Basingstoke Gazette

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Are you clear on what can and cannot go in your food waste bin?
Are you clear on what goes in your food waste bin? DEFRA now requires all houses in England to have weekly food waste collections.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mum to run London Marathon in memory of 11-year-old daughter
A woman from Basingstoke is running the London Marathon in memory of her daughter who died of cancer.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parkinson's café launching to offer free support to those affected
The café is free to attend and welcomes anyone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, along with their friends and family.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home managing director swapping suit for chef's whites for cook off
Duncan Edwards and other managing directors from Barchester’s five divisions will compete against members of the executive team.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:33:00 +0100
Travel expert reveals hack for getting the best seats on Ryanair planes for free
Footage viewed more than 200,000 times shows the 29-year-old getting ready to check in 24 hours before her flight

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:33:00 +0100
Martin Lewis warns car insurance prices set to rise again
Drivers are being warned after Martin Lewis revealed a little-known car insurance rule that means cheaper deals online may not apply to your renewal.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lidl reveals the 17 locations in Hampshire where it wants to build new stores
Lidl has shared a number of locations where it wants to build new stores in Hampshire, including Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
'For all the humour, parish councils are beating heart of local democracy'
Parish councils are where the great issues of our time meet the even greater issues of whose turn it is to unlock the village hall.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Amateur theatrical society to bring Queen musical to stage for first time
The show is scripted by Ben Elton and takes place in a future where creativity is banned and rock music is forgotten.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Popular colour run returning for third year to raise funds for hospitals
The event invites participants of all ages to complete a scenic countryside course while being doused in eco-friendly powder paint at colour stations along the route.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
College launching new technical courses to meet demand
The courses are designed to support progression into employment, apprenticeships or further education.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:33:57 +0100
Air ambulance attends A339 crash involving car and motorcycle
A motorcyclist has sustained injuries following a crash with a car on the A339 near Alton.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Huge majority of children allocated their first-choice school place
More than 98 per cent were able to receive a place for their child at one of their three preferred schools.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Line-up of family shows coming to theatre this May
The Haymarket in Basingstoke is offering shows throughout May, including an adaptation of The Cat in the Hat and Fireman Sam Live! – The Lost Pirate Treasure.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:18:28 +0100
RECAP- Traffic updates after reports of accident involving motorbike on A339
An accident has been reported on the A339 involving a motorbike. The crash was reported to have taken place at around 9am on Saturday, April 18 near Lasham T-Junction. An air ambulance was spotted at around 9.30am. We await Police comment. More updat...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke rock band to play 'loud and heavy' at music festival in Southampton
A Basingstoke rock band will be playing a musical festival in The Hobbit Pub, Southampton.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Breathtaking sunrise selected as our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a breathtaking sunrise stretching across a wide-open countryside landscape, with a golden sun sitting low on the horizon.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mum turns personal loss into flourishing baking business
What began as a small "cake cupboard" for her community quickly grew into a recognised brand.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housebuilder rated five-star for tenth year following customer feedback
The five-star rating is based on feedback from the National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man writes book to support dementia research in honour of his wife
A man from Basingstoke has written a book about the history of the road he lives in, with proceeds going to charity in honour of his wife.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:31:03 +0100
The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month
DWP benefits, pensions and Child Benefit could all be paid earlier than usual next month due to two upcoming bank holidays, on May 4 and May 25.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:32 +0100
Government responds to calls for change to UK driving licences in line with EU
The Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to calls to make a change to all standard driving licences in the UK.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:02 +0100
Beloved ITV series set to come to an end after 62 years with 'moving' final chapter
The ITV documentary series 7 Up is set to conclude in 2026 after 62 years, with its 10th instalment

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:26:44 +0100
Spanish Airport to close for a month with all flights cancelled as thousands affected
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is set to close from April 23 to May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100
All the M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to plan for this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of April 17 to 19

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Luxury Hampshire hotel announces special supper series event
The first supper at Hearth will welcome Margot and Hector Henderson, head chefs of London’s Rochelle Canteen, who will collaborate with Eleanor Henson.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:08:27 +0100
Man jailed after biting and kicking police officers
A man from Basingstoke has been jailed for four months after biting and kicking police officers.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Hope local government ethos of wanting to do its best for residents will continue'
The recent decision to set up four unitary councils in Hampshire is to be the new structure for local government.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Care home residents kick off planting season with laughter and fresh air
The day was filled with teamwork and smiles as residents worked together to prepare and plant one of the home’s flower beds.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Supermarket donates thousands of meals across Hampshire over Easter
The initiative forms part of Aldi’s national food donation programme, which pairs every UK store with a local charity or community group.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
MP backs call for improvements to end-of-life care for people with dementia
Kit Malthouse is supporting Dementia UK’s call for better end-of-life-care, including more access to specialist dementia nurses.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:21:03 +0100
Firefighters tackle tree on fire in Hartley Wintney
Firefighters were called to extinguish a tree on fire in Hartley Wintney on April 15.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:03:37 +0100
New 30mph speed limit approved for Basingstoke road
A new 30mph speed limit is set to be introduced on a key route in Basingstoke

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Fashion fundraiser helps jobseekers find confidence to return to work
The event raised £1,750 for the charity and featured colour and image analysis, makeup demonstrations, budget styling advice and a catwalk show.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
PCC urging Hampshire retailers to report all incidents of shoplifting
Retail security leaders described youth-related disorder as a major concern across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:18:20 +0100
Elderly man dies after car crashed into three vehicles and two people at M3 services
An elderly man has died, and a woman has been seriously injured after a crash at Fleet Services on the M3 Southbound.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Anime movie classic returning to big screen at Basingstoke cinema
Set in a dystopian Neo-Tokyo after a third world war, the film follows a biker gang led by Kaneda and his friend Tetsuo.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fitness influencer to cycle around Australia for suicide prevention
A fitness influencer from Basingstoke is set to cycle around Australia to raise money for suicide prevention.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thames Water to pay £373k after polluting chalk stream in Basingstoke
Thames Water has been ordered to pay £373,000 after discharging raw sewage into the River Loddon in Basingstoke.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What do penguins and your energy bills have in common?
We live in an interconnected, but increasingly chaotic, world. What happens in the Middle East directly affects our petrol prices; meanwhile, the greenhouse gas emissions we produce in the UK impact wildlife as far away as the Antarctic

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Greggs opens on Hampshire high street creating six jobs
The shop features a larger space and a refreshed interior with seating, and will serve a full menu of Greggs classics.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:41 +0100
Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Gardening and community payback helping people turn their lives around
Participants help create wildlife areas, build bug hotels, lay habitat piles and install planters to attract bees and pollinators.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:11:37 +0100
One person taken to hospital via air ambulance after M3 crash
One person has been taken to hospital via Air Ambulance following a crash on the M3 near Fleet.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Protecting Basingstoke’s young people from the harms of drugs'
Across Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, ongoing policing operations show just how widespread drug-related activity has become.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Fire and rescue service launches free lifesaving course for motorcyclists
The three-hour sessions will teach motorcyclists how to manage a collision scene, deliver casualty care, and improve their visibility to other road users.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Missed mammogram led to devastating cancer diagnosis for mother
Despite the challenges, she remains determined to live life to the full and support Breast Cancer Now’s work.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New seated movement programme launched by gymnastics club
The programme is designed to be age and dementia-friendly and focuses on physical and emotional wellbeing and cognitive stimulation through music and movement.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:26:01 +0100
Shoplifter jailed after stealing more than £200 from Co-Op and One-Stop
A shoplifter has been jailed for 12 weeks after he stole items worth £217 from Co-Op and One Stop in Aldershot.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:23 +0100
Four vehicles damaged after lorry crashes into central reservation on the M3
Four cars were damaged after a lorry crash on the M3 near Junction 5.

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