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YOUR PHOTOS: Swirling red and orange skies visible over Basingstoke
SWIRLING colours of bright reds and oranges were visible over Basingstoke last night, September 12. According to the Met Office, red skies appear at sunrise and sunset when dust and small particles are trapped in the atmosphere by high pressure
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Free fete and fun dog show being held this weekend
A FREE-to-attend fete and dog show are taking place this weekend. The T&T Pet Field and Cafe in Overton is hosting a Fun Dog Show and Fete on Saturday, September 14 from 11am to 3pm. The show is being organised by Maggs Steward, manager
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Dispersal order in place from TONIGHT after antisocial behaviour at car meets
A DISPERSAL order has been put in place from tonight following antisocial behaviour linked to unauthorised car meets in Basingstoke. Following reports of antisocial behaviour during car meets at the Leisure Park and Asda car park over the last
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LETTER: 'Pensioners are easy target when it comes to removing winter fuel allowance'
I see [Basingstoke MP] Luke Murphy is moving quickly with his promise for change. READ MORE: Basingstoke's MP votes to cut winter fuel allowance for pensioners Sadly voting for pensioners' winter fuel payment to be removed was not the change
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Drug driver who was double the limit banned
A drug driver from Aldershot who was more than double the legal limit while driving on a Basingstoke road has been banned. Daniel Ryan, 29, pleaded guilty to driving a Ford Fiesta on Cove Road in Basingstoke on March 9, when the proportion of Benzoylecgonine
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Five black cats you can bring some luck to by adopting this Friday 13th
IT'S FRIDAY the 13th, the day considered unlucky by many. The superstitious date has long been associated with black cats as a bad omen, so we're looking to bring the animals some good luck today by showing you five black cats that need adopting
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Residents encouraged to try playing bowls at club's open day
RESIDENTS are invited to attend an open weekend to try their hand at playing bowls in Basingstoke. The Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club, based in Basingstoke Leisure Park, is holding an open day weekend across September 14 and 15. With more
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Boy, 12, seriously injured after being hit by car outside school
A 12-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being hit by a car outside a school in Basingstoke. A white Fiat 500 was involved in a collision with a boy outside The Vyne Community School between 8am and 8.15am on Thursday, September 12.
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Jewellery stolen from antique shop - Police want to speak with this man
POLICE are keen to talk to this man after jewellery was stolen from an antique shop. The theft happened in White Lion Antiques, Hartley Wintney, at around 10am on Saturday, September 7. Police have released images of a man they would like to
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Town centre building used to provide 'innovative' services bought by council
BASINGSTOKE and Deane Borough Council will purchase a building in the town centre to protect the 'trailblazing' services it provides to those at risk of homelessness. Maritime House, in New Road, Basingstoke, is used by Julian House, a charity
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Basingstoke Railway Station to showcase poetry and art from care home residents
Poetry and art by local care home residents are being displayed at Basingstoke Railway Station until Friday, October 4, as part of a new collection celebrating the talents and stories of people living with dementia. Residents at Homefield House
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Council called bailiffs more than 2,500 times last financial year
MORE than 2,500 debts were sent to bailiffs by the council in the last financial year, with one charity saying this is "too high" despite it being a decrease from pre-pandemic levels. Newly released figures from National Debtline and the Centre
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Winklebury regeneration progresses as council agrees to transfer land
COUNCIL-owned land will be transferred to a housing association to allow for more than 200 homes to be built in Winklebury. A planning application to build 203 sustainable homes, a centre with shop fronts, a pre-school, a medical centre and community