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Hey Duggee, Paw Patrol and Bluey coming to Birdworld this summer
BELOVED children's characters including Hey Duggee, Paw Patrol, Bluey and Paddington Bear are coming to Birdworld for a special event this summer. Children visiting Birdworld will soon have the opportunity to meet their heroes, as the UK’s largest
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World's smallest festival is back with line-up featuring Dame Gladiators and live DJs
THE smallest Festival in the World will return for its fourth year to Proteus Creation Space in Basingstoke this weekend. Families can kickstart their summer with a festival like no other, featuring all the best bits of a festival in under two
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One in five South East England residents witness online animal abuse, data claims
ONE person in every five in the south east of England has seen someone harm an animal online, new data from the RSPCA suggests. Reports about online animal abuse to the charity look set to reach a four-year peak. The data forms part of RSPCA
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GP surgery rated 'good' by healthcare watchdog after concerns about 'responsiveness'
A BASINGSTOKE GP surgery has been graded as ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection. Crown Heights Medical Centre, in Alencon Link, in the town centre, was visited by the healthcare watchdog between May 22 and June 5
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Junior school unveils Secret Garden to nurture mindfulness in children
AN ODIHAM junior school now boasts a Secret Garden for its pupils, a vision brought to life by headteacher Sarah McGillivray. Since September 2022, Mrs McGillivray, of Mayhill Junior School, aimed to provide a tranquil environment for the children
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Silk mill rated as one of top attractions in the world thanks to hard working team
A HAMPSHIRE mill has been rated in the top 10 per cent of attractions across the world. Whitchurch Silk Mill has retained its Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024, which means it has earned positive reviews and ratings over the past year
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Women fighting for pension justice urge new government to commit to compensation
A GROUP of women campaigning for compensation after they were affected by changes to the state pension age are urging the new government to support them. WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) have asked the new government to commit to
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Day-by-day forecast with Basingstoke set for 30C and sunshine this week
BASINGSTOKE is set for a blast of 30C heat this week after what feels like endless days of grey, wet, and gloomy weather. Soon we will hopefully reach for the sun cream and fans as we bask in 30C temperatures and glorious sunshine. Unfortunately
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CCTV image released by police after £1,600 worth of alcohol stolen from supermarket
CCTV images of three men police would like to speak with have been released after £1,600 worth of alcohol was stolen from a supermarket. Hampshire Constabulary received a report of shoplifting at Sainsbury’s in Hook at around 5pm on Thursday, June
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BMW driver charged with knife offence after police pull him over at Popham Services
A BMW driver has been charged after he was pulled over by police who found a knife inside the vehicle. James Nicholls, 20, of no fixed abode, has been charged with possessing a knife blade in a public place and failing to provide a specimen for
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All 11 water firms in England and Wales to face major probe over sewage spills
Ofwat is set to probe all 11 water firms in England and Wales as part of an investigation into sewage spills. It will be looking into whether their sewage treatment works are polluting the environment. Ofwat initially opened this investigation
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The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays
Are you looking for ideas to get you out of the house in the summer holidays and where you can treat the kids to a nice meal without breaking the bank? From supermarket giants like Asda and Tesco to hotel chain Premier Inn or pizza restaurant Purezza
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Ice hockey players celebrated for season success at annual awards
THE Basingstoke Junior Ice Hockey Club and Basingstoke Buffalo held its annual awards last weekend at the Irish Centre. Cam Buckle was a double winner for Buffalo as he picked up the best forward and coaches’ player trophies. Popular forward
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Basingstoke charity secures £19.5k grant to support older locals
BASINGSTOKE NeighbourCare secured a grant of £19,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund to help more older locals. Funds will enhance older residents' quality of life, enabling them to continue living in their homes longer. The charity
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Hampshire junior doctors shine at annual awards ceremony
JUNIOR doctors from across Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust were celebrated at an annual awards ceremony. The event took place on Thursday, July 10, and included awards Aspiring Leader and Caring Colleague categories, were a chance to acknowledge
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Fitness club announces opening of new site in Basingstoke
A FITNESS club has announced the opening of a new site in Basingstoke. Working in partnership with Bourne Education Trust, Lifestyle Fitness has taken over the management of the Everest Sports Centre, at Everest Community Academy, in Popley.
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Famed explorer presents 'mad, bad, and dangerous' exploits in Anvil show
FAMED British explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE, is to visit Basingstoke with tales of his daring exploits. The event, titled Mad, Bad, and Dangerous, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17 at The Anvil, and will take the audience beyond his record-breaking
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Weekend Premier League action disrupted by heavy rainfall
Eight ECB Southern Premier League matches were abandoned due to rain this weekend, while one was resolved as a winning draw. In the ECB Premier division, Alton registered a respectable score of 270-5, thanks to considerable innings from Rolfs (
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Energy company announces £3m fund for low carbon technology
An energy company has opened applications for a £3m Powering Communities to Net Zero (PCNZ) fund. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' (SSEN) initiative aims to bolster resilience measures in the neighborhoods it serves while promoting the
