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Basingstoke Gazette

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Campaigners pleased as county council pledges £20,000 in effort to improve state of ‘Pigeon Poo Bridge’
CAMPAIGNERS have praised the county council after it pledged £20,000 for improvement works to a ‘disgusting’ bridge in Basingstoke.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Generous donations from Basingstoke's art community raise more than £3k for Ukraine
Artists from Basingstoke painted, knitted and sculpted sunflowers to raise more than £3,000 in support of Ukraine.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:34:44 +0100
Cognitive Reflection Test: Can you pass the shortest IQ test 3 questions
The common IQ test is a great way to test your knowledge. But most are pretty lengthy.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:33:23 +0100
New permanent bank holiday in honour of the Queen set to be considered
Campaigners are calling for a new permanent bank holiday to take place in June from 2023

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire poverty: Hampshire's children in need more likely to rely on free school meals
VULNERABLE children in Hampshire are more likely to receive free school meals than five years ago, new figures show.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
CUTTING EDGE
Mowmate, based in Sherfield on Loddon, have the latest in garden machinery to suit all your needs.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:42:21 +0100
Elon Musk Twitter takeover: Founder Jack Dorsey breaks silence
He said he agrees with Musk’s goal of creating a platform that is “maximally trusted and broadly inclusive”.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:19:13 +0100
Disney launches new homeware brand 'Disney Home'
Disney fans hold on to your hats because from today you can now buy Disney inspired homeware.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:18:07 +0100
Merlin Annual Pass launches sale on trips to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland and more
Merlin Entertainments has launched the ‘Year of EPIC’ sale to help families secure a year of fun activities with the Merlin Annual Pass.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:18:40 +0100
Marks and Spencer launches Queen's Platinum Jubilee collection fit for a royal celebration
From candles to even biscuit tins M&S has it all.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:29:03 +0100
Hampshire MPs react to investigation into Prime Minister over claims he misled Parliament about Downing Street parties
A HAMPSHIRE MP has said that they ‘cannot judge' the situation until the police complete their work after it was confirmed the Prime Minister will be investigated over claims he misled Parliament about parties in Downing Street during lockdown.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:54:49 +0100
Shocking footage shows moment drug driver overturns at 70mph on Oakridge Road
SHOCKING camera footage taken from a property on Oakridge Road shows the moment a drug driver collides with a traffic island at 70mph - seriously injuring his 25-year-old passenger.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:27:26 +0100
Father-of-four sent to prison for colliding with traffic island on Oakridge Road at 70mph after taking drugs
A DANGEROUS driver who seriously injured his passenger while he was more than 12 times the legal drug drive limit has been jailed.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:36:04 +0100
Mother and her kittens rescued from Basingstoke property
AN ANIMAL rescue service in Basingstoke has rescued a cat and her kittens after they were left inside a property in a “horrific state”.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:33:54 +0100
Former head of drama teacher gets Sing For Fun up and running
A FORMER head of drama teacher has reprised Basingstoke’s long-running community choir Sing for Fun.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:27:29 +0100
Wordle 310 April 25: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:20:28 +0100
Council approves Eastrop parking charges after consultation
THE borough council has decided to press ahead with introducing parking charges at Eastrop despite only one person supporting the proposal.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:42:55 +0100
Uninsured BMW seized as police monitor 'large car gathering' in Basingstoke
POLICE seized an uninsured vehicle in Basingstoke last night after it 'drifted' on a roundabout during a 'large car gathering'.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:42:19 +0100
Old Basing Tennis Club gets a defibrillator
A life-saving defibrillator will be officially unveiled at Old Basing Tennis Club next week.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:39:06 +0100
Donation made to Naomi House & Jacksplace during Easter fun
THE children visiting Naomi House & Jacksplace were paid a special surprise with £1,000 being donated to the hospice.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:27:52 +0100
Chineham boy wins place at prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School
A LOCAL boy has been accepted into a prestigious dance school.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:03:07 +0100
Public thanked by police after missing Hampshire man is found
Public thanked by police after missing Hampshire man is found

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:38:48 +0100
Hampshire police officer Edward Greevy lied about domestic violence incidents, tribunal told
A police constable lied to his superiors about his handling of two domestic violence incidents including over a failure to check a baby for injuries, a tribunal has heard.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:54:34 +0100
Basingstoke dad brings out football biographies for kids
A BASINGSTOKE dad is bringing out a series of short biographies of footballers for children to read and enjoy.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:25:13 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals enter 10-year radiology partnership with GE Healthcare
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has signed a 10-year partnership agreement with GE Healthcare.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:13:38 +0100
Link2 members walked to raise money for UNICEF Ukraine
A GROUP of young people with special needs have raised more than £6,000 from a fundraising walk for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:10:18 +0100
Basingstoke skaters return with 11 medals from Blackpool
A GROUP of ice skaters from Basingstoke displayed a terrific performance at the Blackpool Ice Skating Festival last week as they returned with 11 medals.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 20:05:55 +0100
New deputy police and crime commissioner has vowed to not repeat the mistakes of his predecessor
THE proposed new deputy police and crime commissioner has vowed to not repeat the mistakes of his predecessor.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:55:43 +0100
Best LED mirrors to recreate Molly-Mae's £8000 mirror from Wayfair, MADE and more
You don't need to fork out over £8,000 for Molly-Mae's 'dream mirror', get your own LED mirror for less from MADE, Wayfair and more.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:49:56 +0100
Revolution Beauty sells dupe of NARS foundation and TikTok users approve - Get yours
Revolution Beauty is selling a dupe of a NARS foundation, saving makeup fans more than £27.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:21:53 +0100
Celebrate World Penguin Day at a SEA LIFE penguin party
Celebrate World Penguin Day at SEA LIFE.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:20:30 +0100
Basingstoke Town seal playoff spot on drama-free final day
After missing their first opportunity to guarantee a playoff place on Monday night, Basingstoke Town made no mistake at the second time of asking with a comfortable 2-0 victory at second-bottom Chalfont St. Peter. ‘Stoke entered the day sat in the ...

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:10:01 +0100
Hartley Wintney held for a draw by Hayes and Yeading United
Hartley Wintney were held for an exciting 2-2 draw by Hayes and Yeading United in Anthony Millerick’s last league game as the Row manager.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:50:40 +0100
Brenda Edwards heartfelt first interview since "sudden" death of son Jamal
Brenda Edwards heartfelt first interview since "sudden" death of son Jamal. Read more:

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:38:28 +0100
Basingstoke assault: Man arrested after teenager sexually assaulted at Basingstoke bus station
HAMPSHIRE police requested help from the public with identifying a man who they believed held vital information relating to a sexual assault taking place at Basingstoke bus station Saturday afternoon (April 23).

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:30:00 +0100
Update on M27 roadworks smart motorway scheme including 60mph limit
National Highways has given a detailed update on the remainder of the works.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:41:26 +0100
Wordle 309 April 24: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Food Hygiene Ratings: Basingstoke pub's Thai kitchen handed low score for its food hygiene but landlord promises to improve
THE landlord of a Basingstoke pub that was handed a low food hygiene rating has said sorry to his punters and promised immediate improvements.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
FLASHBACK: The story of Basingstoke's May’s Brewery and its owners
Although there were many small breweries that were serving the populace of Basingstoke in the earlier years the one that is remembered most is that of John May. John May, who succeeded in becoming Mayor six times, built up his business to eventually ...

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Drop in number of Covid patients being cared for by Hampshire Hospitals trust
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was caring for 176 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:27:16 +0100
Hampshire police fine driver after dashcam from Botley incident
THIS shocking dashcam footage has landed the driver of the orange car in hot water.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'I'm really looking forward to getting stuck in': New deputy police commissioner proposed
A CONSERVATIVE councillor from Portsmouth has been put forward as the proposed deputy police and crime commissioner.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:18:33 +0100
Man dies after being hit by a bus - Hampshire police appeal for witnesses
Witness appeal launched after man dies in Portsmouth collision

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:45:49 +0100
20-year-old Mercedes driver caught doing more than 100mph on M27
A man has been banned from driving after being caught speeding at more than 100mph on the M27.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:43:38 +0100
What star who plays Anne Darwin in ITV 'canoe man' drama looks like in real life
MILLIONS were gripped as the story of infamous "canoe man" John Darwin and his wife was retold in a four-part series on ITV.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:33:55 +0100
Smell of smoke in Hampshire could be from Surrey wildfire
RESIDENTS who have reported the smell of smoke, have been told that it could be from a fire as far away as Surrey. 

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:43:05 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: When is the 'blockbuster' four-day bank holiday weekend?
The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 12:21:10 +0100
Major incident sees M3 closed and leaves one man with life-threatening injuries
EMERGENCY services closed the M3 after a major incident involving a man who was found with life-threatening injuries.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:48:05 +0100
Firefighters still battling huge blaze with smell travelling across Hampshire
FIRE services are still battling a large heath fire at Ash Ranges this afternoon.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:59:06 +0100
Police find missing pensioner from Farnborough
POLICE have thanked the public for their help locating a pensioner that went missing from his Hampshire home. 



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