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Demand for volunteers grows at leading Hampshire charity
Age Concern Hampshire, a leading charity for the elderly, is seeking volunteer support as demand for their services increases. The organisation, which looks to enhance the quality of life for older residents, has opportunities across a variety
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Thomas the Tank Engine is the star of surprise event
THOMAS and Friends are returning to Hampshire's Watercress Line later this month. The popular children's characters will be at Ropley Station from August 21 to August 25. The Day Out with Thomas: The Bubble Tour will allow youngsters to ride
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Talented artist hosts exhibition to raise money for cancer charity
A BASINGSTOKE artist has raised money for the Ark Cancer Charity by selling his paintings. Neil Jepson last week held exhibition at the Basingstoke Conservative Club, in Bounty Road, after he was approached by club manager Iain Lawson. The
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Lower energy bills in Hampshire thanks to £1.5m funding
LOWER energy bills could be enjoyed by more people in the future as communities are being empowered to lead climate change initiatives. This will be possible due to £1.5m National Lottery funding aimed at accelerating community-led energy projects
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Accountancy firm welcomes new head of tax
AN ACCOUNTANCY firm, with an office in Basingstoke, has recently announced a key leadership appointment following a significant merger. Shaw Gibbs has revealed Naomi Stewart as its new head of tax has come following a merger with Martin and Company
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Caribbean food and drink festival to bring delicious delicacies, music and fun
BASINGSTOKE will be transformed into a Caribbean paradise with island vibes on Saturday, August 31, as the Taste of the Caribbean Food and Drink Festival is returning to The War Memorial Park. This year’s event promises to bring a mouth-watering
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Independent vet practice to launch 24/7 emergency care in Basingstoke
BASINGSTOKE pet owners will soon have access to round-the-clock veterinary care, as an independent practice has announced the launch of its out-of-hours emergency service. The Hampshire Vet, located at Woodland Court, Shortwood Copse Lane, will
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Basingstoke driver disqualified for failing to provide specimen for analysis
A BASINGSTOKE driver has been disqualified for 17 months for not giving blood sample for analysis after he was stopped. Frederick Tiller, 29, of Culver Road, pleaded guilty to failing to provide his blood specimen for a laboratory test to check
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'The money was never there' - MP confirms funding fears for new hospital
‘THE funding was never there’ - Basingstoke’s new Labour MP has confirmed that money to build a new hospital for the town was never guaranteed. Speaking to the Gazette in an exclusive interview after becoming the town’s first Labour MP, Luke Murphy
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Lush in Basingstoke partners with charity to combat hygiene poverty
COSMETICS retailer Lush has joined the fight against hygiene poverty at its Festival Place store. Lush will be a donation point for the charity Beauty Banks, which helps those struggling with hygiene poverty, regardless of their circumstances,
