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Acclaimed tribute band coming to Basingstoke for anniversary show
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (277+ words) An acclaimed tribute band is gearing up to mark a special anniversary with a performance in Basingstoke." T. Rextasy, famed for their performances honouring Marc Bolan and T. Rex, will celebrate 50 years of the hit song I Love to Boogie on Friday,…...
Jessica Anderson targeting LA 2028 Olympics after mentally challenging injury setback
1+ week, 1+ day ago (608+ words) Jessica Anderson has Olympic dreams having defied her own expectations and recovered from a broken foot to remain on track for Los Angeles 2028. The 32-year-old from Broadstairs will be aiming to pull on Team GB colours when flag football makes…...
Amy Winehouse Band Back to Black 20th Anniversary show
1+ week, 3+ day ago (445+ words) The Amy Winehouse Band is hitting the road once again to pay tribute to the musical legend. Long-time collaborators of the late singer, The Amy Winehouse Band will perform at The Anvil in Basingstoke on March 19, 2027 as part of a…...
MPs urged to examine "systemic failings Murrell exploited" to embezzle "400, 000
1+ week, 5+ day ago (665+ words) A Westminster committee is being urged to investigate the "wider institutional questions" arising from Peter Murrell embezzling more than "400, 000 from the SNP. Shadow Scottish secretary Andrew Bowie said with First Minister John Swinney refusing to support an independent inquiry into…...
Phoebe, 18, aiming to become youngest woman to run length of UK
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (533+ words) An 18-year-old is aiming to become the youngest woman to run the length of Britain. Phoebe, a sixth form student from Lord Wandsworth College near Hook, will begin the challenge from John O'Groats to Land's End just days after finishing…...
Award for counselling team with boxing gym working with Basingstoke schools
2+ week, 1+ day ago (327+ words) A TEAM of counsellors offering support to Basingstoke schools were declared winners of the Health and Wellbeing category at the A Place to be Proud of Awards. Quince Counselling were finalists at the awards in 2025 and in the 12 months since…...
Dinosaurs to take over popular family attraction this half term
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (456+ words) Dinosaurs are coming to life at a popular family attraction. Birdworld will host prehistoric-themed fun during the May half-term, running from May 23 to May 31. The 'Meet the Dinosaurs!' event in Farnham explores the link between modern birds and their ancient…...
Singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old girl to death to silence her, prosecutors say
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (889+ words) Prosecutors have said US singer D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times before dismembering her body using chainsaws in his garage. The Los Angeles County district attorney's office provided the first detailed allegations of the killing in…...
Lithium battery causes fire in garage
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (140+ words) A lithium battery caused a fire in a garage in Kempshott. Firefighters from Basingstoke, Winchester and St Mary's attended a fire in a detached garage at a house on The Limes, Kempshott at 4. 30pm on April 14. The fire service said: "Crews…...
I couldn't believe it' " hairdresser's shock at Hairdresser of the Year nomination
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (347+ words) A hairdresser has shared her surprise at being shortlisted for an award that celebrates standout talent in Basingstoke. Sue Compton, at Twiggy's Salon in Tadley, has been named a finalist in the Basingstoke Gazette's Hairdresser of the Year 2026 competition, which…...