Basingstoke Gazette
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:51:31 +0000Live updates as Storm Eunice hits Hampshire
⚠️ The Met Office has issued a 'Danger to Life' warning as Storm Eunice heads to Hampshire ⚠️ Drivers warned ⚠️ Schools announce closures due to weather ⚠️ Parks across Hampshire shut ⚠️ Know something we don't? Let us know in the...
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:13:55 +0000Storm Eunice: Hampshire County Council tells schools not to open
THE county council has told schools not to open today as Hampshire braces itself for severe disruptions caused by Storm Eunice.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Remembering former Mayor of Basingstoke Gerry Traynor
Tribute paid after death of Gerry Traynor, ex-mayor and councillor for South Ham for 24 years.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire council insists county deals could happen after snub
POLITICIANS insist there is hope for the future – despite Hampshire being snubbed in the first round of county deals.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Bison look to build on winning ways
VICTORIES over Telford and the Bees made it three wins on the trot for the Basingstoke Bison last weekend.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:51:57 +0000Storm Eunice: Met Office, National Highways and RAC issue urgent warning to drivers
Certain motorists will be “particular high risk” when travelling in severe conditions amid Storm Eunice.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:03:18 +0000Track Storm Eunice live: How long will Storm Eunice last?
The Met Office has issued red weather warning while the public are urged to stay at home with the Army placed on standby.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:02:20 +0000Storm Eunice: Do I get paid if I can't get to work?
The Met Office said there is a risk of “flying debris resulting in danger to life”.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:04:15 +0000Major incident declared as Storm Eunice heads to Hampshire
STORM Eunice has been declared a major incident by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Resilience Forum due to the potential for severe disruption.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:00:10 +0000In person appointments with doctors drop in Hampshire
FACE-TO-FACE GP appointments have dropped by almost 20 per cent in Hampshire since before the pandemic, figures show.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:04:10 +0000Hampshire County Council leader Keith Mans steps down
Longstanding councillor and council leader issues an emotional goodbye as he steps down from his post.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:26:14 +0000'Pre-Omicron': South Western Railway to enhance timetable
A MAJOR train provider will reinstate dozens of services that were slashed over Omicron fears.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke's Leisure Park scheme is ‘once in a lifetime’ chance
THE redevelopment of Basingstoke Leisure Park is a “once in a lifetime opportunity” – but the council does not yet know how it will be funded.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:16:49 +0000A Place to be Proud of Awards: Volunteer of the Year
DO YOU know a volunteer who goes above and beyond to help others?
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:16:06 +0000Southampton and Hampshire schools shut due to Storm Eunice - LIVE
⚠️ Schools across Southampton and Hampshire announce closures as Storm Eunice batters the south
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:19:09 +0000Two Basingstoke charities get donations from Freemasons
Royal Arch made the donations to Basingstoke charities Bucket List Wishes and Dummer Riding for the Disabled.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:43:53 +0000Body of Leeds United fan from Basingstoke found days later
Andrew Emberton, 59, of Rosehip Way in Lychpit was found dead at his house on April 2, 2021.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:09:18 +0000Mother renews appeal a year after her son's disappearance
Charles, 31, went missing from his home address in Burghclere on Wednesday 17 February 2021.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:42:40 +0000Power chiefs fear widespread disruption to electricity supplies
POWER chiefs have issued a "red alert" for central southern England as the area braces itself for the impact of Storm Eunice on Friday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:24:47 +0000Top 10 summer destinations for Brits in 2022 from Vrbo - See the full list
Vrbo has revealed the top ten international destinations that Brits will be flocking to in the summer. See the full list and how to book.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:23:34 +0000Merlin Passholder Days for Legoland, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and more
Merlin Annual Pass has announced that its Passholder Days are taking place this year.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:22:22 +0000Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Thursday February 17
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 Thursday, February 17
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:44:07 +0000Letter on Gazette article about vaccine protest at hospital
Letter from reader on Gazette report about vaccine protest at Basingstoke hospital.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:58:59 +0000Airline company Wizz Air launches drive to find cabin crew and pilots as it expands its Gatwick operations
HUNDREDS of new cabin and flight crew jobs are to be hired as an airline launches a recruitment drive.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:49:24 +0000Housing developer Cala Homes gives to two good causes - The Disabled Sailors Association and The Treloar Trust
A DEVELOPER has donated £2,700 to two Hampshire charities.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:26:39 +0000Alleged murderer and victim co-accused in bingo burglary
AN ALLEGED murderer and one of his victims were co-accused of stealing more than £28,000 from a bingo hall in Basingstoke, a court has heard.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:18:28 +0000Storm Eunice expected to hit Basingstoke on Friday
TEAMS looking after Hampshire’s highways are on “full alert” ready for Storm Eunice which is set to hit the county during the early hours of Friday.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:09:41 +0000Councillor calls for improvements to Basingstoke GP services
A COUNTY councillor for Basingstoke said the current system for seeing a GP in the town “is not working”.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:16:49 +0000Safari Sunrise looks set to open in Hackwood Road
MYSTERY surrounds the possible opening of a new deli in Basingstoke.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:41:17 +0000Hatch Warren Community Centre upgrading CCTV after damage
A GROUP has been caught on CCTV cameras damaging barriers outside a Basingstoke community centre causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:11:55 +0000Inquest concludes diplomat Richard Morris took own life
A HAMPSHIRE diplomat who vanished from his home after suffering “extreme stress” while working for the Government’s Covid taskforce took his own life, an inquest has found.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke Gateway: Campaigners label survey as biased
A CAMPAIGN group have labelled a survey as "biased" which asks residents to submit feedback about proposed plans for a distribution warehouse at Basingstoke Gateway, the land near Junction 7 of the M3.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:53:35 +0000Latest Basingstoke and Deane council planning applications
THE GAZETTE regularly prints public notices alerting the public to proposals whether by statutory authorities, private companies or individuals.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:36:19 +0000Maria Miller welcomes funding to help domestic abuse victims
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has welcomed the government’s decision to give Basingstoke and Deane £35,154 to provide vital support services for domestic abuse victims, helping victims recover and rebuild their lives.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:07:35 +0000Basingstoke event to raise awareness about prostate cancer
AN EVENT will be held in Basingstoke next week to raise awareness of prostate cancer among black men.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:43:47 +0000Hartley victorious in 'six-pointer' game
Jordan Edwards scored a freekick goal as Hartley Wintney claimed all three points against Dorchester Town in a match between two relegation-haunted teams.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:34:36 +0000Basingstoke Town defeat 10-man Ashford
Basingstoke made it four wins on the bounce by overcoming a resilient Ashford Town side as Stefan Brown’s fifth goal in as many games secured a 1-0 win at Winklebury.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:26:29 +0000Basingstoke Men’s 1s lose, Ladies 2s register brilliant win
Basingstoke Men’s 1s lost to Marlow Men’s 1s in a top-of-the-table clash this week. Marlow started well and scored two early goals before Dean Record pulled one back to make it 1-2 at half time. Marlow continued to show their dominance in the sec...
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:10:34 +0000Bison tame tigers again
FOR THE second time this season the Basingstoke Bison beat the league leading Telford Tigers on home ice, writes Graham Merry.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:40:02 +0000Greggs and Primark fashion collaboration set to launch this weekend - See the range here
Greggs and Primark recently announced a collaboration that brings food and fashion together.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:44:03 +0000Liz Truss tells Iran that UK £400m debt could soon be repaid
The £400m debt relates back to a decades-old deal between the UK and Iran
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:26:50 +0000Patients waiting an hour to call Camrose, Gillies and Hackwood surgery
PATIENTS trying to get through to a Basingstoke GP surgery are having to wait almost an hour on the phone.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:28:54 +0000Council refuse plans to build a family home in Tadley
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council have refused a planning application that would have seen a family home built in a rural part of Basingstoke.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:58:22 +0000Tom Daley passes through Overton on Comic Relief challenge
OLYMIC gold medallist Tom Daley passed through parts of Basingstoke today during is mammoth ride for Comic Relief.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:31:37 +0000How much Universal Credit will I get? April pay rise amounts in full
Here is how much Universal Credit payments will rise in April 2022.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:00:11 +0000Body found inside Kingsclere property following fire
A BODY has been found inside a property that was on fire earlier today in Kingsclere.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:36:33 +0000Basingstoke's MP reacts to conerns over energy crises
BASINGSTOKE'S MP has said that the government tax rebate plans are there to provide "immediate help" after a senior councillor raised concerns that more needs to be done.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:58:34 +0000Fire breaks out at a property in Kingsclere
FIRE crews from Hampshire and Berkshire are on the scene of a property fire in Kingsclere.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:13:46 +0000Number of young people involved in County Lines drug dealing continues to rise
THE number of children being exploited by county lines drug dealers in Hampshire is continuing to rise.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:01:25 +0000Vaccine protestors in Basingstoke were pro-choice and anti-mandate
Dear Editor,