Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:50:05 +0100
Basingstoke's Gill crowned South East Junior Champion after winning a play-off
Gill reached the turn on seven-under and charged home with birdies at the first, sixth, eighth and ninth, to match Moody’s total.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:57:03 +0100
Hook edge Andover while Odiham power to emphatic win over St Cross Symondians
Hook & Newnham Basics 264-9 (Morris 80, Neville 53, Balcombe 35*, Armstrong 28, Jansen 4-50, Michinson 3-59) Andover 235.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:44:32 +0100
Chowdhury's century secures Hartley Wintney a last eight place in cup
Opener Chowdhury hit 111 off 49 balls, which included 13 fours and five sixes in Hartley's 202-7 in 18 overs.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:28:30 +0100
Youngster produces outstanding performance at chess congress
Jia-Arn Yeung produced an outstanding performance at the Oxford FIDE (under 2300) Congress, finishing joint first with four points out of five.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'They have made my day': Alpacas bring joy to care home residents
Their calm, inquisitive nature quickly made them a hit, and residents enjoyed stroking the animals and reminiscing about animals from their past.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Iconic 'Spider-Man building' which was opened by the Queen set to be demolished
Basingstoke's iconic AA Building, Fanum House, used in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is to be demolished.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire astronaut could become first person with disability to live in orbit
If the mission goes ahead, he could spend time onboard Haven-1 - planned to be the world’s first commercial space station, scheduled for launch in 2027.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The white lines costing Hampshire residents thousands and why people pay for them
Hampshire residents paid more than £26,000 to the county council last year for – “H-bars” white lines designed to deter motorists from parking across their driveways, new figures reveal.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victorious Festival announces new wave of acts for 2026 and tribute to its roots
Bands and musicians like White Lies and Tom Rowley have been added to the line-up for Victorious Festival 2026

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:53:40 +0100
Hampshire Constabulary shown as 'gay bar' on Google after listing error
Hampshire Constabulary is showing up on Google as a “gay bar” after what appears to be a blunder with the force’s online listing.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Amateur drama group to celebrate 40th anniversary with special events
The group includes one of its original founding members, 85-year-old Warwick Howe, who continues to contribute as the props manager for its next show.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Band known for high-energy, riff-driven rock coming to arts centre
Their debut album Life’s Machine caught the attention of Joe Bonamassa, who called them one of his “favourite discoveries".

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
PICTURES: Village school celebrates 150 years with visit from the queen
Cliddesden Primary School celebrated its 150th anniversary with a Victorian-themed afternoon in the sunshine.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'It's just a broken fence' - Calls to upgrade so called 'kickabout area' in park
A councillor is calling for upgrades to be made to a so-called kickabout area in Beggarwood Park, which is currently just a broken wooden fence.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
New Mexican restaurant opens as crowds queue for free burrito bonanza
Zambrero, a new Mexican restaurant whioch donates a meal for every burrito sold, has opened in Festival Place, Basingstoke.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:44:02 +0100
'Casualty' rushed to hospital after crash on major road near A303
A person has been injured following a crash on the A338.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:11:30 +0100
Impressive win for Basingstoke Town trio against Cove in County Champions
Caz Harris, Tracy Thomas and Paula Haynes who, playing at Cove, comfortably beat the reigning County Champions in the County Triples.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:54:46 +0100
LIVE: Crash near A303 closes road as 'casualty' rushed to hospital
A crash near the A303 in Hampshire is causing traffic.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:09:10 +0100
Hampshire Constabulary shown as 'gay bar' on Google after listing error
Hampshire Constabulary is showing up on Google as a “gay bar” after what appears to be a blunder with the force’s online listing.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:39:19 +0100
Car windows smashed and handbags stolen in rural car park
Police are appealing for witnesses after two thefts from vehicles parked in rural locations near Highclere.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke nursery 'incredibly proud' of Ofsted report that praised culture
A nursery school in Basingstoke has been rated as having a "strong standard" by Ofsted.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
First major UK attraction confirms discount tickets for summer holidays
Paultons Park has become the first major UK attraction to confirm it will be offering discounted tickets over the summer holidays.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire tech firm one of five worldwide chosen for elite NATO programme
It will receive funding and a further commitment of support from the international DIANA programme and its delivery partners.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three butterflies battle for top spot in Hampshire and UK-wide poll
The peacock currently leads both in Hampshire and nationally, admired for its bold eyespots and dramatic appearance.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It seems a lot busier already' - Trio open protein shake kiosk in Festival Place
FueLab health drinks kiosk has officially moved to and opened in Festival Place, Basingstoke.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:36:46 +0100
Reform UK set to take one seat of the mayoral authority board
The new Hampshire and Solent mayoral combined county authority (MCCA) is moving closer to becoming operational, with Reform UK set to take one of the two county council’s seats on its main decision-making board.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Ryanair cuts flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe - see the full list
Ryanair has cut flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe recently due to rising costs - see the full list.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Krispy Kreme giving away 26,000 free doughnuts this week - see when and how to claim
Krispy Kreme is giving away 26,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts across the UK on Friday (June 5) - here's how to get one.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda & more, who have introduced new '£13 rule'
UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and more have adopted the new £13 rule

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
25 Aldi supermarkets set to be upgraded this summer - see the full list
The summer upgrades are part of the retailer’s £300 million investment into existing stores across the UK

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:58:48 +0100
Natwest, Halifax, Lloyds and more closing 87 UK bank branches in June
Among them are 87 set to close their doors for good in the coming weeks, with Natwest, Lloyds, the Bank of Scotland, and Halifax closing branches this month

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 80,000 children suspended from schools in Hampshire
More than 80,000 children were suspended from schools in Hampshire in recent years, with incidents related to racism and discrimination.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100
‘I’m only here because a stranger said yes’ - Cancer survivor pens poetry collection
She hopes the collection will encourage more people to join the stem cell register and raise awareness of the urgent need for donors.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
‘What is that smell?’ Why parts of Basingstoke could pong this week
IF YOU smell something rather unpleasant in Basingstoke this week, don’t panic, it is probably not a blocked toilet.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Spiders and scorpions appear at shopping centre event
Giant spiders and scorpions were among the unusual guests at a family-friendly Nature Day event.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Britain's Got Talent star to perform at summer festival in Hampshire
The concert promises a fusion of opera, jazz, soul and gospel, and features the Welsh National Opera Orchestra.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Calls for new pedestrian crossing as cars speed past nursery and care home
Calls are being made for a new pedestrian crossing to be installed on Beggarwood Lane near a nursery and a care home as cars speed past.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:38:42 +0100
Police dismantle major illegal streaming operation in Farnborough raid
Police have dismantled a major illegal streaming operation.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:28:17 +0100
'A home of our own' - 'Stoke to secure permanent stadium in new deal
Basingstoke Town Community Football Club is to secure a permanent deal for the Winklebury Sports Complex and finally have a permanent home.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
New club bringing together budding entrepreneurs and business owners
The club is for those "building a business, thinking about starting one, or looking for more than the usual conversations in your circle".

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:11:04 +0100
Man charged with burglary after jewellery stolen from home in Basingstoke
A 46-year-old man has been charged with burglary after items were stolen from an address in Basingstoke.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
'Game-changing' new arthritis treatment now available in Basingstoke
An innovative orthopaedic injection will soon be available at Hampshire Clinic

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Southern Water says hosepipe bans will become more common by 2030
The South East is one of the driest parts of the UK and classified as ‘Severely Water Stressed’ by the Environment Agency.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:08:49 +0100
Basingstoke death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette
Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance hits £3.6m target for new base
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has raised £3.6 million through its Operation Airbase appeal to support a move to a purpose-built facility near Southampton Airport.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School plans to demolish three buildings for new playground and parking area
Dove House Academy in Basingstoke has submitted plans to demolish three buildings and create a new playground and extra parking.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Law firm celebrating top honours at Hampshire awards
The awards celebrate legal talent across the county as the firm celebrates its 40th year in business.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children's safety the focus of new police education programme in Hampshire
The scheme gives schools access to pre-planned lessons using up-to-date research and Home Office data.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:23:49 +0100
'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

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