Basingstoke Gazette

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:12:46 +0100
Basingstoke death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette
Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Fun for all the family' Old Basing Carnival returns this month - all the details
The Old Basing and Lychpit Carnival will be delighting Basingstoke on Saturday, June 20 2026.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School students dazzle with 'fantastic' musical performance
Students at The Costello School took to the stage with a vibrant and polished performance of Grease: Young@Part.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dame Foodie Dench and Bin Apetit among winning names for new food waste trucks
Basingstoke and Deane's new fleet of food waste trucks have officially been named by the public.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It is a real honour' - The Barbelle Club nominated for Gym of the Year
A women-focused gym in Basingstoke has been shortlisted for a public vote in a competition.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Flag-raising ceremony marking start of Armed Forces Week in town
The Armed Forces Day flag will be raised by the mayor and will remain flying throughout the week.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Café thanks community for support after being targeted in anti-social attack
A café in Brighton Hill has thanked the community for their support after their fence was broken in an antisocial incident.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Have your say on plans in and around Basingstoke
Residents can have their say on the latest planning applications submitted in Basingstoke and Deane and the surrounding area.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke school federation unveils long-term strategic plan
The evaluation has led to the development of the federation's new strategic plan, which aims to communicate its vision, ethos and long-term direction.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Rotary club celebrates 25 years serving Basingstoke community
Guests included spouses, partners, associate members, past presidents and guests including Paul Temple representing Basingstoke Deane Rotary.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
People invited to take part in creative workshops ahead of festival parade
A series of creative workshops will take place in Basingstoke, giving people the chance to help craft costumes, props and giant puppets for the event.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Mythical beasts to parade through Basingstoke to celebrate summer festival
The parade will feature around 20 community groups, local schools and more than 500 marchers.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New speed limits approved for 'chaotic' roads leading to village primary school
Concerns have been raised about speed limit enforcement and school traffic after Hampshire County Council approved new speed limits on roads near Four Marks CE Primary School.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Private hospital launching new outpatient services for children and young people
While the initial focus will be on outpatient care, the hospital aims to introduce inpatient and surgical services by early 2027.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mother who lost weight for her wedding becomes Slimming World consultant
Her own success with the programme inspired her to support others on their weight loss journeys.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'You can't put a price on safety' Woman's fear after removal from housing move scheme
A woman from Basingstoke has said she feels unsafe after being removed from a housing transfer scheme despite having a restraining order in place.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
End of an era as asbestos-ridden Fanum House demolition approved by council
Basingstoke's Fanum House, former AA building, will be demolished after the council's cabinet agreed.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Stalker used fake Instagram account to harass woman with intimate photo
Rhys Pritchard used a fake Instagram account to stalk and harass a woman, sending her an intimate photo.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Finance specialist joins firm to support local business growth
In his new role, he will join the company’s specialist lending team to help businesses access funding in areas including asset finance and business loans.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:39:21 +0100
New foliage beds bring plants and people together for Basingstoke charity
A new green addition is bringing colour and community spirit to the heart of Basingstoke outside a vital family support charity.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Free bowling for people named Bellingham or Kane during World Cup
Hollywood Bowl is offering the deal at all its UK centres, including the centre in Basingstoke, during the group stages of the football tournament.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Tribute to pioneering Basingstoke surgeon who saved thousands of lives
A pioneering surgeon who transformed liver cancer treatment and chose to build his life’s work in Basingstoke has been posthumously honoured as one of four Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
IN THE DOCK: Woman fined for not naming driver accused of speeding, and more cases
These are the latest cases from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court, including a drink driver, and moe.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stunning close-up of a bumblebee chosen as our Picture of the Week
The photo shows a stunning close-up of a bumblebee resting on delicate purple flowers.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke volunteer awarded lifetime achievement helping vulnerable families
A long-serving volunteer who has spent more than two decades supporting vulnerable families has been named one of four Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It's amazing' - Brain injury survivors raise £3,000 for charity that saved them
Two brain injury survivors have taken on a huge challenge and raised £3,000 for the charity that saved them

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100
'He put Basingstoke on the map' Athletics coach named Sports Personality of the Year
BASINGSTOKE has been put firmly on the athletics map thanks to coach Dave Ragan who has been named Sports Personality of the Year at the A Place to be Proud of Awards.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
GALLERY: All the photos from Basingstoke A Place to be Proud of Awards
IT WAS an inspirational night that celebrated the remarkable individuals and organisations in the borough that make the town such a diverse, vibrant and special place to live and work.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'I wonder if we live in the same country after reading news stand headlines'
The same issue or happening is covered by many of the newspapers but very differently.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Business cutting disability costs wins major South East award
A business helping to tackle the extra cost of living with a disability, Purpl, has been named Startup for Good for the South East.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
College launches bite-sized apprenticeship units as new route to learning
The units allow employers and learners to select relevant modules from national apprenticeship standards.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'This is not a cut' - Plans for 'modern' fortnightly bin service approved
The council has agreed on plans to scrap the weekly bin collections in favour of fortnightly services, saying it is not a cut.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:39:02 +0100
Ex-Met Police officer from Basingstoke jailed for perverting course of justice
An ex-Metropolitan Police officer from Basingstoke has been jailed for perverting the course of justice by lying about his speeding offences.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Equestrian‑led safety ride next month urges drivers to pass wide and slow
A road safety campaign event urging drivers to pass wide and slow around horses is taking place next month.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'Infrastructure is not an afterthought; it is the foundation'
I have already objected to the Upper Swallick and West Farm at Popham planning applications, and I will continue to challenge any development that does not meet our standards.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
College among businesses given top marks for food hygiene
The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Basingstoke restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses have been revealed.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:16 +0100
Odeon cinema to close this summer
The Odeon cinema in Basingstoke has announced it will be closing in August.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:32 +0100
Halifax branch in Basingstoke to close this year
A bank branch in Basingstoke's Wote Street is set to close its doors this year.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:58:20 +0100
Nine arrested as immigration enforcement raid parcel depot in Basingstoke
Nine people have been arrested on suspicion of illegal working as Home Office Immigration Enforcement raided the DPD depot in Basingstoke.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Boxing legend who shaped generations in Basingstoke recognised with award
A boxing coach whose influence has shaped generations in Basingstoke has been named one of four Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteer who ensures 'no older person is alone' honoured for lifetime achievement
A volunteer who has spent decades supporting Basingstoke’s community was named one of four Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Baptism of fire' - Landlord awarded for turning 'tired' pub into thriving boozer
A first-time pub landlord has been named best newcomer after revitalising the 'tired' Riverdene pub.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It's not a sh*thole' – the woman putting Basingstoke on the map one video at a time
Basingstoke brand strategist Kaitlyn “K8WithAn8” Pibernik builds a viral following by being unapologetically herself and sharing her town’s stories.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Last tickets left for literary festival with wild swimming and sauna in ancient woods
There are just a few days left to snap up the last few tickets for a woodland festival bringing some of the country’s best‑known broadcasters and writers together.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Infamous' personal trainer scrambling to find new gym after shock closure
Matt Cowell, an 'infamous' Basingstoke Personal Trainer, has been left with under a week to find a new gym after the shock closure of Fitness First.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Volunteer described as 'person who makes everything feel fine' wins award
A volunteer described as “the person who makes everything feel like it’s going to be fine” has been recognised with an Above and Beyond award in Basingstoke.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Special surprise award given to charity boss who helps thousands through crisis
A long-serving charity leader who helped guide Basingstoke through nearly two decades of change, including the uncertainty of the pandemic, has been honoured with a surprise special recognition award.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Two ambulance service teams to face off in charity match
Two teams, made up of members of the South Central Ambulance Service, are set to face each other in an exciting and entertaining match to raise money for the charity.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:57:27 +0100
Festival Place's Quiz store to shut down tomorrow
Festival Place’s Quiz clothing store will be closing for good on June 12.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:21:01 +0100
Three arrested after 100 wraps of suspected Class A drugs hidden in garden
Three people have been arrested after police found 100 wraps of suspected Class A drugs hidden in a garden in Basingstoke.

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