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Basingstoke Gazette

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:04:10 +0100
South Warnborough Ukrainian refugee raises hundreds for charity
A NINE-year-old Ukrainian girl living in South Warnborough has raised more than £200 for charity by selling homemade cakes.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Brain Tumour Charity: Hampshire charity ball helps reach reach £100million mark
AN ANNIVERSARY dinner dance saw more than 240 guests raise money for brain tumour research.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:27:32 +0100
Minions movie TikTok trend: What is Gentleminions? The craze caused by Rise Of Gru release
See the internet's latest weird viral moment inspired by the new Minions movie.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:26:38 +0100
Thousands to get free BBC TV licence under new government rules
Previously, all over 75s received a free TV licence but this stopped in July 2020 due to BBC budget cuts..

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:22:03 +0100
Cllr Andrea Bowes shares concerns about car meets in Basingstoke
A COUNCILLOR has said there is no “current workable solution” to car meets in Basingstoke and the problem is “getting worse.”

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:27:34 +0100
More than 20 tones of hay involved in a large farm fire on Goddards Lane
AROUND 25 tones of hay were involved in a large fire at a farm over the weekend.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:14:34 +0100
Children at Old Basing Infant School delighted with nature theme mosaic
CHILDREN at an infant school in Basingstoke were delighted this week to see the final unveiling of a mosaic.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:33:20 +0100
British astronaut Tim Peake to head to Basingstoke
A BRITISH astronaut will be heading to Basingstoke to share his knowledge about travelling to space.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:19:16 +0100
South Korean air force team shares Basingstoke experience
A TEAM of South Korean Air Force pilots and crew staying in Basingstoke ahead of a set of airshows in the UK this month has shared their first impression of the town and the country.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:04:40 +0100
Arrest made after woman injured by glass thrown in Hampshire pub
A WOMAN in her 20s was injured after a glass was thrown at her in a Hampshire pub.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:02:19 +0100
South Western Railway staff at Basingstoke train station to wear body-worn cameras
Staff working for South Western Railway (SWR) in Basingstoke will soon wear body cameras for their own protection.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:14:11 +0100
McDonald's supply shortages could lead to fan favourites being unavailable
McDonald’s confirmed it was experiencing UK-wide supply issues but did not clarify what items may be affected or unavailable

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:17:22 +0100
Rail services delayed between Reading and Basingstoke as lorry gets stuck under bridge
RAIL services have been disrupted after a lorry has collided with a bridge, forcing trains to travel at a reduced speed.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:47:33 +0100
Basingstoke-based baking kit company to open one-day pop-up shop
A BASINGSTOKE-based company that sells baking kits is opening a one-day pop-up shop in its office.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:38:33 +0100
Help your favourite cafe become the Cafe of the Year
WE WANT you to nominate your favourite cafe in North Hampshire.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:02:00 +0100
Tapas Revolution set to open in Basingstoke Festival Place
WORK is underway to refit an empty unit in Festival Place ready for a new tapas restaurant.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:49:17 +0100
Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo enjoys cake made by Basingstoke baker
A SPECIAL cake created by a Basingstoke baker has made it all the way to Formula One racing team McLaren for the birthday of its driver Daniel Ricciardo.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:55:12 +0100
Police officer to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court for sexual assault
A HAMPSHIRE police officer has been charged with sexual assaulting a woman.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:48:53 +0100
Meet the winners of Place to be Proud of Awards
SOME of the best organisations and people of Basingstoke were celebrated at the Place to be Proud of Awards at Haymarket.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:14:49 +0100
Nominate favourite cafe to win an award in Basingstoke Gazette's Cafe of The Year
We want you to nominate your favourite cafe in the Basingstoke area.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Letter: We need to demand better from our water companies over sewage leaks
Water companies tend to hit the headlines when we hear about yet another sewage scandal.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Winchester woman died after fall at care home, inquest hears
A 'LIVELY and cheerful' Winchester woman died in hospital following a fall, an inquest heard.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:26:46 +0100
Superdrug brings back Bourjois- the brand loved by Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham
Bourjois is back! See how you can stock up exclusively at Superdrug.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:23:23 +0100
PoundToy celebrates Minions: The Rise of Gru film release with toy bundles and offers
Celebrate the return of the Minions with these unmissable offers from PoundToy,

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:15:00 +0100
Best photos from Place to be Proud of Awards 2022
THIS year's Place to be Proud of Awards were held at Haymarket on Thursday.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:02:11 +0100
Place to be Proud of Awards announced
SOME of the best organisations and people of Basingstoke were celebrated at the Place to be Proud of Awards at Haymarket.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:31:58 +0100
Driver loses control of vehicle while alcohol and drugs present in their system on the M3
A DRIVER is suspected to have lost control and struck the central barrier on the M3 while having alcohol and drugs in their system.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:21:33 +0100
Knife recovered from bushes after fight in Basingstoke yesterday evening in Alencon Link
A KNIFE has been recovered from bushes after a fight broke out between at least three people in Basingstoke.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:43:48 +0100
Residents invited to have their say on Lime Pits Park, Old Basing
RESIDENTS are being asked to give their views to help redesign the popular but outdated play area.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:31:00 +0100
Mother diagnosed with breast cancer warns others not to miss routine check-ups
A BASINGSTOKE mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine check-up is urging women to keep up-to-date with their routine breast examination appointments.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:09:00 +0100
Thousands raised as Parkinson's sufferer conquers the world's hardest triathlon
THE chairman of Parkinson's UK - who lives in Tadley – has helped raise over £50,000 after becoming the first person living with Parkinson's to conquer the world's hardest triathlon.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:30:00 +0100
Grant scheme to support community organisations to thrive
COMMUNITY and voluntary organisations across Basingstoke and Deane can now apply for grants to build their business and allow them to respond to changing needs in their communities.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 06:30:00 +0100
History of education in Basingstoke
Education today is an accepted thing. But it was not always that way and the route to gain education was hard-won.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:56:00 +0100
Review: Steve Harley Acoustic Band
REVIEW: STEVE HARLEY ACOUSTIC BAND

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:04:29 +0100
Car driver has their vehicle seized by Hampshire police after not buying insurance
A DRIVER who had just bought a new car had their vehicle seized by police as they had not bought insurance.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Letter: Ignorance is bliss for MP on underground cables at Brighton Hill Roundabout
In my previous letter, I never strayed into Maria Miller's 'take' on the situation at Brighton Hill, but suffice it to say that the lady is barking up the wrong tree:

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:11:21 +0100
Wacky racers descend on Alexandra Palace for soapbox challenge - including Hampshire team with Star Wars craft
Amateur racers from around the world have donned wacky costumes to take part in Red Bull's Soapbox Race.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
'Farm My Food' Day launched to connect students with food and farming
STUDENTS were able to gain an understanding of where the food on their plates comes from thanks to an initiative from county-wide food group Hampshire Fare.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
PICTURES: Gazette Camera Club captures photos of their favourite places
THE theme for Basingstoke Camera Club for June was “My Favourite Place”.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 3
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July3.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fun family-friendly activities come to National Trust this summer – here's where and when
IMMERSIVE gallery experiences, trails revealing garden secrets and evenings of outdoor theatre are all being planned for National Trust properties and gardens in Hampshire this summer.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aldi’s school uniform collection is back - get yours now
Parents and guardians starting to shop around for good deals on school uniforms can rest easy and Aldi has announced its popular uniform range will be returning next month.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Expedia, Vrbo and Hotels.com reveal top summer 2022 travel trends and destinations
 See the holiday spots that Brits can't get enough of this summer.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:33:40 +0100
Residents shares amazing photos of 'beautiful' baby blackbirds in Basingstoke
A RESIDENT in Basingstoke has spotted some “beautiful” baby blackbirds in their garden.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:35:03 +0100
Covid rules brought back as face masks become mandatory at HFFT hospitals
PATIENTS, staff, and visitors are required to wear a face mask inside Basingstoke hospital, this comes despite the trust announcing last week that rules would be dropped.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:33:02 +0100
Youngster, 17, seen throwing a brick through a window in Popley
A teenage boy has been seen throwing a brick through a window.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:57:58 +0100
Scheme to support Basingstoke residents across the borough facing financial difficulties
A NEW scheme to support residents across the borough facing financial difficulties due to the rising cost of living is set to be launched by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:30:00 +0100
Hampshire primary school teacher recognised at House of Commons
A HAMPSHIRE primary school teacher has been recognised at a House of Commons event after being nominated by a deaf pupil who she went above and beyond to support.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
New Fleet shop opened with ribbon cutting ceremony
A NEW branch of a kitchen range shop has been opened in Fleet with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Kitchen Chef owners celebrate success of store seven months after launch
A FAMILY run company that sells oriental spices and grains is celebrating the success of its first shop more than six months after it opened.



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