Figures released by NHS England indicated that an average of 181 beds per day were occupied by people ready to be discharged from Hampshire Hospitals in October.

Festival Place invited schools and nurseries to decorate a series of life-size cardboard Christmas trees.

AN AUTHOR from Whitchurch celebrates as the second edition of his book about Mary Queen of Scots is now available to buy.

Every week and in every edition of the Gazette, we include community news from around Basingstoke and surrounding boroughs.

THE drive towards greener and cleaner ways of getting around the Basingstoke borough is gathering pace.

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after she crashed her car on Winchester Road in Basingstoke.

ONE lane of a major road in Basingstoke has been blocked following a traffic incident.

A NEW dance competition with celebrity judges that was filmed in Basingstoke is set to be shown on Netflix next month.

SCOTT Chilton has been confirmed as the new chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

Hartley Wintney picked up three important points at Hayes and Yeading United with a 2-1 win.

Why don't the public services just do what we pay them for, instead of 'virtue signalling'.

Thames Water, which supplies 15 million people, is lifting the hosepipe ban it imposed in the summer.

A CHRISTMAS band is set to spread some Christmas magic in Basingstoke with an exciting festive show.

A BASINGSTOKE mother has been left to live in mould hell and a hole in the ceiling as their calls for help have fallen on deaf ears.

BASINGSTOKE Town made it four straight wins with a 4-2 victory over struggling Tooting and Mitcham in the league last Saturday.

DRIVERS faced travel chaos this morning as the traffic lights on a Basingstoke roundabout have been out for nearly three days.

WITH the World Cup kicking off in Qatar, the Gazette would love how football fans are watching the football.

NOMINATIONS for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s (HHFT) People Awards are now open.

Wilko Johnson was known as the guitarist for the band Dr Feelgood and the executioner Ser Ilyn Payne in Game of Thrones

POLICE have identified a man whom they were looking to speak to as part of investigation of an assault.

According to police, the boy was assaulted on Alencon Link in Basingstoke between 1.45pm and 1.55pm on Thursday, October 27.

A COUNCIL bin lorry veered off the road and got stuck just metres away from a play park in Basingstoke.

HILLIER Garden Centres are 'delighted' as they announce the aquisition of Rosebourne Ltd across three of their sites, including Weyhill.

A BASINGSTOKE resident has been left to freeze in her bungalow with a hole in her ceiling which lets buckets of rainwater through.

A HUNT has been launched to find a wanted man with his four-year-old daughter.

DRIVERS in Basingstoke will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

A GROUP of Basingstoke driving instructors celebrate after helping raise thousands of pounds by taking part in BBC Children in Need's Big Learner Relay.

A SEXOLOGIST and relationship psychotherapist from Basingstoke has published a guide to help couples transform their intimate experiences and break down taboos around sex.

Sixteen members from Oakley have just returned from a very enjoyable week playing at the Dorset Golf and Bowls resort as part of Bowls Hampshire's ninth mini tour to the Dorset.

TAX rises may lead to a longer period of inflation as workers ask their bosses for more cash, a North West Hampshire MP has warned.

BASINGSTOKE residents struggling with the cost of living crisis are invited to the Beggarwood Café for an affordable Christmas dinner.

RESIDENTS are invited to join Ballet Theatre UK for the most enchanting love stories of all time, Beauty & The Beast in Basingstoke.

AN EDUCATION charity based in Basingstoke is launching a new campaign to fight gender stereotypes.

Bewley Homes won silver for Best Medium Housebuilder at the 2022 What House Awards.

Cost-of-living support payments will be sent out starting tomorrow.

Dangerous parking could kill as experts warn to think before parking.

MPs have been told that Christmas parties held for staff can be claimed on expenses. But this does not include alcohol.

A PRISON officer saw an accused killer reenacting stabbing someone following the murder of a father of two in Basingstoke, a court has heard.

FOOTBALL fans have swamped pubs across Basingstoke to watch England’s first World Cup game.

A MANSION in Hook where TV presenter Ant McPartli had his wedding reception has been named amoung one of the best boutique hotels in Britain.

A COUNCILLOR has reassured residents that Basingstoke and Deane climate targets are well within reach.

People living in Winchester, the South Downs and Test Valley are among the happiest in the county, new data shows.

THE family of a former Hampshire police officer who died on duty have been presented with a memorial bracelet worn in his honour during a charity cycling challenge.

A STUDENT from Basingstoke has taken the world of esports and competitive video gaming by storm.

The World Cup is underway with Ecuador beating hosts Qatar in the opening game on Sunday.

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PERMISSION has been granted for a two-bedroom bungalow to be built despite concerns it will impact a nearby Grade II Listed Building.

RESIDENTS have been encouraged not to miss a charming Christmas theatre show at The Haymarket next month.

BASINGSTOKE dance company celebrate success after winning various awards at prestigious dance competition.

BASINGSTOKE'S The Entertainer has teamed up with the Salvation Army to launch a Christmas toy appeal.