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

HAMPSHIRE ambulance service is the first in the country providing an antibody jab for babies to protect against dangerous virus.

St Mary’s Church in Old Basing and Lychpit is organising a Christmas Tree Festival weekend in December.

A WOMAN has been injured after her car overturned on a major road near Basingstoke on Sunday night, November 28.

A PUB in Dummer is turning off its lights to highlight the energy crisis in the hospitality industry.

A TRADITIONAL Christmas play is returning to Aldermaston for its 66th year of performances.

A FORMER Andover College deputy principal has published an imaginative novel about the human brain.

RESIDENTS in Basingstoke have been left disappointed after there are no plans to switch-on Christmas lights in the town once again.

MORE than 200 people have been helped by a repair cafe.

HAMPSHIRE County Council is set to start free activity schemes to lighten additional pressures that Christmas brings for low-income and vunerable families.

A WOMAN BMX veteran from Basingstoke is returning to tracks 34 years after retirement.

A NEW Channel 4 reality TV show is looking for people of all ages from Basingstoke to take part.

A NEIGHBOURHOOD plan of a village has been officially adopted by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC).

DOZENS of client gardeners from Basingstoke are thrilled to get the opportunity to plant a tree gifted from the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC).

BASINGSTOKE MP Maria Miller speaks on a change in the law that now means posting an intimate image online without consent is a criminal offence.

For the period leading up to Christmas Day, the UK can expect colder conditions, with overnight fog and frost.

ONE lane of a major road between Basingstoke and Andover has been closed following a crash.

CONFUSION around patchwork land ownership by private property companies, Housing Associations and councils is a big issue in Basingstoke, a councillor says.

A GOLF hotel in Basingstoke is running an initiative during this festive season to support a local food bank.

These hacks will help you defrost your car windscreen in minutes, or prevent it from happening in the first place. One even went viral on TikTok for its speed.

Hobbits, elves and wizards from a marketing agency in Basingstoke took on an epic journey through to support a charity.

AN “IMPRESSIVE” family home has gone on the market in Cliddesden for £1.2m.

A BASINGSTOKE teenager is raising money to chase his goal of becoming an England player.

HAMPSHIRE Hospitals Trust relies on dedicated workers from all over the world as new data shows a quarter of employees are not UK nationals. MORE

Winklebury derives from a Saxon name, with some odd variants over the centuries such as ‘Wyltenyssebury’; ‘Wynnyshbery’ and ‘le Wynlysbery’.

Hartley Wintney suffered another defeat at home as Merthyr Town claimed the points, thanks to two goals in the last 10 minutes.

Bristol Street Motors have revealed Friday as the worst day for motorists

Turkey sandwiches, paper hats from crackers and changing into your new PJs after lunch; what is your favourite Christmas tradition?

Here is a selection of items you can find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, November 27.

BASINGSTOKE Canal Society is auctioning paintings of an artist who toured the country in her boats to raise funds to replace a trip boat.

A MAN who regularly volunteers on the Basingstoke canal has published a book about his volunteering experiences.

THE theme for the Basingstoke Gazette's Camera Club in November was "Perspective", allowing members to show off the world through their eyes.

HUNDREDS of homes could be built on green space on the edge of Popley – neighbouring a development which was once described as “the most objected to application in the history of Basingstoke”.

THIS one-bedroom property in Basingstoke has gone on the market for £210,000.

These are some of the best Christmas markets to visit.

PEOPLE looking to uncover their family history can now do so for free after probate records dating 500 years have been made available to search online for the first time.

I would like to say thank you to all the staff of the Cafe Dome at Brighton Hill Parade Basingstoke, for their warm welcome.

Drivers are being told of the small offences that could see them get points on their licences.

Hartley Wintney were unable to build on their splendid weekend victory at Hayes and Yeading as they went down to a home defeat to Salisbury.

THE new headteacher of a Basingstoke secondary school said he wants to “give back” to children facing challenges, after struggling himself as a young person.

Here are some of the latest planning applications submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in the week beginning November 14.

A MUCH beloved community lantern parade is returning to light up the streets of Whitchurch.

RESIDENTS at a car home in Andover have been busy celebrating the homes 13th anniversary.

Ford Fiestas, Range Rovers and Volkswagen Golfs are among the most stolen cars in the UK for 2022

THREE Hampshire pubs have been named among the UK's best for a Sunday roast by a popular travel blog.

THE Mutton near Hartley Wintney opened its doors in October and is already proving very popular with drinkers and diners alike.

National Trust is bringing joy, sprinkles of magic and a tingle of excitement for little ones this Christmas with events in and around Hampshire.

A REMORSELESS paedophile responsible for ‘horrific’ sexual assaults on a pre-schooler will remain under probation supervision well into his 80s.

A HAMPSHIRE man has been fined hundreds of pounds after being in possession of a weapon containing gas spray.

TWO women charged with a theft from motor vehicle and vehicle interference are due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on November 25.