Basingstoke Gazette

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:41:11 +0100
Isington: Stolen Quad bikes could be in Long Sutton
The Quad bikes were stolen from a farm in Isington, near Alton, at around 9pm on April 16, and are believed to have travelled to Long Sutton.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:17:42 +0100
Carousel Park: Calls for tougher action over who lives on site
Charlie Goodall raised the issues about Carousel Park, off Basingstoke Road, at the Micheldever Parish Assembly at East Stratton Village Hall. 

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Camera Club: Members hold photography exhibition
Basingstoke Camera Club are hosting the event in the shopping centre, giving visitors the chance to see a range of amateur and advanced photography.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Listed house owner given go ahead for pool despite concerns
The proposal submitted by the owner of Tile Barn Holt in Woolton Hill near Newbury was approved by a development control committee.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Disability awareness event to be held in The Malls
On Friday, April 26, The Basingstoke and District Disability Forum (BDDF) will be hosting its annual Disability Awareness Day.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Costello school spends £400k on new 'supervised' toilets
A BASINGSTOKE secondary school is spending £400,000 to tackle ‘poor conduct, bullying and self-harm’ in its toilets which will include open, supervised facilities with vape detectors and CCTV.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:14:22 +0100
M3 traffic: Ford Fiesta on its roof after Mercedes crash
Lanes are cleared on M3 following a crash near Hook exit

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Oakley Bowling Club receive grant to boost catering service
The grant has been used to purchase a new, larger fridge freezer for the club's pavilion, significantly increasing their capacity for food and beverage service.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
BCoT students and staff take on the BRIT Challenge 2024
Participants across an organisation are encouraged to work together as a team to reach a target relating to the number 24 (24 for the BRIT Challenge in 2024).

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:02:00 +0100
Basingstoke: Man in his 40s sadly dies after incident
A MAN in his 40s has sadly died after emergency services were called to a petrol station. Emergency services were called to a report of a medical incident at the Sainsbury's petrol station in Wallop Drive, Basingstoke.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke death notices from the Basingstoke 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.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Learner drivers face long wait to book test in Basingstoke
In January 2023, the Gazette reported that some learner drivers could not find any tests available for the rest of the year.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Ford Fiesta on its roof after crash with Mercedes near Hook
A Ford Fiesta crashed with a Mercedes on the M3 northbound near Hook junction 5 on Thursday, April 18, forcing traffic delays for more than hour.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Data breach by Basingstoke MP Maria Miller was 'human error'
‘HUMAN error’ was the cause of a data breach by Basingstoke MP Maria Miller who has apologised for the mistake which resulted in hundreds of people’s email addresses given out.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Little London: Business units in the countryside refused
The plan was to build four business units for commercial use with associated parking and landscaping in Orchard Farm in Frog Lane, Little London.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:45:17 +0100
Chineham: Firefighters attend car fire on residential road
Fire crews have been spotted in the area this afternoon (Thursday, April 18). It is understood that they have been present since around 3:20pm.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:54:13 +0100
Basingstoke Gazette launches Politics Briefing newsletter
The Basingstoke Gazette has launched a new Politics Briefing newsletter

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:43:26 +0100
Closure order issued at Oakley property after anti-social behaviour
On Friday, April, 12 Basingstoke Magistrates' Court was presented with evidence of anti-social behaviour at the property on Chestnuts Close.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:31:48 +0100
Urge to report wildlife crime after birds shot with catapults
Reports of injuries being caused to wild animals in Hampshire peaked in May 2023, with police receiving monthly reports relating to incidents of poaching.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:35:29 +0100
Women praised after man's flashing at Basingstoke workplace
Alexander Leslie, 28, from Andover, was found guilty of indecent exposure towards three female colleagues at his Basingstoke workplace.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:32:59 +0100
Newsquest to run special NSPCC supplement for Childhood Day
The supplement is just one of the initiatives from Newsquest’s partnership with the NSPCC this year, through which it is gifting the charity at least £6 million worth of advertising.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:51:12 +0100
Person rescued from vehicle involved in crash in Basingstoke
Emergency services and firefighters from Basingstoke attended the crash.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:27:46 +0100
Popley: House in Mallory Road targeted by 'groups of youths'
The groups have reportedly thrown rocks and eggs at the property in Mallory Road, as well as kicking the front door.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:58:57 +0100
Sainsbury's petrol station in Basingstoke is closed
Sainsbury's Petrol Station, in Wallop Drive, has been closed off to members of the public after fire engines and police cars were spotted earlier this morning.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:11:22 +0100
Gas leak affecting trains between Andover and Salisbury
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters were called to the scene of a burst gas main off London Road in Salisbury on Wednesday, April 17.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:12:04 +0100
Cool! Merch and Waitrose: Woman charged after items stolen
A WOMAN from Basingstoke has been charged with shoplifting after items were stolen from the town centre.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire granted funding for cycling and walking routes
Hampshire has received an additional £1,004,836 in government funding to develop new cycling and walking routes.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Grape Tree to open its doors in Festival Place, Basingstoke
Feel good health food chain Grape Tree will open at Festival Place in Basingstoke on Friday, April 26.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Plan for mixed-use building near Aldermaston AWE rejected
Plan to build a mixed-use residential and commercial building near Aldermaston were rejected by the council.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Crown Heights: Residents worried about cladding after fire
People living in Crown Heights, in Alencon Link, say they are constantly worrying about the possibility of a fire spreading throughout the building.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Dead boa constrictor found 'set on fire' in Aldershot town
A dead boa constrictor has been found set on fire in Aldershot, Hampshire

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:28:00 +0100
Omaze's next Million Pound House is a £2.5m home in Dorset
Take a look inside the next Omaze Million Pound House Draw in Dorset that costs £2.5 million.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:27:26 +0100
Magnum ice cream issued 'unsafe to eat' warning due to metal
A 'do not eat' warning has been issued for these batches of Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks as they may contain plastic and metal.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:26:27 +0100
How long does the menopause last and what is perimenopause?
The menopause affects women aged 45 to 55 but it can occur earlier for some.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:25:40 +0100
400-year-old sharks lurking in the depths of British waters
As shark season approaches in the UK, are you aware of the giant 400-year-old sharks that can be found in our waters?

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:31:38 +0100
Gas leak affecting trains between Andover and Salisbury
A gas leak is affecting trains between Andover and Salisbury. There are likely to be disruptions.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Odin's Snack Shop finalist in the Animal Star Awards 2024
Basingstoke-based Odin's Snack Shop has been announced as a finalist for the Best Pet Related Business or Online Store for the Southern region.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Classic British Hotels welcomes new luxury hotel in Basingstoke
Classic British Hotels is thrilled to announce the addition of Oakley Hall, a luxury hotel in Basingstoke, as its newest member hotel.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Police car in Winchester Road crash did not have sirens on
An internal investigation by Hampshire Constabulary following the crash in Winchester Road on February 27 concluded that no one was at fault.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Letter: 'Basingstoke has done more than its share of building homes'
It's not just in our village that we hear of developers promises effectively saying, 'it'll be alright' and 'we only care about building homes with infrastructures to suit'.   

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Gymnastics Club members shine at competitions
Basingstoke Gymnastics Club gymnasts competed at various events over the weekend, achieving success across all age groups and disciplines.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Pick-up and drop-off area created at Basingstoke station
A NEW drop off and pick up area has been installed at Basingstoke station allowing more space for drivers to park for a short period of time.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:18:02 +0100
Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter actors to attend Hampshire event
There's just under two weeks to go until one of the south’s quirkiest events.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:09:07 +0100
LEGO: Southampton Brick Festival will see day of fun in Eastleigh
Hampshire is gearing up for a brick-tastic celebration.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:04:25 +0100
Basingstoke Gazette app - how to download on iPhone and Android
Available to all subscribers, the app has no adverts and includes the digital version of the newspaper, plus new puzzles each week

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:17:52 +0100
M3 traffic: False fire alarm causes delays near Basingstoke
A suspected vehicle fire on the M3 Northbound between junction 7 and junction 6 caused one lane to be blocked.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:50:29 +0100
Parents receive outcome of primary school place application
MORE than 93 per cent of parents were offered a reception year place for their child at their first preference school in Hampshire.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:26:35 +0100
Dominant Marlow beat Hartley Wintney to secure playoff spot
Hartley Wintney suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of second-placed Marlow. The loss confirms Marlow's place in the playoffs for the second year running.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:09:48 +0100
Basingstoke Town crushed 3-0 by Swindon Supermarine
Basingstoke Town FC lost their away match against Swindon Supermarine by a score of 3-0.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:32:56 +0100
Nathan Cookson resigns as Basingstoke Town women's manager
Nathan Cookson has stepped down as the manager of Basingstoke Town FC Women’s Team after four years of dedicated service.

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