Since bursting onto the UK music scene 10 years ago, The Overtones have racked up platinum record sales, released six studio albums, sold out tours across the nation, and performed for Her Majesty The Queen and they are heading to Basingstoke.

The average price of a house in England has hit a new high last month, according to a report by Rightmove.

RESIDENTS in Basingstoke have backed calls for ‘pavement parking’ to be banned in England, on the grounds that it puts people off walking in their neighbourhoods.

A BASINGSTOKE man has been handed a community sentence after assaulting a woman last year.

A PUB has launched a new “doggy” menu.

FOSTERING is a commitment that could change more than one life for the better - but there are also many myths out there that are giving fostering a very bad reputation.

A GIRL from Alresford has been named the winner of Blue Peter’s Awesome Orbit competition to design an emblem that will go on the first satellite to launch from UK soil this summer.

A Government trade minister has claimed the Governor of the Bank of England “mis-spoke” when he issued an “apocalyptic” warning about rising food prices.

Government reveals the 170 unclaimed estates in Hampshire. Read more:

From tuna and ice cream to gravy with pasta, see the weirdest food combos that Brits love...

The Food Standards Agency has warned consumers not to drink the affected product.

Know someone that can't get enough of whisky ( or whiskey)? Try them to a gift they're bound to love this World Whisky Day.

We tried Cartwright & Butler's Platinum Jubilee range and it was too good to last until the 'blockbuster' Bank Holiday weekend.

We tried Cartwright & Butler's Platinum Jubilee range and it was too good to last until the 'blockbuster' Bank Holiday weekend.

Add some fizz to your Platinum Jubilee celebrations with the supermarket's limited-edition collection of bubbly.

THE chairman of Basingstoke Town FC has said the club will no longer fight the decision to build 85 dwellings and a 70-bedroom care home on the Camrose football stadium, after an inspector approved the developer's appeals.

THE leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has called on Basingstoke Town FC to share their “ambition” about the future and the next steps for the club.

A principal of a Basingstoke college said "it is like a dream come true" after the college officially opened its very own University centre.

'Common sense has finally prevailed', says the people who have been objecting to the Warehouse plan.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

SHOCKING photos released by the RSPCA show the condition of a sick dog who was subject to "inhumane" neglect by her owner.

A DAD-of-two who says he was told to wait nearly two weeks for a CT scan says his impatient nature saved his life.

A LONG-STANDING councillor says he is ‘disappointed’ after being shuffled out of the county council cabinet.

MOTORISTS are being urged to "plan ahead" as lane closures will be in place on part of a Hampshire motorway.

A MUM thought ‘this is it, we’re going up’ as a gang of ATM thieves tried to blow up the cash machine beneath her six-year-old daughter’s bedroom.

Death has occurred on the 1st May 2022 of a local man, William (Bill) Baggs. He was well known as the voice of Basingstoke Gazette Talking News for the blind and vision impaired. He carefully chose items of interest every week and recorded them on ta...

BASINGSTOKE's Mickey Joyce lost to Connor Benzey in the final of the Cuestars Under-21 Gold Tour.

THE new chairman of Hampshire County Council has issued a reminder to councillors of who they truly working for.

THOUSANDS of people across Hampshire are still waiting on their council tax rebates, according to statistics.

HAMPSHIRE Constabulary’s support service for the LGBT+ communities has been renamed as it marks its 25th anniversary.

Cadbury has revealed it will be launching a new twist on one of its popular chocolate bars.

Pizza Hut is relaunching a menu item for the first time since 2012, see it here.

The iconic boy band are back with a UK tour to mark their 20th anniversary.

There's just over a month until Fathers Day, that means there's plenty of time to get prepared and start buying before everything sells out.

The sports retailer has up to 60% off but you'll need to be quick.

Treat your Dad to new scents from some of the biggest brands from the perfume retailer's Father's Day favourites range.

The trial will use a biometric checkout programme.

A MAN has admitted to being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug in Basingstoke.

A SCHOOL in Basingstoke has hosted a colour run, raising funds to create a new social outdoor space.

ONE of the largest business centres in Basingstoke has been acquired by two developers.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

A Met officer convicted of child sex offences has been dismissed without notice following a misconduct hearing.

Hello and welcome to our live blog. We are bringing you updates as one lane is blocked on the M3 southbound at Basingstoke due to a vehicle fire.

ONE lane was closed on the M3 at Basingstoke on Thursday afternoon (May 19) after a behicle fire in the hard shoulder.

MEMBERS of a Basingstoke political party dressed as pet controllers in a protest outside parliament.

A SPORTS club in Basingstoke has joined a nationwide junior squash participation initiative to attract thousands of girls and boys to the game.

THE Highclere Show is set to provide heaps of family fun over the May half term.

This year has seen a whole host of household of price increases costing your family hundreds or even thousands of pounds extra per year.

As part of our campaign to help you save money, here are five ways you can cut your weekly food shop costs.

A CONSERVATIVE councillor says it is an ‘honour’ to have been appointed as the new leader of the county council.