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Discover Hampshire's past at Heritage Open Days 2024
English Heritage Open Days are making their return this month, with plenty to do across Hampshire. English Heritage properties across the county have organised diverse events between September 6 and September 15 to provide in-depth historical
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Almost 25 per cent of Hampshire libraries have closed since 2016
MORE than 25 per cent of libraries in Hampshire have closed their doors in the past eight years, new data shows. The information, from the BBC’s shared data unit, shows that there were a total of 53 operating libraries across the county in 2019
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Man disqualified for three years for failing to provide blood sample for test
A Basingstoke man has been disqualified from driving for three years after being found guilty of failing to provide a specimen of blood for a lab test. Kevin Ayres, 49, of Winchester Road, pleaded not guilty to failing without reasonable excuse
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New Liberal Democrat MP for North East Hampshire declares £5.5k private donations
THE new Liberal Democrat MP for North East Hampshire has declared private donations totalling £5,500. Among the items declared by MP Alex Brewer in the latest register of members’ financial interests were various donations given to her by individuals
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'We've listened to residents' concerns' says McDonald's after withdrawing application
MCDONALD'S says it has 'listened to residents' concerns' after the fast food chain withdrew its application asking if it can open 24/7. The restaurant had previously asked for permission from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to open from 5am
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Loft company hammers home commitment to planting 500 trees per build
A Tadley-based business, with a keen focus on sustainability, has been recognised at a set of industry awards. Life Lofts Ltd, which was started by Ryan Wakor in 2020, recently won the 2024/2025 Home Improvement Company of the Year at London and
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Suspected drug dealer charged after police stop car in Chineham
A MAN has been charged with a drugs supply offence after he was arrested in Basingstoke. Officers stopped a Skoda car in Aldershot High Street at approximately 2am on September 28, 2023. Suspected Class A drugs and more than £1,000 in cash
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LIVE: Travels affected as heavy showers hit Basingstoke
8:10am #Basingstoke - Sorry to report delays across the town network this morning resulting from weather, road and
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Woman, 40, arrested after reports of shoplifting at stores including M&S
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of theft after reports that items had been stolen from a number of stores in Basingstoke. Police attended an address in Popley on Thursday, September 5, arresting a woman on suspicion of eight counts of theft
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Do you shop at Lidl? Supermarket's big update for shoppers using customer app
Have you got the Lidl customer app and recently noticed it’s not been working? The supermarket has announced it has shut down its original customer app, previously used to showcase weekly offers and a digital version of its in-store leaflet.
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McDonald's withdraws bid to open 24/7 after wave of objections
A NEW McDonald's opening in Hatch Warren has withdrawn an application asking if it can open 24/7. The fast food chain had previously asked for permission from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to open from 5am until 5am. The application
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Watch: Video footage shows man jailed for violent protest hurl bike at hotel doors
TWO men who were part of a group that hurled objects at a hotel and shouted abuse at the people inside during a protest that turned violent have been jailed for a combined total of more than four years. Clive Patfield, 60, of The Chantrys, Farnham
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Another Basingstoke school joins education trust to 'strengthen collective skills'
A Basingstoke school has officially joined an education trust in a new partnership, which will aim to 'strengthen collective skills and knowledge'. King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery has become part of the South Farnham Educational Trust
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Private hospital begins £5m investment programme to improve scanning equipment
A PRIVATE hospital in Basingstoke has announced a £5m investment programme. The Hampshire Clinic, part of Circle Health Group, will focus on bringing the next generation of scanning equipment to the hospital, with the first patients receiving their
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Imperial Classical Ballet set to captivate with Swan Lake at The Anvil
Imperial Classical Ballet will be ravishing audiences with their live orchestral rendition of Swan Lake at The Anvil. More than 30 musicians will create the soundscape for the famous ballet. Returning on November 22, at 7.30pm, the ballet company
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Live facial recognition technology to be used in Basingstoke to find criminals
Live facial recognition technology is being used for the first time in Basingstoke to help identify and apprehend criminals. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is piloting the use of the technology as part of an ongoing operation targeting
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Empty shop revamped for activities a year after closure of community centre
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has revamped an empty shop to provide room for community activities following the closure of a centre a year ago. Westside Community Centre, in Paddock Road, South Ham, was shut down on September 7 last year
