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'We need to be prepared' - Basingstoke MP responds to violent disorder across country
BASINGSTOKE’S MP Luke Murphy said he has reached out to vulnerable communities in the town regarding concerns over disorder which has swept the country. Speaking to the Gazette regarding unrest in various towns and cities which began after three
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M3 and A303: Road closures for Basingstoke drivers to be aware of
DRIVERS in and around Basingstoke and Deane will have five National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And one of them is expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing a wait of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest
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High street boost on the horizon for small businesses in Hampshire
A MAJOR uplift is on the horizon for small businesses on South Coast high streets. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has proposed a new set of measures to boost local growth and trade. Unveiled on Monday, August 5, the package of initiatives
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Basingstoke Buffalo forwards make big moves ahead of 2024/25 season break
BASINGSTOKE Buffalo forwards Paul Petts, Janne Virtanen and Cam Buckle have all joined new clubs as the Herd sit out the 2024/25 campaign. Petts was one of the Buffs' player/coaches last season, guiding them to play-off glory. He has now joined
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Heavy rainfall in Hampshire 'overwhelmed' drainage systems says council
HAMPSHIRE County Council has said it 'make every effort to keep road drainage clear' but flash flooding on Thursday, August 1 'overwhelmed' systems. High amounts of rainfall across Basingstoke caused heavy disruption last week, with roads closed
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Hampshire hospitals employ advanced tech to battle air pollution
HAMPSHIRE Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are to combat air pollution at its Basingstoke and Winchester sites. The trust will utilise an emissions monitoring platform run, this technology will provide real-time insights into pollution sources at
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Alice Lovett clinches County Ladies Singles title at National Bowls Finals
HAVING qualified, in the Junior Singles and Junior Pairs, to represent Hampshire, at the Aviva National Bowls Finals, Oakley’s Alice Lovett has added the County Ladies Singles title to her burgeoning list of successes. Playing against Janet Ballard
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Minor injuries reported in crash between car and motorbike
Police were called to a crash in Basingstoke on Wednesday, August 7. The incident, involving a car and a motorbike, occurred by King of Wessex pub in Winchester Road at around 8am. Emergency services attended the scene, and fortunately, the
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Basingstoke's Ben cruises into 800m semi-finals with first place in heat
Basingstoke and Mid Hants star Ben Pattison has taken a confident first step towards Olympic glory, comfortably winning his heat in the 800m at the Olympics in Paris on Wednesday, August 7. The 22-year-old, who secured a gold medal at the British
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PHOTOS: Plenty of success at Basingstoke Academy of Dancing
THERE has been plenty to celebrate at Basingstoke Academy of Dancing, with medal wins and successful shows. Superstar dancers Katy Webber, 17, and Dariana Clima, 15, last week, won gold at the All England Dance Finals for their tap duet. The
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'I'm so fed up': Man with disabilities left in cold waters during off-peak hours
A DISABLED man has been left without a constant supply of hot water for three months, forcing him to rely on a kettle for taking showers or pay for 'high' peak tariff. Joe Weston, a tenant of Sovereign Network Group Housing Association, who has
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Visitors flock to huge artificial beach near Basingstoke with 'higher cleanliness'
A LEISURE attraction has found the perfect solution to concerns over water quality at the seaside by opening an artificial beach, which it says has higher cleanliness standards. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park, in Newbury Road, Headley, has reported
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Popular Basingstoke pub up for sale after being empty for nine months
A BASINGSTOKE pub which closed permanently last year to the dismay of customers has now been put up for sale. The Beacon, in South Ham, shut its doors for the last time in November, announcing its closure on the pub's Facebook page. The pub
