A NEW headteacher has been appointed to lead a failing Basingstoke secondary school which was said to be in a “state of serious decline”.

A GP surgery has unveiled a specially-commissioned mural as part of a charity’s drive to revitalise waiting rooms.

Silchester Village beat Bisterne United 5-1 in the Hampshire Saturday Vase Cup, writes Tony Spencer, as Matt Fulton chalked up a hat-trick, Stephen Burgess and Daniel Vickers added singles.

The Money Saving Expert founder was speaking on his ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday.

A public relations company based in Basingstoke has been acquired by a global PR agency.

A Southampton woman has been banned from Marwell Zoo

A BASINGSTOKE resident has been left without internet for more than a month after subcontractors cut the cables to his home.

A DEVELOPER has submitted a full planning permission application to build 115 new houses and a neighbourhood centre near a historic building.

Clinicians and construction teams took part in an official ground-breaking ceremony for the Inspire Neurocare centre in Basingstoke.

A gang that made more than £600,000 by blowing up ATM's and stealing money across Hampshire has been ordered to pay less than £3,000 back.

SIX balaclava-clad men were spotted in the garden of a residential property.

Basingstoke Ladies 1s secured a brilliant win, while Basingstoke Men’s 1s suffered another defeat.

Kit Malthouse MP has joined a conservation group to formally open a new bridge in Whitchurch.

Ashcombe House care home, in Worting Road, received a visit from some unusual creatures along with ranger Jess from Zoolab.

Basingstoke Town got their season back on track with a home win over Sutton Common Rovers that was more comfortable than the final score suggested.

David James Hall is wanted on wanted on recall to prison to complete his sentence for Section 18 – causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Not-for-profit organisation Fedcap Employment is delivering the Government’s Restart Scheme in the town.

Tadley’s annual Christmas Tree Lights event will be held on Friday, November 25, starting at 6pm.

A DIWALI celebration was held in an Indian restaurant in Basingstoke.

THERE has been a delay to the opening of a new cake shop in Basingstoke because of ‘stock and equipment issues’.

THE borough council has said that pavements were left out of the design for a Basingstoke housing development because the roads are meant to be “shared equally” by pedestrians and vehicles.

FOR the fifth instalment of our cost of living campaign with NatWest, we’re looking at five scams SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) may fall prey to. The rising costs for businesses have created golden opportunities for scammers.

TEENAGER Ollie Hemmings-Maher scored his first-ever Basingstoke Bison goal last Sunday in Peterborough.

DORSET Police’s chief constable has been chosen as the preferred candidate for the equivalent role in Hampshire after just over a year in the Dorset hotseat.

Abbey Court received one of the 350 saplings which made up the ‘Tree of Trees’ installed outside Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen’s jubilee.

The consultation on the draft Basingstoke Town Centre Parking Strategy runs until midday on Monday, November 14.

Community-based ophthalmology and endoscopy services provider CHEC has announced the launch of its new treatment centre in Basingstoke.

In tribute, his wife Zara, 63, said: “I've lost a wonderful husband and the public has lost a truly great showman."

One of the most significant changes is the introduction of voter ID, which will require all electors to produce a form of photo identification.

BEFORE flying to Qatar for the World Cup, an England football manager met with veterans who’ve been supported by Help for Heroes to pledge his support to the military charity.

THE most deprived areas of Basingstoke and Deane have been revealed in the latest 2021 census results.

Hartley Wintney FC have announced the appointment of former Arsenal player Ian Selley as the club’s new manager.

A ROLE-PLAY centre for children is set to open in Basingstoke taking over a unit which has been empty for more than three years.

The Springwatch presenter assumes the role alongside co-presenter Chris Packham who becomes a Vice President for the Trust

THE gym team at Basingstoke Aquadrome has been shortlisted at this year’s National Fitness Awards in the category Gym Team of the Year.

THE former mayor of Basingstoke has called for a special fund to be set up to help people in conservation areas replace their windows.

The Hatch Warren fireworks extravaganza returned with a bang on Saturday, November 5 as huge crowds marveled at the display.

The Hampshire Medical Fund, a local charity that specialises in buying cutting-edge medical equipment for Hampshire hospitals, has welcomed their new chairman, Daniel Benton.

THE services run by Hampshire Hospitals at a respite centre which will be closed due to mounting costs and repair work are unaffected.

THIEVES have targetted five properties in Basingstoke in the last couple of days, with three happening in the last 24 hours, according to police.

A LIVE comedy game show where auidebnces play along is coming to The Anvil theatre this month,

THE theme for the Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club in October was wheels and wings, allowing members of the club to get creative.

FIFTY-FOUR years ago, on Tuesday, November 12, 1968, a new era in the commercial life of Basingstoke began.

AN orchestra comprising of exceptional musicians is all set to entertain audiences at Basingstoke's Anvil theatre

THIS four-bedroom property in Basingstoke has gone up for sale for £700,000.

Prepare yourself for stomach-churning Bushtucker trials because I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! is back...

A 'leak' claims to have an audience source who has revealed tonight's result.

COUNCILLORS have called for a football ground to be built at the leisure park as part of its redevelopment.

A MAN from Hampshire who smeared dog faeces on a property has been handed a fine.

GOLD, designer scarves, and designer handbags were taken during a home burglary in Hook.