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County council encouraging older residents to do 'simple' strength exercises
Hampshire County Council is encouraging older residents to engage in daily strength-building activities. This initiative, part of Falls Prevention Week from Monday, September 23 to Friday, September 27, aims to promote a healthier lifestyle and
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Hit children's book to come alive for first time on Basingstoke stage
A beloved children's book will come alive on stage for the first time in Basingstoke. Rod Campbell's 'Dear Zoo' will be performed at The Haymarket for three shows on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29. The show, produced by NLP Ltd
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Drink-driver back in court for failing to comply with community order sentenced
A MAN who was sentenced for a drink-driving offence was back in court for failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. Mateusz Lagowski, 38, of Wordsworth Close, Basingstoke was previously given a community order in May 2023 for
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'Exciting' new bowling alley AND buffet restaurant to open in Festival Place
A NEW bowling alley, complete with soft play, darts and shuffleboard is opening in Festival Place next year. Following a recent promise of an "exciting announcement," Festival Place has revealed that Superbowl UK will be opening a new entertainment
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LETTER: 'It is time to step up to the plate and get things done'
I NOTE with interest the position of the administration parties of Basingstoke and Deane in opposing the government's plans to build more houses. While I have no issues with policy revision, the impact on the local plan requires careful consideration
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Unpaid work given to Basingstoke man who failed to comply with prison release order
A MAN has been given a supervision order for failing to maintain contact with probation. Nathan Lee Ingham, 35, of no fixed abode, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on September 13 for failing to comply with supervision requirements imposed
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'Sensible, well-loved' man may have been spiked before falling to death in Alicante
A project manager died on holiday after a drunken fall from his hotel balcony in Benidorm, an inquest heard. Amateur football coach Lewis Cooper suffered the mystery 2am plunge from the second storey after returning from a night out, a coroner
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Man jailed for racially aggravated assault and criminal damage in Oakridge
A MAN who racially abused and assaulted another man, caused criminal damage and assaulted a police officer has been jailed for more than five months. Jay Sleator, 35, of Attwood Close, Basingstoke has been jailed for more than five months after
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Two men arrested in joint drugs operation at weekend
TWO men have been arrested as part of a pre-planned drugs operation in Basingstoke last weekend. A number of teams, including the Basingstoke Priority Crime Team, Northern Neighbourhood Enforcement Team, the Roads Policing Unit and the Dog Unit
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Man, 49, charged after car failed to stop following accident in Overton
A MAN has been charged after a car failed to stop following an accident in Overton. Edward Butler, 49, of no fixed abode, was charged with failing to stop after an accident on Winchester Street, Overton, on July 26. Butler was also charged
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False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits
Brits have been warned of the dangers of false widow spiders invading our homes as spider mating season begins in the UK. Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October. After
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'£30m regeneration of incredible building and garden puts buzz back into Basing View'
Mark Jones is partnerships manager at Destination Basingstoke. He has worked in Basingstoke for 27 years, including 13 years as editor of The Gazette and eight years as director of communications and fundraising at Ark Cancer Charity. 'Basingstoke
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Here's everything we know about the Brighton Hill retail park demolition
DEMOLITION works on a retail park in Basingstoke could take up to 11 weeks to complete, according to the land owner. As previously reported, work to knock down the Brighton Hill Retail Park in order to create two large warehouse buildings began
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Council's £2.5m town campus marketed for redevelopment for Basingstoke university
BASINGSTOKE’s £2.5m council offices are being marketed for possible redevelopment as a university. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is promoting the 2.6 acre Civic Campus in London Road, valued at £2.5m, for redevelopment, describing it as
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Fire safety concerns raised as investigation launched into Basingstoke block of flats
FIRE safety concerns have been found at a block of flats in Basingstoke following an investigation by the borough council and fire and rescue service. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) issued an enforcement notice on Unity House, in Lime