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Basingstoke Gazette

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Foodbank trustee Phil Thomas sad there is still a need for charity
BASINGSTOKE Foodbank trustee sad there is still need a for a foodbank in Basingstoke, despite reaching 10-year anniversary.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:31:14 +0100
M3 road users saw delays of up to 60 minutes this morning due to incident between J9 Winnall and J8 Popham
THERE were heavy delays this morning on the M3 between Winnall and Popham due to an incident.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:16:46 +0100
One lane blocked on M3 between Hook J5/A287 and Fleet J4A/A327 due to incident
ONE lane is currently blocked between Hook and Fleet on the M3.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Oakley boy wins silver at Laser Run world championship
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy from Oakley has become a World Silver medal winner at the Laser Run World Championships 2022  in Lisbon.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: Murder probe as five men charged
FIVE men have appeared in court in connection with the murder of a 31-year-old nearly three years ago.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tadley: Planning application approved to allow installation of windows
AN application has been approved allowing changes to an ongoing development project in Tadley.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Newbury Road, Kingsclere to close near for road resurfacing work
ROAD resurfacing work will see a stretch of the A339 closed over night near Basingstoke.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:01:52 +0100
Frazer Brabant: Five appear in court charged in connection with Basingstoke murder
FIVE men charged following the murder of a man in Basingstoke in 2019 are expected to stand trial next year.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Public consultation launched on Hounsome Fields school
THE public are being asked for their views on plans to build a new primary school in Basingstoke.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:25:41 +0100
Lidl job vacancies in Hampshire - How to apply amid UK recruitment drive
Lidl is aiming to fill over a thousand new hourly paid roles across the UK including some in Hampshire

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
GCSE: Brighton Hill student honoured for getting nine level 9s
A BRIGHTON Hill Community School student who achieved nine level 9 grades at GCSE examinations has been honoured.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke train station clock fixed by Network Rail
THE clock at Basingstoke train station has finally been fixed after years of showing the wrong time.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:20:46 +0100
Hampshire Constabulary joins the expansion programme for Operation Soteria Bluestone to improve response to rape and sexual offences
HAMPSHIRE Constabulary has joined a national scheme aimed at transforming policing response to rape and serious sexual offences.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke personal trainer titled powerlifting world champion
A 27-year-old personal trainer was awarded the title of powerlifting world champion after just one year of practicing. the strength sport.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:07:39 +0100
Primark change to fitting rooms sees customers threaten boycott
Primark has announced a major change to its stores which has seen some backlash on Twitter.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Highclere bungalow extension plans approved following major changes
THE colour of the roof tiles proposed for a bungalow in Highclere left plans in jeopardy.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Thornycroft Roundabout signage needs improving to help drivers
Direction signs at the roundabout display destinations and road numbers haphazardly causing drivers to take their eyes off the road

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:47:36 +0100
Man, 23, charged with drug offences in Basingstoke
A man from London has been charged with drugs offences after being arrested in Basingstoke.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
100th anniversary event in Basingstoke celebrates Muslim women
WOMEN from all paths of life came together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a Muslim women's organisation and dispel myths. 

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Hockey: Basingstoke first teams defeated again
Basingstoke Ladies 1s and Men’s 1s suffered another set of defeats as they continued their poor start to the season.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoons Basingstoke pubs to host 12-day real ale festival
A PAIR of Basingstoke pubs will be hosting a 12-day real-ale festival, featuring ales brewed using only British-grown hops.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Town sail comfortably through Hampshire Cut tie
Basingstoke safely navigated their way through to the third round of the Hampshire Senior Cup with a 5-0 victory over the Royal Navy.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Another four-point weekend for Bison
THE Basingstoke Bison extended their winning run to four games after a 2-1 victory over the Telford Tigers and a 4-0 road win in Hull.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
First residents move in at new 150 housing development in Sherfield on Loddon
THE first residents have moved in at a new housing development in Sherfield on Loddon near Hook.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:12:03 +0100
Ninja air fryer warning to shoppers amid 'unprecedented surge in demand'
Ninja products are selling out fast as would-be air fryer users struggle to get their hands on the latest kitchen craze.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:10:06 +0100
Asda, Tesco and Morrisons drivers issued RAC 'shop around' warning over petrol prices
Mr Williams noted that Morrisons is offering discounted fuel for customers who spend a certain amount of money in store.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:25:40 +0100
Five men appear in court following the murder of Frazer Brabant in Basingstoke in 2019
FIVE men charged following the murder of a man in Basingstoke in 2019 have appeared in court.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:22:28 +0100
Newly-wed from Hampshire set to run the world’s most remote gift shop in Antarctica
A NEWLY-WED from Hampshire is about to leave her husband and travel to one of the world's most remotest placest.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
M3: Plans to close junction 7 gets transport strategy leader's support
HAMPSHIRE county council’s top member for transport strategy has approved recommendations on changes to the M3

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:26:15 +0100
Five men charged with murder of Frazer Brabant in Basingstoke
FIVE men have been charged following the murder of a man in Basingstoke in 2019.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Cllr Onnalee Cubitt berates MP at Conservative conference
A BASINGSTOKE Conservative borough councillor reportedly berated MP Michael Gove at the party’s conference, accusing him of making “unsettling comments”

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Clarion Housing Group residents left without kitchens for more than a week
BASINGSTOKE residents have been left distressed after being unable to cook after workers left their kitchens incomplete. 

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Myles Paige accused of wounding with intent following 'altercation' outside The Oak pub in Oakridge to stand trial next year
A BASINGSTOKE man who has denied wounding another man following an ‘altercation’ outside an Oakridge pub will stand trial until next year.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
If plans to build Lidl warehouses on Oakdown farm go ahead developer must reduce impact on the community
IF plans to build warehouses on Oakdown farm are approved the developer must take measures to reduce the impact on the surrounding community.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:29:13 +0100
Police investigate after drone spotted in Wagner Close
POLICE have launched an investigation following reports of a drone flying near people’s homes in Basingstoke and invading their privacy.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Hartley Wintney bring in four players on loan
Hartley Wintney Football Club have signed four players on loan.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Reader reacts after pound drops following tax cuts in mini budget
It has caused higher inflation, higher interest rates, higher mortgages, higher borrowing, and raised the price of imports.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Town held to entertaining draw
Basingstoke had to settle for a point away at Leatherhead as an entertaining game finished scoreless.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:14:46 +0100
Gazette reporters volunteer with Basingstoke charity Inspero
A GROUP of reporters from The Gazette swapped notebooks for gardening gloves when they volunteered to help a Basingstoke charity.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Festival Place has 'no power' to fine people whose dogs foul
A BASINGSTOKE shopping centre which is welcoming dogs inside said it has “no authority” to fine people whose pets foul.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
SCAS charity support branded 'game changing' after helping at thousands of incidents
SOUTH Central Ambulance Charity's help has been "game changing" thanks to providing emergency medical assistance at almost 7,000 incidents.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
St Mary Bourne: Demolition of home and replacement house given approval
PLANS for a new home in St Mary Bourne have been given the go ahead, despite concerns from residents. 

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:14:03 +0100
Highway Code: Drivers could face £1,000 fine for letting ambulances and police cars pass
According to the Highway Code drivers should give way to emergency vehicles using flashing lights, but could still face fines.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:44:33 +0100
Delays in Basingstoke as van flips on its roof
THERE are severe delays in Basingstoke following a "huge collision".

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:15:51 +0100
Man, 54, arrested after teenage girl inappropriately touched in Tesco Express on Oakridge Road
A BASINGSTOKE man has been arrested after reports that a teenage girl was "inappropriately touched" by a man in Tesco Express.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:24:32 +0100
County executive lead member speaks ahead of big M3 decision
A HAMPSHIRE county councillor is set to take a huge call on the future layout of M3 between junction 7 and junction 8 near Basingstoke.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:50:33 +0100
Dozens have died after contact with Hampshire police in last five years, figures show
Dozens of people have died after contact with Hampshire police in the last five years, new figures show.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greener Basingstoke disappointed as council leader refuses to attend meeting
BASINGSTOKE climate campaigners were left extremely disappointed after the borough council’s leader snubbed a meeting focused on the environment.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Three ongoing and upcoming road closures in Basingstoke
BASINGSTOKE motorists will have three road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council dog warden bags top RSPCA award for treatment to stray dogs
A COUNCIL dog warden has bagged her eighth consecutive RSPCA award.



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