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Tadley rider takes top spot in racehorse to riding horse qualifier
TADLEY rider and horse trainer, Hannah Horton took first prize in the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire on Saturday, August 10. Hannah rode top former racehorse, Migration to the win resulting in a
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Man pleads not guilty to stabbing a 33-year-old to death in Popley
A MAN accused of murdering a 33-year-old in Popley has pleaded not guilty. Kenneth George Walker, 63, of Tasmania Close, is charged with stabbing Craig Laurie to death in Popley on Sunday, May 12. He appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Friday
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Sergeant found not guilty of all charges criticises Hampshire Constabulary
A POLICE sergeant who was accused of rape has been cleared of all the charges against him. Sergeant Richard Heard, of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, was alleged to have attacked a woman while off duty, between January 2022 and August
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Basingstoke's first Pride taking place tomorrow - all you need to know
BASINGSTOKE’S first Pride is almost upon us, with the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community being held in the town centre on Saturday. The festival, which will run on August 17, will kick off with a march at 12pm starting from Willows and will end
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'Shame on those who have not supported our commissioner for telling the truth'
AT last, someone who is not afraid to tell the truth. I am referring to our police and crime commissioner, who has been vilified for comparing the recent riots to a rebellion to illegal immigration. MPs and even the former chief crown prosecutor
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Memorial day to remember cricketer Lee Nurse taking place this Sunday
CRICKET stars, a steel band and music talent will be gracing May’s Bounty this weekend in a memorial day to a former Basingstoke player who lost his life to Covid. Lee Nurse, 43, who worked in professional construction recruitment and was a talented
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Student to celebrate achieving Oxford 'dream' with Taylor Swift concert
A STUDENT from Basingstoke is celebrating achieving her 'wildest dreams' after getting into the prestigious Oxford University. Bex Kearney studied ancient history, politics and psychology at Queen Mary's College, receiving an A, A and a B respectively
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Slimming journey earns Basingstoke man spot in national competition
BASINGSTOKE resident Luke Lewis has dramatically slimmed down, losing an impressive 6st 8.5lbs and making the UK and Ireland’s male slimmers semi-finals. Invited after his nomination from Kempshott Slimming World group, he has reached the final
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Head of Sherfield School 'incredibly proud' of student's results
A SCHOOL in Sherfield on Loddon is celebrating after 43 per cent of its students were handed top grades in their A-Levels. Students at Sherfield School received their results on Thursday, August 15, with more than 40 per cent handed A* to A, and
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BCoT students celebrate 'amazing' BTEC and T-Level results
STUDENTS and staff at Basingstoke College of Technology are celebrating their results 'success' in BTEC and T-Level subjects. Student Benjamin Miller received a triple Distinction star in an information technology BTEC. Benjamin, who won Student
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Author battling MND launches debut novel at pub featured in book
AN AUTHOR battling Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has successfully launched his debut novel, which is mostly based in Basingstoke. Stephen Ross' The Candlemaker’s Affair is an exploration of life, love, and loss. The book was officially unveiled
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Volunteer heroes target invasive plant in river clean-up
CORPORATE social responsibility volunteers from Johnson Service Group joined the Whitchurch Conservation Group (WCG) to help clean up the area surrounding a river. The group removed a sizable quantity of invasive Himalayan balsam from the water-meadows
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Man jailed for three months for assaulting woman and two police officers
A BASINGSTOKE man has been jailed for three months and given a restraining order for assaulting a woman, and two police constables. Ben Andrew, 29, of Paddock Road, pleaded guilty to beating the victim at a Basingstoke address on May 11. He
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'It’s just not right' - woman, 62, frustrated at 70-day battle for GP appointment
A BASINGSTOKE woman has been left frustrated following a 70-day experience trying to get a doctor's appointment. Carol Ayling, 62 and of Hatch Warren, has shared her story, shedding light on the struggles many face when trying to access timely
