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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · 2d

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

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…

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · 2d

Planning officers labelled the units as ‘visually intrusive’

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…

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · 2d

It has been closed since November 2024

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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Sep 10

Brilliant!

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…

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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…

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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'.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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.,

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Sep 9

Residents are invited to have their say

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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Sep 9

It has nearly hit its target

'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…

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 25

What a shame

Costa Coffee in Rooksdown, Basingstoke, has closed until further notice.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 25

Not a long wait now!

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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 23

How annoying

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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

'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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 21

Scary!

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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 21

Sounds fantastic! Have your kids signed up?

Summer reading challenge connecting storytelling and nature

Children taking part will have access to a range of books as well as resources and activities.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 21

It has served the community for over 11 years

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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 17

Its daytime business ‘never recovered’ since Covid

The Tea Bar in Basingstoke has announced that they will be closing during the daytime as their daytime business ‘never recovered’ since COVID.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 17

Exciting!

Road in Basingstoke to be closed for filming

A road in Basingstoke will be temporarily shut for filming.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 17

There are also plans for a country park

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…

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 3

He was also taking photographs

Police appealing for witnesses after man seen exposing himself in Basingstoke

We are appealing for information following an exposure incident in Basingstoke.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

’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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

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.

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Basingstoke Gazette @basingstokegazette.bsky.social · Jul 2

Countess Mountbatten of Burma will cut the ribbon at the site

New oncology centre to officially open at Basingstoke hospital

Greenham Oncology Centre is set to open tomorrow in Dinwoodie Drive, by Basingstoke Hospital.

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