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Basingstoke Gazette

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Odiham Chinooks rack up 3,000 hours of flight time in Mali
ICONIC Chinooks based out of a north Hampshire RAF base have racked up 3,000 operational hours of flying in north Africa.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How your fun in the sun can benefit everyone
Now the weather’s getting warmer and people can meet up, you may be looking forward to spending some time outside. Whether you’re enjoying your garden or one of the South East’s many beauty spots – here’s how you can make the most of the...

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:56:27 +0100
Three arrests after victim threatened with shotgun in South Ham
Hampshire police have now confirmed that three arrests were made in connection with the previous incident at Claythorpe Road in South Ham

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:18:24 +0100
Man arrested after paint stolen from Greenacres garden centre in Tadley
A MAN has been arrested after a burglary at a garden centre in Tadley yesterday (June 2).

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:41:00 +0100
Firefighters extinguish 'deliberate' blaze at Camrose football stadium
FIREFIGHTERS from Basingstoke were called to the Camrose football stadium last night (June 2) after a fire was started in the seating area.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:44:54 +0100
M3 Amazon warehouse: Borough council 'taking legal advice' over claims decision was 'unlawful'
THE borough council is 'taking legal advice' after it was accused of making an 'illegal' decision to approve plans for a major distribution warehouse on land near Junction 7 of the M3.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:37:03 +0100
Basingstoke to benefit from Hampshire Police Commissioner's £600k Safer Streets Fund
Basingstoke is set to receive a share of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) £600,000 funding to make local streets safer.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:12:16 +0100
Holidays to Portugal under threat as it moves to amber list in first travel review
BASINGSTOKE residents may not be able to holiday in popular Portugal this summer after all, following the government's announcement today (Thursday, June 3), that it will be moved to the amber travel list.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke man to stand trial on driving offences
A BASINGSTOKE man is set to stand trial after being charged with driving without due care and attention.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Man given rehabilitation order after Christmas Day assault
A MAN has been ordered to take part in a rehabilitation programme after he admitted assaulting a woman in Basingstoke on Christmas Day.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:41:42 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals adopts new technology which can help diagnose coronary heart disease in hours
HAMPSHIRE Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has adopted a new technology which helps coronary heart disease to be diagnosed in just hours.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke council looking for climate mitigation sites
Basingstoke council is looking for sites that can be used to offset the effects of climate change.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:57:06 +0100
Oakridge incident: Hampshire police storm Basingstoke house
Armed police swarmed on a house in Oakridge this afternoon, leaving residents concerned.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:38:49 +0100
Arrested teenager released after South Ham incident
A TEENAGER arrested in connection with a suspected 'shooting' incident in South Ham on Monday (May 31) has been released with no further action.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:34:33 +0100
Forensic police at the scene in Oakridge after incident
There is a heavy police presence in Oakridge tonight following an earlier incident in Taverna Close.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:28:50 +0100
London teen in court over alleged drug dealing in Basingstoke
A LONDON teenager has been charged with drug dealing in Basingstoke.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:16:19 +0100
Basingstoke man accused of dodging rail fare
A BASINGSTOKE man has been accused of failing to pay his train fare.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:12:26 +0100
Tributes to Hampshire father killed in crash with lorry on M3
A SOUTHAMPTON father-of-two who died after colliding with a lorry on the M3 have paid tribute to him.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:09:14 +0100
Car breaks down outside AA head office in Basingstoke
ONE motorist had a stroke of luck afternoon after their car broke down outside the AA's headquarters.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:21:15 +0100
Fourth crash in two days at Black Dam roundabout
It happened just hours after a driver received life changing injuries in the same spot.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:37:07 +0100
Basingstoke woman banned from driving
A WOMAN from Brighton Hill has been banned from driving after failing to respond to a police request.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:21:44 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Calls for 'dangerous' roundabout to be fixed
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (June 3).

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:09:06 +0100
'Words can't express our heartache'
THE family of a bright student who took his life after learning he had failed his second year at university via email have said they are "distraught and heartbroken" over his passing.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:17:18 +0100
Covid-19 updates: Indian Variant found in Basingstoke and hotspots emerge
THE final stage of the Government’s road map is fast approaching but doubt is beginning to be cast over June 21.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:45:30 +0100
'This means so much to me'
A BASINGSTOKE mum has been left overwhelmed by emotion after two Good Samaritans helped her find the pendant from her late nan's precious necklace.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:57:28 +0100
Abandoned Staffie helps Hampshire police sniff out danger
Roxy was found abandoned four years ago but recently worked at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:42:09 +0100
Driver 'shook up' after crash on A30 in Old Basing
DRIVERS have been warned to avoid a road in Basingstoke after a road traffic incident.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:59:12 +0100
Black Dam roundabout crash: Long queues with car on side
There are long queues through Black Dam roundabout this morning after a car was flipped onto its roof.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:37:34 +0100
Black Dam roundabout crash: Driver has life changing injuries
A DRIVER has received life changing injuries after a car flipped onto its side at Black Dam roundabout this morning.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:08:15 +0100
The reality of the people cuckooed by county lines drug gangs
The grim living conditions of vulnerable people exploited by drug gangs has been revealed.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:59:50 +0100
Frazer Brabant murder investigation: Two more arrests
TWO more people have been arrested as police continue to investigate the murder of a Basingstoke father.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:28:43 +0100
South Ham residents startled by gunshots
Residents of South Ham have described the moment they claim they heard 'gun shots' yesterday evening.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:10:37 +0100
Dibley Close park cordoned off by police
Police are standing guard in South Ham this morning following an incident last night.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:16:40 +0100
Retired police officer recalls time he confronted cow in Eastrop
Eastrop is a vibrant and busy part of the town centre, boasting a beautiful park and a great pub that sees plenty of footfall.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:45:32 +0100
Police corden off park on Dibley Close, South Ham
Police have cordoned off a park in South Ham this morning after an incident on Monday evening. Live updates as we get more.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:36:43 +0100
Maria Miller welcomes county lines crackdown and thanks 'dedicated' police officers
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has said that Hampshire Police’s efforts in cracking 10 county lines drugs networks shows the ‘dedication’ of officers in the area.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:43:03 +0100
Cranbourne school's new Dyslexia unit is now open
A BASINGSTOKE secondary school opened its brand new Dyslexia Support Unit on Tuesday (June 1).

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:57:25 +0100
University student killed himself after finding out he failed his second year by email 
A STUDENT took his life after discovering he had failed his second year at university via email, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:35:00 +0100
Cllr Sam Jeans urges parents to switch off their engines
A COUNCILLOR is urging parents who are collecting their children by cars to switch off their engines outside the school gates.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:04:55 +0100
Hampshire police disrupt county lines network after seizing over £61k in drugs
HAMPSHIRE Constabulary have spent a week cracking down on drug dealing, after disrupting 10 County Lines and organised crime networks.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:10:46 +0100

A MAN has been arrested for carrying a knife and being suspected of drug dealing.

Mon, 31 May 2021 10:48:46 +0100
Parent failed to send children to Basingstoke junior school
A PARENT was fined more than £1,500 for failing to send her children to school regularly.

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:46:10 +0100
Horse and trap racing returns to A33 near Basingstoke
An 'illegal' horse and trap race has been broken up by police on the A33 between Basingstoke and Winchester.

Mon, 31 May 2021 10:07:23 +0100
Mum warns parents to be careful following incident near Asda
A MUM is warning other parents to be careful after she thought a man was going to snatch her baby.

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:47:19 +0100
Nearest beaches to Basingstoke in Hampshire and Dorset
The south coast is home to some of the UK’s best beaches and with the heatwave continuing this week it’s the perfect opportunity to get out and explore.

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:55:24 +0100
Car crash on Black Dam roundabout
Motorists are being advised to approach Black Dam roundabout with caution following a car accident.

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:53:22 +0100
The Orchard Community Cafe to open in Basingstoke
Basingstoke is set to gain a brand-new dog-friendly cafe overlooking War Memorial Park.

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:05:00 +0100
Woman's appeal to find lost necklace in Basingstoke B&M
A woman is offering a £100 reward to find her nan's necklace after losing it in B&M Basingstoke.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Two cats at Blue Cross looking for forever homes in Hampshire
Are you able to give any of these cats a forever home?

Mon, 31 May 2021 14:56:02 +0100
Hampshire man arrested after boy found in lake at Swanwick Lake
A Hampshire teenager has been arrested after a toddler was found unresponsive in a lake at a nature reserve.



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