The Perils of the Brighton Hill Roundabout in Basingstoke

The Brighton Hill Roundabout in Basingstoke has become a hot topic of discussion since its completion in December 2023. Despite the £20 million investment and two years of construction, many drivers and driving instructors have labeled it as "dangerous" and "confusing."

Confusing Road Signs and Markings
One of the main criticisms of the roundabout is the confusing road signs and markings. Drivers have reported that the signs are unclear, making

Man arrested after reports of theft from cars in Basingstoke

Officers investigating a number of theft from car incidents in Basingstoke have arrested a man.

Police received reports that 22 vehicles had been accessed in various parts of the town between 22 January and 7 February.

Items were stolen from some of the cars, while others were damaged.

Some of the locations included Kingsclere Road, St Michael's Road, Messner Street, Rossetti Close, Barbel Avenue, The Rushes, Camberry Close, Gainsborough

Street exhibition to commemorate 50 years of Basingstoke and Deane

anniversary of the creation of the district we all know as Basingstoke and Deane gives us a great opportunity to celebrate what makes our borough so fantastic.

“I want to thank everyone who has worked with us and shared their stories and memories of how the borough has evolved. They really bring to life what a strong sense of community we are lucky to have here in Basingstoke and Deane.”

“We hope everyone enjoys these fascinating stories

Opening the door for more community services to restart in South Ham

important the services and activities run by Westside Community Association are to the local community. We have been doing everything we can to explore opportunities for temporary space in the heart of South Ham to support them to restart more activities for residents of all ages.

“The purchase of this building provides a unique space to provide these life changing activities in a central and accessible location. We are working closely with

Man, 41, arrested on suspicion of drug offence in Basingstoke

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a drug offence following a proactive stop in Basingstoke yesterday.

Officers from the Priority Crime Team carried out plain-clothed patrols in various parts of the town on Sunday 9 February.

They spotted suspicious activity linked to a Hyundai car at around 12pm and followed it before it came to a natural stop on Baird Avenue. The driver attempted to flee the scene, but he was detained by officers.

Following

Basingstoke Ice Rink Update

It’s been an exciting few weeks in the progression of the rink. Most of the inside of the building, including the barrier, which has been completely stripped, as well as the removal of sound and lighting, and the foil thermal sheeting from the inner ceiling have been cleared.

Designs for the front end of the building, including the reception area, skate hire, and servery, have been submitted for consideration. There are some preliminary checks

Devolution and local government reorganisation

On Wednesday 5 February, the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced that Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (referred to by the government as Hampshire and the Solent) has been accepted onto the Government's Devolution Priority Programme (DPP) as a fast-track to delivering devolution for the area.

Devolution is the transfer of powers and funding from national to local government. It ensures that decisions are made closer to the local people,

Man arrested on suspicion of stealing a quad bike and poaching

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rural crime offences following a suspected poaching incident in north Hampshire.

Police were called at 10.23pm on Thursday 6 February to a report that quad bikes were being driven around a field containing crops and livestock between Hartley Wespall and Rotherwick.

Officers tracked the group, with the support from colleagues at the National Police Air Service, across fields towards Riseley, and later on

Light trail set to illuminate Basingstoke town centre this February

The trail finishes with a neon light tunnel, standing four metres tall and spanning over 40 metres, offering a unique photo opportunity to remember this magical evening.

Cabinet Member for Sports, Leisure and Culture Cllr Kerry Morrow said: “We are delighted to bring back the popular Let’s Glow event as a magical experience for the whole family to enjoy this February half-term.

“This year’s event promises to be even more spectacular

Land sale to create new affordable homes proposed

More new affordable homes could be built in South Ham if Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council agrees to sell land it owns to a housing provider.

The council’s decision-making Cabinet will consider proposals to transfer a small parcel of land it owns at the Camrose Stadium, in Western Way, to SNG.

If proposals are approved by the Cabinet at a meeting next Tuesday (11 February), the council would sell this section of land to SNG to allow the

Jane Austen and VE Day 80 to be celebrated at Mayor’s spring concert

Local musicians are set to take to the stage in Basingstoke to the mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth in nearby Steventon and the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane’s spring concert will take place at The Anvil on Saturday 1 March at 7.30pm showcasing local singers and musicians including the Basingstoke Festival of Choirs, Basingstoke Gospel Choir, Hatch Warren Infant School and the Heritage Light

Thousands of new trees taking root throughout the borough

New trees that will provide food and shelter for native wildlife are now taking root in gardens throughout the borough after more than 1,500 residents collected free saplings in the Tree-mendous Giveaway.

Launched last autumn by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hampshire Forest Partnership, the giveaway offered residents the chance to get up to two free trees to plant in their gardens to help nurture wildlife and absorb carbon to tackle

Shoplifter handed Criminal Behaviour Order in Basingstoke

A shoplifter has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following persistent offending in Basingstoke.

Stacie Campbell, 31, of Castle Road, Basingstoke, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates Court yesterday (30 January) and was handed the CBO, which will last for two years.

Magistrates were provided with evidential documents by police detailing her offending, including a report that perfume worth £134 had been stolen from Superdrug on 16

Two men arrested as part of burglary investigation in Winchester, Basingstoke and Alton

Two men have been arrested as part of a burglary investigation in the Winchester, Basingstoke and Alton areas.

Officers received reports of six recent burglaries, which are believed to be linked:

A burglary at an address on Mount Pleasant, Kings Worthy, between 8.45am and 3.15pm on 21 January. A search was conducted of the property and jewellery was stolen.

A burglary at an address on Goring Field, Winchester, between 3pm and 7.30pm on 21

Man, 42, arrested after officers find drugs and knife in Basingstoke

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug and knife offences following a proactive stop in Basingstoke yesterday.

Officers were on patrol when they noticed suspicious activity linked to a grey Hyundai car on Greenkeepers Avenue at around 4pm on 27 January.

Following a search, officers located suspected Class A drugs, a zombie knife, digital scales and £115 in cash. All items, including a mobile phone, were seized.

A 42-year-old man from

Man, 30, charged with attempted robbery in Basingstoke

A man has been charged with attempted robbery following an incident in Basingstoke.

Police were called to a report that a staff member at Betfred on London Street had been threatened by a man who demanded cash from the till on Monday 20 January. Nothing was stolen.

Officers carried out a number of enquiries and made an arrest on Thursday 23 January.

Richard Hiscock, 30, of Attwood Close, Basingstoke, has since been charged with attempted

Two men jailed for a combined total of 24 years for blackmail incident in Basingstoke

Two men have been jailed for a combined total of 24 years after they blackmailed a man and forced him to hand over £1,800 in Basingstoke.

Tony Berridge, 40, of Landseer Close, Basingstoke, and Callum Smith, 32, of Stocker Close, Basingstoke, were both jailed for 12 years at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday 23 January.

The court heard the pair blackmailed the victim, a man in his 70s, and made him transfer £1,500 into an account on 21 March

Man, 19, jailed for more than three years following serious assault in Basingstoke

A teenager has been jailed for more than three years after a man was stabbed in Basingstoke.

Officers were called to a report that a man had been attacked by a group of men on Churchill Way at around 6.40pm on Saturday 13 January last year.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries.

Officers launched an investigation and arrested three men in connection with the incident. Two men were

Man, 46, charged with shoplifting in Basingstoke

A man has been charged with shoplifting in Basingstoke.

Police were called yesterday (23 January) to a report of a shoplifting incident at Tesco Express near Festival Place.

It was reported that alcohol worth £12 had been stolen. Officers attended the scene and made an arrest.

Stuart Johnston, 46, of no fixed abode, has been charged with theft from a shop.

He is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court today.

Man, 30, arrested following attempted robbery in Basingstoke

A man has been arrested following reports of an attempted robbery incident in Basingstoke.

Police were called to a report that a staff member at Betfred on London Street had been threatened by a man who demanded cash from the till on Monday 20 January.

It was reported that another person then entered the store and the man left. Nothing was stolen.

We then received a report that a man had attempted to steal steaks from M&S in Festival Place

Man, 37, arrested after attempted theft of car incident in Basingstoke

A man has been arrested after officers received reports of an attempted theft of a car in Basingstoke this morning.

We were called at 2.30am today (23 January) to a report that a man had gained access to a BMW in the Buckskin area.

Officers attended the scene and a 37-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested on suspicion of attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

He remains in custody while our enquiries continue

Log Burner Fire Breaks out in North Hampshire Home

Firefighters responded to a house fire in Plastow Green, North Hampshire at approximately 4am this morning.

Over 50 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, which engulfed the roof of the property. Crews worked diligently, employing jets and hose reels to bring the fire under control.

At its peak, the operation involved eight fire engines, two water carriers, and a range of specialised vehicles. Thanks to their coordinated efforts, the

Man arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following foot chase in Basingstoke

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following a foot chase in Basingstoke last night.

Officers were on patrol when they noticed suspicious activity linked to a silver Volkswagen Polo on the A30 near Hatch Warren at around 8.30pm on 21 January.

The vehicle was driven into Alderney Avenue and police signalled for the car to stop. The driver then decamped from the vehicle and a short foot chase ensued.

Officers caught up with

Have your say on local nature reserve plans

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is asking people for their views on its plans to designate Little Pen Wood as a local nature reserve.

People and local interest groups are being encouraged to have their say before midnight on Friday 28 February on the proposal to give the site the status that will help to manage and enhance its special features.

Local nature reserves are places with wildlife or geological features that are of special interest

Criminals dealt crushing blow as seized e-scooters and electric motorcycles destroyed

More than 100 vehicles have been crushed by police in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the first year of the force’s crackdown on the illegal use of e-scooters, e-motorbikes and more.

The illegal use of privately owned, powered, two-wheel vehicles such as e-scooters and off-road electric motorcycles is an issue which has been a blight on many of our communities in recent years.

This growing issue has also seen a rise in these vehicles being

Man, 58, charged with arson following incident in Basingstoke

A man has been charged with arson following an incident in Basingstoke.

We were called to reports of a small fire at an address on Tortuga Walk at around 2.30am on Sunday 19 January.

Officers attended the scene and extinguished the fire. A man was arrested inside the property.

Barry Thomas, 58, of Tortuga Walk, Basingstoke, has since been charged with arson and criminal damage to property valued under £5,000.

He is due to appear at Basingstoke

Man, 36, charged with racially aggravated criminal damage in Basingstoke

Officers investigating reports of racially aggravated criminal damage in Basingstoke have charged a man.

Police were called to reports that a number of shop windows had been smashed on Winchester Street, London Street and Market Place between 11.15pm and 11.30pm on Sunday 12 January.

Officers launched an investigation and arrested a man on Saturday 18 January.

Daniel Harris, 36, of no fixed abode, has since been charged with three counts

Eastrop Park canopy to be removed

The canopy in Eastrop Park will be removed later this month as it has reached the end of its life and needs to be taken down.

Once removed, it will provide a new larger open space that will be available to use, and we will work with groups to support their performances to continue in the future.

A replacement canopy or new performance space will be explored as part of plans to rejuvenate Eastrop Park for residents and visitors to enjoy. These

Two men charged and three other people arrested as officers investigate Class A drugs supply in Basingstoke

Officers investigating reports of Class A drugs supply in Basingstoke have charged two men and arrested three other people.

It comes after officers attended a property on Montserrat Road on Wednesday 15 January and found more than 2,500 wraps of suspected Class A drugs and £900 in cash.

Officers also found £3,800 in cash following a search of a property on Alders Close on the same day.

Four men and a woman were arrested and two of the men

Man sentenced for ‘disgusting’ fly-tip

A man who fly-tipped enough waste to block a road in a rural area of Basingstoke and Deane has been given a suspended prison sentence plus rehabilitation activity days and unpaid work.

Mark Henry Bates of Mansell Close, Windsor, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court for sentencing on Friday 10 January, having pleaded guilty to the fly-tipping offence at an earlier hearing held in September last year.

During this hearing, Basingstoke and

Man, 34, charged with shoplifting in Basingstoke

A man has been charged with shoplifting in Basingstoke.

We received reports that food items worth £629 had been stolen from Co-op on Broadmere Road in Beggarwood between 18 November and 15 January.

Officers launched an investigation and arrested a man.

Charlie Downham, 34, of Wentworth Crescent, Basingstoke, has now been charged with 10 counts of theft from a shop.

He is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court today (16 January).

Man, 33, jailed for more than three years after assaulting woman in her Basingstoke home

A man has been jailed for more than three years after he stormed into a woman’s home and assaulted her in Basingstoke.

Dermot Ryan, 33, of Basingstoke Road, Micheldever, used force when entering a property in Crown Heights on Alencon Link on 6 March last year.

He pushed and punched a woman, who was known to him, and left her with injuries to her head and eye. Ryan was armed with a sharp-pointed nail at the time of the assault.

Winchester

Witness appeal following serious collision on A303 near Popham Services

Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision on the A303 near Popham Services.

Officers were called at 2.06pm yesterday (13 January) to a collision involving two HGV lorries on the westbound carriageway.

One of the drivers, a man in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital to receive treatment. The other driver was not injured.

The A303 was closed for several hours while

Borough to remember victims of genocide on Holocaust Memorial Day

The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane will lead a short service to remember the victims of the Holocaust and other acts of genocide, later this month.

The annual Holocaust Memorial Day service marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. The service will remember those who suffered and died, as well as those still living who have

Man arrested on suspicion of arson following car fire reports in Basingstoke and Hook

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after officers received recent reports of car fires in Basingstoke and Hook.

Officers launched an investigation after receiving reports that 14 vehicles had been set on fire in the west part of Basingstoke since Sunday 10 November.

They also received a report that a car had been set on fire on Memorial Road in Hook on 29 December.

Officers launched an investigation and carried out a number of

Cars seized after dangerous driving at gatherings in Hampshire

Officers investigating unauthorised car meets in Hampshire have seized four cars this week as part of our enquiries.

The investigations follow two meets which happened on Saturday 28 December, last year, and on Saturday 4 January.

A pink BMW M140I has been seized in relation to the meet in December, after it was alleged to have been seen drifting and driving dangerously in Portsmouth. A 23-year-old man in Southampton has attended a voluntary interview

Two men arrested after officers find suspected Class A drugs in Basingstoke

Two men have been arrested after officers found suspected Class A drugs following a proactive stop in Basingstoke yesterday.

Officers were patrolling the Oakridge area when they noticed suspicious behaviour linked to a Mercedes car on Cherry Tree Walk at around 1.20pm on Thursday 9 January.

Following a search of the vehicle, officers found suspected Class A drugs in a coat pocket.

A 30-year-old man from Enfield and a 26-year-old man from

Officers release footage and image of man as part of car fire investigation

Officers investigating recent reports of car fires in Basingstoke have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak with.

The man, who has been described as being slim, was wearing a tracksuit and was walking a small dog.

A man matching that description was seen at Cleaver Road (21/11/2024) and Attwood Close (25/12/2024) following reports of car fires in those areas. Please view a short video on the Basingstoke Cops Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/BasingstokeCops/videos/1300886264381872

The

Witness appeal following suspicious incident near Basingstoke

Basingstoke Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of a suspicious incident in Vyne Park near Basingstoke.

Officers received a report that a man had followed a young girl near the park on Doric Avenue at around 4pm on Thursday 2 January.

The girl, who felt in fear, then met her father and the man left the scene.

The man has been described as being black and of big, muscular build. He was wearing a navy blue

Witness appeal following assault in Basingstoke

Basingstoke Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of an assault in Basingstoke.

Officers received a report that a man and woman, both in their 20s, were assaulted on Wessex Close, near to the junction of Culver Road, at around 12.30am on Wednesday 1 January.

The man suffered a serious shoulder injury while the woman suffered injuries to her jaw, nose and teeth.

Since this was reported to us, officers have been

Dog Watch

Dog Watch is an initiative that encourages dog walkers to be pro-active and vigilant in their area whilst out walking their dogs. This is because they are often the first people out and about in the mornings, and the last ones out at night. They are then able to report any unusual observations, suspicious activity or anti-social behaviour back to the relevant authority.

Crime types include (but is not limited to):
Suspicious activity / vehicles
Graffiti

Christmas tree recycling

Christmas tree recycling drop-off points will be available from Saturday 28 December 2024 to Friday 31 January 2025 for residents to recycle their real trees once the decorations are down.

Avenue Nurseries, The Avenue, Lasham, GU34 5SU
Basingstoke Garden Centre, North Waltham, RG25 2DJ
Boat House, Eastrop Park, Basingstoke, RG21 4QE
Brighton Hill Sports Pavilion, Gershwin Road, Basingstoke, RG22 4LD
Burghclere Sports Club, Harts Lane, Burghclere,

Witness appeal after suspicious incident in Basingstoke

Officers in Basingstoke are investigating after a man found an Airtag taped to the underside of his car.

The device was found yesterday (December 20) taped to the Mitsubishi.

Further enquiries have found a rider on a motorbike with no registration number visible approached the vehicle in Trinity Way between 4.30pm and 5.30pm the same day, after the Airtag had been found.

As part of our ongoing investigation, officers are keen to hear from

Rink repair programme agreed to keep ice in Basingstoke

Major refurbishment work is set to begin at Basingstoke’s ice rink following Nice Leisure Limited taking over ownership of the long-term lease.

The move will bring in the investment needed to secure the future of ice in Basingstoke through the programme of repairs needed to the ice pad and upgrading of the rink facilities, led by the Planet Ice brand, as the operator, and funded by Nice Leisure Limited.

The announcement comes after Basingstoke

Bin collections over the holiday period

Christmas can mean extra rubbish. Therefore, for the first collection after Christmas only we will collect extra rubbish sacks left by your black/grey bin.

We also collect extra recycling too. As long as it is inside a clear bin liner we can collect:
tins
cans
plastic bottles
aerosols
paper and card
In dry weather you can leave extra cardboard next to your recycling bin. Please ensure it is flattened and no bigger than 1m x 1m.

Wrapping

Proposals to relocate facilities at Basingstoke Golf Centre to be considered

The borough’s flagship sports complex is being proposed as an option to relocate facilities currently on offer at Basingstoke Golf Centre, if a new indoor water park resort is built on the land the facility currently sits on.

Recognising the importance of the activities provided at Basingstoke Golf Centre, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has been investigating options for land it owns that could provide a good location for the replacement

Man, 29, jailed after raping child in Basingstoke

A man has today been jailed for more than 10 years after he raped a child in Basingstoke.

Declan Westwell, 29, of no fixed abode, raped the teenage girl – who was not known to him – in the Oakridge area on Wednesday 8 May this year.

Following a fast-paced investigation, Westwell was identified and arrested. He was subsequently charged with raping a girl aged 13, and remanded in custody.

He denied the offence but was found guilty following