Basingstoke Gazette
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100Lloyds at Top of Town could become restaurant and flats
The former branch of Lloyds Bank at the Top of Town could be transformed into a restaurant and flats.
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100The best restaurants in Hampshire according to Tripadvisor
It’s fair to say Hampshire has a number of vibrant and diverse restaurants
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100Events taking place in Hampshire this September
The social calendar for September is looking hopeful as Hampshire residents readjust to life without restrictions
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:28:35 +0100Plans to turn former Eli Lilly HQ into warehouse revealed
PLANS to transform the former home of Eli Lilly have been revealed.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 20:00:49 +0100Festival Place Monsoon and Accessorize could reopen
THE Monsoon and Accessorize shop in Basingstoke looks set to reopen.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:46:44 +0100Simon Bound to push back on government housing targets
The council's deputy leader will "push back" on housing targets set by the government after complaints that too many houses will be built in Basingstoke and Deane.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:14:06 +0100Basingstoke Fire Station vaccine centre to close next week
BASINGSTOKE fire station vaccine site is set to close next week, it has been revealed.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:43:35 +0100Oakridge man fined after fly-tipping beds on residential street
A MAN who fly-tipped two beds on a residential street in Oakridge has been fined.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:47:12 +0100Residents protest plans for more housing in Basingstoke
Protestors held placards and banners protesting against the amount of housing planned for Basingstoke and Deane, moments before councillors debated the future housing strategy.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:30:07 +0100Father and son steal thousands of pounds worth of power tools to cover gas bill
A FATHER and son teamed up to steal thousands of pounds worth of power tools from private land across Amesbury and Tidworth to cover utility bills.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100Winner of Gazette and Advertiser Child of the Year contest
Mia emerged as the winner from a group of 21 adorable babies who were shortlisted for the final.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:03:26 +0100Punters slam The Angel Wetherspoon pub, rated worst in Hampshire
THIS Wetherspoon pub has been slammed for “scandalous service” “mean looking” staff and “dirty disgusting toilets”.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100Winner of Gazette & Advertiser Child of the Year contest
The Gazette and Advertiser Child of the Year contest’s winner for 10-18 months category is Alfie Stockley, aged 15 months.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:57:37 +0100Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury's issue urgent food recalls amid health warnings
Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury’s are among the supermarkets urging customers not to eat food items.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:53:54 +0100The full list of people eligible for third Covid vaccine dose
People considered to have had severe immunosuppression at the time of vaccination will be offered a third dose.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:47:08 +0100Dognapping to become criminal offence in England after pandemic spike
The Government’s plan to crackdown on dognappers will see pet abduction becoming a criminal offence.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:32:20 +0100Basingstoke Council debate future housing developments
Live updates as Basingstoke council debate future housing developments.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:18:18 +0100Basingstoke council to debate new housing locations
The locations of nearly 8,000 new homes that need to be built in Basingstoke and Deane by 2039 will be debated tonight.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:32:28 +0100The nine councillors discussing town centre housing behind closed doors
THE nine councillors, and two council officers, tasked with discussing the proposal of flats in Festival Place have been revealed.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:58:54 +0100A world of pure imagination for new Y7 pupils on first day
YEAR 7 pupils at a Basingstoke school had a first day of term like no other today (September 2) as they were transported to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:14:23 +0100Gazette and Advertiser Child of the Year winners announced
We are delighted to reveal the winners today from each age category - 0-9 months, 10-18 months, 19-36 months, and 3-6 years.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100Missing basingstoke dog Leon is reunited with owners
The search for a missing dog has come to an end, much to the relief of his owner
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:55:49 +0100Man fined more than £1,000 after fly-tipping on The Drove
A MAN has been fined for illegally dumping waste, including a Wendy house, a corner sofa and a child's bike.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:24:30 +0100Send us your back to school pictures
Pencils have been sharpened, lunchboxes retrieved from the back of the cupboard and shoes given a polish.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:07:12 +0100Sky Broadband down: Sky issue update on internet outage
The issues began on Wednesday night with more than 2,000 users reporting issues.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:52:44 +0100BBC TV Licence: Downing Street issue update on price increase
In February is was announced the cost of the annual TV Licence fee would increase from £157.50 to £159 from April 1 2021.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100ALL-ELECTRIC WITH A BMW M TWIST
BMW's i4 is an essential first step for the Munich maker into volume EV production. It's a mid-sized sports saloon aimed at the heart of the business segment, a car that incorporates all of the company's traditional brand values. And does so in a way...
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100OPEN FOR BUSINESS
BMW’s first generation ‘F33’-series 4 Series Convertible persevered with the neat metal-folding roof that had been used by its direct 3 Series Convertible predecessor. This open-topped ‘4’ aimed to offer a different option to Executive segm...
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100EXPLORE EVERY POSSIBILITY
A mid-sized 7-seat SUV is nothing new but one with a proper full-Hybrid engine that you don't have to plug-in very definitely is. That's what's on offer from Toyota's Highlander Hybrid. Does any car in this class make more sense than this one?
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:39:04 +0100Basingstoke council limit public access to meeting
The council is warning that it will have to limit access to a public meeting with large number of people expected to attend.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:15:38 +0100Co-ops in Basingstoke be equipped with F1 technology
TWO Co-operative stores in the Basingstoke area will welcome Formula 1 technology to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:50:21 +0100PAPER PREVIEW: Coach guilty of sex abuse
A BASINGSTOKE gymnastics coach has been convicted of sexually abusing a vulnerable intoxicated woman in an eight-hour ordeal.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:40:37 +0100Police appeal for witnesses after attempted burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of an attempted burglary in Preston Candover.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:27:49 +0100Thieves target off-road vehicles on online markets
BASINGSTOKE residents are being urged to be vigilant following reports of thefts of high value off-road motorcycles, quad-bikes and ATVs.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:32:58 +010013 vehicles broken into in Bramley areas in just 48 hours
There have been a number of vehicle break-ins in the area.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:34:05 +0100Letter: A ‘vivid’ plan to destroy a Winklebury park
Vivid held only one public meeting, more like a biased sales pitch attended by 3 per cent of the local Winklebury community.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:10:00 +0100Mating season is about to start for giant house spiders
Spider mating season is about to begin and people are already starting to spot the giant 15cm long spiders in their houses.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:07:00 +0100Good Morning Britain under fire from ITV viewers over Covid lockdown segment
Susanna Reid returned to the studio in Wednesday’s instalment of the ITV breakfast show after her annual summer break.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:09 +01003 new driving laws and rules coming into effect in September
Motorist heading out on the road will need to be aware of a number of changes coming this month.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:11:52 +0100Will Poulter among stars supporting anti-bullying event by The Diana Award
An anti-bullying event aims to get more people to join a pledge to put an end to bullying.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:36:40 +0100Reading Festival: Girl who lost part of finger on freak injury
There was one silver lining, however...
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:16:54 +0100'Basingstoke councillors should hang their heads in shame'
We are beginning to look like a third-world country with uncut grass, overgrown hedgerows, and rubbish strewn around.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:04:13 +0100Upper Swallick: Major blow for 2,500 homes near Cliddesden
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".
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:02:21 +0100Fundraiser set up to support DJ Leroy Wilson through Covid
THE community has rallied to support a popular Basingstoke DJ who is recovering from Covid after becoming seriously ill.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:57:47 +0100Dance school risk as council set to sell off its studio
A KINGSCLERE dance school could be forced to shut its doors as the council prepares to sell off the building it runs from.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:09:35 +0100Residents react to Festival Place flats proposals
BASINGSTOKE residents have expressed their concerns at the news that flats could be built on the town's major shopping centre.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:07:22 +0100Basingstoke father grew cannabis in loft to help head injury
A FATHER’S cannabis operation was discovered in the loft of his Basingstoke home by firefighters responding to reports of flooding.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:30:46 +0100‘Noisy neighbour’ data shows 707 noise complaints made in Basingstoke
HUNDREDS of Basingstoke residents have had experiences with nightmare neighbours, new data reveals.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:29:42 +0100Hampshire paramedic passed away after accidental overdose
Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” Hampshire paramedic who passed away at home from an accidental overdose.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:11:05 +0100Scouts volunteers lend a hand at successful CarFest event
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.