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Basingstoke men stole cash collected for teenage girl at her mother's funeral
TWO Basingstoke men have been sentenced to suspended jail terms for stealing money collected for a teenage girl at her mother’s funeral. Louis Moroncini and Jordan Moore took £700 from a drawer in Marianna Turner’s bedroom, after they went to her
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Hundreds of street lights to be replaced in Tadley
THE streets of Tadley should be better lit by the summer as contractors for Hampshire County Council replace hundreds of street lights with more up-to-date lamps. Much of the lighting is more than 30 years old and will be replaced with the latest
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Train timetable to return to normal tomorrow
TRAINS will return to normal from tomorrow, following a reduced timetable during the snow. South West Trains has announced that all lines will reopen, with trains calling at all stations, although some trains may have fewer coaches than normal,
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New police chief for Hampshire Constabulary unveiled
THE preferred candidate to be Hampshire’s new chief constable has been announced. Simon Hayes, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, has selected Andy Marsh to replace current police boss Alex Marshall, who will leave at the end of this
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Former Lord Wandsworth pupil becomes Royal Marine
A WELL man has completed 60 weeks of gruelling training and physically demanding tests of endurance to become a Royal Marines Commando. Lieutenant Thomas Scott, who attended Lord Wandsworth College, Long Sutton, passed out at the Commando Training
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Le Fondre wants Reading to enjoy more away day wins
READING matchwinner Adam Le Fondre believes that Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Newcastle United can be a springboard to more wins away from the Madejski Stadium. The victory at St James’ Park was Reading’s first on the road this season and Le Fondre
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Community spirit on show during the snow says council leader
BOROUGH council leader Clive Sanders has praised council staff and the community for rallying together during the snowy conditions. Up to four inches of snow blanketed the borough on Friday and over the weekend. More than 50 schools were shut
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Nellie Stein celebrates her 100th birthday
A SPRIGHTLY great-grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday with family, friends and a bit of a singalong. Nellie Stein, who was born and raised in the East End of London, said that always looking on the bright side of life was behind her longevity
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Rose wilts in the desert
JUSTIN Rose was left to ponder what might have been after surrendering a two-shot lead on the final day of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. The north Hampshire golfing ace had at least a share of the lead on the first three days and went into
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The Phantom of the Opera finally arrives at Southampton's Mayflower this week
CAMERON Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success The Phantom of the Opera arrives at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre on Wednesday as part of its national tour. The production stars Earl Carpenter
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HMV vouchers can be used in stores from tomororw
GIFT cars for troubled high street chain HMV can be used in stores from tomorrow. The DVD and music shop went into administration last week, and stores stopped accepting vouchers. But today, the joint administrators have announced that customers
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Gang targets ticket machine at Hook railway station
A GANG has targeted ticket machines at railway stations, including one at Hook. The incident at Hook railway station in Station Road, took place on Monday, December 17 last year, and left £9,500 worth of damage. Detectives from the British
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Allotment holders in Oakley will not move plots
ALLOTMENT holders in Oakley are declining to move their vegetable patches. As previously reported in The Gazette, Oakley Parish Council was approached by the Malshanger Estate, from which it leases the Station Road allotments, offering the use
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Explore the rich potential of modern tapestry at new Willis Museum exhibition
AN EXCITING exhibition celebrating the rich heritage of Dovecot Studios and their continuing influence on innovative contemporary weaving practice is currently showing at The Willis Museum in Basingstoke. Over the last century, Edinburgh based
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Live music courtesy of Blues at the Rock this week
BAR Rock in Basingstoke present the very first Blues Night at the Rock this week. Enjoy live music from Johnny Marvel’s Blues Groove, bringing with them a dynamite RnB stage show guaranteed to rock the house; and “put some greasy glide in your
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Thanks so much from Lions Club
Sir.–The Basingstoke Lions Club would like to thank the shoppers of Basingstoke, who donated so generously to our collection prior to Christmas. The appeal at Basing Linden Market, The Malls, Homebase, Co-op Winklebury, and the Chineham shopping centre
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Cute Kids pictures being taken in Festival Place today
BABIES, toddlers and youngsters from in and around Basingstoke will be lining up to have their pictures taken today – and one of them will be crowned as the Cute Kids 2013 winner. Gazette Newspapers, Festival Place and Fraser Portraits have again
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Pensioner verbally abused disabled man on a bus
POLICE are hunting for witnesses after a pensioner verbally abused a disabled man on a bus. The incident happened on a number three bus on Thursday, January 17, as the bus was being driven along New Road towards Winchester Road in Basingstoke.
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Snow decimates sporting weekend
HEAVY snow and freezing conditions played havoc with the sporting calendar over the weekend, forcing many games to be cancelled. With the Camrose laying beneath a blanket of snow several inches thick, Saturday’s game between Basingstoke Town and
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Plan to build homes on a former pub site in Whitchurch could change
A PLAN to build homes on a former pub site in Whitchurch could be amended. Box Space Limited, which has permission to build five homes on the former Harvest Home site in Winchester Road, made the application to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
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Wand Week to take place at Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter
A SPECIAL Wand Week will take place at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter next month. This event will invite visitors to delve into the world of wand making, spell casting and wizarding duels, and special effects and choreography
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See The Amazing Adventures of Pinocchio tonight in Basingstoke's Central Studio
STRANGEFACE bring The Amazing Adventures of Pinocchio to Central Studio at QMC tonight, January 21, at 7pm. This extraordinary mix of puppets, masks, live music and song, suitable for ages five and above, is a tale of wild mischief and temptation
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Magna Carta play commissioned ahead of 800th anniversary
A PLAY about events that led to the most significant constitutional document ever drafted - according to Lord Denning - has been commissioned in support of the official commemoration of the Magna Carta 800th anniversary in 2015. Playwright Steve
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Boundary row over Red Lion Lane in Overton continues
THE owners of a new home, which has been the subject of a planning battle, say they are fed up of an ongoing wrangle over where their property has been built. The matter of 43 Red Lion Lane in Overton was discussed again by Overton Parish Council
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Vaughan Collins earns An Honest Crust as an artisan baker
A FORMER engineer, sailing instructor and carpenter has launched a new business as an artisan baker. Vaughan Collins began his working life on the construction of the Channel Tunnel and then at Heathrow Airport, before five summers of teaching
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Petunia and the Vipers, fresh from a triumphant BBC radio performance, arrive in Basingstoke this week
PETUNIA & The Vipers, who are coming to The Forge at The Anvil on Saturday, January 26, made a huge impact when they played 'live' on BBC Radio 3's World on 3 programme broadcast from Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday night. And you can
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Smith treble guides Oakley to big table tennis win
DAVE Smith scored a superb treble, dropping just one game, as he helped Basingstoke and District Table Tennis League Division Three leaders Oakley B beat Aldworth D 9-1. Aldworth’s only point was scored by Simon Parker, who defeated Ron Draper
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New Southampton manager faces tough first game
MAURICIO Pochettino will take his seat in the Southampton dugout for the first time tonight, as Saints look to continue their good run of form against high-flying Everton (kick-off 8pm). The 40-year-old former Espanyol manager took over as Saints
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Plans to cut environment and transport budget will be decided tomorrow
PLANS to cut Hampshire’s budget for the environment and transport will be decided upon tomorrow. Councillor Mel Kendal, executive member for environment and transport for Hampshire County Council, will decide on the two per cent cut at decision
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New beauty salon open for business in Brookvale
A ONE-time corporate film make-up artist has teamed up with her daughter to start a new business venture. Petra Read, whose high standards and a keen eye for detail has seen her work for the likes of BMW and IBM, and her daughter Charis have opened
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Full list of school opening hours today
MORE than 20 schools in the borough have taken the decision to open late this morning, to allow staff time to clear away snow. A blanket of snow is still covering the town today, and with temperatures below freezing, forecasters predict it could
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Fun House graded as "good" by Ofsted
A PRE-school and after-school club has been graded as “good” by Ofsted. Fun House, in Whitney Road, on Daneshill Industrial Estate, Basingstoke, was visited by inspectors on November 21. The report said: “Children are happy, settled and at
