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Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:11:31 +0000
Basingstoke Fire Station trials walk-in vaccinations as part of Hampshire scheme
FROM today (Wednesday, February 24), four large-scale vaccination hubs across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are offering walk-in Covid vaccinations - including one in Basingstoke.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:33:15 +0000
Missing Charles Knight: Residents asked to check outbuildings and sheds
RESIDENTS in Burghclere and surrounding areas are being asked to check their sheds, outbuildings and gardens as the search for a man missing in the area continues.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:22:53 +0000
Woman taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after ‘police incident’ closed rail line
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after a ‘police incident’ at Bishopstoke Bridge yesterday evening.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:42:00 +0000
Basingstoke mum to star in brand new ITV show launching today
A BASINGSTOKE mum is set to appear on ITV’s brand new reality tv show, Million Pound Pawn, which will air next week.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:38:00 +0000
Taxi drivers in Basingstoke to avoid fee hike after ‘difficult year’
THERE will be no increase in fees and charges for licensed taxi drivers in the borough this year, the council has revealed.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:38:52 +0000
Gazette reporter shares Covid vaccine experience
MILLIONS of people across the country have received a Covid vaccine, with the latest figures suggesting one in three adults has now had the jab.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:25:41 +0000
Camrose: Rafi Razzak appeals asset of community value decision
RAFI Razzak's company has appealed a decision to list the Camrose stadium as an asset of community value.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:22:50 +0000
New B&M store to open in Basingstoke - what we know so far
LAST week, the Gazette reported that , opening next month.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:04:25 +0000
Gazette readers offer suggestions for improving town centre
FROM free parking to restoring the canal, Gazette readers have been sharing their ideas for improving Basingstoke town centre as the borough council considers its long-term future.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:55:52 +0000
Everything you need to know about 2,500-home project in Basingstoke
The Plan, the opposition and the controversy: here is everything you need to know about Upper Swallick Garden Community

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:47:24 +0000
Basingstoke Army Reservist plays important role in fight against coronavirus
A British Army Reservist from Basingstoke has been playing her part in the national effort to beat the Coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:40:18 +0000
Young Basingstoke musician picked for national orchestral project
A BASINGSTOKE student has been selected for a new, national orchestral project run by the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain (NYO).

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:55:05 +0000
Popley man died alone at home during lockdown inquest hears
The death of a man who died at home alone during lockdown remains a mystery after a coroner recorded an open verdict.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:57:59 +0000
Chicken urgently recalled after 480 people fall ill with salmonella poisoning
UK supermarkets have issued urgent recalls on frozen raw breaded chicken products after hundreds of people fell ill

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:17:47 +0000
First signs of spring: Basingstoke ‘will feel as mild as May'
The first signs of spring will be felt across Basingstoke this week

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:55:16 +0000
Basingstoke mum and daughter left fearful after incident in Oakridge
A mother has issued a warning to parents after a group of men intimidated her and her daughter.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:59:01 +0000
Hampshire property with an electricity pylon in the garden
THIS seemingly ordinary house in Hampshire comes with a huge surprise when you enter the back garden.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:13:02 +0000
Basingstoke photographer swaps camera for delivery van
A FREELANCE photographer has swapped his camera for a delivery van after the Covid pandemic saw a big dent in his company's income.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:41:01 +0000
Watch: Armed police swarm residential street in Rooksdown
ARMED police have reportedly been called to a property on Canadian Way in Rookesdown this afternoon (Monday, February 22).

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:53:35 +0000
Missing Charles Knight’s family issue appeal as search continues
THE FAMILY of a man who went missing in the Basingstoke area last week have spoken out, as the search for him continues.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:28:38 +0000
South Ham library to turn into Covid testing centre
A MASS testing programme is to be rolled out across Hampshire this week with a Basingstoke library being turned into a site for rapid tests.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:06:25 +0000
Basingstoke H&M store set to reopen this summer - with a brand new look
A POPULAR high street clothing company has announced it will be reopening its Basingstoke store - with a brand new look - later this year.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:01:47 +0000
When will pubs, shops, gyms and hair dressers reopen?
TODAY Boris Johnson has announced the lockdown exit roadmap, detailing the plans to ease restrictions.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:44:06 +0000
Neighbourhood Watch raises concerns about crime after Chapel Gate bike theft
THE Chair of the Neighbourhood Watch group at Chapel Gate has said that a break-in reported there earlier this month is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ when it comes to crime in the area.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:38:44 +0000
Incident blocks railway between Southampton and Basingstoke
The railway between Basingstoke and Southampton is currently blocked following a "police incident".

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:11:56 +0000
When can I travel to another part of the UK?
THIS afternoon, the Prime Minister announced measures for the easing of lockdown restrictions in England.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
When can I have my friends round? Garden gatherings allowed from March 29
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil today a road map for lifting lockdown restrictions in England with a “cautious” plan that will see families reunited and children returning to schools.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:06:47 +0000
Coronavirus: No more cases of South Africa variant identified in Hampshire as Bramley surge testing ends
THE county council has confirmed that there have been no further cases of the South African coronavirus variant identified in the county ‘at the current time’ following surge testing in Bramley last week.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:58:37 +0000
What you need to know about schools returning on March 8
Earlier today, Boris Johnson told MPs in the House of Commons that schools are set to reopen as part of a wider chain of lockdown lifting measures, providing certain conditions are met.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:29:32 +0000
When will pubs reopen after lockdown 2021?
England’s coronavirus restrictions could finally be lifted by June 21 as part of a four-stage plan

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:07:12 +0000
When will gyms reopen in England 2021?
GYMS and indoor leisure centres could reopen from April 12, the Government has said.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:51:12 +0000
Will my wedding go ahead in 2021?
Anxious couples who have planned a 2021 wedding now finally have news on when restrictions will be lifted

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:03:22 +0000
B3400 reopens in Whitchurch after 'multi-car accident'
Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you updates following reports of partial closure to the B3400 in Whitchurch after a road traffic incident

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:39:34 +0000
Hampshire could be classified as a "hotspot" area by March 8th
Hampshire could still be classified as a "hotspot" area for Covid infections by March 8, when schools are set to reopen.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:24:40 +0000
Where can I get a rapid Covid test in Basingstoke?
Here's what plans to open a mass testing centre at South Ham library mean for you

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:51:16 +0000
When will lockdown end? Key dates restrictions could be eased
Today Boris Johnson will announce the lockdown exit roadmap, detailing the plans to ease restrictions.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:59:19 +0000
Northern Belle to pass through Basingstoke in July
IT HAS been nine decades since the famous Bournemouth Belle express first ran through Basingstoke and Hampshire.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:28:03 +0000
Basingstoke council urges public to respect shop staff
BASINGSTOKE council is urging shoppers to be respectful to retail staff after shopkeepers shared the abuse they have faced during the pandemic.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:48:51 +0000
Covid vaccine calculator: When will I get the jab?
This is when you can expect to get your vaccine.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:19:12 +0000
PM announces date lockdown restrictions will end - recap
The PM is expected to announce the exit roadmap to lift lockdown restrictions today

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:10:46 +0000
Covid-19 vaccines reduce chance of hospitalisation by 94%
CORONAVIRUS vaccines could reduce chances of hospitalisation by as much as 94 per cent just four weeks after the first dose, new studies suggest.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:13:22 +0000
Tidworth Town Councillor asked to resign
A Tidworth town councillor has resigned after being arrested on suspicion of sexual communication with a child.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:59:48 +0000
4 areas in Basingstoke and Deane with fewer than 3 Covid cases
There are four areas under Basingstoke and Deane council that saw fewer than three Covid cases in the week leading to February 15, government data has revealed.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:26:20 +0000
Basingstoke Gateway: Council's urban design team object
More objections have been filed against plans to build warehouses near Junction 7 of the M3 - including from the council's urban design team.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Seven key Covid stats to know this week in Basingstoke
Cases continue to fall across Basingstoke and the wider borough as vaccinations continue to be delivered.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:57:21 +0000
Eli Lilly headquarters set to be complete later this year
A NEW café or shop could be opening in Basing View on the ground floor of Eli Lilly’s new headquarters.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:34:47 +0000
The story of the converted phone boxes around Basingstoke
Phone boxes across the borough have been transformed into community libraries and more.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:53:00 +0000
Word Up: Tackling the lockdown blues
By Tom Bromley

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:37:39 +0000
All adults to be offered first Covid vaccine dose by July
Boris Johnson has said that all adults in the UK will be offered the first dose of a Covid vaccine by the end of July.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”



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