Basingstoke Gazette
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000New figures show astonishing £521 cut to pupil funding in Hampshire
NEW figures show children in Hampshire have faced deep cuts to their education with the government accused of ignoring the South East in its bid for 'levelling up'.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke woman punished for assaulting emergency workers
Community order for 27-year-old man
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire County Council installing plant-based bollards
SINCE ancient times, sugar has been one of mankind’s hottest commodities.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Cutting speed limit to 20mph is unnecessary and an excessive restriction
DEAR Editor, Cllr Sean Dillow (Gazette, January 27) wants to cut speed limits on roads "across the whole town" and long term "particularly outside schools" from 30mph to 20mph.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bright spells and frost possibly: This week's local weather forecast
High pressure will build over France and Spain during the coming days. And this is good news for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight during the week ahead because it signals a relatively mild spell of weather for both counties. Putting more detail on wha...
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Educating the nation’s youth for 150 years
It has only been over the past 150 years that education has been available to the masses.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000How to get six months of Apple Music for free through EE
There's a method involving an EE Smart Plan that can help you get Apple Music for free
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Red Letter Days launches Valentine’s Day gift guide – How to buy
Romance is in the air as Red Letter Days has launched its Valentine’s Day gift guide including everything from Bungee jumps to spa retreats.
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Best Valentine's Day dine-in meals from Nando's to tapas kits - How to buy
A Valentine's Day dinner from the comforts of your own house can be just as romantic than an expensive fine dining restaurant. Get the best bundle deals meal kits at MuscleFood.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:51:25 +0000Hackwood Road roundabout crash: Driver taken to hospital
A DRIVER has been taken to hospital following a collision in Basingstoke in which a car overturned.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:47:57 +0000Basingstoke has one of the highest Covid infection rates in the UK
BASINGSTOKE has one of the highest Covid infection rates in the UK, according to recent figures.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:59:43 +0000Where potholes have been reported in Basingstoke recently
HAMPSHIRE is the second worst place in the country for the number of potholes reported, research shows.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:49:44 +0000Test Valley Golf Club redevelopment plans submitted
A MAJOR redevelopment of a golf club near Overton to secure its future has been unveiled as a plans have been submitted.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:47:39 +0000Tributes paid to former Mayor of Basingstoke Gerald Traynor
A FORMER mayor of Basingstoke and a long-serving councillor for South Ham has died.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:13:06 +0000Basingstoke climate change plan ranks second in Hampshire
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council's climate change plan has ranked second in Hampshire, new figures reveal.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:51:56 +0000Pizza Express temporarily closed in Festival Place
A BASINGSTOKE pizza restaurant has been closed for the last two days.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:12:07 +0000Thrilling murder mystery show in Basingstoke
A THRILLING retelling of a real-life murder mystery is heading to Basingstoke.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:28:55 +0000UK weather: Met Office issue snow update with cold front 'marching' towards UK
The Met Office claim a cold front is “marching” towards the UK.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:46:48 +0000Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation
The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:27:04 +0000Cruse Basingstoke bereavement walk
A BEREAVEMENT charity is organising a special walk after noticing an increase in demand for support since the Covid-19 pandemic started.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:56:03 +0000Basingstoke Station gets Welcome Hosts from SWR
The new service is coming to Basingstoke after a successful trial at selected stations since September 2020.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:25:13 +0000Myprotein and Hotel Chocolat reveal chocolate Easter egg for 2022 - how to get yours
MyProtein and Hotel Chocolat have joined forces to create a limited-edition Easter egg this year.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:24:35 +0000Valentine's Day 2022: Moonpig launch range of body heat reactive cards
The Moonpig cards are described as 'cheeky' in nature
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:53:02 +0000Best weekend breaks for couples escaping the city this Valentine's Day
If you’re looking to escape the city on a romantic getaway with your other half here are some easy to access suggestions.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:35:15 +0000Prince Harry shares his experience of 'burnout' with Serena Williams
The duke admitted he had used a mental health service himself and spoke regularly with his 'coach'.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000Queen's Corgi interrupts Jubilee memorabilia viewing
A display of memorabilia from the golden and platinum jubilees was being viewed by the Queen at the time
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:21:02 +0000Boris Johnson 'backs' call for 'Thank Holiday' in honour of Queen
It is understood the Prime Minister and his wife, Carrie Johnson, are “highly supportive” of the proposed “Thank Holiday”.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:49:22 +0000Basingstoke leisure park consultation to launch later this month
RESIDENTS will soon be able to have their say on plans for the future of Basingstoke’s leisure park, including a vision for the popular Aquadrome.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:11:26 +0000Parents react to failings at Basingstoke's maternity unit
PARENTS reacted with shock to the news that Basingstoke hospital’s maternity department has been told to improve by the Care Quality Commission.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:40:37 +0000Energy price cap increase: Martin Lewis issues latest advice amid £1,971 price hike
The energy regulator announced the new energy bill price cap will rise by 54 per cent per cent from April.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:17:23 +0000Campaigners concerns over changes to face masks
THE end of compulsory face masks could be the start of an ‘environmental nightmare’ warn campaigners.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:23:35 +0000Pop-up Doughnut Time stall comes to Basingstoke
A DOUGHNUT stall has landed in Festival Place and there are dozens of different flavoured treats to choose from.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:11:59 +0000Basingstoke council's opposition react after leader resigns
OPPOSITION council leaders have reacted to news that the leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has resigned from his position.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Celia Hensman hopes to increase disabled representation
A RESIDENT from Whitchurch is hoping to increase disabled representation in politics after being born with a rare connective tissue disorder.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000Bison hit the road this weekend
The Basingstoke Bison are on the road this weekend with trips to Swindon and Leeds, writes Graham Merry.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:23:09 +0000Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Thursday, February 3
Check out what you can pick up in the stores this week.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:05:34 +0000RAF jets scrambled to track 'unidentified aircraft' approaching UK
Typhoon jets have been sent to respond to the aircraft approaching the United Kingdom.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:48:41 +0000Basingstoke and Deane council leader Ken Rhatigan resigns
THE LEADER of Basingstoke and Deane Borough council has resigned from his position this morning.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:27:18 +0000Paper preview: CQC finds patients safety at risk
BASINGSTOKE’S maternity unit has been told to make improvements after whistleblowers raised fears that midwives were too exhausted to keep patients safe because of low staffing levels.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Top orchestra head to Basingstoke this month
A POPULAR orchestra will be joined by a top violinist later this month at The Anvil for an exciting evening of entertainment.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:01:28 +0000Queen Elizabeth's way of eating burgers revealed by royal chef
Queen Elizabeth may be a royal but her Royal Highness still craves burgers like the rest of us, her former chef has revealed.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:54:05 +0000Asda is selling a heart shaped pizza for Valentine’s Day – but you’ll have to be quick
It’s just under two weeks until Valentine’s Day and if you’re sick of the heart shaped advertising then you may want to look away now.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:06:00 +0000Sky launches new superfast broadband package - How to sign up
Sky Broadband has launched a new fibre broadband package, Superfast 35. See what's included and how you can sign up.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:20:16 +0000Basingstoke double murder: Stanley Elliott to stand trial from Monday
THE trial of a man accused of murdering a Basingstoke couple at their home on Father’s Day last year will begin on Monday (February 7).
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:27:09 +0000Basingstoke schoolgirl's petition leads to school sports change
CAMPAIGNERS fighting for gender equality in school sports have made a step forward in their mission after the House of Lords recommended that guidance should be issued to schools.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:53:51 +0000Vets warn dog owners after cases of Alabama Rot reported
DOG owners are being warned to remain vigilant after the first two cases of deadly disease Alabama Rot have been reported this year.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:51:56 +0000McDonald's announce seven new items being added to the menu today
As football fans searched social media for the latest transfer dealings late on transfer deadline day, McDonald’s shared a late signing of its own.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:50:46 +0000Festival Place backs deaf awareness campaign
FESTIVAL Place is backing a deaf awareness campaign to encourage retailers to learn how to better communicate with the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:35:44 +0000Aspiring teachers encouraged to come forward this year
THE DIRECTOR of a programme that trains teachers is encouraging residents to sign up for this year's course as “teaching is more important than ever”.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:27:55 +0000Basingstoke secure back-to-back wins at South Park
Basingstoke produced a battling performance to come away with three hard-earned points as Brad Wilson’s early goal secured the win away at South Park.