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Basingstoke Gazette

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:19:55 +0100
M3 closed while police dealt with incident
THE M3 has been closed by police while they deal with an incident.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:49:00 +0100
LIVE: Government declares heat health warning
- The Met Office has warned that people’s lives could be at risk as it indicated it is likely that a new UK record temperature could be set early next week. - A Hampshire school has told parents that it will not be opening on Monday and Tuesday - T...

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Court: Hook man fined for attending illegal gathering in Cardiff
A HOOK man has been handed a fine after he attended an illegal gathering in Cardiff during a period of coronavirus restrictions.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Camrose - Chairman Jack Miller says appeal hearing had 'lots of unanswered questions'
THE current chairman of the Basingstoke Town Football Club has said the appeal hearing had “lots of unanswered questions”.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:51:34 +0100
Hampshire house prices: Average house prices rise by £2,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average house prices in Hampshire reached £370,057.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:11:19 +0100
Hampshire weather: Met Office Sunday amber extreme heat warning forecast
The Met Office extreme heat weather warning has come into effect - find out what to expect in this hour-by hour forecast.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Teenagers inspired by farming at first ‘Farm my Food’ Day in Hampshire
PUPILS from secondary schools across Hampshire were inspired by farming as they got stuck in at a working farm.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
More needs to be done to help Hampshire farmers, say councillors
COUNCILLORS have called upon the government to do more for Hampshire’s farmers.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke and Deane house prices: Average house prices rise by £3,000
House prices in Basingstoke and Deane have gone up by an average of over £3,000 in the month of April, according to figures from the Land Registry.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
King's Somborne driver fined for speeding on the M3
A TEST Valley villager has been fined for speeding on the M3.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:36:11 +0100
Police launch missing person appeal for Jack Spong last seen in Basingstoke
A MAN last seen leaving a house in Basingstoke has sparked an urgent missing person's appeal from the police.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:25:18 +0100
Pressures on local health and care services, NHS says
HEALTH leaders are urging the public to take sensible steps to keep themselves and others safe this weekend amid sustained pressures on local services.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
German Doner Kebab - UK's first pink kabab now available in Basingstoke
A KEBAB brand had launched the UK's first pink kebabs and they are now available to grab in Basingstoke.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:04:54 +0100
Two lanes closed on M3 following collision
TWO of three lanes have been closed following a collision on the M3.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke property: Cliddesden cottage on sale for £1,200,000
A 'CHARMING' Basingstoke home has gone up for sale for £1,200,000.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
REVIEW: ‘Spontaneous Potter at The Haymarket exceeded all my expectations’
I AM a long-term Harry Potter fan. I don't know many people my age who aren’t, and the few are shunned!

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke woman walks 100 miles from Winchester to Seven Sisters
A BASINGSTOKE woman has celebrated the 50-year anniversary of the South Downs Way by walking the 100 miles to Seven Sisters with her sister.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Bloom Baby development classes come to Winchester and Andover for parents and their newborns
FED up with feeling unwelcome and judged at mother and baby classes, a mum from Hampshire has set up her own - and is inviting parents to join her as she launches in two new locations.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Five best places to get ice cream in Basingstoke according to you
We asked our readers where their favourite spot to get an ice cream is in Basingstoke. As the temperatures continue to rise, these most loved places to get a sweet treat will help you cool down.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
SWR warns of disruption due to extreme heat weather warning
BASINGSTOKE residents are being asked to avoid rail travel unless absolutely necessary at the start of next week, as extreme heat is likely to cause delays to services.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of people in Basingstoke and Deane vulnerable to soaring temperatures
Thousands of people living in Basingstoke and Deane are at risk of the worst effects of soaring temperatures as climate change threatens people's health, new figures suggest.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire councillor calls for virtual meetings to be reinstated on back of rising Covid cases
RISING Covid-19 infection rates mean councils should reconsider going back to virtual meetings, a top councillor has said.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Court round-up: All the latest cases from Basingstoke and surrounding area
On November 26, 2021, following a request from the Chief Officer of Police, MPW Couriers Limited, of Worthy House, Winchester Road, failed to provide information related to the driver of a Mercedes in Fareham, who was believed to have committed a cri...

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:56:14 +0100
Crash blocks one lane on A34 northbound
ONE LANE has been blocked on the A34 at Burghclere on Friday afternoon (July 15) due to a road traffic incident.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Camrose: 'Error or unfair judgement should be reason for complaint against appeal inquiry', Basingstoke council says
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council say a legal challenge against the Camrose appeal inquiry should only be submitted if there is an “error” or if it fails to meet a fair decision.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
BACCA holds annual summer fete to raise money to restore church
A BASINGSTOKE community group has managed to raise more than £1,000 with its annual fundraising event.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Happy Faces Playgroup in Sherfield-on-Loddon celebrates 40-year anniversary
A PLAYGROUP based in Sherfield-on-Loddon has celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Bin collections in Basingstoke: Council leader demands Serco to be honest about service
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council leader has demanded a waste management company to be “completely honest” about their level of service.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Petition signed by thousands against parking at Eastrop Park handed in to council
A PETITION signed by thousands of people against the borough council’s decision to introduce parking charges at Eastrop Park has been submitted.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:04:08 +0100
Fire breaks out at Hampshire flats after solar panel electrical fault
THE roof of a block of flats in Hampshire has been destroyed by a fire that was caused by an electrical fault connected to solar panels.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:53:00 +0100
Court: Woman accused of arson causing £11k damage appears at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court
A WOMAN who is accused of causing more than £11,000 of damage to a sheltered housing block in Basingstoke by setting fire to it has appeared at Magistrates' Court.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:09:54 +0100
Basingstoke officer attends The National Police Bravery Awards after wrestling with hammer wielding attacker on M3 near Winchester
An off-duty Hampshire Police officer who dragged an injured and violent man off a busy motorway carriage, saving his life, attended The National Police Bravery Awards yesterday evening.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Chris Packham urges residents to support Greener Basingstoke
Chris Packham has urged Basingstoke residents to act on the environment by supporting an action group in the town.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:54:35 +0100
Cost of living: Universal Credit claimants to get £325 support this week
A second payment of £324 will follow in the autumn

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire health services shortlisted for award for falls and frailty vans which reduce the pressure on emergency departments
A MOBILE service has been set up to respond quickly when people fall in a bid to save trips to hospital for elderly and frail people.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:39:27 +0100
Who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn
The UK Health Security Agency has announced who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:04:44 +0100
easyJet passengers urged to check guidance over rule that could stop them boarding
Passengers are being urged to check the airlines’ rules on medication before travelling or they could be denied boarding.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:51:05 +0100
Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car
Although some rulings under the Highway Code may seem extreme to many, the government warn they are legal requirements.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:29:59 +0100
Bin collections - Changes to Basingstoke bin collections following 'extreme heat'
FOLLOWING the Met Office extending its 'extreme heat' weather warning Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council are making some changes to bin collections.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke man illegally arranges for waste to be taken from his home
A MAN from Basingstoke has been fined thousands after arranging for waste to be taken from his home by an unlicensed waste carrier.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:06:54 +0100
Camrose - Fans submit complaint to Government following 'shambolic' appeal hearing
FANS who are campaigning to save the Camrose football stadium have submitted a complaint to the Government claiming that the planning appeal hearing was “unfair, inaccurate and contradictory”.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:57:28 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Fans challenging ‘shambolic’ appeal
FANS who are campaigning to save the Camrose football stadium have submitted a complaint to the Government claiming that the planning appeal hearing was “unfair, inaccurate and contradictory”.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Vivid submits application for 203 homes in Winklebury
A HOUSING association has submitted a planning application for the major regeneration of Winklebury by building 203 homes.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Camrose: Fans want 'no stone is left unturned' says Basingstoke's MP
THE MP for Basingstoke has said she understands that fans want “no stone is left unturned” after protesters campaigning to save the Camrose stadium called for the inquiry to be renewed.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:20:48 +0100
Hampshire Hospitals issue statement over stolen baby Facebook post
HAMPSHIRE Hospitals has been forced to issue a public statement after a post on a community Facebook group claimed a newborn baby had been stolen from one of its sites.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Popular yoga festival Free Family Yoga Festival returns to Basingstoke's War Memorial Park
A POPULAR yoga festival is returning to Basingstoke.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke drink business Gorilla Spirits wins award for social commitment
A BASINGSTOKE business that makes spirits has been honoured at a special awards ceremony.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Additional funding for domestic and sexual abuse survivors
Victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse across Hampshire will have access to enhanced levels of support.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Hampshire County Council facing £200m budget shortfall
A COUNCIL will have to plug an ‘unprecedented’ £200m budget black hole within the next four years.

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:48:28 +0100
Former councillor shares concerns about plans for Winklebury
AS a former conservative councillor for Winklebury and Manydown, I campaigned hard to get the best for all of the residents in the ward.



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