Basingstoke Gazette
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Court round-up: Latest cases from Basingstoke and surrounding area
A DRUNK driver has been banned from getting behind the wheel after driving in Basingstoke while over the legal limit.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Hounds and Bounds looking to expand dog walking facility in Tadley
A DOG walking facility could open near Tadley if plans are approved by the borough council.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Willis Museum in Basingstoke exhibition and book on life in prison
A CURRENT exhibition at Willis Museum and accompanying book is shedding light on life behind bars at Winchester prison.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:45:19 +0000Drivers warned of £5,000 fines ahead of Qatar World Cup
The home nations have been preparing for their opening World Cup fixtures with the tournament set to kick off this weekend in Qatar.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:45:51 +0000DVLA scam email: Drivers warned of unpaid tax scam
Fraudsters are imitating the DVLA to try and convince drivers to hand over their personal details
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:44:49 +0000How to get a FREE Costa Coffee drink for a whole week
Here's how you can get a free drink at Costa Coffee until November 24.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Dummer Down Farm opens new microbrewery and taproom
A NEW brewery and taproom has opened its doors on a farm in Dummer.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000CarFest 2023: Dates and line-up announced, ticket sales begin
Dates have been announced and ticket sales started for a popular festival taking place in Hampshire.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Basingstoke family feeling the strain oft unprecedented backlogs
A BASINGSTOKE family lawyer has said that courts are facing "unprecedented backlogs" with the court system currently in crisis.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Southern Road : Replacement windows given the go ahead in Basingstoke
REPLACEMENT windows are allowed to go ahead despite the fact they will not replicate the old ones.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000The Romanian National Philharmonic Orchestra to perform in Basingstoke
The Romanian National Philharmonic Orchestra is all set to perform in Basingstoke.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:05:21 +0000Cllr Onnalee Cubitt would make excellent borough council leader
We are surprised that Onnalee Cubitt is not in the cabinet, and in our opinion, she would make an excellent leader of the council.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke's Wildcats Combat enjoy medal success at taekwondo contest
A TAEKWONDO club from Basingstoke won an impressive four gold, four silver and six bronze medals at an international championship.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Silchester: Plans to build five-bedroom homes approved despite concern
PLANS to build two five-bedroom homes in Silchester have been approved, despite neighbours' reservations.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Climate emergency: One million tonnes of emissions need to be cut
ONE million tonnes of carbon emissions will need to be cut in Basingstoke if the council is to reach its climate emergency targets, green campaigner says.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Hampshire fire service: More than 100 firefighters leave their jobs
LOW pay and tighter budgets led to more than 100 firefighters leaving their jobs across Hampshire last year.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Crown Heights residents react to lack of action on cladding
RESIDENTS of Crown Heights have expressed their dissatisfaction with how long it is taking for dangerous cladding to be removed from the building.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Train lines in Basingstoke and Andover set to close for weekend works
RESIDENTS will face disruption on train lines in Basingstoke and Andover this weekend while engineering works are carried out.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Overton: Application to build home at Court Drove approved
PERMISSION has been granted allowing the erection of a self-build dwelling despite concerns the access would exit near to a school.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:16:51 +0000UK weather: Met Office forecasts snowfall could hit THIS WEEK
Temperatures are set to plummet as early as this week with snowfall expected in large parts of the UK.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:58:10 +0000Hampshire Constabulary adds Isle of Wight to its name
The order was laid down in Parliament gaining support from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords before a final vote to become Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Win tickets to Sinfonia of London at The Anvil in Basingstoke
A BEAUTIFUL show which will be performed by an orchestra rolls into Basingstoke in December - and you can win free tickets with the Gazette.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000St Mary’s Church to welcome residents to magical winter wonderland
A CHURCH in Tadley is set to bring some much-needed light to winter nights this Christmas.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke borough council stopped £100k in fraud last year
RESIDENTS are being urged to help stop public money from going to fraudsters and people who aren’t entitled to it.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke Foodbank sees surge in demand for help
THE demand for food has surged in Basingstoke, a Basingstoke Foodbank has revealed.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Woman starts fundraiser to provide books to children
Rebecca Parsons is raising the money as part of a community book pledge to receive books from publisher Usborne Books.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000The under-the-sea themed mural unveiled in Basingstoke underpass
AN INCREDIBLE under-the-sea themed mural has been unveiled in a Basingstoke underpass painted by a local artist.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Sunday league: Striker scores 11 goals to help team win 28-1
Republic of Chineham won their fourth win in a row at City of Southampton side AFC Hythe 2-6 in the Hampshire Sunday Trophy, writes Tony Spencer, after leading 0-3 at the interval.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Rugby: Chineham Lions return to winning ways
Chineham Lions returned to winning ways, even after a slow start on a wet day at home.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Basingstoke Bison suffer heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss
THE Basingstoke Bison suffered a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss last Sunday in Telford against the Tigers.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000St Michael's Hospice to host Reindeer Run to raise money
BASINGSTOKE residents are being urged to don their reindeer antlers and running shoes to raise funds for a charity.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +000010cc founding member Graham Gouldman to visit Basingstoke
A WELL-KNOWN singer and bassist has announced a UK tour during which he will head to Basingstoke.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Diana’s silk gown: Elizabeth Emanuel gifts art to Whitchurch Silk Mill
A UNIQUE work of art has been donated to Whitchurch Silk Mill that remembers the weavers who helped to wind the silk for Diana’s bridal gown.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Narrow defeat for Hartley Wintney against Tiverton Town
Tiverton Town edged out Hartley Wintney thanks to a single second-half goal from home striker Lucas Vowles.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Old Basing: Seven homes approved as developer improves plans
The application was submitted to allow the demolition of the existing building and the erection of seven homes on Wildwood Farm Newnham Lane in Old Basing.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Greener Basingstoke to quiz council leader on environment
BASINGSTOKE climate campaigners have been given a second chance to quiz council leaders about the environment after being let down at the last minute ahead of the original meeting.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000More than a thousand shoeboxes to be donated to Ukrainian children
EARLIER this month, more than 1000 shoeboxes were donated to Basingstoke Rotary clubs to help support Ukrainian children in Ukraine.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:56:09 +0000Hampshire Life: Snap up £10 Amazon gift voucher with subscription
What to buy the person who has everything…? Why not buy a gift that lasts all year!
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000BBC Children In Need 2022: When is it and how to take part
Whether you're looking to donate to some good causes or don your Pudsey ears for a night of entertainment, here's everything you need to know.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Brighton Hill murder: Accused killers joked about committing a crime
TWO men who allegedly killed a father of two in Basingstoke joked about a man who could not breathe, a court has heard.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Basingstoke dad urging others to get checked after cancer diagnosis
Ian Vizer admits his ‘stubborn’ nature could have cost him his life, if he hadn’t finally listened to the advice of his wife and daughters-in-law.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:20:11 +0000A34 crash leaves Vauxhall Astra in central reservation
A CRASH northbound on the A34 has resulted in a car hitting the central reservation on Tuesday morning.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Coppice Spring still inadequate despite improvements since inspection
Coppice Spring Academy was graded as ‘inadequate’ in March by Ofsted, which found pupils were provided with an “unacceptably poor education”.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Back-to-back wins for five-star Basingstoke
Basingstoke put on a show of counter-attacking football to run away from struggling Merstham on Saturday.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Children in Need: Basingstoke instructor taking part in relay
A BASINGSTOKE driving instructor will take part in BBC Children in Need’s Big Learner Relay on Wednesday.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Whitchurch man's barrister goes to Wales for Isle of Wight court case
A furious Isle of Wight Crown Court judge asks a barrister why he went to Newport in Wales rather than on the Isle of Wight.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Hockey: Defeats for Basingstoke first teams
BOTH Basingstoke Ladies 1s and Men's 1s suffered defeats last week while Ladies 2s secured a stunning victory.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:17:55 +0000Tesco Christmas shoppers struggle in long queues as site crashes
Tesco Delivery Saver customers were told they could book a Christmas slot from 6am on November 15
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:15:27 +0000New heart centre opens at Basingstoke hospital
A NEW heart centre has opened at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital to provide emergency and elective cardiac procedure.
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council propose freezing council tax
FREEZING council tax and not increasing parking charges are being proposed to help residents cope with the cost of living crises.