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Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:12:38 +0000
Father of toddler who stopped breathing urges parents to learn CPR
A FATHER whose two-year-old daughter stopped breathing has praised a "brilliant" emergency phone line operator who helped save her life by guiding him through CPR.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:19:19 +0000
ITV Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell finds new job after quitting soap
ITV bosses have confirmed they will leave the door open for the character’s return.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 12:00:33 +0000
Man punched several times in the toilets of Plush nightclub
A MAN was punched several times in the face in the toilets of a nightclub in Basingstoke.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:46:50 +0000
Cranbourne students develop cooking skills with fish delivery
COOKERY and nutrition students at a school in Basingstoke are the lucky recipients of wild Alaska pink salmon to use in their classrooms, in a bid to improve their fish cookery skills.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Mum from Basingstoke shares her incredible weight loss journey
A MOTHER who become seriously ill with leukaemia lost over five stone, after joining Slimming World through the governments Better Health campaign.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Steve Backshall brings the ocean to Basingstoke
A POPULAR explorer and presenter will be bringing the sea to Basingstoke later this year with his brand-new tour.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:55:01 +0000
Stagecoach buses celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee
AS the country prepares to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this summer, bus operator, Stagecoach South, has unveiled two Platinum Jubilee-themed buses to mark the occasion.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:19:16 +0000
Mayors charity show takes to stage in March
RESIDENTS are invited to join the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane for a spectacular one-off evening performance of entertainment.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Find out all about dinosaurs in Basingstoke
A HIT stage show, which will be exploring the biggest, deadliest and weirdest predators that roamed the planet is heading to Basingstoke.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Iconic guitarist to delight Basingstoke audiences
ONE of the greatest guitarists in the UK is making his way to Basingstoke for an exciting show.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday February 13
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from February 13.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
B&Q, Argos, The Range, Wayfair: Where you can buy an egg chair for Summer
If you're looking for some garden furniture inspiration or need a cosy chair for a conservatory, egg chairs are the way to go.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Valentine's Day 2022: Book a weekend getaway as most romantic UK cities revealed
Book a getaway this Valentine's Day with the UK's most romantic cities revealed.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke man, 34, given community order after police found £6k-drugs stash
A BASINGSTOKE man who stocked up on a variety of Class A and B drugs before the country went into lockdown has been handed a community order.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 08:08:36 +0000
When do the clocks go forward UK? Exact date clocks change in 2022
Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2022.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Court round-up: Recent cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court
A BASINGSTOKE man has been fined more than £800 after he failed to self-isolate after coming back from Ghana during the height of the pandemic.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:04:24 +0000
Hundreds of books are hidden around Basingstoke this weekend
HUNDREDS of books will be hidden around Basingstoke this weekend.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 08:06:37 +0000
Cheaper energy bills: Which? reveals how to save more than £3,000
Further pressure has been piled on families after Ofgem announced a 54% increase in the energy price cap last week. 

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Overton shop displaying important artwork for next month
ARTWORK has gone on display in Overton after being crafted by dozens of people who have overcome debilitating mental health conditions.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 11:07:41 +0000
Council unsure whether they can meet 2025 climate emergency targets
THE council has said that they are not sure whether they will meet their climate change emergency target by 2025.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 08:54:00 +0000
Johnson faces possible fine over party claims after receiving police questions
The Prime Minister must now ‘truthfully’ explain his presence at events to avoid being by police of breaching lockdown laws.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Scientists to bring the fun to Basingstoke
AN EXCITING science show which will feature lots of amazing experiments from the world of science is heading to town.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke MP back calls for more to be done about the NHS dentistry crises
THE MP for Basingstoke has spoken at a parliamentary debate surrounding dentistry as she joined calls for more to be done to solve the UK’s dentists crises.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Flashback: The changing history of Park Prewett Hospital
The area known as Park Prewett was common land dating back to the late thirteenth century before being enclosed in the sixteenth century as Park Prewett Farm.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire schools not signed up to free period product scheme
TWO in five schools in Hampshire are yet to sign up to a Government scheme to provide free period products to their pupils, figures suggest.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Aldi is selling a dupe of Baileys liqueur - and it tastes just like red velvet cake
The luxurious blend of alcohol, double cream and red velvet cake flavours costs just £7.25.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Holly Willoughby launches new Dunelm spring/summer range
Fans can’t get enough of Holly Willoughby’s new spring/summer interiors range at Dunelm – here are the key pieces to look out for.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sports headphones and wireless earbuds under £150 from Adidas, AO and Currys
For those who managed to stick with their New Year's fitness resolutions, there's no better way to thank yourself than upgrading your headphones.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 07:45:50 +0000
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series deals from EE, O2, Sky Mobile and more
Here are the best deals on the market for the new Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and Ultra deals from EE, O2, Sky Mobile and more.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:51:24 +0000
Person seriously injured in collision in Pamber End, Tadley
A PERSON was seriously injured in a collision in the Tadley area yesterday morning (February 10).

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:10:35 +0000
Hampshire Hospitals maternity unit gets good ratings
Hampshire Hospitals scored above the ratings of other trust.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:19:41 +0000
Hampshire Hospitals continue visitor restrictions due to Covid
VISITING restrictions will remain in place at Hampshire Hospitals as staff continue to cope with high numbers of Covid cases.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:54:28 +0000
Police release more images of Hayley Seymour last seen at Parklands Hospital
MORE images of a woman who has been missing for nearly two weeks have been issued as police continue a public appeal to help find her.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:23:57 +0000
Man charged after Saints fan attacked at Basingstoke train station
A MAN has been charged after a Saints fan was assaulted at a train station.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:04:27 +0000
Family pay tribute to loving son Reid
TRIBUTES have been paid to a ‘loving’ and 'caring' son who died following a collision in Basingstoke earlier this year.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:44:06 +0000
Camrose ground appeal hearing to be held in March
AN appeal hearing will be held in March to decide the future of the Camrose football stadium.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:14:52 +0000
One lane blocked on M3 between Dummer and Basingstoke
ONE lane is currently blocked on the M3 between Dummer and Basingstoke.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:25:54 +0000
Senior councillor calls for more action over energy crises
A SENIOR councillor is calling for more to be done to help residents deal with soaring energy prices after Ofgem announced a 54 per cent increase.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Whitchurch electrical firm marks 50 years in business this month
AN ELECTRICAL company which has been in Whitchurch since the 1970s is marking its 50th anniversary next week.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:27:16 +0000
Pictures: BCOT hosts contest to find best sausages and pies
A CONTEST to find the best sausage in Hampshire and Isle of Wight was held in Basingstoke this week.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:18:20 +0000
Adidas bares all with new sports bra campaign - Shop the collection
The sports leisure brand is promoting its new product with a daring social media post.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Disability awareness day event to be held in Basingstoke
A DISABILITY awareness day will be hosted by a Basingstoke group in April to answer residents’ questions about disability.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:44:13 +0000
Alec Baldwin films movie 97 minutes in Hampshire countryside and visits Alton
US film star Alec Baldwin has been made quite a stir as he was spotted several times in a small Hampshire town over the past week.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Damning investigation blasts “broken” and “powerless” police complaints system
Critics have labelled the police complaints system “broken” and “powerless” following a damning investigation into how officers are regulated.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:02:21 +0000
Two white-tailed sea eagles found dead
TWO of Britain’s largest and rarest birds of prey that were released into the south have been found dead.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:06:21 +0000
Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped from January 2023
Royal Mail will introduce new "reinvented" stamps after a successful trial of the new designs. 

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:15:45 +0000
Waterstones reveals Children's Book Prize 2022 shortlist - How to buy
Waterstones has revealed its Children's Book Prize 2022 shortlist - Here's how you can add them to your kid's bookshelf.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:42:58 +0000
Lassa Fever: What we know and list of symptoms
Lassa Fever has had cases detected in the UK for the first time in over a decade.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:29:08 +0000
Boohoo releases Disney pyjamas in time for Galentine's day - How to buy
Boohoo has released a range of Disney pyjamas to help take your Galentine's Day to another level. Here's you can pick up your these cute PJs.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:20:00 +0000
Is this Britain's first Great White shark sighting?
A FIN of a 'great white shark' has been spotted just yards off the coast from a popular beach, it has been claimed.



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