Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:40:21 +0100
LIVE: Traffic chaos as heavy rain and multiple crashes leave town at gridlock
Multiple crashes and heavy traffic have left Basingstoke at gridlock this morning.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
More than 10,000 new lifesavers to be trained on World Restart a Heart Day
For the first time since the COVID pandemic, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is set to visit over 50 schools on World Restart a Heart Day.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire High Sheriff looking to celebrate volunteers and groups
This year, the awards will particularly honour volunteers and volunteer-driven groups who support the criminal justice system.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke man fined for dropping cigarette outside London underground station
Irmantas Urbonas, of Winterthur Way, threw down a cigarette outside Woolwich Arsenal station on the Elizabeth Line on March 26.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Antihero dresses up in scrubs for one-man protest at fifth Basingstoke Mcdonald's
A man calling himself an antihero has dressed as a doctor to protest against McDonald's and ultra-processed fast food in Basingstoke.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:40:27 +0100
Live: Lane reopens on A34 following road accident near services
Traffic is building up following a crash on the A34 near Tot Hill.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100
LETTER: Has the private rented sector been ruined by our present government?
Letter to the Editor asking if the government has ruined the private rented sector and discussing listed buildings.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Dominic West named ambassador for charity helping homeless in Basingstoke
So far, in 2024, Julian House has supported 112 people in Basingstoke through its outreach service, which supports people forced to sleep rough.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke death notices and funeral announcements from the Basingstoke Gazette
The Basingstoke Gazette published 3 death notices last week.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke drug driver, 22, banned for nearly double the legal limit
Maurice Cleary had pleaded not guilty to using threatening or abusive words or disorderly behaviour in Andover on May 13 last year.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Use of swimming pool and tennis court at Grade II Listed house 'lawful'
Permission to declare the continued use of the amenities lawful for another decade was approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council on Monday, September 20.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Jane Austen's House in Chawton launches 250th anniversary programme
Jane Austen's House in Chawton has launched its 250th anniversary programme.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrity football match to raise funds for rare genetic disorder affecting boy
A family from Hook is spearheading a charity event to raise critical funds for research into a rare genetic disorder that has dramatically affected their son’s life.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Family festival 'very excited' to be nominated for national awards ceremony
CarFest, which is held every summer at Laverstoke Park, was nominated for the Best Medium-Sized Festival Award and the Best Festival for Families Award at the UK Festival Awards 2024.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Martial Arts Academy celebrates September successes with belt promotions
The academy, located in Daneshill, saw both children and adults participate in the grading sessions.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Town centre building will be updated to 'enhance' appearance after plans approved
Permission to replace the windows at Haymarket House in Wote Street was granted by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in a decision made on October 3.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
'Another tour' Fans go wild as picture of Clarkson, May and Hammond surfaces
Another Grand Tour special? Fans have gone into meltdown after a picture of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond went viral.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score
Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
If you do not watch or record live TV or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be eligible for a £169.50

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Hampshire charity looking for new trustees and deputy chair
The roles are important in guiding the charity’s strategic direction and ensuring the ongoing delivery of essential services.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Lucy Porter bringing her new show No Regrets to Basingstoke
Porter, a regular on UK television and radio, will delve into her personal regrets, pondering how her life might have unfolded differently had she made other choices.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Variety Show delivers a night to remember at The Anvil 
Hosted by Richard Bond and Paul Morris, the event drew widespread praise for its range of talent.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
No plans for bus service shake-up, Hampshire County Council confirm
The county council confirmed that it has no intention of following national plans to franchise bus services across Hampshire since the area is “not suitable” due to its rurality.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Kingsclere Photo Club to host exhibition with guest photographers from France
The event will be hosted in the main hall of the Kingsclere Village Club, located on George Street, Kingsclere (RG20 5NH).

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Woman who was four times legal limit for drug driving given extended ban
A woman from Tadley who was four times the legal limit for drug driving has been given an extended ban.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Mystery surrounds new shop opening at Top of Town
The unit, located at the corner of Market Place and London Street, was previously occupied by Timpson.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:08:04 +0100
Two men arrested following 'serious' motorway accident involving tree
Police were called at 10.22pm on Friday, October 4 to a report that a silver Honda Civic had left the northbound carriageway between junctions 5 and 6 and crashed into a tree.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:35:17 +0100
Searches continue for missing man Ian - have you seen him?
Hampshire Police is 'extremely concerned' for his welfare, and are now turning to the public for assistance.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:00:38 +0100
Masked men deemed 'too high' a risk for police to pursue down country road
Police had to call off a pursuit of a group of masked men speeding in a Honda CRV down the A339 as it was "too high" a risk to the public.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Pensioners left shocked and unsafe after bin stolen and rubbish dumped in park
The theft occurred during the early hours of Tuesday morning, October 8, hours after the couple had set out their bin for collection the next morning.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Freemasons open their doors to the public in Basingstoke
The event provided an opportunity for the public to learn more about the organisation, which has often been viewed as secretive.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
New games area, change of use to large HMO and public car park works on planning list
Erection of a first floor extension to the front elevation with a rear dormer infill. 172 Pack Lane, Basingstoke. Ref. No: 24/02279/HSE.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
'We are so proud' - Festival Place scoops hat-trick of industry awards
Festival Place in Basingstoke has picked up three Sceptre Awards.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0100
DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0100
Vet issues warning to dog owners over 'Garbage Gut' dangers
Dog owners have been warned of the dangers of Garbage Toxicosis, sometimes known as Garbage Gut.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Are electric toothbrushes better than normal toothbrushes? Dentist reveals all
Many people believe that electric toothbrushes are better than manual brushes, but is there any truth in their belief?

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Map reveals every sighting of the venomous false widow spider in the UK
The false widow spider is one of the UK’s most venomous spiders, the map shows every UK sighting.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
I compared BLT supermarket sandwiches and one stood out for meal deal glory
I compared BLT meal deal sandwiches from Asda, Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Morrisons and one stood out as the very best

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100
NHS event to encourage careers in health held at college
At the end of the day, 39 students expressed interest in either an AHP placement or a position as an AHP support worker.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Residents of St Thomas Care Home in Basingstoke enjoy Rat Pack show
Residents at a Basingstoke care home have been treated to a live theatre performance.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Hampshire County Council issues Halloween and Bonfire Night safety advice
The council has also advised people to check sweets and edible treats for choking hazards and allergy information.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Darts competition raises vital funds for prostate cancer research
The money raised for Prostate Cancer UK came from sponsorship, entry fees, prize money, football cards, and charity-provided merchandise.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
'Where the need?' Longstanding barbers struggling amid influx of new shops
Saber Hamad, owner of House of Handsome barbershop in Market Place, believes the rise in barbershops has reached a tipping point.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Volkswagen Golf driver, 29, banned for a year for drug driving
Callum Lambert, 29, pleaded guilty to driving on Cufaude Lane in Bramley on March 18, when the quantity of THC in his blood was not less than 2.5mg/L.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke actor to star in premiere of hit Percy Jackson musical in London
Max Harwood will play the teenager in The Lightning Thief, the Percy Jackson Musical, which follows him on a quest to save the world.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:14:29 +0100
Image released after two men assaulted in Basingstoke town centre
Two men in their 20s were assaulted in Wote Street at approximately 4am on Sunday, October 6, according to officers. One of the men had minor injuries after the incident.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:45:48 +0100
Buses forced to divert after being 'targeted with projectiles'
Stagecoach has diverted buses in Basingstoke after they were targeted with projectiles.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:58:03 +0100
Suspected dealer arrested after police find Class A drugs hidden in sock
Police have arrested a suspected drug dealer in Basingstoke after finding what they believe to be Class A drugs in a scok.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:50:00 +0100
Man, 21, arrested after two teenagers had belongings stolen near town centre
A teenager was walking through the underpass by Roots Hair Salon on Mortimer Lane, on his way back to Basingstoke College of Technology, on September 30.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:02:05 +0100
Woman, 40, who shoplifted just days after being given suspended sentence jailed
Donna Kemp, 40, of Melrose Walk, Basingstoke, was charged with 18 counts of theft from a shop and appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on October 2.

home