OWNERS of a charity farm have been left feeling “disheartened” after thieves target their farm with a string of break ins.

COUNCILLORS have come under fire for failing to reject a government push for nearly 18,000 homes in the borough – and delaying a public consultation on the local plan.

A MAJOR refurbishment is underway at a Basingstoke supermarket.

POLICE in Hampshire were delayed in attending priority incidents involving children, a new report has revealed.

St Michael’s Hospice’s welcomed 300 walkers to its annual Moonlight Walk on Saturday.

TWO entrepreneurs are joining hands to open an online business in Hook to sell afternoon tea and DIY cocktail boxes.

BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council has promised that its usual Christmas light displays will return this year despite the ongoing energy crisis.

TICKETS which sold out in record breaking time to see comedian Ricky Gervais at The Anvil have appeared on a resell site for more than £550, despite this being against the theatre’s rules.

A NEW festive-themed shop is set to open in Basingstoke next month.

UK shoppers are rushing to budget store B&M after being advised on a product which could stop them needing to turn on their heating this winter.

Two goals from Ben Synan secured the points for CK Andover on Saturday at Overton United Reserves to go top of Division 1 on goal difference, writes Tony Spencer.

In an all-Basingstoke League first round tie of the Hampshire FA Sunday Trophy, Tadley Town drew 1-1 with Bramley United, with Lors Nicholas opening the scoring for the visitors and Ben Stokes tapping in Bailey Goodenough’s cross to level for Tadle...

A WOMAN from Bramley encourages others to join as she prepares for a charity walk in memory of her beloved mum who sadly passed away from cancer this year.

I've wondered for some time if designers/planners of Thornycroft Roundabout may have come up with their plan after a party (i.e. they were intoxicated) because it is total nonsense.

JD Wetherspoon said it was a “commercial decision”

​A GIRL from Baughurst is taking part in the London Marathon next week to raise both money and awareness after her Dad was sadly diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2015. ​

Basingstoke Hockey Club’s Men’s 1s and Ladies’ 1s started their new season with defeats.

A NEW District Commander for policing in Basingstoke and Deane has been appointed.

DOG owners are at risk of receiving a substantial fine if driving with an unrestrained dog in the car new research states.

POLICE officers joined government agencies in a crackdown on fly-tipping last week.

A COMMUNITY fridge in Kempshott, along with nine others in the south, have been given a major boost.

A FORMER shooting estate is being transformed into an “edible landscape” that restores nature at the same time as producing food.

IMPROVEMENTS costing £146,000 to two open spaces in Basingstoke have begun, following changes to the design after a public consultation.

The Basingstoke Half Marathon and 10k will be held on October 2.

A PUB in Thatcham has reopened following a vast refurbishment.

Basingstoke Chess Club is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year with the club turning 125 years old.

HAMPSHIRE Chamber of Commerce has announced that its major business event in Basingstoke has been postponed. 

MEMBERS of Basingstoke Gymnastics Club have had a successful outing at the British Championships 2022 as they came back with bunch of medals.

More than half of motorist on UK roads are unaware that flashing your lights could result in a fine

THE borough council has revealed the price it paid for a town centre hotel after the Gazette asked for it to disclose the exact figure.

A CYCLIST has died after being hit by a Ford Transit van driver.

TWO childhood sweethearts reminisce as they were one of the last people to receive a telegram from the Queen celebrating their 60th Diamond Wedding anniversary.

AS HALLOWEEN approaches, spine-chilling plays await at Winchester theatres throughout the month of October.

ORGANISATIONS in Hampshire can apply for a grant to help deliver holiday activities and healthy meals to children during the school holidays.

A COMMUNITY art wall has been created in Church Street, thanks to some of the best Basingstoke artists and school children.

VOLUNTEERS are being given the chance to improve some of the world’s rarest river habitats – chalk streams.

HARTLEY Wintney came back from a three-goal deficit to draw the game 4-4 and share points with Plymouth Parkway.

COSTELLO school is one of 45 who being supported by a charitable foundation as the cost of living crisis deprives children of hygiene necessities.

A new book  has been published recently and for me it was a glimpse into the dreadful time of the English Civil War (1642-1645).

A LOCAL attraction is challenging artists to come up with a design to be projected at a new event for thousands to see.

ANXIETY, worry and fear are feelings that families of missing people know all too well.

A BELOVED young boy who sadly died from mitochondrial is being remembered this week during World Mitochondrial Disease Week as fundraisers continue.

CHARITY Dogs for Good is encouraging people to take part in ‘Dogtober’ - a walking challenge next month to help raise money.

A BRAND new family-pub and dining room will be opening in Hartley Wintney later this year.

Basingstoke-born James Bye has been paired with Amy Dowden in Friday night's launch event of Strictly Come Dancing.

A WOMAN from Basingstoke who stole food items and medication from a Co-op store has been fined.

BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council leader Simon Bound has announced ambitious plans for cutting carbon emissions.

Dan Brownlie hailed his side’s performance on Friday night as arguably one of the best of his three-year tenure.

THE UK’s leading dog welfare charity is receiving unprecedented numbers of enquiries from desperate dog owners who feel they’ve run out of options.  

A HAMPSHIRE fostering campaign that surpassed expectations has been shortlisted for a South of England and Channel Islands regional award.