Basingstoke Gazette
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000Hampshire hotel Heckfield Place in The Times' 100 Best Places to Stay
Heckfield Place was included in the top 100 places to stay list by The Times and Sunday Times for 2023
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:44:00 +0000Basingstoke Gazette: digital subscription: Free £15 gift card
READERS who subscribe to our digital news for the first time will get a £5 Sainsbury’s gift card when they take advantage of our new special festive offer.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000St Kitts Veterinary Group announces new clinic to transform services
A BASINGSTOKE veterinary practice is set to move to a new premises treble in size early next year that will "transform its services".
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000This week's community news from across Basingstoke
Every week and in every edition of the Gazette, we include community news from around Basingstoke and surrounding boroughs.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke author invites children to find runaway horse in his book
BASINGSTOKE author published his own adventure story featuring riddles and "math-er-magics" to help children overcome their fear of Maths.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Shakespeare Road Medical Practice changes ownership after 12 months
Operose Health took over Shakespeare Road Medical Practice on December 1, 2021.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000Accused killers planned to rob father of two armed with knives
THREE alleged killers planned to rob a father of two from Basingstoke armed with knives, a court has heard.
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:28:47 +0000'Remembrance Sunday is a Royal British Legion event'
I have just read the article about Remembrance Sunday.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:40:27 +0000DP World trains from Southampton to London Gateway will cut lorry use
A NEW freight rail service between Southampton and Essex is part of an effort to take 300,000 trucks of the roads each year.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:00:43 +0000Hampshire police appeal for information to help find missing teenager
A TEENAGER who has not been seen for several days has been reported missing.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000Royal Mail workers protest outside Basingstoke delivery office
ROYAL Mail workers are protesting outside the delivery office in Basingstoke as part of a nation-wide strike.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sing in Christmas at Basingstoke Mayor's Carol service
CHRISTMAS is set to start on a high note with the mayor’s annual Christmas Carol Service.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:07:43 +0000M3 Hampshire: Drunk cyclist seen 'wobbling all over the place'
A MAN from Hampshire got drunk before riding his bicycle on a motorway, sparking an emergency response.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:09:00 +0000How saving water could save you money this winter
By reducing the amount of water you use, you could cut your energy bills as well as your carbon emissions so you’ll be helping your wallet as well as the environment this winter.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Mother's fears as hole in roof leaves woman with £350 energy bill
A MOTHER of four has been left to pay expensive energy bills and live in a home with a hole in the roof.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke trainer completes 24 hour sports charity challenge
A PERSONAL trainer from Basingstoke has completed 24 sports challenges in 24 hours to raise money for good causes.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke shoppers encouraged to take part in Tesco food collection
BASINGSTOKE shoppers are encouraged to donate to Tesco's annual food collection to help provide emergency food parcels to people in crisis.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:28:30 +0000More than 10,000 ambulance workers have voted to strike over pay
More than 10,000 ambulance workers have voted to strike, affecting nine trusts across England and Wales.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:20:50 +0000Warning to parents over baby product that could cause harm or death
The product creates a risk of serious harm or death from choking on the feed or aspiration pneumonia
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:17:02 +0000Royal Mail reveal Christmas delivery deadlines for December 2022
The Royal Mail shared its latest recommended posting dates for your mail to arrive in time for Christmas.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:16:29 +0000Virgin, BT and Sky broadband customers issued WiFi warning
Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:15:39 +0000DWP Universal Credit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost
Millions will see extra cash in their bank account this Christmas.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:19:15 +0000How NatWest could help you cut emissions and lower energy bills
A new free digital Carbon Planner tool from NatWest helps all businesses reduce their carbon emissions
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:54:39 +0000Royal Mail Strikes December 2022: When are the postal strikes?
Check when you can expect post this week as thousands of Royal Mail staff strike.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:57:48 +0000Armed police seen in Festival Place as public asked to be 'vigilant'
PEOPLE in Basingstoke are being urged to be “vigilant” but not alarmed after armed police were spotted patrolling the town’s shopping centre.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:41:40 +0000Eastrop Lane assault: Basingstoke man charged
A BASINGSTOKE man has been charged as part of an investigation into a serious assault on a woman in Eastrop Lane.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Former England cricketer from Basingstoke Shaun Udal in A&E
WELL wishes are being sent to a former England Test cricketer and Basingstoke business owner after he ended up in A&E.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Nurses from Hampshire hospitals will not join RCN strike
NURSES at Hampshire hospitals will not take part in industrial strike action next month.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Young people in Hampshire reveal they don't feel safe on the streets
NOT feeling safe on the streets was revealed as young people's top concern in Hampshire at a recent youth conference.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Another home loss for Basingstoke Bison
THE Basingstoke Bison suffered another home loss last Saturday as they were narrowly beaten 5-4 by the Hull Seahawks, writes Graham Merry.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000What will replace Basingstoke Debenhams unit in Festival Place?
THE owners of a Basingstoke shopping centre are still looking for a retailer to fill the empty unit previously occupied by Debenhams.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Community leaders come together to discuss faith in Basingstoke
VARIOUS religious and community leaders have come together to discuss the awareness of faith in Basingstoke.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:30:35 +0000Watercress Line: drone picture shows steam train lit up for Christmas
THIS incredible drone picture captured by photographer Chris Gorman of Big Cheese Photography shows a train steaming across the Hampshire countryside.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Sunday League: Eastrop Eagles soar over Andover Central
The delayed North Hants Chris Price Cup tie between Eastrop Eagles and Andover Central was played on Sunday, writes Tony Spencer, and resulted in a 5-2 win for Eastrop Eagles, their fourth win in a row.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Group calling for 'dangerous errors' to be rectified at Longacre
THE chair of a Basingstoke group campaigning for equal access for people in the town said he hopes that ‘dangerous errors’ made in the design of a housing estate will be corrected.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Boris Johnson teams up with Hampshire clinic to launch urgent appeal
FORMER Prime Minister Boris Johnson has teamed up with a Hampshire clinic to launch an urgent appeal for medical supplies for Ukraine hospitals.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Choirs come together to raise funds for St Michael’s Hospice
A GROUP of North Hampshire-based choirs came together to raise awareness for a Basingstoke hospice.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire TV show Worzel Gummidge to release on Blu-ray for Christmas
A CLASSIC children's series with episodes filmed in several Hampshire villages is set for a new lease of life in high-definition this Christmas.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000New £10m Austen Academy graded 'requires improvement' by Ofsted
A NEW £10m school in Basingstoke that only opened last year has been told it ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted.
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:27:43 +0000HSBC to shut 114 banks in 2023: Full list of closed branches
HSBC to close 114 branches in 2023.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:23:29 +0000Firefighters called to fire in Basingstoke Hospital
SEVERAL firefighter crews were called to a fire inside Basingstoke Hospital.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000Tadley gives Christmas a royal welcome with panto stars
SMILES abounded as Cinderella and Prince Charming helped to turn on the Christmas lights in Tadley.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000New app launches for pregnant women and children in Hampshire
THE way pregnant people in Hampshire access urgent care is changing following the launch of a new app.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Saturday league: Tadley Calleva call the cup shots
Tadley Calleva A knocked CK Andover out of the Peter Raynbird Cup in Andover on Saturday, writes Tony Spencer, extending their current good form run to nine games unbeaten after a sweet 2-4 victory. Callum Parkin and Nicholas Ward scored CK Andover...
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Hampshire police help launch Operation Holly
AN annual campaign to enforce drink and drug driving has been launched.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Councillor concerned about delivery riders using pedestrian routes
A BASINGSTOKE councillor has expressed concerns about some delivery riders using pedestrian and cyclist routes.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Woman who helped murder accused did not know about the crime
A WOMAN who helped accused murders fled the scene said she didn't know there had been a murder, a court has heard.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000M3, A303 and A34: Upcoming road closures for drivers to be aware of
DRIVERS in Basingstoke will have five National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Ambulance service offers jab to protect babies from deadly virus
HAMPSHIRE ambulance service is the first in the country providing an antibody jab for babies to protect against dangerous virus.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Christmas Tree Festival weekend at St Mary's Church in Old Basing
St Mary’s Church in Old Basing and Lychpit is organising a Christmas Tree Festival weekend in December.