Basingstoke Gazette
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:32:03 +0000Teenager suffers serious leg injury after she was hit by van
Hampshire Police confirmed that they were called just before 5pm to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian and a white Ford Transit van.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke project launches initiative to support long-term unemployed people
Participants will gain practical experience in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000£625m needed for maintenance of hospital buildings before new hospital is built
IT WILL cost hundreds of millions of pounds in maintenance to keep local hospital buildings functioning before a new hospital opens, the Gazette can reveal.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Charity helps people affected by cancer access more support sessions
One hundred per cent of clients said the support they received was good or excellent.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000PHOTOS: New £14.5m Basingstoke primary school taking shape ahead of opening this year
A NEW 420-place primary school opening in Basingstoke this year is taking shape as construction continues.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:45:57 +0000I tried cheap and pricey chocolate digestives and a 77p one rivalled McVitie's
I tried out dark chocolate digestives from Aldi, M&S and McVitie's to see which one was the best and which offered the best value for money
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:45:26 +0000Certain Lloyds, Halifax and Barclays customers owed cash apology due to faults
Barclays, Lloyds and Halifax customers may be due compensation after DAYS of banking chaos.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:37:15 +0000Holidaymaker's 'stressful' hack saves £2,500 on flights from UK to Australia
A holidaymaker saved £2,500 by flying from London to Australia using budget airlines and only a tiny backpack
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:46:29 +0000LIVE: Drivers diverted during rush hour as police close main road
Andover Road in Oakley is closed on Tuesday evening due to an incident
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000Odiham woman walks 22 miles overnight in solidarity with climate prisoners
An Odiham woman walked 22 miles through the night to support climate prisoners appealing the length of their sentences.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Theft, breach of molestation order among cases from magistrates' court
A Basingstoke man has been jailed for 12 months for assault and theft.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Post Office opens at new location restoring services to community
This has restored Post Office services to the area after the branch at 45A High Street closed in July 2024.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Traitors contestant who lives near Basingstoke reveals her 'biggest mistake' in game
A TRAITORS contestant from a village near Basingstoke who narrowly missing out on winning a £94,600 prize fund has spoken to the Gazette about the experience of being in the hit reality show.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Girl, 10, who won WellChild Award is helping to find this year's winners
Scarlett, who has a serious brain malformation and extensive spinal syrinx, was picked from hundreds of nominations to win the Inspirational Child award.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Cabinet to decide on selling council-owned Camrose land to build more houses
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council owns 29 per cent of the land at The Camrose.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:49:27 +0000Hampshire County Council denied permission for huge rise in council tax
Hampshire County Council’s request to increase council tax by 15 per cent has not been approved by the government.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:56:06 +0000Police officer on duty pleads guilty to being nearly four times drink driving limit
A former Hampshire police constable has pleaded guilty to drink driving while on duty, after being caught nearly four times over the limit.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Residents urged to have their say on plans to close study centre
If agreed upon, the new home would replace the existing Swanwick Lodge, a nearly 30-year-old facility in need of major investment.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Children dig deep to plant their own apple tree in village orchard
The children took turns with the spade, compost and watering can to give their tree the best possible start.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke entrepreneur wins prestigious national innovation award
The national recognition aims to tackle barriers that women entrepreneurs often face, such as limited funding access and a lack of visible role models.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000'What a sight!' - Basingstoke care home celebrates Chinese New Year in style
St Thomas Care Home in St Thomas Close was beautifully decorated with the resident’s fantastic creations they’ve been working on in the lead-up to the big day.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000Renowned orchestra to perform at The Anvil with acclaimed pianist
The orchestra will be joined by pianist Yeol Eum Son, known for her global acclaim over the past decade.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000Strictly star Nikita Kuzmin bringing new show to Basingstoke
Kuzmin's career highlights include finishing as a runner-up in the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing, alongside his dance partner Layton Williams.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Basingstoke boy’s Gazette-inspired project celebrates community unity
Among the highlights was a creative project by Basingstoke boy Reuben Tring, who paid a special tribute to Ukrainian charity UBSUB.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Pop-up shop raises thousands to help hospice care for people in Basingstoke
The store was opened by the charity in Festival Place, Basingstoke, throughout December to help raise funds for the hospice.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Parents criticise £3 single fare for children on Basingstoke buses
Parents in Basingstoke argue that the £3 single ticket price cap unfairly affects young passengers.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Transport and privacy concerns raised over plans to build flats at Portsmouth Arms
CONCERNS have been raised about plans to turn a Basingstoke pub car park into flats.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:36:08 +0000Staff sickness and website issues impact Basingstoke GP surgery
A BASINGSTOKE GP surgery is advising its patients of a problem with its website that it is being looked at “as a priority”.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Hampshire Cultural Trust awarded £250,000 to develop volunteering programme
It currently has more than 400 volunteers who undertake a wide variety of roles at its attractions, museums, galleries and arts centres across the county.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Council's TREE-MENDOUS giveaway sees thousands of trees planted around Basingstoke
New trees that will provide food and shelter for native wildlife are now taking root in gardens throughout the borough after more than 1,500 residents collected free saplings in the council's giveaway.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke council leaders condemn Thames Water over ‘unjustified’ dividends
Council leaders Paul Harvey and Gavin James expressed outrage over Thames Water’s attempts to challenge a regulator’s ruling.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000Renowned chef to host special event at Hampshire hotel
The event will focus on celebrating Rocha’s new cookbook, Café Cecilia Cook Book, and will be held in Heckfield Place's open-fired restaurant.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000Flashback: Laundrettes demolished to make way for town centre development
From then on others were built around the country, such as the Basingstoke Steam Laundry and Baths, which was opened in 1885.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Basingstoke death notices and funeral announcements from the Basingstoke Gazette
The Basingstoke Gazette published 9 death notices last week.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000'Fan ownership isn't the way to go in the long run for Basingstoke Town'
The Dragons are owned by the supporters but the club would like to be in the National League South or higher and ambition costs you gently put.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Jazz band leader announces special performance in village
The band's next performance, on Tuesday, February 4, will feature three special guests.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:09:24 +0000Protestors blockade Farnborough Airport over private jet expansion plans
Residents and climate activists have blocked access to Farnborough Airport this morning (February 2) to protest against the proposed expansion of the airport which will almost double the number of private jet flights to 70,000 a year.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Latest food hygiene ratings for Basingstoke restaurants and takeaways revealed
The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Basingstoke restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke nurse who helped develop Charlie’s Day Unit celebrates 40 years in NHS
Angela Anderson , who is the director of nursing for physical health, has spent an impressive four decades caring for patients.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Wildlife charity celebrates 10 years of unique conservation course
The course is designed to equip students with the skills and experience needed to tackle pressing environmental issues such as habitat destruction and climate change.
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Hunt is on to find purr-fect pets for charity cat calendar
The photo competition is raising money for Basingstoke and District Cat Protection.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000Plans to create more than 3,000 new school places in Hampshire by 2028
Of the total £502m three-year programme, £390m will be allocated for new schools and expansions.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000NHS urging parents to ensure children get HPV vaccine
The HPV virus is very common, and without vaccination, there is a 70 per cent chance of infection.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Fire service to host series of open days as it looks to recruit new firefighters
A series of open days will kick off the recruitment process, offering potential recruits the chance to learn more about the role.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Fashion shop brings 'outside world' in to Bramley care home
Cherry Blossom Manor Care Home welcomed Linnies mobile fashion shop, allowing residents to browse and purchase clothing.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000Letter: Labour risks making life harder for hardworking families in Basingstoke
Labour’s higher housing targets, hospital delays, and restructuring plans, risks making life harder for hardworking families in Basingstoke.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Neighbours including gran win big as postcode strikes lottery gold
A Tadley grandmother, her Arsenal fan neighbour, and several local charities are celebrating after winning big in the People’s Postcode Lottery.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Retrospective plans for shelter and change of use to HMO on planning list
Replacement of existing white single glazed timber sash and casement windows with white uPVC 'timber alternative' double glazed sash and casement windows.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000Basingstoke dementia care firm launches YouTube channel to raise awareness
The channel features personal stories, discussions and tips to inform and support families affected by dementia.
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000New scheme aimed at reducing roadworks delays approved
The proposals could significantly reduce delays on the county's busiest roads during peak times.