Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
'I became Santa for the evening and it was Ho-Ho-Wholesome'
The Gazette team volunteered on the Rotary Club of Basingstoke's Christmas sleigh and it was wholesome.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Charity unveils new fleet of minibuses for older people
The minibuses, which feature tail lifts, are staffed by trained passenger assistants to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Hampshire Fire Service attended more than 10,000 incidents this year
Hampshire Fire Service has attended 10,158 incidents in the last year, with an average response time of 10 minutes.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Homeless shelter providing hot meals for vulnerable people on Christmas Day
Basingstoke Night Light Winter Shelter is providing hot meals for vulnerable people on Christmas day and Boxing Day.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000
Festive checks in Hampshire town centre venues to keep customers safe
The officers visited 10 venues, focusing on the 'Ask for Angela' and 'Spike Aware' schemes.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000
Marwell Zoo secures funding for new native species zone
The first phase of the project will concentrate on the white-clawed crayfish and sand lizards, two UK species facing survival threats.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Pub handed one-out-of-five food hygiene rating in latest scores
A pub has been handed a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating while eight establishments received five-out-of-five.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke farmers impacted by inheritance tax changes feel 'punished'
At the moment, farmland is exempt from inheritance tax, but in the Budget the Chancellor announced that from April 2026 a tax of 20% will apply to agricultural assets over £1m.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
'King of the one-liner' adds extra Basingstoke date to UK tour
Milton has been captivating audiences with his clever wordplay and surreal humour since and HA!MILTON is set to be his best yet.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Care home resident, 92, spreads festive cheer to children as he plays Santa
The event aimed to spread festive cheer and allow the children to meet Father Christmas.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:12:35 +0000
Man jailed for more than 10 years for raping 13-year-old girl in Basingstoke
Declan Westwell, 29, of no fixed abode, raped the teenage girl who was not known to him in the Oakridge area on Wednesday, May 8. Police said Westwell used a fake name and persona to coerce the girl, despite being aware of her age, before he raped ...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:54:57 +0000
Woman, 31, jailed for stealing household items from Basingstoke shop
Shoplifter, 31, jailed after stealing items and breaching Community Protection Notice in Basingstoke

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:14:58 +0000
Have you seen this woman? 45-year-old wanted on recall to prison
The police force is appealing for information to find Hannah Brown, from Fleet, who has links in the Hart area.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:56:03 +0000
Planet Ice 'committed to reopening ice rink' before Bisons' 2025 fixtures
The rink in Leisure Park Road serves as the home for the ice hockey team, the Basingstoke Bisons. The company says that subject to no major issues being found it wants to see it fully re-open 'within a maximum of six months'.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:41:59 +0000
Future of Basingstoke ice rink secured as new company takes over lease
Located on Leisure Park Road, the Planet Ice-operated rink was heavily used by residents and skating communities, who raised concerns about its poor maintenance.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Plans unveiled for new electric vehicle charging hub in Basingstoke
The new site is designed to cater to the increasing number of electric vehicles on UK roads.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Pharmacy opening times across North Hampshire this Christmas
Dozens of Hampshire and Isle of Wight pharmacies will remain open over Christmas and New Year.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Parents urged not to buy children e-scooters this Christmas
In Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, there have been two fatalities and 20 serious injuries involving e-scooters since 2021.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Elf Academy returning to shopping centre with fun for little ones
The event will include making dotty bauble art and baking biscuit baubles, all free of charge.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:03:46 +0000
Airport in Hampshire announces new easyJet route to Paris
Southampton Airport has announced easyJet has officially launched a new flight directly to Paris.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000
Maria Miller named first independent chair of CIPR after creation of new role
Former Basingstoke MP Dame Maria Miller has been named the first independent chair of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000
NHS 111 issues festive fortnight warning and urges people to plan ahead
Last winter, the NHS 111 service in Hampshire and the Thames Valley received nearly 75,000 calls over the two-week festive period.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
John Bishop and Bradley Wiggins among those inspired by Basingstoke running challenge
Mark Jones is partnerships manager at Destination Basingstoke. He has worked in Basingstoke for 27 years, including 13 years as editor of The Gazette and eight years as director of communications and fundraising at Ark Cancer Charity.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Taskmaster star Paul Chowdhry bringing biggest tour to Basingstoke
The comedian, known for his sharp delivery and observational comedy, will perform on Saturday, March 22.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Charity gift wrapping shop opens in town raising money for hospice
A gift wrapping pop up shop has opened in Festival Place to raise money for St. Michael's Hospice Basingstoke.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Chief constable answers questions on police visibility, e-scooters and road safety
The session allowed members of the public to submit questions to Chief Constable Scott Chilton.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:04:40 +0000
Driver assessed after car hits lamp post in early morning crash in Basingstoke
Ringway North in Basingstoke was closed briefly just after 7am.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
'Agenda aims to deliver outcomes people can see - huge announcements are coming'
I want to wish everyone season's greetings and a happy New Year.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
PICTURES: All the wonderful school Nativity plays in Basingstoke
Schools in Basingstoke have been delighting in their annual Nativity plays, here are the wonderful pictures they have shared.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Company to pay £14m in damages for 'negligence' over Crown Heights fire safety
TArdmore Construction Company has been ordered to pay £14,454,914.45 of damages to the developers of the high-rise apartment block in Alencon Link, Barratt.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000
Basingstoke choir perform at the Tower of London despite threat from storm
https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24801625.persistence-social-distancing-signs-winchester/

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000
Breakfast with Santa offers alternative to grotto as special treat for children
A visit to see Santa is a prerequisite to Christmas if you have children. And nowadays there are far more alternative places to meet the famous Mr Claus than a traditional shopping centre grotto.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
MP asks for update on spiking laws after 'appalling' incidents in Basingstoke
Basingstoke's MP Luke Murphy has called on parliament to give an update on plans to make spiking a separate criminal offence.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
LETTER: Hampshire FA mustn’t let their standards slip for Basingstoke Town FC
'Recently it has been reported that Hampshire FA has appeared to struggle in looking after Basingstoke football club.'

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Pantomime stars spread festive cheer with hospital visit
The trio chatted with excited children and their families on the Children's Ward, and posed for photos as keepsakes.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Refurbished clubhouse welcomes back visitors with fresh look and stunning views
Reopened in late November, the refurbished clubhouse is light and spacious, with large new windows that allow guests to take in panoramic views of gliders.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:47:19 +0000
Update issued on 'critical incident' status at Basingstoke and Winchester hospitals
A CRITICAL incident at Basingstoke hospital has been stood down but it remains ‘incredibly busy’.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:35:04 +0000
Basingstoke put four past Winchester in play-off push
For the third time this season, Winchester were beaten 4-2 on home soil, although on this occasion they were behind from the moment Basingstoke took the lead.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Revised plans submitted after permission granted for conversion of historic pub
The Red House, a Grade II-listed building on London Street, dates back to the 16th century and was used as a public house from the late 18th century.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Farmers with tractors to protest against 'damaging tax' in Basingstoke
Farmers with tractors will be outside the council offices demonstrating against the Family Farm Tax.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Festive fun as reindeer runners raise thousands for hospice
St Michael's Hospice also hosted its annual Light up a Life memorial event.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
End of an era for Basingstoke post office as long-serving owners retire
Bob and Amarjit Gujral, who have run the much-loved Watson Way Post Office and Stores since the late 1990s, officially stepped down last weekend.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000
LETTER: Net Zero will cause huge problems - When did we vote for this nonsense?
Letter to the Editor from D.J. White stating that Net zero will cause huge problems in the UK.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000
PICTURES: Mulled wine and spices fill the air at Rugby Club Christmas market
Basingstoke RFC hosted a Christmas market with local vendors inside the clubhouse.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Reindeer run and light up service raise thousands for Basingstoke hospice
St Michael's Hospice hosted not one, but two Reindeer Runs in Basingstoke and Alton, along with its Light Up A Life service, to bring the community together with festive cheer.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Chawton House reveals plans for year-long celebration of Jane Austen
The year kicks off in January with a focus on Pride and Prejudice to celebrate the publication month of the classic novel.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
MP raises concerns over new planning framework that bypasses local councillors
The MP also highlighted the need for local services to be "built alongside new homes".

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Patients happy with urgent and emergency care at hospital trust, survey finds
The survey assessed various aspects of the patient journey, from arrival to discharge.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:04:33 +0000
Hampshire sign trio of young talents from cricket academy
All three made their professional debuts against Sunrisers at Chelmsford in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy in 2023.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:59:32 +0000
The Anvil's Sleeping Beauty pantomime pulls out all the stops this year to entertain
WE ALL know and love the story of Sleeping Beauty, but the pantomime production of the popular fairytale at The Anvil came with a few additional surprises.

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