Basingstoke Gazette
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Crown Heights: Work yet to get underway to remove cladding
The external cladding at Crown Heights, which has around 250 flats, contains the flammable material 'expanded polystyrene' and features no fire breaks.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Court round-up: Latest cases from Basingstoke and surrounding area
Trevor Tansiri, from London, pursued a course of conduct which amounted to harassment of a woman between March 26, 2021, and May 4, 2021.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000People in Basingstoke aren't as happy as in previous years
PEOPLE in Basingstoke and Deane are feeling as satisfied with their lives as before the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke girl Lilly-Belle is a golf star in making
AN 11-YEAR-OLD Basingstoke girl is teeing it up in the best way possible in her golf career with some tremendous achievements.
Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:02:41 +0000Smell like a member of the Royal Family: favourite perfumes revealed
The favourite fragrances of Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Queen have been revealed, here's how you can smell like a Royal.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:01:45 +0000Festival Place: Firefighters tackle fire in airflow system
A SMALL fire within the airflow system of a shopping centre in Basingstoke caused panic on Thursday night.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Maria Miller MP calls for halt on Basingstoke hotels providing asylum
BASINSGTOKE MP and the leader of the council are calling for a halt on local hotels providing accommodation for asylum seekers.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Festival of Light parade in Basingstoke for Diwali - in pictures
A SPECTACULAR Festival of Light parade took in Basingstoke, organised by a local dance company.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Basingstoke district tennis league winter season begins
The winter season of Basingstoke and District Tennis League kicked-off in October.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:45:19 +0000WATCH: Basingstoke pays its respects with Armistice Day service
AN ARMISTICE ceremony has been held outside of Basingstoke and Deane Civic Offices as part of the borough’s Remembrance plans.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra celebrates long-serving members
TWO members of the Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra were treated to a surprise visit to celebrate their combined total of 107 years playing.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Elsie’s Antique, Collectors and Vintage Fair under new management
Elsie’s Antique, Collectors and Vintage Fair has announced that it is still proceeding under new management.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke show which 'predicted' lockdown given theatre award
AN AMATEUR show in Basingstoke which told a story of closed theatres just weeks before the Covid lockdown has been recognised with a national award.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:04:00 +0000Newsquest CEO slams BBC’s plan to ramp up local news online
The BBC plans would create 11 investigative reporting teams across the country while increasing its daily online news provision in 43 areas
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:15:22 +0000McDonald's reveals Christmas food menu 2022
McDonald’s is set to launch its Christmas food menu this month.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:11:23 +0000£2.59 cleaning life hack to get rid of damp and condensation
Here is a cheap life hack to get rid of condensation and dampness from around your window.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:15:23 +0000Carnival Celebration cruise ship pictured as she sails from Hampshire
AROUND 5,000 passengers are currently sailing to Miami aboard Carnival Celebration - a huge cruise liner that boasts its own rollercoaster.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:05:24 +0000Watercress Line Steam Illuminations: Party trains put on for Christmas
A COLOURFUL steam train will be brightening up the Hampshire countryside as it returns to an historic railway this winter.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Residents label Longacre shared road design as 'crazy' and 'dangerous'
THE lack of pavements on a Basingstoke housing development is “an accident waiting to happen” according to residents.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:45:19 +0000Woman sexually assaulted in Rooksdown Park in Basingstoke
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of a sexual assault in Basingstoke.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Coppice Spring: Andrew Hatherley to take over headship
A NEW headteacher has been appointed to lead a failing Basingstoke secondary school which was said to be in a “state of serious decline”.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Brighton Hill murder: Neighbour thought home was 'drug house'
A NEIGHBOUR told police they thought the property where a father of two was murdered was a 'drug house', a court has heard.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Hampshire County Council's grants for community warm hubs
Hampshire County Council grants of up to £5,000 are available for groups that would like to host a warm hub or welcoming spaces.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Sunday league: Shootout win for Hampshire Irons
Hampshire Irons took on unbeaten visitors Butlocks Heath from the City of Southampton in the Hampshire Sunday Trophy tie and found themselves a goal behind early in the second half, writes Tony Spencer.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Tesco food collections need volunteers this Christmas
The Tesco Food Collection is taking place in all Tesco stores from December 1-3.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Fluid Motion launches project to brighten GP waiting rooms
A GP surgery has unveiled a specially-commissioned mural as part of a charity’s drive to revitalise waiting rooms.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Saturday league: Unbeaten village on Hampshire Vase quest
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.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Martin Lewis shares 'no-brainer' tip that can save £100 on energy bill
The Money Saving Expert founder was speaking on his ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke PR agency Touchdown acquired by Ruder Finn
A public relations company based in Basingstoke has been acquired by a global PR agency.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:44:17 +0000PCS Strike: 100,000 civil servants to go on strike
Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union which represents employees of Government departments and public bodies vote for strike action.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:41:30 +0000Kevin the Carrot toy range returns to Aldi in time for Christmas
Aldi has announced that Kevin the Carrot toys will be back in time for Christmas.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:01:04 +0000Johns Lewis Christmas advert 2022 - watch it here
The special meaning behind this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, set to a cover of All the Small Things by Blink-182
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:05:12 +0000Marwell Zoo: Woman banned from attraction over Facebook comments
A Southampton woman has been banned from Marwell Zoo
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:11:00 +0000Virgin Media: Man left without internet and TV for a month
A BASINGSTOKE resident has been left without internet for more than a month after subcontractors cut the cables to his home.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:49:00 +0000Plans submitted to build 115 houses in Worting Park
A DEVELOPER has submitted a full planning permission application to build 115 new houses and a neighbourhood centre near a historic building.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Works begin for Inspire Neurocare centre in Basingstoke
Clinicians and construction teams took part in an official ground-breaking ceremony for the Inspire Neurocare centre in Basingstoke.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:25:00 +0000£1.2m Hampshire cash machine raid gang trio must pay back £3,000
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.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:01:44 +0000Six men wearing balaclavas seen in garden of Durley home
SIX balaclava-clad men were spotted in the garden of a residential property.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Win for Basingstoke Ladies 1s, but Men's 1s suffer defeat
Basingstoke Ladies 1s secured a brilliant win, while Basingstoke Men’s 1s suffered another defeat.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000New Whitchurch bridge officially opened by Andover MP
Kit Malthouse MP has joined a conservation group to formally open a new bridge in Whitchurch.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Ashcombe House residents enjoy visit from creepy crawlies
Ashcombe House care home, in Worting Road, received a visit from some unusual creatures along with ranger Jess from Zoolab.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Basingstoke bounce back with home win against Sutton Common
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.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:19:34 +0000Police hunting David James Hall wanted on recall to prison
David James Hall is wanted on wanted on recall to prison to complete his sentence for Section 18 – causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Fedcap Employment helping jobseekers back to work in Basingstoke
Not-for-profit organisation Fedcap Employment is delivering the Government’s Restart Scheme in the town.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000The Anvil panto stars to turn on Tadley's Christmas lights
Tadley’s annual Christmas Tree Lights event will be held on Friday, November 25, starting at 6pm.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Diwali celebrations at Spices and Spirits Basingstoke - in pictures
A DIWALI celebration was held in an Indian restaurant in Basingstoke.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Stock issues cause delay to opening of Basingstoke Caker Street
THERE has been a delay to the opening of a new cake shop in Basingstoke because of ‘stock and equipment issues’.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:12:00 +0000Roads at Longacre are 'shared equally' with pedestrians
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.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:05:16 +0000Advice from NatWest on avoiding cost of living scams
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.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Ollie scores first-ever Bison goal, but Bison suffer
TEENAGER Ollie Hemmings-Maher scored his first-ever Basingstoke Bison goal last Sunday in Peterborough.