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More than 90 youngsters from youth theatre staging production of The Jungle Book
THE Corn Exchange's Infant and Junior Youth Theatre takes to the stage from Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4 August to present The Jungle Book, the story of a man cub and his jungle friends. More than 90 young people aged four to 14 will be
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'Bigger and better than ever' community festival celebrates 10th anniversary
A POPULAR festival which brings together the Sherfield community celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier in July. Sherfest was held at Sherfield Park Community Centre on Saturday, July 6, and was ‘bigger and better than ever’. Along with its
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BBC shares statement as Huw Edwards pleads guilty to 'abhorrent' child sex offences
The BBC has said it is "shocked" at former presenter Huw Edwards' "abhorrent behaviour" after he admitted to accessing indecent photographs of children as young as seven. 62-year-old Edwards arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (July
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Go West frontman Peter Cox to perform at The Haymarket
GO West frontman Peter Cox will perform at The Haymarket, Basingstoke on Wednesday, September 18 at 7.30pm. Recognised as the co-writer and frontman of Go West, Cox's career spans more than 40 years. He has crafted hits such as We Close Our
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Man and woman deny defrauding Hook residents of £600k with sports trust scam
A MAN and a woman who have been accused of duping hundreds of thousands of pounds from Hook residents have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. Richard Evans, 40, of Alton Road, South Warnborough, is facing a total of 10 charges of fraud
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Mercedes driver who used mobile phone while driving on the M3 is disqualified
A MERCEDES driver who used a handheld mobile phone while driving on the M3 near Basingstoke has been disqualified from driving. Aaron Sidhu, 34, of Miles Road in Basingstoke, was caught using a mobile phone while driving a Mercedes near Junction
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Five best places to get ice cream in Basingstoke to beat the heat
WITH temperatures soaring, you may be wondering where the best places are to get an ice cream. Fear not, the Gazette has compiled a list of places in our town where you can get everything from sorbets to gelatos, in a cup or a cone. In no particular
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Top industry honours for 'dynamic duo' from Basingstoke care home
TWO nurses from a Basingstoke care home have secured top honours in the South Division Barchester Care Awards. Bianca Garcia and Janet Cook from Ashcombe House, Worting Road, received the Registered Nurse of the Year and the Life Time Achievement
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New water and leisure complex that will replace Aquadrome could open in 2029
There are high hopes that a new water and leisure centre could open by 2029, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has said. Plans for the complex, to replace the Aquadrome, are being prepared ahead of the search for a leisure specialist to design
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Pharmacist warning issued over 'deadly' medicine combinations
A pharmacist and elderly care expert has issued a warning over the potentially 'deadly' medicine combinations to be aware of. A team of experts have urged Brits who take multiple medications to check whether they are suitable to be used together
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Restaurant and cocktail bar closes permanently eight months after opening
A restaurant and cocktail bar has closed just eight months after opening. Vaultz Bar and Restaurant, in the former Lloyds Bank, in Winchester Street, confirmed on their website that they have permanently shut. The venue opened in October
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Budding engineers from Brighton Hill visit F1 factory
A GROUP of budding engineers from Brighton Hill Community School were given the opportunity to visit the Williams F1 Factory, based in Oxfordshire. On Thursday, July 4, the students had the chance to learn about the team’s heritage, sim racing,
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Major improvements to open space including multi-use games area is complete
VISITORS to Whiteditch open space in Oakridge can now enjoy new games and fitness equipment as well as woodland-themed sculptures and totems after a major £390,000 improvement project. The new equipment and improvements, funded by Basingstoke and
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Outnumbered actor and CBeebies presenter to star in Sleeping Beauty at The Anvil
AN OUTNUMBERED star, CBeebies presenter and Mr Stephen from Basil Brush are all part of the cast in this year’s The Anvil pantomime. Martin Dodd for UK Productions and Anvil Arts will present Sleeping Beauty at The Anvil from Thursday, December
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Small cider business to open taproom offering classes and tasting sessions
A COUPLE from Hampshire are looking forward to opening a taproom for their cider business after receiving a grant. Philip and Lucy Lundberg launched Hydes Cyder in 2023 after Philip took up making cider as a hobby. The former sales director
