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Police 'extremely concerned' about missing 30-year-old man
Police have released information regarding a 30-year-old man who has gone missing in Hampshire.
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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.
Council leader slams 'damage and trauma' caused by elderly care cuts
BDBC leader Cllr Paul Harvey has slammed Hampshire County Council for cutting Newman Court's elderly day care facilities.
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Wildlife haven hosting 'more events than ever' this spring
A nature restoration site has announced more events than ever this year.
Immersive Jane Austen event at historic silk mill shows how Regency ladies lived
A Jane Austen specialist is set to give a talk in honour of the author's 250th birthday in a Regency ladies event at Whitchurch Silk Mill.
New plans for restaurant at old Barclays Bank revealed
Eagle-eyed townsfolk walking by the former Barclays Bank on the High Street will see a new application to revamp the building.
Hundreds sign petition to save coffee shop from new parking charges
A woman has started a petition to save her business after new council parking charges threatened it.
Popular countryside walking route gets new and wider gate
Fans of a smooch and countryside walks will be glad to read that a new 'kissing gate' has been installed in a Test Valley village.
Top 10 best bluebell woods in Hampshire for a beautiful country walk this spring
These are the top 10 best bluebell woods in Hampshire for a beautiful country walk in 2025.
Networking event returns to Andover after pandemic break
A networking event is set to return to Andover after a break due to the pandemic.
'Time to celebrate!' Residents encouraged to hold street parties for VE Day
Basingstoke and Deane residents are encouraged to organise street parties next month.
Pub holds 'homecoming' event complete with new beer launch to mark landlord's return
Nick Panterlis took over the White Hart Inn in May 2023, after previous landlords Natasha and Andrew Edwards took a step back from the pub
PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in 'inclusive' showcase giving all the chance to dance
Everyone Deserves the Chance to Dance (EDCDance Limited) held its annual showcase at Queen Mary's College, in Basingstoke, on Saturday, March 15 and 16.
Martial arts master fights back from cancer treatment that left him unable to speak
A Basingstoke martial arts master is fighting fit after surviving throat cancer treatment, which left him unable to speak and swallow.
Borough council offers more funding, support to Citizens Advice amid uncertainty
The charity, which supported nearly 10,000 people last year, is now searching for a new location after being told it must vacate its long-standing premises.
Retirement development invites locals to VE Day celebration
Everyone is welcome to join Churchill apartment owners to raise a glass and celebrate the 80th anniversary of this historic moment.
Pub holds 'homecoming' event complete with new beer launch to mark landlord's return
Nick Panterlis took over the White Hart Inn in May 2023, after previous landlords Natasha and Andrew Edwards took a step back from the pub
Cyclist injured after being hit by car at junction
A cyclist was injured after being hit by a car in the junction of Barber Road and Brighton Way, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke.,
LIVE: Road closed as emergency services respond to incident
Emergency services have closed a road in Brighton Hill as they respond to an incident.
Elderly man hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by car
An elderly man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a SMart Fortwo car this morning.