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Basingstoke Gazette

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Crime in Basingstoke: Town is third most dangerous place in Hampshire
Basingstoke has been named the third most dangerous major town in Hampshire, according to a data analyst and GIS project.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Items stolen from Fitness First gym locker leaves woman vulnerable
A BASINGSTOKE woman has been devastated after her valuables were stolen from a safe locker while she was working out in a gym.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke hospital bracing for 'twindemic' this winter
DOCTORS and nurses at Basingstoke hospital are bracing themselves for a flu and Covid pandemic this winter.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Rotary Club to host spooktacular event to enjoy celebrating Halloween
THE Basingstoke Rotary Club will be hosting a spooktacular event to help residents enjoy celebrating Halloween.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Caiden Griffin wins seven medals for Great Britain
A BASINGSTOKE boy won seven medals at an international competition this month.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Festival Place to open 'School of Spells' for Halloween
Festival Place is unlocking some serious magic this Halloween as it opens the door to its enchanting School of Spells.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
TECH is ‘’The best online university in the world’’ according to Forbes
TECH University allows students to learn from any place and time with the best international programs and due to that Forbes recognized it as the best choice to learn

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Aquadrome: Plans progressing for leisure centre
IT has been revealed that the council officers are currently working on proposals to build a new leisure centre in Basingstoke to replace the Aquadrome.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
NHS Trusts and GP practices across Hampshire to play vital role in respiratory virus
NHS Trusts and GP practices across Hampshire will play a vital role in a new  respiratory virus study looking into the leading cause of infant hospitalisation.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Elizabeth Road Allotment host The heaviest Pumpkin competition
OCTOBER means only one thing for Elizabeth Road Allotments, The heaviest Pumpkin competition.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Access Self Storage Basingstoke opens ninth Christmas appeal
THE Basingstoke branch of a self-storage company has announced that its annual Christmas charity appeal is now open.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Parent, teacher association raises £36,000 for schools
A PARENT-TEACHER association of a school in Hook raised a staggering £36,000 from its fundraising events.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Telugu association of Basingstoke celebrates Hindu ceremony at QMC
A MAJOR Hindu religious ceremony was celebrated by Telugu association of Basingstoke.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Bison face Bracknell Bees in derby clash
​THE Basingstoke Bison face a mouth watering local derby this Saturday (6.30pm) when the Bees buzz into town, writes Graham Merry.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Haymarket: Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society to perform Shrek The Musical
THE Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) are back with another iconic music this year.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
PAPER PREVIEW: New pool plan in the pipeline
PLANS are being discussed for a new Aquadrome to meet the needs of Basingstoke residents.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke groups receive grants from black history fund
A FUND contributed to by a Basingstoke-based housing association has donated more than £5,000 to community organisations to celebrate Black History Month.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:43:26 +0100
Technological University is known as the world’s largest online university
TECH University has a presence around the world and leads the ranking with more than 10,000 degrees

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Drug dealer handed suspended sentence for having drugs worth thousands of pounds in Basingstoke
A MAN has been given a two-year suspended sentence after he was found with drugs worth thousands of pounds.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cllr Andrew McCormick calls on council to withdraw from proposals for mandatory voter ID at polling stations
THE leader of the Basingstoke and Deane Labour group has urged the council to withdraw from proposals for mandatory Voter ID at polling stations in the 2023 and all subsequent elections.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke celebrates Black History Month
Activities marking 2022 Black History Month in Basingstoke have been kicked off with two events.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
The Pink Place in Basingstoke thanks organisations for 12 years of support
In June, The Pink Place moved into its new location at Basingstoke Voluntary Action, The Orchard, in White Hart Lane.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Councillors raise concerns as Hampshire County Council set to make parking changes
COUNCILLORS have raised several concerns regarding parking management in Basingstoke as Hampshire County Council reveals changes.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Residents furious as Reading Road water leak goes on for five days
RESIDENTS are furious that water has been left to leak on a Basingstoke road for five days.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Old Basing Royal British Legion Corps of Drums success at recruitment event
THE Old Basing Royal British Legion Corps of Drums met on Saturday for their recruitment event, which was a huge success.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke's Vistry Southern raises £14k for charity with golf day
A GOLF day organised by a Basingstoke-based housebuilding company has raised more than £14,000 for a suicide prevention charity.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The Anvil: Ukraine’s premier symphony orchestra to perform in Basingstoke
THE Anvil is joining forces with 16 other major concert venues around the UK to support Ukraine’s premier symphony orchestra next year.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Business owners in Basingstoke deserve more help to survive cost-of-living crisis
RESIDENTS who own businesses in Basingstoke and Deane deserve better in the wake of the cost of living crises, a councillor has said.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:21:00 +0100
Hartley Wintney back to earth with defeat against Hendon
Hartley Wintney saw their mini-revival come to an end as they went down by in a 2-3 thriller against bottom club Hendon.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Greggs could be coming to Kingsclere under service station plans
While Greggs is not mentioned in the applications planning statement, the name of the bakery chain can be seen on the proposed building plan.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council should consider residents needs rather than generalised calculation dictated by government
THE council should have a better understanding of “real housing need” rather than a “generalised calculation dictated” by the government, a councillor has said.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Council agreement comes under fire for nitrate offsetting loophole
COUNCIL chiefs have come under fire for proposing to use land in the Basingstoke borough to tackle nitrate pollution and offset the impact of a development in Andover. 

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke and Deane road closures: Five for motorists to avoid this week
BASINGSTOKE and Deane's motorists will have five road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Sunday league: Dad's Army hammered in cup
Basingstoke Hammers eased through the first round of the North Hants Senior Cup on Sunday, writes Tony Spencer, with a 14-1 home victory over Winchester's Dad’s Army FC.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Winklebury play park set on fire in suspected arson attack
The incident took place on Sunday, October 23 in the children’s play park located off Winklebury Way, next to Winklebury playing fields.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Is the UK really a democracy if we don't have a say in our next PM?
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Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Saturday League: Davis double drives Odiham on
Division 2 Odiham United visited Division 1 Overton United Reserves on Saturday in the North Hants May Cup, writes Tony Spencer.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:14:12 +0100
Rishi Sunak: Hampshire MPs depart roles as Rishi Sunak embarks on cabinet reshuffle
A NUMBER of cabinet ministers have announced their departures from Government as Rishi Sunak carries out a reshuffle.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Have you got the spookiest house in Basingstoke?
WITH Halloween just around the corner, the Gazette is looking for the spookiest house in Basingstoke!

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke's MP Maria Miller reacts to new PM
BASINGSTOKE’S MP has reacted to news Rishi Sunak is the country’s 57th Prime Minister.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:36:33 +0100
Roman Way car fire: Police and fire service called to blaze in Basingstoke
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a Basingstoke road over the weekend as a car went up in flames.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:14:58 +0100
Solar eclipse UK: Met Office gives warning ahead of celestial event
The UK will experience a partial solar eclipse on the morning of Tuesday, October 25

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:12:12 +0100
£125m investment bringing full fibre broadband to Hampshire
THOUSANDS of homes across Hampshire will be able to get access to “hyperfast” broadband as part of a £125m investment.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Rugby: Hook and Odiham defeat Chineham in fierce derby
IT was a disappointing day at the office for the Chineham Lions in a spicy local derby against Hook & Odiham.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Aaron Morgan secures second in British GT Championship
A BASINGSTOKE racing driver secured second place in one of the most hotly-contested endurance racing championships.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 15-metre tall telephone mast lodged with council
AN application to build a 15metre tall telephone mast in Lychpit has been lodged with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Odiham and Hartley Wintney in Basingstoke named the best places to live in 2023
ACCLAIMED digital platform, Muddy Stilettos, has launched its 2023 top best palces to live, which includes two Basingstoke areas - Odiham and Hartley Wintney.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:19:36 +0100
Boy, 14, involved in a collision with a car at the junction of London Road and Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been involved in a collision with a car in Basingstoke.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:02:08 +0100
DVLA warn over 900,000 drivers face a £1,000 fine
DVLA shares that over 900,000 drivers risk a £1000 fine.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Brighton Hill Retail Park: Commercial development scheme refused by planners
PLANS for a 24/7 commercial development on the site of a Basingstoke retail park have been refused after planning chiefs said it would be “dominant and intrusive”.



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