Basingstoke Gazette
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:56:00 +0100Basingstoke police officer attempted murder trial delayed
A MAN accused of attempting to murder a police officer in Basingstoke will not face trial until October.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:34:39 +0100Pictured: Matthew Day stabbed ex-wife at Bramley home
A MAN who stabbed his ex-wife in a "traumatising" attack at their family home in a quiet Hampshire village has been pictured.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:35:55 +0100Veteran who served in Afghanistan ‘shocked and upset’ by Taliban takeover
A BASINGSTOKE army veteran who served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo has spoken out about the need for UK government action following the Taliban’s surge in power in recent days.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:30:30 +0100Man, 25, in hospital after double assault at Basingstoke train station on Saturday
TWO men were assaulted outside Basingstoke train station on Saturday night (August 14).
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:46:19 +0100Photos show Basingstoke devastated by WWII bombs in 1940
Basingstoke was fortunate during the World War II to suffer very little bomb damage in comparison to other Hampshire towns.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:42:52 +0100Basingstoke left shaken after being bombed during WWII
MUCH has been written about the days when Basingstoke was hit by German bombers 63 years ago, but what happened afterwards?
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:10:06 +0100Shaun Smith says his driving was reckless after A303 crash
Shaun Smith was unwilling to let the driver undertake him, so he sped up and was involved in a crash that left the other driver "lucky to be alive".
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:40:35 +0100Basingstoke dad-to-be gets set for London marathon challenge
A BASINGSTOKE dad-to-be will take on the London Marathon.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:48:20 +0100Remembering the 16 local soldiers who died in Afghanistan and Iraq
WITH the world's eyes on Afghanistan as the country has fallen under Taliban rule for the first time since they were removed from power by US-led forces in 2001, many families across the country and world continue to mourn their loved ones, lost in t...
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:12:34 +0100Basingstoke Festival of Transport returns this weekend
Basingstoke Festival of Transport (BFoT) will be held at War Memorial Park on Sunday, August 22.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:02:46 +0100Whitchurch locals object updated housing plans for The Lawn
Whitchurch residents remain firmly set against controversial plans to build nine houses in the town’s conservation area despite amendments to the proposals.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:49:55 +0100Downton Abbey now available to watch in full on Netflix
THE borough's very own Downton Abbey is now available to view in its entirety on Netflix UK and Ireland.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:56:23 +0100New Taco Bell restaurant to open in Basingstoke
A popular Mexican fast-food is set to open in Basingstoke.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:48:42 +0100Turners Butchers rated one for food hygiene
A Basingstoke butchers has been given a one out of five, food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:13:50 +0100Pop singer from Sherfield-on-Loddon, 20, releases debut single
A YOUNG singer-songwriter from Sherfield-on-Loddon has recently released her debut single, which is available to stream on all major music platforms.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:13:59 +0100What is happening in Afghanistan and how can I help?
Afghanistan is now under Taliban leadership after the military group took control of the capital city of Kabul.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:07:45 +0100Covid rule changes from today - do I have to self-isolate after 16th August?
From today, there will be changes to self-isolation guidance as the vaccine rollout gathers pace.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:57:01 +010021 Covid symptoms you should know about - even if you have the vaccine
Levels of coronavirus infection remain high across much of the UK, according to the latest data.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:56:13 +0100New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown despite vaccine rollout
Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:55:17 +0100Racehorse trainer Patrick Chamings enjoys a change of luck
WHEN your luck's out, it's out. Just ask Patrick Chamings and if he could talk, Spanish Star would no doubt concur.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:12:44 +0100Participants take part in Basingstoke Race for Life
A SEA of pink could be seen across Down Grange playing fields as people united in the fight against cancer at the Basingstoke Race for Life.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:01 +0100Hundreds of people took part in hospice Moonlight Walk
HUNDREDS of people dressed as superheroes took to the streets of Basingstoke last night to raise money for St Michael’s Hospice.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:30:51 +0100Hampshire Hospitals asks visitors to test for Covid
THE trust which runs Basingstoke hospital is asking everyone to test for Covid before visiting.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Samuel Rolfe has sentence appeal rejected
A MAN who consistently breached court orders and asked police to send him to prison has had his appeal against the length of his sentence rejected.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:44:38 +0100Festival Place Nando's closed after 'running out of stock'
A BASINGSTOKE branch of Nando’s had to close early yesterday after running out of stock.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100LETTERS: Parking charges, missing plaque and historic homes
Parking charges at Eastrop Park
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Summer holidays: What to do with kids for under £30?
We have rounded up seven day trips that will suit families wanting to spend just £30 or less this summer.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Wetherspoons in Hampshire ranked from best to worst
WERHERSPOONS pubs are known for their cheap priced drinks and food and unique historic buildings but it is hard to know which ones are the best
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Stonehenge tunnel: This could be the week the tide turned
This week’s column comes to you from splendid self-isolation having unwillingly found myself joining the government ‘pingdemic’.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:25:12 +0100Southampton park shut by police after potential animal poisonings
A SOUTHAMPTON park has been shut by police after animals were potentially poisoned.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Matthew Day jailed after stabbing ex-wife
A MAN who stabbed his ex-wife after learning she was in a relationship with another man has been jailed.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:50:46 +0100Red Arrows to fly over Basingstoke from Odiham tonight
THE Red Arrows are set to fly over Basingstoke this evening.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:12:08 +0100Couple to raise money for Sebastian's Action Trust in memory of son
A COUPLE whose son died aged eight are running this year’s London Marathon in his memory to raise money for a charity which has supported them.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:38:25 +0100Doner Kebab set to open in The Malls in Basingstoke
A FAST-FOOD chain which offers “healthy and nutritionally balanced” kebabs is set to open in Basingstoke.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:15:04 +0100Hampshire Hog sculpture vandalised by Eastrop Park
ONE of the 17 life-sized hogs created as part of a free art trail around Basingstoke has been vandalised just days after going on display when its tail was broken off.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:33:04 +0100Council working to reopen fountains near Eastrop Park
THE fountains near Eastrop Park are to remain closed after becoming damaged.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Basingstoke History: 113 glorious years of Costello school
The history of the Costello School goes back much before 1960s
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:27:19 +0100Power cut closes swimming and sports facilities at Aquadrome
THE swimming pool and gym at Basingstoke Aquadrome are closed this morning (Saturday, August 14) following a power cut.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100IN THE COURTS: The latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates
A MAN has been told to do unpaid work after he was convicted of assaulting a woman.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Revealed: The slowest housing markets in Hampshire
Unsurprisingly, after being stuck at home during the pandemic, the main reason people are looking to sell up in Hampshire is due to space.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100Jannik Vestergaard's farewell message ahead of Leicester move
JANNIK Vestergaard has taken to Instagram to say farewell to Saints, ahead of his imminent switch to Leicester City.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:47:38 +0100Basingstoke garden waste collections to be suspended again
GARDEN waste collections will be suspended again later this month.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:01:08 +0100Detective convicted of forgery over murder probe witness statement
A DETECTIVE has been convicted of forging signatures on a witness statement during a murder investigation into the brutal killing of a mother of five.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:29:52 +0100Stolen Dachshund and five puppies found at 'puppy farm' in Tadley
A DACHSHUND and her five babies have been recovered by police from a 'puppy farm' in tadley.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:42:16 +0100Head of HIPPOBAG company warns of removal dangers after Winklebury van overturn
THE managing director of a national rubbish removal firm has spoken out after one of his company’s products was involved in a road incident in Winklebury.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:37:07 +0100Old Basing nursery school celebrates 'outstanding' Ofsted rating as it marks its third anniversary
A BASINGSTOKE nursery is celebrating an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating as it marks its third anniversary.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:47:10 +0100Man slapped fined £2,483 after chopping down two trees
A MAN has been fined £2,483 for he illegally cut down two trees on his property.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:55:15 +0100Basingstoke's Cafe Giardino rated one for food hygiene
A CAFÉ in Festival Place has been given a one out of five, food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:58:38 +0100KFC issue urgent food warning to customers
The chicken connoisseurs provided an update on social media.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:36:20 +0100NHS Covid-19 app sees fewer people in Basingstoke told to self-isolate
Hundreds fewer people in Basingstoke and Deane were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app in the latest week, following a change aimed at cutting isolation alerts.