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Couple share story of adopting siblings to encourage others to do the same
A couple who longed for a family have shared their story to encourage others to consider adopting siblings. Louise and Alex, who adopted siblings Claire and Nick, are keen to inspire others to help keep siblings together and offer them family life
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Hampshire GP urging parents to get children vaccinated against the flu
A leading Hampshire GP is urging parents and carers to get their children vaccinated against flu. This follows an offer for a free nasal spray flu vaccine for all children aged two and three. Dr Matt Nisbet, GP and vaccination lead for NHS
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Heritage railway looking for women who built steam locomotive in Eastleigh
The Watercress Line Heritage Railway is searching for the missing women who built a wartime steam locomotive in Eastleigh. New research has uncovered the missing stories of the women who built steam locomotives during the Second World War.
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More than 100 pollution incidents not addressed immediately in Basingstoke
SINCE 2018, more than 100 water pollution incidents, with a number classed as 'major', were not immediately addressed in Basingstoke and Deane, new figures show. A freedom of information request by RADAR shows the Environment Agency is attending
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It is time to nominate your favourite cafe to be named our Cafe of the Year 2024
We are looking for the Cafe of the Year 2024 and we need our readers to nominate their favourite to be in the chance of winning. Do you think your barista is the best of the best? Does your local serve up the best scones? Well now is your
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Thousands of appointments rescheduled because of strikes at Hampshire hospitals
Thousands of appointments have been rescheduled due to strikes at Hampshire Hospitals Trust since the end of 2022, new figures show. The figures come as junior doctors voted to accept a government pay deal, bringing their long-running dispute to
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Residential school plans for change in use after drop in pupils living on site
PLANS to change the use of a residential school are progressing further, having been recommended to go ahead by the council. Tadley Court School, a residential school for children with autism, applied for a change of use application from residential
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See inside independent brewery's 'lovely home' at open day event
AN INDEPENDENT brewery in Silchester started by two friends will hold its first open day inviting beer enthusiasts to try a range of brews. Mysterious Brewing was started by Adam Sculthorph and Ken Barker in May 2023 after the pair met through
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This is why you might've spotted an air ambulance flying over Basingstoke
AN AIR ambulance was called to attend an incident in Basingstoke on Thursday, September 19. A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance confirmed that the air ambulance, carrying a doctor and specialist paramedic, was dispatched
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Landlord thanks 'hero' neighbour who helped tenant escape house fire
THE OWNER of a house in Basingstoke has thanked her 'hero' neighbour after the property caught on fire. Jean Fisher, who rents out a property in Freemantle Close, has praised her neighbour Mike Kiltsman after he entered the house during a fire
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Mapped: How far are you from Britain's best pubs as national award winners named
Britain is a country that loves its pubs and the 2024 Great British Pub Awards have now crowned the best in the land. From southern England, to northern parts of Scotland, you may not have to go too far to find one of the prize-winning establishments
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Woman missing from Basingstoke found safe
A WOMAN from Basingstoke who was reported missing has been found. Tina Lilleker was last seen at approximately 1.30am yesterday, Thursday, September 19, on Sarum Hill. The 64-year-old is described as white, medium build, 5ft 2ins tall with
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'School's name change was a surprise for many and will take time to get used to'
On June 1, 2024, one of our town’s secondary schools, formerly known as Aldworth School (previously Richard Aldworth School) became The Blue Coat School, Basingstoke. Understandably, there was some surprise shown by some local residents, but, as
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Three five-bedroom houses could be built if farm buildings are demolished
PLANS to demolish farm buildings and create multiple five-bedroom houses have been submitted. If successful, three five-bedroom detached properties, with carports and access driveways would be built on the land at Monts Farm, Church Road, Baughurst
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Readers react to MP's 'disgraceful' winter fuel payment vote
READERS have had their say after Basingstoke's Labour MP, Luke Murphy, voted in favour of plans to scrap winter fuel payments for pensioners. As previously reported, Luke Murphy, who won the Basingstoke seat for Labour on July 4, voted for the
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Council launches £50k fund to support those most in need - here's how to apply
Hart District Council has launched a £50,000 grant fund to help community groups support those most in need during the coming winter months. Organisations can bid for up to £5,000 from the Cost of Living Support Fund for projects and activities