Polls have opened in North Hampshire on 'Super Thursday' - follow live updates here.

THIS past year has robbed many young people of important milestones and opportunities such as graduations, end-of-school celebrations and making memories with their friends.

While everyone’s been at home more, we’ve all been using more water – your bill may have gone up as a result.

TRAVELLERS are planning to race along the A33 again in June – and police are unsure if they will be able to stop them.

Teenager was arrested in raid of Wessex House on April 27, but will face no further action.

A SCHOOL bus driver has today pleaded guilty to causing a serious crash in Headbourne Worthy which left three children needing surgery.

Tributes have been paid to a “happy-go-lucky” great-grandfather who worked at Portals for 40 years after he passed away following a fall.

SIGNS up in Eastrop car park warning that it closes at 4pm because of fly-tipping issues are no longer applicable, the council has said.

THE GAZETTE regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals.

New battle lines will be drawn tomorrow as the town’s politicians prepare to fight the first elections with new ward boundaries.

THE council has tried to justify cutting a hedge where a birds’ nest was found.

STAFF and residents at Ashcombe House care home were delighted to present a cheque to a young boy with spinal bifida, to fulfil his dreams to own a bespoke red trike.

Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (May 6).

Candidates standing in today’s elections have put forward their ideas for addressing Basingstoke’s housing crisis.

The political parties vying for your votes in next month's council elections have had their say on the twon's housing crisis.

OVERTON Poppy Fields will not reopen to the public this year after crops were irreversibly damaged by trampling tourists, it has been confirmed.

Newsquest, the owner of the Basingstoke Gazette and other major titles around the South, has announced a major new £1.5m per annum investment in local journalism across the UK.

Search for a street name to see what crimes have been recorded near you.

Police are appealing for witnesses after three catalytic converter thefts were reported in Basingstoke.

We Brits enjoy a bit of irony and nothing felt more ironic than the reopening of pubs and restaurants for outdoors dining being met with freezing cold days, gusts of wind, and the odd shower of hail.

TOMORROW has been dubbed as “Super Thursday” as voters across Great Britain will head to polling stations to mark their ballot papers.

The Prime Minister said he expects there to be “some openings up” on 17 May

A man has pleaded guilty to drug dealing in Basingstoke.

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.

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’.

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.

The family of a Basingstoke man who sadly died following a collision on the A287 have today paid tribute to him.

A FUNDRAISING appeal has been launched after a ‘tragic’ fire in Baughurst caused a family to lose everything they own including much-loved pets.

A SUSPECTED drug dealer has appeared in court after his room at a Basingstoke guest house was raided last week.

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 ...

The shadow armed forced minister has come to Basingstoke on the campaign trail.

Basingstoke Debenhams will close its doors for the final time next week.

The professor explained that people with a “clear line” growing out of their nail may have had the virus before.

Voters across Great Britain will go to the polls on May 6 on what has been dubbed “Super Thursday”.

The move comes after accusations of racism and in response to the Black Lives Matter movement

From today (Tuesday 4th May) the process will become more affordable for transgender people, following a pledge by the equalities minister.

TRAFFIC is building up near Basingstoke this bank holiday Monday, as the weather conditions take a turn for the worse.

Councillors have unanimously decided to refuse plans for 82 houses on the edge of Overton after its junction with the B3400 was deemed unsafe.

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...

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.

DOG owners in Basingstoke are being warned about park safety after a resident found needle-spiked sausage rolls in Stratton Park over the weekend.

The property market is as busy as ever right now as homeowners re-evaluate their needs following the Covid lockdown.

There is a “good chance” the one-metre plus rule for social distancing can be ditched next month, Boris Johnson said.

NEW FIGURES reveal that the Hampshire Constabulary workforce has been slashed by almost a quarter.

A PETITION aimed at stopping the felling of 70 trees in Dummer has now gained more than 87,000 signatures.

FIREFIGHTERS from Basingstoke and Odiham were called to a 'smoke build up' at an Indian restaurant last night.

RESIDENTS at a Basingstoke care home enjoyed a day ‘out’ with a twist, as activities continue to adapt to coronavirus restrictions.

The limit on the number of mourners who can attend funerals is to be lifted in England this month, the Government has announced.

A BASINGSTOKE man is raising awareness of the challenges faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the workplace.

DASH-CAM footage captured by a driver travelling along the A33 this morning shows dozens of members of the traveller community lining the road.