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Basingstoke Gazette

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:10:23 +0100
Everyone in England can now test for Covid twice a week
A NEW Covid testing site is opening today in Basingstoke after being constructed during the week.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Letters to the Editor: We expect decent sports facilities
Music-making in Basingstoke for the past 36 years

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the cheapest property for sale in Hampshire
Whilst the end of terrace house is requiring modernisation, it could be the perfect home for first time buyers who want to take on a project.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:48:45 +0100
Maria Miller MP speaks out about Anvil Arts funding cut by council
BASINGSTOKE'S MP is calling on Anvil Arts and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to 'find a way to work together' to safeguard the The Anvil and Haymarket theatres, following the council's decision to slash its funding to the organisation by 50 pe...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:26:46 +0100
Final farewell to Duke of Edinburgh set for April 17
Philip died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle on Friday, two months before his 100th birthday.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:20:16 +0100
Prince Philip's last visit to borough was to former school
PRINCE Philip’s former school in Headley has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death yesterday aged 99.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:15:45 +0100
Mallard duck returned to Whitchurch after horrific injury
A LUCKY duck who was shot through his body with a crossbow bolt has been reunited with his female companion much to the delight of residents who had been rooting for him to survive.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:37:46 +0100
Anvil Arts petition gains more signatures than previously successful Campaign for the Arts plea
A PETITION created by Anvil Arts which urges Basingstoke council to reverse its 50 per cent funding cut to the organisation has exceeded the number of signatures gained by the platform’s previously successful campaign.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:16:48 +0100
What to expect from Festival Place as shops reopen on Monday
WITH just two days to go, retailers in Basingstoke's Festival Place are busily getting ready to welcome visitors once again.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hour-by-hour forecast of Basingstoke for April 9/10 weekend
Here is the forecast for Basingstoke for the weekend of April 9 and 10 2021

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 20:21:53 +0100
Former Basingstoke Town football coach passes away
BASINGSTOKE Town Community Football Club has paid tribute this evening to former manager and coach, Arthur Hammond, who sadly passed away.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:24:46 +0100
Rock group Redhead celebrate release of debut album created during pandemic
A BASINGSTOKE-BASED rock band are excited to be releasing their debut album later this month, after a ‘tough’ year.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:04:00 +0100
Basingstoke poet’s moving words on His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
A POET from Basingstoke has shared a verse she wrote about His Royal Highness Prince Philip, who aged 99.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
These are the three areas in Basingstoke and Deane that have more than three Covid cases.
Kingsclere & Heath End has the most number of Covid cases in Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, according to latest figures from NHS.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Making of Basingstoke – Part 3 The typhoid epidemic of 1905
IN THIS final week of looking into interesting facts in the book The Making of Basingstoke by Eric Stokes, we look at the typhoid epidemic of 1905.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Five criminals jailed in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Courts across the county have given out hefty prison sentences for all manner of crimes last month.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The seven best bluebell woods in Hampshire
These spots are guaranteed to be covered in a carpet of purple this spring

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
What time is Primark opening on Monday?
CLOTHES, shoes, make-up, hair accessories and endless bargains.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Has your water bill gone up? We’re here to help
While everyone’s been at home more, we’ve all been using more water – your bill may have gone up as a result.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:20:03 +0100
Basingstoke mayor leads tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh
TRIBUTES have poured in from across the country with the news that the Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:58:14 +0100
Senior councillors hit back at Anvil Arts boss
A ROW over funding cuts to The Anvil Arts has deepened as senior councillors have penned an open letter to residents highlighting concerns over the theatre’s management.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:23:25 +0100
Balloons released to mark a year since Lee Nurse died
FRIENDS and family of a Basingstoke cricketer who died of Covid gathered to mark the one year anniversary of his death.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:35:36 +0100
Prince Philip's remarkable life of public service in pictures
The news of his death was announced on Friday on behalf of the Queen.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:29:53 +0100
Leave your tributes to Prince Philip in our book of condolences
The Basingstoke Gazette has opened this online book of condolence to collect tributes to Prince Philip, who passed away at the age of 99.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:21:52 +0100
Who was the Duke of Edinburgh? A look back on Prince Philip's life
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has died at the age of 99.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:42:54 +0100
Hampshire County Council reuses Prince Philip condolence
Hampshire County Council has reused a condolence first issued in 2019 accidentally for Prince Philip.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:19:09 +0100
Councillors' open letter over Anvil Arts row
News that Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has slashed funding for Anvil Arts has caused controversy in the town.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
More than 500 disabled people in Basingstoke and Deane have challenged Government at benefit tribunals
More than 500 disabled people in Basingstoke and Deane have taken the Government to tribunal over benefit payments and three-quarters won, figures show.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:57:39 +0100
12 pubs in Basingstoke with new and improved beer gardens
Just 72 hours left. The day all of us have been waiting for is finally approaching.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Homes more affordable in Basingstoke and Deane
Homes became slightly more affordable in Basingstoke and Deane last year, as average earnings rose faster than house prices, figures reveal.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:12:08 +0100
Who wants to build in your street this week?
THE GAZETTE regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:45:11 +0100
Basingstoke to host a huge tribute concert this summer
The Legends Festival is coming to Basingstoke this summer.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:36:17 +0100
Will there be a Bank Holiday on the day of Prince Philip’s funeral?
The Queen’s husband, Prince Philip, has died at the age of 99 , Buckingham Palace has confirmed today.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:07:05 +0100
Prince Philip has died at the age of 99
Prince Philip has died at the age of 99.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:41:24 +0100
Hampshire Hero Awards 2021: Six reasons why you should nominate someone who helped you in an emergency
There are six great reasons why you should think about nominating someone who has helped you in an emergency for recognition in our Hampshire Hero Awards 2021:

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:11:53 +0100
Candidates standing in Basingstoke & Deane elections
The list of candidates vying for the votes of Basingstoke residents next month has been revealed. On May 6, the borough will go to the polls to vote in their ward councillors in the All Out Local Elections. Here are the candidates:  

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:54:43 +0100
Hope as council fights to reverse John Lewis store closure
Basingstoke council is pulling out all the stops in a bid to stop John Lewis from leaving town, The Gazette can reveal.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:11:20 +0100
‘We’re itching to go’ - Pub managers and staff share reopening excitement
Doors to the gardens of wonderful pubs in Basingstoke will open from Monday as government further relaxes lockdown measures.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:21:26 +0100
Firefighters tackle barn blaze in Baughurst
FIRE crews from Basingstoke and Fleet are currently tackling a barn fire in Baughurst - where four pigs have been reduced from the flames.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:44:48 +0100
Long-standing theatre volunteer hopes council cuts to Anvil will save Haymarket
A LONG-SERVING Basingstoke theatre volunteer has said the council’s decision to cut funding for the Anvil Arts could be an opportunity to breathe new life into the historic Haymarket theatre.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:32:05 +0100
Basingstoke people react to controversial Amazon warehouse decision
PLANS approved last night for a controversial warehouse at Basingstoke Gateway have been met with mixed reaction, with one local resident branding it ‘common sense’, while another pointed out it would mean ‘waving goodbye’ to countryside spac...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:55:19 +0100
MP 'disappointed’ at council’s decision to approve ‘speculative’ warehouse plans
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has expressed her ‘disappointment’ at the borough council’s decision to approve plans for a major Amazon distribution hub at the Basingstoke Gateway site.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:45:20 +0100
Tenny Turner's family describe anguish after fatal hit-and-run
THE FAMILY of a popular boxing coach killed in a fatal hit-and-run near Hook expressed their anguish in court as the driver of the car that hit him was sent to prison for four years.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Almost 1,000 homes lying vacant in Basingstoke and Deane
Almost 1,000 empty houses in Basingstoke and Deane should be used to help solve the national housing crisis, campaigners argue.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:56:08 +0100
Men accused of racial abuse and assault of taxi driver to stand trial
TWO men charged racially abusing a taxi driver will stand trial after denying the allegations.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:06:13 +0100
Driver who killed dad of three in hit-and-run near Hook apologises to family
A ‘DISTRACTED’, speeding driver who ‘mowed down’ a motorcyclist and fled the scene of the crash near Hook has outlined his remorse in a letter read in court.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:20:54 +0100
Council issues public notice to build up to 57 new houses in Sherfield
​A PUBLIC notice has been issued to build up to 57 new dwellings at Land At Redlands in Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
More than 5,500 extra pupils eligible for free school meals during pandemic
More than 5,500 children in Hampshire became eligible for free school meals during the coronavirus pandemic, figures show.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:32:17 +0100
Basingstoke Herd dream team to remain in place next season
BASINGSTOKE Bison’s dream coaching team of Ashley Tait and Tony Redmond will once again be in charge for next season.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:22:51 +0100
Five Basingstoke council staff earn more than £100k a year
Five Basingstoke and Dean Borough Council employees took home over £100,000 last year.



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