Basingstoke Gazette

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Makerspace could close as building is on market
Basingstoke Makerspace, a non-profit community workshop and maker space, has occupied Maritime House, in New Road, since 2017.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Sherfield on Loddon: Work to build new homes has begun
Bellway Wessex began the groundwork for the 6.8-acre site in March 2024, for 57 homes at Longfield Place, off Reading Road.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Inspire Awards: Whitchurch Silk Mill named as a finalists
Staff at Whitchurch Silk Mill are delighted the mill has been named as a finalist in the Rural Business of the Year award in Basingstoke’s Inspire Awards.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Free minibus shuttle does first journey to The Vyne in Basingstoke
Basingstoke Community Transport is now running a free monthly shuttle service from Basingstoke Railway Station to the National Trust property.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke's Dashwood Manor works to save family recipes
A care home, Dashwood Manor, in Basingstoke, has joined with local children to partake in a national campaign aimed at preserving traditional recipes.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Ultrafast broadband now available in Hart villages and towns
Residents and businesses in Hartley Wintney, Hook and South Warnborough are now connected to a new ultrafast broadband network by Trooli.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Jane Austen's House museum announces new exhibition
Jane Austen’s House, in Chawton, is displaying the items, which belonged to her brother, Admiral Sir Francis William Austen.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke-based Hartford Care acquired for £100m
Basingstoke care home provider Hartford Care has been acquired by a joint venture of Foundation Partners and Deer Capital for more than £100 million.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basigstoke, Whitchurch holds weekly peace vigils for Gaza
The vigils, which occur at 3pm every Sunday outside Basingstoke railway station, aim to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
AA cuts jobs just months after new Basingstoke HQ contract
The AA said it laid off employees in its finance department to improve operational flexibility.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:18:58 +0100
Micheldever New Town developer calls for site to be used for hospital
DEVELOPERS, who want to build a new town at Micheldever Station, are calling for the site to be considered for the new hospital.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Odiham post office to close its doors for good
The Post Office in Odiham is due to close its doors in July.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Nigerian restaurant Afrizi shortlisted in Inspire Business Awards
Independent Nigerian restaurant Afrizi, is vying for the top spot in three categories of this year’s Destination Basingstoke Inspire Business Awards

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke town centre sees revival with seven new stores
Basingstoke town centre is experiencing a resurgence with 7 new shops opening soon.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Bear Grylls congratulates Scout on Queen’s Scout Award
A Basingstoke scout has been congratulated by Bear Grylls for being given a prestigious award at Windsor Castle.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Steven Brinberg brings Barbra Streisand tribute to Basingstoke
Steven Brinberg, renowned for his tribute act Simply Barbra, will perform at the Basingstoke Haymarket on May 5, honouring music legend Barbra Streisand.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke care home residents meet giant snail, frogs and snakes
Barchesters Ashcombe House care home, in Worting Road, were visited by ranger Ben from Zoolab.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:28:00 +0100
Family of Basingstoke man who died on A33 in Berkshire pay tribute
The family of a man who died following a fatal road traffic collision on the Three Mile Cross in Berkshire, have paid tribute to him.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Whitchurch United FC to expand golf day into fundraiser
Whitchurch United FC is turning their annual golf day into a charity fundraiser for Parkinson's UK, inspired by their president who battles the disease.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Man, 34, illegally altered motorcycle number plate
On Saturday, December, 23 last year Charlie Allen, of Claudius Close, altered the characters on a motorcycle number plate to conceal the identity of the vehicle in Whitchurch

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke's rich history celebrated at Thornycroft Day
Thornycroft Day, held at Brookvale Village Hall, was a thriving celebration of Basingstoke's history.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Town's historic 1997 FA Cup replays remembered
The FA's decision to scrap FA Cup replays has sparked debate, with non-league clubs like Basingstoke Town particularly affected.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:39:48 +0100
Electric bikes and tools stolen during Basingstoke burglary
Electric bikes and tools have been stolen after a property was burgled in Basingstoke.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:40:40 +0100
Popley Way: Roadworks continue to cause disruption
Part of Popley Way is currently closed due to the roadworks which is stopping traffic accessing the road from Aldermaston Roundabout.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:12:24 +0100
Three arrested on suspicion of Hampshire burglary spree
Police have arrested three men in connection with a series of burglaries across Hampshire.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Aimy Beauty and H&T Pawnbrokers opening in Festival Place
TWO new shops are opening in Basingstoke town centre.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Audi A3 driver caught in Basingstoke banned from the roads
On Monday, November 20 last year Leon Rennie, of Blackburn Court in Gosport, drove a Audi A3 on the A30 Winchester Road with 6.7 micrograms of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol per litre of blood - the legal limit is 2.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke residents who completed the London Marathon
Basingstoke residents who completed the London Marathon

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:22:00 +0100
DVLA data reveals banned driver hotspots in the UK
Motorists can be banned from driving if they accumulate 12 points or more on their licence

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:15:58 +0100
DVSA MOT failure warning for often forgotten car part
If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Age Concern Hampshire's new affordable dementia care services
Age Concern Hampshire says it is continuing to provide affordable dementia care services across Hampshire for the elderly, greatly benefiting the region's senior citizens.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
'Supergirl' Jaroonsak brings Muay Thai skills to Basingstoke
Muay Thai champion Anna 'Supergirl' Jaroonsak is bringing her first-ever UK seminar tour to Basingstoke

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:08:26 +0100
Watercress Line: Lord Kamall opens signal box on heritage railway line
The Watercress Line welcomed Lord Kamall to officially launch the Medstead and Four Marks Signal Box on Tuesday 23 April.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke pub manager walking for Sebastian's Action Trust
Giuseppe Bergamasco, 42, who has been the manager at The Holly Blue on Bradley Way in Basingstoke for two years will be taking part in the challenge with shift manager Katie and a regular customer at the pub called Tara.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
St George's Day: Flashback, saints and their dragons
TODAY is St George’s Day. He is the patron saint of England, a title that dates back to the 14th century. St George was a native of Cappadocia, in Asia Minor, and he became a tribute (officer) in the Roman army during the third century AD.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke drink driver, 60, fined thousands of pounds
On Saturday, February 24 this year Tim Averill, of Park Prewett Road, drove a Peugeot on the A34 in Litchfield with 112 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit is 35.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Churchill Place incident reported to Building Safety Regulator
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that an incident whereby a window fell from the seventh floor of a Basingstoke block of flats has been officially reported.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:27:45 +0100
Grant shines as Basingstoke Town break Dorchester's streak
Basingstoke Town defeated Dorchester Town 3-1 in a thrilling match.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:09 +0100
Popley Way: Roadworks block part of Basingstoke road
Part of Popley Way is currently closed due to the roadworks which is stopping traffic accessing the road from Aldermaston Roundabout.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:42:10 +0100
McGaughrin shines as Odiham reach cup second round
Odiham & Greywell defeated Berkhamsted by 3 runs in a thrilling ECB National Club Championship preliminary round tie.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:51:59 +0100
Basingstoke man arrested after woman suffers injuries to arm
A woman in her 40s suffered serious arm injuries during an assault incident at a Wentworth Crescent address in Basingstoke on Saturday, April 20.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
New kitchen fitted in Steventon's village hall after grant
The village hall in Steventon has been transformed thanks to £22,000 of grant money given by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Houdini show with array of illusions at The Haymarket
The Haymarket in Basingstoke is set to stage a thrilling production centred on the world-renowned magician, Harry Houdini, from May 9 to 11, beginning at 7.30pm.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
BCoT to relocate construction course from Bordon centre
Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) has announced the relocation of its construction course from a skills centre in Bordon due to declining student enrollment and rising operational costs.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Purefoy Arms: New pub owners unveil major extension plans
Candover DFB Ltd recently bought the freehold of The Purefoy Arms, in Preston Candover.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:58:13 +0100
DVLA MOT, driving licence and tax renewals alert to drivers
It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:56:20 +0100
Wheelie-bin £80 fine ruling for breaking little known rule
Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Four Lanes Trust's 50th anniversary brings 50 extra grants
Founded by Christopher Makins in 1974, the Four Lane Trust enriches community life in Basingstoke and Deane

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Renowned guitarist Joe Bonamassa to perform in Basingstoke
Joe Bonamassa's Basingstoke event offers a one-off experience, backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Italian coffee shop Da Mariu 'opening soon' in Basingstoke
A NEW Italian-style coffee shop selling pizza, pasta and deli produce is ‘opening soon’ in Basingstoke.

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