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Giant tape measure and inflatable brain help launch charity's important campaign
A GIANT 30m tape measure wrapped around a huge inflatable brain formed part of the launch for a Hampshire-based charity’s campaign highlighting why head measurements are so important in infancy. Harry’s Hydrocephalus Awareness Trust (Harry’s HAT
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Charity tea dance event helps raise funds for air ambulance
BASINGSTOKE'S Carnival Hall Dance Club recently hosted a charity summer tea dance with live music by David Read. Excitement was in the air as club members broke for cake and sandwiches before returning to the floor for ballroom, Latin and sequence
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Basingstoke mathematically safe from relegation after Lymington win
BASINGSTOKE and North Hants are all but mathematically safe from relegation from the ECB Southern Premier League's top tier after an emphatic 94-run win over Lymington at May's Bounty. Their fifth win of the season effectively takes them 34 points
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Basingstoke Town couldn't dethrone Cove in county championship
PLAYING in the Northern Area Final of the County Club Championship, Basingstoke Town’s Men came so close to dethroning Cove, the Northern Area champions for the last 11 years. With time running out for Cove, Town had an 11 shot lead but as they did
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'I could have cried with joy': Mother recovers teddy bear after mistaken donation
A MOTHER from Hook said she 'could have cried with joy' after a charity launched a hunt to find a teddy bear mistakenly donated to them. Elizabeth Dawson-March said she was busy clearing out the attic, decluttering some of her daughter's old toys
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Persistent thief who dealt crack cocaine and heroin is jailed
A PERSISTENT thief who was involved in dealing Class A drugs in Basingstoke has been jailed. Adrian O’Leary, of no fixed abode, was caught in Basingstoke dealing crack cocaine and diamorphine on March 26. He appeared at Winchester Crown Court
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CarFest to switch to eco-friendly fuel for on-site vehicles to help the planet
CARFEST, the UK’s biggest family fundraising festival, has announced a switch to eco-friendly fuel for its fleet vehicles. Partnering with SUSTAIN, the festival, backed by bp pulse, plans to run 123 vehicles including delivery trucks and luggage
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'BATS Next Gen cast brought sheer joy and silliness in The SpongeBob Musical'
THE young people of BATS Next Gen recently took to The Haymarket stage in their production of The SpongeBob Musical. The show has been described as fun, wacky, energetic and for the production team incredibly complex! The cast and crew worked
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PICTURES: Northern Lights photographed glowing over Basingstoke
THE Northern Lights have once again been photographed glowing in all their glory above Basingstoke. Aurora Borealis has been seen in Basingstoke yet again this year, and our camera club members have shared photos from across the town. This
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George Michael's relative claims popstar spoke to him through the radio
GEORGE Michael's cousin said he has been contacted by the spirit of the late pop star - via his radio. Chris Antoniou, 60, said he was driving to Sainsbury's when the radio cut out, went static and George's voice called out his name through the
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'Too serious to be dealt with' - five appear in court after hotel protest
FIVE men have appeared in court charged with using or threatening unlawful violence following a protest at a hotel housing asylum seekers in Aldershot. Kieron Marney, 25, of Ash; Clive Patfield, 60, of Farnham; Alby Brannan, 18, of Ash; Jamie Lee
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13-year-old girl admits threatening violence at hotel protest
A 13-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to violent disorder following a protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Aldershot. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted the offence that would cause a person to fear for his or
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Step up for Stephens as he joins Milton Keynes Thunder from Basingstoke Buffalo
BASINGSTOKE Buffalo defenceman Freddie Stephens has joined the Milton Keynes Thunder this season, as the Herd sit out the campaign. The 18-year-old is an excellent young player and last term was his second for the Buffalo line-up, where he picked
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Girl, 13, and man, 40, to appear in court after violence at hotel protest
A TEENAGER and a man are due to appear in court later today for charges related to violent disorder at a protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Aldershot. An officer was injured at the demonstration outside Potters International Hotel
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New project promoting health and happiness for older residents
SOVEREIGN Network Group (SNG) has begun a series of physical and interactive sessions for elderly residents in its sheltered housing sites in northern Hampshire. These sessions, designed to encourage movement, social interaction and mental stimulation
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Man, 40, disqualified for three years and fined for drink driving
A BASINGSTOKE man has been disqualified and fined for drink driving. Sone Ebamesape, 40, of Winchester Road, drove a car on St Peters Road in Basingstoke on June 22, when he had 84mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35mg. Basingstoke
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Basingstoke death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette
The Basingstoke Gazette published five death notices last week. Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Celebration of African culture featuring food, music and games this month
A DAY of celebration showcasing African stories, food and games will take place in Basingstoke this month, aiming to "unite" all communities in the town. Coinciding with Carnival Weekend, which will culminate with the famous Notting Hill Carnival
