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Basingstoke Gazette

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:04:00 +0000
In pictures: Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club's Spring photos
After a long dark winter the need for a bit of sunshine and blue skies has never felt greater.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:36:55 +0000
'A kick in the teeth': Fury over 1% pay rise for NHS staff
THE Government is facing a furious backlash after calling for NHS staff in England to be restricted to a pay rise of just 1 per cent.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:09:04 +0000
Anvil funding could be HALVED following council budget approval
THEATRE in Basingstoke could lose half of its council funding as part of a ‘review’ of grants, it has been revealed.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:50:03 +0000
Four Covid-19 skin conditions everyone should know about
A recent study found that for 17% of COVID-19 patients with multiple symptoms, skin rashes were the first symptom to appear.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:34:25 +0000
Life was lonely for Londoners who moved to Basingstoke
Basingstoke: The south’s first town of the motor-car age. A shopping centre on a platform; separate routes for cars and pedestrians. It is the showpiece town of the South of England. That’s how our town was described by the Hants & Berks Gazette ...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
'Once the Cliddesden fields have been built on, they will be gone forever'
Dear Editor,

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:31:46 +0000
Residents battling to save green space delivered blow
RESIDENTS in Lychpit have been delivered a blow in their battle to save a green space from development.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:26:00 +0000
Help The Gazette find heroes of Hampshire
THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Hampshire Hero Awards.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Areas in Hampshire where Aldi want to open new stores
Aldi has revealed the areas across Hampshire that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:03:26 +0000
 12 things you can get free on your birthday according to Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis has revealed 12 freebies everyone should know about

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:26:38 +0000
When will Wetherspoons reopen? Beer gardens to open April 12
PUBS will once again be able to serve customers outdoors from April 12 as part of England’s road map out of lockdown.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:41:14 +0000
World Book Day 2021: Send us your brilliant pictures
ARE your children all dressed up for World Book Day today? If so, then send us a snap!

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:28:35 +0000
Plane crash near Heathfield likely due to pilot cardiac event
A FATAL plane crash in Sussex last August was likely caused by the pilot suffering a cardiac event while airborne, a report revealed.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Southern Water - supporting you through uncertainty and emergencies
Everyone needs water for life. It allows us to eat and drink, wash and clean – and so much more. Our customers rely on our services every day. Yet sometimes, they need a little extra help to meet their individual needs or pay their bills.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:27:45 +0000
Crown Heights: Fire alarm installation delayed
RESIDENTS of a block of flats which has been deemed unsafe have been left in limbo after the installation of a new fire alarm system has been delayed.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:55:33 +0000
Two men were seen acting suspiciously outside Tiny Steps
PARENTS have been warned to be “extra vigilant” after two men were seen acting suspiciously outside a Popley pre-school.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:11:57 +0000
Mass testing is beginning at some Basingstoke schools this week
SOME Basingstoke secondary schools are beginning to test pupils for Covid-19 this week ahead of reopening on Monday.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:58:48 +0000
Volunteers patrol community on bikes to help people feel safer
A KICKBOXER has launched a community patrol of Basingstoke in response to suspected child abduction incidents.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:12:38 +0000
Large van of ‘document destruction’ company spotted outside council offices
A LARGE, Shred-it van was spotted parked outside Basingstoke council’s offices this morning - leading passersby to wonder, what is the council destroying?

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:47:08 +0000
Budget 2021: How much do you need to earn to buy with 5% deposit?
Ultra-low deposit mortgages are set to make a comeback when Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlines his Budget later today.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:15:00 +0000
COURT REPORTING: Why defendants are named in criminal cases
COURT REPORTING - Your questions answered

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:37:19 +0000
Budget 2021: Furlough extended until end of September
Welcome to our live blog bringing you the latest updates from parliament as the Chancellor reveals the Budget for 2021.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:48:37 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Shuttle axed and tax rise as budget approved
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (March 4).

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:40:32 +0000
Hartley Wintney Fire Station celebrates first all-female crew
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day may not be until Sunday.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:27:31 +0000
Plans for new Aldi at Bartley Wood Business Park, Hook
Aldi is looking to build a new ‘high-quality’ supermarket in Hook.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:22:09 +0000
Budget 2021 - Basingstoke properties for sale under £600,000
Ahead of the announcement of the budget later today, house buyers are expected to receive a windfall in the form of ‘ultra-low’ deposit mortgages.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:12:43 +0000
BUDGET 2021 explained : How it will affect YOU
THIS afternoon Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his 2021 Budget in the House of Commons address.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:27:37 +0000
What is the Red Budget Box: Why is Sunak carrying a red briefcase?
You could be forgiven for thinking the red briefcase - or box as it is known - is just a quirky style statement.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:46:18 +0000
What we know about the 4 different Covid variants in the UK
THE search for the mystery person infected with the Brazilian mutation of coronavirus is continuing.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:23:16 +0000
Council announces end of earlier bus pass start time
TRAVEL times for older people to use buses will revert to the normal 9.30am start time on Monday, the council has announced.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:14:46 +0000
The Hampshire Court Hotel affected by Covid vaccine shortage
A NATIONAL issue with Covid vaccine supplies has affected a Basingstoke vaccination centre, forcing it to close on certain days.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:05:32 +0000
Missing Basingstoke woman, 67, found 'safe and well'
Police have confrmed that a Basingstoke woman reported missing earlier today has been found 'safe and well'.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:16:21 +0000
Keith Jones speaks about life at Basingstoke fire station
IT IS the dawn of a new era at Basingstoke Fire Station, after its Commander, Keith Jones, retired in February.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:57:00 +0000
Council’s new budget prompts cross-party concern about arts sector
BASINGSTOKE council's newly-approved financial strategies for the coming year have led to wide-spread concerns about the arts and culture sector, including from councillors on different sides of the political spectrum.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:46:27 +0000
Council criticised for ‘lack of commitment’ to the Camrose and ice rink in new budget
THE council has been criticised for ‘lack of commitment’ to sports facilities in the town, after it failed to include them in its recently-approved financial strategies.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:49:09 +0000
Upper Swallick: Countryside should be protected - charity
LAND on the edge of Basingstoke earmarked for 2,500 new homes should be protected, according to a countryside charity.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:07:25 +0000
Hook company raises £1000 for Ark Cancer Charity with walking challenge
A HOOK-BASED company has raised £1,000 for Ark Cancer Charity.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:41:16 +0000
Family continue to search for missing Charlie Knight
'He could quite literally be anywhere by now, so please don’t give up, his two children are missing their daddy.'

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:44:49 +0000
Boots Pharmacy has now become Brighton Hill Pharmacy
A BOOTS pharmacy in Brighton Hill has been taken over by a new owner this week.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:22:07 +0000
Sub-zero temperatures and snow showers to hit Hampshire in March
This weekend Hampshire enjoyed blue skies and sunshine but forecasters have warned spring like weather will not be around for long.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
'Basingstoke council continues to hand land to developers'
Dear Editor,

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:42:20 +0000
Travelodge wants to build 12 new hotels Hampshire
HOTEL giant Travelodge has revealed the locations across the UK that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:31:16 +0000
Basingstoke mental health advocate shares his experience of a mental health wards
THE last twelve months have been a test for everyone's mental health.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:26:24 +0000
Watch the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Oprah Winfrey interview in the UK
The interview will air on Sunday 7 March at 8pm Eastern Time in the United States but where will it be made available for a UK audience?

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:18:16 +0000
Tributes paid to former Basingstoke mayor who passed away last week
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former mayor of Basingstoke, who passed away last week at the age of 85.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:33:20 +0000
Teenager attacked on Jefferson Road in Oakridge
A TEENAGER was assaulted in Oakridge during an attempted robbery on Saturday night.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:28:36 +0000
Police appeal for witnesses to Oakridge Road crash
TWO men have suffered serious injuries following a single car crash yesterday in Oakridge.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:14:12 +0000
Hart council pledges to 'learn lessons' after large fire at Hazeley Heath
HART District council has pledged to 'learn lessons' after multiple crews tackled 'out of control' contractors bonfires on Hazeley Heath last week.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:22:00 +0000
When will roadworks at Thornycroft roundabout end?
IN DECEMBER, motorists rejoiced after it was thought roadworks at Thornycroft roundabout ended, with the temporary speed restrictions lifted and cones removed.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:24:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Hampshire resident's views on vaccine passports
WOULD you carry a vaccine passport?



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