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More than 200 students inspired by science at annual STEM event
MORE than 200 students were inspired by science at the second annual STEM event hosted by EBP South at the National Oceanography Centre. Held on June 26, 24 teams from 17 schools participated in engaging activities. Sponsored by eight businesses
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Basingstoke boy, 12, brings home five medals for Great Britain
A BASINGSTOKE boy has once again brought pride to his community with a stellar performance in Madeira, Portugal last week. Caiden Griffin, 12, from Chineham, secured five medals as he competed for Pentathlon GB and Team GB. This year, Caiden
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Change of use of land and extensions on this week's planning list
THIS is a list of planning applications submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in the week ending Sunday, July 7. 24/01535/OOBC Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) attached to Planning Permission 20/03185/FUL dated 11/11/2021
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Hampshire youth celebrated for Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Awards
THE latest recipients of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award from Hampshire were celebrated at a special event. The 36 recipients attended a ceremony organised by the DoE’s Hampshire Forum where they received special certificates from HM Lord-Lieutenant
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New project at museum to support and increase awareness of the needs of older people
BASINGSTOKE'S Milestones Museum is heading back to the Swinging Sixties with the introduction of a new, 1960s room set that will be used to support and increase awareness of the needs of older members of the community, including those living with dementia
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'I’m looking forward to working with our new representatives'
LAST week made history with the change in government seeing the first Labour Prime Minister in 14 years. The new government has started to set out its stall for change to make communities safer, and my focus is to ensure Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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Capture the moment: We want to see your Euro final fever
Tonight's the night! England takes on Spain in the much-anticipated Euro final, and the excitement is sky-high. Whether you're cheering from the comfort of your home, celebrating with friends and family, or soaking up the atmosphere in your local
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Flashback: Basingstoke's breweries over the decades
MUCH has been mentioned over the years about May’s Brewery in Brook Street, which existed between 1756 and 1966, but Basingstoke had three other breweries in the town. The nearest to the old town centre was on the corner of Winchester Street and
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'Don’t take any unnecessary risks' - 100-year-old shares secret to long life
A 100-year-old Basingstoke resident said the secret to a long life is to avoid taking unnecessary risks. When asked what his secret was to living a long life, Lewis Light said: “Don’t take any unnecessary risks.” The Dashwood Manor care home
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Council's multi-million pound investment boosts Hampshire pothole repairs
A RECORD number of potholes and road defects have been fixed across a 12-month period, according to the latest figures from Hampshire County Council. From April 2023 to April 2024, 180,909 repairs were delivered, marking a 37 per cent increase.
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Meet Peppa Pig this summer at family-friendly Hampshire hotel
A HAMPSHIRE hotel is offering kids the chance to meet one of their favourite characters next month. Children visiting Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, at Dogmersfield Park, Hook, this summer will be delighted to meet Peppa Pig and her brother George
