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Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Court round-up: Latest cases from Basingstoke and the surrounding area
A WOMAN from Sherborne St John has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 in total after admitting to drink driving in Bramley.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke property: Old Basing home on sale for £834,950
A BRAND NEW Basingstoke home with an 'elegant' design has gone up for sale for £834,950.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Chequers at Eversley Cross given £100,000 revamp
A COUNTRY pub has undergone a £100,000 refurbishment to “refresh and revive” its character.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Vegan Fiesta returning to Basingstoke tomorrow for the last time this year
THE last Vegan Fiesta Basingstoke of the year will take place this weekend, with plenty of stalls selling food, drink and ethical clothing.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke and Deane house prices: Average house prices fall by £2,000
What are the latest house prices in Basingstoke and Deane? See how much your home could be worth (PA)

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
D-Day veteran Alfie ‘Fred’ Lee from Odiham dies at 95
A D-DAY veteran from Odiham near Basingstoke has sadly passed away on Thursday, July 28.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hartley Wintney defeated despite Hammond's career best 139
Hugo Hammond struck a career best 139 as Hartley Wintney piled up a massive 354 against Bashley (Rydal) seconds – only to finish on the losing side.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hartley Wintney complete pre-season campaign with trophy win
Hartley Wintney finished their pre-season campaign by lifting the Mike Thomas Memorial Trophy.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hook II in drop zone after defeat
Hook seconds lie just two points above the Southern Premier Division 2 drop zone after a four-wicket defeat by Fair Oak.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:33:10 +0100
Cost of living: Universal Credit cut for millions, charity warns
Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:31:56 +0100
Cost of living payment: HMRC reveals when £362 will be paid into UK bank accounts
The payment is the first of two accumulating to £650 as part of government plans to help ease the cost of living crisis.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:17:19 +0100
Harry Potter: Test your knowledge with this magical Hogwarts quiz
Test your Harry Potter knowledge with five different rounds, from spells and potions to Hogwarts and creatures.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:16:40 +0100
BBC TV licence: Is it value for money? Work out how much it should cost you
A universal household levy could offer a viable alternative to the BBC licence fee, a new report has suggested.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:16:00 +0100
Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer
During August and September wasps turn their attentions to sweet food making them much more of a nuisance.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:15:00 +0100
£400 energy rebate: 500,000 UK renters could miss out on government support
Households will start receiving money off their energy bills from October, with the discount made in six instalments.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:15:35 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 7
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 7.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:14:29 +0100
UK drivers face £5,000 fine for splashing pedestrians when it rains
According to the Road Traffic Act 1988 in reference to careless and inconsiderate driving, the law is clear.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:13:33 +0100
6 tips to help you save water amid hosepipe ban
Parts of England are facing a hosepipe ban after little rainfall and high temperatures in July.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:11:42 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing 2022 line-up: Celebrity contestants announced so far
The start of Strictly 2022 is fast approaching - here are all the celebrity contestants announced so far.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:10:14 +0100
Number of UK Monkeypox cases starting to plateau, figures suggest
Monkeypox case numbers in the UK are starting to plateau, according to new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:08:45 +0100
Rail passengers warned of fresh rail strike set to cause further disruption
Rail passengers are being warned of new disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Popley murder: Accused said he had a knife 'stuffed in his coat pocket' to defend himself
A MAN standing trial accused of murdering another man in Popley said he had a knife “stuffed in his coat pocket” to defend himself.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Stephen Swanson killed after getting out of car on A31 and being hit by another vehicle, inquest hears
A ‘WONDERFUL’ dad died days after he was struck by a vehicle whilst attempting to exit the car he was driving, which had crashed into barriers on the A31, an inquest has heard. 

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:25:22 +0100
Popley murder: Defendant claims he ‘gave up’ chasing murder victim who ‘had a knife in his waistband’
A MAN standing trial accused of the murder of another man in Popley said he ‘gave up’ chasing the victim after he took off on the bike he had stolen from him, a court has heard.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:52:46 +0100
Huge gathering of members of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on Hampshire farm this weekend
MORE than 30,000 Ahmadi Muslims will meet in Hampshire for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic this weekend.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:14:28 +0100
Hampshire hosepipe ban: What it means for you
A county-wide hosepipe ban will come into force across Hampshire today.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:49:40 +0100
Hampshire County Council under fire for 'porkies' over school transport cuts
THE county council has come under fire for claiming no cuts are being made to a school service set to be slashed by £986,000.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:46:42 +0100
Golf: Basingstoke's Forster suffers semi-final defeat
HAMPSHIRE’S hopes of having their third finalist in 11 years were dashed as Charlie Forster lost on the last green of the semi-finals.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:30:00 +0100
Cllr Andrew McCormick gives his view on latest water cycle study plans for Basingstoke
ANOTHER councillor has expressed his concern about the possibility that households in Basingstoke could face water rationing if over 17,000 new homes are built in the borough.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Blue Space gets £10k support from the Champion Group
The Blue Space, a branch of The Pink Place charity, that cares for men with cancer diagnosis, received £9,457.47 from the Champion Group.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:27:00 +0100
Overflowing bins at Bishopswood Wood Court, in Tadley, sparks anger from resident
AN ELDERLY woman from Tadley has been left angry after "stinky" overflowing bins have been left uncollected.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:33:00 +0100
Man, 28, appears in court charged with attempted murder in South Ham
A Basingstoke man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder, arson with recklessness and wounding with intent.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:31:07 +0100
Asda Brighton Hill: Investigations continue after two treated for injuries following collision at supermarket
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing after a man and woman in their 70s were taken to hospital following a crash at a supermarket in Basingstoke.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke’s Pattison qualifies for 800m final at CWG
Basingstoke and Mid Hants AC athlete Ben Pattison has qualified for the 800m final of the Commonwealth Games 800m.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:45:00 +0100
Basingstoke schoolgirl named FA's match official of the year
A BASINGSTOKE girl has been named the Football Association’s national grassroots match official of the year.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:14:00 +0100
Tadley arts and craft shop Damaris Crafts to celebrate first anniversary
A TADLEY-based arts and crafts shop is celebrating its 1-year anniversary.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
You can now submit entries for Inspire's Employer of the Year Award
ENTRIES for a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the best of business across north Hampshire have opened.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hook fighting for survival after defeat against Totton
Hook & Newnham Basics are facing a battle for ECB Southern Premier Division survival after being sent spinning to a 14-run defeat by Totton & Eling.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:32:03 +0100
Local village shop and convenience store sold by Trinity Rose will open in Micheldever
A NEW-BUILD village store is set to open in Micheldever in late August.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Hart District Council responds on warehouse plans at Lodge Farm in Hook
PROPOSALS that would see warehouses built on countryside near Junction 5 of the M3 motorway have taken a step forward, as more concerns are raised over flooding.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:06:00 +0100
Asda Brighton Hill: Two treated for injuries after collision at supermarket
- Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident at the Asda supermarket in Brighton Hill - The air ambulance, police and fire service are said to be on scene - More as we have it

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
CQC tells Basingstoke abortion clinic to improve
AN ABORTION clinic in Basingstoke has been told it needs to improve following an inspection.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Gurkha threatens hunger strike over pension rights
A RETIRED Gurkha soldier from Basingstoke has said the community will go ahead with planning for a hunger strike because of a lack of action.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Former councillor continues to support campaign calling for speed limit outside schools in Winklebury
AS a former Conservative Borough Councillor for Winklebury and Manydown I campaigned hard for safer roads and reducing speed limits to 20mph by all the schools in Winklebury.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cricket: Aldermaston Rugby book final place in the Cyril Thompson Trophy final
​ALDERMASTON Rugby booked their place in the Cyril Thompson Trophy final, with a thrilling three run win over Oakley.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:37:55 +0100
Closures to take place on M3 this weekend due to emergency work
Drivers are being advised to leave extra time for journeys this weekend due to road closures.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:08:28 +0100
Wood and Oates hand Basingstoke five-wicket win
Teenager Dubs Wood shone with bat and ball and Joe Oates hit an unbeaten half-century as Basingstoke & North Hants cruised to a five-wicket win.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Police stop more than 150 unsafe vehicles on A34 during operation to improve road safety
Police officers have revealed that they stopped more than 150 unsafe vehicles during a week-long operation to improve road safety.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke and District Bowling Association marks 100th anniversary at Howard Park club
MEMBERS of bowling clubs around Basingstoke and the surrounding area came together at Howard Park in South Ham on Sunday afternoon (July 31) to mark 100 years of the area’s bowling association.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Councillor 'disappointed' over Eastrop parking decision
VISITORS to Eastrop Park will still have to spend £8 to park for the day despite more than 2,200 people signing a petition calling for parking to be free.



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