A NORTH Hampshire school has dug-up a 25-year-old time capsule.

The men responsible for the killing of a teenager in Basingstoke were arrested and released just days before his death, it has been revealed.

One person suffered minor injuries in an accident on Aldermaston Road, near Merton Rise, this morning (Tuesday).

A major dealer who controlled Basingstoke's drug scene has been jailed.

THREE schools across the Basingstoke and Deane have reported at least one positive case of coronavirus since Sunday.

Mass testing is set to start in parts of north east Hampshire today after cases of the new variant were found.

A Hampshire vet has issued a warning to dog owners about a deadly disease that is killing dogs.

Experts predict that warmer temperatures are on the way, bringing an end to the torrid conditions experienced across the UK.

EIGHT people who were arrested following Saturday's Animal Rebellion protest on Houndmills Road, Basingstoke, have been charged with aggravated trespass.

A CAR was recovered from a hedge on the A30 north of Old Basing this afternoon - temporarily closing one lane.

Three Basingstoke employees racially harassed their Sikh colleague - causing him to quit, an employment tribunal has heard.

A BASINGSTOKE office worker who was subjected to a barrage of racial abuse is seeking £6.6 million in compensation from the company.

From chemicals to hotels, five billionaires and two multi-millionaires in the county have made their money through a variety of different ways.

ONE OF Basingstoke’s vaccination centres received a ‘shout out’ from Graham Norton on Saturday night’s Eurovision Song Contest grand final.

OUTDOOR cinema will be back in Basingstoke this summer with the return of the popular Pictures in the Park event.

A BASINGSTOKE businessman has launched a new music website aimed at

A BASINGSTOKE-BASED company has made a '100 best companies to work for' list in the South East.

MORE than 180 vehicles were torched deliberately across Hampshire in a year, fire service figures show.

A DEVELOPER has opened a brand new ‘Community Hub’ in Fleet, designed for students who want to learn construction skills in the local area.

A MAN has been fined hundreds of pounds for driving after consuming almost double the drink-drive limit.

OVER the last twelve months the property market has soared, with house prices across the UK leaping by £20,000 in the year to February.

Runners in the Festival 5k race are taking to the town centre in the first live event to be held in Basingstoke since the start of the Covid outbreak.

EIGHT people have been arrested on suspicion of trespass after a protest blockaded the McDonald's distribution centre in Basingstoke yesterday.

New research by Aldi has revealed almost half of Brits lack confidence in the kitchen when it comes to catering for their vegan friends and family.

Food allergies, salmonella poisoning and Hepatitis A are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

A BRAND new dating educational facility has opened its doors to struggling singles desperate to find love.

THERE are dozens of RAF bases dotted around the UK which are dedicated to training air crew and military personnel.

Protestors are blockading McDonald's Basingstoke distribution centre this morning as part of a nationwide protest.

Good afternoon and welcome to our liveblog. We are bringing you live updates after a 'serious collision' on the M3 closes a carriageway and causes traffic disruption.

Live updates as crash on Basingstoke ring road causes large queues

McDonald’s has apologised to customers for “any disappointment caused” due to blockades by animal rights protesters at four of the fast food chain’s UK distribution centres.

Animal rights protesters have blockaded the McDonalds's distribution hub in Basingstoke as part of a national campaign against the fast food firm.

A man has been accused of beating a woman at a Tadley petrol station.

The Gazette dips into its archives to take a look at the history of performance in Basingstoke.

Hampshire's new Police and Crime Commissioner has said that a "robust management plan" is needed to stop future illegal horse racing events.

A SOUTHAMPTON motorcyclist has been killed in an accident which closed part of a Hampshire motorway for several hours.

WITH the UK’s average house price having increased by £6,000 in the past year, one home in Basingstoke offers a more cost-effective solution.

BASINGSTOKE residents would be forgiven for asking where their summer is hiding, with further rain expected this weekend.

IT HAS felt like a long time coming, but indoor dining is back up and running.

WHETHER young or old, there is plenty on offer in Hampshire, and with covid restrictions gradually lifting, there is all the more reason to celebrate.

AS RESTRICTIONS ease, we have put together seven updates to keep you informed about coronavirus.

RESTRICTIONS have finally eased and there are tons of amazing restaurants, cafes, pubs and attractions around Hampshire that we just can’t wait to visit.

In a bid to beat the crowds, we have come up with a list of lesser known and likely lesser dense beaches that are worth visiting this year.

Nemo was responsible for the supply of 10 kilograms of Class A drugs in Basingstoke - with a street value of £1 million.

A DRUG dealer behind a Basingstoke cartel ordered a robbery that led to the death of a teenager in Oakridge, according to a judge.

THE closure of the M3 southbound between junctions 8 and 9 this afternoon (May 21), is likely to last 'several hours', police have confirmed.

A 12-YEAR-OLD boy who is originally from Old Basing has won 15,000 US dollars by catching a 26-pound, 10-ounce Chinook salmon.

THE return of a popular community running event has been delayed after many towns - including Basingstoke - failed to get landowner permission.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Chairman and President of Basingstoke RFC and Trustee of Ark Medical Trust, who died last month.

Basingstoke’s Milestones Museum of Living History has reopened its doors today (May 21) after several months of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.