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Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:44:39 +0100
Maria Miller, cllr Reid take internet debate onto next stage
MARIA Miller MP has shared concerns about the significant impact caused by the internet outages on Basingstoke residents.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:14:18 +0100
Aldi’s Love Island inspired fire pit is on sale – get yours before it goes
This year’s Love Island is well and truly a go, with dramatic recouplings, heads turned and countless bombshells stirring things up.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:13:27 +0100
Home gym equipment that costs less than annual David Lloyd, Virgin Active Gyms memberships
We've more than got used to working out from home over the last two years so why not give your home gym a bit of an upgrade?

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:13:54 +0100
Eco-friendly festival essentials you need for Glastonbury, TRNSMT , Reading and more
Music festivals produce 23,500 tonnes of waste every year including discarded clothes and plastic bottles. 

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:20:10 +0100
What human feeling are you quiz? How to play the viral TikTok test
Here's how you can play Titok's viral 'what human feeling are you?' test.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:20:46 +0100
Eurovision Song Contest quiz: Test your knowledge as plans are revealed that contest could be held in the UK in 2023
Can you pass the ultimate Eurovision Song Contest quiz? Test your knowledge here.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:51:46 +0100
Basingstoke trains: Circuit failure causes delays
RAIL services to and from Basingstoke are disrupted this afternoon (Sunday, June 19) due to a track circuit failure at train station.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'Eyesore' phone mast proposed to cover blackspot for train passengers rejected by councillors
A 25-METRE high phone mast which would have towered above trees has been rejected by councillors.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Retired schoolteacher Muriel given the 'royal treatment' by friends and family as she turns 100
A LONG-time Odiham and Hook resident has reached a significant milestone - by attaining her 100th birthday.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:53:00 +0100
National Blood Donor Day: Here’s what to expect from giving blood
Growing up, my mum would take me along with her when she went to give blood.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Pictures: The demolition of a John Hunt of Everest School which made way for a housing development
John Hunt of Everest School opened in September 1970. It was situated along Popley Way and boasted large sports facilities and field areas.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Girl completes muddy run to raise money for Basingstoke cancer charity
A THIRTEEN-year-old girl has raised over £200 for charity by completing a sponsored muddy run.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The £1.75m home aptly named Four Oaks in the village of Oakley
There’s a longing among many families to get back to nature in our everyday lives.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:37:00 +0100
Duo joins forces for dramatic musicals show coming to The Anvil
G4 FRONTMAN Jonathan Ansell and Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall have joined forces to create a dramatic and spine-tingling concert, Ansell’s Les Musicals.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Whitchurch vineyard wins best in show for sparkling wine
Hidden in the Hampshire downs, just outside Whitchurch, lies a world-beating secret vineyard.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:47:00 +0100
Rural estate plans to open Cobbs farm shop near Basingstoke
A RURAL estate is planning to open a new farm shop on a farmstead near Basingstoke.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:12:00 +0100
Basingstoke Flashback: History of London Road buildings
Before 1786, the London Road area was part of the Hackwood Field, one of the town’s common fields which dated back to the Medieval period.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:12:35 +0100
Bosses at Winchester construction firm 'filled with pride' as first pop-up homes for Ukrainian refugees depart for Poland
BOSSES at a Winchester construction company spoke of their 'immense pride' after waving off two emergency shelter units to the Polish-Ukrainian border, but insisted - 'this is just the beginning'.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:40:38 +0100
Madness, Sigrid, Vaccines and Niles Rodgers play Isle of Wight Festival 2022.
THOUSANDS of revellers have passed through Southampton on their way to the Isle of Wight Festival.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 14:42:28 +0100
Retired security guard scoops £2,000 in postcode lottery as Basingstoke address hits lucky
A RETIRED security guard has urged people 'not to give up hope' after he scooped £2,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:22:17 +0100
Train services that will be affected in Hampshire due to strikes this week
Train operators have been updating the public with information on services ahead of rail strikes.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, June 19
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 19.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Valuable vintage metal signs stolen from Ropley station on Hampshire's Watercress Line
AN HISTORIC railway line has put out a plea for help after callous thieves unscrewed signs and stole them from one of its stations.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:01:00 +0100
McDonald's reveals two deals you can redeem on Monday June 20
McDonald’s is launching two deals for this week, here's how you can redeem them.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:39:53 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car
Air conditioning (or lack of) could see drivers punished under Highway Code rule 237.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Holland & Barrett product will have your skin glowing like Kate Middleton’s
Searches for ‘rosehip oil’ at Holland & Barrett have soared after it was revealed as one of Kate Middleton’s beauty secrets.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Swimming and paddling pool round-up – where to buy
The summer sunshine is on the horizon and what better way to keep cool than with a pool in the garden?

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tribute paid to Peter Dixon, the longest-serving staff member at Basingstoke College of Technology
A TALENTED engineer, Peter Dixon shared his knowledge and passion for the industry by training most of the engineering managers across the Basingstoke area.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:31:03 +0100
Basingstoke Council apologises as Popley splash pad closed for the weekend
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council has apologised after announcing a popular play area in Popley will remain closed for the weekend.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:47:00 +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.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Fuel in Basingstoke: A list of prices across town this weekend
Fuel prices jumped by more than 1p per litre in just a day earlier this week to reach new record highs.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Six roads closures for drivers in and around Basingstoke to be aware of
DRIVERS in and around Basingstoke and Deane will have six National Highways road closures to watch out for over the next two weeks.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:52:42 +0100
'Kind and compassionate' Andover teacher who drank bottle of vodka before crashing car spared teaching ban
A 'kind and compassionate' teacher who drank a bottle of vodka before crashing her car has been spared a ban from the profession.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:13:36 +0100
Family of missing Bishop's Waltham man 'extremely concerned' for his welfare
THE FAMILY of a missing Bishop's Waltham man have said they are 'extremely' concerned for his welfare.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:06:00 +0100
Sewa Day charity cricket tournament returns to town this weekend
THE annual Sewa Day charity cricket tournament and fun day returns to town tomorrow (Sunday, June 19) and will this year be raising money for a variety of worthy causes.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New south Indian restaurant opens in Basingstoke
A NEW restaurant serving south Indian food has opened on Basingstoke high street.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrate Father's Day with a weekend of events in and around Basingstoke
MILESTONES Living Museum and Basing House have announced a programme of events to celebrate Father’s Day weekend.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:55:00 +0100
Court round-up: All the latest cases from Basingstoke and surrounding area
All the latest court cases from Basingstoke and surrounding area.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Seven places in North Hampshire to enjoy the sun
WELL there's no doubt about it, yesterday was a scorcher.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:30:04 +0100
The Cricketers Inn pub in Curdridge launches new garden pavilion complete with wood burning pizza oven
An award-winning village pub has launched a new garden pavilion complete with a wood burning pizza oven.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:09:05 +0100
Hampshire sex offenders jailed for almost 30 years
ON A single day, three sex offenders were locked up for a total of almost thirty years.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:59:41 +0100
Basingstoke residents bemoan 'under par' bin service as waste and recycling collections missed
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council has apologised to residents after a host of bin collections were missed.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:00:43 +0100
Hampshire policeman accused of rape appears at Winchester Crown Court
A HAMPSHIRE police constable accused of raping a woman on their first date after they met on dating app Bumble has told a court she had not said no to sex while they were in bed together.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:42:42 +0100
999 call British sign language service is launched
It is the first time a 999 emergency service has been made available in BSL

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:07:45 +0100
Project CARA reduces domestic abuse re-offending
HAMPSHIRE police have been praised for reducing the reoffending rate of first-time domestic abusers by more than 40 per cent.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:03:18 +0100
Giant Hogweed: What it is and where it can be found in Hampshire
Map shows where the dangerous giant hogweed has been found in Hampshire.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:44:32 +0100
Giant Hogweed seen in Hampshire - how to deal with the toxic plant
An interactive map has been published, allowing people to report sightings of a toxic plant which can cause blisters and even blindness.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:49:00 +0100
Inside the cheapest property for sale in Basingstoke
UK house prices have continued to grow this year, with average prices hitting a record high of £289,099 in May.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Abbott Lyon celebrates PRIDE month with new collection
Online jewellery chain Abbot Lyon has released a new PRIDE collection in partnership with LGBTQ+ helpline charity Switchboard.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:05:16 +0100
UK weather: Met Office shares exact date heatwave will end and when next one will start
As temperatures begin to drop over the weekend the another heatwave could be a matter of weeks away.



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