Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:14:47 +0100
Basingstoke death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette
As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Eco-building to sponsor Inspire Business Awards 2025 reception
A Basing View eco-building will sponsor the Inspire Business Awards 2025 welcome reception.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Target for borough to reach net zero could be pushed back to 2045, says council
The borough council set a Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy in March 2021 about how it would achieve 'ambitious' targets set in a climate emergency declaration in 2019.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New Orleans music legend Jon Cleary to perform in Basingstoke
This late addition to the theatre's season promises a night filled with an "irresistible blend" of jazz, funk and R&B.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Photography club celebrates 48th years of 'meaningful' history
The Overton Photographic Club (OPC) has celebrated its 48th anniversary with an awards dinner.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Wildlife trust inspiring people to reconnect with nature
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has launched its biggest citizen science project yet as part of 30 Days Wild.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Social enterprise to expand swimming lessons for children with new pools
The new pools will enable the programme to reach 12 new schools each year across Hampshire and Sussex.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:29:40 +0100
Pair wanted in connection with B&Q assault and shoplifting in Hampshire town
Do you recognise this man and woman?

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire GP receptionists recognised in NHS campaign
The campaign highlights how receptionists, often the first point of contact for patients, help direct callers to the most appropriate healthcare professional.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Award-winning TikTok-viral comedy group to perform in Basingstoke
The show promises chaotic games, epic scenes and slightly unhinged performances.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Wildlife filmmaker and TV presenter bringing tour to Basingstoke
Described as "Scotland’s own David Attenborough," Gordon has spent dedicated his life to exploring the untamed beauty of the natural world.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Team of volunteers restore dignity to forgotten graves
The volunteers helped restore a section of the cemetery, bringing dignity and respect back to the forgotten resting places.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:13:37 +0100
Police 'extremely concerned' for welfare of woman who disappeared in Basingstoke
Can you help the police find missing woman Niamh Evans?

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Section of B3400 to close for railway bridge repairs to take place
The company will make sure that people living nearby have access to their homes and will inform those directly affected by the work.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Warrior mother' cycles 80 miles in a day for her 80th birthday
A woman from Old Basing has cycled 80 miles on her 80th birthday to raise money for Ark Cancer Charity.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls for Thames Water to be put into special administration
In February, Thames Water, which has 16 million customers, faced with more than £20bn of debt.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New gym 'excited' to open in former Iceland unit at shopping centre
Jetts Fitness announced that it would be opening at the Basingstoke centre in a unit formerly occupied by Iceland before its closure.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Charity quiz night to raise money for Dementia UK
A quiz night is to be held at the Basingstoke Irish Centre to raise money for Dementia UK.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0100
'Amazing to watch the dedication of Great Tit parents'
One can't help but be humbled by this display of family dedication.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
30 marathons in 30 days: Dave the Rower's charity quest
A parent has rowed 30 marathons in 30 days to raise money for the Silchester Primary School PTA and Cancer Research UK

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Presenter and actor Denise Van Outen to kick off tour in Basingstoke
Her show, Songs, Stories & All That Jazz, promises an evening of music, laughter and tales from her career.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Shopping centre issues car park update after backlash
Chineham Shopping Centre has suspended its ‘no return within two hours’ parking policy following concerns from delivery drivers, shoppers and a councillor.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
'The new homes won't be like any we have seen - I am convinced we will be proud'
The Manydown vision will show residents how communities are built, not just houses.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:02:44 +0100
Police looking for man reportedly assaulted by group travelling in Vauxhall Astra
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a reported assault and public order incident on Ashwood Way, Basingstoke.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:47:26 +0100
What to expect in Hampshire amid thunderstorm warning
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is active in Hampshire today - here's what to expect, according to the Met Office.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:28:08 +0100
Thunderstorms and heavy rain may cause disruption on the roads, Met Office warns
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued across the south of England for Saturday, June 7.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Father’s Day memorial service at crematorium for loved ones who have passed
A special Father’s Day tribute will take place to remember and celebrate dads.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Family sports festival with exciting prizes on the lookout for volunteers
Rotary Sport has partnered with Basingstoke Voluntary Action in a bid to recruit volunteers for its family festival of sport.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Flashback: The evolution of Lister Road from farms to factories
The printing firm of Turnergraphic was established by Alan Turner and his wife in the small premises of Church Cottage in Church Square, Basingstoke, in April 1969.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bed house offering a 'time capsule' of the 1970s up for sale for the first time
In St Johns Oakley, the home was built by an architect in the 1970s for a family who have owned the house ever since.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Daughter starts fundraiser for parents' home burnt down in 'devastating fire'
Gemma Elliott started a GoFundMe page on June 4 to support her mother and father after the house they had lived in for 32 years was destroyed in a fire on Sunday, June 1.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 09:32:41 +0100
5 of the best new destinations to visit on Cunard cruises from 2027
Sorrento, La Rochelle, Riga and Trieste will be some of the new destinations on Cunard Southampton cruises in 2027 and 2028

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:18:06 +0100
WHSmith pricing 'should be illegal' after customer charged £4.19 for a Pepsi
WHSmith pricing 'should be illegal' according to disgruntled customers.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:17:27 +0100
Brits issued Covid booster warning as cases of new strain rise
Here is what is known about the new Covid NB.1.8.1 variant from cases in the UK, symptoms, what the World Health Organisation has said and more.

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:15:23 +0100
Asda, Matalan and Amazon recalls as shoppers told 'stop using them immediately'
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a number of recalls, including on products sold at Asda, Matalan and Amazon

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:11:58 +0100
This is why hundreds of sail boats could be seen off the coast of Hampshire today
Over a thousand sail boats have been spotted off the coast of Southampton today for an iconic race on the Isle of Wight - the Round the Island Race.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of June 6 to 8

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Permission to demolish building and convert loft to living space plans submitted
Permission has been sought for permission to demolish a building and to convert a loft conversion to living space across Basingstoke last week.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Two per cent of cases collapse in Hampshire due to lost, damaged or missing evidence
In Hampshire, 2.18 per cent of cases - 465 of 21343 - between October 2022 and September 2024, where collapsed under E72.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Auto repair company donates £1,000 to men's health charity
Ms Read talked to Fix Auto Basingstoke employees about the importance of regular self-checks and early detection of testicular cancer.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach offers free Sunday travel as expanded services begin
Stagecoach has announced a series of improvements to local bus services set to go live from June 8, 2025.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
'Bigger and better' - Colour run returns next month after successful first year
A Colour Run event held by GT Sports Academy at Overton Cricket Club is returning next month after a successful first year

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Men’s club create ‘Chatty Bench’ to encourage people to talk to each other
A bench that encourages people to talk to each other has been unveiled by a men’s club outside of Tadley Sainsbury’s.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
10-year-old BGT finalist named Birdworld's new ambassador
Known as the "Mini David Attenborough," Aneeshwar has captivated the nation with his devotion to wildlife conservation.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Brewery to hold its first ever beer festival with live music, food and more
Dummer Down Brewery will host its first ever beer festival in July with live music, food trucks and more.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:48:00 +0100
MP welcomes new defence plan set to boost jobs in Hampshire
The plan is set to enhance Britain's defence and security, while also creating more jobs and improving skills and security in Hampshire.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:48:11 +0100
Youth cricket festival in Hampshire showcases skills and potential
A variety of teams demonstrated the growth of inclusive cricket programmes in the region.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:31:04 +0100
14-year-old arrested after foodbank broken into and vandalised in 'disgusting attack'
Hart Foodbank, in Fleet Road, was entered by 'unknown people' on Saturday, May 8.15pm and 8.45pm.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of pounds raised for victim of house fire in which 29-year-old died
DOZENS of people have donated thousands of pounds to a fundraiser to support one of the victims of a house fire in Old Basing.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Decision on Hampshire councils' devolution plans imminent as timeline laid out
Council chiefs are waiting to learn if proposals for devolution have met the government’s statutory tests.

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