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Green Town, Green Borough: We can do it
BIG changes come from lots of small steps – that’s the driving philosophy behind an organisation determined to make Basingstoke one of the greenest places in the country. The Basingstoke Community Energy Fund Society, created by the Basingstoke
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Deal done for Basing View revamp
AN AMBITIOUS plan to revamp the Basing View business park has taken a major step forward as the borough council has officially announced a development partner to spearhead the project. Muse Developments has entered into development agreements with
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VIDEO - Rugby ace Tom Croft talks about his return from injury
Kingsclere's Tom Croft talks about his recall to the England squad after eight months out with a neck injury.
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Film location promotion reels in £3m for Hampshire
A SCHEME which aims to attract film crews to Hampshire by finding scenic locations, delivered an estimated £3m boost to the county’s economy in 2012. Film Hampshire is part of Hampshire County Council’s economic development office, and offers a
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First snow of the year
The carpet of snow this morning may have caused one or two problems for travellers, but it had its fans. Here are some pictures taken by Gazette photographer Sarah Gaunt. The forecast is for the occasional shower and a frosty night.
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Victory over promotion rivals delights 'Stoke coach
BASINGSTOKE RFC gave their hopes of promotion from London One South a major boost with a vital victory over Chichester. Freddie Gleadowe touched down twice and there was also a try for Gareth Kelly as ’Stoke produced an outstanding team performance
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Kempshott and South Ham schools to attempt world record
PUPILS at two Basingstoke schools are hoping to help break a world record next month. Pupils at Kempshott Infant School, in Old Down Close, and Park View Infant School, in Pinkerton Road, will take part in SignHealth’s charity event on February
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Red Riding Hood panto on its way to Alton's Assembly Rooms next month
CHEER up the new year by coming to see Adventures of Red Riding Hood at the Alton Assembly Rooms next month. The performance of this one-off show, a co-production from the Derek Grant Organisation and Alton Town Council, will take place on Sunday
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Hugh Jackman talks about his Golden Globe-winning turn playing Jean Valjean in Les Miserables
Wolverine's Hugh Jackman replaces one pair of sideburns for another in a movie adaptation of the smash-hit musical Les Miserables. He talks to Susan Griffin about tackling the role of a lifetime. IF you've been known to lather up and enjoy a good
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Keep seafaring memories alive
Sir.–Have any of your readers ever served on board any of the light fleet carriers, HMS Bulwark, HMS Albion, or HMS Centaur? Our association, the HMS Bulwark Albion Centaur Association, is open to anyone who served at any time of these ships.
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D-Day for Wonderland's later hours bid
THE BOSSES of Basingstoke nightclub Wonderland will today find out if they can extend its opening hours. The Festival Place venue has applied to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to extend its opening times until 4.30am on Saturdays and Sundays
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Honda Insight driver killed in collision
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision on the A327 at Eversley Cross near Yateley on Friday. The incident happened at approximately 11.50pm as the black Honda Insight, which was travelling north on the carriageway, left
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Bristow praises in-form Town
BASINGSTOKE Town manager Jason Bristow was full of praise for his side after watching them come from behind to win for the third game running. Visiting Staines Town took a 13th minute lead at the Camrose on Saturday – but Basingstoke hit back.
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Plans to turn Old Basing barn into home
A BARN in Old Basing, which used to be a saddlery, could be turned into a home. The building, in The Street, has been vacant since August 2008 when the saddlery moved on after being there since 1979. The applicants, A M Stratton, D T Stratton
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Chineham bike heroes raise £25,000
CHINEHAM based IT firm Micro-P raised more than £25,000 for north Hampshire children’s hospice Naomi House. The company’s 10 directors raised the cash with a 65-mile bike ride around the Isle of Wight. The final cheque of £25,934 was presented
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Six business people have been shortlisted for the Gazette's LBA competition
A SHORTLIST of six candidates has been selected to pitch to the judges of this year’s Local Business Accelerators competition – and whoever wins will be in line to get some great advice and support from two local experts. Nick Parker, managing