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Distillery opens new site in 17th century barn with special celebrity guests
Hawkridge Distillers has opened a new site in a 17th century barn in Hampstead Norreys. The launch event on September 25 saw customers and friends of the business enjoy music, food, and Hawkridge spirits. Founded in 2018 in Compton, Hawkridge
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Live performance of multi-million-selling album to be performed at The Anvil
The Anvil is set to host a live performance of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells as part of extended 50th-anniversary celebrations. The multi-million-selling and award-winning album will be performed in full on Wednesday, November 6 at 7.30pm.
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Landlord ordered to pay £7.7k after tenant left unable to control gas central heating
A Basingstoke landlord who failed to meet licensing and safety regulations due to poor housing conditions has been ordered to pay £7,738 by the courts. Mark Gibson, who was the manager and person in control of his house in multiple occupation in
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PICTURES: Danny Dyer joins Jeremy Lynch in celebrity charity match
DANNY Dyer, Jeremy Lynch and a number of other celebrities laced up their football boots to play a charity match at the weekend. EastEnders cast members, Love Islanders and YouTubers pulled up their socks and stepped out onto the pitch at Hartley
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LETTER: Xenophobia is simply a word used by critics who have lost the argument
If you are one of the 28,000 pensioners in Basingstoke, read on. Despicable was the word used by your correspondent (Gazette Thursday 3rd October) - not to describe the withdrawal of the Winter Fuel Payment, but to suggest that immigrants might
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Council to continue with crackdown on street drinking in Basingstoke town centre
THE council has decided to extend a scheme to help crack down on street drinking and alcohol-related antisocial behaviour in public spaces. In a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, October 9, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) discussed a proposal
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Community to protest ahead of crucial council vote on temporary Basingstoke ice rink
Basingstoke's ice rink community is planning to hold a peaceful demonstration on Thursday, October 17, outside the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council offices. Organised by Cllr Sean Dillow, the rally will take place at 6pm ahead of a full council
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Basingstoke animal rescue groups raise funds for dog in urgent need of hip surgery
A collaborative effort by three animal rescue groups raised £400 at a recent event. Helping Dogs & Cats UK (HDCUK), Helping Wildlife, and Kekis Guinea Pig Rescue joined forces to raise awareness and funds for animal rescue services in and around
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Interactive show with sensory plan for babies and toddlers coming to Basingstoke
A theatre company is bringing an interactive show to a town centre venue for babies and toddlers. HurlyBurly Theatre is bringing You Are The Sun to The Forge at The Anvil in Basingstoke on Tuesday, November 12. The performance, which is designed
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Police want to identify woman who stole iPhone from Morrisons
POLICE are keen to identify a woman who they suspect stole an iPhone from a Morrisons supermarket. The theft happened at around 7.45pm on Thursday, September 12 in Morrisons on Elvetham Heath Way, Fleet. A woman reportedly put her phone down
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Row secure comeback from two goals down to take all three points
Hartley Wintney recovered from a two goal half time deficit to claim all three points against the 10 men of the Metropolitan Police. The visitors started the brighter and on 4 minutes Ezra Ikebuasi went on a surging run down the right and finished
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Parents who lose baby in pregnancy will be able to have child's life recognised
Parents who have experienced the loss of a baby early in pregnancy will now be able to apply to have their child’s life officially recognised regardless of how much time has passed. The Government has announced it will extend the baby loss certificate
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Man stabbed in arm as burglars flee scene with cash and jewellery
A MAN was stabbed in the arm after cash and jewellery were stolen during a burglary. Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of a burglary in Farnborough. Officers were called to a report that an address in Ribble
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Milk spillage causes traffic chaos at service station on M3 northbound
A MILK spillage at a service station on the M3 northbound has caused traffic chaos. The leak, which occurred at Fleet Services and led to the closure of its HGV area, saw fire crews on the scene acting swiftly to contain the liquid. Milk can
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This is why everyone is spotting mini penguins in Basingstoke. Reward for those found
Mini penguins have been spotted around Hampshire, including in Basingstoke, causing 'concern of an invasion'. The small coloured penguins have been spotted in locations around Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover with residents questioning where
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Firefighters called to scene of smoking car near Dunelm
A SMOKING car that turned out to be a blown radiator kept firefighters busy this morning. Basingstoke firefighters rushed to the scene of a smoking car outside Dunelm at Gastons Wood retail park, Chineham, at around 8.50am this morning, October
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Tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season, BBC scientist confirms
Did you know that the UK is home to a tarantula? The purseweb spider. And now we've officially entered spider season, you might catch a glimpse of one. The purseweb spider is Britain’s only tarantula and a member of the family that contains
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Basingstoke Community Radio opening its doors for behind-the-scenes tour
Basingstoke Community Radio (BCR) is opening its doors for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. The event, part of Community Radio Day on Friday, October 11, will give residents a chance to see the station in action. Station staff will be on
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Basingstoke events company Talli Tigers to host Diwali celebration
A new events company based in Basingstoke is gearing up for a spectacular Diwali celebration at the Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall. Talli Tigers will host the event that promises a vibrant cultural experience for people from all backgrounds.
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Manor house could be demolished and replaced with more than 100 homes
A MANOR house could be demolished and replaced with more than 100 new homes. Redlands House, and its associated outbuildings and garden, in Sherfield on Loddon, could face demolition in the near future, as developer Bellway submitted a request
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Pictures: Memorable tribute to 'Mr Blues' Everett as Rexfest raises £2,300
The Basingstoke Blues Club hosted a triumphant musical tribute in honour of the late Rex 'Mr Blues' Everett, raising an impressive £2,300 for Asthma + Lung UK. Held at Central Studios in Queen Mary's College, the event named 'Rexfest' brought together