Basingstoke Gazette
Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Kids' favourite train Thomas is back in full-size on historic Hampshire railway line this weekend
THOMAS & Friends are back on track at the Watercress Line for more fun and adventure next week.
Thu, 26 May 2022 09:40:02 +0100Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 26
Take a look at some of the items coming to Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday May 26.
Thu, 26 May 2022 09:39:28 +0100Father's Day 2022: Cartwright & Butler releases delicious gift bags, tins and hampers
Show the father figure in your life some love this Father's Day and treat him to a delicious gift from Cartwright & Butler.
Thu, 26 May 2022 09:38:49 +0100Silentnight launches new kids mattress and bedding collection - Shop the range
Help your kids doze off to dreamland with Silentnight's new kids mattress and bedding range.
Thu, 26 May 2022 07:13:24 +0100New digital platform to help teach online safety to primary school children
The new tool will be aimed at children in years 5 and 6
Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Father's Day 2022: Cartwright & Butler releases delicious gift bags, tins and hampers
Show the father figure in your life some love this Father's Day and treat him to a delicious gift from Cartwright & Butler.
Wed, 25 May 2022 12:09:56 +0100Brighton Hill murder: Four arrested in murder investigation after man in his 30s dies
TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in Brighton Hill.
Wed, 25 May 2022 13:59:44 +0100Dog rescued from fire in Hobbs Court, Basingstoke, after smoke seen coming from flat
A DOG has been rescued from a residential fire after an alarm could be heard and smoke could be seen coming from a flat.
Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Councillors bid to protect 'wild oasis' in Old Down that is valued by residents
COUNCILLORS have taken a bid to protect Old Down and branded the space as a "wild oasis" that is valued by residents.
Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Hampshire County Council will not build Camrose link road
A HAMPSHIRE County Council councillor have revealed that the Camrose link road option for the Brighton Hill roundabout will not be built.
Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Football protesters are 'bitterly disappointed' after Basingstoke Town FC say bthey won't fight Camrose decision
FOOTBALL fans have expressed their “bitter disappointment” after it was revealed that Basingstoke FC will no longer fight the decision to build 85 dwellings and a 70-bedroom care home on the Camrose football stadium.
Wed, 25 May 2022 10:14:29 +0100Final phase of essential maintenance work on flume tower at Basingstoke Aquadrome
THE final phase of essential maintenance work on the flume tower at Basingstoke Aquadrome has begun.
Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Sian Johansson taking on 100km charity walk for Coppafeel
A MUM from Basingstoke will be taking part in a 100km trek across the Pembrokeshire Coast in memory of her "fun-loving and adventurous" mother who died after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Wed, 25 May 2022 17:03:18 +0100Basingstoke man found dead by friend after emotional distress
A BASINGSTOKE man was found dead by his friend following emotional distress, an inquest heard.
Wed, 25 May 2022 15:43:13 +0100Wordle 340 May 25: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
Wed, 25 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Basingstoke man says council not acting on fly-tipping case
A BASINGSTOKE man said he is disappointed after the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council failed to take any action for two years.
Wed, 25 May 2022 20:21:55 +0100Home left without power in Overton this evening
Hundreds of people in Overton have been left without power this evening (May 25).
Wed, 25 May 2022 14:47:12 +0100Amesbury Cat Watch Rescue Shelter rescues kittens from Hook back garden
A CHARITY cat rescue shelter has rescued a group of feral kittens from a back garden.
Wed, 25 May 2022 11:29:17 +0100People in Basingstoke still waiting for council tax rebate
THOUSANDS of people in Basingstoke and Deane are still waiting for their council tax rebate from the borough council.
Wed, 25 May 2022 10:46:51 +0100Tree planted for Queen's jubilee removed from War Memorial Park
THE borough council said it was “saddened” to find a tree planted in a Basingstoke park to commemorate The Queen’s platinum jubilee has been removed.
Wed, 25 May 2022 09:56:26 +0100Busy Bees apologises for 'inadequate' Ofsted report at Basingstoke nursery
THE owners of a Basingstoke nursery which was told to improve because children were at ‘potential risk of harm’ has apologised to parents and children and said it was “disappointed” with the outcome.
Wed, 25 May 2022 09:28:24 +0100See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise
The infection can also be spread by animals and eating meat.
Wed, 25 May 2022 10:20:39 +0100Hairdresser Blanche Mullinger killed after being dragged under her own car in 'dreadful accident' in Hampshire
A mobile hairdresser was dragged under her own car and killed after reaching inside the SUV outside a client's house and accidentally reversing.
Wed, 25 May 2022 12:21:50 +0100Get Queen’s favourite tipple for free at Greene King pubs
Celebrate like the Queen during the jubilee with Her Majesty’s favourite cocktail – for free! Here’s how to get yours.
Wed, 25 May 2022 12:22:19 +0100Prince Charles seeks ‘discreet’ Clarence House diary manager – how to apply
Have you ever fancied managing the busy diaries of Prince Charles and Camilla? Well, one lucky job applicant could find themselves doing just that.
Wed, 25 May 2022 09:54:39 +0100Red List: half of Britain's butterflies endangered
New Red List reveals half of British butterflies endangered or nearing extinction. Read more:
Wed, 25 May 2022 09:14:29 +0100Iceland launches Platinum Jubilee party food and desserts - Stock up for your street party
Iceland has launched its party food and desserts range that is perfect for your Platinum Jubilee Street party.
Wed, 25 May 2022 09:14:03 +0100Father's Day 2022: Beaverbrooks has Hugo Boss, Gucci and Emporio Armani watches and gifts
Beaverbrooks has a selection of designer watches, cufflinks and jewellery gifts perfect for treating your Dad to this Father's Day.
Wed, 25 May 2022 09:13:41 +0100M&S transforms its Gin & Tonic and Passion Star Martini into sorbets for summer
M&S transforms two iconic cocktails into delicious frozen treats in time for the sunny weather. How to get yours.
Wed, 25 May 2022 08:22:57 +0100Destress this exam season with Holland & Barrett's 'Study Bundle'
Holland & Barret wants to help teenagers who are going through exam period and so created the Study Well Bundle.
Wed, 25 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100Platinum Jubilee: The Royal Mint unveils largest ever coin in honour of The Queen
Check out the Royal Mint's largest ever coin that has been created for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Tue, 24 May 2022 09:59:00 +0100All lanes now cleared on A33 in Popley after 'road traffic incident' - recap
Hello and welcome to our live blog. We will be bringing you updates on an ongoing road closure on the A33 in Popley which is causing heavy delays
Tue, 24 May 2022 17:26:30 +0100Basingstoke Town FC receive confirmation Camrose is listed as an asset of community value
THE Camrose football stadium has been listed as an asset of community value, which Basingstoke Town FC football club say could be a “great opportunity” if the land is put up for sale.
Tue, 24 May 2022 10:02:49 +0100In pictures: Police launch murder investigation after man in his 30s dies
PICTURES show police and forensic officers at work after a murder investigation was launched yesterday after the death of a man who was found with serious injuries at a house in the Brighton Hill area of Basingstoke.
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Rubbish not collected on Wateridge Road, Basingstoke
RESIDENTS in Basingstoke have been left in dismay after their recycling bin has not been collected in over a week, leaving their rubbish to pile up.
Tue, 24 May 2022 16:11:14 +0100Police carry out patrols after Musgrave Close murder investigation is launched in Basingstoke
POLICE have said they are carrying out patrols as they continue their murder investigation into after the death of a man who was found with serious injuries at a house in the Brighton Hill area of Basingstoke.
Tue, 24 May 2022 15:47:58 +0100Brighton Hill Murder: Raid carried out at Basingstoke home as murder investigation continues
POLICE carried out a raid on a house in Basingstoke today as part of the investigation into the murder of a man in his 30s.
Tue, 24 May 2022 13:13:43 +0100Brighton Hill murder: No arrests made after 'armed police' seen on Dollery Way
'ARMED police' were spotted making enquiries on a residential street as part of an ongoing murder investigation in Basingstoke.
Tue, 24 May 2022 10:21:38 +0100The Rising Sun pub in Basingstoke is recreating a 1935 photo
A POPULAR pub in Basingstoke, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary, is inviting people to gather outside its premises next Friday to recreate a group photo taken during the previous royal occasions.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:17:41 +0100Wordle 339 May 24: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:01:43 +0100Heavy delays as one lane BLOCKED on busy Basingstoke road
ONE lane is blocked on a Basingstoke roundabout this morning (Tuesday, May 24) due to
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Woman forced to pay more than 18 times cost of train ticket after 'phone dies'
A BASINGSTOKE woman has been forced to pay more than 18 times the price of her train ticket after her phone died and she failed to produce it for inspection.
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Basingstoke mum frustrated after her kitchen ceiling crashes
A BASINGSTOKE mum has been left frustrated after her kitchen ceiling came crashing down in the night after her housing association “ignored her repeated complaints about a leak”.
Tue, 24 May 2022 16:43:42 +0100Basingstoke Foodbank preparing for rise in users as Cost-of-Living crisis continues
A FOODBANK is preparing for influx of new users.
Tue, 24 May 2022 14:11:22 +0100Park View Primary School hosts baking competition and welcomes Grenadier Guards as part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
PRIMARY school children have been celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a baking contest.
Tue, 24 May 2022 13:27:15 +0100Busy Bees at Basingstoke hospital graded as 'inadequate' by Ofsted
A BASINGSTOKE nursery school has been ordered to improve because it is putting children ‘at potential risk of harm’.
Tue, 24 May 2022 12:39:50 +0100More than 500 sign Eastrop parking charges petition
A PETITION against the council’s decision to introduce parking charges at Eastrop is gathering momentum as more than 500 people have signed it in three days.
Tue, 24 May 2022 10:23:53 +0100New £81,600 play area at Chineham Park Popley open
A NEW £81,619 play park has opened in Basingstoke.
Tue, 24 May 2022 13:48:51 +0100Cricket: Incredible start for all-rounder Neal as captain
Basingstoke & North Hants shattered Portsmouth’s 100 per cent start to the new Southern Premier League Division 1 season with a 78-run win.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:26:26 +0100Hunted 2022 contestants Abi and Grace Elliott – why have they gone on the run?
Hunted contestants Abi and Grace Elliott from Hampshire have gone on the run hoping to win a share of the £100,000 prize - here's what we know about them so far.