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Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Planning applications for Basingstoke and Deane this week
THE GAZETTE regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals.

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:31:52 +0100
Basingstoke elections 2021: Where the council could be won or lost
New battle lines will be drawn tomorrow as the town’s politicians prepare to fight the first elections with new ward boundaries.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:30:24 +0100
Nemo pleads guilty to drug dealing across Basingstoke
A man has pleaded guilty to drug dealing in Basingstoke.

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:32:37 +0100
Amee Brady had bike stolen from Basingstoke hospital
AN NHS worker who looks after Covid patients at Basingstoke hospital had her bike stolen twice, forcing her to walk 45 minutes to get home after spending hours on her feet.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:14:11 +0100
Man arrested at horse racing event on A33 'released under investigation'
A MAN who was arrested by police on suspicion of drug driving during an illegal horse racing event on the A33 has been ‘released under investigation’.

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:35:30 +0100
Charity Nacro 'working with police' following South Ham stabbing
THE charity responsible for a bail hostel in South Ham, connected to a double stabbing incident last week, has confirmed it is helping police with their investigation.

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:13:05 +0100
Tributes paid to Hayden Perrin, 22, who died in A287 crash
The family of a Basingstoke man who sadly died following a collision on the A287 have today paid tribute to him.

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:57:28 +0100
GoFundMe launched for family who lost everything in 'tragic' Baughurst fire
A FUNDRAISING appeal has been launched after a ‘tragic’ fire in Baughurst caused a family to lose everything they own including much-loved pets.

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:05:53 +0100
Wessex House: Suspected drug dealer appears in court
A SUSPECTED drug dealer has appeared in court after his room at a Basingstoke guest house was raided last week.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:31:38 +0100
Wildlife Trust calls out councillors on M3 ‘Amazon’ warehouse decision
THE Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT) has written to members of Basingstoke council’s development control committee, expressing its ‘disappointment’ at its move to approve plans for a major warehouse on land near Junction 7 ...

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:27:01 +0100
Shadow minister visits Basingstoke on campaign trail
The shadow armed forced minister has come to Basingstoke on the campaign trail.

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:06:25 +0100
When is Basingstoke Debenhams closing?
Basingstoke Debenhams will close its doors for the final time next week.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:06:14 +0100
New Covid-19 symptom could show you have have had the virus before
The professor explained that people with a “clear line” growing out of their nail may have had the virus before.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:40:31 +0100
Local Elections 2021: How and where to vote
Voters across Great Britain will go to the polls on May 6 on what has been dubbed “Super Thursday”.

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:12:29 +0100
Hook Morris dancers swap black face paint for blue
The move comes after accusations of racism and in response to the Black Lives Matter movement

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:48:17 +0100
The cost of changing legal gender will reduce to just £5 from today
From today (Tuesday 4th May) the process will become more affordable for transgender people, following a pledge by the equalities minister.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:32:36 +0100
Bad Bank Holiday traffic on M3 near Basingstoke
TRAFFIC is building up near Basingstoke this bank holiday Monday, as the weather conditions take a turn for the worse.

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:52:49 +0100
Plans for 82 homes in Overton refused
Councillors have unanimously decided to refuse plans for 82 houses on the edge of Overton after its junction with the B3400 was deemed unsafe.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:14:24 +0100
Crowne Plaza guests attending Micheldever horse racing lied about reason for stay
THE management of a Basingstoke hotel which dealt with a 'large group gathering' attended by police on Friday (April 30) has confirmed that the guests involved were attending a horse and trap racing event near Micheldever - but lied about their re...

Mon, 03 May 2021 15:12:02 +0100
‘Illegal’ horse and trap racing on A33 at weekend - what we know so far
THE A33 was partially closed over the weekend after a large number of people gathered for an ‘illegal’ horse and trap racing event near Micheldever.

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:44:00 +0100
Dog owners warned after sausage rolls with spikes found in Stratton Park
DOG owners in Basingstoke are being warned about park safety after a resident found needle-spiked sausage rolls in Stratton Park over the weekend.

Mon, 03 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Five properties in Basingstoke perfect for first-time buyers
The property market is as busy as ever right now as homeowners re-evaluate their needs following the Covid lockdown.

Mon, 03 May 2021 19:01:31 +0100
‘One-metre plus’ rule could be ditched on June 21, says Boris Johnson
There is a “good chance” the one-metre plus rule for social distancing can be ditched next month, Boris Johnson said.

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:41:03 +0100
Hampshire sees police staff slashed by almost a quarter
NEW FIGURES reveal that the Hampshire Constabulary workforce has been slashed by almost a quarter.

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:21:05 +0100
M3 Amazon warehouse: Petition to save historic trees hits 87k signatures
A PETITION aimed at stopping the felling of 70 trees in Dummer has now gained more than 87,000 signatures.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:54:48 +0100
Firefighters called to smoke build-up at Indian restaurant
FIREFIGHTERS from Basingstoke and Odiham were called to a 'smoke build up' at an Indian restaurant last night.

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:30:50 +0100
St Thomas care home residents treated to virtual zoo experience
RESIDENTS at a Basingstoke care home enjoyed a day ‘out’ with a twist, as activities continue to adapt to coronavirus restrictions.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:11:21 +0100
Limit on mourners at funerals to be lifted this month
The limit on the number of mourners who can attend funerals is to be lifted in England this month, the Government has announced.

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:03:15 +0100
Basingstoke man's National Deaf Awareness Week campaign
A BASINGSTOKE man is raising awareness of the challenges faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the workplace.

Sun, 02 May 2021 12:22:10 +0100
Driver attempts to drive through horse and trap racing event
DASH-CAM footage captured by a driver travelling along the A33 this morning shows dozens of members of the traveller community lining the road.

Sun, 02 May 2021 14:32:38 +0100
Police defend action at unauthorised horse and trap race
POLICE have responded to criticisms of the way they handled an unauthorised horse and trap race on the A33, saying “ultimately these are the difficult decisions policing has to make every day”.

Sun, 02 May 2021 14:21:11 +0100
Hatch Warren Runners hold relay for member diagnosed with MND
EMOTIONS were running high when a group of fundraisers crossed the finish line of a 24-hour relay in support of their friend who received a shock diagnosis last year.

Sun, 02 May 2021 09:25:39 +0100
Traveller community arrived from 6.30am for racing event
UNAUTHORISED horse and trap racing is taking place again for a second day, forcing police to close part of the A33.

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:18:56 +0100
Police have not stopped the unauthorised event on the A33
MEMBERS of the public are questioning why police have not stopped an unauthorised event taking place on the A33 involving the traveller community racing horses and traps along the road.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Coronavirus cases remain low in most areas across north Hampshire
Only three areas in north Hampshire have seen more than three confirmed coronavirus cases in the last seven days.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Inside Rightmove's ultimate Hampshire party house
House hunters have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a truly unique property.

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Unhealthiest places to live in Hampshire revealed
An interactive map has now been created to show how healthy your postcode is.

Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Word Up: The jab is a piece of cake compared to badminton
LAST Saturday I had my Covid vaccine. It’s fair to say that given some of my previous medical experiences, I approached this with a sense of trepidation.

Sat, 01 May 2021 19:47:09 +0100
The Crowne Plaza has enlisted the help of security with dogs
SECURITY guards with dogs have been enlisted to help at a Basingstoke hotel, thought to be there to help to help manage a “drunk and abusive” group staying a second night.

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:23:04 +0100
Police were called to the Crowne Plaza hotel in Basingstoke
A LARGE group gathering was reported to have taken place at a Basingstoke hotel last night.

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:48:39 +0100
Lane of A33 closed as police deal with horse and trap race
POLICE are dealing with unauthorised horse and trap racing and have closed a road while they attend the incident.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the courts: Man found guilty of assaulting police officer
A man has been found guilty of assaulting a police officer in Basingstoke.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
History: The Rising Sun Public House of Basingstoke
With Hampshire being a principal hop growing county and a major brewery situated in Basingstoke since 1751, that of John May & Co, it comes as no surprise that at the time of the 1911 census, and a population of only 11,540 people, there was a tot...

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:35:08 +0100
Basingstoke football club to blackout social media channel
BASINGSTOKE Town Football Club is joining a boycott against social media this weekend in a unified stand against racism and discrimination.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
North Hampshire weather: Mixed fortunes for the bank holiday
With punters expected to flock to pubs and restaurants this weekend, the weather forecast is a mixed bag.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:49:57 +0100
High Sheriff of Hampshire Phillip Sykes given Covid jab
THE High Sheriff of Hampshire visited The Hampshire Court Hotel this morning to receive his second Covid vaccine.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:04:02 +0100
Gathering in Joices Yard broke Covid lockdown rules
A MAN has been fined more than £2,000 for breaking Covid-19 lockdown rules when he attended a public gathering in Basingstoke.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The best bars and pubs to visit in Hampshire according to Tripadvisor
Ahead of the long weekend we have searched through Tripadvisor to show you the best pubs and bars that Hampshire has to offer.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Eight criminals jailed in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Courts across the county have given out hefty prison sentences for all manner of crimes last month.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:56:14 +0100
Council need help re-uniting this collie with its owner
The council are appealing for the public's help in re-uniting an adorable collie with its owner.



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