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County council consultation seeks views of young people with SEND
Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being asked to share their views. The informal consultation, which is open until Sunday, November 3, is seeking the opinions of young people with SEND, their families, and
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Gardening club thanks members for decade-long service
A gardening club has thanked two members for their decade-long service. The Sherfield & District Gardening Club recently held its September meeting, where Andy Morgan and Dan Farrow were presented with Certificates of Appreciation and Honorary
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Hartley Wintney out of FA Trophy after 2-1 defeat
Hartley Wintney exited the FA Trophy after a 2-1 defeat at Ashford United, writes Tyler House. The Row were without four key players, and another enforced change from Tuesday saw first team coach Adam New come into defence in place of the injured
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Hampshire man raises more than £50,000 for club after flooding hits stadium
An AFC Wimbledon fan who has raised more than £50,000 for his club after the stadium was hit by flooding said the support has been “flabbergasting”. Graham Stacey, 50, from Hook, set up the fundraiser – which has surpassed its target of £50,000
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'Vindictive act of taking away the winter fuel allowance'
WELL, the Labour Government continues to implode, which is quite a feat. The Tories took several years to get this out of touch with public opinion, Labour has achieved it in a couple of months. And of course, this all started with the vindictive
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'The English drink of choice' - Couple open cider taproom in cowshed
A COUPLE have fulfilled their ambition and opened a new taproom in a repurposed cowshed near Basingstoke. As previously reported, Lucy and Philip Lundberg established their own cider brand, Hydes Cyder Cº, in 2023 after Philip took up brewing as
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Independent brewery's first open day heralded as a 'success'
AN INDEPENDENT brewery in Silchester started by two friends has heralded its first open day as a 'success'. Mysterious Brewing held its open event on Saturday, September 21, inviting beer enthusiasts to try a range of brews from Indian pale ales
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Mother says son, aged 7, 'lived through someone else' after organ donation
A MOTHER from Basingstoke has spoken about her decision to donate her son's organs after he died from a brain disorder at the age of seven. Debbie Carr, from Lower Kempshott, made a choice in May 2021 to donate her son Frankie's organs to allow
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Basingstoke Variety Show showcasing local talent returning for 23rd year
Theatre goers are in for a spectacular night at The Anvil as the Basingstoke Variety Show returns to wow the crowd for its 23rd year. The event will see performers take to the stage on Saturday, October 5, with a range of acts including dance groups
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MP slams review of new Basingstoke hospital saying it will put project 'in limbo'
THE Conservative MP for East Hampshire has slammed a review of the building of a new hospital for Basingstoke and refurbishment of Winchester hospital. MP Damian Hinds has spoken out about the government’s plans to put the new hospital for Basingstoke
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Man bitten and threatened with screwdriver inside Co-Op
A MAN was bitten and threatened with a screwdriver inside a Co-Op in Basingstoke after he had his wallet stolen. Officers were called at 3.47pm to reports of an altercation inside the Co-Op in Wallingford Road in Sherborne St John on Monday, September
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This £2.50 household item is the key to making your white shoes look brand new
This £2.50 household product is the key to making your white shoes look as though they are brand new. Whitening non-gel toothpaste from Colgate, which can cost as little as £2.50 from major supermarkets like Asda, is exactly what you need to stop
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Action packed start to season for Basingstoke Hockey Club
Basingstoke Hockey Club enjoyed an action-packed first full weekend of the season, with teams across all ages and sections putting in strong performances at home and away. The Men’s 1s battled hard but fell 6-3 to Staines 1s in a high-scoring encounter
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Basingstoke trains cancelled and delayed due to signalling problems
PASSENGERS at Basingstoke station are facing disruption, with trains being cancelled and delayed due to signalling faults. The disruption, which is expected to continue until 4pm, is caused by a fault with the signalling system between Basingstoke
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Suspected drug dealer arrested after police find hundreds in cash in Nissan
A SUSPECTED drug dealer has been arrested after police pulled over his Nissan Note and found suspected Class A and B drugs and hundreds of pounds in cash. Police pulled over the 26-year-old man, at around 11pm on Friday, September 20, as he was
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Exhibition at Hampshire attraction celebrates 'passionate women'
A new exhibition is celebrating female strength through thread and stitch at a Hampshire attraction. The exhibition, titled "Passionate Women," is currently on display at the Whitchurch Silk Mill. Created by Hampshire-based textile art group
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Ukrainian refugee who fled war achieves top A-levels and starts university
A Ukrainian refugee who fled the war has started university after achieving top grades at a school in Hook. Sofia Kulynych arrived in the UK in May 2022, escaping the conflict in Dnipro with her mum and 18-month-old brother. Her stepdad, who
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Stylish service office block hosts networking on its terrace in Basing View
LUNCH, drinks and networking took place at an office's terrace to mark the building nearing completion. Arena Offices held the business event at its Grosvenor House offices in Basing View, Basingstoke on Wednesday, September 18. Business people
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Huge indoor Christmas attraction opening with elf village, ice palace and train ride
PREPARATIONS are underway at one of the UK’s largest indoor Christmas attractions where guests can enjoy a new Santa Shuttle to the North Pole. With less than 100 days to go until Christmas, 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park, in Headley, near Basingstoke