Basingstoke Gazette
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Manager with more than 30 years in tyre industry wins national award
The award recognises leadership, customer service and operational excellence across the UK tyre industry.
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Indian restaurant crowned best at National Curry Awards
An Indian restaurant has been awarded the best in Basingstoke.
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Let’s Glow Basingstoke in the running to win award at Beautiful South Tourism Awards
Several Basingstoke attractions have been shortlisted for tourism awards.
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Irish cook and author to visit Hampshire pub for special book event
Cherie Denham will share the stories and inspiration behind the book, which features more than 90 recipes that celebrate Ireland’s food heritage.
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:42:00 +0000Warning to Hampshire drivers over firework law that if broken can lead to £300 fines
A warning has been issued to UK drivers buying fireworks, as storing too many in your car or keeping them for too long can lead to a fine.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000'Lots of great things happening that will improve our town'
Basingstoke is moving forward with new shops, restaurants and businesses in our town centre.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000Stagecoach South drivers and staff honoured for decades of service
Stagecoach South honours 19 staff for up to 50 years’ service in Portsmouth, celebrating bus drivers and team members’ dedication to public transport and local communities.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000Basingstoke MP backs compulsory reading test for 13-year-olds
Luke Murphy, MP for Basingstoke, has expressed support for the government's plan to introduce a compulsory reading test for 13-year-olds in Year 8.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000Memorial darts event raises more than £1,400 for charity
A total of 28 dart players competed in the tournament, which was won by Rob Bruce, overcoming Richie Waissen in the final.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000Inter-school sports quiz to be held next month with top prizes for winners
An inter-school sports quiz is taking place at BCoT on December 6, with top prizes for the winning team.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:40:51 +0000Here's why drivers are stuck in traffic on the A34 this weekend
A vital route in Hampshire has caused major disruption for drivers this weekend due to lane closures and emergency repairs.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000'Sweet little fawn' captured in our Picture of the Week
Each week, we select one of our favourite images submitted to the Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club to publish on our letters page.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000IT firm celebrates opening of new office space
An IT firm has celebrated the opening of a new office space.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000Women's group create all-natural hand scrubs with salt, sugar, oil and dried lavender
The Rooksdown Revellers Women's Institute (WI) tried something different at their October meeting.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:49:58 +0000RECAP: Queues ease as drivers experience severe delays on A34
Severe delays have been reported on the A34 Northbound, from Tufton to Old Burghclere.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:13:00 +0000Screams from the grave to theatre phantoms - Basingstoke's most haunted places
These are the 8 most haunted places to visit in Basingstoke, with creepy ghost stories and terrifying tales.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:21:59 +0000Councils to offer suggestions for new Hampshire authority base
Councils are among a group of organisations that can put forward proposals for the initial base of Hampshire’s new regional authority.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Can you give a forever home to this 'beautiful' girl who loves her cuddles?
Bella, a 13-year-old Labrador cross at Dogs Trust Newbury, is looking for a forever home.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Freehold for Top of Town beauty salon and residential apartments on the market
Freehold mixed-use property in Basingstoke's Top of Town, housing Beauty by Aga salon and modern flats, for sale via Winkworth at £700,000. Investment opportunity.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000The best pubs in and around Basingstoke for a pint of real ale
The best pubs in and around Basingstoke for real ale have been revealed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000What are the pros and cons of building a new water park in Basingstoke?
What are the pros and cons of a new Great Wolf Lodge water park and 500-bedroom resort hotel in Basingstoke?
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:38:05 +0000'Beautiful' New Forest autumn walk with 'lush' and 'wonderful' pub en route
The Stricknage Wood Circular in the New Forest is described as a "beautiful" walk with a "lush" pub you can find partway through
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000Farnham and Alton students to perform at West End stage
The group of 22 talented students, aged 12 and above, will take to the stage this weekend as part of Stagecoach Performing Arts' national showcase.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:46:13 +0000You could face jail time in UK if you use fireworks during these hours of the day
It is against the law to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am in the UK, however, there are exemptions - the laws to be aware of.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:43:55 +0000Five ways you can recycle your Halloween pumpkin once spooky season is over
Pumpkins can have a couple of uses once the Halloween season is over, including for composting, food or even a face mask
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:06:08 +0000Hampshire drivers warned of £1,000 fine for doing this friendly gesture on roads
This gesture may appear friendly but it actually breaches the Highway Code and could be considered driving without due care and attention.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:59:58 +0000Kittens found roaming on M27 hard shoulder
Two kittens who were found on the M27 have been rehomed by their rescuers
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:55:07 +0000M3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hamoshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of October 31 to November 2
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000Hampshire's PCC: 'Shoplifting is not a victimless crime'
I’m appalled to see how retail crime and shoplifting have fast become endemic on our High Streets.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000Estate agency recognised with hat-trick of wins at prestigious industry awards
The ESTAS Awards are based entirely on verified customer reviews, making the recognition especially meaningful for the team.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000Sandham Memorial Chapel to host Remembrance Service on November 11
Join us for a Service of Remembrance at Sandham Memorial Chapel, Burghclere.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000'I’m incredibly honoured' - Care home chef wins prestigious 'Support Hero' award
A care home chef has won the Support Hero Award at the Hampshire Care Awards 2025.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000'Who builds a six-hole golf course? It's non-sensical'
Letter to the Editor from Robert Froud stating that plans to build a six-hole pitch and putt golf course at Down Grange re 'non-sensical'.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000New jobs created as kitchen appliance company opens depot in town
Kaboodle opens new Basingstoke depot, creating 11 jobs and training roles for appliance installers. Applications open for white goods installer vacancies.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:24:09 +0000Ex-Premier League striker departs 'Stoke after just four appearances
Ex-Premier League footballer and 'Stoke's marquee summer signing, Charlie Austin, has left Basingstoke Town FC after just four appearances.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:27:02 +0000Woman in her 60s suffers minor injuries in two-vehicle crash
The crash happened at around 12.15pm on Thursday, October 30, on the A339 Selbourne Road at the junction with Wolfs Lane.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:38:12 +0000Death of 'talented' 17-year-old after under-18s nightclub event ruled as misadventure
The death of a ‘unique, life-loving, energetic’ student from Basingstoke has been ruled as a misadventure due to an accidental overdose.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Business honoured with King's Award for Enterprise welcomes Lord-Lieutenant
A business has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise and it was honoured by a visit from the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Political myth-busting: is renewable energy more expensive?
The cost of energy is biting households and businesses hard, and with winter fast approaching, things are set to worsen, at least in the short term.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:04:46 +0000What to do with carved pumpkins after Halloween instead of binning them
Residents in Basingstoke and Deane may be used to putting their carved creations in the rubbish bin, but thanks to the council's new food waste bins, there's a more sustainable way to dispose of them.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:06:35 +0000Basingstoke resident's bid to protect railway station heritage rejected again
A Basingstoke man who has been campaigning on a national scale to protect historic buildings in the town has faced further rejections.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club photographers capture life in black and white
Each month we ask the photographers in the Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club to submit photographs for a specific theme, in October that theme was 'Monochrome October'.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000Plans to replace 'decaying' timber bridge at The Vyne with 'modern' construction
Plans have been submitted to replace a decaying timber bridge at The Vyne National Trust with a modern construction.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000'The planning system has become a brake on house building'
We need more controls on the larger strategic schemes and less red tape on smaller developments which meet the validation criteria.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000SEND families hit by 'postcode lottery' of education and health support says MP
Parents, MPs, and experts are demanding urgent reform of the SEND systems in early years education.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000Meet the paranormal investigation team who hunt for ghosts in haunting hotspots
A paranormal investigation team from Odiham is looking for people to come forward with their experiences of spooky phenomena or to join an investigation.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000Teen cancer unit receives Halloween goodies from Aldi
Aldi has helped Teenage Cancer Trust patients and staff in Hampshire get into the Halloween spirit by donating a range of seasonal goodies.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:38:52 +0000'The best show': BBC reveals Celebrity Race Across the World start date
The BBC has announced the start date for the new Celebrity Race Across the World series and fans are "so excited" to watch "the best show".
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:37:03 +0000Starbucks red cups and how to try the new 'velvety smooth' Christmas coffee first
Starbucks is giving its Rewards customers a sneak peek at its Christmas menu, including a new velvety smooth Chocolatey Mousse Latte.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:05:48 +0000Sainsbury's update issued for Nectar card holders 'no longer able to spend' points
Nectar has emailed card saying they will be unable to spend points without scanning the QR code in the Nectar app at Sainsbury's outlets.