:57:26 +0100
This stunning riverside pub in Hampshire is 600 years old
GUESTS have been warmly welcomed to the Greyhound on the Test in Stockbridge for more than 600 years - a tradition the award-winning gastropub aims to continue for many years to come.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Queen's funeral: Tickets sell out for broadcast at Vue Basingstoke
TICKETS have sold out for the live broadcast of the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen at the Vue cinema in Basingstoke.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Win tickets to see Leo Sayer's The Show Must Go on at The Anvil in Basingstoke
BRITISH music sensation Leo Sayer celebrates his 50th anniversary with a very special show in October - and you can win free tickets with the Gazette.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Esseborne Manor Hotel on the market for £2.3million
A "SUBSTANTIAL" three-storey Victorian hotel has gone on the market for £2.3million.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
GalxC renews Basingstoke Bison’s title sponsorship
A cooling services company has renewed its title sponsorship deal with Basingstoke Bison.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Best private schools in Hampshire according to the Telegraph
THE TELEGRAPH has ranked 231 independent schools in the country – and this is where Hampshire schools sit.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tapas Revolution in Basingstoke announces special deal to celebrate World Paella Day
TAPAS evolution’s new restaurant and bar at Festival Place in Basingstoke will elebrate World Paella Day later on in September.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man from Odiham who built replica Spitfire aircraft from scratch receives permit to fly
A MAN from Odiham who built an award winning spitfire aircraft from scratch that replicates WWII model recieves permit to fly.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cafe Giardino given food hygiene rating of three
A BASINGSTOKE and Deane restaurant has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating after a one star score in August 2021.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Tadley skatepark refurbishment plan approved despite objections
AN APPLICATION for permission to refurbish a skatepark has been approved.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mannicitas Basingstoke forced to start from scratch after their Instagram and Facebook was hacked
A BASINGSTOKE business owner has been forced to start from scratch after losing everything overnight when both her Facebook and Instagram accounts were hacked.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Maycare rated as 'inadequate' by CQC for the way it is led
A CARE service provider in Basingstoke has been told it is ‘inadequate’ for the way in which it is led following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), despite inspectors raising concerns more than a year ago.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:57:27 +0100
Bellowhead singer Paul Sartin from Whitchurch has died
TRIBUTES have been paid to folk musician Paul Sartin from Whitchurch who sadly died earlier this week.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:11:00 +0100
Festival Place to offer booster jabs for over 50s
AN NHS clinic at Festival Place will offer Covid booster vaccination for people aged above 50.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Record numbers attended the All in the Mind Festival in Basingstoke
THE All in the Mind Festival in Basingstoke saw it's largest audience ever on Saturday with around 5,000 people attending.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Forget-Me-Not Fund charity group has organised various events to support Baby Loss Awareness Week
FOR Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) a Hampshire charity has organised various events for everyone to attend to raise both money and awareness.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:16:20 +0100
Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change
Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:17:36 +0100
Missing youngster, 16, found after appeal
A YOUNGSTER who went missing last week has been found.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire hospital trust to inform patients affected by bank holiday
PATIENTS with an appointment or procedure on Monday will be informed if it has been cancelled because of the bank holiday, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has confirmed.



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