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Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:25:06 +0000
Bensons Beds wants to relocate to St Michael's Retail Park
A BED shop is looking to find a new home in Basingstoke as the owners of the retail park where it is located are planning to knock it down.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire police to crack down on driver mobile phone usage
HAMPSHIRE motorists are being urged not to use their mobile phones behind the wheel – one of the "main contributory causes of fatal collisions".

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Calls to raise profile of female genital mutilation in Hampshire
HAMPSHIRE'S police and crime commissioner has called for more support in raising the profile of Female Genital Mutilation.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:53:41 +0000
Alec Baldwin visits Alton high street as filming starts for new project
A HIGH street in Hampshire received a visit from a Hollywood actor this weekend as the star has reported started filming in the area.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Cllr Sean Dillow pleased as 20mph speed zones could be introduced
A COUNCILLOR who has been campaigning for safer roads is pleased 20mph speed zones could be introduced in Hampshire as a new review into the county’s roads begins.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:46:34 +0000
Kate Garraway among celebrities supporting Comic Relief with TK Maxx T-shirts
Kate Garraway, Rose Ayling-Ellis and Frankie Bridge are supporting this year's Comic Relief effort with T-shirts from TK Maxx.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:46:04 +0000
Valentine's Day stationery from Paperchase, Papier and more
We're rounded up some of the best Valentine's Day stationery from Paperchase, Papier and more.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:36:24 +0000
ITV Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell quits soap after 'difficult' decision
ITV bosses have confirmed they will leave the door open for the character’s return.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
How to recreate the Queen's look: most expensive jewellery revealed
The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, here are some of her most expensive jewellery looks and how you can recreate them.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:43:01 +0000
See inside quirky Airbnb including 'airship', windmill, and treehouse
If you are looking for a truly unique holiday in the UK, then look no further than these quirky Airbnb stays.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:42:52 +0000
Stanley Elliott trial: Couple 'savagely murdered' in Basingstoke home
A BASINGSTOKE couple were 'savagely' stabbed to death by someone they saw as a friend in their own home, a court was told.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:25:17 +0000
Rooksdown anti-terror operation: Simon Tustain to stand trial
Simon Tustain appears at Crown Court.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:29:51 +0000
Six-year-old Elliot to be saved from mould hell
FAMILY of a six-year-old boy on full-time Oxygen support is over the moon after a report by the Gazette helped them.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:25:24 +0000
Basingstoke council tax bills to be increased by £5 a year
The borough council is set to increase its portion of the council tax as part its budget proposals

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:57:39 +0000
More 20mph speed zones could be introduced across Hampshire
MORE 20mph speed zones could be introduced in Hampshire as a new review into the county’s roads begins.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:55:51 +0000
Recap: First day of Stanley Elliott murder trial
Good morning and welcome to our live blog where we will be bringing you updates from Winchester Crown Court as the trial of Stanley Elliott, accused of killing Geoffrey and Michelle Hibbert at their South Ham home on June 20, begins.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:18:17 +0000
Deputy Hampshire crime commissioner faces hearing for about 'offensive' comments
COMPLAINTS levelled against Hampshire’s deputy police and crime commissioner will be heard in private next week.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:56:59 +0000
Martin Lewis: Is it cheaper to switch heating on and off or leave it running?
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating after an energy price hike was announced in the UK today.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:39:25 +0000
Martyn Carroll benefits from apprenticeship scheme
A RESIDENT from Basingstoke said that an apprenticeship scheme will give him job opportunities he thought he would never have.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:43:49 +0000
BrewDog plans to open in Basingstoke in March
ICONIC pub chain BrewDog are planning to open at the end of March in Basingstoke shopping centre.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:57:18 +0000
Cllr Simon Bound becomes acting leader of Basingstoke and Deane Council
THE ACTING leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has said that his job now is to keep a “steady ship”.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Tinnitus sufferers call for biobank
Tinnitus sufferers are calling for renewed efforts to research and find cures for the hearing condition.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:30:00 +0000
Kate Middleton to read children's book on CBeebies Bedtime Stories
Kate Middleton will read Jill Tomlinson's book The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark on CBeebies Bedtime Stories.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:34:57 +0000
Pictured: Spectacular gun salutes mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee celebrations have started with a bang - see the dramatic pictures.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:51:35 +0000
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Post office rolls out commemorative 50p
Some 1.3 million coins are being made available on “limited release” at UK post offices.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:27:40 +0000
Boy on Oxygen support living in mould hell in South Ham
A MUM from South Ham is requesting her housing association to remove mould from her flat as early as possible

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Ten new schools set to open across Hampshire in the next four years
ALMOST a dozen new schools will be opened in Hampshire over the next four years.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
BCoT celebrated by largest recognition programme in education technology
A BASINGSTOKE college has been included in the largest and most competitive recognition programme in education technology – for the third time

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'Hampshire County Council love their grandiose infrastructure projects'
DEAR Editor, On my bus trips to town and back, I have followed the progress, of the conversion of a Brighton Way footpath to cycle track and footpath.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 13:40:39 +0000
Textiles and embroideries exhibition in Whitchurch
A textiles and embroideries exhibition has begun in Whitchurch.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:08:10 +0000
FA Cup: Hampshire man arrested after flare thrown onto pitch
A MAN from Hampshire is among four people arrested after a flare was thrown onto the pitch during an FA Cup tie

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:16:50 +0000
St Michael’s Hospice launches PRIDE awards for staff
St Michael’s Hospice is launching an award to recognise the incredible work of its staff who are spread across the region.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
WORD UP: Putting Pratchett’s ‘good boots’ theory into practice
ONE OF our greatest local writers is the sadly missed Terry Pratchett. Because of the comic and fantasy settings of his novels, the depth his work is sometimes overlooked. But his fiction has always fizzed with ideas, and fizzed to the surface again ...

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Creativity flows through Mayor’s river poetry competition
THE winners of the Mayor of Basingstoke's poetry competition inspired by the River Loddon have attended a special presentation ceremony.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Best staycation spots for Half Term from Vrbo - How to book
With Half Term on the horizon, we're all overdue for a relaxing staycation away from the bustle of everyday life. Here's how to book one.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday February 6?
Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lakeland reveals top products for 2022 from air fryers to eco pans - How to buy
Lakeland has revealed its top products for Spring 2022 and beyond. Here's how you can get your hands on them.,

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:43:31 +0000
Camilla future Queen consort: A potted history
The Queen has expressed her wishes for Camilla to become Queen consort when the Prince of Wales becomes King - here's what we know about the Duchess of Cornwall.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 13:07:59 +0000
Depleted Hartley Wintney lose to Hendon
A late goal helped Hendon defeat Hartley Wintney as the home side captured maximum points in Premier Division South.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0000
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall will be Queen - What to know about the future royal consort
The Queen has expressed her "sincere wish" for the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla to become Queen consort when the Prince of Wales becomes King.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:40:58 +0000
Ed Davey calls for end to “grossly unfair” regional differences in energy prices
Are you are paying more for your energy based on where you live?

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:35:39 +0000
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Prince Charles praises Camilla for ‘steadfast support’
He praised his “darling wife” for her “steadfast support”.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: New photo of Queen working released
The 95-year-old monarch is pictured smiling with her papers of state on the table in front of her.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 09:56:25 +0000
Boris Johnson names new communications head and No 10 chief of staff
Boris Johnson has named his new chief of staff and head of communications after a wave of resignations in Downing Street. See who the PM has appointed.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:47:54 +0000
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: What is a royal consort?
The Queen paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen Mother and the Duchess of Cornwall in a message celebrating the role of consorts in the royal family.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:24:10 +0000
Accession Day 2022: Read the Queen’s message in full
February 6 marks 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 23:00:32 +0000
Oakridge Road closed as car catches fire
Oakridge Road has been partially closed near Osborne Close and Millard Close because of the incident.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:19:44 +0000
Universal Credit: Changes to April payment dates confirmed for Easter Bank Holiday
Claimants of Universal Credit can expect to be paid earlier than usual in April.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:01:52 +0000
Vicki Harber takes over Red Lion pub in Overton
A PUBLICAN who was forced out of an Andover pub is taking over The Red Lion pub in Overton.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:56:14 +0000
Anti-vaxxers protest outside Basingstoke hospital
About 25 protesters are holding placards and standing on both sides of the Aldermaston Road



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