Stand-off with police as authorities deal with large migrant operation
Police and emergency services have been met with protesters opposing an operation bringing migrants ashore in Portsmouth - with right-wing figures in a stand-off at the shoreline.
View ArticleDeath notices and funeral announcements from the Basingstoke Gazette
Every week, Basingstoke Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.
View ArticleWalkers shown what could be lost under plans for 2,500-home village near...
Campaigners are taking walkers through the countryside to show what could be lost if plans for a major housing development go ahead.
View ArticleNumber of police officers injured after protest over migrant arrivals
An investigation has been launched after reports of injuries to police officers and criminal damage to vehicles at a Hampshire protest over a migrant operation
View ArticleThree men and a teenager arrested after suspected hare coursing
Three men and a teenager have been arrested following a suspected hare coursing incident.
View ArticleAir festival cancelled just days before event as organisers enter liquidation
Organisers, Montserrat Events & Festivals Limited, said the two-day aviation festival would not take place at Thruxton Aerodrome on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026.
View ArticleMan charged after suspected drugs and over £3,000 cash found in house
Farnborough man Jordon Reid charged after suspected Class A and B drugs and more than £3,000 cash were seized in a Church Circle police raid on September 4.
View ArticleHampshire council reorganisation review 'hugely disappointing and frustrating'
Basingstoke's MP Luke Murphy has said the decision to review local government reorganisation is ‘hugely disappointing and frustrating.’
View ArticlePHOTOS: Animal rescue fair raises more than £1,200 for guinea pigs and rabbits
An animal rescue centre has raised more than £1,200 to help care for guinea pigs and rabbits in need after hosting a summer fair in Basingstoke.
View ArticleNew Apple TV sci-fi blockbuster filmed near Basingstoke gets release date
Apple TV+ sci-fi series Neuromancer, starring Callum Turner and Mark Strong, filmed at Farnborough International Studios before its January 22 screen debut.
View ArticleLondon-based developer submits early plans for up to 80 homes near Hook
Obsidian Strategic outlines plans for up to 80 homes near Eversley Cross, including 40% affordable housing, wetlands, open space and biodiversity measures.
View ArticleFury as county council approved sewage plant expansion 'without environmental...
Basingstoke leaders have accused Hampshire County Council of approving a 25 per cent rise in sewage processing at Chineham without checks.
View ArticleBasingstoke camera club donates £4,000 to two charities
Basingstoke Camera Club welcomed existing and new members to its new season at Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club.
View ArticleDecision to approve Basingstoke, Hart and Rushmoor merger withdrawn by...
The decision to approve plans for the major restructure of Hampshire’s councils will be withdrawn, the government has announced.
View ArticleHighway Code warning as drivers face £1,000 fines for parking outside their...
Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined
View ArticleDrivers warned of new police crackdown on roads with £1,000 fines
Drivers caught using incorrectly displayed number plates can be fined up to £1,000.
View Article'Stop using it immediately': Boots issues warning to shoppers over safety risk
Boots has told shoppers to “stop using the affected product immediately”, as it may cause burns and comes with a fire risk.
View ArticleMonty Don to step down from Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
Monty Don has announced he is stepping down as the presenter of Gardeners' World after 23 years.
View Article60-car rally moves closer after council raises no objection
Dimanche Tour of Hampshire 2027 rally plans advance after Hampshire County Council raises no objection; 60 cars could race near Crondall and Odiham on April 11.
View ArticleFull lists of all UK airports affected as air traffic control problems cause...
UK airports are facing delays and groundings as air traffic control is hit with problems.
View ArticleHampshire seeks nominations for community awards celebrating outstanding service
Hampshire seeks nominations for 2027 High Sheriff Community Awards, recognising sport, volunteers and groups supporting young people across Hampshire.
View ArticlePHOTOS: Riders take to Basingstoke roads with vital horse-safety message
Horse riders and walkers took to the roads near Basingstoke to promote a key safety message for motorists during a “Pass Wide and Slow” awareness ride.
View ArticleBasingstoke gets unexpected mention in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix crime comedy
Basingstoke has been named in the new series of Guy Ritchie's crime comedy.
View ArticleTributes paid to devoted former councillor
Tributes have been paid to a beloved former councillor from Basingstoke, who has died.
View ArticleRace circuit 'disappointed' with decision to cancel air festival days before...
The Hampshire Air Festival 2026 has been cancelled just days before it was set to take place at Thruxton Aerodrome on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026.
View ArticleLIVE - Police cars and officers descend on park behind railway station
Police have cordoned off a park behind Basingstoke railway station, near Basing View.
View ArticleEcology consultancy marks 10 years of protecting Hampshire wildlife
Arcadian Ecology marks 10 years protecting wildlife habitats in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, supporting over 200 partners with conservation and biodiversity advice.
View ArticleCrack cocaine and heroin dealer jailed for more than three years
Aldershot drug dealer Ryan Salter jailed for 43 months for supplying heroin and crack cocaine after a police investigation into Class A drugs in Hampshire.
View ArticleFour teenagers arrested after man found with stab wounds on side of road
Four people have been arrested after a man in his 50s was found with stab wounds in Basingstoke.
View ArticleParkside Summer of Fun raises £1.3k for people with learning disabilities
Parkside raises £1,317.05 during Summer of Fun Week, with Metro Bank volunteers celebrating 10 years supporting people with learning disabilities.
View ArticleHampshire residents praised by MP for PC Andrew Harper's petition
Kit Malthouse MP thanked residents for signing a petition opposing the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers.
View ArticleBasingstoke parents urged to apply for secondary school places by October
Hampshire County Council is reminding families that applications for Year 7 entry in September 2027 must be submitted by 11.59pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
View ArticleMan taken to hospital after air ambulance deployed to Basingstoke stabbing
An air ambulance doctor and advanced paramedic were deployed to a serious incident in Basingstoke after emergency services cordoned off a park behind the town's railway station.
View ArticleShoppers at Tesco, Asda, Morrisions & more warned of £100 fine over...
Supermarket shoppers could be fined up to £100 for breaking a parking rule.
View ArticleGovernment responds to concerns El Nino will lead to food security issues in UK
The UK and the rest of north-western Europe is likely to experience wetter and stormier conditions in the coming autumn and early winter, the Met Office said.
View Article55p-per-mile tax break millions of drivers could be missing after major rule...
Workers who use their own cars for business journeys are being reminded they could claim more after HMRC raised mileage rates from 45p to 55p
View ArticleFull line-up of all 12 bakers taking part on the Great British Bake Off 2026
There are 12 new contestants set to enter the iconic tent for the 17th series of the Channel 4 baking competition.
View ArticleJobs lost as major UK restaurant chain closing all 106 sites after 52 years
All 106 Beefeater restaurants will close on Thursday, September 10, as parent company Whitbread begins a major business restructure.
View ArticleAward-winning country pub with boutique rooms up for sale after 2025 closure
A country pub with boutique guest rooms and permission to build luxury shepherd’s huts is up for sale.
View ArticleYouth pastor to run two marathons in two days to support children and young...
Tadley youth pastor Sam Dunn will run two marathons in two days in 2026, raising money for SAMS to support children and families across five local schools.
View Article'Absolutely fantastic' 16th-century pub near Odiham reopens under new management
Historic Fox and Goose pub in Greywell, near Odiham, reopens under new management after July closure, with food service planned by the end of September 2026.
View ArticleTicket holders left angry and out of pocket as air show company goes bust
The event was due to take place at Thruxton Aerodrome on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, but was called off just days before it was due to begin.
View ArticleTwo arrested after men spotted inhaling nitrous oxide balloons in car
Two have been arrested after men were spotted inhaling nitrous oxide balloons inside a car.
View ArticleMan charged after 23 bags of suspected Class A drugs found in vehicle
Basingstoke man charged after police find 23 bags of suspected Class A drugs and £475 cash during Renault stop on Quilter Road, Brighton Hill, September 8.
View ArticleBasingstoke care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with friends
Peggy marked the milestone at Ashcombe House, Worting Road, surrounded by her friends.
View Article'Devoted' deaf couple celebrate 60 years of marriage
Basingstoke deaf couple Carol and Terry Hayes celebrate 60 years of marriage on September 3, with family, friends and a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla.
View Article'Could a later-life day care centre be right for your loved one?'
Could a later life day care centre be the right next step?
View ArticleBasingstoke Hockey Club hosts family day ahead of new season
Basingstoke Hockey Club hosts family day at Down Grange, with Air Ambulance visits, match results and Stick Stars for children aged 4-8 from September 26.
View ArticleGazette team taking on dragon boat race for The Brain Tumour Charity
Newsquest journalists will put down their pens and pick up a paddle this month as a team of editorial staff from the company’s Hampshire titles prepares to make headlines on the water for a Fleet-based...
View ArticleBasingstoke nursery earns Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction for second...
A day nursery has been awarded a prestigious environmental award for its commitment to sustainability.
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