Basingstoke Gazette
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:52:48 +0100Over 18s in Basingstoke and Andover can now book Covid jab
ALL adults in North Hampshire are now eligible to book a Covid-19 vaccination, The Gazette can reveal.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:58:54 +0100PICTURES: Eclipse snapped by Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club
Heavy cloud cover across much of Basingstoke meant few were able to catch a glimpse of the event.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:09:51 +0100Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser Pet Idol 2021 finalists
Animal lovers from across Basingstoke and Andover have been telling us all about the antics of their furry friends.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:04:00 +0100Basingstoke cat reunited two years after going missing
A FAMILY cat which went missing from Basingstoke almost two years ago has been reunited with her owners.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:17:46 +0100Joshua Ayeh-Amanor: Rape accused claims consensual sex
A MAN standing trial did not rape a woman but had consensual sex with her, his defence has claimed.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:14:30 +0100Partial eclipse captured in Basingstoke skies
A BASINGSTOKE resident has captured the 2021 solar eclipse in skies over Basingstoke this morning (June 10).
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:31:03 +0100Covid-19 in Basingstoke: Six schools record positive cases
Four more schools across the Basingstoke and Deane have reported at least one positive case of coronavirus
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:50:45 +0100Mcdonald’s blockade: Protestors to stand trial next year after all deny trespass charges
EIGHT people have denied trespassing after a protest at a McDonald's distribution centre in Basingstoke last month.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:50:53 +0100Ermine Moth caterpillars cover tree in white silk
If you’ve been out and about in the countryside recently, you may have seen mysterious white webbing covering trees and shrubs in the area.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:21:14 +0100Car breaks down on Black Dam roundabout causing traffic delays
A CAR broke down on a busy Basingstoke roundabout this afternoon, reportedly causing queuing traffic.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:04 +0100Why grass in some parts of Basingstoke is being left uncut
GRASS in some parts of Basingstoke is being left uncut - but there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for it.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Popley teenager fined for driving without insurance on M3
A POPLEY teenager has been fined after being found driving without insurance.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100How and when to watch the partial solar eclipse on Thursday
A solar eclipse will grace our skies tonight, here is all you need to know about the lunar spectacle.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100PAPER PREVIEW: Basingstoke is the place to be
Basingstoke is the place to be, according to the leader of the council as three new firms sign a deal to move to the town’s business park.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:30:16 +0100Eastrop paddling pool may not re-open until July
THE leader of the borough council has responded to calls to re-open Eastrop paddling pool saying it was decided it was “safer” to keep it closed to “prevent large gatherings”.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:51:52 +0100Disabled woman hits out at Sovereign housing over broken lift
A DISABLED woman says she feels like a ‘prisoner in her own home’, claiming the lift in her building has been left broken for 18 days.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:55:45 +0100Hampton Trust says Marc Long's victim 'let down' by justice system
A DOMESTIC abuse charity has criticised the sentence given to a man who kept his partner prisoner in her own home and beat her for 10 hours.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:31:21 +0100Covid-19 in Basingstoke: Two schools record positive cases
TWO schools across the Basingstoke and Deane have reported at least one positive case of coronavirus in the last 10 days.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:46:22 +0100Owner charged with having 'out of control' dog denies pet bit man
A BASINGSTOKE dog owner has denied having an ‘out of control’ pet which is accused of biting a man.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:37:54 +0100Burghclere Deliveroo rider Harry Lidgley finishes RNLI cycle
A Burghclere Deliveroo rider has successfully completed his epic journey as he covered over 7,000km to visit every mainland lifeboat station in the UK.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:21:37 +0100Man, 28, spared punishment after assaulting an emergency worker
A MAN who assaulted a police officer in Basingstoke has escaped penalty after the judge made an 'exceptional decision'.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:38:46 +0100Travellers at Brighton Hill Retail Park are moved on
TRAVELLERS who set up an unauthorised camp at Brighton Hill Retail Park have been moved on.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:07:12 +0100Application for Harrow Way kebab van refused by council
AN APPLICATION to locate a kebab van near a residential area has been refused following objections from those who live nearby.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:43:46 +0100Business raises concerns over 'portacabin' solution for Winklebury regeneration project
A FAMILY business who feel ‘forced out’ by landlord VIVID has said it still remains unclear whether they will be able to continue trading once work starts on the Winklebury Centre regeneration project.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:26:47 +0100Overton motorcyclist banned from driving
A MAN from Overton has been fined and banned from driving after riding a bike without a licence or insurance in Surrey.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:53:41 +0100Highways England said Black Dam Roundabout traffic lights were working
HIGHWAYS England has confirmed that the lights on the Black Dam Roundabout were not out at the time of a serious crash last week.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:21:20 +0100Sustainable Overton applies 'plastic swap' approach to single-use PPE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL group which recently gained national attention for its reusable cups campaign has said it is encouraging ‘plastic swaps’ wherever possible - including to tackle the rising issue of disposable face masks.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:25:34 +0100Bags of glass and rubbish left at Winklebury recycling site
COMPLAINTS have been made about the borough council’s recycling points across the town which have been targeted by fly-tippers and left unemptied.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:03:26 +0100Twin sisters attacked by crocodile in Mexico
In a desperate bid to save her, Georgia fought off the crocodile by punching it repeatedly.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:03:19 +0100Ten things drivers needs to do to save £2.4k this summer
Motorists may have to fork out a whooping £2,400 if they don’t complete 10 easy checks on their vehicles this summer.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:28:10 +0100Marc Long jailed for attacking partner and keeping her prisoner
AN “obsessive and possessive” man who beat his partner, punching her at least 100 times and keeping her prisoner, during a horrifying ordeal has been jailed for three years.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:53:52 +0100South Ham 'gunshot': Two more arrests in investigation
TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of illegal firearm possession after reports of a 'gunshot' in South Ham last week.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:32:30 +0100Two men taken to hospital after brawl outside Basingstoke train station
TWO men were taken to hospital with facial injuries following an altercation outside Basingstoke railway station at the weekend.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:47:01 +0100Travellers set up camp by Pizza Hut in Brighton Hill
TRAVELLERS have set up an unauthorised camp at Brighton Hill Retail Park.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:25:01 +0100Lockdown lifting 'set to be delayed by fortnight'
THE final step out out of lockdown, scheduled for June 21, is set to be delayed by two weeks.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:50:11 +0100Animal Rebellion protestors deny all charges after McDonald's blockade
FIVE Animal Rebellion protestors have denied all charges against them following a protest outside a McDonald’s distribution in Houndmills.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:52:04 +0100Basing View now home to three new firms
THE COUNCIL has heralded Basing View as an "ideal location" for business after three new companies agreed lettings to move into the redeveloped area.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:22:27 +0100Popley woman fined after fly-tipping at recycling bank
A WOMAN has been fined after she illegally dumped waste, including wooden boards, rolled carpet and broken-up wooden drawers, next to recycling containers.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:41:41 +0100Basingstoke Roadworks: 33-mile diversion for drivers in June
Drivers will have to follow a 33-mile diversion around Basingstoke to bypass less than a mile of roadworks later this month.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:52:17 +0100Increase in traffic on Black Dam Roundabout after redesign
AN INCREASE in the volume of traffic using the Black Dam Roundabout could be the reason for more accidents there, according to figures from Highways England.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:55:21 +0100Old Basing could be removed from Basingstoke constituency
Parts of Basingstoke could move to neighbouring parliamentary constituencies if proposed changes to the boundaries come into effect.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:26:07 +0100Letter: Design is not the problem with Black Dam Roundabout
There are a number of possible, general problems with this roundabout which could lead to accidents.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:17:35 +0100Some in Brighton Hill were without water for six hours
PROBLEMS with water pressure for residents in Brighton Hill were caused by a technical problem involving an underground valve.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100Tributes paid to popular Winklebury shopkeeper Pat Kinge
THE family of a popular Basingstoke woman has paid tribute to her after she sadly passed away earlier this year.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:40:26 +0100Map shows where toxic giant hogweed is growing in Hampshire
A toxic plant which can cause burns, blisters and ulcers if touched has been reported across the county
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:03:11 +0100Huge parts of internet go down including Amazon and Gov.uk
A NUMBER of websites went offline this morning including Amazon and the UK Government website.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:47:49 +0100Man arrested after sexual assault outside Halifax in Basingstoke
A MAN has been arrested following a sexual assault outside a bank in Basingstoke town centre.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:33:43 +0100Kevin White steps down from Basingstoke Town FC
The chairman of Basingstoke Town FC has stepped down from his role, six months after being elected.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100Crashes on Black Dam Roundabout increase following redesign
A THIRD of the crashes on the notorious Black Dam Roundabout within the last 22 years have happened since the layout changed in 2016.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:03:04 +0100County lines drug dealer wielded machete in town centre
AN ARMED county lines drug dealer who left people terrified after he brandished a machete in Basingstoke town centre has been spared jail.