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Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the courts: Man found guilty of assaulting police officer
A man has been found guilty of assaulting a police officer in Basingstoke.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
History: The Rising Sun Public House of Basingstoke
With Hampshire being a principal hop growing county and a major brewery situated in Basingstoke since 1751, that of John May & Co, it comes as no surprise that at the time of the 1911 census, and a population of only 11,540 people, there was a tot...

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
North Hampshire weather: Mixed fortunes for the bank holiday
With punters expected to flock to pubs and restaurants this weekend, the weather forecast is a mixed bag.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:04:02 +0100
Gathering in Joices Yard broke Covid lockdown rules
A MAN has been fined more than £2,000 for breaking Covid-19 lockdown rules when he attended a public gathering in Basingstoke.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The best bars and pubs to visit in Hampshire according to Tripadvisor
Ahead of the long weekend we have searched through Tripadvisor to show you the best pubs and bars that Hampshire has to offer.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Eight 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.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:56:14 +0100
Council need help re-uniting this collie with its owner
The council are appealing for the public's help in re-uniting an adorable collie with its owner.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:42:45 +0100
Hampshire Court Hotel clocks 100,000 Covid vaccines
A BASINGSTOKE vaccination centre has reached a milestone after administering 100,000 Covid jabs since opening in December.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:24:18 +0100
Aerial photos of A303 Enviropark's 30,000tn ash mountain'
AERIAL photographs show the extent to which a gigantic pile of ash is blighting the North Hampshire countryside with villagers calling for action.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:46:54 +0100
Meet Alison, who got Hampshire Court Hotel’s 100,000th vaccine
Five months ago, Alison Barlow was battling for her life in an intensive care unit at Basingstoke Hospital.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:02:14 +0100
Covid: Where can I get a rapid test in the Basingstoke area?
Everyone in England will now be able to access twice-weekly rapid Covid testing at home.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:33:54 +0100
Fly-tipping: Couple call for council to be more proactive
A couple have expressed their disappointment at the council's action on fly-tipping in rural parts of Basingstoke and Deane.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:39:30 +0100
Place to be Proud of 2021: Vaccination centres recognised
BASINGSTOKE'S vaccination centres have been recognised in an awards ceremony showcasing Basingstoke's finest.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Mum refused service at Pizza Express for having ‘Covid hazard’ buggy
The mother was left feeling ‘disgusted and embarrassed’

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:31:46 +0100
Fundraising day for Tadley teenager waiting for a new heart
The family of a teenager who needs a heart transplant are holding a fundraiser day next month.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:02:00 +0100
Council wrong to cut Anvil funding, says artist
A BASINGSTOKE musician who has performed with the likes of Nas and Wretch 32 has hit out at the council for cutting The Anvil’s funding.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:22:39 +0100
Brand new skatepark at War Memorial Park
A NEW skatepark has opened at War Memorial Park in Basingstoke - just it time for the summer.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:52:43 +0100
Readers share what they wish they had been taught in sex education
For many, the birds and the bees talk in school left gaps in their knowledge.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:44:53 +0100
Two Basingstoke abuse victims encourage others to come forward
Two Basingstoke residents sexually abused by a relative have courageously waived their right to anonymity to speak out in the hope of encouraging more survivors to come forward.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:14:08 +0100
Barton Stacey: Plans to build asylum seeker camp dropped
Plans to hold up to 500 asylum seekers on a piece of land off the A303 have been dropped by the Home Office.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:05:54 +0100
Election 2021: Candidates tussle over future of town centre
Candidates standing in next week’s elections have shared their plans on how they intend to revitalise the town centre.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:59:40 +0100
Covid in Basingstoke: One testing site to close tomorrow
One of Basingstoke's Covid testing sites will close tomorrow.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:30:17 +0100
Get your copy of the Gazette's election special
With just a week until voters head to the polls, The Gazette has today published an election special supplement.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:34:22 +0100
Anvil service saved thanks to donation
THE Anvil Trust has received a donation of £1,000 to help continue its popular Festival Place pop-up as calls for the council to reverse its decision to slash funding continue.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:43:24 +0100
Cyclist ends 700km ride after being pushed off in Andover
AN ENDURANCE cyclist who was travelling across England to raise money for charity has ended his pursuit after he was pushed off his bike in Andover.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:39:06 +0100
Tilly, seven, chops off hair for Little Princess Trust
Tilly from Tadley made the brave decision to have nine inches of hair chopped off, to help children with cancer.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:49:36 +0100
Teenager 'released under investigation' after stabbing
A TEENAGER arrested in connection with a double stabbing in South Ham on Monday has been released under investigation.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:18:15 +0100
Chambers of Commerce support Anvil Reverse the Cut campaign
“THERE is no doubt that without a strong Anvil, the brand of Basingstoke becomes weaker.”

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:04:54 +0100
Man and woman arrested after drug raid on Winchester Road
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs from an address on Winchester Road in Basingstoke late last night (Tuesday).

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:52:27 +0100
Church Square resident hits out at council for 'stringent' rules which restrict home alterations
A BASINGSTOKE resident has hit out at the council for its “stringent rules” which have prevented him from making his house suitable for his young child with breathing difficulties.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:11:06 +0100
Ofsted praises Cranbourne school's work during Covid
A Basingstoke secondary school has been praised for its work supporting pupils during the pandemic in an inspection from the schools' watchdog.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:19:40 +0100
Tristan Robinson has not been living in the borough
NOMINATION papers submitted for a senior borough councillor who moved to London during lockdown confirm he has not been residing in the borough.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:34:15 +0100
Chief executive confirms plans for opening of new hospital
A NEW hospital for Basingstoke is hoped to be built by 2028, it has been revealed.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:45:29 +0100
Jo Hamilton will continue fight for compensation
A GRANDMOTHER who was forced to re-mortgage her home after being accused of stealing £36,000 by the Post Office, said she has been left “so angry” by the 18-year ordeal.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:17:12 +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.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:59:57 +0100
Whitchurch fire crews fight Collingbourne Ducis thatch fire
Crews from Whitchurch were among 18 pumps sent to a thatched cottage blaze which saw crews in attendance throughout the night.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:05:33 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Teenager arrested after double stabbing in South Ham
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (April 29).

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:52:49 +0100
Less than half of Hampshire schools participate in free period products scheme
LLESS than half of Hampshire schools are taking advantage of a Government scheme to provide free period products.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:34:35 +0100
Three Hampshire pubs named in top 10 UK stays for dog lovers
Your pooches will love these staycation spots this summer.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:54:07 +0100
Self-driving cars given green light for motorway use later this year
The Government will allow hands-free driving in vehicles with lane-keeping technology on motorways with slow traffic.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:31:21 +0100
Teenager arrested after double stabbing in South Ham
A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing incident on a residential street in South Ham yesterday afternoon (April 26).

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:56:23 +0100
Tristan Robinson 'hasn't lived in the borough for years'
NEIGHBOURS of a borough councillor who said he moved to London to live with his girlfriend during lockdown claim he has not been living in the borough for “several years”.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:30:38 +0100
Armed police raid on South Ham street
ARMED police were spotted carrying out a raid on a residential street in South Ham yesterday afternoon.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:59:15 +0100
Police appeal for witnesses following double stabbing in South Ham
POLICE are appealing for information following a double stabbing in the South ham area of Basingstoke yesterday afternoon (Monday, April 26).

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:00:02 +0100
Business owner ‘catches out’ council on Boxing Day parking charges
A BASINGSTOKE business owner says he has ‘caught out’ the borough council being ‘disingenuous’ about parking fines issued on Boxing Day last year.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:40:38 +0100
Protest outside Basingstoke hospital over Covid test
Updates as a protest is held at Basingstoke hospital this afternoon.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:01:11 +0100
Poll: 74% of readers want councillor Tristan Robinson to stand down
According to neighbours, Mr Robinson has not lived at his parents address in Sherborne St John for "several years". 

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:10:31 +0100
Police search for BMW driver who fled the scene of Winchester Road crash
Police have not yet found the driver and passengers of a BMW involved in a serious collision.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:15:19 +0100
PICTURES: Spectacular Pink Super Moon April 2021
A Pink Super Moon graced our skies last night and residents had their camera at the ready to snap pictures of the lunar event.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:04:56 +0100
South Ham stabbing: Man in critical condition at hospital
A man is in a critical condition tonight after a stabbing in Basingstoke this afternoon.



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