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Charity embarks on 40-mile walk to raise funds for greyhounds
SIX volunteers from a Hampshire-based charity are to embark on a 40-mile fundraising walk. Volunteers from Greyhound Lifeline will walk from Bentley, near Fleet, to Southampton over the weekend of August 31 and September 1. As well as raising
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Story-telling, race simulators and inflatable axe throwing as summer fun continues
CHILDREN of all ages across the borough can try their hand at something new next week as a programme of free activities continue. Hosted by Love Basingstoke, the Fri-YAY and Summer Fun programmes are giving children aged between three and 16-years-old
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Taxpayers to pay record amount for policing in Hampshire this year
COUNCIL tax payers in Hampshire are facing higher costs than ever to fund local policing, new figures show. The Police Federation of England and Wales said it was disappointing to see police and crime commissioners "choose to take more money from
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Athletic club coaches express pride at Ben Pattison's Olympic performance
BASINGSTOKE and Mid Hants Athletic Club have praised hero Ben Pattison for his performance at the Olympics, with members saying they 'couldn't be prouder'. The 22-year-old, who had stormed to first place in his qualifying heat of the 800 metres
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Basingstoke healthcare provider continues support for skin cancer research
CIRCLE Health Group, which runs the The Hampshire Clinic in Basingstoke, has donated another £10,000 to British Skin Foundation, bolstering vital melanoma research. This support marks the second year running that the leading Hampshire healthcare
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'What will it take to reconcile humanity so that we can all live in peace'
WE live in a world surrounded by information. Every day, as we go about our own lives we have to trust that the information we see, hear or read is accurate. This article will raise more questions than answers and is aimed to raise caution. Who
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Missing Basingstoke man is 'safe and well' following police appeal
A BASINGSTOKE who was reported missing is 'safe and well' police have said following an appeal to find him. Matthew Parratt, 29, was last seen at approximately 1.14am on Sunday, August 18 on Worting Road in Basingstoke. Hampshire Constabulary
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More brilliant photographs as community celebrates first Basingstoke Pride
There were smiles all around as the community came out to support the first Basingstoke Pride. On Saturday, August 17, hundreds of people marched through the town centre in bright colours and glitter. They were led by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
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Fines for taking children out of school to increase in England from today
Fines to parents for unauthorised school absences are to increase from Monday in a bid to clamp down on poor student attendance in England. Children are only allowed to miss out on school if they are unwell or if they have been given permission
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'It is amazing': Pride all around as community celebrates diversity and equality
THE town's leaders have deemed the first Basingstoke Pride a success. Hundreds of people paraded through the town centre on Saturday, August 17, to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The march kicked off at midday at Willows and ended at the
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PHOTOS: First Basingstoke Pride parade march fills town centre with joy and colour
BASINGSTOKE town centre was filled with joy and colour as residents celebrated the first Pride event. On Saturday, August 17, hundreds of people marched through the streets in a parade of rainbow and glitter to celebrate equality and inclusivity
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Flashback: 100 years after the murder that shocked Basingstoke
THIS month marks the centenary of the Basingstoke Cornfield Murder that took place on Wednesday, August 13, 1924. As far as I can tell it was the first murder in Basingstoke since the Hackwood Road axe murder of 1802. On the morning of August
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Revised plans for Basingstoke retail park redevelopment are approved
PLANS to redevelop a derelict retail park in Basingstoke have been approved after the proposals were amended. BGO Baronet Propco Limited sought permission from Basingstoke and Deane Retail Park to regenerate Brighton Hill Retail Park and construct
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'The people of Basingstoke have voted for change, and change is needed'
ON July 4th history was made in Basingstoke with our first Labour MP elected. I would like to congratulate Luke Murphy and the army of volunteers who helped him get there. The result was seismic, with nearly 21,000 votes, being the 4th highest
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Drug driver who had a fake registration plate is disqualified
A BASINGSTOKE woman has been disqualified for a year for drug driving. Ashley Cox, 21, of Selby Walk, pleaded guilty to driving a car with a fake registration plate and no third-party insurance, on Selby Walk on January 19. At the time Cox
