Letters to the editor from last week.

WHEN you're gearing up for a holiday, the last thing you need is to stress over changes to your weekly routine, including when to put your bin out.

WHEN you're gearing up for a holiday, the last thing you need is to stress over changes to your weekly routine, including when to put your bin out.

AN update on the £300m development scheme at Basingstoke Leisure Park will be given to the council cabinet in private early next month.

Protective fences have been put up to stop people climbing over sculptures of colourful pigs intended to bring joy to Basingstoke.

A gymnastics coach who bragged about planning to assault his victim has been found guilty of sexually abusing a woman during an eight-hour ordeal.

Police have now increased their patrols in key locations to catch the nuisance bikers.

TRIBUTES have been paid to one of the drivers who sadly lost his life in the fatal crash on the A303 near Andover on Wednesday (August 25).

BASINGSTOKE Voluntary Action (BVA) has set out details of how residents can support the collection efforts for Afghan evacuees.

A RESIDENTIAL street in Old Basing has experienced a 'mini power cut' this afternoon, causing frustration amongst occupants.

A BASINGSTOKE charity is looking for volunteers for its upcoming charity skydive.

A 99-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting two children could be unfit to plead, a court has heard.

A total of 13,238 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 in Basingstoke and Deane

A MAN accused of the double murder of a Basingstoke couple is set to enter a plea in October.

Paul, 38, and Hayley Richardson, 35, of Lower Brook Street in Basingstoke are two incredibly keen travel and food enthusiasts.

The AA is warning that bank holiday traffic could impact the roads in Andover and Basingstoke.

A dog owner has appealed to the public to help find her four-legged friend after he went missing on Monday.

Overall UK roads will have to cope with 18.4 million cars on the move at some stage of the three days.

A free dog walking app with big aspirations is now available in Hampshire.

Live traffic and travel updates on the roads around North Hampshire and West Berkshire this bank holiday weekend

People across the borough are being called to join the protest at 5.30pm on Thursday, September 2

SECRET meetings have been held to discuss plans to convert part of Festival Place into new homes, The Gazette can exclusively reveal.

A CAFÉ and boat hire facility in a Basingstoke park is expected to remain open for the rest of the summer holidays after closing because of ‘Covid reasons’.

A BASINGSTOKE photographer has been left shocked after he said a man kicked over his tripod and damaged his camera, which will cost thousands of pounds to replace.

A LARGE range of jewellery and valuables including a Rolex watch, a heart-shaped locket and gold medals have bee stolen in a burglary in Buckskin.

A NEW discount retail store is set to open in Tadley after the multistore chain successfully appealed against the council’s decision to reject its proposal.

We are appealing for witnesses after three people sadly died in a collision on the A303 yesterday (August 25) near Andover.

A BASINGSTOKE woman is holding a street fundraiser in aid of two town charities close to her heart.

The summer holidays are coming to an end but you might want to spend this bank holiday weekend doing the last few fun things with your kids.

Halfords’ ‘Bark & Ride’ specialist and Kennel Club Accredited Instructor have teamed up to share advice on keeping the nation’s dogs safe this bank holiday.

The number of coronavirus cases in Basingstoke and Deane increased by 218 over the weekend, official figures show.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following reports of an attempted burglary at a property on Winchester Road near Kingsclere.

The ambulance service for Basingstoke has been shortlisted as the NHS Trust of the Year in recognition of its work in the past year.

THE Gazette can exclusively reveal that secret meetings have been held over the future of housing in Basingstoke's town centre.

A GYMNASTICS coach accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was 'half awake' and unable to speak properly could have consented but might have 'forgotten about it the next day'.

A man accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman is said to have a ‘nature’ of being ‘overly flirtatious and sexual’ when drunk, a court has heard.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is set to make the announcement this week, which could open up more travel options for holidaymakers.

Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

McDonald’s customers have been dealt a blow as six popular items are axed from the menu.

A HISTORIC property is opening its grounds this August Bank Holiday weekend for a summer market.

The Inspire Business Awards are open for entries, but with the closing date of September 10 looming, it is time to get your entry in.

'As we head in to autumn/winter street lights have reverted to being switched off between the hours of 1am and 4am.'

This National Burger Day, 26 August 2021, you can get a free burger when you buy one at Hard Rock Café, the home of the American burger in London since 1971.

Basingstoke council has revoked its planning consent for an Amazon warehouse, it has been announced tonight.

THE future of a £300million project to rebuild Basingstoke Leisure Park could be at risk as both the developer and council are refusing to provide certainty it will go ahead, with plans described as "dead in the water".

According to the meeting agenda document, the council officers have recommended that the Upper Swallick project is problematic.

THE council ignored the view of parents and carers who offered their suggestions for a new children’s play area at War Memorial Park, the Gazette can reveal.

THE announcer for Basingstoke’s ice hockey team, the Bison, has said ‘we need scrutiny’ into the decision of the council to threaten legal action over ice rink repairs.

The family of a business owner who died after a private hospital 'missed an opportunity' say they have been left angry by the way patients with other illnesses were treated second to the coronavirus pandemic.

ONE of the 17 life-sized hogs which was vandalised has been permanently removed from the free art sculpture trail around Basingstoke after it was ripped from its plinth and thrown on the grass.