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After a morning of showers, the sun was shining on Basingstoke this afternoon (Thursday, May 6) as residents across the borough took to the polls for a bumper day of elections. People have been voting in Basingstoke’s 18 different wards, as well as for Hampshire County Council and Police and Crime Commissioner roles. But voting has looked a little different this year, with limited numbers allowed in each polling station, masks mandatory, and even the preference that voters bring their own pen or pencil in order to comply with coronavirus guidance. The Gazette visited the town centre...

Here are a few planning applications advertised by the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council this week. 21/01048/HSE Erection of part two storey, part single storey rear extension following demolition of single storey brick lean-to. Minor internal alterations at 2 Park Corner Lee Farm Road Herriard. 21/01049/LBC Erection of part two storey, part single storey rear extension following demolition of single storey brick lean-to. Minor internal alterations at 2 Park Corner Lee Farm Road Herriard. Reason: Proposal affecting a Listed Building. 21/01000/HSE Rear single storey extension, in...

London movers have driven up prices in some commuter belt villages by 10pc year-on-year The pandemic has revolutionised homebuyers' priorities. In this new series, we have found the best places to relocate to for a hybrid commute, working between home and a London office. First, we looked at where to buy with a budget of £300,000, £500,000 and £700,000. Now, here's what you can get for £1m Clive Moon, of Savills estate agents in Farnham, Surrey, said: "The higher the value of the property, the more likely the buyer is to be London-based." Savills has analysed property prices in villa...

These are the most popular restaurants in Basingstoke, according to TripAdvisor BASINGSTOKE residents are blessed with an abundance of top brasseries, restaurants and eateries right on their doorstep, with many of them offering takeout. But where exactly are the highest ranking places to get your takeaway, according to TripAdvisor? You may be surprised by the results. The following places that made it into the top ten all received at least 4 stars each, with dozens of high-scoring reviews. But which one gets your vote? Please note that the restuarants are ranked by TripAdvisor. Some...

In a poll last week hundreds of you had your say. The results might come as a bit of a surprise. A whopping 30 per cent of people say the North Basingstoke area is the best place to live. Readers think Tadley, Bramley, Sherfield, the Sherbornes and Chineham rank top of the property list. But second, third, fourth and fifth place were close with only a handful of votes between each place. Coming in second with 19 per cent is Central Basingstoke with areas such as Black Dam, Eastrop, Kings Furlong, Viables South Ham and West Ham. A close third place was taken by South Basingstoke ...