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West Green House Opera to feature 'Falstaff' and 'Suor Angelica' in July
THIS July, West Green House Opera in Hartley Wintney presents a study in contrasts featuring Falstaff and Suor Angelica. On Sunday, July 21, audiences can enjoy Falstaff, a character renowned from Shakespeare's plays, an ardent knight known for
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Builders merchant receives Employer of the Year at business awards
A BUILDERS merchant which has a branch in Tadley is celebrating winning the Employer of the Year title. Elliotts Builders Merchant won the category at the Solent 250 Business Awards which took place on June 18, recognising the achievements of
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Basingstoke man performed sex act on sleeping victim in Plymouth hotel
A FORMER Basingstoke man has been jailed for committing sexual offences following a night out in Plymouth. Dean Newton, of Basingstoke at the time but now of Scotland, committed the offences in a hotel room following a night out in Plymouth in
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Hampshire motorway services named the best for parking spaces in the UK
A Hampshire motorway service station has ranked as the best motorway services for parking spaces in the whole of the UK. The Welcome Break Services at Fleet has an enormous 730 spots, which is 14 more than the nearest competitor. Cobham was
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'Ring Road residents rattled by racing and unreasonable noise'
I READ with interest your article on the ‘Dispersal order for areas of Basingstoke’ and in particular the quote from the inspector at Surrey Police. We live in close proximity of the Ring Road and have done so for the last 28 years. Road traffic
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Lavender fields in Hampshire make the perfect place for a picture or family gathering
A VAST sea of purple in the Hampshire countryside has been attracting visitors from all over. The rise of Instagram and Tiktok, and the search for perfect backdrops, has given an unlikely boost to a farm near Alton. The Lavender Fields at
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Team raises £6,800 for children and dementia charities
A GROUP of workers from Gi Group successfully completed the 3 Peaks Challenge, continuing their annual tradition of charity fundraising. This event marked their second year of supporting Dementia UK and Well Child through the challenging 30-mile
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Three cars broken into at hiking spot as police warn walkers
POLICE are warning walkers to be vigilant after a spate of car break-ins at a beauty spot in the area. On Saturday, July 13, three vehicles were targeted by thieves in Watership Down near Kingsclere. The incidents reportedly occurred while
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Hampshire residents face near-50 per cent hike in water bills
Residents across Hampshire will face a near 50 per cent increase in their bills over the next five years. Southern Water has been given permission to increase bills by 44 per cent – or £183. The increase was approved by regulator Ofwat on Thursday
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Bus company slammed for cutting services to Hampshire college
A HAMPSHIRE bus company has been criticised for cutting services to a college from rural parts of the county. Stagecoach recently announced that, from September, it is axing a raft of routes to Peter Symonds College in Winchester. The bus
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Dog field with new name and management to host open day
A DOG field, which has a new name and new management, is opening its gates to pooches and their owners. T&T Pet Field and Café, at Laverstoke Park Farm, is hosting an open day on Tuesday, July 16, with plenty of activities for both dogs and
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Free summer band concerts return to Eastrop Park starting from this weekend
BASINGSTOKE residents can look forward to a summer filled with free music in the surroundings of Eastrop Park. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's popular Summer Bands programme returns this year, offering a series of performances by local
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31 of the best photos from the INSPIRE Business Awards 2024
BUSINESSES from across Basingstoke and Deane celebrated success at an awards evening at Oakley Hall. The INSPIRE Business Awards for the first time solely honoured companies and businesspeople in the borough during the gala ceremony on Thursday
