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Dogs Trust offers advice for dog owners planning a holiday
DOGS Trust Newbury has issued advice for dog owners who plan on taking their pets with them on holiday this summer. The summer getaway period is a peak time for families to enjoy a break and increasingly, owners are choosing to include their dogs
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PHOTOS: Annual Hatch Warren summer festival attracts thousands
ONE of the largest free-entry festivals in Basingstoke attracted thousands of people. This year's Hatch Warren Summer Festival was enjoyed by around 4,000 people on July 13, including Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Cllr Dan Putty, newly elected
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Double delight for Odiham and Greywell in quarter-final victories
THERE was double delight for Odiham and Greywell Cricket Club as their A and B teams both enjoyed quarter-final victories in the past week. The A team beat Andover in the Guy Jewell Cup on Monday evening at May’s Bounty, while the B team won in
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Hot-shot Hallam joins Berkshire Bees as ice hockey pauses in Basingstoke
HOT-SHOT Hallam Wilson one of the Basingstoke Buffalo player coaches last season has joined the Berkshire Bees, after it was announced last week there will be no ice hockey in Basingstoke this winter. Wilson along with Paul Petts guided the Buffalo
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Public consultation to discuss major new solar farm plans
RWE Renewables has put forward proposals for a solar farm on the outskirts of Basingstoke, potentially supplying more than 16,000 homes with clean energy. Hampshire residents have an opportunity to shape these proposals, which are hoped to offset
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'Stop the silliness' - Council leader warns after meeting descends into chaos
THE leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) has called for councillors to 'put the silly politics to one side' after a meeting descended into chaos. Conflict arose at the council meeting on Thursday, July 18 during a discussion on
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Hampshire Olympic hopeful delights primary school children
AN 18-year-old Olympic hopeful visited a Hampshire primary school hoping to inspire the next generation of athletes. Romsey-based runner Annie Mann has ambitions to compete for Team GB at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and was happy to meet
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Drag Race UK star announced as headline act for Basingstoke's first Pride parade
A DRAG Race UK star has been announced as the headliner of Basingstoke’s first Pride event. RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Crystal will make an appearance at Basingstoke’s inaugural Pride parade on Saturday, August 17. The season one contestant
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Calls for council tax reform as Basingstoke residents lose out due to "absurd" system
People in Basingstoke and Deane are losing out due to the "absurd" council tax system, figures suggest. The Institute for Fiscal Studies has called on the Government to reform council tax, which is currently calculated using a property's estimated
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Man, 61, who sexually assaulted child in Basingstoke, jailed for 16 years
A MAN has been jailed for 16 years after he sexually assaulted a child in Basingstoke. Stephen Cooper, 61, of The Drove, Blackfield, assaulted the girl when she was aged between four and six during a two-year period from March 2021 to March 2023
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Burglar smashes through window of Basingstoke couple's nail bar during early hours
A MAN was seen smashing through a window and entering a nail bar during an early morning raid. Five Star Nails, located in Salisbury but owned by Basingstoke couple Emily and Tommy Ho, was burgled in the early hours of Tuesday morning, July 23.
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Doctor warning over 5 'subtle' signs of 'deadly' syndrome that leads to strokes
A Doctor has issued a warning over five 'subtle' signs of Metabolic syndrome - a condition that can lead to heart disease and strokes. Often going undetected, Metabolic syndrome is a serious health issue that is a cluster of conditions. These
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Improvements to maternity services at Hampshire Hospitals recognised
HAMPSHIRE Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed it has formally exited the Maternity Safety Support Programme (MSSP) following significant improvements made to maternity services across the trust. The trust received the view of the National
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Exciting free sports event planned for Basingstoke to encourage people to be active
A FREE event to encourage people to try out sports and activities is being held at a Basingstoke park. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) is hosting Wellbeing Day at War Memorial Park on Saturday, July 27 to encourage people to get active
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Hampshire devolution deal welcomed by county council
The county council leader has reiterated his “optimism” for a devolution deal for Hampshire due to “good” conversations with neighbours. Last week, Southampton City Council leader Cllr Lorna Fielker said that the “once-in-a-generation” devolution
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Vivid tenant left with huge hole in ceiling and constant heating during warm weather
A TENANT who has been left with an enormous hole in his ceiling has accused a housing association of poor quality work, claiming his boiler tank was installed incorrectly. Shaun Miles said he has suffered constant problems at his home in Wilmott
