Basingstoke Gazette
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 09:55:09 +0000Fallen trees and debris being cleared after Storm Eunice
THE clear-up operation following Storm Eunice is set to continue over the weekend as crews work non-stop to remove fallen trees and debris.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Court round-up: Cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court
A BASINGSTOKE thief who stole perfume from a shop in Festival Place on a number of occasions last year has been sentenced.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000In pictures: The damage caused by Storm Eunice in Hampshire
STRONG winds battered Hampshire yesterday (Friday), with public transport services cancelled, roads closed and hundreds of homes experiencing power cuts.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Anuj Roka Magar died as a result of a road traffic collision
A "LOVING" and "caring" father who was a keen archer died as a result of a road traffic collision, an inquest heard.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Boost for St Michael's Hospice from Newbury Building Society
A BUILDING society’s Basingstoke branch raised more than £2,000 for a local hospice.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Gorilla Spirits and CPRE Hampshire create new gin
A COUNTRYSIDE charity has been working in partnership with a local company to create its own gin.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 09:47:05 +0000SSEN restores power to over 120,000 homes to respond to the impact of Storm Eunice
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) remains at red alert status as teams continue to respond to widespread and extensive damage caused by Storm Eunice.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke Flashback: History unfolds in historic heart
Basingstoke council has given Basingstoke Heritage Society the opportunity to talk about our town’s history on the banners.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Activities that Basingstoke families can enjoy this month
BASINGSTOKE businesses have teamed up to provide family activities throughout this month as part of the February half-term.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Pancake Day 2022: Morrisons introduces sale and new products
Pancake Day is just weeks away and to help you jazz up your pancakes, Morrisons has launched an incredible range of products and deals.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Supporting councillor's bid for 20mph zones in Basingstoke
Supporting Cllr Sean Dillow's petition for safer speeds in central Basingstoke and near schools.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Red Letter Days reveals Mothers Day guide with Hot Air Balloon rides and Afternoon Tea
Red Letter Days has revealed its Mother's Day guide to help you really blow her away this year. See our top picks here.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Become an Espresso Martini taster with The Bottle Club - How to apply
Calling all cocktail lovers, you can now get paid to drink Espresso Martinis.
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 18:51:41 +0000Woman rescued after tree fell on car on B3400
PART of the main road between Overton and Basingstoke is blocked following a collision.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:41:40 +0000Storm Eunice: How the storm is affecting Basingstoke today
STRONG winds have been battering Basingstoke today, with public transport services cancelled, roads closed and hundreds of homes experiencing power cuts.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:49:43 +0000Walnut tree that could fall over Oakley doctor's surgery
AS STORM Eunice gets stronger, a man who owns a property in Oakley is losing his sleep over a Walnut tree which he believes will fall on top of a Doctor’s Surgery if not trimmed or cut down immediately.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:56:17 +0000Wordle 244: What is today's Wordle? February 18 hints
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:00:54 +0000Storm Eunice hits Basingstoke: Webcam livestream shows storm's impact on Basingstoke
STORM Eunice will cause a "danger to life" across Basingstoke today.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:28:21 +0000Storm Eunice: Stagecoach suspend ALL bus services in Hampshire
Stagecoach has announced no buses will run across Hampshire this morning due to Storm Eunice.
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 18:55:22 +0000Storm Eunice: Passenger killed by falling tree in Hampshire
A PASSENGER in a pick-up truck has died during Storm Eunice after being killed by a falling tree.
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 11:25:00 +0000Storm Eunice: Power cuts affecting Basingstoke households
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has confirmed there are power outages in RG23 and RG 24 areas in Basingstoke.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:35:38 +0000Storm Eunice blocks train line with fallen tree at Overton
South Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed that a tree is blocking the trains at Overton and train services will be disrupted.
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 10:21:05 +0000Aldi is selling crepe and waffle makers for under £18
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so pimp your breakfasts with these crepe and waffle makers from Aldi.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:20:16 +0000Warwick Castle’s Zog Playland – when it opens and how to buy tickets
Warwick Castle is creating the ultimate destination for fans of Zog, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout – find out when it opens and how to get tickets.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:19:27 +0000Egg chairs from All Round Fun are back – but you’ll need to be quick
Egg chairs - also known as hanging egg chairs or hanging chairs - are among the top home decor trends of 2022.
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.