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Woman admits to stealing meat, coffee and cosmetics from various Basingstoke shops
A WOMAN has admitted to stealing items worth more than £900 from a number of shops in Basingstoke including Marks and Spencer and Boots. Donna Kemp, of Melrose Walk, Basingstoke, pleaded guilty to eight charges of theft from a shop. The 40-
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Education secretary pledges reforms after Luke Murphy raises SEND concerns
Luke Murphy MP has raised the issue of struggles faced by Basingstoke families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in one of his questions in the House of Commons. Addressing the Secretary of State for Education
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Headteacher swaps classrooms for golf clubs at British Speedgolf Championships
A HEADTEACHER is swapping classrooms for golf clubs as he prepares to participate in the British Speedgolf Championships this weekend. Adam Williams, headmaster of Lord Wandsworth College near Hook, will compete at the British Speedgolf Championships
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'Charming' village near Basingstoke named as one of the best places to live
A VILLAGE near Basingstoke has been named as one of the best places to live in 2024. Lifestyle magazine, Muddy Stilettos, has named Overton as one of the best places to live in 2024, calling it a "well-kept secret." Famed for being home to
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Car parking fees supported at countryside spots despite fears over loss of visitors
UNANIMOUS support has been given to plans for car parking fees at several countryside spots including in Silchester and Stockbridge, despite concerns over the potential loss of visitors. Hampshire County Council’s universal select committee debated
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'I was in shock' - Site manager wins national award after only one year in role
A SITE manager has said he was "in shock" after winning a "coveted" national award, having only been in the role for a year. Joss Rushford, 25, from Whitchurch, is the site manager at a new housing development in Church Crookham and in his first
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Hartley Wintney progress into next round of FA Trophy with narrow win
By David Graham Hartley Wintney progressed into the next round of the FA Trophy with a narrow but deserved win over East Grinstead Town. The Wasps had an early chance on five minutes when an error in the Row back line enabled Charlie Harris
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How rare are snakes and are there any venomous species in the UK?
There are fascinating animals in every corner of the British Isles but many of these can be hard to spot due to their rarity. Snakes are one of these with many coming to the mistaken conclusion that the UK is free of these slithering creatures.
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Basingstoke's MP votes to cut winter fuel allowance for pensioners
BASINGSTOKE'S MP has voted in favour of plans to cut winter fuel payments for the majority of pensioners. Luke Murphy, who won the Basingstoke seat for Labour on July 4, voted for the party's proposed removal of the winter fuel payment for some
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Lions Club gears up for charity book sale with popular mascot
The Basingstoke Lions Club is set to host their popular charity book sale, featuring their amiable mascot, ‘Lennie’ the Basingstoke Lion. The event is scheduled for September 21, beginning at 9am and concluding at 4.30pm at Station Mall, Basingstoke
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Big band concert will raise funds for life-saving work of Hampshire air ambulance
The Clive Fortune Big Band, directed by Clive Fortune, is raising funds for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance service with a special concert. The air ambulance is a charity that delivers advanced critical care across all of Hampshire
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Basingstoke woman transforms struggle with psoriasis into inspiring memoir
A Basingstoke woman has taken her personal battle with psoriasis, a chronic skin condition, and turned it into a powerful story of resilience and self-acceptance. Giorgia Lanuzza, 33, with her upcoming memoir, has chronicled her journey from the