Live traffic and travel updates on the roads around North Hampshire and West Berkshire this bank holiday weekend

TRIBUTES have been paid to one of the drivers who sadly lost his life in the fatal crash on the A303 near Andover on Wednesday (August 25).

People across the borough are being called to join the protest at 5.30pm on Thursday, September 2

SECRET meetings have been held to discuss plans to convert part of Festival Place into new homes, The Gazette can exclusively reveal.

A CAFÉ and boat hire facility in a Basingstoke park is expected to remain open for the rest of the summer holidays after closing because of ‘Covid reasons’.

A BASINGSTOKE photographer has been left shocked after he said a man kicked over his tripod and damaged his camera, which will cost thousands of pounds to replace.

A LARGE range of jewellery and valuables including a Rolex watch, a heart-shaped locket and gold medals have bee stolen in a burglary in Buckskin.

A NEW discount retail store is set to open in Tadley after the multistore chain successfully appealed against the council’s decision to reject its proposal.

We are appealing for witnesses after three people sadly died in a collision on the A303 yesterday (August 25) near Andover.

A BASINGSTOKE woman is holding a street fundraiser in aid of two town charities close to her heart.

The summer holidays are coming to an end but you might want to spend this bank holiday weekend doing the last few fun things with your kids.

Halfords’ ‘Bark & Ride’ specialist and Kennel Club Accredited Instructor have teamed up to share advice on keeping the nation’s dogs safe this bank holiday.

The number of coronavirus cases in Basingstoke and Deane increased by 218 over the weekend, official figures show.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following reports of an attempted burglary at a property on Winchester Road near Kingsclere.

The ambulance service for Basingstoke has been shortlisted as the NHS Trust of the Year in recognition of its work in the past year.

THE Gazette can exclusively reveal that secret meetings have been held over the future of housing in Basingstoke's town centre.

A GYMNASTICS coach accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was 'half awake' and unable to speak properly could have consented but might have 'forgotten about it the next day'.

A man accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman is said to have a ‘nature’ of being ‘overly flirtatious and sexual’ when drunk, a court has heard.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is set to make the announcement this week, which could open up more travel options for holidaymakers.

Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

McDonald’s customers have been dealt a blow as six popular items are axed from the menu.

A HISTORIC property is opening its grounds this August Bank Holiday weekend for a summer market.

The Inspire Business Awards are open for entries, but with the closing date of September 10 looming, it is time to get your entry in.

'As we head in to autumn/winter street lights have reverted to being switched off between the hours of 1am and 4am.'

This National Burger Day, 26 August 2021, you can get a free burger when you buy one at Hard Rock Café, the home of the American burger in London since 1971.

Basingstoke council has revoked its planning consent for an Amazon warehouse, it has been announced tonight.

THE future of a £300million project to rebuild Basingstoke Leisure Park could be at risk as both the developer and council are refusing to provide certainty it will go ahead, with plans described as "dead in the water".

According to the meeting agenda document, the council officers have recommended that the Upper Swallick project is problematic.

THE council ignored the view of parents and carers who offered their suggestions for a new children’s play area at War Memorial Park, the Gazette can reveal.

THE announcer for Basingstoke’s ice hockey team, the Bison, has said ‘we need scrutiny’ into the decision of the council to threaten legal action over ice rink repairs.

The family of a business owner who died after a private hospital 'missed an opportunity' say they have been left angry by the way patients with other illnesses were treated second to the coronavirus pandemic.

ONE of the 17 life-sized hogs which was vandalised has been permanently removed from the free art sculpture trail around Basingstoke after it was ripped from its plinth and thrown on the grass.

THE popular Basingstoke Festival of Transport returned to the town on Sunday, August 22, for the first time in 16 months.

THE joy of a festival has been missed this last year, with many events cancelled because of Covid.

A BRIGHTON Hill dad has challenged himself to run 100 miles in 24 hours to support front line workers’ mental health needs.

A man from Bracknell has been arrested in connection with a rape investigation in Thatcham.

With just a few weeks until students across Basingstoke and beyond will be returning to university, 19-year-old creative writing student Robyn Hill from Lychpit discusses the stigmatisation of mental health, and how she combated feelings of lonelines...

A Basingstoke resident and music legend will be watching on eagerly this weekend as his grandson hopes to blaze a new trail for the family.

There is a glimmer of hope for McDonald’s milkshake fans in Basingstoke, with one branch still stocking the tasty treats.

An event that saw 6,000 international dancers, had 39 members from Basingstoke Academy of Dancing.

A BASINGSTOKE schoolgirl has created her very own Hampshire Hog from recycled materials, inspired by the popular summer trail around the town.

A BASINGSTOKE care home held its Summer Fair on Saturday (August 21), raising more than £500 for charity.

Police appeal for help to find missing teenager.

The fast food giant is the latest to suffer problems with supplies due to a shortage of lorry drivers.

BASINGSTOKE Festival Place is now the largest accredited shopping centre by way of parking spaces.

ONCE a months (or every 29.5 days to be precise) a full moon can be spotted in the skies for a short period.

'Afghanistan is now in the grips of a humanitarian crisis that this country has a moral duty to help resolve.'

‘LIBERATION and happiness’ was the overwhelming atmosphere at sunday’s Sewa Day charity cricket tournament.

Here’s what you need to know about the programme and who is eligible for a test.

MAJOR supermarkets have urgently recalled a number of snacks, warning customers not to eat the products and return them to stores.