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Children from youth theatre shine on stage in colourful production of The Jungle Book
MORE than 90 young people entertained audiences in a production of The Jungle Book at Newbury’s Corn Exchange. The talented cast took to the stage to tell the story of a man cub and his jungle friends in six performances held over three days this
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Man taken to hospital after crash between car and motorcycle
UPDATE: The road closures have now been lifted. A MAN has been taken to hospital after a crash between a motorcycle and a car. Police were called just before 5pm on Monday, August 12, to reports of a collision. Winchester Road is currently
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Employee marks more than two decades at heart of £15m Arena Offices
ARENA Offices’ first employee Helen Deverill has marked more than two decades at the heart of the £15m business. Helen joined Arena Offices in August 2003 and recently celebrated 21 years with the company. She joined the then fledgling Arena
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'The crowd was incredibly happy to see me': UKIP leader spotted at protest
A READING-based businessman who is the current leader of UKIP has responded to criticism over ‘offensive chants’ made during a protest in Aldershot. Nick Tenconi, who is the leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), was seen in social
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Wagamama in Festival Place to expand and new signage approved
WAGAMAMA in Festival Place is to expand after plans were approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. The application was submitted on behalf of the Japanese restaurant chain on April 29. The plans propose the extension of the Festival
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From snooker to parkour - free activities in Basingstoke for children this week
BASINGSTOKE town centre is gearing up for a week packed with free activities for children, with a mix of traditional games, crafts and sports sessions on offer. From August 13 to August 16, Love Basingstoke’s Fri-YAY programme returns, offering
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Hartley Wintney seize first league victory with close win over Guernsey
HARTLEY Wintney kicked off their league campaign with a narrow win over Guernsey. It was the islanders who started the brighter and on two minutes Sam Murray on the right found Owen Wallbridge who saw his effort from 18 yards saved by a well positioned
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PHOTOS: Red Arrows soar through the skies above Odiham
RESIDENTS in Odiham were able to spot the Red Arrows flying above the village on Friday, August 9, capturing photos of the planes. The aerial display squad flew over the village as part of RAF Odiham's families day. The closed event took place
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Women's Equality Party sets stage for gender equality discussion
BASINGSTOKE'S Women's Equality Party organised a meeting for men to address gender inequality effects. The event, which took place at Basingstoke Hockey Club on Sunday, August 11, is the party's third endeavour, with prior events centred on domestic
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Fine for Basingstoke man, 30, who was caught with cannabis
A BASINGSTOKE man who had in his possession a quantity of cannabis has been fined. JJ Barber, 30, of Carmichael Way, pleaded guilty to the possession of cannabis in the town on May 24. Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court fined him £230, and ordered
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Five more play areas to undergo major refurbishment worth £480k
FIVE more play areas in Basingstoke and Deane are to undergo major makeovers. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council said the refurbishment is part of a plan to ensure play areas are inclusive, well maintained and fun places for families. The
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Company founder shortlisted for prestigious tech award
A HOOK businesswoman is in the running for to be recognised for her career and knowledge of the tech industry. Founder and CEO of DataFit, Sam Gaskell, is among 10 finalists in the Senior Women in Tech category at the SheCanCode Power Up Awards
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Plans for dentists to be built in Bramley given go ahead by council
A DENTAL surgery will be coming to Bramley as plans have been approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. The application was submitted on behalf of Shades Clinic on March 25. The private practice, which owns three branches in Marlow
