Basingstoke Gazette
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire Hospitals to allow patients to have visitors
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs hospitals in Andover, Basingstoke and Winchester, has confirmed a change to its visiting guidance.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Plans to build 101 dwellings in Sherfield-on-Loddon
The plan is to build houses on land at Dixon Road, Taylor’s Farm in Sherfield-on-Loddon.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Ava Wilson sets her sights on the next Winter Olympics
A STUDENT from Sherfield on Loddon is on track to compete in the next Winter Olympics.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:46:15 +0000Snooker: Basingstoke boy Mason wins Plate trophy
MASON Wilson collected the Plate trophy in Swindon before embarking on his adventure in the world junior championship.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:29:57 +0000Royal Mint and Royal Mail to release Birmingham Commonwealth Games coins and stamps
Royal Mint and Royal Mail are to commemorative The Commonwealth Games with collectable coins and stamps.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:29:26 +0000Britain’s top 5 holiday destinations – see the list and book flights
Flights to top holiday destinations for 2022.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:27:37 +0000Aldi’s own brand vodka is named best in the world
Aldi's vodka won a gold award at the World Vodka Awards 2022.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:04:00 +0000Anvil Trust will continue to manage The Haymarket
THE Anvil Trust will continue to manage The Haymarket for the next three years.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:38:28 +0000Basingstoke community radio founder honoured on TV show
David Chatten-Smith has been gifted a handcrafted Ottoman on the television show Kings of Wood
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:52:54 +0000Ice rink owners being encouraged to make improvements as park of leisure park redevelopment
OWNERS of Basingstoke’s ice rink are being encouraged to invest in the popular facility, according to the council.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:32:22 +0000Toilet waste overflow after wipes block drains in Overton
TOILET waste overflew into the Overton High Street and out into the River Test for hours yesterday (Sunday, February 21) following a drainage clogging caused by flushed wet wipes.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:15:13 +0000Wordle 247: What is today's wordle word? 21 February hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:18:19 +0000Hartley Wintney man is a new pub landlord
A MAN from Hartley Wintney has turned his childhood dream into reality by entering pub business.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:19:38 +0000Hampshire County Council approves £80m budget cuts
BUDGET cuts of £80m have been voted through by the county council.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:00:29 +0000Camrose protesters hope to follow in the footsteps of Bury FC
PROTESTERS who are campaigning to save the Camrose football stadium are hoping to follow in the footsteps of Bury Football Ground.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:30:19 +0000Margaret Hotston left without secure front door
A MOTHER from Basingstoke has been without a secure front door since November when her home was broken into.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:41:00 +0000Storm Franklin: Updates on traffic, travel and power across Hampshire and Southampton - LIVE
⚠️ Updates as Hampshire hit by new Storm Franklin
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Anger over long waiting times when calling Camrose, Gillies and Hackwood surgery
RESIDENTS in Basingstoke are becoming increasingly “angry” and “frustrated” after facing long waiting times when they try to ring GP surgeries.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:03:01 +0000Police appeal to knitters to help make teddy bears for child victims of domestic abuse
HAMPSHIRE police officers are appealing to the knitting community to help make more teddy bears to hand out to children involved in incidents of domestic abuse.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:00:54 +0000Police appeal to knitters to help make teddy bears for child victims of domestic abuse
HAMPSHIRE police officers are appealing to the knitting community to help make more teddy bears to hand out to children involved in incidents of domestic abuse.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:35:46 +0000Arctic Seat in memory of war heroes wins hearts
A VETERAN designer who created a memorial in Whitchurch to remember war heroes has said he is “absolutely proud of his work”.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:45:28 +0000Boris Johnson announces Covid rules to be scrapped - See key dates here
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his "living with COVID" plan to the Commons, proposing to scrap all Covid restrictions.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:57:10 +0000Power cuts in Basingstoke and Andover and when they will be fixed
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has reported several outages across the county with a number of homes left without power.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:26:25 +0000Royal Mint announces rare one-of-one ‘pattern piece’ for auction
The opportunity to bid on this is incredibly rare as pattern pieces rarely become available to the public.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:50:56 +0000South Western Railway issues 'do not travel' warning
A 50mph speed restriction will be in place throughout the day, and will cause delays and cancellations.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:11:38 +0000How to claim compensation from SSEN for loss of power
People left without power following Storm Eunice could be eligible for compensation - find out how to claim.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:42:36 +0000Final push to restore power to SSEN customers after Storm Eunice
An ‘army’ of engineers are working into the night to restore power to SSEN customers still without power after Storm Eunice.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:13:21 +0000Covid rules to be scrapped: Key points from Boris Johnson’s press conference
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has laid out the next steps in his "living with Covid" plan as restrictions are scrapped.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:45:19 +0000What happens at an inquest and what can the press report?
There are important reasons why local newspapers attend coroner’s court inquest hearings and report on proceedings.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:59:27 +0000Covid booster vaccine: Sajid Javid announces fourth jab for highest risk groups
Sajid Javid has confirmed people aged 75 and over, the immunosuppressed and those living in care homes will be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:27:32 +0000Sony launches new LinkBuds earphones available at Currys, AO and more - Where to buy
Here's where you can buy the new Sony earphones, LinkBuds.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:57:12 +0000Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in the car
The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000Merlin Pass membership sale for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and more - how to buy yours
The Merlin sale will give customers access to top UK attractions from £9.99 per month including Alton Towers, Legoland and Thorpe Park
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000County council seen one of biggest reductions in government funding
ONLY one council in England has had a bigger reduction in government funding in the last five years than Hampshire County Council, new data has shown.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Miranda Broadbent donates to Headway Basingstoke
AN INSPIRATIONAL brain tumour survivor has donated £500 to a charity that supported her throughout her journey.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:05:07 +0000Storm Franklin: New weather warnings in place for Hampshire
Another storm is set to hit Hampshire today, forecasters have warned.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 09:36:09 +0000Royal Mail, Hermes and Amazon: UK parcel firms ranked from best to worst
The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Barbara Liddle celebrates turning 100
A WELL-LOVED care home ambassador celebrated reaching the milestone age of 100 with a surprise birthday party.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Ridiculous idea by police chief to allow officers to sleep on night shifts
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Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:46:40 +0000Woman seriously injured in crash in Basingstoke
Police are looking for witnesses after a crash that happened in Basingstoke which has left a woman in hospital with life threatening injuries.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:58:52 +0000The Queen has tested positive for Covid - what we know so far
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke boy, 15, raising money for Cancer Research
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy from Kempshott is raising money for a cancer charity after witnessing several cancer cases and deaths in his family.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 09:32:18 +0000Deliveroo and JustEat can add up to £35,000 to the value of your home
Having a good selection of takeaway options in your local post code can add tens of thousands to the value of your home, according to new research.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 17:25:46 +0000Southern Water minimise Storm Eunice impact across Hampshire
A water company helped to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing across Hampshire during Storm Eunice.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:07:50 +0000Wordle 246: What is today's wordle word? 20 February hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000See the incredible Scottish castle with private chef, yacht and DJ - how to book
You can live like royalty in this stunning Scottish castle owned by Scottish artist Stuart and Nikki McAlpine Miller. How you can book your luxury getaway.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000LEGO and PlayStation reveal new Horizon Forbidden West LEGO set - How to get yours
Fans of Horizon Forbidden West can enjoy the videogame in brick form with the 1,222-piece LEGO set.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday February 20
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:27:25 +0000Storm Franklin named by Met Office following disruption from Dudley and Eunice
Storm Franklin has been named by the Met Office as further yellow weather warnings cover much of the UK.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:02:41 +0000The Aldi Hot Tub you need to upgrade your garden this summer - How to buy
Aldi is offering customers a Hot Tub for only £399.99 as part of its Aldi Specialbuys Garden must-haves. Here's how to get yours.