Basingstoke Gazette

Basingstoke company wins national awards for EV charging hub InstaVolt’s Winchester Superhub, the UK’s largest ultra-rapid charging facility, was named Charging Destination of the Year at the 2025 EVIES…

The charging hub, with 44 chargers, 870 solar panels, and on-site battery storage, is the UK's largest ultra-rapid charging facility

Top of Town shop ordered to remove 'monstrosity' rooftop freezers A retroactive planning application for the installation of freezer units on the rooftop of a supermarket at the Top of Town has been refused by a…

Planning officers labelled the units as ‘visually intrusive’

Ice rink to reopen as Basingstoke Bison set for first home game Basingstoke’s ice rink will be reopening in October, after being closed since November 2024, for the first Basingstoke Bison home game.

It has been closed since November 2024

Exclusive new private lounge area opened by Harry Potter actor ahead of sell-out show A HARRY Potter actress officially opened a new private lounge area at a Basingstoke theatre which offers customers the chance to make their visit…

Brilliant!

24-hour gym with 'cutting-edge equipment' opens in business park On its website, the company announced that the facility is now open, offering 'cutting-edge equipment, stylish interiors and an incredible…

It promises a workout space with 'industry leading' equipment, including an Eleiko functional zone for fitness training and a sprint/sled track

Self-service dog wash opens at popular riverside pub in first for town M&M Dog Wash, owned by residents Monica Fenner and Leah Walton, opened on Sunday, September 7, to a 'huge turnout'.

It has hot water, shampoo and conditioner, flea treatment, built-in drying facilities and a built-in ramp

Dozens of England and Union flags attached to red man roundabout Dozens of England and Union flags have been attached to Basingstoke roundabouts as part of Operation: Raise the Colours.,

It comes just one day after flags were removed from lampposts and railings

Public meeting to discuss Down Grange golf course proposals A public meeting is being held this week to discuss the proposals to build a six-hole pitch and putt golf course at Down Grange.

Residents are invited to have their say

'We cannot thank you enough' - Thousands raised to help hockey club after fire my name is Claire and I am the vice-chair and junior section lead at Basingstoke HC. Today 1st September we were alerted to a fire at our club house…

It has nearly hit its target

Town Centre nightclub's revamp to 'family-friendly entertainment hub' almost complete A Basingstoke nightclub’s new refurbishment into a ‘family-friendly sport and entertainment hub’ is almost complete.

The top floor will include three full-sized pool tables, darts, shuffleboard AND karaoke rooms 😲

Popular coffee shop suddenly closes without warning Costa Coffee in Rooksdown, Basingstoke, has closed until further notice.

What a shame

Re-opening date announced for ice rink after refurbishment Planet Ice has announced Basingstoke’s ice rink will be reopening in September, after being closed since November 2024.

Not a long wait now!

Hospice to receive more than quarter of a million pounds in funding boost St Michael's Hospice will receive more than £250,000 in new funding from the government.

The funding will support upgrades to specially adapted beds, rooms, and technology, to ensure patients receive care in comfortable, dignified surroundings

Frustration across Basingstoke as widespread broadband issues hit town People in Basingstoke have been disrupted by a widespread Wi-Fi issue, leaving many struggling to access the internet or streaming services.

How annoying

'Terror' as masked men race at high speeds on playing fields late at night Residents have reported their 'terror' as masked men raced cars late at night on the playing fields in Winklebury, Basingstoke.

'The fact they have done this on the most used green area in Basingstoke is totally unacceptable'

PHOTOS: Brave participants walk barefoot across burning coals in fundraising firewalk A fundraising firewalk, run by Firewalk UK, was held at Basingstoke Sport and Social Club to raise money for M3 Job Club.

Scary!

Summer reading challenge connecting storytelling and nature Children taking part will have access to a range of books as well as resources and activities.

Sounds fantastic! Have your kids signed up?

Long-standing gadget repair shop relocates in Basingstoke town centre A well-known gadget repair and sales shop in Basingstoke is on the move after more than a decade at its original location.

It has served the community for over 11 years

Popular Basingstoke bar announces changes after 'emotional and difficult time' The Tea Bar in Basingstoke has announced that they will be closing during the daytime as their daytime business ‘never recovered’ since COVID.

Its daytime business ‘never recovered’ since Covid

Road in Basingstoke to be closed for filming A road in Basingstoke will be temporarily shut for filming.

Exciting!

More than 1,000 new homes and primary school plans for the borough revealed Basingstoke’s surrounding areas may be changing as two new planning applications reveal proposals for more than 1,000 new homes, a primary school…

There are also plans for a country park

Police appealing for witnesses after man seen exposing himself in Basingstoke We are appealing for information following an exposure incident in Basingstoke.

He was also taking photographs

’I've tried to be a strong voice for Basingstoke': MP one-year on since historic win Luke Murphy made history in 2024, clutching victory as he was elected the first Labour MP in Basingstoke during the general election on July 4.

Luke Murphy made history in 2024, clutching victory as he was elected the first Labour MP in Basingstoke

Zombie game set in 'smouldering ruins' of Basingstoke to launch on PlayStation 5 'Welcome to Basingstoke' was created by game developers Puppygames, launching to top reviews as a computer game in 2018.

'This game is a celebration of my happy memories living next to the M3 motorway'

New oncology centre to officially open at Basingstoke hospital Greenham Oncology Centre is set to open tomorrow in Dinwoodie Drive, by Basingstoke Hospital.

Countess Mountbatten of Burma will cut the ribbon at the site

Brownie company celebrates 'huge milestone' as it launches on top online supermarket The Homemade Brownie Company was founded by Laura Bland in 2016 after she developed a gluten intolerance, making it hard to find desserts she could…

Laura said she is 'so proud' to share the news

Retirement village with 47 apartments could be built on car dealership site McCarthy Stone submits plans for 47 retirement apartments in Old Basing, Basingstoke, with communal facilities, landscaped gardens, and improved…

Plans have been submitted by McCarthy Stone to redevelop the site

'Queen of the zoo': beloved Marwell amur tiger dies during introduction to male Marwell Zoo's beloved female amur tiger Valentina has died after suffering fatal injuries during an introduction to a new male tiger.

So sad

Controversial car park rules for shopping centre adjusted 'following feedback' Chineham Shopping Centre announced that it would be introducing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras into its car parks on Monday, June…

Chineham Shopping Centre announced that it would be introducing Automatic Number Plate Recognition last month

Tesco issues update on 'unexpected' superstore closure Tesco has issued an update on the unexpected closure of its superstore in Chineham Shopping Centre, Basingstoke.

The team is working to reopen the shop as soon as it can