Basingstoke Gazette

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Flashback: The day the railway came to Basingstoke
The work of building the eight miles of track from Winchfield and Hartley Row Station to Basingstoke was finally completed. It was now possible to travel by the London and Southampton Railway from Basingstoke to the London terminus at Nine Elms.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Woman with disabilities unable to use shower for three years
Rebecca Parsons, who lives in South Ham, has been forced to wear a leg brace after a failed operation in 2017 left her unable to walk properly. 

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke: Fun day for six-year-old Bella Brooks
Bella, who lives at home with mum Katie, dad, Karl and little sister, Emily, was born with a gene variation called SCN2A, which her parents say is 'simply a spelling mistake in her DNA'.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Vauxhall driver caught speeding at 20mph over limit
Darren Dibble, of Birch Road, was behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Crossland on April 15, last year, when he was spotted travelling at 20mph over the speed limit.

Sun, 19 May 2024 09:30:39 +0100
Should you keep ketchup in the fridge? Expert issues warning
Experts settle the argument on whether you should keep your ketchup in the fridge

Sun, 19 May 2024 09:28:01 +0100
Is fly tipping illegal in the UK and what are the fines?
Fly tipping is a big topic in the UK, find out what the rules and regulations and are and what fine you could end up with.

Sun, 19 May 2024 09:28:47 +0100
What is inflammatory bowel disease? See symptoms and more
Here are the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD.

Sun, 19 May 2024 09:20:22 +0100
Cadbury axes Dairy Milk mint crisps forever as fans upset
Fans of an iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk bar have been left sadened after it was discontinued with no plans to bring it back.

Sat, 18 May 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Discover the golden age on the Watercress Line this summer
The Watercress Line plans to recreate the bygone era of the 1950s and 1960s with a new summer event, 'All Change,' on June 15 and 16.

Sat, 18 May 2024 20:00:00 +0100
What food festivals are coming to Hampshire in summer 2024?
Cheese, chilli, sausages and watercress are just some of the fresh produce people will be able to sample and buy, with a number of food and drink festivals taking place in Hampshire throughout the summer.

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire County Council to employ 17 extra staff to deliver savings
Up to £2.2 million will be spent on hiring new council staff to help children’s services save money by cutting spending on ‘looked after children’.

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Hyundai driver hit with penalty points for drink driving
Jockoniah Magwaku was caught behind the wheel of a Hyundai I20 on The Parade, Mulfords Hill, with 195 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Fundraiser launched for funeral costs after fatal stabbing
Craig Laurie, a 33-year-old man from Basingstoke, was killed on Sunday, May 12. A fundraiser has been started to help his family with funeral costs.

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Silver for Bramley BMX rider at world championships
Basingstoke's veteran BMX rider Sarah Jane Nichols has won a silver medal at the World BMX Championships held at the Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Latest Basingstoke and Deane planning applications
A list of planning applications submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in the week ending Sunday, May 12.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Max Edney raising money for Brittle Bone Society with cycle
Max Edney is aiming to ride 26.2 miles on Sunday, May 19, to fundraise for the Brittle Bone Society

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire hospital's response to Infected Blood Inquiry
THE trust that runs Basingstoke, Andover and Winchester hospitals has said it will look for learnings from the outcome of the national Infected Blood Inquiry.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Warrens Bakery opens store at Basingstoke railway station
Warrens Bakery, the oldest Cornish pasty producer in the world, has opened a new store in Basingstoke Train Station

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:16:36 +0100
Top ten baby names for boys and girls revealed by ONS
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the top ten baby names for boys and girls

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:15:20 +0100
Most expensive and affordable dog breeds to own revealed
These are the most expensive and most affordable dog breeds over their lifetimes when you consider the cost of grooming, food, insurance and more.

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:15:58 +0100
I tried the world's best pizza and it was an absolute joy
The Margherita Sbagliata pizza is on offer at Fatto a Mano until June 2, and is thought of as the 'world's best pizza'

Fri, 17 May 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Extra construction workers required in South East by 2028
The CITB's Construction Skills Network (CSN) from 2024 to 2028 has revealed that despite construction output expected to rise by 2.7 per cent a year between now and 2028, 10,400 extra workers will be needed in order to meet the continued industry gro...

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Festival of Transport to support air ambulance
THE organisers of Basingstoke Festival of Transport, Basingstoke Deane Rotary, are this year supporting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

Fri, 17 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke: Woman taken to hospital after alleged assault
Police were called to a bus stop in Gastons Wood, Reading Road by the ambulance service to attend to a woman, at 12.10pm.

Fri, 17 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
5k dog walk around Basingstoke Common for CoppaFeel
Basingstoke resident Fi Donnison has organised the fun dog walk to raise funds for breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel on Sunday, May 19.

Fri, 17 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Trussell Trust distributed 7,600 emergency food parcels
Research by The Trussell Trust showed that 7,632 emergency food parcels were handed out to people in need across its nine locations in the borough in the year to March.

Fri, 17 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke council's leadership group to stay the same
Cllr Paul Harvey says the administration will now focus on delivering "what residents have said is important to them".

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:53:51 +0100
M3 Junction 9: Green light received for major revamp
Plans for the long-awaited major revamp of Junction 9 of the M3 have been approved.

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:10:16 +0100
Kenneth Walker in court accused of Craig Laurie's murder
Police have charged 63-year-old Kenneth George Walker with the murder of Craig Laurie and the attempted murder of the other victim.

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:43:47 +0100
Crondall: Men to appear in court for alleged hare coursing
Police were called to land in Crondall at 4.52pm on October 28 to reports of suspected hare coursing in progress.

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
WADS preparing for Macbeth to be performed at Bere Mill
WADS, based in Whitchurch, is preparing for an outdoor production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth in Bere Mill from July 11-13.

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke festival of Transport: Charity Nissan Micra
A family-run kit car business will take a charity Nissan Micra called Magic Mike to the Basingstoke Festival of Transport

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Transport secretary Mark Harper pledges to fix potholes
Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper, has promised to allocate HS2 funding to end reactive pothole fixes in Basingstoke

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Column from Lola Crossman on knife crime in the UK
KNIFE crime is a growing epidemic in this country, especially among young people. As a teenager myself, I've seen peers have run-ins with knives, or even carry them themselves.

Thu, 16 May 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Aldershot: Properties made available for Armed Forces
A total of 134 homes in Aldershot can now be used following the programme of extensive refurbishment of long-term ‘void’ houses, which launched in September last year and has been funded by investment from the Ministry of Defence.

Thu, 16 May 2024 19:11:44 +0100
Basingstoke man charged for murder as third person arrested
Kenneth George Walker, 63, of Tasmania Close, Basingstoke, has been charged with murder of Craig Laurie and the attempted murder of another person.

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Rugby club charity tournament in memory of Steve Damiral
Kingsclere RFC held a 10-a-side charity rugby tournament to raise money for St Michaels Hospice in memory of their former player Steve Damiral.

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Costello School headteacher Kirsty Protheroe to step down
A letter was sent to parents earlier this week which stated that Kirsty Protheroe, headteacher of The Costello School, will leave this summer.

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Chineham man found dead at bus stop, inquest hears
Charles Wright, of Maynards Wood, died on June 12, last year, at the bus shelter in Reading Road.

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke above national average for health, study shows
Basingstoke and Deane has an average score of 106.70, marginally more than Rushmoor which had a score of 105.60, ahead of the national average of 100.

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:38:39 +0100
Appeal for information after two house burglaries in Odiham
Two mountain bikes were stolen from garages in Odiham overnight on Wednesday.

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:01:54 +0100
Basingstoke Comic Con: Organisers release a statement
As previously reported, Basingstoke Comic Con was held at The Hampshire Court Hotel from May 10 to 12, and saw celebrities Jason Momoa, Richard Armitage, Rhys Darby and Richard Dean Anderson attend.

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:35:09 +0100
Missing person appeal: 13-year-old Hampshire girl found
13-year-old Lola from Fleet was reported missing since Tuesday, May 14

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:24:40 +0100
Basingstoke: Air ambulance landed in Brighton Hill
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance were called in after an incident at a field in Brighton Hill on Wednesday, May 15 at approximately 8pm.

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:20 +0100
Six vehicle crash on A30, London Road in Basingstoke
A six-vehicle crash on the A30, London Road, near Black Dam Roundabout, Basingstoke

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
'Get your motor running - it's nearly time for classic cars'
With summer around the corner, it's that time of year when thousands of people turn their thoughts to classic cars.

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
County council unveils new Hampshire sensory walking routes
Hampshire County Council is unveiling the routes during this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week from Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19, which has the theme of ‘Movement: Moving more for our Mental Health’.

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Heckfield place offering activities including den building
FAMILIES are invited to embrace the magic of the great outdoors at events curated for kids.

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke death notices from the Basingstoke Gazette
The Basingstoke Gazette published 10 death notices last week.

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Comic Con criticised as fans faced long queues
THE organisers of Basingstoke Comic Con have responded to criticisms of long queues, poor organisation and a lack of accessibility.

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