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Cyber security to take centre stage at upcoming business talk
CYBER security will be the focus of the third 2024 Destination Basingstoke Ambassador Community (DBAC) event. It follows a successful series that has already featured Money Matters and Artificial Intelligence discussions. The event will be
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Charity golf day invites enthusiasts to tee off for a good cause
KEEN and novice golfers are invited to take part in a charity golf dog in aid of Sebastian's Action Trust. The event at Tylney Park Golf Club, Rotherwick, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, with funds raised going to the charity. Registration
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100 temporary car parking spaces created to support businesses
ADDITIONAL parking has been created in Basing View as part of the council’s work to support businesses and attract new companies to the borough. Following feedback from businesses based at Basing View, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has
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Residents demand nature recovery as new solar farm proposed
RESIDENTS are urging a company behind new solar farm plans to work with them to 'bring the best outcome for nature'. RWE Renewables UK Ltd has announced plans to build the solar farm on two parcels of land - one in Pamber End and the second just
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Farm shop chain with stores in Hampshire in the running for national award
A CHAIN of farm shops, with branches in Hampshire and Berkshire, has been nominated as a finalist for a national business award. Cobbs, a multi-site farm shop and food hall operator, is up for the Lloyds Bank Small to Medium Sized Business of the
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Council introduces 'Life's Better by Bike' website to promote cycling
HAMPSHIRE County Council is encouraging residents to cycle more by launching a 'one-stop-shop' website for cycling information, from journey planning to bikeability courses. Key details of infrastructure investments, like the new cycle link between
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Two more men charged after protests in Aldershot turn violent
POLICE have charged two more men with violent disorder following a protest in Aldershot. Today (Saturday, August 10), the following two men were charged with violent disorder: Jamie Lee Turvey, 34, of Montgomery Road in Farnborough, and Alby Brannan
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Message from police chief to communities across Hampshire after violence
A SENIOR police officer has moved to reassure Hampshire communities after a week of unrest and violence. Deputy Chief Constable Sam de Reya released the following message to residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the light of the protests
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Conservative leadership hopeful meets fellow members in Basingstoke
A CONSERVATIVE leader hopeful has met with Tory members in Basingstoke. Conservative Party leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat MP met Conservative Party members from across the county in Basingstoke on Friday, August 9 as part of his tour of local
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Five people charged with violent disorder after protest in Hampshire town
Five men have been charged with violent disorder following a protest in Aldershot during which a police officer was injured. Police were called to the demonstration outside the Potters International Hotel in the Hampshire town on July 31. A
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Eastrop Park paddling pool makes a splashing return after flash flood
THE popular paddling pool at Eastrop Park will reopen today (Saturday, August 10) at midday. The pool was forced to close again following a flash flood on Thursday, August 1, just after reopening from earlier maintenance work. "Our teams have
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Flashback: Basingstoke's first female mayor Cllr Edith Alice Weston
BETWEEN 1993 and today, Basingstoke Heritage Society has put up 23 blue plaques as well as two interpretation signs, most of them within the central town area. Our next project will be a blue plaque to note a significant figure in the life of the
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Henry kicks off epic 14,000-mile solo cycling journey across the world
A FORMER Sherfield School pupil has embarked on an immense solo 14,000-mile cycling journey around the world. Henry Morris began his mammoth ride on Thursday, August 1, from van and camper repair centre Fix Auto UK, in Edison Road, Basingstoke
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Basingstoke man disqualified for three years for driving under the influence of drugs
A BASINGSTOKE drug driver has been disqualified for three years for driving a motor vehicle under the influence of benzoylecgonine. Ashley Young, 41, of Braddock Court, pleaded guilty to driving a silver Volkswagen on Winchester Road on January
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'I am determined to drive down the age demographic of Rotary Club'
I am determined to drive down the age demographic of Rotary Club, to give Rotary Club a new identity that reflects the changing dynamics of today’s world. A new Rotary that shares the same ideals with Rotary International, is endorsed and will be chartered
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Tesco marks milestone with 220 million meals donated to charity
TESCO has celebrated reaching a milestone of donating 220 million meals to those in need, thanking the Basingstoke community for their support. This feat is part of the supermarket's 12-year partnership with food charity FareShare, through its
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Owner's dream comes true as new cafe opens in Winklebury
A NEW cafe has opened its doors in Winklebury, completing a dream come true for one of its owners. Leanne Pentlow and Kerry Duggan have opened L & K Cafe, next to The Winkle, in Winklebury Way. Leanne was approached by her friend who owns The
