Basingstoke Gazette
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:05:53 +0100Amazon warehouse: Campaigner happy as council set to re-run meeting
A campaigner has said she is "very happy" after the council decided to revoke planning consent for an Amazon warehouse.
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:25:57 +0100Hampshire's Mohammad Niazi among dead in Kabul airport attack
A TAXI driver from North Hampshire is among those dead after an attack at Kabul airport last week.
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:06:31 +0100Dragons, fairies and mermaids: Folklore, fables and tales from across Hampshire
WITCHES, fairies, mermaids and even a dragon are just some of the mythical creatures rumoured to have lived in Hampshire.
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:05:32 +0100Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in September
Here is the full list of new Netflix content in September including Money Heist, Sex Education and Schumacher.
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:04:13 +01007 new Covid rules coming to schools in September
The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:59:09 +0100Metal thieves sentenced for Enviro Park Barton Stacey theft
TWO men caught trying to steal scrap metal in Barton Stacey have been ordered to undertake unpaid work as punishment.
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:43:45 +0100Dr Andy Taylor takes on daring wing-walk for charity
The husband of a former mayor has taken on a daring wing walk, raising almost £1,000 for charity.
Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:23:37 +0100Hospital trust identifies risks of new hospital project
THE trust which runs Basingstoke hospital has warned that plans to build a new hospital may not go ahead if it does not meet “NHS requirements”.
Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:47:19 +0100Greenpeace protester targets Basingstoke Tesco stores
A Greenpeace protester has targeted Basingstoke branches of Tesco with a poster campaign, emblazoned with the words “Tesco destroys forests for meat”.
Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100North Hampshire folk in London Extinction Rebellion protest
THINK about the future of your grandchildren and the next generation and get active, this is the message from a North Hampshire scientist who has taken to the streets to raise awareness about the climate crisis.
Sun, 29 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0100Basingstoke nightclub debate and the closed town clubs
A debate about Basingstoke’s nightlife in 2021 has got the town talking about the many clubs and pubs which have since long gone.
Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:30:00 +0100Pamber Priory, the 'alien' church from a French mother
Near The Queens College Arms on the A340 is a jewel of a building – Pamber Priory.
Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Word Up column: Are girls ‘just cleverer’ than boys?
It’s a trend that stretches back over 40 years but continues to grow, year by year.
Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Could ‘experiences’ be the answer to Basingstoke’s empty retail units?
THE coronavirus pandemic has seen Basingstoke town centre take a turn for the worse, with major retail units, such as Debenhams and John Lewis, currently lying empty.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:29:35 +0100Council paid for 88 public health funerals during last year
THE borough council spent more than £70,000 on public funerals during the last year, figures reveal.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100Camera Club night photos: When Basingstoke says Good Night
The monthly theme for Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club for August was night photography.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:49:23 +0100Increase in Covid patients admitted to Basingstoke hospital
BASINGSTOKE hospital has seen a “significant” increase in the number of patients with Covid in recent months.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:40:40 +0100Questions raised over new hospital plans for Basingstoke
INFORMATION leaked on the government’s new hospital programme has raised questions as to whether Basingstoke will be given a new hospital building.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:02:04 +0100Bubbles and face coverings no longer required in schools
COVID-19 measures in place for children returning to school in September have been announced by the county council and will see an end to bubbles and face coverings.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:50:53 +0100Funding for Hampshire domestic abuse and male rape support
Support services for victims of sexual and domestic abuse in Hampshire will receive extra money following successful applications for national funds.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100Basingstoke's nightlife needs improving, say residents
Dozens of residents have called on town planners to improve Basingstoke’s nightlife prompted by an opinion piece by a frustrated student.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Letters: Reaction to refugees, Manydown scandal and more
Letters to the editor from last week.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100This is when your bins will be collected over the August bank holiday
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.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:03:07 +0100NHS halts non-emergency blood tests due to supply issues
In a central alert released on Thursday, NHS England said there was a supply issue with blood test tubes and that it was likely the problem would get worse.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:13:48 +0100Public to be excluded from council update on £300m leisure park development scheme
AN update on the £300m development scheme at Basingstoke Leisure Park will be given to the council cabinet in private early next month.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:28:19 +0100Railings placed around Hampshire Hog in The Malls
Protective fences have been put up to stop people climbing over sculptures of colourful pigs intended to bring joy to Basingstoke.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:27:41 +0100Alex Hicken, 23, guilty of sexually assaulting drunk woman
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.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:03:24 +0100Illegal motorbikes cause nuisance around Basingstoke
Police have now increased their patrols in key locations to catch the nuisance bikers.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:30:29 +0100Tributes paid to recovery truck driver killed in A303 crash
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).
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:41:54 +0100Here’s how Basingstoke residents can help with collections for Afghan evacuees
BASINGSTOKE Voluntary Action (BVA) has set out details of how residents can support the collection efforts for Afghan evacuees.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:34:54 +0100Old Basing residents frustrated by 'mini power cuts' on residential street
A RESIDENTIAL street in Old Basing has experienced a 'mini power cut' this afternoon, causing frustration amongst occupants.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:28:39 +0100Cancer charity seeking brave volunteers with big hearts for skydive fundraiser
A BASINGSTOKE charity is looking for volunteers for its upcoming charity skydive.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:10:40 +0100A 99-year-old alleged sex offender may be unfit to plead
A 99-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting two children could be unfit to plead, a court has heard.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:07:08 +010056 further coronavirus cases in Basingstoke and Deane
A total of 13,238 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 in Basingstoke and Deane
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:29:59 +0100Stan Elliot set to enter plea in October
A MAN accused of the double murder of a Basingstoke couple is set to enter a plea in October.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:41:45 +0100Basingstoke couple brings world cuisine home
Paul, 38, and Hayley Richardson, 35, of Lower Brook Street in Basingstoke are two incredibly keen travel and food enthusiasts.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:24:23 +0100'Bank holiday delays could impact traffic in Basingstoke'
The AA is warning that bank holiday traffic could impact the roads in Andover and Basingstoke.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:33:44 +0100Owners desperate appeal after dog goes missing in South Ham
A dog owner has appealed to the public to help find her four-legged friend after he went missing on Monday.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:02:10 +0100Bank holiday road trips back to pre-pandemic levels
Overall UK roads will have to cope with 18.4 million cars on the move at some stage of the three days.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:16:46 +0100Free dog walking app GoWalkies available in Hampshire
A free dog walking app with big aspirations is now available in Hampshire.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:45:47 +0100CarFest and bank holiday: Roads clear after congestion
Live traffic and travel updates on the roads around North Hampshire and West Berkshire this bank holiday weekend
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:26:19 +0100Protest outside Basingstoke council over 'too many homes'
People across the borough are being called to join the protest at 5.30pm on Thursday, September 2
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:03:39 +0100Secret plans for flats at Festival Place
SECRET meetings have been held to discuss plans to convert part of Festival Place into new homes, The Gazette can exclusively reveal.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:34:57 +0100Eastrop cafe and boat hire reopen after closing because of Covid
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’.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:11:51 +0100Police investigating after photographer's camera damaged
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.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:08:11 +0100Rolex watch, locket, bracelet and earrings among items stolen in Buckskin burglary
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.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:45:31 +0100Tadley Lidl given green light after appeal
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.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:19:18 +0100Three dead in A303 crash near Andover as lorry driver arrested
We are appealing for witnesses after three people sadly died in a collision on the A303 yesterday (August 25) near Andover.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:55:38 +0100Nursery nurse, 32, holding street fundraiser for two Basingstoke charities
A BASINGSTOKE woman is holding a street fundraiser in aid of two town charities close to her heart.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:49:23 +0100August bank holiday weekend: Here's 7 affordable family activities
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.