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Basingstoke Gazette

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Damning Ofsted report finds Coppice Spring Academy is 'inadequate'
A BASINGSTOKE secondary school has been told it is providing pupils with an “unacceptably poor education” and has been in a “state of serious decline over time”.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:34:45 +0100
Delays on M3 after crash north of Winchester
HEAVY delays are affecting drivers in the Winchester area with a crash on the M3 north of Winchester and emergency roadworks south of the city. The southbound M3 - is closed between Junction 8 at Popham and Junction 9 at Winnall after a lorry overtur...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire lamb and goat become Gucci stars as brand shoots advert at Miller's Ark Animals, Hook
A LAMB and a baby goat from a farm near Basingstoke have appeared in the US fashion catalogue under Gucci’s children’s clothing.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:21:55 +0100
Firefighters called to Basingstoke block of flats after microwave catches fire
Firefighters were called to Basingstoke block of flats.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
St Michael's Hospice Moonlight Walk returns in September
A BASINGSTOKE charity will once again be running its popular annual fundraising walk later this year.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Village unveils renovated sign featuring school pupil's winning design
A VILLAGE has renovated its sign in honour of the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Apology issued for bin collection chaos
THE company which delivers waste collection services in Basingstoke has apologised, as it laid out its plans to improve.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Camrose: Strip of council owned land 'not pivotal' for redevelopment, says councillor
A STRIP of land which is currently owned by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) has been branded as “not pivotal” to the redevelopment of the much-loved Camrose football ground.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Serco apologises for 'poor' waste collection service as it outlines plans to combat recruitment struggles
THE company which delivers waste collection services in Basingstoke has apologised, as it laid out its plans to improve.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Two new cath labs being built at Basingstoke hospital
WORK is well underway to build two new cardiac catheterisation labs at Basingstoke hospital.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke carer campaigns for more support at Parliament
A BASINGSTOKE carer is campaigning in Parliament to get more support for carers.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke school prom: 22 photos from The Vyne Community School's prom
BRILLIANT photos from this year's proms in the Basingstoke area feature in a supplement in the Basingstoke Gazette.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Golf club to hold charity day in memory of late member
A GOLF club is hosting a charity day in honour of a deceased member to raise money for a Basingstoke based cancer charity.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:49:38 +0100
Delays on the M3 near Winchester due to emergency roadworks
Delays of over an hour are currently being experienced on the M3 due to emergency roadworks.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:55:55 +0100
Hatch Warren Community Centre Summer Festival returns
A BASINGSTOKE community centre’s summer festival has returned after a two-year hiatus due to Covid.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:11:00 +0100
Petts is back for the Bison
POPULAR forward Paul Petts is the latest re-signing for the Basingstoke Bison for their forthcoming campaign, writes Graham Merry.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:58:43 +0100
Tesco shoppers issued legal warning as 'Tesco Method' TikTok craze goes viral
Tesco said it is aware of the issue and has implemented a fix which prevents the fraudulent use of this coupon.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:07:35 +0100
Man, 53, who downloaded thousands of indecent images of children sent to prison for over two years
A “SAD and lonely old man” has been jailed for more than two years for possessing thousands of indecent images of children.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:23:14 +0100
Police appeal for help to trace missing Tadley teen
POLICE are appealing to the public for help to trace a missing teenager from Tadley.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:54:46 +0100
GP surgeries in Basingstoke rated by patients in NHS survey
A GP surgery in Basingstoke has been rated as the worst in the borough according to patients.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:51:37 +0100
Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for Basingstoke
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Basingstoke for Wednesday, July 20.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Police patrolling Overton after anti-social behaviour reports
CRIMINAL damage to cars and anti-social behaviour have been causing problems for villagers in Overton.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke MP Maria Miller hosts meeting with Operose
PATIENTS at a Basingstoke GP practice expressed their frustrations over new changes that have been brought in, at a meeting chaired by the town’s MP.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke internet outage: Cllr Stephen Reid calls for law change that would penalise utility companies
County Councillor Stephen Reid has called for a law change to place a responsibility on utility companies to supply accurate information.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
More 'scientific evidence' about water supply needed before developments go ahead in Basingstoke and Deane
CALLS have been made for more scientific evidence to be gathered regarding water supply before anymore developments are approved in Basingstoke and Deane.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke school proms: 6 pictures from Cranbourne School's special night
Cranbourne school were thrilled to be able to host their Year 11 prom once again at Audley’s Wood Hotel on the evening of July 13 after being unable to since 2019.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Resident invited to meet the Basingstoke Lions Club mascot
RESIDENTS in Basingstoke have been invited to meet a "lovable" lion mascot.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:16:34 +0100
Devolution plans for Hampshire put on hold due to PM's resignation
WORK on a devolution plan for Hampshire has been put on hold by Boris Johnson’s resignation.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Meraki dancers win medals at Dance World Cup in Spain
A DANCE school based in Basingstoke has returned from the Dance World Cup in Spain with a handful of medals for Team England.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Golf: Tadley man wins Dutch Disabled Open
Ian Dixon from Tadley won the Strokeplay Nett Division of The EDGA Dutch Disabled Open.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:39:13 +0100
Asda shares simple fridge trick that could save UK families £60 each month
The average family with children is throwing away a whopping £60 worth of food and drink each month.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:30:27 +0100
McDonald's to launch new rewards scheme allowing customers to get free food
McDonald’s has revealed as revealed it’s to make a major change this week.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:06:19 +0100
Free two hour parking to be introduced at Eastrop Park
VISITORS to Eastrop Park in Basingstoke will be able to park free for two hours when planned car parking charges are introduced in September.

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 20:00:00 +0100
Man, 58, admits to harassing Maria Miller MP for more than three years
A BASINGSTOKE man has admitted to harassing the town's MP for more than three years.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Kingsclere residents object to plans to build 200 houses on land adjoining Porch Farm
Kingsclere residents are strongly objecting to a homebuilder's plan to build 200 houses.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:49:33 +0100
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms following period of extreme heat
THE MET Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on Wednesday (July 20) following a period of extreme heat.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:30:30 +0100
Drought warning as Hampshire residents urged to limit water use as River Test levels drop
Southern Water is asking residents to limit water use as the company applies for drought permit.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
‘Sinking’ play area in Sinclair Drive, Basingstoke to be saved finally
A PLAY area that caters to thousands of kids in Basingstoke is finally set to be assessed for a ‘remedial action’ survey.

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 21:03:16 +0100
Basingstoke school prom: 13 photos from the Costello School's prom
BRILLIANT photos from this year's proms in the Basingstoke area will feature in a supplement in the Basingstoke Gazette.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Cricket: Andover to face Bountymen in final
​BASINGSTOKE and North Hants now know they will face Andover in the final of the Guy Jewell Cup on Monday August 29 from 2.30pm at May’s Bounty.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:14:31 +0100
Defeat for Hartley Wintney in pre-season friendly
Hartley Wintney were beaten by a solitary second half goal by Chippenham Town in a pre-season friendly game at a sun-drenched Memorial Ground.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The Hampshire Clinic in Basingstoke needs help to deliver urgent supplies to Ukraine
A HOSPITAL in Basingstoke have launched a new website to help deliver urgent supplies to Ukrainian hospitals.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:19:23 +0100
Overton Scarecrow Festival - in pictures
INCREDIBLE scarecrows were on display in Overton, with prizes given out for the best ones over the weekend.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:50:34 +0100
Word on the street: how Basingstoke feels about weather warning closures
WITH the Met Office issuing extreme heat weather warnings, some schools in Basingstoke have made the decision to close their doors until the temperature cools.

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
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
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.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:55:13 +0100
Spain issues new travel rules for Brits who catch Covid while abroad
The government urges you to follow local advice at all times to help halt the spread.



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