Hello and welcome to our Local Elections 2022 live blog. We will be bringing you updates and useful information throughout the day.

POLLING stations in Basingstoke will be open until 10pm today and will be held in schools, leisure centres, churches and village halls.

Local elections are set to take place on Thursday, May 5 with polling stations being open across the UK, including in Basingstoke.

The ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ box is a specially designed box to acknowledge just how important it is to be yourself.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, May 5.

The collection features the beloved Corgi across products.

A YOUNG couple from Andover are sending an urgent warning to dog owners in the area after their beloved puppy tragically died following a weekend walk at Anton Lakes.

A FARMER from Basingstoke has been left ‘angry’ after a renewable energy group 'mistakenly' sprayed chemicals on his land, killing an area of natural habitat for bees and wildlife.

A COUNCILLOR has expressed concern and anger after a child has reportedly nearly been hit by a car this morning outside a Basingstoke school.

THE future of the Planet Ice rink in Basingstoke has been secured as a new sponsorship agreement has been announced.

A FARMER from Basingstoke has been left ‘angry’ after a renewable energy group ‘mistakenly’ sprayed chemicals on his land, killing an area of natural habitat for bees and wildlife.

A BASINGSTOKE man has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery as part of an ongoing police investigation after a man died in Popley.

Hints and answer to today's Wordle.

A 78-YEAR-OLD man was approached in the public toilets in Manor Park, assaulted and had money demanded from him earlier this year.

The new sub-variant has seen a few hundred cases detected since the end of March.

A DAD from Basingstoke who was tricked by his ex-partner with a fake DNA test claiming his daughter was not his hopes to raise awareness so others don’t suffer the same agony.

FEWER than half of patients with breast cancer symptoms are being seen in hospital within two weeks following an urgent GP referral, the Gazette can reveal.

Warning to shoppers paying with cash at Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Lidl, M&S. Read more:

THE charity which organises the Social Worker of the Year Awards is on the lookout for inspiring social workers in Hampshire who have made an exceptional difference to the lives of people they support.

LEARNER drivers in Basingstoke have some of the best chances of getting a test, despite a nationwide backlog.

A MAN who had spent most of his adulthood in and out of jail has turned his life around – and is now helping others to do the same.

If you’re looking for an intelligent and loyal four-legged friend, you might consider one of these five dogs at German Shepherd Rescue South.

A leading UK lottery website is now giving players the opportunity to maximise their chances on Europe’s most sought-after game with a special offer for just £2.

Rare 50p that collectors 'go crazy for' sells for £150. Read more:

Calling all young Padawans, Pandora and Star Wars have revealed an exclusive collection which is something out of a galaxy far, far away.

Here's a selection of Star Wars gifts you can treat yourself or a loved one to this May 4.

The rule will affect tourists heading to the popular holiday spots of Magaluf, Majorca and some parts of Ibiza.

A man from Hampshire has been jailed for 10 years after he was convicted of rape of a girl aged under 16.

A BASINGSTOKE man has denied murder after a man died in Popley.

A BASINGSTOKE man charged with murder after a man died in Popley will enter his plea today

A MAN from Basingstoke is encouraging residents to become members of a stem cell donor register, after being diagnosed with blood cancer.

RESIDENTS who live at a block of flats in Basingstoke have said they "do not feel safe" following "antisocial behaviour" incidents and a lift that has been vandalised and broken for weeks.

NEW figures released by Basingstoke Foodbank reveal 2,800 emergency food parcels were provided to 6,300 local people who couldn’t afford the essentials between April 2021 and March 2022.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle collision on the A339 on Saturday (April 30).

EMERGENCY services were called to Brighton Hill Retail Park last night (Monday, May 2) for the second time in as many days after reports of a fire alarm.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

MEMBERS of the Nepalese community in Basingstoke marked the Nepali New Year 2079 with a host of celebrations.

A BUS operator has appointed a new member of its leadership team in the Hampshire area.

A GRANDMOTHER has blamed the Post Office for causing stress resulting in both her parents suffering a stroke after it accused her of stealing £36,000. 

THOMAS the Tank Engine is set to come steaming along an historic railway line much to the delight of families and children in Hampshire later this month.

The singer is set to do the show ahead of his latest album 'Harry's House'.

A FUNDRAISING event is being held to support a school in Africa.

Performance and health are key to the brand.

Book your staycation without blowing the budget with Travelodge's bargain deal.

From The Mandalorian to the original Star Wars films get all you need from ShopDisney.

POLICE have issued an appeal for information following a 'deliberate' fire at a derelict former toy store in Basingstoke last night.

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a derelict former toy store in Basingstoke last night (Sunday, May 1).

Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser are returning with our popular Pet Idol contest for the region this year.

A CIRCUS theatre company will be retelling the Greek myth Atlas on tour and it is coming to Basingstoke’s Proteus Theatre in June.

A HEARTBROKEN sexual assault survivor says the NHS has gone back on plans to get her the help she needs.