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Basingstoke Croquet Club win southern division title
Basingstoke Croquet Club have emerged victorious in the Southern Division of the Southern Croquet Federation’s annual league for Handicap Association Croquet. Playing against other clubs from Ryde in the south to Aldermaston in the north they notched
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Woman who was caught driving under influence of cocaine and Benzoylecgonine banned
A woman who was caught drug driving in Basingstoke has been banned Rebecca Black, 48, of Kingsclere, pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle on Churchill Way West in Basingstoke on February 17 when the quantity of cocaine and Benzoylecgonine in her
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Festival Place promises 'exciting' future as more than 30 shops remain empty
MORE than 30 shops are currently empty in Festival Place, with the shopping centre promising "exciting announcements" soon. Basingstoke's flagship shopping centre, once the envy of many towns in the south-east, currently has 30 empty units - with
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LETTER: 'Why can't two-bedroom terraced bungalows be built?'
I am a widowed pensioner who would like to downsize, like many others. If I purchased a maisonette, I would have to pay at least £1,400 a year for leasehold. If I move into an independent living home, I would have to pay at least £800 per month
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Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and rain
A YELLOW weather warning is in place for thunderstorms and rain in Basingstoke. The Met Office issued the yellow warning, which is in place from today, Saturday, September 21, to Monday, September 23. Thunderstorms are expected throughout the
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'Terrifying' tornado damages houses and trees in Hampshire
A "terrifying" tornado swept through Hampshire yesterday, damaging properties and felling trees. No-one was hurt in the weather event in Aldershot, which happened at 12pm on Friday, according to Rushmoor Borough Council. The Tornado and Storm
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Prizes to win at annual quiz night TONIGHT - Here's how to take part
A FLURRY of prizes from an alpaca experience to beauty packages are on offer at Hospital Radio Basingstoke's annual quiz night. Every year, Hospital Radio Basingstoke, a registered charity completely run by volunteers in several different roles
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Amazing photos show Basingstoke's oldest building from above
BASINGSTOKE's oldest building has been photographed from above in all its glory. St Michael’s Parish Church is located in the heart of the town centre, standing tall in front of Festival Place The church dates back prior to the Norman Conquest
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County council on 'brink of financial disaster' warns union
A FUNDING shortfall of more than £100m will leave Hampshire County Council on a 'precipice', according to research. The county council has a hole in its finances of £132m, the largest predicted shortfall in the South East, for the upcoming financial
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Author and mum to release book about family shattered by suicide
An author and mum is releasing a new book telling the story of a family shattered by suicide. Caroline Roodhouse will launch Daddy Blackbird on Thursday, October 10, World Mental Health Day, providing a rare insight into the lives of those left
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Basingstoke racing driver finishes season on high with best-ever result
A Basingstoke racing driver has finished the season with his best result. Aaron Morgan, who is paraplegic following a motocross accident at age 15, races for Team BRIT, the world's only competitive team of all-disabled racing drivers. He drives