STAFF sickness at Basingstoke hospital increased by almost 50 per cent last year, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on NHS employees.

AN INTERACTIVE map has revealed the places in Basingstoke and Deane that has the highest number of Covid cases.

A TREE has fallen onto an electricity cable this morning.

It’s Mother’s Day tomorrow, and if you’ve left it to the last minute, you might be panicking over what to get your mum for her special day.

Hampshire has had its fair share of silver screen appearances with many Hollywood blockbusters and Netflix originals shot in the county.

Here are some of the best picnic locations in the county where you can enjoy some much needed catch-up time.

SEVERAL footpaths are flooded after a water pipe burst in Popley this morning.

RESIDENTS of a residential street in Popley have woken up this morning (March 12) to major flooding around their houses.

TWO Covid cases have been confirmed at a Basingstoke secondary school as pupils return.

PLANS to revamp a major roundabout in Basingstoke have been given the green light.

THE manager of Basingstoke crematorium has avoided going to prison after faking petty cash reports to steal more than £4,000 from his employer.

A MAN has been spared prison after assaulting two women at a pub in Hook - while already serving a suspended sentence.

A BODY found in woodland in Kent on Wednesday has been confirmed as that of Sarah Everard, police have confirmed.

DELAYS to post deliveries in Basingstoke continue to affect the town this week, with some residents reporting they have not received any post for over a week.

A BASINGSTOKE mental health charity has warned that, while a full return of pupils to schools is ‘brilliant’, we have only seen the ‘cusp’ of the pandemic’s ‘fall-out’ for young people.

A LARGE number of community and voluntary organisations across the borough have been left disappointed after their applications for funding from the council were rejected - or they received less than hoped for.

A new Micheldever facility promises a “huge advance” on fixing potholes while also going green.

There will be an extra Bank Holiday to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Records are there to be broken – right?

A LEAK in a chemical maintenance room at a private hospital in Basingstoke resulted in three people being injured this morning, the fire service has confirmed.

SEVEN blocks of flats in Basingstoke have failed fire safety checks in the last twelve months, The Gazette can reveal.

BASINGSTOKE council has confirmed it will be giving the town’s theatre 90 days’ notice of its intention to cut its funding.

A MAN has been taken to A&E after an accident at a Basingstoke hospital today.

A NEW segregated cycleway for Brighton Hill after the country council gave it the go ahead.

ANVIL Arts - which runs the town’s Anvil and Haymarket theatres - has responded to Basingstoke council’s decision to half its grant funding.

BASINGSTOKE'S MP has said the abduction of Sarah Everard has sent "shockwaves across the UK".

The future of Basingstoke's John Lewis store is at risk after the group revealed its first ever annual loss.

A DATE has been set for the end of Basingstoke's shuttle bus.

With shopping options limited during lockdown, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has introduced ‘The Borough Basket’ to help people buy gifts for mothers before Mother’s Day. An online marketplace for local independent businesses, more t...

The Duke of Cambridge has defended the royal family against accusations of racism made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

AN AWARD-WINNING charity leader, author and public speaker from Basingstoke is sharing her story with the community, to help encourage more open dialogue about the life experiences we have all been through.

The disappearance of Sarah Everard has prompted a serious online discussion about the different attitudes men and women have towards personal safety.

Figures found that almost three in five health and social care workers suffered a mental health problem.

The delivery firm warned the public via The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).

Are you looking to make a difference to a young person’s life this year? You could have a big impact on the lives of young people in Hampshire by becoming a foster carer.

THE microbiology team at Basingstoke hospital has created a national prototype for portable Covid-19 testing, which is more accurate than lateral flow tests.

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THE interview of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry has been the talking point of the week, sparking many important conversations about racism, mental health, and the role of the monarchy.

Royal Mail has seen such a large surge in customers posting letters and using its services over the last month that bosses have said profits are likely to be higher than previously expected.

A COVID vaccination centre in Basingstoke is one of the “best performing” in the country according to the secretary of state for health Matt Hancock.

A MAN charged with attempted child abduction entered his plea at Winchester Crown Court today.

Workplaces in Hampshire have been busier during the current lockdown than last spring, figures suggest.

PUBLIC toilets in rural areas of the borough will be handed over to their respective communities, should they choose to accept them, the council has decided.

THE Basingstoke Gazette regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals.

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.

Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (March 11).

The man charged with an attempted child abduction in Basingstoke is set to appear in court today.

The town is bracing for 55mph winds and heavy showers over the next few days, following a weather warning for the region.

SINCE the return of pupils to schools across England on Monday, Basingstoke school communities have been hard at work settling their students back in.

A weather warning has been issued across Hampshire for Wednesday and Thursday this week.