Basingstoke Gazette
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:01:00 +0000Government approves final plans and funding for Junction 9 improvement scheme
GOVERNMENT ministers have approved the M3 Junction 9 scheme near Winchester.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:01:00 +0000Hampshire police boss becomes first to announce mayoral bid
Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC Donna Jones has become the first to announce she will run for mayor of the region.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Plans to demolish village hall withdrawn after criticism from neighbours
Plans to demolish Ramsdell Village Hall and build energy efficient bungalows on the land have been withdrawn.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000IN THE DOCK: Man fined for begging at shopping centre, careless drivers and more
The latest results from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court including a man who was fined for begging in public.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000'St Michael's Hospice in Basingstoke desperately needs more money to deliver service'
Mark Jones is partnerships manager at Destination Basingstoke. He has worked in Basingstoke for 28 years, including 13 years as editor of The Gazette and eight years as director of communications and fundraising at Ark Cancer Charity.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Campaign launched to connect Hampshire to Heathrow with direct train link
This project intends to offer a direct rail link between the South Western Main Line and Heathrow Airport.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:44:10 +0000RECAP: Trains cancelled as emergency services called to incident
Emergency services have been called to an incident on the railways Trains are cancelled in Winchester until further notice Live updates as we gather more information
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:22:34 +0000LIVE: Car catches fire on dual carriageway
A car has caught fire on the A33 in Basingstoke Heavy traffic is building Live updates as we gather more information
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:54:11 +0000Controversial Stubbington Study Centre made asset of community value
Hampshire County Council has proposed closing Stubbington Study Centre saying it wants to turn it into a secure children’s home to meet demand.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000Dog owners urged to keep pets on leads to protect ground-nesting birds
They have made the plea to owners to keep their dogs on leads during the ground-nesting breeding season.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000More than 100 electric scooters seized and crushed by Hampshire police in crackdown
Police have seized and crushed more than 100 e-scooters after criminals were caught using them.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000Hampshire charity urging older people to prioritise foot care
Its Foot Care clinics, located throughout the county, offer affordable six-weekly appointments.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000School installs new play structure after year of fundraising
The school said that the new play equipment will allow children to enjoy more activities during play or lunchtimes.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000Hostel could be 'extensively refurbished' if council agree to buy building
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council will consider whether to purchase May Place House in order to carry out refurbishment work at a Cabinet meeting.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000New members welcome to join Old Basing u3a group
With more than 1,000 members, the u3a offers more than 80 different interest groups, covering a variety of activities.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000Man who 'poses serious risk to women' avoids prison after biting victim's face
Tyril Saunders, 34, appeared in Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, March 12, after pleading guilty to assault and stalking.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:27:36 +0000Five-Star performance for table toppers Men’s 4s
Five-Star Performance for table toppers Men’s 4s
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:10:04 +0000Dominant Hartley cruise past Binfield in four-goal victory
Dominant Hartley Cruise Past Binfield in Four-Goal Victory
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:54:28 +0000Frustration for ‘Stoke as Chertsey take the spoils
On the back of two big wins and two clean sheets Basingstoke Town welcomed Chertsey Town to RG23 on Saturday afternoon looking make it three-in-a-row.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:24:25 +0000Car '100 per cent' destroyed after catching fire on dual carriageway
A car was 100% destroyed by fire after catching alight on the A33 in Basingstoke.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:33:50 +0000Violent rapist who refused to attend court is jailed for 18 years
Elijah Mochia, a violent rapist who refused to attend court, has been jailed for 18 years.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:11:58 +0000Fight between two men outside town centre shop as police called to deal with incident
A FIGHT between two men outside a town centre shop resulted in the police being called.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:20:23 +0000Person dies after incident at railway station
A person has died after an incident at WInchester Railway Station, police have confirmed.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Almost a third of disabled children in Basingstoke lose benefits after turning 16
MORE than a quarter of teenagers in Wiltshire living with life-threatening conditions are refused disability benefits after they turn 16, data has revealed.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Community centre shut following RAAC concerns could be permanently closed
Options that have been explored include carrying out repair work and rebuilding a new facility, with both options set to cost millions of pounds.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Devolution proposals could see merger of Basingstoke, Rushmoor and Hart councils
A unitary authority combining Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Rushmoor Borough Council and Hart District Council could be created under devolution plans.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Safety improves at nuclear weapons site 12 years after being placed under scrutiny
The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in Aldermaston and Burghfield was first placed under 'enhanced regulatory action' in 2013 due to safety issues at the facilities.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Sony to relocate as huge 230,000 sq ft complex given green light
Sony Europe will move into a new 230,000 sq ft Indurent facility at the Viables after it was approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:26:27 +0000Anger as Poundland stores possibly 'facing closure' amid 'challenging' landscape
Shoppers are angry after it emerged Poundland is set to be sold as it struggles to battle an "increasingly challenging" UK retail landscape.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:23:25 +0000LIVE: Emergency services on scene as crash causes heavy traffic
A crash on the A30 Winchester Road is causing heavy traffic this morning Emergency services are on the scene Live updates as we gather more information
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000Author and adventurer Simon Reeve to share behind-the-scenes footage on tour date
Simon, known for his travel documentaries, has been inspiring audiences to live a wilder life and take more risks.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000Easter egg appeal launched to support Basingstoke Foodbank
BizSpace Basingstoke, Reassured and Tomato Energy are collecting Easter eggs for the foodbank.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:42:42 +0000Woman with links to Hampshire wanted in connection with assault
Police are appealing for the public’s help locating a wanted woman
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000Weekly kerbside food waste collections - what you need to know about the changes
WEEKLY kerbside food waste collections will be introduced in Basingstoke in October this year, after being agreed by the borough council’s cabinet in July 2024.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000Care home residents enjoy classic hits from 50s to 70s during singalong
The performance culminated in a rousing rendition of the finale song, Summer Holiday, with eager residents joining in.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000'With fly-tipping increasing, why not bring back Basingstoke's Big Bin initiative?'
What was the Big Bin initiative? The Big Bin initiative was a simple but effective plan to keep Basingstoke and Deane clean.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000Family-owned estate agents 'really excited' to open its doors in shopping centre
Brockenhurst Estate Agents will open in the Basingstoke shopping centre at the end of March in a unit previously occupied by unisex hairdresser Crues before its closure.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:51:08 +0000Women celebrate International Women's Day by ringing church bells
The women, ranging in age from 14 to over 80, calculated they had almost 290 years of ringing experience between them.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:30:46 +0000£13m funding to improve lighting and CCTV at bus shelters in Hampshire
A fresh injection of cash to help bus services across Hampshire is to be spent on better lighting and CCTV at shelters, real-time passenger information and infrastructure improvements at colleges.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:17:30 +0000Motorcyclist escapes with minor injuries after rush hour crash
A motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in a crash on the A30 Winchester Road this morning.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:27:20 +0000Mercedes car and jewellery stolen in spate of burglaries
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Mercedes car and jewellery were stolen in a series of burglaries
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire vineyard premiers behind-the-scenes film to an enthusiastic audience
MORE than 100 guests gathered at The Yard in Chilton Candover for an inspiring evening celebrating English sparkling wine and sustainable viticulture.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Which infant schools in Basingstoke have issued the most fines to parents?
These are the infant schools that have issued the most fines to parents in Basingstoke, with Bishopswood taking first place.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000'When is this going to be resolved?' - Regular flooding leaves residents stranded
Residents of Chaffers Close, Long Sutton, have been left stranded by regular flooding in the area.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000Independent model shop celebrating 17 years since first opening its doors
A MODEL transport shop has celebrated 17 years since it first opened its doors.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:32:02 +0000Brits can't wait to try 'genius' Nando's hack - 'loads more chicken for less money'
Amazon Video Prime star Hero Fiennes Tiffin has revealed a 'genius' Nando's hack which means Brits can get 'loads more chicken for less money'
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:30:51 +0000TikTok launches brand new feature that's been made just for teenagers
TikTok is launching a new mindfulness tool that will help teenage users wind down before bed.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:28:30 +0000Snow and ice forecast for UK this week as result of 'Arctic air'
Snow and ice has been forecast for Wednesday (March 12) by both the Met Office and BBC Weather, see the areas in the UK affected.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:25:51 +0000How to get £5 cashback on £10 of petrol or diesel, but be quick
Take advantage of a money-saving deal offering £5 cashback when spending £10 or more on petrol or diesel
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:23:27 +0000Drivers urged to carry out simple checks as 'easily avoidable' MOT failures rise
Eric Smith, MOT scheme manager at Kwik Fit, says there are a few things that can catch out drivers when getting their car tested.