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Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:56:56 +0000
Historic Hackwood Park and estate is up for sale
A £65 million Grade II listed mansion house and estate in Basingstoke is up for sale.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Car meets in Basingstoke Sainsbury’s carpark cause problems
FOR the second weekend in a row residents have complained about car meets despite automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) being installed as a deterrent.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Keith Thomson from Basingstoke meets Princess Anne
A RETIRED anaesthetist from Basingstoke Hospital met Princess Anne as she thanked volunteers who have worked on a purpose-built hospital ship.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hockey: Draw for Basingstoke women and men teams
Basingstoke Ladies 1s faced claimed a point with a 2-2 draw against Cheltenham Ladies 1s at home this week. Catriona Bausor and Fiona Parker scored for Basingstoke, sponsored by K J Smith Solicitors.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire’s young people given chance to choose the local Cultural Education Partnership’s logo
Young people in Hampshire are being given the opportunity to vote for the local Cultural Education Partnership’s logo.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:50:48 +0000
This is why Basingstoke Wilko store has been short of stock
WILKO has reassured its customers in Basingstoke that the town’s branch is not closing after concerns were raised that it has been short of stock for months.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:11:42 +0000
Concerns raised over wildlife habitat destroyed in Lyford Road
THE borough council has been accused of destroying the habitat of various wildlife after it razed vegetation to the ground as part of improvement works.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:30:02 +0000
Vivid to submit plans for Winklebury regeneration
A HOUSING association is hosting a public event later this month to share its latest plans for the proposed regeneration of Winklebury ahead of submitting a planning application this spring.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:10:00 +0000
Basingstoke residents react to GPs opening during weekends
Practices across the county will have to begin offering appointments from 6.30pm until 8pm on weekdays and from 9am until 5pm on Saturdays.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:09:08 +0000
Wordle 262: What is today's wordle word? 8 March hints and answer
Hint and answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:54:34 +0000
Basingstoke hospital not meeting A&E waiting time target
THOUSANDS of patients visiting Basingstoke hospital’s emergency department are having to wait longer than four hours to be seen.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:56:00 +0000
Thousands sign petition to save Old Down from development
A PETITION to save a green space in Basingstoke from development is gathering momentum as more than 2,000 people add their signatures.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:07:34 +0000
B3400 fatal collision: Driver to appear at crown court
A DRIVER who allegedly caused the death of an Andover man in a crash on the B3400 will appear in crown court next month.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:39:00 +0000
New plans for Basingstoke Gateway warehouses submitted
A DEVELOPER has submitted new plans for a distribution warehouse at Basingstoke Gateway, after asking residents to submit feedback on the new ideas.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:21:02 +0000
Takeaways from Basingstoke's planning meeting
THE debate over how many houses should be built in Basingstoke and Deane by 2039 continued to cause controversy last week.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:11:29 +0000
Air ambulance opening up recycling banks for donations to Ukraine
HAMPSHIRE’S air ambulance is making it easier for people looking to donate to those fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:15:52 +0000
Bison win battle of brothers
THE battle of the brothers saw Bison forward Zack Milton come out on top over netminder Danny Milton, as the Herd beat the visiting Raiders 4-1 last Saturday.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:01:16 +0000
Reading defender Faye Bryson visits Hartley Wintney players
Hartley Wintney Junior FC hosted an all-girls training event on the main pitch to kick-start its 'Sister Club' partnership initiative,

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:25:31 +0000
Basingstoke Town dominant against 10-man Uxbridge
Basingstoke returned to winning ways with an impressive 2-0 victory away at fellow high-flyers Uxbridge in a matchup we could see a repeat of in the playoffs in seven weeks’ time.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:25:57 +0000
""It is a great platform to hear women’s voices loud and clear" International Women's Day celebrated in Hampshire
WOMEN are still facing gender-based bias in all walks of life – and we all have a part to play in recognising and tackling it.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:27:50 +0000
Rugby: Brilliant win for Hook and Odiham
It’s a been a difficult start to the new year for Hook and Odiham RFC, but the Stags got back to their winning ways last Saturday.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:59:26 +0000
Gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh reveals his antidotes for depressing headlines from his Hampshire home
Gardening guru, TV presenter and writer Alan Titchmarsh may be famed for his horticultural expertise, but his forthright opinions also seem to sow the seeds of many a headline these days.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:12:58 +0000
Mother's Day Spa hotels and treatments from Virgin Experience Days
Treat your mum to a relaxing spa treatment that she'll never forget from Virgin Experience Days.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:10:55 +0000
International Women's Day: Royal Mint launches new Britannia coin
The Royal Mint has launched an original new depiction of Britannia on a collectable coin to coincide with International Women’s Day

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:09:57 +0000
Crufts 2022 tickets available for each day - what to expect and ticket prices
Dubbed the “greatest dog event in the world”, Crufts returns for 2022 – here’s how you an get hold of tickets.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Mum from Hampshire village picks up award and £50,000 for her business idea on International Women's Day
A MUM from a village in Hampshire is one of 38 female entrepreneurs to have won a prestigious national award and secure £50,000 government backing.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:06:15 +0000
Tesco's F&F announce 25 per cent off sale for Tesco Clubcard users THIS WEEK
The deals are exclusive to Tesco Clubcard users with bargain prices up for grabs.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:00:27 +0000
Is Discord down? What we know so far with messaging and server issues
Discord users were reporting issues with sending messages and using the app on Tuesday evening.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:57:01 +0000
McDonald’s temporarily closing all 850 restaurants in Russia
McDonald’s said it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia following pressure from customers on social media.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:08:37 +0000
International Women’s Day 2022: Get a free LEGO Jane Goodall set
LEGO has created a special tribute build to shine a light on the British conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:55:44 +0000
When is Red Nose Day 2022? What we know so far about Comic Relief
TV stars and celebrities will come together once more for a three-hour telethon, sharing emotional stories and star-studded skits.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:45:40 +0000
Crufts 2022 tickets available for each day - what to expect and ticket prices
Dubbed the “greatest dog event in the world”, Crufts returns for 2022 – here’s how you an get hold of tickets.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:44:24 +0000
International Women's Day: Royal Mint launches new Britannia coin
The Royal Mint has launched an original new depiction of Britannia on a collectable coin to coincide with International Women’s Day

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:43:36 +0000
Mother's Day Spa hotels and treatments from Virgin Experience Days
Treat your mum to a relaxing spa treatment that she'll never forget from Virgin Experience Days.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:42:19 +0000
Mother’s Day fitness gifts from Gymshark, Lululemon and more
Some of the best fitness items to gift this Mother's Day.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:41:36 +0000
Basingstoke woman to fly to Poland to support Ukrainians
A BASINGSTOKE woman of Polish origin is planning to return to her hometown in Poland to work for Ukrainians.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:53:16 +0000
New hospital for Basingstoke discussed by board of directors
HAMPSHIRE Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) is hoping for “clarity” around timings of starting a consultation on plans to build a new hospital.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:25:27 +0000
Former police IT chief from Andover jailed for £22million contract plot
A FORMER police IT chief from Andover who conspired to ensure a £22 million contract was awarded to an IT company, has been jailed for bribery, money laundering and false accounting offences.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:01:27 +0000
Council sets date to vote on Culver Road halfway house plan
Homeowners of Culver Road in Kings Furlong will hear the council’s decision on Tuesday, March 15.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:43:57 +0000
Basingstoke man allegedly sexually assaulted woman at Iceland
A MAN who allegedly breached a sexual harm prevention order by touching a woman’s bottom at Basingstoke train station will go before a judge.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:30:33 +0000
Hampshire hospitals hopeful that Covid third peak has passed
THE trust that runs Basingstoke hospital said it is “cautiously optimistic” that the number of Covid patients has steadied and that it “may be past the peak for this wave”.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:17:38 +0000
Weybrook Park in final of golf club of the year awards
Weybrook Park Golf Club in Rooksdown Lane is one of the four clubs nominated to the ‘Club of the Year’ category.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:50:45 +0000
Wordle 261: What is today's wordle word? 7 March hints and answer
Hints and answers for today's Wordle.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:37:50 +0000
Tiny Steps Pre-school visited by author Kath Routledge
Elmer the elephant, Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, Batman and plenty of Frozen characters, it’s not what you expect to see at a pre-school but on Friday children have been marking World Book Day.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:16:22 +0000
Big win in relegation scrap for Hartley
Hartley Wintney came from behind to claim an important win against fellow relegation contenders Kings Langley.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:13:55 +0000
Ukraine: Absolutely Offices turn into collection point
A BUSINESS hub in Basingstoke has converted itself into a collection point for items for refugees from Ukraine who are fleeing the Russian war.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:11:31 +0000
Basingstoke Irish Society and Fairfields Hall to reopen
The Basingstoke Irish Society and the Fairfields Community Hall will formally reopen the centre on Saturday, March 26.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:07:22 +0000
Universal Credit amount 2022 - how much pay will increase in April
How much Universal Credit payments will rise in next month.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:04:31 +0000
Hampshire couple back in UK after fleeing Ukraine war
A SOUTHAMPTON man and his pregnant wife have said they have “lost everything” after safely arriving in the UK following their escape from Ukraine.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:49:11 +0000
Crimestoppers: The South-East's most wanted people
SEX offenders, drug traffickers, money launderers and more -- they’re all among the ‘most wanted’ criminals in the South East.



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