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Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
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Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Pamber End: Permission given for bungalow to be built
PERMISSION has been granted for a two-bedroom bungalow to be built despite concerns it will impact a nearby Grade II Listed Building.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The Haymarket: The Night Before Christmas show comes to Basingstoke
RESIDENTS have been encouraged not to miss a charming Christmas theatre show at The Haymarket next month.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire MPs abused on Twitter, BBC investigation reveals
MPs are bombarded with more than 3,000 offensive tweets every day, according to a recent investigation.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
How to help Basingstoke's The Entertainer with Christmas toy appeal
BASINGSTOKE'S The Entertainer has teamed up with the Salvation Army to launch a Christmas toy appeal.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke dance company celebrates after competition win
BASINGSTOKE dance company celebrate success after winning various awards at prestigious dance competition.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:22:54 +0000
UK weather: Met Office warns of strong winds and icy temperatures
The UK is braced for gusty winds, heavy rain, and freezing cold temperatures on Monday, according to the Met Office.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Spicy Tadka in Basingstoke is nominated for British Curry Awards
BASINGSTOKE Indian restaurant, Spicy Tadka, have been nominated for this years British Curry Awards.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Water companies devise plan to boost supplies in South East
A regional plan that proposes how the long-term challenges facing water supplies in South East England should be met has been published for consultation.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Children win awards for writing about future of Basingstoke
Talented young writers who wrote their visions of a future Basingstoke have been recognised by the Mayor during a special presentation ceremony.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Christmas officially begins at Basingstoke's Festival Place
THE festive season has officially begun at Basingstoke's shopping centre Festival Place.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
History: When Basingstoke went pop in the 1960s
It might seem on the surface that Basingstoke did not take part in the early Pop scene but that would be far from the truth.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:23:47 +0000
Church's roof on fire in Weyhill as crews discover electrical fault
A CHURCH's roof was on fire in Weyhill this morning (Sunday, November 20).

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Hampshire's Watercress Line: Steam Illuminations train in pictures
A STUNNING steam train will be travelling through the Hampshire countryside in a blaze of glorious colour as the popular Steam Illuminations event has returned to the Watercress Line.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke property: Two bedroom house on the market for £325k
THIS two-bedroom property in Basingstoke has gone on the market for £325,000.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Headley: Permission refused for two new homes
The application was submitted to allow for permission to build a maximum of two homes on land adjacent to the A339 Headley on Newbury Road.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke salon holds anniversary event to celebrate new leadership
OWNERS of a long-running beauty salon wanted to thank customers for making its six-month anniversary event a success.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Sherborne St John pub to organise charity darts match for Dementia UK
A pub near Basingstoke is organising a charity darts match to raise money for Dementia UK.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Tadley author hoping to inspire children with debut book
AN AUTHOR from Tadley is releasing her debut children's book to inspire kids to look after the environment.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Court 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 20:00:00 +0000
Enjoy action-packed year at Winchester Science Centre
RESIDENTS are invited to enjoy brand-new action-packed daytime and evening events at a science centre next year.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Review: Our verdict on the Watercress Line's Steam Illumination train
IF YOU are looking for a festive treat to get you in the mood for Christmas, look no further than the Watercress Line’s Steam Illumination train.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke MP's call for action on fire safety works at Crown Heights
AN urgent call has been made for a house builder to progress with fire safety works at Crown Heights.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke girl, 6, wins national maths challenge
A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl from Basingstoke has been declared one of the 10 winners of a national abacus challenge.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Willis 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 05:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke Property: Four bedroom house for sale for £1.2million
THIS four-bedroom property outside of Basingstoke has gone on the market for £1.2million.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Hounds 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 07:45:19 +0000
Drivers 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 +0000
DVLA 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 +0000
How 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 +0000
Dummer 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 +0000
CarFest 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 +0000
Basingstoke 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 +0000
Southern 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 +0000
The 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 +0000
Cllr 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 +0000
Basingstoke'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 +0000
Silchester: 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 +0000
Climate 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 +0000
Hampshire 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 +0000
Crown 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 +0000
Train 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 +0000
Overton: 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 +0000
UK 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 +0000
Hampshire 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 +0000
Win 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 +0000
St 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 +0000
Basingstoke 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 +0000
Basingstoke 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 +0000
Woman 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.



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