Basingstoke Gazette

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tom Fletcher's monster show to take centre stage in Aldershot
Tom Fletcher's There’s a Monster in Your Show brings interactive family fun to Aldershot's Princes Hall this October.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans approved for extra floor on Basingstoke hospital building
Plans approved on October 2 to add a second storey to Basingstoke Hospital’s modular clinical skills lab, creating offices and meeting rooms outside A&E.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man banned from every Aldi, Boots and One Stop in England after beating woman
Karl Jennings jailed for 23 weeks after assaulting a woman in Farnborough, banned from Aldi, Boots and One Stop stores across England and Wales.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Mum's life mattered' Daughter wins major step in fight for answers over mum’s death
Alison Dawkins can apply to the High Court for a fresh inquest into mother Carmen Price’s death after Solicitor General signs fiat, amid care concerns.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:54:48 +0100
Flybe once offered Southampton flights cheaper than a taxi ride to the airport
How Jersey European Airways, later Flybe, made Southampton Airport a hub for cheap UK and European flights before soaring costs

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:51:29 +0100
Oppenheimer star Josh Hartnett on why he swapped Hollywood for 'tiny' Hampshire farm
Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett has swapped the bright lights of Los Angeles for a quieter life in the Hampshire countryside with his wife and their four children.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:36:16 +0100
Waitrose apologises to shoppers across England as product unsafe to eat
The Food Standards Agency issued the food alert after a packaging error was uncovered on packs of Waitrose Tuna Pate

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:23:19 +0100
UK's worst-rated bank branches have been revealed by customers - how did yours do?
A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers liked best

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:23:45 +0100
Union calls for summit on Royal Mail after claims it is on 'brink of collapse'
The CWU has called for an emergency summit, warning Royal Mail is on the brink of collapse unless ministers and postal bosses intervene.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:22:44 +0100
Pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits says new report
The DWP estimates up to 910,000 pensioner households could be entitled to Pension Credit but are not claiming. Find out who may qualify and how to check.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:20:23 +0100
DVSA MOT warning as average £700 car repair bills push drivers to break the law
RAC survey reveals one in 10 UK drivers have driven illegally by skipping MOT tests or delaying tyre replacements as repair bills and fuel costs surge.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
AVI-SPL opens Farnborough facility with three times the capacity for projects
A new technology facility has officially opened, increasing operational capacity for workplace transformation projects.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Woman jailed for shoplifting meat days after receiving suspended sentence
Amy Bell, 31, has been jailed for 12 weeks after stealing meat from a Co-op in Aldershot on September 21 while subject to a suspended prison sentence.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
‘I feel safe living here’: praise for Hampshire care team
People using an Aldershot support service told inspectors they felt safe, valued and able to make choices about their daily lives.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Conservatives demand repayment of £239,000 council reorganisation bill
Basingstoke and Deane Conservatives seek £239,000 from government after Hampshire and Solent reorganisation was withdrawn before October 15 vote.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Restaurant business still 'hampered' after noisy construction finally finishes
Festival Place wall work ends, but Basingstoke businesses say footfall and takings have not recovered, with Spicy Tadka still affected despite wall work ending.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Inquest opens into death of man, 44, who died in crash on country road
A man who died after crashing into a tree on Reading Road has been named at the inquest opening into his death.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:01:20 +0100
UPDATES- Road re-opens after emergency services at Kempshott incident
There appears to be a road closure in place after an incident on Kempshott Lane. Live updates as we gather more information. Email newsdesk@basingstokegazette.co.uk with more information.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:39:34 +0100
Hunt for hooded attacker after suspected bleach attack in town centre injures man
A man in his 60s was taken to hospital after a suspected bleach attack in Whitchurch.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:46:44 +0100
Man charged after alleged threats towards woman and her cat
A 36-year-old is due to appear before magistrates after being charged with using threatening or abusive behaviour.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:31:35 +0100
Teen charged after knife incident in Basingstoke town centre
A man has been charged after threatening members of the public with a knife in Basingstoke.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'We can often be isolated' - Therapist meet-up to tackle loneliness in the profession
Basingstoke psychotherapist Jo Shayler has grown Reveal and Heal Therapy Hub to 60 therapists, and is hosting a free Hampshire meet-up in October.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Stagecoach urges passengers to light up phone screens at bus stops in the dark
Stagecoach South urges passengers to show lit phone screens at bus stops in darker autumn mornings and evenings, helping drivers spot them and stop safely.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:37:32 +0100
Five pets at RSPCA Hampshire looking for loving forever homes
Several pets in Hampshire are looking for their forever homes, including at the RSPCA Solent branch in The Stubbington Ark

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:28:45 +0100
Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:27:09 +0100
Tributes pour in after BBC Countryfile farmer dies aged 35
Tributes have poured in after a BBC Countryfile farmer died at the age of 35.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Silchester Fireworks Night returns to raise funds for local community projects
Silchester Fireworks Night returns to Silchester House on November 7, with food, entertainment and a film music display raising funds for local projects.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
17 pubs in and around Basingstoke recognised for serving the best beer
CAMRA Good Beer Guide recognises pubs in Basingstoke, North Hampshire and Overton, while Little London’s Plough Inn is named 2026 Pub of the Year.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to transform vacant unit into indoor golf simulator facility
Plans submitted on September 29 could transform a vacant Moniton Trading Estate unit in Basingstoke into a six-bay indoor golf simulator and coaching facility.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council withdraws 11 school crossing patrols, saving £66,000 a year
Eleven school crossing patrol sites have been withdrawn across Hampshire, saving the county council around £66,000 a year, newly released figures show.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke pizzeria sponsors under-10s football team for two seasons
Mono Pizza in Basingstoke has announced a two-season sponsorship of the Hatch Warren Phoenix Scorch Under-10s team.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:29:04 +0100
DWP State Pension Age row takes new turn as Government responds to campaign
State Pension age verdict as Government rejects calls to let older workers retire earlier - but there is still time to push for parliamentary debate

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:28:18 +0100
The one thing Brits can't stop talking about as autumn Budget draws closer
New research reveals how long Brits spend talking about money, why 68% lose sleep over financial worries ahead of the autumn budget this month

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100
New Royal British Legion branch standard dedicated at Basingstoke church
New Royal British Legion branch standard dedicated at All Saints Church, Basingstoke, on October 11, supporting veterans and community links across Hampshire.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Stoke secures new three-year sponsorship deal with Manimal Vehicle Rental
Basingstoke Town Community FC has secured a new sponsorship deal with Manimal Vehicle Rental (MVR).

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Fingers crossed' - New cinema on the horizon as council 'explores' options
Fresh hopes emerge for Basingstoke’s former Odeon as Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council explores bringing a new cinema operator.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Southern Water trials fibreoptic technology to find leaks in Hampshire faster
The system, developed by UK company Lightsonic, uses Openreach’s fibre network to analyse changes in light travelling through fibreoptic cables.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
House to be converted into children's home for four young people
Plans approved to convert 150A Buckskin Lane, Basingstoke, into a children’s home for four young people, submitted by Storyy Homes on September 29.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Coffee morning raises more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Coffee Morning at Churchill Living’s Austen Lodge in Basingstoke raised £511.50 for charity with the Mayor on October 2, with coffee, cakes and donations.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0100
Hampshire County Council spent £551,687 on Google, Facebook and Snapchat ads
Hampshire County Council spent more than half a million pounds advertising on Google, Facebook and Snapchat over 19 months.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:37:06 +0100
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Basingstoke Gazette
Every week, Basingstoke Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:13:58 +0100
Man dies after falling from bridge onto M3
A man has died after falling from a bridge onto a motorway.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:50:49 +0100
Hampshire police invite public to explore becoming volunteer special constables
People are being invited to explore how their everyday skills could help keep communities safe.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Free event offering support and advice for life after cancer treatment
It aims to bring together cancer professionals, charities and community organisations in one place.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Chelsea Flower Show garden finds permanent home as living classroom at college
The garden aims to spark curiosity about the natural world and inspire future careers connected to plants, the environment and traditional crafts.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:39:54 +0100
New Basingstoke studio brings cryotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Family-run RegenSuites opens in Basingstoke town centre, offering cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen, red light and compression therapy for wellbeing.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community centre launches Harvest Appeal to support growing demand
In 2025/2026, it supported 1,001 individuals, with 725 of those being new to the service.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire’s adult social care receives ‘good’ CQC rating but improvements needed
The CQC looked at nine areas of performance and awarded most a score of three out of four.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity teams transform hospice shop windows for sustainable fashion contest
The project formed part of Sustainable Fashion Week and began at the hospice’s Donation Centre in Wade Road.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:22:06 +0100
New passport rules implemented for all passengers at Gatwick Airport
Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.

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