There was one silver lining, however...

We are beginning to look like a third-world country with uncut grass, overgrown hedgerows, and rubbish strewn around.

A PLAN to build 2,500 homes in countryside to the south of Basingstoke has been dealt a major blow after the council determined there were "fundamental concerns".

THE community has rallied to support a popular Basingstoke DJ who is recovering from Covid after becoming seriously ill.

A KINGSCLERE dance school could be forced to shut its doors as the council prepares to sell off the building it runs from.

BASINGSTOKE residents have expressed their concerns at the news that flats could be built on the town's major shopping centre.

A FATHER’S cannabis operation was discovered in the loft of his Basingstoke home by firefighters responding to reports of flooding.

HUNDREDS of Basingstoke residents have had experiences with nightmare neighbours, new data reveals.

Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” Hampshire paramedic who passed away at home from an accidental overdose.

Scouts from across the southern counties joine together in a mammoth volunteering effort at CarFest South at Laverstoke Park Farm over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Four Afghan families are set to be re-homed in Basingstoke and Deane initally, the council has confirmed.

A care home has been given a one out of five, food hygiene rating and has been label ‘inadequate’ by the CQC following recent inspections.

THE leader of a political party is visiting Basingstoke this September to speak at a branch fundraising event.

A CONTROLLING man who beat up his girlfriend, threatened to set light to her hair and held a knife against her throat has been jailed.

Large swathes of the country may see their last glimpses of summer weather for the year this week.

The C.1.2 strain was detected by scientists in South Africa in May this year and is thought to have the potential to evade coronavirus vaccines.

Viewers will need to retune their televisions to update them with the change, keeping TV channels and the TV guide up to date.

THE COUNCIL has taken the decision to close down the majority of its ‘bring bank’ recycling sites.

A campaigner has said she is "very happy" after the council decided to revoke planning consent for an Amazon warehouse.

A TAXI driver from North Hampshire is among those dead after an attack at Kabul airport last week.

WITCHES, fairies, mermaids and even a dragon are just some of the mythical creatures rumoured to have lived in Hampshire.

Here is the full list of new Netflix content in September including Money Heist, Sex Education and Schumacher.

The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.

TWO men caught trying to steal scrap metal in Barton Stacey have been ordered to undertake unpaid work as punishment.

The husband of a former mayor has taken on a daring wing walk, raising almost £1,000 for charity.

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”.

A Greenpeace protester has targeted Basingstoke branches of Tesco with a poster campaign, emblazoned with the words “Tesco destroys forests for meat”.

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.

A debate about Basingstoke’s nightlife in 2021 has got the town talking about the many clubs and pubs which have since long gone.

Near The Queens College Arms on the A340 is a jewel of a building – Pamber Priory.

It’s a trend that stretches back over 40 years but continues to grow, year by year.

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.

THE borough council spent more than £70,000 on public funerals during the last year, figures reveal.

The monthly theme for Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club for August was night photography.

BASINGSTOKE hospital has seen a “significant” increase in the number of patients with Covid in recent months.

INFORMATION leaked on the government’s new hospital programme has raised questions as to whether Basingstoke will be given a new hospital building.

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.

Support services for victims of sexual and domestic abuse in Hampshire will receive extra money following successful applications for national funds.

Dozens of residents have called on town planners to improve Basingstoke’s nightlife prompted by an opinion piece by a frustrated student.

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.

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.

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.