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Seven magical winter festive light trails in and around Hampshire this year
LIGHT trails have become hugely popular in recent years with many outdoor attractions now holding their own version in the run-up to Christmas. Providing the perfect festive treat for the family, here we have compiled a list of magical illumination
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Inquest opens into death of 96-year-old involved in a crash near Basingstoke
AN inquest has opened into the death of a Bristol man who died following a collision near Basingstoke. Nicholas Charles James, 69, of Springfield Avenue, Bristol, was riding an electric bicycle on the A339/Hackwood Road when he was involved in
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Council unveils plans for more electric vehicle charging points in Basingstoke
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has unveiled plans for more electric vehicle charging points. The council is inviting feedback on its draft Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy until Monday, November 4. The strategy outlines how the council
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Council 'followed procedures' to prevent disrepair at ice rink, report finds
A COUNCIL motion to examine the events that led to the poor condition of Basingstoke's ice rink has concluded. The motion passed on February 23, aimed to examine how the issue was handled by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council over the years
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PHOTOS: End of an era - Demolition work begins on retail park
DEMOLITION work has finally begun on a retail park in Basingstoke. Brighton Hill Retail Park took pride of place opposite The Camrose stadium for more than 30 years, seeing retail giants like Toys R Us, JJB Sports and PC World set up shop over
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Man, 35, charged with racially aggravated assault and criminal damage in Basingstoke
A BASINGSTOKE man has been charged with racially aggravated assault and criminal damage in Basingstoke following an incident on Monday, September 23. Police were called at 1.39pm on September 23 to a report that a man in his 40s had been threatened
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Man accused of biting Co-op customer and threatening him with screwdriver is charged
A MAN accused of biting a customer inside a Co-op shop and threatening him with a screwdriver has been charged with attempt to cause grievous bodily harm, burglary and fraud. As previously reported, officers were called at 3.47pm on September 23
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More heavy rain could be on the way as Met Office issues another weather warning
The Met Office has issued another weather warning meaning more heavy rain could be on the way. Forecasters have warned that there may be some flooding and disruption over the next few days. A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued
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Cuts to school crossing patrols slammed as 'dangerous' by Basingstoke schoolchildren
CHILDREN from a Basingstoke primary school were among those who voiced concerns over plans to cut school crossing patrols, with parents, children and councillors labelling the proposals as immoral and illogical cuts that go too far. Children from
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African community leader 'reassured' on representation after meeting with MP
A LEADING member of Basingstoke's African community has said he feels "reassured" that Africans will be fairly represented in the town after a meeting with MP Luke Murphy. Dr 'Tunde Adelakun, President of the Africa United Diaspora movement, recently
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Club for older people in Old Basing marks it 65th year with cream tea and bingo
The Ivy Club in Old Basing celebrated its 65th anniversary with a cream tea and birthday bingo. The group was set up in 1959 as a welfare group offering a hot meal once a month to the elderly residents of Old Basing. Today, not only do the
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Bid for barn to become five homes successful following appeals
PLANS to change a barn into five homes, complete with gardens, have been permitted by the council following several appeals. The plans to change the use of Dipper Barn Farm, Manor Farm Lane, Tufton, from an Agricultural Building to a Class 3 Dwellinghouse