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Basingstoke Gazette

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:33:27 +0000
Wordle 265: What is today's Wordle word? 11 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hannah Williams shares concerns over Haymarket
A LONG-STANDING Basingstoke theatre volunteer has said the Anvil Arts Trust will struggle to cope after they announced they would continue to run the Haymarket.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
National recognition for Whitchurch Silk Mill’s Riverside Café with award shortlist
WHITCHURCH Silk Mill’s Riverside Café has been shortlisted for the 2022 Museum Café of the Year as part of the annual Museum and Heritage Awards..

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:56:31 +0000
Hampshire man goes to Ukraine to fight against Russian army
AN ARMY veteran has told of the moment he took shelter in a church while fighting against Russian forces in Ukraine.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Nominations now open for Hampshire Hospitals' Junior Doctors Awards
Nominations are open for the annual Junior Doctor Awards, celebrating the dedication, compassion and skill of junior doctors working across Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bison look for clean sweep against Tigers
THE Basingstoke Bison will be looking to complete a clean sweep of home league wins over the Telford Tigers tomorrow (6.30pm).

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:35:03 +0000
Aldi announces nationwide ban on disposable barbecues in stores
The ban will help protect the UK’s forests and wildlife as the popular summer item is banned in stores.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:38:10 +0000
Toby and Tallulah fundraise for Scouts trip
TWO young inspirational Scouts from Basingstoke have been busy fundraising after they were praised by celebrity survival expert Bear Grylls for their international success.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:10:19 +0000
Council defends work in Lyford Road to clear vegetation
THE borough council has responded to accusations that it destroyed the habitat for wildlife after it razed vegetation to the ground as part of improvement works.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:45:22 +0000
Tributes paid to The Costello School headteacher Randall Jull
TRIBUTES have been paid to the headteacher of a Basingstoke secondary school who has announced he is leaving at the end of the academic year.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:21:23 +0000
Wordle 264: What is today's Wordle word? 10 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Paper preview: Guilty of ‘savagely murdering’ couple
A MAN has been found guilty of ‘savagely murdering’ his friends while their toddler slept in a nearby room.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:08:37 +0000
A34 closed as emergency services deal with vehicle fire
THE A34 has been closed in both directions between Whitchurch and Bullington following a vehicle fire.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:10:05 +0000
IOPC shut out of decision to hold misconduct hearing in private
THE police watchdog was shut out over a decision to hold a gross misconduct hearing in private - against Home Office guidelines.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Top class comedian Nish Kumar to bring the laughs to Basingstoke
DOUBLE Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Nish Kumar will be at The Anvil later this month.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:40:52 +0000
Covid rate declining in Hampshire but statistics might not show full picture
THE number of Covid-19 cases in Hampshire is continuing to decline – but soon the statistics might not tell the full picture.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:20:13 +0000
Maria Miller calls 'renewed commitment to women’s equal role in policymaking'
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has called for a “renewed commitment to women’s equal role in policymaking and policy scrutiny”.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:54:20 +0000
Wordle 263: What is today's wordle word? 9 March hints and answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:27:41 +0000
Randall Jull to leave The Costello School after four years
THE headteacher of a Basingstoke secondary school has announced he is leaving.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:28:33 +0000
Rail company explains why Basingstoke station clock has never been fixed
IF YOU are hoping to catch a train on time from Basingstoke then you would be wise not to rely on the station clock.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:15:46 +0000
Increase in patients at Basingstoke A&E cause of long wait
THE trust that runs Basingstoke hospital said an increasing number of patients visiting its emergency department and the impact of Covid has resulted in longer waiting times.

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 17:16:26 +0000
Southern Health in staffing black hole after poor CQC
THE chief executive of an NHS trust has admitted there is a staffing black hole, following a poor CQC inspection.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:20:47 +0000
Recycling site at Chineham Shopping Centre to close
THE COUNCIL has announced it will be closing the recycling site at Chineham Shopping Centre next week.

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 10:45:55 +0000
Suspected Russian private jet impounded at Farnborough Airport
A SUSPECTED Russian private jet has been impounded at a Hampshire airport.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:45:52 +0000
Basingstoke school partners with charity to raise money
A Basingstoke charity that caters to older members of the community has joined hands with a school to become its partner.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:31:07 +0000
Newnham Lane closed after single-vehicle collision on bridge
Newnham Lane has been closed from 11am this morning (Wednesday, March 9) following a collision on a bridge.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:17:37 +0000
Hook athlete selected to represent GB at World Championships
A LONG-DISTANCE runner from Hook has been selected again to represent Great Britain in an international athletic championship.

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.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:40:12 +0000
Adopt a pet hen and save it from slaughter - charity launches adoption day in Hampshire
A HEN adoption opportunity is coming to a village in Hampshire this Saturday, organised by the British Hen Welfare Trust.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:25:44 +0000
Top 10 best UK coastlines revealed - See where Hampshire ranked
Here's the top 10 best UK coastlines according to Stay In Cornwall.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:27:06 +0000
H Samuel launches Jac Jossa jewellery range – but you’ll have to be quick
H Samuel has announced its new collection, ‘Hot Diamonds’ by Jac Jossa. The range features beautiful gold jewellery pieces, and it’s already selling fast.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:27:52 +0000
Pandora creates football themed jewellery for UEFA Women’s Euro 2022
If you're looking for a special gift for football fanatics, Pandora has the perfect charms - see the full collection here.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:26:21 +0000
The Range garden bar taking Instagram by storm
The bar has been a huge hit on Instagram as outdoor furniture sales start to soar.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:25:28 +0000
Converse releases new ‘Things To Grow’ trainers - how to shop the collection
Converse has released a new 'Things To Grow' collection with Schuh, here's how to buy them.

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.



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