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New trails celebrating Jane Austen's heritage launched to village community
New trails celebrating Jane Austen's heritage have been launched in Overton. The Overton Jane Austen Trails were officially launched by the Deputy Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Cllr Colin Phillimore, to the local community on Saturday, September
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Tadley Arts Festival to return with more artists, musicians, and comedians
The Tadley Arts Festival is returning this October, boasting more artists, musicians, and comedians than ever before. The biennial event, organised by the 11 Churches Together Around Tadley and supported by Tadley Town Council, is expected to surpass
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Dummer Fair 2024: What you need to know about the return of popular event
The Dummer Fair is returning this October to raise money for a Hampshire. The event will be held at the Dummer Cricket Centre in Basingstoke on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10. A variety of stalls, including gifts, clothing,
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Headteacher says 'outstanding' Ofsted report is 'simply superb recognition'
THE HEADTEACHER of a Basingstoke school has said she is 'delighted' after inspectors upgraded its Ofsted rating to 'outstanding'. Ruth Griffiths, head of Rucstall Primary School in Black Dam, has said she is 'proud' of its community, including
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Pictures: Basing House comes alive with stunning Civil War re-enactments
The historic grounds of Basing House came alive last weekend with a stunning event hosted by The English Civil War’s Marquess of Winchester’s Regiment. Basing House, once home to John Paulet, the 5th Marquess of Winchester, was revived with the
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'The new government needs to address this issue with more vigour'
THERE has been much debate recently about our overcrowded prisons and the lack of capacity for those newly convicted and sentenced. The latest available figures indicate that over 10,000 foreign nationals are in our prisons representing 12% of
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PICTURES: Scores of people of all ages attend bowling club open day weekend
SCORES of people of all ages attended and open weekend at a bowling club in Basingstoke. Loddon Vale Indoor Bowling Club at the Leisure Park, held an open day weekend throughout September 14 and 15. The club currently has more than 350 members
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Three schools and a nursery to get extra places for children with SEND
More children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will benefit from increased local specialist school places. Hampshire County Council has expanded provision at two schools in Fareham and the New Forest, and a nursery in Gosport
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'Prolific' shoplifter jailed for stealing fragrances from Boots
A PROLIFIC shoplifter who stole hundreds of pounds worth of fragrances from Boots has been jailed for 20 weeks. Abbie Folkes, 31, of East Street, Farnham, ignored a Criminal Behaviour Order which banned her from entering Aldershot for five years
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Festival of fun events from coffee mornings to live music this week
A GROUP of churches have joined forces to hold a week-long festival of events including a coffee morning and a music performance in Basingstoke. Melrose Christian Fellowship, a family church based in the community hall in Popley, is part of Through
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Images of two men released following theft of motorbike in Basingstoke
Police are appealing for information following the theft of an orange KTM Duke motorbike in Basingstoke. Officers have released images of the bike and two men they wish to speak with in connection to the incident. The motorbike was reported
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Pictures: Carnival Hall celebrates 60th anniversary with big celebrations
A community centre in Basingstoke marked its 60th anniversary with a vibrant celebration, organised by the Basingstoke Hindu Society (BHS). Carnival Hall in Council Hall celebrated the anniversary at Mays Bounty cricket ground on Saturday, September
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Free legal advice for Basingstoke businesses ahead of changes to employment laws
Businesses across the borough can get help and support following proposed updates to employment law at a free event this month. Following the General Election in July, the government has set out its plans for significant updates to existing employment
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Thousands gather as the Government considers a total ban on trail hunting
Thousands of people across England and Wales showed their support for National Trail Hunting Day. The event was organised by the British Hound Sports Association (BHSA) as the Government considers a total ban on the sport. From Northumberland
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Class A drugs and a crossbow seized following raid in Basingstoke
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of Class A drugs supply offences following a warrant in Basingstoke. Officers attended a property in Pear Tree Way, Oakridge, on the morning of Monday 16 September. Suspected Class A drugs, mobile
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Basingstoke man, 27, charged with shoplifting from Iceland in Festival Place
A Basingstoke man has been charged with shoplifting at an Iceland shop in Basingstoke. George Pattinson, 27, of Castle Road, Basingstoke, has been charged with theft from a shop and failing to comply with a community protection notice. It comes
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Wetherspoon to cut drink prices this week with a pint for under £2 - full list
You might be able to get a pint of your favourite ale for under £2 this week as JD Wetherspoon is cutting the price of a range of drinks across 700 of its pubs. The chain will be reducing the price of a pint of Ruddles Best from Wednesday, September
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Beavers born in Hampshire for first time in 400 years at Ewhurst Park
Beavers have been born in Hampshire for the first time in 400 years. The two baby beavers, known as kits, were first spotted in early July in an enclosure on the Ewhurst Park estate near Basingstoke, its team announced on Tuesday. The kits
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'We are deeply saddened by this' - Laptops, cash and donations stolen from charity
A charity supporting the local homeless communitas fell victim to a break-in during the early hours of Saturday, September 14. The incident took place at The Camrose Centre's premises at Glebe Hall in Church Square. The centre told the Gazette
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Halloween laser light show is coming to town in aid of school
A Halloween laser light show is coming to a Hampshire town. The Spooktacular Halloween Laser Light Show will take place at Treloar’s, in Alton, on Thursday, October 31, from 5.30pm to 8pm. The event will feature a display of single and multi-coloured
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Pioneering band The Puppini Sisters bringing show to Basingstoke
The Puppini Sisters, who pioneered the neo burlesque/swing scene, will perform in Basingstoke next month. The group, who are celebrating 20 years together, will perform at The Haymarket on Saturday, November 2 as part of their UK tour. The
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Hampshire care home residents enjoy Texas-themed dance class
Residents at a care home donned their cowboy boots for a Texas-themed dance class. Those living at Care UK's Bourley Grange, in Bourley Road, in Church Crookham, were surprised to find their living room transformed into a Texas desert for the special
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Village pub offering mobility scooter to 'someone who really needs' it
A VILLAGE pub is making a mobility scooter available for a resident who "really needs to get around." Last year, punters at The Red Lion pub, in Overton, raised funds to acquire a mobility scooter for regular customer Richard McNeil. Earlier
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New live music event for Top of Town as part of plans to 'breathe life' into area
MUSIC lovers will be able to enjoy a fantastic line-up of live music this month as part of a new event celebrating music from homegrown talent and national artists. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Love Basingstoke present Listen Up –
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‘Parish council’s objection is nonsense’ – Plan for new school building approved
A proposal to build a new building for nursery classrooms at a school in Overton has been approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, with a councillor calling the parish council's objection "nonsense." The planning application, submitted