Basingstoke Gazette
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:01:45 +0000Firefighters tackle fire in airflow system of Festival Place
A SMALL fire within the airflow system of a shopping centre in Basingstoke caused panic on Thursday night.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Maria Miller MP calls for halt on Basingstoke hotels providing asylum
BASINSGTOKE MP and the leader of the council are calling for a halt on local hotels providing accommodation for asylum seekers.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Elsie’s Antique, Collectors and Vintage Fair under new management
Elsie’s Antique, Collectors and Vintage Fair has announced that it is still proceeding under new management.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke show which 'predicted' lockdown given theatre award
AN AMATEUR show in Basingstoke which told a story of closed theatres just weeks before the Covid lockdown has been recognised with a national award.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:04:00 +0000Newsquest CEO slams BBC’s plan to ramp up local news online
The BBC plans would create 11 investigative reporting teams across the country while increasing its daily online news provision in 43 areas
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:15:22 +0000McDonald's reveals Christmas food menu 2022
McDonald’s is set to launch its Christmas food menu this month.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:11:23 +0000£2.59 cleaning life hack to get rid of damp and condensation
Here is a cheap life hack to get rid of condensation and dampness from around your window.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:06:56 +0000£2.59 cleaning life hack to get rid of damp and condensation
Here is a cheap life hack to get rid of condensation and dampness from around your window.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:15:23 +0000Carnival Celebration cruise ship pictured as she sails from Hampshire
AROUND 5,000 passengers are currently sailing to Miami aboard Carnival Celebration - a huge cruise liner that boasts its own rollercoaster.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:05:24 +0000Watercress Line Steam Illuminations: Party trains put on for Christmas
A COLOURFUL steam train will be brightening up the Hampshire countryside as it returns to an historic railway this winter.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Residents label Longacre shared road design as 'crazy' and 'dangerous'
THE lack of pavements on a Basingstoke housing development is “an accident waiting to happen” according to residents.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:45:19 +0000Woman sexually assaulted in Rooksdown Park in Basingstoke
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of a sexual assault in Basingstoke.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Coppice Spring: Andrew Hatherley to take over headship
A NEW headteacher has been appointed to lead a failing Basingstoke secondary school which was said to be in a “state of serious decline”.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Brighton Hill murder: Neighbour thought home was 'drug house'
A NEIGHBOUR told police they thought the property where a father of two was murdered was a 'drug house', a court has heard.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Hampshire County Council's grants for community warm hubs
Hampshire County Council grants of up to £5,000 are available for groups that would like to host a warm hub or welcoming spaces.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Sunday league: Shootout win for Hampshire Irons
Hampshire Irons took on unbeaten visitors Butlocks Heath from the City of Southampton in the Hampshire Sunday Trophy tie and found themselves a goal behind early in the second half, writes Tony Spencer.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Tesco food collections need volunteers this Christmas
The Tesco Food Collection is taking place in all Tesco stores from December 1-3.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Fluid Motion launches project to brighten GP waiting rooms
A GP surgery has unveiled a specially-commissioned mural as part of a charity’s drive to revitalise waiting rooms.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Saturday league: Unbeaten village on Hampshire Vase quest
Silchester Village beat Bisterne United 5-1 in the Hampshire Saturday Vase Cup, writes Tony Spencer, as Matt Fulton chalked up a hat-trick, Stephen Burgess and Daniel Vickers added singles.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Martin Lewis shares 'no-brainer' tip that can save £100 on energy bill
The Money Saving Expert founder was speaking on his ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke PR agency Touchdown acquired by Ruder Finn
A public relations company based in Basingstoke has been acquired by a global PR agency.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:44:17 +0000PCS Strike: 100,000 civil servants to go on strike
Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union which represents employees of Government departments and public bodies vote for strike action.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:41:30 +0000Kevin the Carrot toy range returns to Aldi in time for Christmas
Aldi has announced that Kevin the Carrot toys will be back in time for Christmas.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:01:04 +0000Johns Lewis Christmas advert 2022 - watch it here
The special meaning behind this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, set to a cover of All the Small Things by Blink-182
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:05:12 +0000Marwell Zoo: Woman banned from attraction over Facebook comments
A Southampton woman has been banned from Marwell Zoo
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:11:00 +0000Virgin Media: Man left without internet and TV for a month
A BASINGSTOKE resident has been left without internet for more than a month after subcontractors cut the cables to his home.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:49:00 +0000Plans submitted to build 115 houses in Worting Park
A DEVELOPER has submitted a full planning permission application to build 115 new houses and a neighbourhood centre near a historic building.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Works begin for Inspire Neurocare centre in Basingstoke
Clinicians and construction teams took part in an official ground-breaking ceremony for the Inspire Neurocare centre in Basingstoke.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:25:00 +0000£1.2m Hampshire cash machine raid gang trio must pay back £3,000
A gang that made more than £600,000 by blowing up ATM's and stealing money across Hampshire has been ordered to pay less than £3,000 back.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:01:44 +0000Six men wearing balaclavas seen in garden of Durley home
SIX balaclava-clad men were spotted in the garden of a residential property.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Win for Basingstoke Ladies 1s, but Men's 1s suffer defeat
Basingstoke Ladies 1s secured a brilliant win, while Basingstoke Men’s 1s suffered another defeat.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000New Whitchurch bridge officially opened by Andover MP
Kit Malthouse MP has joined a conservation group to formally open a new bridge in Whitchurch.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Ashcombe House residents enjoy visit from creepy crawlies
Ashcombe House care home, in Worting Road, received a visit from some unusual creatures along with ranger Jess from Zoolab.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Basingstoke bounce back with home win against Sutton Common
Basingstoke Town got their season back on track with a home win over Sutton Common Rovers that was more comfortable than the final score suggested.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:19:34 +0000Police hunting David James Hall wanted on recall to prison
David James Hall is wanted on wanted on recall to prison to complete his sentence for Section 18 – causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Fedcap Employment helping jobseekers back to work in Basingstoke
Not-for-profit organisation Fedcap Employment is delivering the Government’s Restart Scheme in the town.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000The Anvil panto stars to turn on Tadley's Christmas lights
Tadley’s annual Christmas Tree Lights event will be held on Friday, November 25, starting at 6pm.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Diwali celebrations at Spices and Spirits Basingstoke - in pictures
A DIWALI celebration was held in an Indian restaurant in Basingstoke.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Stock issues cause delay to opening of Basingstoke Caker Street
THERE has been a delay to the opening of a new cake shop in Basingstoke because of ‘stock and equipment issues’.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:12:00 +0000Roads at Longacre are 'shared equally' with pedestrians
THE borough council has said that pavements were left out of the design for a Basingstoke housing development because the roads are meant to be “shared equally” by pedestrians and vehicles.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:05:16 +0000Advice from NatWest on avoiding cost of living scams
FOR the fifth instalment of our cost of living campaign with NatWest, we’re looking at five scams SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) may fall prey to. The rising costs for businesses have created golden opportunities for scammers.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Ollie scores first-ever Bison goal, but Bison suffer
TEENAGER Ollie Hemmings-Maher scored his first-ever Basingstoke Bison goal last Sunday in Peterborough.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Dorset chief constable Scott Chilton set for Hampshire job
DORSET Police’s chief constable has been chosen as the preferred candidate for the equivalent role in Hampshire after just over a year in the Dorset hotseat.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:47:35 +0000Abbey Court in Popley plants Queen's Green Canopy tree
Abbey Court received one of the 350 saplings which made up the ‘Tree of Trees’ installed outside Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen’s jubilee.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:42:03 +0000Parking in Basingstoke: Have your say on council's plans
The consultation on the draft Basingstoke Town Centre Parking Strategy runs until midday on Monday, November 14.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:46:00 +0000CHEC eye care centre to open in Basingstoke
Community-based ophthalmology and endoscopy services provider CHEC has announced the launch of its new treatment centre in Basingstoke.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:19:53 +0000Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 as wife pays emotional tribute
In tribute, his wife Zara, 63, said: “I've lost a wonderful husband and the public has lost a truly great showman."
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke council criticised for failing to reject voter ID plans
One of the most significant changes is the introduction of voter ID, which will require all electors to produce a form of photo identification.
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000VIDEO: England Football manager Gareth Southgate backed by Hampshire military veteran as patron for Help for Heroes
BEFORE flying to Qatar for the World Cup, an England football manager met with veterans who’ve been supported by Help for Heroes to pledge his support to the military charity.
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Census 2021: Most deprived areas in Basingstoke revealed
THE most deprived areas of Basingstoke and Deane have been revealed in the latest 2021 census results.