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Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:37:32 +0100
Mr Porter launches huge sale on men's designer wear in time for Fathers Day
Update your wardrobe with Mr Porter's huge sale across Men's wear.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:35:20 +0100
Get Father's Day Gifts for under £30 from Moonpig now
Moonpig has a range of perfect presents to get for Father's Day.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:34:53 +0100
Adidas reveals Gucci crossover collection - What to buy from the exciting collaboration
Shop Adidas and Gucci'ss ultimate crossover collection that combines the best of the brands.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 21:57:00 +0100
Missing man, 54, from Brighton Hill has been located
Police have confirmed that a 54-year-old man who had been reported missing from Brighton Hill has now been found.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:08:00 +0100
Toilets and changing facilities at Chineham splash park set on fire again
TOILET and changing facilities at a popular Basingstoke leisure facility have again been set on fire by vandals just a week after the council installed a brand-new unit.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:05:02 +0100
Brighton Hill School gets three 'outstanding' awards in 'good' Ofsted
A BASINGSTOKE school has been awarded an overall grade of ‘good’ by Ofsted after it achieved ‘outstanding’ grade in three of the four categories inspected.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:47:51 +0100
Conor Lynch leaves Basingstoke Town
Basingstoke Town FC’s star forward Conor Lynch has decided to leave the club.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:47:50 +0100
Football fan who threw flare onto pitch during away game is banned from matches
A MAN from Hartley Wintney has been banned by a court from supporting Reading Football Club at their matches for the next three years after he threw a flare onto the pitch during an away game.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:52:20 +0100
New lease for education provider Hampshire Inclusion under expansion plans
AN ALTERNATIVE education provider has agreed a 15-year lease on an office building in Hook as part of its expansion plans.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke truck driver drove in Oxfordshire while 14 tonnes over the legal vehicle weight
A BASINGSTOKE truck driver has been forced to pay more than £800 after driving while 14 tonnes over the permitted vehicle weight limit.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:31:09 +0100
Meadowland girl raises £102.75 for Four Lanes Community Junior School in Chineham by selling cakes and lemonade
GIRL celebrates jubilee by raising over £100 for her school by selling cake and lemonade.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:20:57 +0100
Basingstoke out of relegation zone with big win
Basingstoke & North Hants hauled themselves out of the Southern Premier Division 1 relegation zone for the first time this season.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:59:45 +0100
Charity joins Hampshire Cricket Board at the crease
The charitable arm of a housing association has partnered up with Hampshire Cricket Board to deliver free, weekly cricket sessions.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:30:21 +0100
Historic locomotive Bahamas to visit Basingstoke this summer
A HISTORIC locomotive is set to visit Basingstoke this summer as part of a tour across the region.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:53:30 +0100
Blood donor sessions now being held at The Apollo Hotel
BLOOD donations in Basingstoke have relocated from a community centre to a four-star hotel because it is cheaper.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:50:32 +0100
New £23k adventure trail opens at Sherborne St John School
A NEW £23,000 adventure trail is now open for use for school children following a fundraising drive.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:13:33 +0100
British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton
SONS of two former British Touring Car Championship legends were in action as the rounds 7, 8 & 9 of the BTCC were held at Thruxton Circuit last weekend.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Phillips Law named firm of the year at Hampshire awards
A BASINGSTOKE law firm had a very successful evening at a recent Hampshire awards ceremony - with both the company and one of its team recognised with accolades.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:00:10 +0100
How to get to the Isle of Wight Festival 2022
Ferry and bus routes that will get people to the Isle of Wight Festival 2022

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:54:47 +0100
Successful three months for Hart Swimming Club
Hart Swimming Club took home 27 medals from the Basingstoke Open Meet last weekend.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:38:30 +0100
PoundToy releases summer toy bundle with exclusive free gift - How to get yours
PoundToy has released a summer toy bundle that comes with an exclusive free gift.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:47:33 +0100
Family pays tribute to ‘chatty and loving’ Basingstoke dad who died after tree fell on his car on A33
The family of a much-loved Basingstoke dad who died after a tree fell on his car has paid tribute to him at an inquest.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:06:44 +0100
Father's Day 2022: Hampers from Hotel Chocolat, M&S, Fortnum and Mason and more
Here's a roundup of hampers from Hotel Chocolat, M&S, Fortnum and Mason and more, ideal for Father's Day gifts.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:38:54 +0100
ShopDisney has up to 50 per cent off clothing, accessories and toys
The online retailer is giving Disney fans the chance to grab a bargain.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:37:27 +0100
Zing Cocktails has the perfect gifts for fathers day
If you can't be with your father figure this upcoming fathers day and are worried about what gift to send them in the post, then look no further.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:53:54 +0100
Platinum Jubilee: 124 pictures of Basingstoke celebrations
A once-in-a-lifetime event has drawn to a close, after people across the country came together in street parties and community events to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70 year reign as monarch.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:22:44 +0100
PHOTOS: Basing Under Siege battle reenactment attracts crowds at historic Basing House
ONE of the iconic sieges of the Civil Wars, The Battle of Basing House, had it all – multiple sieges, a plot, personalities and celebrities of the day, triumph and disaster, and outrage.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:54:40 +0100
Community consultation begins for 220 homes in Kingsclere
A HOMEBUILDER has begun community consultation for a residential development of up to 220 dwelling in Kingsclere.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:25:36 +0100
Pupils of St Mark's Primary School raise £585 for school by running laps of nearby park
A PAIR of boys are raising money for their school by completing laps of a nearby park.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:36:20 +0100
Boris Johnson faces no confidence vote by Tory MPs
Sir Graham Brady said he has received the number of letters from Conservative MPs needed to trigger a vote.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:19:30 +0100
Boris Johnson confidence vote results: PM survives challenge
Boris Johnson survives a confidence vote from Conservative MPs in the wake of Sue Gray’s report into breaches of Covid regulations.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:43:41 +0100
Council 'disappointed' after mountain of litter and knives left in Chineham park after jubilee celebrations
BASINGSTOKE council has expressed its dissappointment at the lack nof care for the environment by residents celebrating the Jubilee weekend in Chineham.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:56:59 +0100
Basingstoke truck driver fined £500 after dangerous driving caused a vehicle to collide with motorway barrier
A TRUCK driver from Basingstoke has been forced to pay more than £600 after his dangerous driving caused another vehicle to collide with a motorway barrier.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:33:44 +0100
Crowds descend on castle grounds for the annual Highclere Show
The Highclere Show welcomed in hundreds of happy show-goers at the end of May, bringing lots of sunshine, a programme full of family-inspired entertainment, plenty of sporting qualifiers plus a host of country activities and shopping opportunities.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:07:56 +0100
Snows Peugeot Basingstoke wins again at the Retailer awards
A BASINGSTOKE car dealership has been recognised with a gold award as part of an annual retailer scheme.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:31:58 +0100
More than 300 monkeypox cases now recorded in the UK
According to the UKHSA, monkeypox does not usually spread easily between people and the overall risk to the UK population remains low.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:42:33 +0100
The Food Warehouse plans food drive for Spotlight UK Foodhub
A FOOD warehouse in Basingstoke is hosting a food donation drive next week to collect items for a charity.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:05:09 +0100
Basingstoke man, 35, fined for running a red light in London
A BASINGSTOKE man has been handed a fine after he failed to comply with a red light traffic signal in London.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:41:30 +0100
Plans submitted to rebuild Tadley Skatepark in memory of Lee Robinson and Jake Burden
PLANS have been submitted to rebuild a skatepark in Tadley in memory of two teenagers who died in a car crash.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:56:11 +0100
Movies and TV shows filmed in Hampshire
HAVE you ever been watching something and thought – I know that place?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:39:43 +0100
Basingstoke residents ring in the jubilee with a party
Residents of a retirement living development in Basingstoke celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee by throwing a special event that was “truly fit for a Queen”.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:16:58 +0100
Luxury Pig hotels and Lime Wood to hold music festivals that are a 'step above the usual' with top acts, outstanding food and excellent customer service
FOUR top acts are set to rock the grounds of four luxury hotels as a multi-venue music festival celebrates music, food and all things good this summer.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:14:26 +0100
Cost of living: Universal Credit claimants to get £650 support
To help with the rising costs, households on certain benefits will receive financial support over the summer.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 22:13:35 +0100
Spotify Pie Chart: What is it and how to create your own
See how you can make your own Spotify Pie Chart.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:43:12 +0100
Sky Glass reveals 2022 living room trends from smart speakers to open plan living
See the 2022 trends that everyone wants in the living room from smart speakers to an open plan space.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:43:36 +0100
GLOSSYBOX launches June 'Summer Rendezvous' Box – take a look inside
Are you heading for your first trip abroad since the pandemic? Or even heading for a weekend cabin staycation?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:42:48 +0100
Get the Love Island look in your garden with a DIY firepit – how to build your own
If you’d like to get the Love Island look, here’s a DIY firepit you can create in your own back yard, plus some easier options if you want to save time.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:25:36 +0100
Red Arrows display over Hampshire cancelled due to poor visibility
The much-anticipated Red Arrows flypast above Hampshire has been called off due to bad weather.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Touching wartime letters are shared at The Haymarket, Basingstoke
RESIDENTS are invited to an evening where “touching”wartime letters will be shared during a historic storytelling show.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:21:00 +0100
ANOTHER weather warning issued for thunderstorms this evening
Following last night's wet weather, the Met Office has issued a further yellow weather warning for thunderstorms tomorrow, including in Hampshire.



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