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

IT is a huge shame that an iconic building which is currently home to the AA's headquarters in Basingstoke is to be put on the market, councillors say.

HAMPSHIRE County Council has responded to recent data placing the area as the second worst for cycling accidents in the UK since 2012.

COUNCILLORS have revealed that they plan to work with key partners to develop the town centre's masterplan to breathe life back into the town centre.

HAMPSHIRE hospitals have been experiencing 'extremely busy' times in its emergency departments.

 A MOBILITY shop in Basingstoke has received a special award, equal to an MBE, for it's 25 years of voluntary and valued service in the community.

North Warnborough were away to Wey Valley of the Aldershot League in the third round of the Hampshire Saturday Vase Cup, writes Tony Spencer, and they left it late to get a result.

A BASINGSTOKE travel business is looking forward to 2023 after a turbulent few years launching just before the pandemic hit.

TOM Banner and Thomas Barry had a night to remember as the Basingstoke Bison beat the Telford Tigers 6-3 last Saturday, writes Graham Merry.

A CAR meet in Basingstoke was dispersed after police attended the scene and seized one vehicle without insurance.

Review of Woman to Woman at The Anvil, Basingstoke

MORE than 2,000 presents have been donated as part of Christmas Toy Appeal.

AN OFFICE block in Basing View could be turned into 468 flats, sparking fears that local services will not cope.

Officials said they can “fully understand” that parents are concerned about rising cases.

A BASINGSTOKE school is bringing back Covid measures after a member of the school community tested positive for Strep A.

Bird flu cases have been confirmed in two locations in Hampshire by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

A CHILD has died after being diagnosed with an invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) infection.

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

ILLUMINATED light trails have grown in popularity in recent years, with many attractions now offering them as part of their festive programme of events.

An award-winning dog breeder’s Belgian Malinois mauled a visitor to her home, a court has been told.

Republic of Chineham stretched their winning run to seven games after a 1-2 away win at City of Southampton Division 2 side Hamble Spitfires in the Hampshire Sunday Trophy, writes Tony Spencer.

A MINIBUS parked outside a Grade II listed building caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, December 6.

PLANS to build 42 new homes in a borough village are being fought by residents and councillors.

A HISTORIC building which is currently home to the AA quarters in Basingstoke is to be put on the market.

A MASS brawl broke out outside a Basingstoke hotel after the World Cup game on Sunday.

One Stop is now open at 1-2 Grand Parade, Station Road, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9HF.

THE owner of a Basingstoke singing group has been listed as one of The Telegraph and NatWest Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch.

AN RAF base near Basingstoke has issued a warning after a person came "dangerously close" to an aircraft.

A BALLROOM and Latin dance school in Basingstoke has returned with medals after getting a taste of the ‘Strictly’ experience.

A DEVELOPER has submitted an outline application to build up to 47 houses near Tadley.

A TEAM of ‘fabulous four’ kids stole the show by competing in adult level at a national indoor skydiving competition held in Basingstoke.

A POPULAR Irish folk singer will be bringing her beautiful annual Christmas show to Basingstoke.

AN ACCUSED killer went to buy drugs from a murdered father of two but did not know about an armed robbery, court hears.

URGENT surgery and cancer surgery may have to be delayed because of a predicted bed shortage over the winter at Hampshire hospitals, the Gazette can reveal.

RESIDENTS have been left feeling dismayed after spotting a tiny Christmas tree in the town centre.

The former mayor of Basingstoke and Deane Cllr Onnalee Cubitt has been expelled from the Conservative Group for comments she made regarding Basingstoke.

A GLOBAL lifestyle brand is coming to Basingstoke this month opening a new shop in Festival Place.

A BASINGSTOKE man has been charged following a burglary in Basingstoke in November.

RESIDENTS who are running out of ideas for Christmas are encouraged to book a charity concert for their loves ones.

Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) has been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard (QCS) for the quality and breadth of its career service in meeting the needs of learners.

PROPOSALS to build a massive housing development in Whitchurch are 'flawed, and unjustified, a councillor has said.

A separate case has been reported in Wales, taking the known UK total to six.

HAS YOUR dog been naughty or nice this year?

A NEW legal system is stopping justice be done, strikers outside Basingstoke Magistrates' Court say.

THE latest food hygiene ratings have been released for a group of eateries in Basingstoke and Deane.

The weather in 1976 caused a drought that lasted months, and temperatures reached 35 degrees centigrade (96 degrees fahrenheit).

I AM very proud to be the leader of the borough council in such a great place and it is heartening that many people here hold the same affection for the area.

Did you know there was an egg shortage? Neither did I until the supermarkets blamed bird flu for a drop in supply that led some to import to fill shelves.

A POPULAR pub in Basingstoke is due to re-open following a major six-figure refurbishment.

A WEST Country folk singer is all set to impress residents in Basingstoke later this month.