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Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke mayor Paul Miller to skydive to raise funds for charities Tough Enough To Care and The Pink Place
Basingstoke and Deane Mayor Cllr Paul Miller is set to take part in a skydive to raise funds for a charity.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke group organises 'peaceful' car meet in pub in bid to combat anti-social car meets in Hampshire
A GROUP of car enthusiasts in and around Basingstoke met for a car meet in Oakley on Saturday evening.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Queen Mary’s College in Basingstoke celebrates its 50th year
Throughout HRH the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, Queen Mary’s College is celebrating its own jubilee festivities.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:32:51 +0100
Ground floor flat completely destroyed by fire in Basingstoke
A house has been completely destroyed by fire in Basingstoke.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke school proms: 17 photos from Robert May's School special event
BRILLIANT photos from this year's proms in the Basingstoke area feature in a supplement in the Basingstoke Gazette.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
CAGE call for help after appeal is filed against decision to reject Lidl warehouse
A CAMPAIGN group have called on residents to object an appeal that has been filed after plans to build a distribution hub near junction 7 of the M3 were thrown out by the council for a second time.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Dashwood Manor care home resident Dennis Moulton raises thousands following skydive
A Basingstoke care home resident has raised over £4,000 after he jumped out of a plane at the age of 89.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The Anvil - Debbie McGee and Chris Pizzey visit Basingstoke
STARS of this years Christmas panto popped in to The Anvil to see how tickets are selling for this year’s festive favourite Cinderella.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
The Anvil - Levison Wood coming to Basingstoke later this year
AN EXPLORER and author is set to share his experiences and lessons learnt from his career.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hook dog receives award for work supporting veterans
A DOG from Hook who provides vital support to veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has been honoured by a vet charity.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Full list of summer activities on offer organised by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
FAMILLIES across the borough will be able to enjoy a host of free activities in the centre of Basingstoke this summer.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Flashback: The High School on the hill
History of an iconic school in Basingstoke.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest: Death of man found at his Basingstoke home is a mystery, says coroner
A FAMILY has paid tribute to a Basingstoke man with “great sense of humour” at an inquest into his death. 

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
BBC crew in Basingstoke to film Antiques Road Trip show in The Squirrels antique shop
AN ANTIQUE store in Basingstoke transformed itself into a studio on Thursday as a BBC filming crew dropped by for a visit.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:43:06 +0100
Heavy delays of 35 minutes following collision on M3 southbound
A MAJOR road near Basingstoke is witnessing delays following a traffic incident.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke salon celebrates 10 years of business
A BEAUTY salon in Basingstoke is celebrating a decade of business, as well as surviving nine months shutdown during the Covid pandemic.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Campaigner speaks out against proposals to build warehouses on farmland near Hook
A CAMPAIGNER has said it would be "devastating" if proposals that would see warehouses built on countryside near Hook go ahead.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Willows Coffee House celebrates trading for two years in Basingstoke
A POPULAR coffee house in Basingstoke will be celebrating two years at the Top of Town next month.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Court round-up: All the latest cases from Basingstoke and surrounding areas
A BASINGSTOKE man has admitted to harassing the town's MP for more than three years.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire property: Oakley property has gone on sale for £925,000
A 'WONDERFUL' Oakley home with an open swimming pool in the garden has gone up for sale for £925,000.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Charming Prince named Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser Pet of the Year
A 17-YEAR-OLD horse has been named the Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser Pet of the Year.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke school prom: 40 photos from The Hurst School's prom
BRILLIANT photos from this year's proms in the Basingstoke area feature in a supplement in the Basingstoke Gazette.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke residents could 'face water rationing' when new developments are built, says Cllr Paul Harvey
A SENIOR councillor has expressed his concern after it has come to light that "every household in Basingstoke faces water rationing" if over 17,000 new homes are built in the borough.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:16:18 +0100
Top 10 splash pools in Hampshire - and three indoor swimming facilities for when it's raining
WITH summer now in full swing, a family day out at one of the region’s splash facilities could be the ideal way of beating the heat.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
A future without enough water? Together let’s ensure there’s always enough to go round
It sounds a silly question in a country like the UK, but it could become a reality if we don’t act now to save water. While Southern Water works to keep taps and toilets flowing this summer, you can help by using only what you need. That way, we ca...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke girl Mary Jones crowned champion in world wakeboarding contest
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl from Basingstoke has been crowned wakeboarding champion in her age category.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire Constabulary recorded 1,063 sexual offences in North Hampshire in the year to March
MORE SEXUAL offences were recorded in North Hampshire in the last year than ever before, new figures show.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Crime rises in North Hampshire, official figures show
CRIME has risen over the last year in North Hampshire, official police records reveal.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:45:21 +0100
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance on track to record busiest year since Covid
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is on track to record its busiest year since before the pandemic.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:24:02 +0100
Funfair and big wheel comes to Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth for summer holidays
A NEW ‘all-American’ attraction has landed at a popular Hampshire shopping destination for the summer holidays.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:46:40 +0100
Email scam warning issued across the UK and tips to help you avoid the phishing attacks
The latest phishing scam is likely to hit the UK over "the coming months".

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:05:52 +0100
Firefighters called after car catches fire on M3 Junction 6
Firefighters were called to M3 on Friday afternoon after a car caught fire at Junction 6.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:08:51 +0100
'Popular, funny and a genuine good guy': Tributes paid to Basingstoke man who died in collision on Worting Road
The wife of a man who sadly died in a collision in Basingstoke has paid tribute to him.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke school prom: 41 photos from the Brighton Hill 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 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 12:25:09 +0100
Red Arrows cancel flypast that would have seen them pass over Basingstoke
THE famous Red Arrows have cancelled flypast plans that would have seen them fly through Basingstoke.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Proposals for 'significant new employment development' at Lodge Farm receives objections
PROPOSALS that would see warehouses built on countryside near Junction 5 of the M3 motorway have received hundreds of objections.

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 18:00:00 +0100
Residents hit out at plans to build more than 200 houses in Alton
More than 200 residents have hit out against plans to build 112 homes in Alton following a planning application.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:17:18 +0100
Steve Woolcombe appointed Basingstoke RFC men’s head coach
Steve Woolcombe has been appointed the new men’s head coach of Basingstoke Rugby Football Club.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Eastrop Park Summer Bands Programme begins
Eastrop Park will be the place to be for music lovers on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer as the council’s ever-popular Summer Bands Programme begins.

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.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:24:19 +0100
Red Arrows to fly over Basingstoke as part of Farnborough Airshow
THE famous Red Arrows are set to fly through Basingstoke later today.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:35:44 +0100
NatWest bank announces funding for farming community in UK
NatWest, the UK’s biggest bank for business with 40,000 agriculture customers, has today confirmed an additional £1.25billion lending package to the UK farming community.

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.



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