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Basingstoke Gazette

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:28:06 +0100
Tribute to woman who died in M3 collision near Basingstoke
THE family of a Basingstoke woman who died following a collision on the M3 have paid tribute to her.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Launch of Dr.iQ app by Operose results in more face-to-face GP appointments
MORE patients are being seen face-to-face at four Basingstoke GP surgeries, according to the American health-firm which runs them.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Transition Network changes name to Greener Basingstoke
AN ENVIRONMENTAL action group based in Basingstoke has changed its name.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Scheme given approval to support Basingstoke residents facing financial difficulties
A SCHEME to support residents struggling with the cost of living crises has been given the go ahead by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands raised for Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society after mum walks the South West Coast Path
A LOVING mother of three from Basingstoke has walked the South West Coast Path to raise awareness after her "kind and caring" mother was diagnosed with end-stage Alzheimer's.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:57:45 +0100
M3 - All lanes closed on M3 near Basingstoke due to reports of a 'wildfire'
ALL lanes are currently closed on the M3 southbound near Dummer due to reports of a "wildfire".

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:29:00 +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...

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:14:27 +0100
Pedestrian, 37, dies following collision with car in early hours of Sunday morning
A MAN in his 30s has sadly died following a traffic collision in Basingstoke over the weekend.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:58:00 +0100
Motorcyclist in hospital with 'serious injuries' after collision on A339 near Kingsclere
A MAN in his 50s is in hospital with 'serious injuries' following a collision near Kingsclere.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:46:59 +0100
Man, 30, jailed for six years after he was found with cocaine and £30k in BMW near Basingstoke
A MAN has been jailed for six years after officers found cocaine and more than £31,000 in a BMW he was driving near Basingstoke.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:27:58 +0100
Police confirm Jack Spong has been located after missing person appeal launched
A MAN who was reported missing from Basingstoke over the weekend has been found, police have confirmed.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:05:50 +0100
Kit Malthouse MP chairs Cobra to prepare for extreme heat
ANDOVER’S MP has said that a ‘constructive’ Cobra  meeting at the weekend has meant the country is ‘in good shape’ to face the unprecedented temperatures of this week.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke's empty spaces – is the Top of Town declining?
Student journalist Ameila Neath looks at the Top of Town - and what can be done to improve it.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:43:24 +0100
Travel review: Shorefield Country Park, New Forest - staycation in Hampshire with beaches, hot tubs and relaxation
There’s nothing quite as luxurious as having a bubbling hot tub at your disposal.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:14:00 +0100
More than 1,500 people attend 'Rathayatra' in Basingstoke - in pictures
A RATHAYATRA procession was held in Basingstoke on Saturday, which attracted more than 1,500 participants.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:30:27 +0100
Protests to take place over Hampshire County Council's plans to slash transport funding for disabled children
CHANGES to the county council’s home-to-school transport system will be protested against at the end of this month.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
New manager takes over at historic Hampshire pub The Swan in Sherborne St John
A NEW landlord has taken over at a Hampshire pub and is hoping to pull in the punters with his picturesque venue, history, pints and pies.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:29:55 +0100
Overton Wheelbarrow Race return attracts dozens of competitors
AFTER a temporary hiatus, the Overton Wheelbarrow Race returned in force on Friday, July 15.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Small businesses in Basingstoke call for more support after being left on the brink due to online shopping and cost of living crisis
BUSINESSES in Basingstoke have spoken out about the 'death of the high street' and have urged shoppers to show their support for local firms.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Food hygiene rating: Toprak Kebab in Tadley scores three out of five
A TAKEAWAY in Tadley has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100
ASB Awareness Week 2022 receives support from deputy crime commissioner for Hampshire, Terry Norton
Deputy police and crime commissioner, Terry Norton, has joined the national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight safe.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:22:39 +0100
UK weather: Warning issued to anyone using a fan to sleep during heatwave
As Brits grapple with sizzling heat attention turns to sleeping, many will opt for a bedside fan to help drift off in boiling temperatures.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:23:02 +0100
Aldi recalls 'unsafe to eat' product
Aldi has issued a recall on one of its products because of a temperature control issue

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:39:24 +0100
BBC TV licence could be replaced by new tax levy - what we know so far
It comes after Nadine Dorries announced in January that the licence fee will be frozen at £159 for the next two years until April 2024.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:08:51 +0100
Martin Lewis issues energy bills price hike warning to anyone who pays by direct debit
It comes after Mr Lewis revealed he “feels sick” after sharing the latest predictions for energy prices later this year.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:06:51 +0100
6 household items that keep bugs out of your home
And although having the windows open lets houses feel cooler, it also seems to act as an open invite for some pesky bugs and creepy crawlers. 

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 16:25:20 +0100
Hampshire school closures: Six schools to shut during heatwave
FOUR schools in Hampshire have announced that they will be closed next week.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:22:26 +0100
Boy trapped in fairground ride at Overton Scarecrow Festival
HAMPSHIRE Firefighters were called to an incident at Overton Scarecrow Festival.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:19:55 +0100
M3 closed as police dealt with a concern for welfare of man in his 20s
THE M3 has been closed by police while they deal with an incident.

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 18:52:16 +0100
Isle of Wight teenager arrested under terrorism act
Police have made an arrest and he's due in court in London.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
NOSTALGIA: Photos from Brighton Hill leavers’ ball in 2005
Prom season is upon us and youngsters up and down the county are getting dressed up to say goodbye to school.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Popley man walking 1,200 miles in honour of nephews with degenerative disease
A BASINGSTOKE man is walking 1,200 miles to raise money for a charitable trust that hopes to find a cure for a muscular degenerative disease.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Hook army officer raises thousands for veterans through extreme challenges
AN ARMY officer who has served in the British Army for ten years has raised thousands for veterans after being determined to give something back to a “wonderful career”.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Success as Bewley Homes’ charity golf day raises cash for Sebastian’s Action Trust
MORE than 120 people pitched in to raise £30,000 for a charity that helps families with children with life limiting or life-threatening conditions.

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.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 11:14:03 +0100
New tipping laws for bars and restaurants will see millions receive cash boost
New legislation, backed by the government today will ban employers from withholding tips from their staff.

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.



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