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Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
How the Camrose became the home of Basingstoke Town FC
The CAMROSE ground has been through several controversies in the past few years. But there used to be a time when it was not a football ground. This is the story of how the Camrose became the home of the Basingstoke Town football club.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
In the courts: Man admits town centre window smashing spree
A man who broke multiple windows in Basingstoke town centre has appeared in court.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Women stole £300 of items from H&M in Festival Place
TWO women stole nearly £300 of items from H&M in Festival Place, a court has been told.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:42:53 +0100
Basingstoke councillor's son denies illegal firearm charge
The son of a Basingstoke councillor has denied illegally possessing an antique pistol after being summoned to court following an anti-terror raid.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:58:48 +0100
Rooksdown counter terror probe: Streets eerily quiet one day on
Streets that were cordoned off by counter terror police yesterday are eerily quiet one day on.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:55:33 +0100
Rooksdown: Simon Tustain charged with firearm offence
A man from Basingstoke has today (10/9) been charged with a firearm offence.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:54:08 +0100
Hampshire magistrate of 12 years on 'fascinating' experience
"We are an unsung national treasure."

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:39:20 +0100
North Hampshire MPs vote in favour of social care plans
North Hampshire's MPs have voted in favour of plans that will see National Insurance rise to fund health and social care.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:43:08 +0100
Isle of Wight Festival 2021 lineup: See who is playing each night
The Isle of Wight festival returns for 2021, with acts such as Liam Gallagher, Snow Patrol and Duran Duran.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:55:09 +0100
Isle of Wight Festival 2021 ferry timetables for Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel
Ferry timetables for Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel Isle of Wight ferry services to the Isle of Wight Festival.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:28:42 +0100
Rooksdown: Counter terror police arrest Basingstoke man
COUNTER terrorism police have arrested a Basingstoke man on suspicion of making or possessing explosives as officers search a flat in Rooksdown.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:00:35 +0100
Rooksdown terror investigation: Police chief offers reassurance
The district commander for Basingstoke has reassured residents after a man was arrested in a counter terror investigation.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:59:58 +0100
Bomb disposal unit deal with 'suspicious incident' in Rooksdown
Emergency services dealing with an incident in Rooksdown

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:07:56 +0100
Basingstoke's empty shop crisis: Vacant units at all-time high
THE number of empty shops in Basingstoke has reached an all-time high, a Gazette investigation can reveal.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:34:21 +0100
Bomb disposal officers search Rooksdown flats
Pictures show bomb disposal teams searching a block of flats in Rooksdown as part of a counter terror operation.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:45:07 +0100
Counter terror investigation launched after Rooksdown search
Counter terror police have launched an investigation after they arrested a Basingstoke man and searched a block of flats in Rooksdown.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:15:35 +0100
Councillor responds to ‘ongoing incident’ in Rooksdown
A WARD councillor for Rooksdown has called on residents to ‘follow police advice’ after officers and a bomb disposal team descended on a residential street.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:28:03 +0100
Residents kept in the dark as bomb disposal team descends on Rooksdown street
RESIDENTS of a Rooksdown street have expressed their confusion and concern after witnessing several police officers and a bomb disposal team carry out an ongoing investigation today (September 9).

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:22:17 +0100
Mountbatten House purchased in £236 million acquisition
A GRADE II listed building that is one of the most iconic in Basingstoke has been purchased as part of a £236 million acquisition.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:43:08 +0100
Isle of Wight Festival 2021: When it is, how to buy tickets
The Isle of Wight Festival is back for 2021 with famous faces such as Tom Jones, Becky Hill and James Arthur.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:58:25 +0100
Paper preview: London Overspill 2.0 - new plans spark fury
BASINGSTOKE could be set to take on more overspill housing from the capital as it has emerged council officials have been meeting to discuss “housing needs in London”.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:48:45 +0100
Basingstoke retail units in lie empty in Festival Place and top of town
The number of empty shops in Basingstoke, has reach an all-time high.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:57:41 +0100
New planning application for Basingstoke's Amazon warehouse
A NEW planning application for a controversial storage and distribution centre for online giant Amazon is now open for public consultation.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:20:39 +0100
Alex Hicken: Gym coach no longer employed by Basingstoke club
A FORMER Team GB athlete convicted of sexually abusing a vulnerable intoxicated woman no longer works for Basingstoke Gymnastics Club.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:41:13 +0100
Police appeal issued after ‘naked man’ spotted in Highclere woodlands
POLICE are appealing for information after a “suspicious man exposing himself” was spotted in Highclere woodlands.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:57:01 +0100
Leisure park redevelopment: Public shut out of update
THE PUBLIC were shut out of an important update on the leisure park debacle this week.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:06:47 +0100
Hampshire Chamber slams national insurance hike at ‘critical point’ for businesses
HAMPSHIRE’S business support network has spoken out against government plans for a national insurance rise to help fund health and social care provision.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:09:43 +0100
Planning Applications: Who wants to build in your street
THE GAZETTE regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:51:01 +0100
Author Karen Hamilton to give talk to cancer patients
AN INTERNATIONAL bestselling author will deliver a virtual talk to patients at a cancer charity next week.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:28:03 +0100
Inspire awards 2021: Two days left to enter
Businesses from across North Hampshire are being urged to enter the Inspire Business Awards this week to ensure that they don’t miss the opportunity.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:37:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's issue E10 fuel warning to UK drivers
As of September 1, E10 fuel will replace E5 as the standard petrol sold in the UK.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:18:54 +0100
Basingstoke council get update on leisure park debacle
Basingstoke council is to receive an update on the leisure park debacle as its ruling cabinet meets.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:44:02 +0100
Maria Miller: Housing plan must keep Basingstoke great
Basingstoke's MP has said the town has "more than played our part" in building new homes.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:54:06 +0100
A303 Andover crash: Families of three killed pay tribute
The families of three people killed in a collision with a lorry on the A303 near Andover have paid tribute to their loved ones.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:40:18 +0100
Maria Miller on future housing in Basingstoke
We all have a responsibility to future generations to plan carefully how our community develops. But we know many communities across Britain have not built enough new homes in recent decades, leaving too many struggling to own or rent a home for them...

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:49:50 +0100
Boris Johnson set to reveal long-awaited social care reform plans to MPs
The PM first made a commitment to fix social care when he was elected in 2019.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:02:59 +0100
Petition launched to save Swan Street, Kingsclere dance school
A PETITION has been launched to save the home of a dance school which is threatened with redevelopment.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:57:48 +0100
A303 Andover crash: Tribute paid to recovery truck driver
He brought "a smile and sunshine to everyone he met".

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:40:26 +0100
PICTURES: The Legends Festival at War Memorial Park
MUSIC enthusiasts from across Basingstoke and beyond flocked to War Memorial Park last weekend for a chance to celebrate their legends.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:06:04 +0100
Case dropped against lorry driver accused of causing A34 crash
A LORRY driver accused of driving without due care and attention has had his case dismissed after prosecutors failed to provide any evidence.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:10:17 +0100
Letter: Basingstoke Town FC's choice for new sponsors
It's okay to talk-the-talk, but as football managers often say, "we do our talking on the pitch". Perhaps they should do theirs in the boardroom.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:09:54 +0100
Five community projects receive £10k donation from Sovereign
A BASINGSTOKE housing association has donated almost £10,000 to a raft of charities and community projects across the region.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:13:25 +0100
October lockdown plans 'drawn up' by government - list of restrictions
The government has reportedly drawn up plans for another lockdown in October.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:57:22 +0100
Basingstoke Ladies Choir returns for rehearsals
MEMBERS of a Basingstoke choir have been singing their hearts out together once again after meeting for the first time in 18 months.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:30:00 +0100
The Coffee Shop in Sherfield on Loddon is Café of the Year
The Coffee Shop gathered the most votes from our readers.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:41:40 +0100
Basingstoke ice skaters steal the show in Milton Keynes
Basingstoke ice skaters won one first-place, one second-place, and three third-places.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:18:55 +0100
Council leader: Basingstoke will not take London overspill
Representatives of Basingstoke council held meetings with the local authority in the capital to discuss taking London overspill housing, it has been claimed at a public meeting.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:49:57 +0100
Tadley man cycles 250 miles for Parkinson's UK
A TADLEY resident living with Parkinson's is set to cycle 250 miles in a fundraising bid.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:15:00 +0100
Gazette and Advertiser Retailer of the Year
INDEPENDENT stores, stockists, charity shops and specialist products – Basingstoke has it all.

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:03:48 +0100
Sarah Harding's death inspires passionate warning from ITV GMB's Dr Hilary
Sarah Harding's mother Marie announced the death on Instagram and described her “beautiful” daughter as “a bright shining star”.



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