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The Waterboys will return to Basingstoke in 2025
THE Waterboys will be coming to Basingstoke in 2025. The renowned live performers, known for their evolving musical style, are scheduled to grace The Anvil's stage on May 1, 2025, at 7.30pm. The band, which flourishes in the concert experience
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Plan for new sites to extract sand and gravel in Hampshire objected to
PEOPLE in Hampshire have not welcomed the minerals and waste updated plan, which includes four new sites for the extraction of sand and gravel in the county, some of which have already been refused on appeal. Local authorities are responsible for
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Young singers from VoxFresh shine on Britain's Got Talent
A vocal group with young members from Basingstoke and Newbury impressed the Britain's Got Talent judges, but only now are able to speak of their success. The remarkable voices of VoxFresh completely swept the judges off their feet. The group
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'A changed Basingstoke Labour Party can and will win here again'
CHANGE. A word that has resonated across the doorsteps throughout the recent election campaign. And change we have now got. Basingstoke sees its first-ever Labour MP with Luke Murphy’s resounding defeat of Maria Miller. The wider picture for the parliamentary
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Preschool wins grant thanks to supermarket's community scheme
A BASINGSTOKE preschool has received a significant amount from a supermarket grant. Treasure Island Playgroup, Carpenters Down, has become the proud receiver of Tesco's Community Grant award. The preschool received £1,500 via the supermarket's
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Two major road closures for Basingstoke drivers to avoid over the next fortnight
DRIVERS in and around Basingstoke and Deane will have two National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. One of them is expected to cause moderate delays, with motorists facing a wait of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected
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Basingstoke death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette
THE Basingstoke Gazette published seven death notices last week. Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Slippers and bathmat stolen in burglary
BURGLARS stole slippers and a bathmat, among other household items, from an address in Basingstoke. The incident happened between 8am on Wednesday, July 3 and Saturday, July 6, at an address in Balmoral Court on Alliston Way. Several household
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Pub chain offering free pints for England Euros Semi-Final on one condition
A pub chain will be offering a free pint to customers during England's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday (July 10), but only if a certain event happens. Customers will be able to redeem a free pint at Greene King pubs once
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Parents warned of £120 fines as summer holidays approach
With the summer holidays around the corner, parents have been issued a warning that they could face fines of up to £120. Legal experts have told parents looking to save some money on their summer getaways that taking children out of school early
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Church and school join forces to put on Whitchurch Parish Fete
WHITCHURCH Parish Fete returns on Saturday, July 13, with an even bigger cohort of food stalls, bands, and even a Medieval re-enactment, in a fun day for all the family. This year the fete will take place on the grounds of Whitchurch CofE School
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More missing out on first choice secondary school than a decade ago
AROUND 1,500 prospective secondary school students in Hampshire missed out on their first choice school this year. Since 2014/15, the number of students achieving a place at their first choice has fallen from 95 per cent to 90 per cent in 2024
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Use of force on detainees in Hampshire is not always justified, inspection finds
HAMPSHIRE Constabulary cannot show when use of force against detainees in its custody suites is ‘necessary, justified and proportionate’, government inspectors have found. A report into police custody suites in Hampshire has revealed that the constabulary
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Hampshire village named among Britain's best places to work from home
A VILLAGE in Hampshire with a "good selection of shops" and "great walks" has been named among Britain's best locations to work from home. Overton was included alongside 19 other locations in a list from the Daily Mail, which analysed various criteria
