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Police 'keen to speak with' motorcyclist who stopped at scene of crash on M3

Police are keen to speak with the rider of a motorbike who stopped at the scene of a serious crash on the M3 on Friday, October 4.

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Basingstoke Gazette | News

Man, 46, charged after items worth more than £1,000 stolen from M&S and One Stop

Officers received reports that food items worth a total of £1,050.20 were stolen from the One Stop on Shakespeare Road and the M&S store in Chineham.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Heavy showers and thunderstorms set to batter Basingstoke for hours this afternoon

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms on Tuesday, October 8

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Long queues on road near hospital as traffic piles up due to maintenance works

The road is currently partially closed at Sherborne St John village, with traffic being allowed through in one direction at a time.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Temperatures to plummet next week as more rain and thunderstorms hit UK

The Met Office forecast suggests that the UK will fave a drop in temperatures, heavy showers and thunderstorms in the coming week.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

These are the five Alzheimer's warning signs you may be missing

These are the five warning signs that could indicate the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

New Hampshire County Council cabinet position created for public health

This role will provide additional support to Cllr Liz Fairhurst, the executive lead member for adult social care and public health.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Andover man who assaulted police officer ordered to pay nearly £500 fine

Harvey Bainbridge, 23, of Valencia Way, pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker on May 27 in Andover.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Discounts announced as Bombay Sapphire celebrates a decade at Laverstoke Mill

Since its opening to the public at the Hampshire site along the serene River Test in 2014, the iconic Distillery has evolved into a beloved destination.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Grants available to support Hampshire community centres

Community centres across Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and Kent can apply for funding from Southern Water to help keep people warm this winter

Basingstoke Gazette | News

'Exciting times' as new dessert restaurant to open in Festival Place

Heavenly Desserts will open a new store in Festival Place shopping centre in Basingstoke.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Former Basingstoke headteacher dismissed from school has racism claims thrown out

FORMER Basingstoke headteacher Paul Mundy-Castle who was sacked for spending tens of thousands of pounds of school money without approval has tribunal racism claims dismissed.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

'I'm passionate about it' - Meet the man who turned his homebrews into a business

Neil Patten turned his passion for homebrewing mead into a business selling the mediaeval alcoholic drink.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Discounts announced as Bombay Sapphire celebrates a decade at Laverstoke Mill

Since its opening to the public at the Hampshire site along the serene River Test in 2014, the iconic Distillery has evolved into a beloved destination.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Hampshire Wildlife Trust welcomes the scrapping of the controversial CO2 Project

The cancellation of a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline project has been welcomed by a local trust.

Andover Advertiser | Basingstoke

Plan to convert former hair salon into microbrewery to be decided this week

A proposal to convert a former hair and beauty salon into a microbrewery and dining establishment will be decided on Wednesday.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

Plan to convert former hair salon into microbrewery to be decided this week

A proposal to convert a former hair and beauty salon into a microbrewery and dining establishment will be decided on Wednesday.

Basingstoke Gazette | News

New youth club and toy library expands thanks £130,000 of council funding

Organisations could apply for grants of up to £15,000 to support a range of activities.