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Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:59:09 +0000
Fly-tipping in Basingstoke at an eight-year high
FIGURES that show a 60 per cent increase in fly-tipping across Basingstoke and Deane last year are "just the tip of the iceberg", according to a charity.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:52:45 +0000
Council cabinet APPROVES altering of Culver Road covenant
COUNCILLORS have decided to overturn a covenant on land in Kings Furlong which would have prevented its use as a homeless accommodation facility.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:18:49 +0000
Ex-Basingstoke mayor 'ignored by Royals' at Buckingham Palace
THE former Mayor of Basingstoke has described being ignored by members of the Royal Family following allegations made by Meghan Markle in her in-depth interview with Oprah, which aired in the UK last night.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:05:18 +0000
Woman who posed as NHS worker spared prison
A BASINGSTOKE woman who once posed as an NHS worker to con money out of kind-hearted residents has avoided going to prison after breaching her suspended sentence order by stealing more than £100 of goods from Sainsbury’s.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:13:30 +0000
'Racist abuse should be called out': Maria Miller supports Meghan Markle
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has described the issues discussed by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for the first time publicly in their interview with Oprah as ‘incredibly sad’, but says she’s ‘not surprised’.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:32:48 +0000
Haatchi and Owen featured in book about incredible bond
A BELOVED pet dog who became famous because of his incredible story after being rescued from a railway line died at the weekend in his owner’s arms.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:18:35 +0000
Hampshire Hospitals makes changes after Andover woman's fall
The NHS trust that runs Basingstoke hospital says it had made changes at an inquest into the death of a woman who fell while unsupervised on one of their wards.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:42:04 +0000
Cllr Putty supports Culver Road residents' opposition to homeless accommodation
A CONSERVATIVE councillor in Basingstoke has called on his colleagues in cabinet to ‘find a different location’ for proposed homeless accommodation, after residents in Kings Furlong approached him, ‘petrified’ about the plans.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:51:54 +0000
Sean Edgar accused of sexually touching a teenager
Winklebury man Sean Edgar James denies charges of sexually touching a girl.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:20:27 +0000
Man, 24, charged with carrying firearm on Rossetti Close
A MAN from Basingstoke has been charged in connection with an incident on Rossetti Close on Saturday (March 6).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:28:02 +0000
Piers Morgan QUITS GMB after Ofcom complaints
Piers Morgan has quit Good Morning Britain, ITV has confirmed.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:49:36 +0000
Children's mental health charity seeks supporters after being named 'Charity of the Year'
A BASINGSTOKE children’s mental health charity has been named ‘Charity of the Year’ by Site Equip, and is calling for support from across the borough.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:35:54 +0000
A fence is being erected around the car park
CONTRACTORS have arrived today to fence off a car park after the landowner was refused planning permission to build on the land.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:12:07 +0000
Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid cases and delay in easing of lockdown
Chris Whitty warned cases will soar as lockdown restrictions ease and rejected call from MPs to ease lockdown restrictions faster.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:49:12 +0000
Marwell Zoo is searching for a new primate animal keeper
Do you love animals? Then we may have found the perfect role for you.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:29:37 +0000
The cheapest Rightmove listing in Hampshire right now
A block of apartments in Hampshire is due to go under the hammer this week.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:34:04 +0000
Nick Knowles is looking for Hampshire's 'messiest' house for new home makeover show
Has your home office turned into chaos, or has home schooling created havoc in your living room? Then this could be the show for you.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:29:44 +0000
Can I see my mum on Mother’s Day 2021?
Everything you need to know about Mother's Day 2021.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:23:03 +0000
Piers Morgan storms off GMB set after row over treatment of Meghan Markle
Piers was confronted by his colleague in a staggering moment which saw the GMB host storm of set saying “I’m done with this”.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:56:12 +0000
GMB viewers complain about Piers Morgan to Ofcom
ITV managing director of media and entertainment Kevin Lygo "is discussing it with Piers" as viewers threaten wave of complaints.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:26:20 +0000
Basingstoke community leaders react to Prince Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah
COMMUNITY leaders in Basingstoke have reacted to last night's highly-anticipated, two-hour Oprah interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, in which they addressed issues publicly for the first time.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:27:00 +0000
Arrest made after man seen with sword and crossbow in Basingstoke
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of a weapon offence after a sighting over the weekend.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:06:19 +0000
Covid lockdown easing: Picnic and sitting on a bench allowed
PEOPLE in Basingstoke can enjoy a coffee or a picnic with one friend or family member outside their household bubble.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:53:24 +0000
Council seeks to overturn covenant on 180 Culver Road to allow for halfway house
THE council is considering overturning a 56-year-old covenant on a piece of land in Kings Furlong to support plans to turn it into a half-way house for the homeless.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:42:34 +0000
Creators seek funding for dark sitcom based on Basingstoke
Four women are creating a new web comedy series called Dead Town based on Basingstoke.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:55:59 +0000
Royal Mail facing 'high levels' of absence in Basingstoke
BASINGSTOKE’S delivery office is experiencing “very high levels of absence” this week following a Covid outbreak, resulting in further disruption to postal services across the town.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:49:55 +0000
New Basingstoke B&M set to open in Hatch Warren this month
B&M has announced the date it will open a brand new store in Basingstoke.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:34:57 +0000
Schools return in Basingstoke as England eases lockdown
Live updates as schools across Basingstoke reopen fully for the first time since January.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
'It is the people I meet who make the job so rewarding'
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Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:21:20 +0000
Three thatched cottages destroyed in Bransbury fire
Three cottages have been destroyed after a fire ripped through a terrace of thatched cottages near Barton Stacey.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Maria Miller withholding comment ahead of airing of Meghan's interview on ITV
BASINGSTOKE'S MP has said she "is not in a position to comment" on the allegations of racism by the Royal Family revelaed in last night's high-profil interview of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:39:59 +0000
Video of Bransbury thatched cottage fires, Hampshire
THIS drone footage shows the huge operation to tackle a devestating fire in Bransbury.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:30:06 +0000
M3 to be closed overnight near Basingstoke for next ten days
THE M3 will be closed overnight for the next ten days.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0000
Bygone memories of Basingstoke canal
It was back in 1776 that the first proposal was made to link the River Thames to Basingstoke, writes Richard Rutherford for The Gazette. In 1778, the first company responsible for the canal was formed.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:32:02 +0000
Woman, 83, dies in hospital following a fall near home after a trip to the shops
A DETERMINED 83-year-old woman from Basingstoke died in hospital following a fall on the way home from the shops during lockdown, an inquest has heard.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:08:18 +0000
Guidance on cladding survey updated to reduce number of checks
It is set to become easier to sell or take out a mortgage on a flat after new guidance was released on cladding surveys.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:51:28 +0000
How many people are claiming furlough in Hampshire?
Around 14 per cent of jobs were furloughed in Hampshire at the beginning of the year

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:51:09 +0000
Will Boris Johnson be asked about Meghan and Harry at the press conference?
BORIS Johnson is set to address the nation in a live Downing Street press conference later today.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:04:17 +0000
Severe weather warning for high winds across Hampshire
A weather warning has been issued across Hampshire for Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:49:16 +0000
Antiques Roadshow to film episode in Hampshire
Antiques Roadshow is coming to Hampshire this summer- and they are looking for members of the public to appear on the show

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:26:27 +0000
The lockdown rules changing today - what you can and can't do
What are the four changes to lockdown rules being made in England from Monday?

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 19:50:36 +0000
Bransbury thatched cottage fires: the latest
MORE than 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze that is ravaging an estate of thatched cottages.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:17:45 +0000
Police scale back search for Basingstoke man Charles Knight
Police have announced they are scaling back their searches for missing Basingstoke man Charles Knight after he disappeared in Burghclere 18 days ago.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:34:46 +0000
A number of staff from the delivery office are isolating
AN OUTBREAK of Covid-19 at the Basingstoke delivery office has resulted in postal delays across the town this week.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 09:25:58 +0000
Some residents have had no post for two days
MYSTERY surrounds why there are post delivery problems in Basingstoke this week.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:28:00 +0000
Coronavirus: What happens if a case is identified in a school?
WITH all students set to return to school next week, there are many questions on the mind of pupils and parents alike.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:15:48 +0000
Legal loophole that means others can park on your driveway
Nuisance parking is a very emotive issue for many residents, but it also hard to take action against. Here's what you can do:

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:08:08 +0000
TUI cancels all holidays from UK - what to do if you booked
TUI’s cancellations will apply to any departures from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
A holy home: Rare tiny church is up for sale for £200,000
Property prices always seem to be on the rise, but every now and again a property comes up that is an absolute bargain.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Locked up in 2021: Faces of nine Hampshire and the Isle of Wight criminals
Courts across the county have given out hefty prison sentences for all manner of crimes over the last two months.



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