Basingstoke Gazette

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:30:00 +0000
M3 and M27 weekend road closures that drivers will need to be aware of
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of March 6 to 8

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:45:43 +0000
Hay fever warning issued for 17m Brits as pollen count set to increase from this week
Millions of Brits have been warned that the tree pollen season is expected to begin this week and will continue for months.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:29:34 +0000
Staff at AWE to strike in March over 800 redunancies
The Prospect union at the Atomic Weapons Establishment have voted to strike on two days in March.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Urgent call for infrastructure as sewage pours into Loddon and Test for 6,000 hours
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council leaders are urgently demanding infrastructure after sewage was dumped in the rivers Loddon and Test.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
From cakes to crystals - Five female-owned businesses to check out in Basingstoke
Discover five inspiring women-led businesses in Basingstoke for International Women’s week 2026, from bridalwear to cakes and vintage afternoon teas.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Easter Bunny Train set to return to the Watercress Line
Hop aboard the Easter Bunny Train on Hampshire’s Watercress Line, from April 2 to April 6.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New £60m Aquadrome locked in as council agree to splash the cash on 'prize' venue
A new Basingstoke Aquadrome is set to be built after the council agreed to fund a £59.7m replacement.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:08:26 +0000
Hampshire based Royal Navy ship intercepts Russian warship
A Hampshire Royal Navy ship, the HMS Tyne, and a helicopter were sent to intercept Russian warships near UK waters.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:45:02 +0000
Why isn’t Emmerdale on TV tonight? Viewers criticise Friday’s ‘unfair’ ITV change
This is why Emmerdale isn't airing on TV tonight (March 6) as viewers criticise Friday's 'unfair' ITV change

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Quiz night and raffle raises £1500 for primary schools
A quiz and raffle night has raised more than £1,500 for two primary schools in Old Basing.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
We tested the Royal Mail's service in Basingstoke with chocolate biscuits
We tested the Royal Mail in Basingstoke with chocolate biscuits.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Free live music event with more than 20 acts to return to town centre
Enjoy free live music at Listen Up Basingstoke on 28 March 2024, with 20+ performances across five Top of the Town venues. No tickets required.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Musical comedy tribute act Elton Wrong performing in The Malls on Mother's Day
Elton Wrong, an Elton John tribute act, is set to bring a burst of energy and entertainment to shoppers this Mother’s Day.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:43:43 +0000
Basingstoke MP welcomes purchase of new hospital land
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust purchases land in Basingstoke for a new hospital, backed by the government’s New Hospitals Programme. Local MP Luke Murphy welcomes progress.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:38:31 +0000
Water company issues update after road closed due to flooding
South East Water has provided an update after a main road into Chineham has been closed due to floods.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:43:27 +0000
NHS Trust buys land in Basingstoke for potential new hospital
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust buys land near M3, Basingstoke, for potential new hospital as part of the New Hospital Programme.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
New children's book takes readers on a trip down memory lane in 1980s Basingstoke
New children’s book "Baxter is Missing" by Paul Mannion follows a lost teddy’s adventures in 1980s Basingstoke, inspired by real events and local landmarks.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Young superfan with encyclopaedic knowledge of buses visits depot for birthday
An 11-year-old bus superfan from Basingstoke has been given an unforgettable birthday surprise visit to a Stagecoach bus depot.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:38:21 +0000
Drug dealer who led police on high-speed chase driving 70mph in 40mph zone jailed
Rhys Millingham jailed for over three years at Winchester Crown Court after high-speed police chase in Basingstoke and admitting Class A drug offences.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:09:05 +0000
Main road remains closed for second day after water main burst
A main road into Chineham is closed for the second day after floods left the road inaccessible.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:05:34 +0000
Man who stalked woman and went into her home uninvited jailed
Carl Gonzalez, 36, jailed for 12 weeks and given a five-year restraining order for stalking a woman in Basingstoke, Hampshire, after a campaign of harassment.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:57:10 +0000
How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:18:10 +0000
Pedestrian injured after being hit by police car on main road
A pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being hit by a police car on Buckskin Lane, Basingstoke.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Hell to break loose' - Basingstoke under threat from Asian hornets coming from M3
BASINGSTOKE is under threat from killer hornets invading the town, travelling along the M3 from places such as Southampton and Portsmouth.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Aquadrome plans, street cleaning, council tax rise and more approved by council
Frontline services are set to receive a funding boost as part of newly approved council spending plans.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two Basingstoke schools marked as part of proposed multi-million pound investment
Hampshire County Council proposes over £4.3m investment to upgrade Basingstoke’s Chalk Ridge and The Vyne schools, improving insulation and energy efficiency.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:06:32 +0000
This common mistake could be making your energy bills more expensive
This mistake can result in your heating system having to work harder, which could potentially increase the cost of your energy bills

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:05:19 +0000
Big change to refund rules for UK train tickets coming in weeks affecting millions
From April, certain train tickets will now only be refundable up to 11.59pm on the day before they become valid for travel.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
New £2m fund launched to make Hampshire policing 'better'
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones announced the fund to support ideas from police officers and staff.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000
How to get involved in council-run free and low-cost exercise and wellbeing classes
Basingstoke and Deane Council offers free and low-cost fitness activities for all ages, including Forever Fit, Love to Move, and youth sessions, boosting health and wellbeing.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Teen entrepreneurs open fresh drinks kiosk with protein shakes, coffee and more
FueLab, a new fitness drinks kiosk with protein shakes and creatine ice lollies, officially opened in Chineham Shopping Centre.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:48:58 +0000
World Book Day 2026 LIVE - The most amazing costumes from children across Hampshire
Follow our World Book Day 2026 coverage as schools across Hampshire share their most creative and adorable costumes.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Council 'disappointed' that thousands of drivers flout road law in town centre
THE county council said it is “disappointing” that thousands of drivers are flouting road laws on a stretch of road in Basingstoke, after figures show more than 21,000 were caught last year.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Got a brilliant World Book Day costume? Send us your photographs
We’re inviting readers to send in their World Book Day photos for a special feature

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Artist uses clay to support women and build community as exhibit celebrates the work
Ren Wooldridge, a ceramic sculptor, set up the Create + Connect initiative in 2025 to support women through collaboration and community

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:52:05 +0000
Married At First Sight UK stars spotted at Basingstoke shopping centre
Married At First Sight UK 2025 stars Abi and John spotted ring shopping at Basingstoke's Festival Place as they prepare to move in together in Bournemouth.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:06:50 +0000
Man jailed for eight months for stealing meat and alcohol from M&S
Leon Davies jailed for 8 months after stealing meat and alcohol from Basingstoke M&S, breaching Criminal Behaviour Order. Shoplifting impacts local community.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:16:57 +0000
Basingstoke pro forced off course as Iranian missiles rock Dubai golf resort
Professional golfer Charlie Forster, from Basingstoke, was caught in Dubai as Iran bombed the city.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:41:12 +0000
Man fined for shoplifting after being identified by live facial recognition van
Basingstoke police used live facial recognition to arrest and fine a man for shoplifting at Superdry, Festival Place. Technology aids crime prevention locally.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Community spirit helps vital career network recover from tech emergency
A laptop failure nearly halted M3 Job Club’s career support session in Basingstoke, but swift help from CEX ensured the charity could continue its vital work.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Estate warns of 'lack of social responsibility' after roadside litter pick
Wasing Estate carried out the clean-up as part of its annual litter pick in support of the Great British Spring Clean.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:51:44 +0000
Nigel Farage to hold Reform UK rally in Basingstoke next week
Nigel Farage is holding a Reform UK rally in Basingstoke next week ahead of the local elections.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:13:24 +0000
Bournemouth Airport flights cancelled due to 'current situation'
A Bournemouth Airport flight to Paphos in Cyprus on Wednesday has been officially cancelled by airline Tui due to the "current situation".

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:50:56 +0000
Basingstoke couple stranded in Abu Dhabi with ‘no idea when we’re getting home’
A couple from Basingstoke is stuck in Abu Dhabi unable to fly home amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:24:54 +0000
'I cannot put it into words' - teen secures place in Britain's Got Talent semi-finals
A Winchester boy has managed to secure his place in Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals with his act combining music and magic.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:16:30 +0000
School to open late after issues with water supply leave it without water
Chalk Ridge Primary School will open late due to water supply issues.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:15:39 +0000
LIVE: Road closure continues after water main bursts
We have received reports that a road has been closed after major floods in Chineham. Live updates as we gather more information.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Festival Place holding free 'Breakfast in Bed' event to treat mums for Mother's Day
Festival Place is creating a treat for mums for Mother's Day with a special event.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Post Office to reopen at new location more than a year after branch closure
Post Office to reopen in Aldershot’s North Town at Melita Stores, offering banking, bill payments, Royal Mail and Parcelforce services seven days a week.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Camrose housing plans spark concerns over Western Way traffic and parking
Concerns over plans to build 100 homes on the Camrose have raised concerns about parkind and traffic on Western Way.

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