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Council wants to buy town centre building in Basingstoke to 'protect service'
A TOWN centre building could be bought by the borough council, to protect the key services it provides to those at risk of homelessness. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council wants to purchase Maritime House, in New Road, Basingstoke, to use the
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Radio legend Tony Blackburn to embark on tour with live band
Radio icon Tony Blackburn is to perform in Basingstoke at The Anvil on May 13, as part of his Sounds of the 60s live tour. Celebrating 60 years in radio, the award-winning presenter has confirmed a series of nationwide performances, to commence
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'Stoke crash out of FA Cup in 'disappointing' defeat to Sholing
BASINGSTOKE Town crashed out of the FA Cup in a performance which manager Dan Brownlie described as ‘flat’. ‘Stoke welcomed Sholing to Winklebury on Saturday in the FA Cup First Round Qualifying, in what they hoped wouldn’t repeat of previous years
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A34, A303 and M3: Road closures around Basingstoke to avoid
Drivers in and around Basingstoke and Deane will have 13 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And two of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest expected works list, with notes
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Man jailed for breaching restraining order by walking near Basingstoke property
A Basingstoke man has been jailed for breaching a restraining order. Andrew Bladon, 56, of Norn Hill, pleaded guilty to walking on footpaths adjacent to a Basingstoke property on July 25. He was prohibited from going near this property by a
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Basingstoke pub secures spot in British Pub Awards final
A beloved pub in Basingstoke has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious Great British Pub Awards 2024. The Bounty Inn, which has quickly become a community favourite after it reopened in May 2022, has been voted as 'Punch Pubs' Fireside
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Kingsclere fall short of Division 1 Rinks title in nail-biting finale
The Basingstoke and District Men's League season saw Kingsclere travel to Oakley, needing 3.5 points to overtake reigning champions Alton Social and lift the prestigious Division 1 Rinks title. It was not to be however. Holding, on the last end, the
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North Hants crowned English Women's Champion Club after tie
North Hants Golf Club prevailed after a competitive event that culminated in a tie between their team and Shifnal from Shropshire. Shifnal looked set to take home the crown after Alexandra Ling’s marvellous performance on the final day, with two
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'We are extremely grateful': Developer donates lifesaving device to community hall
A Basingstoke housebuilder, Redrow Southern Counties, has gifted a lifesaving defibrillator to Pamber Heath Memorial Hall. The hall, built in 1977 and managed by volunteers, offers various activities for all ages. The new defibrillator replaces
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Man, 30, suffers injuries to face, head and neck after stabbing in South Ham
A MAN suffered injuries to his face, head and neck after being stabbed in South Ham. Officers were called to a report that a man had been stabbed at around 1.10am on Monday, September 2 in Kimberley Road. The man, in his 30s, also had his rucksack
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Thundery showers and heavy rain could hit Basingstoke, forecasters warn
Heavy showers and thunder could hit Basingstoke in the next few days, forecasters have warned. A 12-hour weather warning has been issued by the Met Office which covers the south of England, including Basingstoke. It is in place from 9pm on
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Chocolate is good for you and here are the 7 health benefits to prove it
Everyone loves chocolate. And you are going to love it even more when you find out it is good for you. No longer does eating chocolate need to be a guilty pleasure. From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there
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O2 Priority to axe Greggs rewards is decision 'worse than Oasis/Ticketmaster palaver'
O2 Priority is set to axe one the most popular Greggs rewards available to its members this month. From cheaper meals at Pizza Express and discounts on Disney+ subscriptions to early access to concert tickets, O2 and Virgin Media customers are
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Young golf prodigy praised in Hampshire's league retention
North Hants Golf Club's Albie Beeston was praised by Hampshire’s Challenge League captain after helping him to a valuable half on his debut as Harrison Pake’s team claimed the South Division title for a second-year running. Pake chose to bring
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Drink driver who was more than double the limit is disqualified
A drink driver has been banned for 18 months. Ashley Lewis, 33, of Oakley, pleaded guilty of driving a Ford Focus on Glamis Close on July 14 when the proportion of alcohol in 100ml of breath was 81mg. READ MORE: Drink driver who was double
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PHOTOS: Thriving Sherfield Show returns with new talent and community spirit
The Sherfield and District Flower, Produce, and Craft Show successfully returned as it drew hundreds of people to the village hall on Sunday, September 1. Celebrating with a vibrant range of exhibits and a strong sense of community, this year’s
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Celebrating Hampshire's countryside with special events on Saturday
CPRE Hampshire is inviting locals to delve deeper and appreciate the county's countryside with a newly devised event. Countryside Day, which will take place on Saturday, September 7, aims to celebrate Hampshire's beauty. In an initiative to
