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Charity donates more than £1,000 to help buy Oliver, 4, a special bike
A BASINGSTOKE charity has donated more than £1,000 towards buying a special red trike for a ‘determined’ four-year-old. Oliver was born 10 weeks early with hydrocephalus, two types of spina bifida, fixed talipes (also known as ‘club feet’) and
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New tip for Basingstoke and licensing waste disposal firms among plans to crack down on fly-tipping
People running waste disposal companies could need to register with the council in a bid to crack down on fly-tipping. The idea was widely supported in a debate between council candidates last night on the impact of fly-tipping. The scheme, according
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The two places in Basingstoke region that have more the three Covid cases
There were only two areas in Basingstoke and Deane that saw more than three new Covid cases in the week leading to April 16, latest figures have revealed. Popley saw five new cases, while Kingsclere & Heath End saw three new cases during the seven-day
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Basingstoke man jailed for 12 years for sexually abusing a child in hide and seek game
A Basingstoke man has been sent to prison after he was found guilty of sexually abusing children. David Morison Barker was convicted by a jury of five counts of indecent assault of a child. He was found not guilty of one count and no verdict
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Further Education college in Hook moves into brand new premises
HOOK's first Further Education college has opened its brand new premises this week. Young people at Inclusion College moved to their new look premises as part of an expansion of the post-16 provision by specialist education provider Inclusion Hampshire
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Beggarwood campervan fire overnight was 'suspicious' - police
Police have said that a campervan fire in Beggarwood last night was suspicious. Five fire engines were called out to the blaze on Old Beggarwood Lane just before 3.45am on Thursday (April 22). There were no injuries, but it did spread to the
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The seventeen borough councillors that will stand down next month
Residents across the borough are preparing to go to the polls in all out borough council elections. Unlike usual elections in Basingstoke, all 60 councillors will be resigning their seats, with most going back to the polls seeking re-election.
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Countryside charity launches weekly litter picks - and needs new volunteers
A HAMPSHIRE countryside charity is launching new weekly litter picks to help tackle the problem of litter in the roadside verges of Hampshire - and is seeking new volunteers. CPRE Hampshire is running the scheme with the support of local volunteers
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Basingstoke young people complete fire service training programme with The Prince's Trust
A GROUP of young people from Basingstoke are among those who have recently completed a 12-week training programme with the fire service in conjunction with The Prince's Trust. The free 12-week course is available for 16-25-year-olds who are unemployed
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The ‘nightmare’ 95-mile diversion and how to avoid it
Drivers in Whitchurch face a 95-mile diversion if they follow official routes mapped by Hampshire County Council. Carriageway surface repairs due to take place on Priory Lane, near Whitchurch, on June 28 until June 30, require the road to close
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Hook and Newnham thrash Basingstoke
Kieran Thomson and Harry Robson hit centuries as Hook & Newnham Basics went on an early season run rampage heavily defeating arch-rivals Basingstoke & North Hants and Liphook & Ripsley in the process. Thomson hit his first hundred in eight seasons
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Five star Row off the mark in Hampshire Invitational Cup
Hartley Wintney travelled to Squirrel Lane in the hope of picking up some nuts in the form of three points to start their Hampshire Invitation Cup group schedule off. A two minute silence was observed before the match - against Cove - to respect
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Talbot’s treble secures Slough success
BASINGSTOKE Bison forward Sam Talbot, on loan to the Slough Jets, netted his second hat-trick of the season last weekend. This helped the Berkshire outfit to a 7-4 win over the visiting Haringey Huskies in their Ruggedstock Cup opener. Talbot
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Whitchurch former mayor Ken Clark shares life story as he turns 95
Ken Clark turns 95 tomorrow (Friday). For the former Whitchurch mayor, it has been a “very happy life” – a lifetime of joy and adventure spent along with his wife Irene. But this birthday will be different for the former Navy man. Ken doesn
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PICTURES: Aftermath of crash involving a BMW and Vauxhall on Winchester Road
Shocking pictures show the aftermath of a serious collision that took place in Basingstoke yesterday evening. Police were called to the scene of a serious collision on Winchester Road, near where the road meets Sarum Hill at just before 10pm yesterday
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Winchester Road reopen after BMW and Astra crash
WINCHESTER Road has reopened following a serious crash yesterday evening. Police were called to the scene of the collision on Winchester Road, near where the road meets Sarum Hill at just before 10pm yesterday evening (April 21). Police are
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Entry opens for 5km running festival around Basingstoke
DESTINATION Basingstoke has launched entry to the popular running race around the town centre, the Croudace Festival 5. It is due to take place at 8.30am on Sunday, May 23. The 5k race is open to runners over the age of 13 and places are limited
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Beggarwood campervan fire spread to roof of house
A CAMPERVAN fire spread to the roof space of a nearby home in Beggarwood in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, April 22). Crews from Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Odiham and Overton were called to Old Beggarwood Lane at 3.43am and found a campervan
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Basingstoke pensioner threatened with bailiffs after mystery man receives parking fine
A BASINGSTOKE pensioner has been threatened with having her possessions seized after someone she has never met received a parking fine at St Michael’s Retail Park. The woman, who wished not to be named, has never even driven to the retail park before