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Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the courts: Man drove through Herriard at 85mph
A man who drove more than double the speed limit through a North Hampshire village has been banned from driving.

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Flashback: History of Basingstoke's bakeries
FOR THIS week’s Flashback, we are sharing one of the columns written by the late historian and photographer Robert Brown for The Gazette in June 2005. He wrote this soon after Griggs pie shop, a popular outlet on London Street, shut down after s...

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:24:00 +0100
Leader’s quest to make town inclusive
A NEW panel focused on inclusion is set to be created at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:47:00 +0100
Basingstoke is spending less on restaurants than before pandemic
Basingstoke and Deane customers were happy to pick up the bill last week, figures suggest, as spending in restaurants rose when diners were allowed indoors.

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Popular Hampshire beauty spots being used as dogging sites
The website “swingingheaven.co.uk” has published a list of all the place in Hampshire that its users have recommended

Sat, 29 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Seven fun family activities to try for under £30 in Hampshire
Having fun doesn't have to cost a fortune this May half term.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:02:24 +0100
M3 blocked near Basingstoke after multi-vehicle crash
Live updates as a multi-vehicle crash has blocked the M3 near Basingstoke.

Fri, 28 May 2021 18:53:52 +0100
Basingstoke man spared jail after child grooming charge
A Basingstoke man has been spared jail after being convicted of meeting a child he had groomed and having sexual communications.

Fri, 28 May 2021 18:23:07 +0100
Basingstoke car wash refused to close during Covid lockdown
The manager of a car wash near Basingstoke station breached Covid restrictions after refusing to close the business during the second lockdown, a court has heard.

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:04:07 +0100
Tesco Express Popley reopens after major fire
A TESCO Express branch that was damaged in a major fire has reopened after being rebuilt from the ground up.

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:23:00 +0100
Culver Road is 'right place' for new shelter
A RESIDENTIAL street in Kings Furlong is the right place for a new homeless shelter, the leader of the council has said.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:27:22 +0100
Exertis employees who taunted Sikh salesman 'dismissed'
The Exertis employees who made a saleman's life a misery through a sustained campaign of racist abuse have now left the Basingstoke company.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:57:29 +0100
Basingstoke musician Marcus Balogun's new knife crime film
A BASINGSTOKE artist commissioned to produce a short film on knife crime wants to humanise victims to stop stabbings becoming "normalised".

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:32:11 +0100
D-Day veteran from Basingstoke celebrates 100th birthday
A VETERAN of D-Day and Dunkirk who lives in Basingstoke has celebrated his 100th birthday.

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:07:32 +0100
Russell Rawlingson given hospital order over harassing BBC journalist Sima Kotecha
A “THREATENING” man has been given a hospital order after telling a camera crew he would “shoot everyone at the BBC” because they were “linked to satanic child abuse”.

Fri, 28 May 2021 16:28:36 +0100
Basingstoke H&M reopens in Festival Place after refurbishment
One of Basingstoke's most popular high street clothing stores reopened this morning having had a makeover.

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:43:20 +0100
Festival Place tight-lipped over Debenhams replacement
FESTIVAL PLACE is in discussions with a number of firms regarding a takeover of Debenhams.

Fri, 28 May 2021 16:56:29 +0100
36 new Covid cases reported in Hampshire in last 24 hours
The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Hampshire increased by 36 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

Thu, 27 May 2021 18:13:55 +0100
Basingstoke council set to elect next mayor - live
Live updates as Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council elect a new mayor this evening.

Thu, 27 May 2021 19:24:04 +0100
Onnalee Cubitt elected as next mayor of Basingstoke and Deane
Onnalee Cubitt has been elected as the new mayor of Basingstoke and Deane.

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:19:43 +0100
Amazon warehouse: Decision to approve plans 'unlawful'
A DECISION to approve plans for a warehouse close to Junction 7 of the M3 are "unlawful", according to the area's parish council.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Duchess of York horrified over destruction of Dummer oak trees
The Duchess of York has said she is horrified at plans to destroy more than 80 historic trees to build a warehouse near Junction 7 of the M3.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Duchess of York: Basingstoke Gateway must be stopped
EVEN now at 61, and as a new grandmother, I have the most vivid and happy memories of growing up on a farm in Dummer, near Basingstoke.

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:52:07 +0100
Exertis tribunal: Bullies who tormented Sikh salesman kept their jobs
Racist bullies who tormented a Sikh salesman so badly he is unlikely ever to work again kept their jobs - and one of them has even been promoted.

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:57:06 +0100
Rats are invading Basingstoke Royal Mail delivery office and are destroying parcels, worker claims 
A postal worker has accused the Royal Mail of failing to deal with a rat infestation at its Houndmills delivery office.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:41:11 +0100
Overton man, 59, to stand trial after dog is killed by car
An Overton man accused of failing to stop after hitting and killing a dog will appear in court in July after his case was adjourned.

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:15:08 +0100
All the offences carried out at Basingstoke Mcdonald's
All the defendants pleaded guilty to their crimes and hefty fines were dealt out as a punishment.

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:53:47 +0100
Ex-Basingstoke firefighter Ian Carpenter given service award
A firefighter who served in Basingstoke and across North Hampshire for almost 30 years was honoured in a ceremony today (May 27) at the fire station.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:04:40 +0100
Simple thumb test can reveal if you are at risk of an aortic aneurysm
A simple thumb test can reveal if you are at risk of having a deadly heart problem that can kill in minutes.

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:24:52 +0100
Matt Hancock to lead press conference amid Dominic Cummings allegations
Boris Johnson’s former aide claimed both he and the Cabinet Secretary told the Prime Minister that Mr Hancock should be sacked.

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:35:42 +0100
Basingstoke man, 26, arrested in connection with Frazer Brabant murder
A SEVENTEENTH person has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder of a Basingstoke father - more than a year and a half since he was attacked.

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:40:28 +0100
Sarah, Duchess of York calls for oak trees to be saved
THE Duchess of York has said she is horrified at plans to destroy more than 80 historic trees to build a warehouse near Junction 7 of the M3.

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:10:48 +0100
Six detained after being found in lorry trailer on A303
Several individuals have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after a lorry was stopped on the A303 at the weekend.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:56:00 +0100
London men accused of running Basingstoke drugs network
Two men from London have appeared in court charged with running a drugs network in Basingstoke.

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:12:00 +0100
Ken Rhatigan set to continue as Basingstoke council leader
Ken Rhatigan is set to continue as leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, it has been revealed.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:40:21 +0100
False alarm at Las Iguanas in Basingstoke Festival Place
Fire crews descended on Las Iguanas at Festival Place early this morning (Wednesday) after reports of a fire.

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
An introduction to independent councillor Lucie Follett Maitland
“AS A community we’re really proactive. We don’t need a speculative land development company to come in and try and foist ideas onto us which actually aren’t really worth having.”

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:32:00 +0100
Basingstoke Aquadrome rated 'excellent' after inspection
A BASINGSTOKE swimming pool has been granted an excellent rating following an assessment.

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:30:39 +0100
Queens Award for Odiham-based cruise charity
A CHARITY that helps disabled people enjoying cruises along the Basingstoke Canal has been given a Queens Award for Volunteering.

Wed, 26 May 2021 09:45:06 +0100
Buryfield Infants digs up 25-year-old time capsule
A NORTH Hampshire school has dug-up a 25-year-old time capsule.

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:49:16 +0100
TikTok video of McDonalds protest goes viral after cyclist injured
A teenage boy injured himself after cycling into a rope used to support one of the protest structures.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:59:23 +0100
Boris Johnson distracted by Donald Trump and 'crackers' Carrie Symonds last year
Dominic Cummings claimed Donald Trump and Mr Johnson’s girlfriend created distractions at a critical time in March last year.

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:03:50 +0100
Holiday destinations that could soon be added to travel green list
Holidaymakers have been urged to only travel to countries on the green list, which currently includes 12 destinations.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:15:11 +0100
Killers of Taylor Williams released two days before murder
The men responsible for the killing of a teenager in Basingstoke were arrested and released just days before his death, it has been revealed.

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:56:23 +0100
One person injured in accident on Aldermaston Road
One person suffered minor injuries in an accident on Aldermaston Road, near Merton Rise, this morning (Tuesday).

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:31:07 +0100
Nemo found after dealing £1 million of Class A drugs
A major dealer who controlled Basingstoke's drug scene has been jailed.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:14:30 +0100
Covid-19 in Basingstoke: Three schools record positive cases
THREE schools across the Basingstoke and Deane have reported at least one positive case of coronavirus since Sunday.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:43:38 +0100
Mass Covid testing in Hampshire after Indian variant found
Mass testing is set to start in parts of north east Hampshire today after cases of the new variant were found.

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:56:59 +0100
Hampshire vet issues warning after Alabama Rot kills Cockapoo
A Hampshire vet has issued a warning to dog owners about a deadly disease that is killing dogs.

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:01:21 +0100
UK summer heatwave starting this Bank Holiday weekend with 22C highs
Experts predict that warmer temperatures are on the way, bringing an end to the torrid conditions experienced across the UK.



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