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Plan to convert former hair salon into microbrewery to be decided this week
A proposal to convert a former hair and beauty salon into a microbrewery and dining establishment in the heart of Overton will be decided on Wednesday. The application, submitted by B&R Benton Property Limited, seeks to transform the former
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New youth club and toy library expands thanks to £130,000 of council funding
Eleven community and voluntary groups in Basingstoke and Deane have been given more than £130,000. This is part of the latest phase of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Strengthening Communities Grant scheme. The funding has been used
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Preschool 'absolutely delighted' to move into 'wonderful' new location
A PRESCHOOL has moved into a "wonderful" new home in the "heart of the community," after "huge" efforts ensured they found the "right location". Overton Preschool, which has served the village and surrounding area for more than 40 years, opened
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Basingstoke Crematorium Christmas carol service details
Basingstoke Crematorium has announced its annual Christmas Carol Service. The free event, open to all community members, will take place on December 12 at 7pm. Attendees can join in singing traditional carols, lighting candles, and placing
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Friend honours boxing coach who died aged 54 with challenge he was 'desperate to do'
THE FRIEND of a prominent boxer and athlete in Basingstoke who died of a brain tumour last week is honouring his legacy by fulfilling a challenge that he was "desperate to do, but couldn't." Jeff Mitchell died last week aged 54, and his friend
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'Labour government will slowly but surely bring this country to its knees'
I don't wish to have a long drawn-out correspondence in the pages of the Gazette, but I must reply to the letter from Russell Burton in the letters page of October 3. I welcome true refugees, asylum seekers and legal immigrants coming to this country
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National Trust prepares for 'mixed bag' of autumn displays
National Trust rangers and gardeners are preparing for a "mixed bag" of autumnal displays. They believe the cool, wet conditions preceding the season have created uncertainty in the usual autumn spectacle across gardens, parklands, and woodlands
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Cigarettes and alcohol stolen after shop front extensively damaged in ram raid
A shop in Overton has been extensively damaged in a ram-raid in the early hours of Monday, October 7. Spar store on the corner of Greyhound Lane and Sapley Road, was burgled sometime between 2.30am and 2.45am, according to police. A white 4x4
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Recap: Road near Black Dam roundabout reopened following fuel spill
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Pictures: Basingstoke Half Marathon and 10k sees incredible numbers
The 15th annual Basingstoke Half Marathon and 10k took place on Sunday, October 6, surpassing expectations with participation in incredible numbers. More than 1,300 runners, including enthusiastic children in the newly added races, participated
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Police recover several bikes suspected stolen
SEVERAL bikes, believed to have been stolen, have been recovered by police. Police have recovered a number of bikes from Basingstoke's town centre, which they suspect to be stolen. Three bikes, including a red Probike Escape mountain bike,
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Hampshire forest school given boost by housebuilder looking to encourage outdoor play
A PRIMARY school in Hampshire has been given a boost of more than £500 from a housebuilder. Redrow Southern Counties, which is based in Basingstoke, has donated £520 to Awbridge Primary School’s Forest School so it can buy new supplies for the
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AWE employees choose new charity partner
AWE employees have chosen Parents And Children Together (PACT) as their new charity partner. The adoption and trauma recovery charity will receive support from AWE staff, who will fundraise, volunteer, and promote PACT's work. Kavita Thandi
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Green growth conference to return to Basingstoke
A conference dedicated to green growth is set to return to Basingstoke. Companies and organisations keen to build greater sustainability into their operations are invited to the free showcase, Unlocking Hampshire’s Green Potential 2024. The