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Basingstoke Gazette

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Historic properties for up for sale in Hampshire
Hampshire is home to hundreds of quaint listed building just waiting to be purchased.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Schools in Hampshire rated 'inadequate' or 'requires improvement' by Ofsted
According to the latest ratings, 13 secondary schools in Hampshire have been rated as 'requires improvement' or ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:30:37 +0100
Nine staff at The Angel test positive for Covid
NINE employees from a Basingstoke pub are isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:47:09 +0100
33 schools record positive Covid cases in Basingstoke
THERE has been an almost 100 per cent increase in Covid cases in Basingstoke and Deane over the last week, figures show.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Preston Candover Old Church of St Mary holds many secrets
Preston Candover lies on the B3046 on the southern edge of the catchment area for The Basingstoke Gazette. It is not often mentioned as part of Basingstoke history, but I would like to highlight a particularly interesting small church in the heart of...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
90s photos from Basingstoke's infamous Martine's nightclub
We have picked out seven photos from the 90s featuring Basingstoke's infamous nightclub Martine's. 

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Man, 53, avoids prison after encouraging '14-year-old girl' to perform sexual act on online chat rom
A BASINGSTOKE father-of-three who encouraged a police decoy he thought was a 14-year-old girl to perform a sex act on herself has avoided going to prison.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:24:03 +0100
3 electric car chargers installed in Whitchurch and Overton
New electric car chargers have been installed in Whitchurch and Overton as part of plans to promote electric vehicles.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:10:37 +0100
The Bishop of Winchester Tim Dakin announces retirement
THE Bishop of Winchester has announced his retirement after 'stepping back' for months.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:25:21 +0100
Basingstoke mum launches business wellbeing workshops
TWO business coaches have joined forces to help improve the wellbeing of workers post-pandemic.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:45:42 +0100
PCC Donna Jones appointed national lead for victims
Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said that “more needs to be done” to support victims of crime as she was appointed to support them last week.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
GP patient survey reveals the best and worst practices
RESULTS from the annual survey of patients on all aspects of their GP have been published.

Sat, 17 Jul 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.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The heat is on: together, we can prevent water shortages
When the temperature rises, so does people’s water use. But if we all use too much at once, there won’t be enough to go round. While Southern Water works to keep taps and toilets flowing this summer, you can help by using only what you need.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 18:29:11 +0100
Man on trial accused of raping girl, 16, in his caravan claims sex was consensual
A BASINGSTOKE man on trial accused of raping a vulnerable teenager in his static caravan has claimed the sex was consensual, a court has heard.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:26:37 +0100
Basingstoke areas with highest and lowest vaccine coverage
Two-thirds of people in Basingstoke and Deane have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:51:15 +0100
'Major improvement' needed after Horris Hill school rated one for food hygiene
A private school has been given a one out of five, food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:07:15 +0100
Asbestos-related cancer claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people in Hampshire
Asbestos-related cancer has claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people in Hampshire over almost four decades, new figures reveal.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:16:53 +0100
Whitty Covid warning: ‘We could get into trouble again’
The Government’s top medic has warned the number of people in hospital with coronavirus could reach “quite scary” levels within weeks.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:45:12 +0100
Outdoor pools and lidos in Hampshire perfect for a swim 
Pack up your swim trunks and sun cream and head down to make the most out the sunshine and fresh air.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Secret beaches across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:59:43 +0100
Face mask rules in supermarkets ahead of ‘Freedom Day'
Supermarkets in the country have introduced their own guidelines about face coverings- here are all the updates we have from them so far.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Shane Illsley: Parents of victim feel 'let down' by sentence
THE PARENTS of a child who was groomed and sexually assaulted by a Bramley man has hit out at the court for letting him "get away with it".

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:43:48 +0100
GP reception staff off sick after experiencing abuse from patients
The Camrose, Gillies and Hackwood Partnership, has changed their automated phone message to encourage patients to be kind.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:55:12 +0100
Face coverings 'recommended' in Festival Place
Festival Place say they will to continue to advise customers to wear a mask despite restrictions easing on Monday.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:11:15 +0100
Weekend weather: Basingstoke to be hotter than Bali
The temperature will top popular tourist spots including Bali, Naples and Prague

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:14:05 +0100
10,000 Basingstoke residents "should not meet indoors" when restrictions ease
Almost 10,000 vulnerable residents in Basingstoke and Deane are still advised not to meet friends and family inside from next week

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:13:41 +0100
Fujitsu investigates after racist tweet about England footballers
A Basingstoke company has launched an investigation after a racist tweet was allegedly posted by a staff member following England's Euro 2020 defeat.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:55:49 +0100
Waterstones still encourage shoppers to wear face coverings
A BASINGSTOKE book shop will continue to "encourage" its customers to wear face coverings and observe social distancing in its stores, even once legal limits are removed next week.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Cranbourne School forced to postpone prom over Covid fine fear
A SCHOOL who painstakingly arranged a Covid-safe prom has been forced to reschedule its event after being warned it could be fined by police.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:43:07 +0100
Teenager was murdered while on holiday with friends in Zante
THOUGHTS are with the family of a Tadley teenager who was stabbed to death on holiday 10 years ago this week.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:24:26 +0100
Cast of TV series arrive at Mountbatten House in Basing View
THE cast and crew of a new television series being filmed in Basingstoke were photographed arriving at the set yesterday.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:55:10 +0100
Basingstoke burglar escaped jail in bid to move prison
A PROLIFIC criminal who escaped prison by climbing over a wall was found asleep in a crashed and stolen car in Basingstoke.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton Hill roundabout: Basingstoke council to give away land
BASINGSTOKE council will hand over some of its land to the county council for free in order to facilitate improvement works to Brighton Hill roundabout.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:06:20 +0100
Charges could be dropped against alleged sex offender, 99
THE case of a 99-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting two children is expected to go before the Attorney General.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:56:50 +0100
Hospital trust will require visitors to wear a face mask
THE trust which runs Basingstoke hospital has announced that it will remain compulsory to wear a face mask in its hospitals after July 19 when Covid rules are relaxed.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:56:15 +0100
Stagecoach driver from Southampton to appeal jail sentence
A SOUTHAMPTON bus driver who ploughed into a railway bridge injuring scores of children plans to appeal his jail sentence.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:46:48 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Safety fears after girl, 10, struck by car
Here's a look at what you can expect from this week's edition of the Gazette, out tomorrow (Thursday, July 15).

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:24:40 +0100
VIVID announces project offering long-term accommodation in Basingstoke
A BASINGSTOKE-BASED housing association has announced it will acquire five homes in Basingstoke to house people who are homeless following the temporary arrangements of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:31:24 +0100
Driving with hay fever could land you with a £5,000 fine
Motorists who suffer with hay fever could be slapped with a huge fine and penalty points this summer.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:09:22 +0100
Lambda variant- how dangerous is the coronavirus strain?
The World Health Organisation say the lambda variant has been found in 29 countries so far and some cases have been confirmed in the UK.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Beech Way planning application rejected because of 1.7m fence
The proposal to convert the land ancillary to 28 Beech Way to a residential site was turned down at a development control meeting

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:19:31 +0100
Basingstoke hospital patient: 'Wear a mask to keep me safe'
A BASINGSTOKE hospital patient has joined calls encouraging the public to continue wearing their masks when they are no longer mandatory.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:29:42 +0100
Police hunting for woman after pensioner assaulted in Popley
POLICE have released an image of a woman they want to speak to after a pensioner was assaulted in Basingstoke.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:24:06 +0100
Girl, 10, taken to hospital after being hit by a car
A GIRL was taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside a Basingstoke primary school yesterday.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:49:06 +0100
Teen, 16, charged after being found with BB gun at weekend
A teenager from Basingstoke who was caught with a BB gun will appear in court later this month.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:02:34 +0100
Pictured: Shane Illsley groomed girl but escapes jail
This is the 24-year-old man who escaped a jail sentence after grooming an underage girl before going on to sexually abuse her.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:51:16 +0100
Walk-in Covid vaccines available in Basingstoke today
Basingstoke residents wishing to get a Covid vaccine are able to walk-in to a number of clinics without an appointment from today.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
No major sports projects found for government grant
The council have not identified any major sports infrastructure projects to apply for government funding for, a senior councillor has said.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:33:44 +0100
Castle Hill School: Calls for action after child hit by car
A councillor is calling for action after a ten-year-old girl and an adult were struck by a car outside Castle Hill Primary School.



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