Police seized over £45m of cannabis in Hampshire. Eleven warrants were executed, leading to multiple arrests. Hampshire Police Seize Over £45 Million in Cannabis Bust Police seized cannabis worth over £45 million during a national operation. This operation targeted organized crime groups growing cannabis. Officers executed eleven warrants in Hampshire, searching homes suspected of growing…
The Malls in Basingstoke spread joy with a week of random acts of kindness, surprising over 530 shoppers. Kindness Week at The Malls Basingstoke Brings Joy to Shoppers The Malls center in Basingstoke had a kindness event. It lasted a whole week in February, starting on the 17th and ending on the 21st. The Malls’…
Romeo Cummins, jailed for horrific sex crimes, requested a review for early release, causing distress to his victims. Basingstoke Rapist Romeo Cummins Seeks Prison Release Review Romeo Cummins went to jail in 2016. He admitted to sex crimes against five women. His sentence became a life sentence later on appeal. Cummins, who is 54, lived…
A woman was grabbed by the neck and assaulted in Buckskin, Basingstoke. Police seek witnesses and video footage. A woman was grabbed by the neck and assaulted in Buckskin, Basingstoke. Police seek witnesses and video footage. Woman Attacked in Buckskin Basingstoke Neck Grabbed by Assailant Woman Attacked in Buckskin Basingstoke Neck Grabbed by Assailant Okay,…
Beloved Paddington Bear statue in Newbury damaged; two men from Basingstoke arrested for theft and criminal damage. Paddington Statue Damaged in Newbury: Two Arrested for Theft The Paddington Bear statue got damaged. This happened in Northbrook Street. The damage occurred early Sunday, after 2 a.m. Someone then stole a broken piece. Police arrested two men,…
Two men arrested for theft and criminal damage after the Paddington Bear statue was stolen in Newbury, and thankfully recovered. Paddington Bear Statue Theft Two Arrested in Newbury Incident Hey, listen to this crazy story! The Paddington Bear statue got stolen. It was sitting on a bench on Northbrook Street. This statue came from Michael…
Beloved Paddington statue stolen from Newbury’s Northbrook Street is recovered; two arrested for theft and damage. Paddington Statue Recovered, Arrests Made After Newbury Theft Hey, guess what happened in Newbury! Someone stole the Paddington statue! Two guys are now in police custody after being arrested for theft and damage. They are both 22 years old…
Council approves using land sale funds to boost football investment in Basingstoke. A majority voted in favor. Camrose Land Sale Proceeds to Fund Football in Basingstoke The council decided something important: they will sell their stadium land to developers SNG. This happened at a meeting on February 11. SNG bought most of the land earlier,…
Councillors slam budget proposals citing concerns about rising sports fees and parking costs amid community needs. Basingstoke Budget Plans Criticized by Councillors After Debate The Basingstoke council met on February 27th. They discussed changes to their budget. The changes included raising sports facility costs. Some town parking could lose its free first hour. Also, parking…
Cladding repairs are finally progressing on the Alencon Link high-rise, offering a measure of relief to residents after long delays. Crown Heights Building: Cladding Repairs Underway After Delays Barry Walker posted photos. The photos showed scaffolding on a tall apartment building. This building stands on Alencon Link. The photos appeared in the Basingstoke Gazette Camera…