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Sat, 05 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Council looks for land for 'green' uses
The council has issued a public consultation notice, calling for sites with future development potential to at least year 2039.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Roadworks happening in Basingstoke during June
ROADWORKS. An annoyance for every driver out there, but worse still when you have no idea they're happening.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Six unique Hampshire spots for a walk and an ice cream
AS THE summer weather shows signs of improvement, a trat that helps you cool off is high on the priorities list.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Tank blocks and loop holes - things WWII left behind
In 1939, at the start of the second world war, Basingstoke was a town of about 20,000 people. To prepare, all councils had to make preparations for war and bombardment. They had to set up Air Raid Precautions committees; appoint air raid wardens; ...

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bed link-detached home is the most popular property in Basingstoke
BROWSING the properties for sale in your area is a popular hobby, but one Basingstoke home has caught many an eyey recently.

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Best places to go for a swim in Hampshire this weekend
With sunshine and soaring temperatures expected, it is the perfect time to cool down with a swim.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:11:08 +0100
Police search four men in connection with Camrose football stadium fire
POLICE have said that the cause of a fire at the Camrose football stadium this week is 'unclear' after they carried out searches of four men in relation to the incident.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:38:12 +0100
Planning applications for Basingstoke and Deane this week
Here are a few planning applications advertised by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council this week.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:02:18 +0100
Three men released on police bail after victim threatened with shotgun in South Ham
Three men arrested in connection with a suspected shotgun discharge in South Ham have been released on police bail.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:33:16 +0100
Use of tasers by Hampshire Police is on the rise as campaigners call for it to be 'reigned in'
THE use of tasers by police in the area has continued to rise in recent years, the Gazette can reveal.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:45:55 +0100
Basingstoke Street Gang member accused of failing to comply with tagged curfew
A MEMBER of the Basingstoke Street Gang will appear in court again after allegedly failing to comply with his tagged curfew order.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:21:10 +0100
Teenager admits to speeding on M3 whilst high on cocaine
A TEENAGER who was caught speeding on the M3 whilst high on cocaine has pleaded guilty to five driving offences.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Odiham Chinooks rack up 3,000 hours of flight time in Mali
ICONIC Chinooks based out of a north Hampshire RAF base have racked up 3,000 operational hours of flying in north Africa.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Hour-by-hour Basingstoke forecast for June 5/6
Sunshine and fine weather look set for a pleasant weekend to be out and about in Basingstoke as temperatures will match those in Ibiza

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:44:36 +0100
Pfizer vaccine approved for use in 12- to 15-year-olds
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been approved for use in children aged 12-15.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:18:39 +0100
NHS Digital is set to share patient's medical records on new database
A CONTORVERSIAL move from the NHS will see your medical records shared with third parties unless you opt out by June 23.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:47:37 +0100
Google rule change could see your Gmail account deleted without permission
The new storage policy will affect anyone with a Google account who is signed up to Gmail, Drive - including Google Docs and Sheets - and Photos.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:55:00 +0100
Pet Idol 2021: Special edition in next week's Gazette
I am delighted to share that we have been inundated with entries for The Gazette's first-ever Pet Idol competition - and voting will open next week.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How your fun in the sun can benefit everyone
Now the weather’s getting warmer and people can meet up, you may be looking forward to spending some time outside. Whether you’re enjoying your garden or one of the South East’s many beauty spots – here’s how you can make the most of the...

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:56:27 +0100
Three arrests after victim threatened with shotgun in South Ham
Hampshire police have now confirmed that three arrests were made in connection with the previous incident at Claythorpe Road in South Ham

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:18:24 +0100
Man arrested after paint stolen from Greenacres garden centre in Tadley
A MAN has been arrested after a burglary at a garden centre in Tadley yesterday (June 2).

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:41:00 +0100
Firefighters extinguish 'deliberate' blaze at Camrose football stadium
FIREFIGHTERS from Basingstoke were called to the Camrose football stadium last night (June 2) after a fire was started in the seating area.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:44:54 +0100
M3 Amazon warehouse: Borough council 'taking legal advice' over claims decision was 'unlawful'
THE borough council is 'taking legal advice' after it was accused of making an 'illegal' decision to approve plans for a major distribution warehouse on land near Junction 7 of the M3.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:37:03 +0100
Basingstoke to benefit from Hampshire Police Commissioner's £600k Safer Streets Fund
Basingstoke is set to receive a share of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) £600,000 funding to make local streets safer.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:12:16 +0100
Holidays to Portugal under threat as it moves to amber list in first travel review
BASINGSTOKE residents may not be able to holiday in popular Portugal this summer after all, following the government's announcement today (Thursday, June 3), that it will be moved to the amber travel list.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke man to stand trial on driving offences
A BASINGSTOKE man is set to stand trial after being charged with driving without due care and attention.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Man given rehabilitation order after Christmas Day assault
A MAN has been ordered to take part in a rehabilitation programme after he admitted assaulting a woman in Basingstoke on Christmas Day.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:41:42 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals adopts new technology which can help diagnose coronary heart disease in hours
HAMPSHIRE Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has adopted a new technology which helps coronary heart disease to be diagnosed in just hours.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke council looking for climate mitigation sites
Basingstoke council is looking for sites that can be used to offset the effects of climate change.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:57:06 +0100
Oakridge incident: Hampshire police storm Basingstoke house
Armed police swarmed on a house in Oakridge this afternoon, leaving residents concerned.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:38:49 +0100
Arrested teenager released after South Ham incident
A TEENAGER arrested in connection with a suspected 'shooting' incident in South Ham on Monday (May 31) has been released with no further action.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:34:33 +0100
Forensic police at the scene in Oakridge after incident
There is a heavy police presence in Oakridge tonight following an earlier incident in Taverna Close.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:28:50 +0100
London teen in court over alleged drug dealing in Basingstoke
A LONDON teenager has been charged with drug dealing in Basingstoke.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:16:19 +0100
Basingstoke man accused of dodging rail fare
A BASINGSTOKE man has been accused of failing to pay his train fare.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:12:26 +0100
Tributes to Hampshire father killed in crash with lorry on M3
A SOUTHAMPTON father-of-two who died after colliding with a lorry on the M3 have paid tribute to him.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:09:14 +0100
Car breaks down outside AA head office in Basingstoke
ONE motorist had a stroke of luck afternoon after their car broke down outside the AA's headquarters.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:21:15 +0100
Fourth crash in two days at Black Dam roundabout
It happened just hours after a driver received life changing injuries in the same spot.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:37:07 +0100
Basingstoke woman banned from driving
A WOMAN from Brighton Hill has been banned from driving after failing to respond to a police request.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:21:44 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Calls for 'dangerous' roundabout to be fixed
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out Thursday (June 3).

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:09:06 +0100
'Words can't express our heartache'
THE family of a bright student who took his life after learning he had failed his second year at university via email have said they are "distraught and heartbroken" over his passing.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:17:18 +0100
Covid-19 updates: Indian Variant found in Basingstoke and hotspots emerge
THE final stage of the Government’s road map is fast approaching but doubt is beginning to be cast over June 21.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:45:30 +0100
'This means so much to me'
A BASINGSTOKE mum has been left overwhelmed by emotion after two Good Samaritans helped her find the pendant from her late nan's precious necklace.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:57:28 +0100
Abandoned Staffie helps Hampshire police sniff out danger
Roxy was found abandoned four years ago but recently worked at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:42:09 +0100
Driver 'shook up' after crash on A30 in Old Basing
DRIVERS have been warned to avoid a road in Basingstoke after a road traffic incident.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:59:12 +0100
Black Dam roundabout crash: Long queues with car on side
There are long queues through Black Dam roundabout this morning after a car was flipped onto its roof.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:37:34 +0100
Black Dam roundabout crash: Driver has life changing injuries
A DRIVER has received life changing injuries after a car flipped onto its side at Black Dam roundabout this morning.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:08:15 +0100
The reality of the people cuckooed by county lines drug gangs
The grim living conditions of vulnerable people exploited by drug gangs has been revealed.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:59:50 +0100
Frazer Brabant murder investigation: Two more arrests
TWO more people have been arrested as police continue to investigate the murder of a Basingstoke father.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:28:43 +0100
South Ham residents startled by gunshots
Residents of South Ham have described the moment they claim they heard 'gun shots' yesterday evening.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:10:37 +0100
Dibley Close park cordoned off by police
Police are standing guard in South Ham this morning following an incident last night.



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