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'It’s time for Luke Murphy to demand the delivery of our new hospital, as promised'
AS A local councillor, I am deeply disappointed with Basingstoke’s new MP, Luke Murphy, and the new Labour government’s reversal on their promises regarding our new hospital for Basingstoke. During the election campaign, Keir Starmer visited our town
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Surplus food initiative feeds more than 5,000 Hampshire households
A PARTNERSHIP is battling food waste and distributing surplus produce to those in need. Hampshire County Council, housing provider VIVID, and food rescue charity UKHarvest are collaborating on the initiative, funded by £63,500 from the council's
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'It’s important to remember that you don’t need a trophy to feel like a winner'
Mark Jones is partnerships manager at Destination Basingstoke. He has worked in Basingstoke for 27 years, including 13 years as editor of the Gazette and eight years as director of communications and fundraising at Ark Cancer Charity. WHAT does
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Man who drove car while disqualified jailed for flagrant disregard for court order
A BASINGSTOKE man who drove a car while disqualified has been jailed for flagrant disregard for court orders. Paul Cooper, 55, of St Peters Road in Basingstoke, drove a motor vehicle on Abbey Road on July 12 while disqualified from holding or obtaining
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Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin to bring UK tour to Basingstoke
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin is bringing his new show to Basingstoke next year. The six-time Italian Champion in Latin and Ballroom dance will perform at The Anvil on Saturday, March 15. He embarks on his first solo UK and Ireland
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Riverside pub reopens under leadership of expert chef and sommelier
A POPULAR pub has reopened in Hook under the ownership of a chef with experience in Michelin-Starred kitchens and a sommelier. The Crooked Billet, situated on the River Whitewater, opened its doors on July 13 to the delight of residents. The
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Two arrests after police officer hurt in protest
Two people have been arrested after a police officer was injured in a protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Hampshire. Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed the men have been arrested, following a peaceful protest which turned violent
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PHOTOS: Hundreds take part in first ever 5k colour run for hospital charity
Thousands of pounds have been raised after hundreds took part in the first 5k colour fun for a hospital charity. On Saturday, August 3, nearly 300 people from across Hampshire headed to Harewood Forest near Andover to get covered in paint and
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Two men arrested following Aldershot hotel protest
TWO men who are believed to have been involved in a violent protest in Aldershot have been arrested. A protest took place outside the Potters International Hotel on Wednesday, July 31, and as with previous protests at this site, the majority of
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'Thank you for your support': Community café announces plans to close
A COMMUNITY café in Basingstoke has announced that it is planning to close for good. The Orchard Community Café opened in White Hart Lane in June 2021. Now, three years after it first opened, the business has announced it will shut in October
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Cyclist taken to hospital following incident on road near Basingstoke
A MAN has been taken to hospital following a crash near Basingstoke. The incident took place on the A339 southbound, causing the road to be blocked. A339 #Basingstoke - BLOCKED southbound at B3046 Farleigh Rd due to an incident, delays
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Camera Club members share their 'summer joy' photography
OUR camera club members have been out and about capturing summer joy this month. While we may not have had the brightest start to summer, our camera club members have spent July capturing the joyous moments they've found on camera. As the weather
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Best and worst GP surgeries in Basingstoke - as rated by patients
BASINGSTOKE'S best and worst GP surgeries, according to patients, have been revealed following a survey. Every year, the NHS surveys patients across the country, who are asked to give their opinions on their practice on a range of different topics
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Thousands attended free outdoor events as part of Basingstoke Festival
MORE than 12,000 people attended free family-friendly outdoor arts events as part of Basingstoke Festival this year, and now people are being asked their views. The Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council-run festival, which took place at various
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Teacher gives up 25-year career in education to travel the world on cruise ships
A TEACHER has given up his 25-year career to become a travel vlogger, sharing tricks and tips from cruises around the world. Jamie Robins, 49, left education in July after finding success sharing his holidays with the world on YouTube.
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Compton and Anda become the latest to move from The Buffalo
BASINGSTOKE Buffalo’s Sam Compton and Scott Anda are the latest players to find a new club for this season, after the Herd announced they would sit out the 2024/25 campaign. The very experienced defenceman Compton will join the Solent Devils 2,
