Basingstoke Gazette

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Free game bowling at Basingstoke venue - if you have a certain name
Hollywood Bowl is offering a free game of bowling or mini-golf this September to celebrate the release of part two, season two of the comedy horror series 'Wednesday.'

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Letter: Who will want to live in 20-storey towers at Basing View?
Cllr Simon Minas-Bound

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Autistic adults in town to benefit from new funding
More autistic adults in Basingstoke can benefit from social groups.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Council forced to rip up housing plans as targets soar to 1,150 homes per year
A major increase in housing targets is forcing tough decisions on future development plans.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Pub to host 'thought-provoking' event discussing gender equality
An event exploring the impact of gender inequality on men and promoting community conversations is set to take place next month.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Vintage commerical vehicles parade through Hampshire in annual event
The Thornycroft Society's annual 50-mile road run of vintage commercial vehicles around Hampshire went ahead with great success.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
How much debt councils across Hampshire and Solent are in
Council debt across Hampshire and the Solent has topped £2.7billion.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Plans for 260 new homes and green space on edge of Basingstoke
A request for a screening opinion for the development of up to 260 new homes in Bramley has been filed.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:24:49 +0100
Campaign calls for renewed support for veterans
A national campaign is calling for renewed public support for veterans.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:07:48 +0100
Window smashed and jewellery and antiques stolen in burglary
A window was smashed, and jewellery was stolen in a burglary in Alton over a weekend in August.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to create new live music venue in home of old shisha lounge
Eclipse Bar Ltd has submitted a licensing application to host live music and serve alcohol in Winchester Street, Basingstoke.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Basingstoke could be a beacon for green energy and sustainability'
Mark Jones is partnerships manager at Destination Basingstoke.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke history: The good old days of Chapel Street
When the Rising Sun Inn in Chapel Street recently changed its name to The Way Inn, some local folk were not too happy with this trend of altering names of public houses, which seems to have become an increasingly common practice in recent years.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The latest food hygiene ratings for Basingstoke businesses
Environmental health officers from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Coronation Street legend films 'final scenes' as she is 'axed from the show'
Sally Ann Matthews, who plays the role of Jenny Bradley in the ITV soap, is set to leave after more than 30 years.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Simple road sign confusing drivers and leading to unexpected fines
A road sign used on UK roads which means no vehicles are allowed in the area, except push bikes if cyclists dismount, is confusing Brits.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:37:38 +0100
Coronation Street star breaks silence after quitting beloved ITV soap opera
A Coronation Street star who has been a part of the show since the Covid-19 pandemic has broken his silence after quitting the ITV soap.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:34:14 +0100
How to keep wasps away with this 3-ingredient spray costing less than £5
Experts have shared how you can make your own wasp repellent spray at home using just three ingredients and costing less than £5.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:33:08 +0100
EastEnders legend says she could only return to Walford if given 'Queen Vic'
Star of BBC soap EastEnders, Danniella Westbrook, has shared that she would return to the show under one strict condition.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:31:51 +0100
Parents warned simple school run driving mistake could cost you over £2,000
From reversing too far to ignoring lollipop people, parents and other drivers can receive fines of up to £2,500 for a range of school run mistakes.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:30:51 +0100
Tesco shoppers urged to check their receipts as 'free' Vauxhall car up for grabs
Tesco Clubcard members are being urged to check their receipts before August 31, or miss out on the chance to win a new Vauxhall Frontera Electric GS 113PS.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:30:05 +0100
Warning over baby products sold on Amazon and eBay that pose suffocation risk
More than 30 baby sleeping bags found on online marketplaces including Amazon and eBay pose a suffocation risk

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:52:42 +0100
5 extreme weekend holidays abroad you can fly to from UK airports right now
Here are five of the best extreme weekend getaways you can fly to from UK airports with Jet2Holidays.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
'Wall of sound' fills The Malls as Basingstoke celebrates Ukraine's independence
Ukrainians in Basingstoke celebrated Independence Day 2025 with songs and activities in the Malls.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Column: 'We are not building quality homes anymore'
Both the current government and the one before it obsessed about housing targets, as if they would somehow magically solve the housing crisis. They missed the point.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Care home gearing up for fourth annual scarecrow festival
Dashwood Manor Care Home is gearing up for its fourth annual Scarecrow Festival.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Drug driver banned after losing control and crashing car into fence
The court heard that on December 24, 2023, McDoom drove a vehicle on the B3400 at Deane, while unfit to drive due to drugs.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
PICTURES: Scores flock to village fete with Pimms, live music and duck race
Kingsclere Village Fete at St Mary's Church featured Pimms, live music and even a duck race.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Myths about solar farming in Basingstoke
To misquote the old adage – there are lies, damn lies,…and myths about solar farming.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:37:58 +0100
Shoplifter sentenced for stealing more than £240 worth of clothes
A man has been sentenced for stealing more than £240 worth of clothes from Superdry in Festival Place, Basingstoke.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:33:29 +0100
Police arrest six wanted men in targeted operation
A targeted police operation has led to the arrest of six men who failed to appear in court.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:31:22 +0100
Basingstoke death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette
As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:56:21 +0100
Man who stole Xbox found asleep in car and assaulted police in attempt to flee
A man has pleaded guilty to burglary, assault and more in Basingstoke Magistrates' Court.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:19:42 +0100
Old Basing and Oakley celebrate success in district bowls competitions
In the Stan Hardman Thursday afternoon League, Basingstoke Town beat Aldermaston to reach the final of the Shield.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:26:58 +0100
Suspected Class A drug dealer arrested after police notice brake light out
A suspected Class A drug dealer has been arrested after police caught him driving with a defective brake light in a North Hampshire town.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Youth charity named first recipient of new community support scheme
A youth charity has been named the first recipient of a new community support scheme.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Reader letter: 'Thanks to the Anvil and Home Instead'
May we again, through your pages, thank the wonderful staff at both The Anvil and Home Instead for the very enjoyable sing-along in The Forge on Wednesday, August 20, for us older people and their carers.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Mystery as council 'scraps' £3,500 worth of parking tickets on abandoned car
A white BMW M1, which has been abandoned with 46 parking tickets in Basingstoke, has had them scrapped by Hampshire County Council.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:50:25 +0100
Trust in local media increases to 80 per cent, new survey shows
A new study has revealed that trust in local media has grown significantly over the past year.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Free guided tour at National Trust exhibition, complete with tea and cakes
The North Hampshire National Trust Centre is offering a free guided tour at The Vyne's Regency Exhibition.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club members capture 'architecture vs nature'
Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club members capture 'architecture vs nature' in August.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:17:47 +0100
100th goal for Wilson not enough as 'Stoke taste defeat in Bracknell
Brad Wilson scored his 100th goal for Basingstoke Town FC but it wasn't enough as 'Stoke lost 3-2 away to Bracknell.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Hotel to host charity run for cancer research in lush grounds
A luxury Hampshire hotel is set to launch a charity run in aid of cancer research.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Can you give this 'Grandpa Ben' a retirement home to live out his golden years?
Grandpa Ben, a greyhound at Dogs Trust Newbury, is looking for a forever home to spend his golden years.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
The Vyne School celebrates GCSE results as one pupil gets nine Grade 9s
The Vyne School in Basingstoke has praised its pupils' GCSE results as one pupil achieved nine Grade 9s.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Beautician 'so proud' to open second business after 'phenomenal' three years
HA Laser Studio is going to open its second clinic in Hampshire just three years after launching its first location.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:24:28 +0100
Late goal hands Binfield win at Hartley Wintney
Hartley Wintney made the short journey to Binfield and came back pointless, losing out to a goal in added time.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:17:25 +0100
Aldermaston win Cyril Thompson Trophy
Aldermaston Rugby won the Houston Broking Group Cyril Thompson Trophy for the first time in their history after crushing Yateley by 84 runs at May’s Bounty on Monday, writes Graham Merry.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:08:10 +0100
Rotherfield Park halt Basingstoke's winning streak with Guy Jewell Cup victory
Rotherfield Park ended Basingstoke and North Hants's three-year winning streak in the Houston Broking Group Guy Jewell Cup, as they deservedly won by 13 runs, writes Graham Merry.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:07:52 +0100
Residents evacuated as emergency services race to tackle fire in corner shop
A fire broke out in Stop & Shop in Basingstoke and residents were evacuated by police and fire service.

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