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Double triumph for Harry Charles riding literary-named horses
Show jumping star Harry Charles clinched Olympic gold riding Romeo 88 and captured a Grand Prix victory atop Sherlock. The two gilt-edged horses bear the names of Britain's literary mainstays, Romeo from William Shakespeare’s repertoire, and Sherlock
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Home for former inmates to rehabilitate officially opened in Basingstoke
HAMPSHIRE'S police and crime commissioner has officially opened a fourth Integrated Offender Management (IOM) House for former inmates to rehabilitate and support their journey towards crime-free lives. The IOM House opened in Basingstoke earlier
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Full list of pharmacies open in Basingstoke over bank holiday weekend
NHS England has released a list of pharmacies open over the bank holiday weekend, including Monday, August 26. Both Boots pharmacies in Basingstoke at Old Basing Mall and Chineham Shopping Centre will be open 10am to 4pm on bank holiday Monday
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Basingstoke drivers pay less for fuel than national average, new research finds
DRIVERS in Basingstoke can expect to pay less for fuel than in the rest of the UK, new research has found. According to the latest national statistics, put together by fuel card supplier Allstar, the average petrol price in the UK is 149.75 pence
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More silverware for Basingstoke's racing driver
Basingstoke racing driver Aaron Morgan has secured yet more silverware following his latest race with Team BRIT in the British Endurance Championship. Aaron, who is paraplegic following a motocross accident, is a driver for Team BRIT - the world
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PHOTOS: Pupils across Basingstoke celebrate GCSE results day
THE excitement and pride were palpable across Basingstoke on Wednesday as pupils gathered to receive their long-awaited GCSE results from various schools. Smiles and laughter filled the air as students at Brighton Hill, Blue Coat, Cranbourne, Costello
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Hampshire Futures opens helpline for unsure GCSE students
HAMPSHIRE County Council is offering a helpline to those anxious about their GCSE or Level 2 results. The helpline, which opened at 9am on Thursday, August 22, invites anyone uncertain about education, training or employment steps to chat with
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Primary schoolboy, 11, achieves highest grade possible in GCSE exam
A PRIMARY schoolboy from Basingstoke who took his GCSEs early has achieved the highest grade possible. Mackenzie Victorino, 11, who "loves maths", began learning algebra when he was in Year 4 and was able to take a higher maths GCSE. The Year
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Suspected drug dealers arrested after Class A drugs found in sock
A MAN and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of intent to supply after police found Class A drugs hidden in a sock. The pair, a 30-year-old man from East Molesey, Surrey, and an 18-year-old woman from Epsom, Surrey, were pulled over by police
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RSPB confirm UK's largest spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback
'Giant' spiders thought to previously be extinct are making a huge comeback in the UK. But don't despair, the huge growth in numbers of the Fen Raft Spider is actually a conservation success story. The spider was on the verge of extinction
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Police provide update on homophobic hate crime arrests
TWO men who were arrested outside a Turkish barber shop in Basingstoke following reports of homophobic abuse have been released on bail. As previously reported, two men, aged 18 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of using threatening, abusive and
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GCSE results: Live updates from Basingstoke schools as pupils find out grades
3:51pm Basingstoke's youngest GCSE pupil! Meet Mackenzie Victorino, from Popley At just 11-years-old the Marnel
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Popular pub to serve breakfast pastries and breads every morning
The Mutton is set to launch its new Coffee Mornings service, available every day from 8am to 11.30am. The former 19th century post office has evolved into a family-run pub, recognised as the 'South East Pub of the Year' at the National Pub & Bar
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Many things people thought they could depend on are broken - people voted for change
Delivering the change Basingstoke desperately needs, I want to start by saying thank you to everyone right across Basingstoke. It’s an honour to represent our town in Parliament, and I am incredibly grateful for the support I received in the campaign
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Vote for your favourite beautician or salon to be named Beauty Therapist of the Year
It is time to vote for your favourite beautician or salon to be named our Beauty Therapist of the Year 2024. Whether it's the five-star treatment, relaxing vibes or excellent customer service - it's time to show appreciation. In 2023, mobile
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Nursery with 'polite and happy' children praised by Ofsted after improving hygiene
A NURSERY with 'polite and happy' children has been praised by Ofsted inspectors after its hygiene improved. Littlemonkeys Daycare, at 58/59 Watson Way, Winklebury, achieved the new rating after inspectors visited on July 16. In a previous
