A yellow weather warning for rain is now in force in Basingstoke as Storm Christoph sweeps across the UK.

A temporary mortuary in Winklebury is to become operational this week after 'significant pressures' in the hospital system.

27-year-old Basingstoke resident issued with fixed penalty notice after breaching Covid rules.

DISRUPTION remains on lines between Basingstoke and Farnborough Main stations after a incident involving trespassing on the railway.

CONCERNS were raised about a man at a bridge over the M3 this afternoon - but police attended the scene and have confirmed he is 'safe'.

CURIOSITY took a man down a 'dark road' to download child abuse and animal porn images, a court heard.

THE chair of a village council has been forced to apologise after he was found to be disrespectful towards people with disabilities, referring to a group of residents as “inmates of the asylum”.

RESIDENTS in Basingstoke are being urged to use their "nearest facilities" when out for their daily exercise.

The Camrose stadium "has the potential to continue to provide community benefit in the future", the council has said.

THERE has been a delay to holding a public consultation on building a new hospital for Basingstoke.

A TEAM of Covid marshals are to monitor hotspots in Hart to ensure visitors are not "coming to our open spaces and spreading the virus".

FIVE new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Hampshire Hospitals Trust in the latest 24-hour period.

Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you travel updates as all lanes are closed on the M3 between Hook and Fleet due to police incident.

Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog. We will bringing you live updates after the news that all rail lines between Basingstoke and Farnborough are blocked due to trespassing.

Over 4 million people have received their first does of a Covid-19 vaccine.

A BASINGSTOKE nursery has celebrated its first year of being open with a big birthday party for all the children in its care.

THE trust which runs Basingstoke hospital was expecting the “Christmas festivities” to impact Covid-19 admissions until “at least mid-January”, a report reveals.

Do you know how hygienic your local takeaway is?

A NORTH Hampshire council is asking for residents to help them decide where to put electric vehicle infrastructure.

Basingstoke could be one of 2021's "big tech hub winners", according to an international magazine.

Police have launched an investigation after six people from different households held a house party in Popley.

The number of young people arrested has decreased by a fifth across Hampshire, new figures reveal.

Party goers from Basingstoke have made national news after their unauthorised gathering saw police called out.

A COUNCIL in Suffolk has bought a business park in Basingstoke to help fund its services.

A fundraising father has put pen to paper to raise money for a charity that looks after cardiac patients in Basingstoke.

PLANS are underway to open a train station in Chineham, it was revealed in a recent council meeting.

THE Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust raised almost two million pounds through charging staff, patients and visitors to park last year.

Work will be carried out to enhance the drainage of the M3.

A yellow weather warning is in place on Wednesday and Thursday

A BASINGSTOKE mum has set herself a fitness challenge to raise money for hospitals in the area during the coronavirus pandemic.

A BASINGSTOKE entrepreneur has been recognised for making a powerful contribution to society, the economy and communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Unimaginable grief has been felt across the borough since March.

POLICE have released more information after breaking up a house party in Basingstoke last night.

The coronavirus lockdown will not end in one go, the PM's second in command has said.

Police broke up a party in Basingstoke last night after the occupants claimed they were “unaware” of the global pandemic because they “never watch the news”.

ONE LANE is closed on a roundabout in Basingstoke this morning as police deal with a crash.

THE NUMBER of coronavirus cases is above the national average in all parts of Basingstoke apart from one.

POPLEY residents have reacted in anger after hearing news that a house party was broken up by police last night.

A GP surgery in Hook is using marshals at their front door after two patients displaying Covid symptoms entered the surgery against advice.

IF THE FIRST lockdown’s weather was known for its endless blue skies and sunny weather, then this one may be remembered for its distinct chill.

The average price for a house in Hampshire is £375, 528 but in these areas houses can sell for double.

HE HAS jailed murderers, attackers and even a naked rambler, but now after a more than a decade Winchester Crown Court’s most senior judge will pack away his wig for the final time this month.

THE CAMROSE Stadium has been listed as an asset of community value.

The Gazette is celebrating its 143rd birthday this month.

A man from Hook who assaulted two people at McDonald's has been given a community order.

THE CURRENT batch of coronavirus vaccines should protect against new strains circulating in the UK, a scientist has said.