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Locals invited to take on challenge mirroring hospital porters' daily steps
THE often taken-for-granted work of hospital porters who average around 27,000 steps or about 12 miles each day has inspired a fundraising challenge at Hampshire Hospitals. The porters' physically demanding work, ensuring patients and equipment
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Woman's driving ban extended after getting caught drink driving on M25
A BASINGSTOKE woman's driving ban has been extended for three years after she was caught drink driving. Liza Cole, 30, of Emperor Road, pleaded guilty to driving a Ford SMAX on M25 in Chertsey on March 22, when she had 68mg of alcohol in 100ml
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Free golf sessions on offer at CarFest's kids zone
ENGLAND Golf, the nation's amateur golf governing body, is offering free golf sessions at CarFest's KidFest area. The initiative, available from 10am to 5pm each day of the festival, aims to provide an interactive, fun experience for individuals
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Developer submits outline plan to build 130 new homes and a country park
A DEVELOPER has submitted an outline planning application for a 19-hectare site in Overton, which could see 130 new homes built, as well as a country park. Bargate Homes said the vast country park would take up more than half of this expansive
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to return to The Anvil
THE renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is to make a highly anticipated return to The Anvil, Basingstoke. Scheduled for Saturday, October 12 at 7.30pm, the evening will kick off with Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. This piece, inspired by
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Man, 18, found guilty of attempted murder of 47-year-old
A Basingstoke man has been found guilty of attempted murder of a man. Amman Majid, 18, of Chivers Close, was found guilty by a jury at Winchester Crown Court. A second man, Charlie Costen, 20, of Harlech Close, was also found guilty of grievous
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Basingstoke Town start new season in style with two wins
BASINGSTOKE Town have kicked off the new season in style, winning their first two games and currently sitting second in the league. ‘Stoke welcomed Swindon Supermarine on Tuesday night for the first home game of the season. The match saw Paul
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Man taken to hospital with broken jaw after being punched outside Londis store
A BASINGSTOKE man has been taken to hospital after being punched several times outside a Londis store. The man in his 30s suffered a broken jaw and laceration to the head in the assault outside the Londis store in Alencon Link at around 9.35pm
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Rotary club appoints retired tech expert as new President
MIKE Lakin has been named the new President of Basingstoke Deane Rotary for 2024/2025. The Coventry-born IT specialist takes over the community-focussed role with a wealth of business and charitable experience. Mike, having spent his career
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See inside this 'stunning' two-bedroom house converted from 1840s chapel
STEP inside this 'stunning' two-bedroom house in a converted chapel on the market in Charter Alley. The detached house, in White Hart Lane, is being sold through estate agent Yopa at the guide price of £600,000. The converted chapel is within
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Bowlers representing Basingstoke at the Bowls England National Finals
WHILST a smaller number than usual the following four players from the Basingstoke area, having made the long path through County qualifiers, have made it through to the Aviva Bowls England National Finals and will over the next three weeks be playing
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Organisers bowled over as colour run at cricket ground raises thousands
A COLOUR run event held by two young business owners exceeded expectations with hundreds of participants raising thousands for charity. The cricket green at Overton Recreation Centre became a vibrant canvas of colour when more than 200 participants
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'I have given up now' - resident left in despair at crumbling balcony
A WHITCHURCH resident has been left feeling unsafe and anxious in his own home after ongoing structural issues with his balcony and roof have gone unresolved for months, despite numerous complaints to his housing association. Dylan Blay, who lives
