'Cruel, short-sighted, and a betrayal' - MP slams plans to cut elderly day care
Luke Murphy, Labour MP for Basingstoke, has slammed Hampshire County Council's decision to cut Newman Court's elderly day care service.
View ArticleHistoric glasshouses at Highclere Castle could be demolished due to disuse...
A planning application has been filed for the demolition of glasshouses at a Grade I listed building near Basingstoke.
View ArticleNew plans will bring Cranbourne School into 21st century, says headteacher
The headteacher of Cranbourne Secondary School in Basingstoke has issued a comment on the school’s major transformation
View ArticleCounty Council leader: We face serious challenges in council reorganisation
Currently, much of the time spent by council leaders across Hampshire is taken up thinking about local government organisation.
View ArticleMedium businesses going for gold in the Inspire Business Awards 2025
Now each of them will be visited by two judges before the decision is made on the winner in the category.
View ArticleUK set for 'mini heatwave' as BBC forecasters predict temperatures of 27 degrees
The UK is set for a 'mini heatwave' with BBC forecasters predicting temperatures of 27 degrees - see when it arrives and how long it will last.
View ArticleLidl to slash prices of fan-favourites items across its bakery to as low as 29p
Lidl has reduced the price of a number of items in its bakery, including the chocolate twist, almond croissant and pain au chocolate
View ArticleYoung smokers and drinkers issued urgent '36 years' warning from doctors
The effects of smoking, drinking too much and not exercising enough are felt by the age of 36, researchers have warned.
View ArticlePictures: This is how Cranbourne School will look after redevelopment
The plans for Cranbourne school redevelopment have been revealed.
View ArticleSchool opens new dedicated space to support emotional wellbeing of pupils
A BASINGSTOKE primary school celebrated the launch of a new programme into its curriculum aimed at supporting the emotional and social wellbeing of pupils, with the opening of a new space.
View ArticleClassic Vauxhall display to be a highlight of Basingstoke Festival of Transport
The display is in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Vauxhall Chevette and Vauxhall Cavalier.
View ArticleKit Malthouse MP's vision for a smartphone-free school environment
The consensus was unequivocal: Hampshire should lead the nation as the first county where schools are genuinely free of these digital distractions.
View ArticleChief executive of Basingstoke hospital to stand down to spend more time with...
Alex Whitfield has been at the head of the Trust, which runs Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, since 2017.
View ArticleM3 and M27 closures for Hampshire drivers to be aware of this weekend
Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of April 25 to 27
View ArticleRare Queen Elizabeth 2p coin on sale for over £30,000
An Oxford resident is selling a rare 2p coin for £30,000 on eBay.
View ArticleM&S 'truly sorry' as it pauses online and app orders following cyber attack
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has warned customers they have paused all online and app orders following a cyber attack.
View ArticleThe best hairdresser in Basingstoke revealed chosen by Gazette readers
A Whitchurch hair salon is celebrating being named Hairdresser of the Year by Basingstoke Gazette readers.
View ArticleIan Wright backs Basingstoke Town's shirt change from stripes to seat belt
Basingstoke Town Football Club (BTFC) will swap its vertical stripes for a singular diagonal one on Saturday, April 26, for the last game of the season.
View ArticleHampshire entrepreneur dies in taxi crash on European business trips
A Hampshire businessman died in a taxi crash on a business trip in Macedonia, a court has heard.
View ArticleIN THE DOCK: Rehabilitation for man who possessed an offensive weapon and...
The latest results from Basingstoke Magistrates' Court including a man who was handed a rehabilitation order for possessing a weapon .
View ArticleFinance company announces appointment of new broker manager
A finance company has announced the appointment of a new broker manager.
View ArticleHampshire pub to host foraging session and five-course dinner
Participants will venture into Hazeley Heath to uncover nature's offerings
View ArticleCar crash closes busy Basingstoke roundabout
An incident has closed a busy Basingstoke roundabout.
View ArticleLIVE: Air ambulance and police descend on residential street
An air ambulance and police are on Norden Close in Basingstoke this evening and emergency services have been contacted for more information.
View ArticleWhat are the rules for sunbathing naked in your own garden? What the law says
The UK is set to get a taste of summer in a matter of days with a “mini heatwave” on the way as temperatures reach 27C degrees
View ArticlePDSA warns all dog owners to 'always' check their pets for dangerous grass seeds
Grass seeds can cause lots of problems for dogs - here's the symptoms to look out for, how to prevent them getting stuck and the treatment available.
View ArticleWhen does Japanese Knotweed flower in the UK and what to do if you find some
Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant that can cause havoc on our homes and gardens. Here's all to know about it and how to get remove it.
View ArticleFrom chip butties to haggis - 5 foods Brits enjoy that other countries don't get
Despite the adored fish and chips and English breakfast, some British food staples are not universally liked.
View ArticlePHOTOS: Construction of warehouses at former retail park site starts to take...
Work started on the site in September, reducing buildings previously home to brands including the popular toy store Toys R Us in addition to electrical retailer PC World and sports retailer JJB Sports,...
View Article'Urban sprawl' continues as up to 350 more homes approved in Sherfield-On-Loddon
A plan to build up to 350 new homes with a mobility hub in Sherfield-On-Loddon near Basingstoke has been approved by a development control committee of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
View ArticleStunning bluebell woodland scene chosen as Picture of the Week
Each week, we select one of our favourite images submitted to the Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club to publish on our letters page.
View ArticleHealth and beauty retailer opens second Basingstoke store at shopping centre
Health and beauty store, Savers, opened in Chineham Shopping Centre at 9.30am on Thursday, April 24, in a ceremony attended by the store's mascot.
View ArticleThe latest food hygiene ratings for Basingstoke businesses and they got top...
Ratings are then dished out from five to zero — with the higher score the better the result.
View Article34-year-old arrested following assault which left man with serious injuries
Police officers were called just after 6.10pm on Friday, April 26 after a man was assaulted in Norden Close, Basingstoke.
View ArticleMan charged with rape of 15-year-old girl and three counts of assault
Terrell Taylor-Swhyer, 21, of Taverner Close, Basingstoke, has been charged with the rape of a girl following an investigation by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Child Abuse Investigation...
View ArticleWoman, 39, in hospital after serious crash involving two vehicles on A33
Officers are appealing for anyone with information following a serious collision
View ArticleHeatwave forecast for Basingstoke as temperatures set to reach 25C
Basingstoke is set to be hotter than Ibiza, as a heatwave is forecast for the week ahead.
View ArticleFreebies including plants and gift cards to be handed to first customers at...
B&Q will open its new Basingstoke store in Winchester Road on Friday, May 2, on the site of the former Homebase.
View ArticleFamily support charity moves to new base after seven years
It gives the charity the facilities and community connections needed to expand its reach and deepen its impact.
View ArticlePlans for nearly 200 new homes and medical building approved
A plan to build 183 new homes and a medical building, in Whitchurch near Basingstoke has been approved by a development control committee of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
View ArticleWhy won't there be any local elections in Basingstoke this year? - explained
Residents in Basingstoke and Deane, and the wider Hampshire area, may notice that local elections this year have been postponed to 2026.
View ArticleCounty Council leader: We face serious challenges in council reorganisation
Currently, much of the time spent by council leaders across Hampshire is taken up thinking about local government organisation.
View ArticleThe Horne Section to bring their hit show to Basingstoke
The Horne Section has previously hosted their own Channel 4 TV show, as well as a chart-topping podcast.
View ArticleNetwork Rail painting railway lines with white to keep trains moving this summer
Hundreds of Network Rail workers are painting railway lines to prevent "buckling" during the hot weather.
View ArticleSerious action needed to stop growing violence against ambulance staff
The incidents included kicking, punching, slapping, head-butting, spitting, verbal abuse and sexual assault.
View Article'Why the North Hampshire Unitary Authority proposal makes sense'
LOCAL Government Reorganisation. Three words that might not make you sit up and take notice.
View ArticleOpera season featuring world-class talent coming to Hampshire
A summer opera season inspired by Shakespeare's works will take place in July.
View ArticleFlashback: String of shops including Burberry gutted by town's 'worst fire'
For many years afterwards, the blaze was declared as the town’s greatest fire, and even today, local people look upon it as “the worst fire” to take place in Basingstoke.
View Article5 pets at RSPCA Hampshire who are looking for loving new homes
The RSPCA Solent branch at Stubbington Ark in Hampshire has plenty of pets looking to find new homes
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