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LETTER: 'Who would have thought that Labour would do such terrible things?'
LABOUR!! All those who voted Labour can sit back and congratulate yourselves as pensioners sit in their blankets and coats this winter freezing to death knowing that you have got your wish - a Labour MP - who, by the way, voted in favour of stopping
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Strictly Come Dancing professionals to bring new show to Basingstoke
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are bringing their new show, Speakeasy, to The Anvil. The show, which will take place on Thursday, April 10, will take the audience on a journey from New York's secret speakeasies
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New homes, conversion of garage to playroom and new shop fronts on planning list
Below is a list of some of the planning applications submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in the week ending Sunday, September 15. 24/02090/ADV Display of 10 no. various illuminated and non illuminated signs Snows Motor Holdings
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Gin distillery proposes plans to host wedding ceremonies at venue
A GIN distillery has proposed plans to host wedding ceremonies and other events at the venue. Bombay Sapphire Distillery, in Laverstoke Mill, London Road, Whitchurch, has submitted plans to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to host weddings
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Single mum turned business owner encourages Basingstoke women to follow dreams
A beauty therapist who started her own business as a single mum is encouraging Basingstoke women and girls to follow their dreams. Andrea Jones, who runs the Andrea Danielle beauty therapy school in Reading, became a single mother at the age of
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Toddlers at Andover Nursery welcome fire crew to celebrate Emergency Service Day
Fire Fire! Toddlers at Andover Nursery School join fire crews to celebrate Emergency Service Day Hoses were unravelled and fire engines inspected as youngsters at the Busy Bees Picket Twenty Nursery School in Andover, learned about the Fire Service
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'Keep your dog on a lead' - Basingstoke woman's plea to 'irresponsible' dog owners
THE owner of a large dog from Basingstoke is calling for other pet owners to keep their animals on leads over fears that hers will be blamed for an attack. Jo Harkness, from Oakley, has noticed a problem in the area with dog owners allowing them
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Town centre car park re-opens after car hit a wall at the weekend
The Chantry Centre multi-storey car park in Andover has reopened after a car struck a wall in the Shopmobility area. The incident occurred on Sunday morning (September 15) and Test Valley Borough Council immediately closed the car park amid safety
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Supermoon delights camera club members as it shines above Basingstoke
A supermoon lit up the skies of Basingstoke and our camera club took six incredible photographs. The moon was brighter and bigger than normal on Tuesday, September 17. The supermoon, when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit
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Man faces trial after he denies coercive control of Basingstoke woman
A man will face trial for seven charges of coercive control, assault, and intentional strangulation of a Basingstoke woman. He denies the charges. Kali Bartley, 44, of Hanwell in London, who is remanded in jail, appeared via a video link on Wednesday
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Basingstoke mum's desperate plea to find wedding and engagement rings lost at hotel
A Basingstoke mum is desperately appealing for help to find her wedding and engagement rings after they went missing from the Village Gym in Basing View. Katie Bannock last saw the items in the family changing room on the ground floor by the swimming
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Girl who saves pocket money to buy toys for children in hospital to meet Prince Harry
A young girl from Basingstoke, who buys toys for children in hospital using her pocket money, will meet Prince Harry at the end of the month. Scarlett Cripps, 10, has been named as a winner in the national 2024 WellChild Awards, in association
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See the major UK retailers that allow dogs in store from John Lewis to Apple
Finding major retailers that allow dogs in their stores can be a challenge in the UK with most having a general ban on pets. However, there are a growing number of shops allowing dogs inside with The Range being the latest to make this policy change
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Landscaping enhancements approved for the 'hanging gardens of Basingstoke'
A planning application for landscaping enhancements at the iconic Mountbatten House in Basingstoke has been approved. The building, renowned for its hanging gardens and Grade II listing, is set to undergo a revitalisation of its historic roof gardens
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AWE opens applications for careers programme with hundreds of places
AWE has opened applications for its Early Careers programme for the 2025 intake. Around 10,000 applications are expected for the 534 places available, covering apprenticeships, a 12-month industry placement, and AWE’s Evolve graduate scheme.
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Army veteran shares tales of risky Ukrainian mercy dash to packed audience
A retired army officer who joined an aid convoy to Ukraine has shared an account of his journey with a packed audience in Stockbridge. Mark Betteridge, 66, from Hurstbourne Tarrant set off from the town with humanitarian supplies, to drive to Lviv
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£200k cut to library stock budget won't be 'detrimental' says council boss
Hampshire’s children’s services boss has argued people won’t suffer a ”significantly detrimental” impact despite a £200,000 cut in the budget for new library stock so core services can be prioritised. One of the 13 proposals to generate £17.5m
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Nature is 'sounding the alarm' as wildlife charity declares butterfly emergency
A wildlife charity has declared a national "butterfly emergency." Butterfly Conservation says the results of this summer's Big Butterfly Count show a "marked and hugely concerning decline" in numbers. Overall, participants spotted just seven
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Tesco shoppers in Hampshire to win share of £500,000 for local schools
Tesco shoppers in Hampshire have a chance to win a share of £500,000 for local schools or children’s groups this Saturday. As part of the supermarket’s Stronger Starts campaign, shoppers at Southampton’s Butts Road Express store or the Lee Solent
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Hospital surgeon praises group of cyclists for 'amazing' support for cancer treatment
A HOSPITAL consultant has commended a group of cyclists who raised an incredible amount of money for a Basingstoke charity. Basingstoke liver cancer surgeon Merv Rees described the group Arkriders as “amazing” after they raised more than £310,000
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Community centre swirling with excitement after unveiling new toilet sink
A COMMUNITY centre has become the first publicly owned building in the country to feature a stoma sink in its toilet, aiming to "pave the way" for more businesses to role them put nationwide. Melrose Community Association in Abbey Road, Popley,
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Organisations pledge to improve Hampshire's health and wellbeing by 2050
Organisations in Hampshire have pledged to improve health, make better use of health services, and boost the local economy by 2050. The promise was made at a meeting of the Hampshire 2050 Partnership at Hampshire County Council. The meeting