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Basingstoke Bison stung by Bracknell Bees
THE BASINGSTOKE Bison sliped to second in the English Premier League after a 5-1 loss at Bracknell on Sunday night. The Herd dominated most of the first period, but went in a goal down after Lukas Smital struck. The home side side added a second
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Norovirus sufferers should stay away from Basingstoke hospital's A&E
PEOPLE who think they have the norovirus should stay away from Basingstoke hospital’s accident and emergency department, health chiefs say. Dr John Kitching, clinical director of unscheduled care at the hospital, said: “Norovirus is still very
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Mixed fortunes for volleyball team
THE Basingstoke Lions had a mixed start to 2013 as they lost to Maidenhead, but beat Farnborough. The mixed team began with a very confident start against Maidenhead, but a round of lucky serving shots from the Berkshire side gave them a 18-13
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Basingstoke Half Marathon rated one of the best in country
AN ANNUAL sporting event in Basingstoke has been rated as one of the best in the country. The Destination Basingstoke Shire Half-Marathon, which is only two years old, was given an overall score of 95 per cent from Runner’s World magazine – making
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Schools announce reduced opening hours tomorrow because of snow
SEVERAL schools in the borough have announced today that they will open for reduced hours tomorrow, because of the snow. Manor Field Infant School in Haydn Road, Brighton Hill, will open between 10am and 2.30pm to allow parents, children and staff
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Final hole lip-out costs Justin Rose dear
JUSTIN Rose was left to rue a final hole lip-out as he surrendered a two-shot lead to finish second at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. An excellent opening three rounds left the north Hampshire golfer two shots clear at the start of the final
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Rugby club wants new 60-seat stand
A NEW 60-seat stand proposed for the home of Tadley RFC could lead to more parking difficulties in nearby roads, it is feared. A planning application has been submitted by Roger Moffatt, chairman of Tadley RFC, for a new “demountable” spectators
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National Lottery ticket price to double - what do you think?
THE cost of playing the National Lottery is set to double in the autumn in the first price rise since the game launched in 1994. Camelot, which runs the draw, said the increase for a Lotto line from £1 to £2 will be offset by a rise in prize money
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Danger junction needs attention
Sir.–I am writing because I have not had an answer from the borough council. I wrote to them some months ago asking if there was any scheme to improve the junction at Wellington Terrace and Roman Road. This has to be one of the most hazardous junctions
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Berridge claims indoor crown
SPRINTER Mark Berridge was in top form at the South of England Indoor Championships at the weekend, claiming the area title in the 400metres. The Basingstoke and Mid Hants man travelled to Lee Valley for the championships and enjoyed an excellent
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Urgent need for blood donations
DONATIONS of blood are desperately needed after a recent fall in collections. NHS Blood and Transplant, NHSBT, has issued an urgent appeal for O Rh negative and B Rh negative donors to come forward – preferably in the next week. Jon Latham,
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Keith Chegwin asks Basingstoke to back him in tonight's Dancing on Ice
TV presenter Keith Chegwin is set to skate again tonight in Dancing on Ice. The 56-year-old, who lives in Ashmansworth, narrowly avoided being booted out in the first week after finding himself in the bottom two against Baywatch star Pamela Anderson
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Underpass flooded between Brookvale and town centre
AN underpass leading from Brookvale to Basingstoke town centre has been closed because of flooding. The subway is used by many residents in Brookvale, and students at Basingstoke College of Technology, to get to and from the town centre, but instead
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Croft shocked by England recall
RETURNING England flanker Tom Croft admits his recall to the national squad after an eight-month injury lay-off came as a shock – but his Six Nations participation remains in doubt. The Basingstoke-born Leicester Tigers ace, pictured, suffered
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Enterprise M3’s draft Strategy for Growth up for discussion
ENTERPRISE M3’s draft Strategy for Growth document will be up for discussion at a Hampshire Chamber breakfast meeting on Friday, January 25 from 8pm at Essebourne Manor. Details about the draft can be viewed by visiting enterprisem3.org.uk/strategy-for-growth
