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Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
In the courts: Man denies assaulting three Basingstoke hospital workers
A man is set to face trial after denying the assault of three hospital workers earlier this year.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
13 missing people from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
When a loved one goes missing the confusion, yearning to know what happened and where they are, can be overwhelming

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
The most dangerous roads on Hampshire revealed
The most dangerous roads have been revealed on an interactive map.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 20:46:55 +0000
Ten teens linked to 'Basingstoke Street Gang' banned from meeting 
TEENAGE members of a criminal gang thought to be behind a range of drug, weapon and robbery offences in Basingstoke will no longer be able to meet as a judge has today imposed an injunction on the group, the Gazette can reveal.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:29:30 +0000
BDBC gives two-week deadline to ice rink operators for ‘realistic’ repair plans
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has said it has given a two-week deadline to Planet Ice to come back with a “realistic” repair plan for ice rink after its latest proposal failed to get any support.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:57:11 +0000
Coronavirus: Your tributes to those who have died in Basingstoke
It has been one year since the Gazette reported Basingstoke’s first Covid-related deaths.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:28:20 +0000
Police pay visit to hair salon after being ‘shopped’
A HAIR salon in Basingstoke has been attended by a police officer after a member of the public alerted that the shop has broken lockdown restrictions.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:23:21 +0000
Council encourages close contacts of nursery children to test
PARENTS, households and those in a childcare bubble with nursery school children or staff are being urged to have regular Covid tests.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:17:55 +0000
Six areas in Basingstoke see rise in Covid cases as schools reopen
Six areas in Basingstoke have seen an increase in Covid cases in the week that schools returned

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:06:25 +0000
Basingstoke residents find 18-year-old message in a bottle
Basingstoke residents discovered an 18 year old message in a bottle floating on River Loddon.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Temporary mortuary set to be dismantled
A TEMPORARY mortuary set up in Hampshire is to be dismantled in the summer.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:12:51 +0000
Households could face £1000 fine for failing to do Census
The Money Saving Expert warns every household in England and Wales that they could face a £1000 for not completing the Census.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:16:10 +0000
Roman Kemp's documentary encourages Brits to get help
Searches for ‘male suicide’ jumped by 733% following Roman Kemp’s Mental Health documentary

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:19:52 +0000
When do the clocks go forward 2021?
Even though during lockdown it can feel like time does not really exist, the clocks are set to go forward in four weeks’ time

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:49:19 +0000
Mildmay Oaks Hospital nurse grabbed patient by the neck
A NURSE who grabbed a patient by the neck after he was swung at has been told to carry out unpaid work.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:31:57 +0000
The nine men all Hampshire women should avoid
These are just some of the men who have been jailed in Hampshire for their vile attacks on women.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke's cladding crisis revealed as fire safety checks made public
THE EXTENT of Basingstoke’s cladding crisis has for the first time been laid bare as The Gazette makes public the results of fire safety surveys that developers are accused of trying to keep hidden.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 23:35:17 +0000
Tensions between councillors heat up on eve of election
Tensions between councillors have heated up at a full council meeting ahead of crucial elections in May.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:03:42 +0000
Basingstoke cladding: Date set for remedial work at Victory Hill
A COUNTDOWN to the removal of dangerous cladding at one Basingstoke block of flats can now begin as a date has been set.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:23:30 +0000
One man injured after car crash near Overton station
ONE man has suffered minor injuries after two cars crash on a railway bridge this afternoon.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:19:03 +0000
Kingsclere Road reopens after collision on Foxdown Overbridge.
Welcome to our live blog this afternoon, bringing you updates on reports of a traffic incident north of Overton.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:11:13 +0000
Tributes to boy, three, who died after falling in the Kennet and Avon Canal
The family of a boy who died after falling in the Kennet and Avon Canal in Newbury have paid tribute to him.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:25:08 +0000
Cllr Kim Taylor accused of mudslinging in council meeting
A COUNCILLOR has come under fire after she was accused of mudslinging in a public meeting.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:58:00 +0000
North Hampshire CCG to merge with five others from April
The clinical commissioning group (CCG) in North Hampshire is set to merge with five others from April - creating one Hampshire-wide body.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:34:04 +0000
Winklebury man acquitted of sexually abusing a teenager
A MAN has been acquitted of sexually abusing a teenager.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:06:38 +0000
Will vaccination be delayed in Basingstoke? Key questions answered
Basingstoke is expected to see a slowdown in vaccination programme following a delay in the supply of vaccines to the UK.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:37:57 +0000
See what age group is being vaccinated now in Hampshire and where YOU are
One in two people aged 55-59 in Hampshire have received at least one dose of Covid vaccine, latest figures have revealed.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:08:57 +0000
COMMENT: Concrete commitments on street safety needed before it's too late
Over the past fortnight, important conversations have been had about street safety across every facet of society.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:37:00 +0000
Lord Lymington, Piers Morgan and other letters of the week
What’s happening with Dial a Ride?Dear Editor,As a regular and satisfied customer of dial a ride for some years can anyone from the County Council please explain what is happening to this service for the elderly and infirm?As if lockdown is not ...

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:47:31 +0000
Basron to appeal against decision to refuse Camrose plans
Rafi Razzak's Basron has launched an appeal against the council's refusal to grant them planning permission on the Camrose ground.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:45:14 +0000
Covid closes Micheldever Primary School
MICHELDEVER Primary School has temporarily closed after a number of Covid cases were reported.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:49:09 +0000
Public and press excluded ‘yet again’ from latest ice rink update
MEMBERS of the public and press have once again been excluded from an update on the local authority’s involvement in much-needed repairs to Basingstoke ice rink - much to the frustration of interested parties.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:24:22 +0000
Basingstoke Conservatives mocked for boasting about investment in local sport
BASINGSTOKE Conservative party has been mocked on Facebook after they boasted about investment in local sports.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:24:25 +0000
Man rescued from Baughurst home as crews tackled kitchen fire
FIREFIGHTERS from Basingstoke and Tadley extinguished a fire at a home in Baughurst in the early hours of this morning.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:32:32 +0000
When will Tesco in Popley reopen? What we know so far
A TESCO Express store in Popley is currently closed following a major fire at the premises on Monday evening (March 15).

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:05:22 +0000
Lib Dems label derelict houses lying empty as "scandal"
TWO derelict council-owned houses which have been boarded up since 2019 could cost around £90,000 to bring back into use.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:12:00 +0000
E-fit released after Tadley man arrested in connection with assault of police officer
POLICE have a released an e-fit image of a man they want to speak to after a police officer was assaulted earlier this month.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:19:41 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Shop gutted after 'freezer explosion'
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (March 18).

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:37:38 +0000
Who wants to build in your street this week?
THE Basingstoke Gazette regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals. See: https://www.basingstokegazette. co.uk/announcements/public_notices/

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:35:41 +0000
'Why saying Not All Men is not good'
No, not all dogs are violent. No, not all dogs attack other dogs. No, not all dogs hate cats. No, not all dogs run away from their owners and embarrass them in the park. No, not all dogs break into the biscuit cupboard overnight, consume what they ca...

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:05:48 +0000
Stalking offences set to hit record high in Hampshire
During the first six months since the coronavirus pandemic hit, stalking was reported six times a day on average across Hampshire.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:13:17 +0000
Revealed: Hampshire Pigsty most wish-listed Airbnb home
The Winchester based Airbnb stole the top spot from the more exotic Greek cave in 2020.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:45:34 +0000
Hampshire Hero Awards 2021: Nominate your unsung hero
HEARTWARMING stories of sacrifice and support have been flooding into The Basingstoke Gazette following the launch of the Hampshire Hero Awards.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:00:01 +0000
Martin Lewis says millions will receive £500 in April - how to claim yours
The Money Saving Expert was speaking with co-host, Angelica Bell on this week's instalment of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show. 

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:34:30 +0000
ITV looking for contestants to appear on The Cube
Do you think you have what it takes to beat The Cube?

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:18:21 +0000
Netflix has revealed new TV series and films coming this week
Netflix has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming this week.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:51:23 +0000
The best safety apps for people who feel unsafe at night
If you want a little extra peace of mind the next time you are walking alone, there are personal safety apps that can help.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:14:44 +0000
Third of young Brits do not feel financially secure in current Covid-19 climate
A survey from NatWest has found that just over a third of young Brits don’t feel financially secure in the current Covid-19 climate. Rachael Thomas, from NatWest’s Retail Banking Strategy and Innovation team, explains why young people have been h...

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:39:38 +0000
Basingstoke women share experiences in the wake of Sarah Everard's death
News of Sarah Everard's death has sent shockwaves across the country bringing concerns about women's safety to the top of the agenda.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:12:05 +0000
Former Big Breakfast star wants your views
BASINGSTOKE residents have just three days to have their say in the latest survey on the long-term future of the town.



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