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Basingstoke Gazette

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:16:53 +0100
Whitty Covid warning: ‘We could get into trouble again’
The Government’s top medic has warned the number of people in hospital with coronavirus could reach “quite scary” levels within weeks.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:45:12 +0100
Outdoor pools and lidos in Hampshire perfect for a swim 
Pack up your swim trunks and sun cream and head down to make the most out the sunshine and fresh air.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Secret beaches across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
In a bid to beat the crowds, we have come up with a list of lesser known and likely lesser dense beaches that are worth visiting this year.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Shane Illsley: Parents of victim feel 'let down' by sentence
THE PARENTS of a child who was groomed and sexually assaulted by a Bramley man has hit out at the court for letting him "get away with it".

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:43:48 +0100
GP reception staff off sick after experiencing abuse from patients
The Camrose, Gillies and Hackwood Partnership, has changed their automated phone message to encourage patients to be kind.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:55:12 +0100
Face coverings 'recommended' in Festival Place
Festival Place say they will to continue to advise customers to wear a mask despite restrictions easing on Monday.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:11:15 +0100
Weekend weather: Basingstoke to be hotter than Bali
The temperature will top popular tourist spots including Bali, Naples and Prague

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:14:05 +0100
10,000 Basingstoke residents "should not meet indoors" when restrictions ease
Almost 10,000 vulnerable residents in Basingstoke and Deane are still advised not to meet friends and family inside from next week

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:13:41 +0100
Fujitsu investigates after racist tweet about England footballers
A Basingstoke company has launched an investigation after a racist tweet was allegedly posted by a staff member following England's Euro 2020 defeat.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:55:49 +0100
Waterstones still encourage shoppers to wear face coverings
A BASINGSTOKE book shop will continue to "encourage" its customers to wear face coverings and observe social distancing in its stores, even once legal limits are removed next week.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Cranbourne School forced to postpone prom over Covid fine fear
A SCHOOL who painstakingly arranged a Covid-safe prom has been forced to reschedule its event after being warned it could be fined by police.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:43:07 +0100
Teenager was murdered while on holiday with friends in Zante
THOUGHTS are with the family of a Tadley teenager who was stabbed to death on holiday 10 years ago this week.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:24:26 +0100
Cast of TV series arrive at Mountbatten House in Basing View
THE cast and crew of a new television series being filmed in Basingstoke were photographed arriving at the set yesterday.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:55:10 +0100
Basingstoke burglar escaped jail in bid to move prison
A PROLIFIC criminal who escaped prison by climbing over a wall was found asleep in a crashed and stolen car in Basingstoke.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton Hill roundabout: Basingstoke council to give away land
BASINGSTOKE council will hand over some of its land to the county council for free in order to facilitate improvement works to Brighton Hill roundabout.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:06:20 +0100
Charges could be dropped against alleged sex offender, 99
THE case of a 99-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting two children is expected to go before the Attorney General.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:56:50 +0100
Hospital trust will require visitors to wear a face mask
THE trust which runs Basingstoke hospital has announced that it will remain compulsory to wear a face mask in its hospitals after July 19 when Covid rules are relaxed.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:56:15 +0100
Stagecoach driver from Southampton to appeal jail sentence
A SOUTHAMPTON bus driver who ploughed into a railway bridge injuring scores of children plans to appeal his jail sentence.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:46:48 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Safety fears after girl, 10, struck by car
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out tomorrow (Thursday, July 15).

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:24:40 +0100
VIVID announces project offering long-term accommodation in Basingstoke
A BASINGSTOKE-BASED housing association has announced it will acquire five homes in Basingstoke to house people who are homeless following the temporary arrangements of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:31:24 +0100
Driving with hay fever could land you with a £5,000 fine
Motorists who suffer with hay fever could be slapped with a huge fine and penalty points this summer.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:09:22 +0100
Lambda variant- how dangerous is the coronavirus strain?
The World Health Organisation say the lambda variant has been found in 29 countries so far and some cases have been confirmed in the UK.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Beech Way planning application rejected because of 1.7m fence
The proposal to convert the land ancillary to 28 Beech Way to a residential site was turned down at a development control meeting

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:19:31 +0100
Basingstoke hospital patient: 'Wear a mask to keep me safe'
A BASINGSTOKE hospital patient has joined calls encouraging the public to continue wearing their masks when they are no longer mandatory.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:29:42 +0100
Police hunting for woman after pensioner assaulted in Popley
POLICE have released an image of a woman they want to speak to after a pensioner was assaulted in Basingstoke.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:24:06 +0100
Girl, 10, taken to hospital after being hit by a car
A GIRL was taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside a Basingstoke primary school yesterday.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:49:06 +0100
Teen, 16, charged after being found with BB gun at weekend
A teenager from Basingstoke who was caught with a BB gun will appear in court later this month.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:02:34 +0100
Pictured: Shane Illsley groomed girl but escapes jail
This is the 24-year-old man who escaped a jail sentence after grooming an underage girl before going on to sexually abuse her.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:51:16 +0100
Walk-in Covid vaccines available in Basingstoke today
Basingstoke residents wishing to get a Covid vaccine are able to walk-in to a number of clinics without an appointment from today.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
No major sports projects found for government grant
The council have not identified any major sports infrastructure projects to apply for government funding for, a senior councillor has said.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:33:44 +0100
Castle Hill School: Calls for action after child hit by car
A councillor is calling for action after a ten-year-old girl and an adult were struck by a car outside Castle Hill Primary School.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:51:30 +0100
Camrose link road plans could be resurrected in the future
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a link road through a historic football stadium could be resurrected in the future, The Gazette can report.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:14:05 +0100
Basingstoke mum wins £1M in EuroMillions draw
A Basingstoke mum, who bought her winning National Lottery ticket to alleviate football boredom, was amazed when she won a whopping £1,000,000.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Letter: Basingstoke council makes recycling too difficult
Councils should make it easy for people to get to the dumps and even pick up large items for free from houses

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:15:15 +0100
Portsmouth Arms landlord presented with award by Maria Miller
A BASINGSTOKE pub landlord has been presented with his prize after he was named a community hero in a national competition.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:01:55 +0100
Checks carried out on River Loddon after it turned white
A STREAM running through a Basingstoke park which suddenly turned white last week is something which happens “several times a year” according to the council.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:48:08 +0100
PR industry should be flexible post Covid - Basingstoke boss
THE FOUNDER of a Basingstoke-based marketing agency says more bosses in industry should give employees the ability to work more flexible, as the 'work from home' advice comes to an end next week.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:19:21 +0100
The Vyne School students enjoy creative art based activities
STUDENTS at a Basingstoke secondary enjoyed a week of arts-based activities in partnership with other schools across the town.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:58:11 +0100
St Mary Bourne residential site plan rejected
The proposal to convert the land on Stoke Road into an off street parking site was turned down at a development control meeting on Wednesday, July 7. 

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:34:46 +0100
Man caught driving Fiat 500 without insurance fined £794
A driver has been fined hundreds of pounds after being caught without insurance.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:01:11 +0100
Hanger Farm and Concorde club cancels Andrew Lawrence show
A TOTTON venue has cancelled a comedian's show after he Tweeted racist abuse towards members of the England football team following penalties last night.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:55:16 +0100
Man in court accused of stealing £2,000 in daylight burglary
A MAN will appear in court next month accused of stealing nearly £2,000 in cash in a daylight burglary.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:56:02 +0100
Basingstoke council to explore low carbon housing development
Basingstoke council will look at whether it will be possible to turn housing developments planned for the borough into low carbon estates in its fight against the climate crisis.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:29:06 +0100
Pictures: Basingstoke pub goers react to England's defeat
Around 350 people packed into Barton’s Mill, Old Basing, to watch the crucial match.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:04:32 +0100
Covid: 276 cases of Delta variant identified in Basingstoke
Public Health England figures show 276 cases of the Delta variant had been recorded in Basingstoke and Deane by July 7.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:54:24 +0100
350 fans packed into Barton's Mill to watch Euro 2020 final
FOOTBALL fans commiserated last night as England lost in the Euro 2020 final against Italy in a tense penalty shootout.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:18:45 +0100
Basingstoke men on trial accused of rape and sexual assault
TWO men allegedly took advantage of an ‘upset, alone and vulnerable’ 16-year-old, plied her with drugs and alcohol, before raping and sexually assaulting her, a court heard.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:52:29 +0100
Anvil lifts are set to be replaced after 34 breakdowns
The lifts next to the Anvil theatre are set to be replaced, costing the council £300,000, after theatre-goers complained about 34 breakdowns in the last year.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:49:04 +0100
Covid-19 in Basingstoke: 30 schools record positive cases
A total of 30 schools across Basingstoke and Deane have reported at least one positive case of coronavirus in the last 10 days.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:23:18 +0100
Orchard cafe in War Memorial Park helps support young people
A NEW community-focused café has opened at a popular Basingstoke park just in time for the summer holidays.



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