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Basingstoke Gazette

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Property rich list: Hampshire's most expensive streets
Have you ever wondered what it is like to live on one of the most expensive streets in Hampshire?

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
A new hobby, clicked by our shutterbugs
OUR LIVES are entering the second month of third lockdown.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:26:01 +0000
Basingstoke man fined for attending Banwen rave in August
A Basingstoke man has been fined after travelling to a rave in Wales during the summer.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the courts: Two men admit knife charges
TWO Basingstoke men found with kitchen knives in public have been fined.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:47:36 +0000
BBC follows matron Becky Hutchinson on Covid ward
A COVID ward at Basingstoke hospital featured on BBC South Today, following the shift of matron Becky Hutchinson.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:10:38 +0000
What happens to leftover Covid vaccine in Basingstoke?
THE Covid-19 vaccine is currently being given out to those most vulnerable, with the elderly and health workers first in line.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
WATCH: The story behind the murder of Taylor Williams
TAYLOR Williams was brutally murdered in August 2019, his killer has finally been brought to justice.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:57:08 +0000
Council completes work to prevent flooding in Buckskin
A MULTI-MILLION pound scheme to reduce the risk of flooding to 170 homes in Basingstoke has finished.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:13:17 +0000
Government move to help pet owners find suitable homes
Tenants with “well-behaved” pets will be able to secure leases more easily with landlords no longer able to issue a blanket ban on pet owners.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:23:57 +0000
Taylor Williams murder: Drug dealer sentenced to life
A drug dealer who murdered a teenager in Basingstoke will serve at least 32 years in prison.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:04 +0000
Taylor Williams: Family speak out after killer gets life
The family of Taylor Williams have spoken after the murder of their son.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:23:16 +0000
Drugs dealer Paige Taylor boasted about making money
Paige Taylor boasted about making money by dealing drugs, a court has heard.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:17:05 +0000
Taylor Williams murder: Council and police react
Cllr Simon Bound and Hampshire Police's DI Lee McClellan have spoken after Taylor Williams's killer was sentenced.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:39:32 +0000
Council leader sends message to those affected by care home coronavirus outbreak
THE LEADER of Basingstoke council has spoken out about the ‘distressing’ news of 22 coronavirus deaths at one of the town’s care homes - and is urging all affected to ‘get the help they need.’

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:36:05 +0000
Senior coroner raises concerns for food delivery riders using smartphones after fatal crash in Basingstoke
A SENIOR coroner has raised concerns about the welfare of food delivery riders after a fatal collision involving a Deliveroo driver in Basingstoke.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:39:34 +0000
Developer hits back after plans for Tadley retirement complex refused by council
A LEADING developer has expressed its disappointment after its 'much-needed' plans for Tadley were refused by the borough council on an issue surrounding affordable housing.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:02:41 +0000
Basingstoke sees 7th Stagecoach service disruption weeks
STAGECOACH has had service disruptions in Basingstoke on seven days in the past two weeks.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:44:47 +0000
Covid: Almost a quarter of a million Covid vaccines given
ALMOST a quarter of a million doses of the Covid vaccine has been administered in Hampshire, data reveals.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:06:01 +0000
Maria Miller MP says Pemberley House outbreak shows ‘importance’ of rapid vaccine rollout
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has reacted to the ‘tragic loss’ of at least 22 residents of Pemberley House care home to coronavirus by urging people to ‘take up the offer’ of the vaccine.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:53:59 +0000
A303 crash: Basingstoke man, 29, dies in collision
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the A303 yesterday morning (January 28).

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:54:00 +0000
Taylor Williams murder: Killers to be sentenced today
A COUNTY lines drug dealer who fatally stabbed a man to get hold of his drugs is to be sentenced later this week.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:59:24 +0000
‘They still went into work every day’ – tribute to staff at Pemberley House where Covid killed 22 residents
TRIBUTES are pouring in for staff who work at Pemberley House in Basingstoke where a coronavirus outbreak killed 22 residents in three weeks.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:02:03 +0000
New Covid vaccine shows 89% efficacy; UK orders 60m jabs
A new experimental vaccine has demonstrated 89 per cent efficacy against coronavirus, according its manufacturer Novavax.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:47:08 +0000
Care Quality Commission 'will do all it can' to support Pemberley House care home
CARE Quality Commission (CQC) has confirmed it is aware of the ‘tragic’ recent outbreak at a Basingstoke care home, and says its supporting the staff.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:28:10 +0000
Fundraiser in memory of Deliveroo driver raises £10,000
A FUNDRAISER set up in memory of a Deliveroo driver in Basingstoke who died in a fatal collision last year has raised more than £10,000.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:49:52 +0000
Covid laws: £800 house party fine comes into force at 5pm
FINES of £800 for people caught at house parties will become law at 5pm on Friday.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:55:12 +0000
Deliveroo driver, 34, killed in collision was ‘distracted by his smartphone’
A DELIVEROO driver who died after colliding with a lorry in Basingstoke last year was ‘distracted by his smartphone’, an inquest has heard.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:48:06 +0000
'I was so very furious' - Shopper baffled by excuse given by Basingstoke B&M Store
A FURIOUS shopper has expressed concerns after claiming several members of staff at B&M in Basingstoke weren't wearing masks.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:24:09 +0000
Woman drowns in pond at Whitewood Cottage near Basingstoke
A WOMAN drowned in the pond in the garden of her historic mansion after consuming alcohol and prescription drugs, an inquest hearing heard today.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:53:59 +0000
Coronavirus outbreak at Pemberley House Care Home
A coronavirus outbreak at Pemberley House Care Home in Basingstoke has seen 22 residents die in three weeks.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:45:16 +0000
No comment from Hampshire County Council after 22 die at Basingstoke care home
Hampshire County Council has refused to comment after 22 residents died at a Basingstoke care home.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:07:55 +0000
Body found in search for missing Robert Earles
A body has been found in the search for a missing man from near Fleet.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:13:24 +0000
Basingstoke waste collection could be disrupted as staff go on isolation
WASTE collection in Basingstoke could be affected in the coming days as several staff have gone on self-isolation due to Covid-19, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) has warned.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Camrose: Basingstoke Town write open letter to Rafi Razzak
BASINGSTOKE Town Football Club has appealed to its former owner “to do what is right” and enter into a dialogue about the future of the Camrose stadium.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:18:03 +0000
Pemberley House Care Home deaths 'not related to vaccine'
The vaccine is not related to a recent outbreak of coronavirus as a Basingstoke care home, a government agency has said.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:18:49 +0000
Dead horse found dumped in East Stratton near Basingstoke
A woman has been left horrified after discovering a dead horse while on a walk.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:58:03 +0000
Culver Road campaigners 'disappointed’ in councillors' response to halfway house plans
THE response of councillors in Kings Furlong to in the area has been branded ‘disappointing’ by one campaigner.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:56:47 +0000
Universal Food Awards hosts Zoom cook-along
By this point in lockdown, we are all used to the standard Zoom quiz or get together in place of what we would usually do in the evenings.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:48:52 +0000
Public consultation on Kings Furlong halfway house plans due to begin next month
THE charity behind plans for a new homelessness accommodation block in Kings Furlong has said it will be discussing its ideas with residents in the area in “early February”.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:32:35 +0000
Police searching for man in relation to burglary
A MAN who is wanted in connection with a burglary is being searched for by police.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:14:39 +0000
Hampshire vet saves dog's life after contracting Alabama Rot
A Hampshire veterinary surgery saved a dog’s life after it contracted a fatal disease from a muddy woodland walk.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:49:23 +0000
Dog owners warned after reports of fatal Alabama Rot
Vets are urging all dog owners to wash their fury friends feet after muddy walks.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:18:01 +0000
Coronavirus outbreak: 22 deaths at Pemberley House Care Home
At least twenty-two people have died at a Basingstoke care home in one of the worst known outbreaks of the coronavirus pandemic to date, the Gazette can report.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:44:00 +0000
No updates on complaints against Basingstoke's deputy mayor
COMPLAINTS made about the deputy mayor of Basingstoke are still being investigated, more than a month after they were made.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:57:09 +0000
Police search for missing man Robert Earls
Police are appealing for help to find a missing man from Church Crookham.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:55:21 +0000
Snow Day: Bumper gallery of YOUR pictures
On Sunday, Basingstoke woke up to a rare snowfall.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:27:24 +0000
Basingstoke marks Holocaust Memorial Day
PEOPLE in Basingstoke are being encouraged to mark Holocaust Memorial Day today (January 27).

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:55:47 +0000
Residents react: Council’s skate park closures divide opinion
THE decision to close skate parks in the borough, announced by the council yesterday, has been met with mixed reaction - with some saying they ‘totally agree’, while others worry about the consequences of taking such facilities away from young...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:01:04 +0000
Don't miss the Gazette's Snow Day supplement
FAMILIES across Basingstoke enjoyed a rare snow day on Sunday - as the town woke up to a magical winter wonderland.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:44:14 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Twenty-two deaths at care home
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette out Thursday (January 28).



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