Basingstoke Gazette
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:59:48 +00004 areas in Basingstoke and Deane with fewer than 3 Covid cases
There are four areas under Basingstoke and Deane council that saw fewer than three Covid cases in the week leading to February 15, government data has revealed.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:37:39 +0000All adults to be offered first Covid vaccine dose by July
Boris Johnson has said that all adults in the UK will be offered the first dose of a Covid vaccine by the end of July.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Inside Zoopla's cheapest property for sale in Hampshire
This property is an absolute bargain, and with the stamp duty holiday about to come to an end, it is the perfect time to buy
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:31:10 +0000Caravan fire early this morning in Brighton Hill
A CARAVAN has been totally destroyed after a fire ripped through it this morning.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000In the courts: Man stole power tools from Ocado warehouse
A Basingstoke man stole more than £1,500 worth of power tools from a supermarket warehouse.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 13:40:03 +0000Charlie Knight missing: Search and rescue at Newtown Forest
Search and rescue have arrived at Newton Common in North Hampshire in search for missing Charlie Knight.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:30:36 +0000Police respond to concern for welfare in Beggarwood
Police have revealed more details about an incident in Beggarwood last night.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:58:40 +0000Care home residents to be allowed to hold hands with visitor
Care home residents in Basingstoke will be allowed to hold hands with a regular indoor visitor from March 8, the government has revealed.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000The top ten worst streets for crime in Basingstoke in 2020
These are the streets in Basingstoke which have seen the highest number of crimes during 2020.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:48:27 +0000Two men offering Covid vaccines in scam in Hampshire
Two men were seen going door-to-door in Hampshire, prompting police to issue a warning.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000North Hampshire house prices: Where would your town sit on a monopoly board?
Ever wondered where each town in North Hampshire would sit on a Monopoly board? Well fear not, as we've crunched the numbers to bring you the answer.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:25:25 +0000Crown Heights residents get safety advice from fire service
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have issued some advice to the residents of Crown Heights
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:21:55 +0000How Sleepio changed this Basingstoke teacher's life
Catherine Floyd has seen a massive improvement in her sleep since using Sleepio.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:40:00 +0000PLANNING: Who wants to build in your street this week?
The Gazette regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:56:00 +0000Straight out of Narnia? Incredible icicles from Basingstoke
Basingstoke residents were lucky to capture spectacular photos of huge icicles in hedgerows and roadside shrubs last week.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Hourly weather forecast for Basingstoke for February 20/21
Wet conditions are unlikely to go away anytime soon as rain will continue to fall on Basingstoke.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire's top 5 property hotspots revealed by Rightmove
Rightmove has revealed Hampshire’s property hotspots where house hunters are desperate to live.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:32:00 +0000Tale of Basingstoke’s first post office
Basingstoke has a complex history of postal service. Our post office has moved locations six times in the past 200 years, sometimes to the benefit of the residents, and sometimes controversially.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:34:14 +0000Heavy police presence in Beggarwood
There is a heavy police presence in a residential street this evening.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:19:48 +0000New B&M store to open in Kempshott, Basingstoke
A new B&M store is set to officially open on March 27
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:20:55 +0000Estate agents advertise flats in 'high risk' Crown Heights
Estate agents are advertising flats for sale in a high-risk building without sharing details about the lease or service charges, The Gazette can reveal.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:18:04 +0000Marnel Lodge carer says Covid vaccine saved her life
Whether you’ve already had your COVID vaccine or are waiting for your time, I would like to share with you my story, writes Alex, a senior carer at Marnel Lodge in Popley.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:22:38 +0000M3 Junction 6 northbound to close tonight
Northbound M3 will be closed at junction 6 (Black Dam Interchange, for Basingstoke) from 9pm tonight, Highway England has announced.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:38:05 +0000Police continue search for missing Charles Knight from Basingstoke
Hampshire Police are continuing to search for missing Charles Knight, who was last seen leaving his parents' home in Burghclere on Wednesday.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:35:48 +0000Halliday Close residents warned of plans to close car park
A LANDOWNER has threatened to block residents’ cars in and charge them to have them released.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:19:54 +0000Basingstoke hospital has declined to share figures on Covid
THE trust which runs Basingstoke hospital has declined to share up-to-date figures showing how many patients have contracted Covid while in hospital.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:54:08 +0000What is Long Covid? Symptoms, cause and treatment
People are suffering from the debilitating effects of Long Covid months after contracting the virus.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:55:17 +0000Bloor Homes planned to fell trees during bird nesting season
CONCERNS raised about a housing developer felling trees during bird nesting season have stopped the work going ahead.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:00:15 +0000When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:40:55 +0000Winchester man charged with drink driving on M3 near Basingstoke
A POLICE car was nearly taken out by a drink driver who had been seen swerving on the M3 last night (Thursday).
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:39:29 +0000Letter: Anywhere but the Camrose
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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:21:26 +0000Car crashes into Tadley Sainsbury's
Emergency service are attending an incident after a car crashed into Sainsbury's supermarket.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:31:00 +0000Barchester Healthcare is considering new Covid jab policy
A CARE home provider of a Basingstoke home where an outbreak of Covid was declared has said it is considering whether staff who have refused a vaccine for non-medical reasons can look after residents.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:54:25 +0000Police continue their search to find missing Charlie Knight
Hampshire Police are continuing to search for missing Charlie Knight, who was last seen leaving his parents' home in Burghclere yesterday.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:03:15 +0000Customers shopping at Sainsbury’s react to car crashing into store
A customer who was shopping at Sainsbury’s in Tadley when a car crashed into the store this afternoon said there was a massive bang.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:11:55 +0000Hampshire Police shoved as they break up lockdown party
A brief but dramatic video shows the moment Hampshire police broke up a party held during lockdown.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:22:17 +0000PICTURES: Car crash at Tadley Sainsbury's
SHOCKING pictures show aftermath of crash that saw two injured at Sainsbury's.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:06:49 +0000Driver who travelled from Hampshire 'for fresh air' fined by police
A DRIVER who travelled from Hampshire to Dorset "for some fresh air" has been handed a fine by police.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:54:19 +0000Ten members of council staff could lose their job
TEN members of borough council staff are at risk of redundancy as part of a raft of cuts to services to balance the authority’s budget.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:06:08 +0000Tributes to Basingstoke Town Community Football Club president Peter Raynbird
BASINGSTOKE’S Mr Football Peter Raynbird, has passed away at the age of 95. He was married for over 60 years to his late wife Iris and they had two daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:20:47 +0000Public asked for views on future of Basingstoke town centre
THE long-term future of Basingstoke town centre is being considered by the borough council which has enlisted the help of a team of experts.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:58:27 +0000Ex-soldier from Tidworth shared extreme porn on social media
A FORMER Army mechanic who shared child abuse images on social media has avoided a suspended jail sentence.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000Love Local Business in Basingstoke
As the Basingstoke Gazette, Basingstoke and Dean Borough Council, The Borough Basket and #LoveBasingstoke continue their pledge to Love Local Businesses we are giving a shout out to all those who are working hard to keep the city buzzing.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:00:43 +0000Why is #DeleteFacebook trending?
The hash tag #DeleteFacebook is currently trending on UK Twitter after Facebook pulled news content from its platform in Australia.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:31:50 +0000John Bazzoni died after wearing dangerous full-face snorkel mask in Australia
An Andover father died after struggling to breath in a snorkelling mask
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:55:12 +000010 driving offences you've probably never heard of
There are more than hundreds of rules in The Highway Code.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:50:06 +0000What happens at an inquest and what can the press report?
Coping with the death of a loved one isn’t easy – and grief can be exacerbated when the death becomes public record.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:40:35 +0000Police appeal for missing Basingstoke 30-year-old
Police have appealed for help in locating a missing Basingstoke man who officers are “increasingly concerned” about.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:05:53 +0000Why The Gazette reports on Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust
OUR hospitals have faced pressures over the last year like no other as NHS staff work hard dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.