Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:12:24 +0100
Three arrested on suspicion of Hampshire burglary spree
Police have arrested three men in connection with a series of burglaries across Hampshire.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Aimy Beauty and H&T Pawnbrokers opening in Festival Place
TWO new shops are opening in Basingstoke town centre.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Audi A3 driver caught in Basingstoke banned from the roads
On Monday, November 20 last year Leon Rennie, of Blackburn Court in Gosport, drove a Audi A3 on the A30 Winchester Road with 6.7 micrograms of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol per litre of blood - the legal limit is 2.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke residents who completed the London Marathon
Basingstoke residents who completed the London Marathon

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:22:00 +0100
DVLA data reveals banned driver hotspots in the UK
Motorists can be banned from driving if they accumulate 12 points or more on their licence

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:15:58 +0100
DVSA MOT failure warning for often forgotten car part
If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Age Concern Hampshire's new affordable dementia care services
Age Concern Hampshire says it is continuing to provide affordable dementia care services across Hampshire for the elderly, greatly benefiting the region's senior citizens.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
'Supergirl' Jaroonsak brings Muay Thai skills to Basingstoke
Muay Thai champion Anna 'Supergirl' Jaroonsak is bringing her first-ever UK seminar tour to Basingstoke

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:08:26 +0100
Watercress Line: Lord Kamall opens signal box on heritage railway line
The Watercress Line welcomed Lord Kamall to officially launch the Medstead and Four Marks Signal Box on Tuesday 23 April.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke pub manager walking for Sebastian's Action Trust
Giuseppe Bergamasco, 42, who has been the manager at The Holly Blue on Bradley Way in Basingstoke for two years will be taking part in the challenge with shift manager Katie and a regular customer at the pub called Tara.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke drink driver, 60, fined thousands of pounds
On Saturday, February 24 this year Tim Averill, of Park Prewett Road, drove a Peugeot on the A34 in Litchfield with 112 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit is 35.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
St George's Day: Flashback, saints and their dragons
TODAY is St George’s Day. He is the patron saint of England, a title that dates back to the 14th century. St George was a native of Cappadocia, in Asia Minor, and he became a tribute (officer) in the Roman army during the third century AD.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Churchill Place incident reported to Building Safety Regulator
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that an incident whereby a window fell from the seventh floor of a Basingstoke block of flats has been officially reported.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:27:45 +0100
Grant shines as Basingstoke Town break Dorchester's streak
Basingstoke Town defeated Dorchester Town 3-1 in a thrilling match.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:09 +0100
Popley Way: Roadworks block part of Basingstoke road
Part of Popley Way is currently closed due to the roadworks which is stopping traffic accessing the road from Aldermaston Roundabout.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:42:10 +0100
McGaughrin shines as Odiham reach cup second round
Odiham & Greywell defeated Berkhamsted by 3 runs in a thrilling ECB National Club Championship preliminary round tie.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:51:59 +0100
Basingstoke man arrested after woman suffers injuries to arm
A woman in her 40s suffered serious arm injuries during an assault incident at a Wentworth Crescent address in Basingstoke on Saturday, April 20.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
New kitchen fitted in Steventon's village hall after grant
The village hall in Steventon has been transformed thanks to £22,000 of grant money given by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Houdini show with array of illusions at The Haymarket
The Haymarket in Basingstoke is set to stage a thrilling production centred on the world-renowned magician, Harry Houdini, from May 9 to 11, beginning at 7.30pm.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
BCoT to relocate construction course from Bordon centre
Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) has announced the relocation of its construction course from a skills centre in Bordon due to declining student enrollment and rising operational costs.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Purefoy Arms: New pub owners unveil major extension plans
Candover DFB Ltd recently bought the freehold of The Purefoy Arms, in Preston Candover.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:58:13 +0100
DVLA MOT, driving licence and tax renewals alert to drivers
It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:56:20 +0100
Wheelie-bin £80 fine ruling for breaking little known rule
Gardening experts are alerting anyone with a wheelie bin of section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Four Lanes Trust's 50th anniversary brings 50 extra grants
Founded by Christopher Makins in 1974, the Four Lane Trust enriches community life in Basingstoke and Deane

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Renowned guitarist Joe Bonamassa to perform in Basingstoke
Joe Bonamassa's Basingstoke event offers a one-off experience, backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Inspire Awards: Firms vying for Medium Business of the Year
Businesses from around Basingstoke and Deane are set to compete in 12 categories, including a Winner of Winners Award.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Italian coffee shop Da Mariu 'opening soon' in Basingstoke
A NEW Italian-style coffee shop selling pizza, pasta and deli produce is ‘opening soon’ in Basingstoke.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Stonegate pubs in Basingstoke could face closure - full list
Twelve pubs in Basingstoke and Deane are in 'serious danger' of closure after their owner Stonegate issued a profit warning.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:09:19 +0100
London dealer who supplied cocaine in Basingstoke is jailed
A drug dealer from London has been jailed for more than five years for supplying cocaine in Basingstoke.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:26:09 +0100
Hampshire councillor steps down over 'confidentiality issues'
A Hampshire councillor has been asked to step down from the county council due to ‘confidentiality issues.’

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:07:54 +0100
Hartley Wintney defeated again as Southall seal playoff spot
Southall confirmed that they will be in the Division play offs with a comfortable win at  Hartley Wintney.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:02:42 +0100
Teenage boy taken to hospital after Manor Park assault
The 15-year-old boy sustained an injury to his jaw after being assaulted in Manor Park between 4.10pm and 4.20pm on Wednesday, April 17. He was taken to the hospital to receive treatment.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:52:29 +0100
Tichborne await Hook & Newnham in KGV clash after walkover
Hook & Newnham Basics have successfully cleared the preliminary round hurdle in the National Village Cup following a walkover.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:10:42 +0100
Abandoned horse spotted running near A340 in Basingstoke
An abandoned horse was spotted running along on Vyne Road and then Morgaston Road in Bramley before getting closer to the A340

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Jane Austen: Basingstoke author publishes book on novelist
Zoe Wheddon began her journey with Jane Austen in the summer of 2017, when she and her daughter decided to visit every one of the Basingstoke Art Book Bench Trail’s Jane Austen benches.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Bewley Homes wins fourth RoSPA Health and Safety Award
Bewley Homes, based in Basingstoke, wins its fourth consecutive silver award in the internationally recognised RoSPA Health and Safety Awards.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Jordan Wylie embarking on triathlon from Italy to England
Adventurer and TV personality Jordan Wylie has embarked on an expedition to travel from Italy to Blackpool. The Whitchurch resident will cycle, kayak and run.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire police officer has 'no place' in force after racist messages
A police officer who was barred from serving for sending racist WhatsApp messages has "no place within our force," Hampshire Constabulary has said

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
The spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign has begun
The rollout of the COVID-19 spring vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is underway.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:24:43 +0100
Rail strike dates May 2024: See the planned strike days
Train drivers from ASLEF will go on strike towards the beginning of May 2024 across the UK

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:19:24 +0100
Budget airline warning to holidaymakers from Which?
Airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air can be more expensive than rivals such as British Airways when extra costs are added, a study found

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:19:52 +0100
WhatsApp verification code scams could steal your account
Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for cybercrime and fraud, has received reports of the WhatsApp scam

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:17:20 +0100
How to stop flies coming into your home as fly season looms
A home expert has revealed 7 top tips for keeping flies out of your home this spring and summer.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:14:25 +0100
Basingstoke man dies in fatal car crash on Three Mile Cross
The driver, a 26-year-old man from Basingstoke, was declared dead at the scene.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Labour's Shadow Science Secretary visits Farnborough
Peter Kyle MP visited Farnborough, where he pledged to UK’s R&D sector by ending ‘Conservative short-termism and attracting long-term investment’.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Discover Birdworld's immersive 'Love Colour' attraction
Birdworld is gearing for its new immersive attraction, 'Love + Colour', set to captivate families and bird enthusiasts from May 25.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
John Bush and his Peugeot on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Farnborough local, John Bush, recently had a taste of the small screen when he became a contestant on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Woman ‘almost died’ trying to cure cancer with juice diet
Medics tried to get Irena Stoynova to use conventional cancer treatments after she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in June 2021.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire shipping container full of vapes could be sent to Ukraine
A shipping container full of illegal vapes seized by Hampshire's Trading Standards worth £300,000 could be sent to Ukraine

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire Police Federation survey shows officers feeling worse off
A staggering 81 per cent of Hampshire Police officers feel worse off financially now than they were five years ago, with 15 per cent struggling to cover their essential costs, reveals a new survey.

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