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Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:50:33 +0100
Dozens have died after contact with Hampshire police in last five years, figures show
Dozens of people have died after contact with Hampshire police in the last five years, new figures show.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greener Basingstoke disappointed as council leader refuses to attend meeting
BASINGSTOKE climate campaigners were left extremely disappointed after the borough council’s leader snubbed a meeting focused on the environment.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:59:50 +0100
Hampshire firm Eco Spray Insulations Limited fined £100,000 for targeting residents with 'predatory' marketing calls
AN Eastleigh-based company has been fined £100,000 for targeting people with 'predatory' calls.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Homes with children in Basingstoke threatened with homelessness
AN INCREASE in households with children being threatened with homelessness in Basingstoke and Deane raises concerns.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:12:06 +0100
Basingstoke Half Marathon: Latest updates as scores of runners turn out for huge event
The Basingstoke Half Marathon and 10k will soon get underway with scores of runners turning out in the rain to take part. Both races will start and finish at War Memorial Park, following a picturesque route out to the south of the town through the vi...

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mapped: Every crime reported in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in July
REPORTS of violence and sexual offences were the highest reported in July, according to the latest police data.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:26:43 +0100
Five great autumn walks in the New Forest and Hampshire
IT'S officially autumn and woods across Hampshire are coming alive with a kaleidoscope of colours.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:56:27 +0100
Basingstoke Half Marathon 2022: The best pictures
SCORES of runners put their best foot forward as the sunshine pierced through the clouds for the return of Basingstoke Half Marathon.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Grade II listed Gothic lodge in Basingstoke on sale for £600k
A "STRIKING" mid-19th century Grade II listed Gothic lodge has gone up for sale for £600,000.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club: Numbers galore in this month's photos
THE theme for the Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club this month was numbers, allowing members of the club to get creative.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
WEATHER: Weatherman Andy Simmonds shares forecast for the week ahead
September ended on an unsettled note with more wind and rain. But what can Hampshire and the Isle of Wight expect during the week ahead?

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Flashback: 1933 was a truly monstrous year for the world
Watching the 2005 production of the film King Kong brought back memories to some folk of the 1933 version.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sir Ranulph Fiennes will be at The Anvil in Basingstoke next month with his new show
ADVENTURER Sir Ranulph Fiennes will be at The Anvil next month with his show Living Dangerously.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fundraising event for Guide Dogs planned for October
Tails will be wagging next month in Basingstoke, where a special demonstration day for Guide Dogs hopes to raise crucial funds.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
CGH urges people to use app as patients face queues of more than 100 people on phone
A DOCTOR’S surgery in Basingstoke is urging people to sign up on its mobile application amid complaints from residents.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Odiham wins Hampshire and Isle of Wight Village of the Year
ODIHAM has been crowned Hampshire and Isle of Wight Village of the Year celebrating its friendly spirit and community work. 

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Court round-up: Latest cases from Basingstoke and the surrounding area
Latest court cases from Basingstoke and the surrounding area, including drunk and drug drivers.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke woman sees viral success with online hula hoop group
A HULA hooping Facebook group set up by a Basingstoke woman has become a surprising success.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke homes for sale: Cliddesden cottage on sale for £1.1m
A 'CHARMING' Basingstoke home has had a £100,000 reduction after going up for sale for £1.2m

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 16:10:08 +0100
Lane closure causes delays on M3 J11 near Winchester after crash
DRIVERS are facing heavy delays after a crash caused a lane closure on the M3 near Winchester.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:09:14 +0100
Crews tackle early morning warehouse blaze in Bordon
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle an early morning warehouse blaze in a Hampshire town.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:41:56 +0100
All you need to know if you're travelling by train this weekend
Rail customers are being urged to only travel is "absolutely necessary" this weekend as more strikes take place across the network.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:30:49 +0100
Police failed to identify missing student nurse Owami Davies due to 20-hour response delay
Police were unable to identify a woman they spoke to while she was missing because of an almost 20-hour delay in attending her family’s home, a review has said.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 10:41:28 +0100
Lucky competition winners enjoy special cookery course in garden of Lainston Hotel
LUCKY competition winners from across Hampshire got to enjoy a special cookery course in the kitchen garden of a 17th century luxury hotel.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Four new homes in Hurstbourne Priors given the go ahead
PLANS for four new homes have been given the go ahead - four years after the application was lodged. 

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Slimming World: Basingstoke couple who lost almost 19stone to run London Marathon
A BASINGSTOKE couple are set achieve their dream of running the London Marathon after losing a combined nearly 19stone weight loss.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Oakley couple celebrating 60th wedding anniversary
A COUPLE from Oakley were one of the last to receive a diamond wedding anniversary card from the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke and Deane house prices: Average house prices fall by £200
What are the latest house prices in Basingstoke and Deane? See how much your home could be worth

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Poppy cascade will be hung up at St Mary's Church in Tadley for rememberance
PEOPLE in Tadley have come together to create a 15-metre long and three and half metre wide poppy cascade to be hung at a church in the town. 

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
12 pumpkin patches you can visit in Hampshire this October
Over recent years pumpkin picking has become an enjoyable family activity, and there are many patches scattered around Hampshire for people to visit.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
All you need to know about Basingstoke Half Marathon on Sunday
THE Basingstoke Half Marathon and 10k will be held on Sunday.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:16:59 +0100
Tesco Express, Oakridge Road: CCTV image released after sexual assault
POLICE investigating a sexual assault are looking to speak to a man in connection with the incident in Basingstoke.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
M3: National Highways says it has no plans to change layout
NATIONAL Highways has said it has no plans to change the M3 between junction 7 and junction 8.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:24:28 +0100
Brighton Hill: Girl, 17, denies assisting an offender in Musgrave Close murder
A 17-YEAR-old Basingstoke girl has denied assisting an offender who is alleged to have murdered a man.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Covid boosters are now available at Basingstoke's Festival Place
COVID boosters are now available at The Health Hub in Basingstoke’s Festival Place for those with a weakened immune system.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Hampshire County Council to increase payments to those hosting Ukrainian guests
Residents hosting Ukrainian guests as part of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme are set to receive an extra £200 per month.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:40:42 +0100
Dummer house fire: 50 firefighters tackle blaze which spread into roof
AROUND 50 firefighters tackled a house fire in the village of Dummer on Thursday, September 29.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Woman honoured for helping people prepare for Basingstoke Half Marathon
A BASINGSTOKE athlete-turned-coach has been honoured for training and supporting Basingstoke Half Marathon aspirants.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Reaction to Premier Inn sale as resident face cost-of-living crisis
But when people and businesses are facing such a cost-of-living crisis as we have seen this summer and which will be far worse this coming winter. When people are being forced to choose between heating or putting food on the table, the council must g...

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Winklebury Junior School in Basingstoke receives 'good' rating from Ofsted
WINKLEBURY Junior School in Basingstoke continues to be a 'good' rated school after being inspected by Ofsted in July.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire Constabulary partner launches new scheme for Hampshire residents
A HAMPSHIRE Police partner has launched a new scheme to protect vunerable people against cyber-crime. 

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lily Foundation: Basingstoke woman runs marathon to raise money for charity
A WOMAN from Basingstoke recently ran her sixth marathon to raise money for children who are suffering from a life-limiting disease, Mitochondrial.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:13:23 +0100
Campaign to support businesses through cost-of-living crisis launched
Rising inflation, growing export costs and ever-increasing energy prices are placing small and medium sized enterprises under unprecedented pressures.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:12:48 +0100
Witness appeal after report of two men attempting to kidnap girl in Basingstoke
Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of an attempted kidnap incident.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
M3: Hampshire County Council moots major move to close slip roads near Basingstoke
MAJOR changes to the M3 motorway which could see two slip roads closed near Basingstoke have come under fire from residents and councillors.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Busy Bees at Basingstoke hospital graded as 'good' by Ofsted
A BASINGSTOKE nursery school which was ordered to improve because it was putting children ‘at potential risk of harm’ has now been told it is ‘good’ – but more than a third of children have since left.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke man denies stalking two people
A BASINGSTOKE man has denied stalking two people, including a woman he claimed to be in a relationship with.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Carters Steam Fair makes final visit to Basingstoke
A POPULAR funfair made its final visit to Basingstoke last weekend before it ceases touring.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Major M3 junction shake-up near Basingstoke criticised
MAJOR plans to transform how drivers use the M3 near Basingstoke have come under fire from residents and councillors.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Police make fresh pledge to attend every reported residential burglary in Hampshire
OFFICERS will now attend every report of a residential burglary the force receives, Hampshire police chiefs have confirmed.



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