Archives

Basingstoke Gazette

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke man dismayed at lack of car charging points
Graham Payne, who lives in a Buckskin area with no direct driveway says he will have no easy way to charge his new car.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
All the best shows heading to Basingstoke next month
THERE are lots of exciting shows heading to The Anvil next month and the Gazette has rounded up the best ones.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Phoebe Harris from Hook wins writing competition
A YOUNGSTER from Hook has won a national writing competition, after speaking out about violence against women.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke residents dealt with in courts elsewhere in February
THE Gazette regularly reports on Basingstoke residents dealt with at the local courts, but these people were sentenced elsewhere last month.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Council bid to provide more support to Basingstoke Citizen Advice Bureau
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council have agreed to consider providing more support to Basingstoke Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), after a councillor shared her emotional personal experience.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Isle of Wight's Tallulah's Comic Relief fundraising aim
The 10-year-old aims to sell over £1,000 worth of salted caramel chocolate chip brownies for the charity.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Scouts sleep rough to raise money for charity for homeless
A group of Scouts from Basingstoke slept rough out in the cold weather last week to raise money for a charity that works for rough sleepers.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Council agree to prioritise making roads in Basingstoke safer
THE COUNCIL has recognised that the safety of Basingstoke roads must be made a priority.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Strictly stars to take to the centre stage at The Anvil
STRICTLY Come Dancing favourites will be bringing live Latin musicians and a dynamic dance ensemble as they head on stage in Basingstoke.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Court round-up: Latest cases from Basingstoke and surrounding area
A MOTORIST has been fined more than £900 after he was caught speeding on the M3 at Basingstoke.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Fewer knife offenders in Hampshire going to jail, figures reveal
Fewer knife offenders in Hampshire were jailed last year, figures reveal.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Flashback: The tale of travelling homes in Basingstoke
This column was originally published in The Gazette in March 2008.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:03:53 +0000
Drug kingpin jailed after huge cannabis factory discovered in Basingstoke
A serious organised crime leader who earned millions by running 12 cannabis factories across the south, including in Basingstoke, has been jailed.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:39:44 +0000
Caroline Nokes MP becomes 'teal hero' in support of women with ovarian cancer
Caroline Nokes MP has shown her super-powered support for women with ovarian cancer across Romsey and Southampton North at a special event hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Ovarian Cancer on Wednesday (March 2).

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:23:05 +0000
Hampshire skier Steve Arnold's Paralympic debut in doubt after positive Covid test
HAMPSHIRE skier Steve Arnold’s Paralympic debut is on a knife-edge after testing positive for Covid-19.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:56:37 +0000
Warning after isoflurane stolen from vets in Hampshire
POLICE have issued a stark warning after prescription drugs intended for animals were stolen.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:39:16 +0000
Cricket world mourns death of Australia great Shane Warne at 52
Former Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all-time and among its most recognisable names, has died aged 52 following a suspected heart attack.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 10:55:04 +0000
Three men convicted of smuggling people across Channel in a yacht
Three men have been convicted of smuggling people across the English Channel in a yacht.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:57:19 +0000
Vegan dog food company is offering £5,000 to sniff your dog's poo
On top of testing the effect a plant-based diet has on their dog's digestion and health, owners will be asked to sniff their pup's poo.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 10:38:37 +0000
Hampshire group collects more than 500 boxes of aid for Ukraine in single day
An MP has praised an “inspirational” Hampshire group which has collected more than 500 boxes of essential aid for Ukraine in a single day.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:40:13 +0000
Wordle 258: What is today's Wordle word? 4 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:34:47 +0000
Mother’s Day: Best places for afternoon tea in Hampshire according to Tripadvisor reviews
Here are some of the best places to get an afternoon tea in Hampshire.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Ukrainian father with Hampshire business reveals the living "nightmare" of life from within war-torn Ukraine
"Putin thought that we would meet him with flowers in our hands, but no, we will meet him with grenades and guns" – those the defiant words of a Ukrainian businessman and father of two, who frequently visits his “beloved” Winchester, from withi...

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:29:04 +0000
Disney releases new Turning Red collection including cuddly toys and a noodle bowl
Turning Red is heading to Disney+, shop the film's full collection now.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:29:56 +0000
Canary Islands to scrap all Covid rules - Best holidays from Jet2, Thomas Cook and more
As Spain contains to relax its Covid restrictions, it looks like a sun-soaked summer holiday to the Canary Islands isn't that far away. How to book yours.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:28:19 +0000
Mother's Day gifts 2022: coffee machines, mugs and gift sets
Here's a great gift guide for coffee lovers - from affordable little treats and giftsets to espresso machines from £29.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:59:24 +0000
Ryanair offering £20 flights in week worth of new travel deals
Ryanair will be launching a new deal every day next week (March 7-13, 2022)

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:58:05 +0000
Tesco, Waitrose and IKEA share 'important safety warning' with shoppers
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:56:32 +0000
9 ways to save money on your weekly food shop at Asda, Morrisons and more
Food inflation is the key driver behind higher prices, particularly for fresh food, impacted by poor harvests, both in the UK and globally.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:55:46 +0000
UK drivers face £5,000 fine for splashing pedestrians with puddles
Amid heavy rain across the UK in recent months, driving conditions have been far from ideal.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:42:37 +0000
Universal Credit amount 2022 - how much pay will increase in April
How much Universal Credit payments will rise in next month.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Costa Coffee and M&S Food have teamed up on a Spring menu for 2022 - Here's what I thought
I tried the M&S food range that's now available in more than 2,500 Costa Coffee stores. Here's what I thought.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:04:17 +0000
Stanley Elliott found guilty of murdering couple in Basingstoke
A MAN has been found guilty of ‘savagely murdering’ his friends while their toddler slept in a nearby room.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:06:38 +0000
A van full of collection for Ukraine leaves Overton
A VAN full of items collected by residents of Overton for refugees in Ukraine left the village today.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:45:01 +0000
Stanley Elliott trial: Jury allowed to consider majority verdict
THE jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his friends at their home have been allowed to consider a majority verdict.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:03:33 +0000
Sherborne footballers wear t-shirts with Ukraine flag
Young footballers from Sherborne wore jersey with blue-and-yellow colours to show support for people in Ukraine suffering from the impact of Russia’s invasion.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:52:40 +0000
HSE still investigating incident at BMI The Hampshire Clinic
A CHEMICAL leak at a private hospital which resulted in a man being taken to A&E is still under investigation almost a year after it happened.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:33:11 +0000
Hampshire gymnastics coach raped 14-year-old girl in Berkshire in 1970s
The paedophile abused the girl over a number of years

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:08:40 +0000
How Basingstoke's youngsters dressed up for World Book Day
THE Tiger who Came to Tea, Harry Potter and Cinderella are just some of the creative characters that you might have spotted yesterday.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:26:55 +0000
Hurst School students help deliver donated items for Ukraine
TWO school children from Basingstoke have been busy helping those who have been affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Loving daughter from Hook died accidentally
A “LOVING’ and “kind” daughter died accidentally after taking excess medication to help deal with shortness of breath, an inquest heard.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Will Manydown be eco-friendly to meet climate change targets?
Dear Editor,

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Anvil Arts launches new association with Hampshire ice cream company Jude's
GETTING an ice cream during the interval at the theatre is a staple and now when you see a show in Basingstoke it will be from a local company.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
A Place to be Proud of: Health and Wellbeing category
HEALTH and wellbeing has been in the spotlight during the pandemic, with many of us looking at how we can make our lives healthier.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke Bison look to ram Raiders
This is the fifth league meeting and so far every game has been won by the home team.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire County Council's meals on wheels prices to rise
PENSIONERS paying for Hampshire’s meals on wheels service will soon be forking out more money for their food.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:16:38 +0000
Tesco announces nationwide ban on plastic wet wipes in stores in March
Tesco sells 75 million packs of baby wipes each year and the move forms part of the retailer’s wider aim to cut plastic consumption.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:44:14 +0000
Flower workshop for Basingstoke retirees
RETIREES in Basingstoke are being invited to a special flower workshop at a retirement living development this month.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:15:42 +0000
Wordle 258: What is today's Wordle word? 4 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:36:28 +0000
Upgrade your stairs with this incredible indoor slide - See it here
Play parks are a thing of the past with this incredible indoor slide that you can attach to your stairs.



home