After a long dark winter the need for a bit of sunshine and blue skies has never felt greater.

THE Government is facing a furious backlash after calling for NHS staff in England to be restricted to a pay rise of just 1 per cent.

THEATRE in Basingstoke could lose half of its council funding as part of a ‘review’ of grants, it has been revealed.

A recent study found that for 17% of COVID-19 patients with multiple symptoms, skin rashes were the first symptom to appear.

Basingstoke: The south’s first town of the motor-car age. A shopping centre on a platform; separate routes for cars and pedestrians. It is the showpiece town of the South of England. That’s how our town was described by the Hants & Berks Gazette ...

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RESIDENTS in Lychpit have been delivered a blow in their battle to save a green space from development.

THE SEARCH for local superstars begins today with the official launch of the Hampshire Hero Awards.

Aldi has revealed the areas across Hampshire that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

Martin Lewis has revealed 12 freebies everyone should know about

PUBS will once again be able to serve customers outdoors from April 12 as part of England’s road map out of lockdown.

ARE your children all dressed up for World Book Day today? If so, then send us a snap!

A FATAL plane crash in Sussex last August was likely caused by the pilot suffering a cardiac event while airborne, a report revealed.

Everyone needs water for life. It allows us to eat and drink, wash and clean – and so much more. Our customers rely on our services every day. Yet sometimes, they need a little extra help to meet their individual needs or pay their bills.

RESIDENTS of a block of flats which has been deemed unsafe have been left in limbo after the installation of a new fire alarm system has been delayed.

PARENTS have been warned to be “extra vigilant” after two men were seen acting suspiciously outside a Popley pre-school.

SOME Basingstoke secondary schools are beginning to test pupils for Covid-19 this week ahead of reopening on Monday.

A KICKBOXER has launched a community patrol of Basingstoke in response to suspected child abduction incidents.

A LARGE, Shred-it van was spotted parked outside Basingstoke council’s offices this morning - leading passersby to wonder, what is the council destroying?

Ultra-low deposit mortgages are set to make a comeback when Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlines his Budget later today.

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Welcome to our live blog bringing you the latest updates from parliament as the Chancellor reveals the Budget for 2021.

Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (March 4).

INTERNATIONAL Women's Day may not be until Sunday.

Aldi is looking to build a new ‘high-quality’ supermarket in Hook.

Ahead of the announcement of the budget later today, house buyers are expected to receive a windfall in the form of ‘ultra-low’ deposit mortgages.

THIS afternoon Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his 2021 Budget in the House of Commons address.

You could be forgiven for thinking the red briefcase - or box as it is known - is just a quirky style statement.

THE search for the mystery person infected with the Brazilian mutation of coronavirus is continuing.

TRAVEL times for older people to use buses will revert to the normal 9.30am start time on Monday, the council has announced.

A NATIONAL issue with Covid vaccine supplies has affected a Basingstoke vaccination centre, forcing it to close on certain days.

Police have confrmed that a Basingstoke woman reported missing earlier today has been found 'safe and well'.

IT IS the dawn of a new era at Basingstoke Fire Station, after its Commander, Keith Jones, retired in February.

BASINGSTOKE council's newly-approved financial strategies for the coming year have led to wide-spread concerns about the arts and culture sector, including from councillors on different sides of the political spectrum.

THE council has been criticised for ‘lack of commitment’ to sports facilities in the town, after it failed to include them in its recently-approved financial strategies.

LAND on the edge of Basingstoke earmarked for 2,500 new homes should be protected, according to a countryside charity.

A HOOK-BASED company has raised £1,000 for Ark Cancer Charity.

'He could quite literally be anywhere by now, so please don’t give up, his two children are missing their daddy.'

A BOOTS pharmacy in Brighton Hill has been taken over by a new owner this week.

This weekend Hampshire enjoyed blue skies and sunshine but forecasters have warned spring like weather will not be around for long.

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HOTEL giant Travelodge has revealed the locations across the UK that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

THE last twelve months have been a test for everyone's mental health.

The interview will air on Sunday 7 March at 8pm Eastern Time in the United States but where will it be made available for a UK audience?

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former mayor of Basingstoke, who passed away last week at the age of 85.

A TEENAGER was assaulted in Oakridge during an attempted robbery on Saturday night.

TWO men have suffered serious injuries following a single car crash yesterday in Oakridge.

HART District council has pledged to 'learn lessons' after multiple crews tackled 'out of control' contractors bonfires on Hazeley Heath last week.

IN DECEMBER, motorists rejoiced after it was thought roadworks at Thornycroft roundabout ended, with the temporary speed restrictions lifted and cones removed.

WOULD you carry a vaccine passport?