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Barbecue, pizza, auction and more at free charity colour run this month
A FREE, festival featuring food, a fun run and more is being thrown by two young business owners from Basingstoke, to raise money for charity. Entrepreneurs Tyler Bradley and George Metzger, both 22, were born and raised in Basingstoke and will
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Watercress Line gears up for summer with children's TV favourites
THE Watercress Line is offering several summer events to keep children entertained during the long school holidays. The popular railway's programme includes visits from beloved children’s characters Bluey and Bingo, as well as the return of Thomas
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'Do not approach' residents urged to stay away from stray dog near A30
BASINGSTOKE residents are being urged by the council to not approach a stray dog in Beggarwood. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has asked residents to not approach or chase a stray dog spotted near the A30 in Beggarwood. The council
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Two men from Basingstoke arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
TWO men from Basingstoke have been arrested by police in relation to sexual offences against children. Hampshire Constabulary confirmed that officers arrested a 26-year-old man from Basingstoke on suspicion of attempting to arrange / facilitate
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Nursery praised by Ofsted for strong social and emotional focus
A NURSERY in Basingstoke has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for its "extremely strong focus on children's developing social and emotional skills". Milly's Nursery School based at Brighton Hill Community Association in Gershwin Court, has been
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Family support charity celebrates 25 years of supporting families
FAMILY support organisation Daybreak, is commemorating its 25th year helping families across the south of England. The charity is inviting former families, staff, and volunteers to share their stories as part of a year-long celebration. Founded
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'Thriving café culture' hopes for Top of Town as plans revealed to transform area
PLANS to ‘breathe new life’ into Basingstoke’s Top of Town have been announced, with the hope of transforming the area. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has announced an action plan to ‘kick-start the rejuvenation’ of the Top of Town area
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Father-son duo claim victory at prestigious golf event
FATHER and son duo, Lance and Charlie Forster, from Basingstoke Golf Club, won the Antlers 36-hole Scratch Foursomes Medal event. The prestigious competition, on Sunday, July 7, was held at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club in Richmond. The Forster
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North Waltham resident secures three European gold medals
NORTH Waltham resident, Travis Moore, has clinched three European gold medals. The former Basingstoke & Deane Junior Sportsman of the Year finalist, Moore represented Team GB in the European Biathle/Triathle and Laser Run Championships 2024, held
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Rain stops play again in cricket trophy ties as first-round clash postponed again
RAIN stopped play in this week’s Guy Jewell Cup and Cyril Thompson Trophy games. For the second time this summer Stratfield Turgis and Rotherwick first round clash in the Cyril Thompson Trophy was postponed. The sides will hope it is third
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Large contingent from Basingstoke club compete in track and field championships
BASINGSTOKE and Mid Hants provided nine talented athletes for the 70 strong Hampshire team to take part in the 93rd Track and Field Championships in Birmingham. The Hampshire athletes, along with one athlete representing Somerset set off for Birmingham
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Basingstoke & North Hants advance to cup quarter-finals
BASINGSTOKE & North Hants advanced to the Southern Premier League T20 Cup quarter-finals. Brad Neal starred in a seven-run win over South Wilts in a rain shortened affair at Bemerton. Neal was top scorer with 46 runs and took two wickets, aiding
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Man, 21, charged after he was found with Class A drugs and more than £400 in cash
A MAN has been charged after officers found Class A drugs and more than £400 in cash during a proactive patrol in Basingstoke. Officers stopped a man in Upper Sherborne Road in January and found Class A drugs, two phones and £429.51 in cash.
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Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager saying its time for 'new chapter'
Gareth Southgate has quit his role as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday (July 16) morning. The decision
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Man jailed for stealing chocolate and assaulting police officer
A MAN who assaulted a police officer after he stole chocolate and £101 worth of sun cream has been jailed. Jack Harris, 28, of no fixed abode, has been jailed for shoplifting and assaulting a police officer in Basingstoke. He stole chocolate
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Sub-postmasters in Basingstoke to be contacted as part of Horizon scandal inquiry
UP TO 16,000 people are to be contacted this week by researchers commissioned by the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry as part of evidence gathering for its final phase, looking at current practice and procedure at the Post Office. Every current sub-postmaster
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Traffic lights out on busy Basingstoke roundabout
DRIVERS are urged to be careful this morning as a number of traffic lights have stopped working in Basingstoke. At the time of writing, on Tuesday, July 16, the traffic lights on the A33 Crockford Roundabout, (Red Man Roundabout), are not working
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Post Office closes 'unexpectedly' after postmaster resigns
A BASINGSTOKE Post Office has closed unexpectedly following the resignation of the postmaster. Customers of Kingsmill Post Office, in Anstey Close, Cranbourne, were informed that it would close on Thursday, June 18 after the postmaster resigned
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'I'm really excited' - gift shop to be taken over by new owner after 16 years
THE owner of a Basingstoke gift shop has said she is 'really excited' for the shop to be run by a new owner as she leaves after 16 and a half years. Alison Clement opened Alison's Wonderland in January 2008 after working in catering. The 59-year-old
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Thief stole razor blades and alcohol worth hundreds from supermarkets
A THIEF who stole razor blades and alcohol from shops in Hook has been told to complete unpaid work. George Pattinson, of Castle Road, Basingstoke, stole from a stole from two supermarkets in the town on four different days. On December 20,
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Golfers invited to take part in golf day to raise money for hospice
KEEN golfers are invited to take part in a golf day later this year to raise vital money for a Basingstoke hospice. St Michael’s Hospice is holding the event on Friday, September 13, at Test Valley Golf Club, Overton. Teams of four are invited
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Hampshire cricketer secures permanent move to Glamorgan
A HAMPSHIRE cricketer has made his loan move to Glamorgan permanent. Hampshire Cricket confirmed on Monday, July 15 that bowler Mason Crane has signed a permanent contract with Glamorgan. This has come after Crane has spent the current season loan
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Author launching debut novel with special Basingstoke event
AN AUTHOR who has recently been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is launching his debut novel with a special event in Basingstoke. Stephen Ross' The Candlemaker's Affair is mostly set in Basingstoke and will be launched at The White Hart
