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Hampshire charity looking for new trustees and deputy chair
A charity is looking for new trustees and a deputy chair to help guide the organisation. Age Concern Hampshire, a charity dedicated to supporting older people across the county, is looking for people to join its board. The charity wants people
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Lucy Porter bringing her new show No Regrets to Basingstoke
Lucy Porter is bringing her new show all about regrets to Basingstoke. The comedian will perform at The Haymarket on Friday, November 22 as part of her UK tour. Porter's show, aptly named No Regrets, takes a humorous look at her own life misfortunes
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Basingstoke Variety Show delivers a night to remember at The Anvil
The annual Basingstoke Variety Show lit up The Anvil on Saturday, October 5, as it delivered an evening of stunning performances to a packed house. With more than 320 local performers taking part, there was something for everyone - from music
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Kingsclere Photo Club to host exhibition with guest photographers from France
Kingsclere Photo Club will host its 17th annual photo exhibition on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13. The exhibition will feature an impressive display of work from 18 members, as well as contributions from two guest photographers visiting
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No plans for bus service shake-up, Hampshire County Council confirm
The county council confirmed that it has no intention of following national plans to franchise bus services across Hampshire since the area is “not suitable” due to its rurality. The Labour government’s proposal aims to give more powers to local
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Mystery surrounds new shop opening at Top of Town
A vacant retail unit at the Top of Town in Basingstoke is showing signs of new life, with renovation work currently underway—but the identity of the new business remains a mystery. The unit, located at the corner of Market Place and London Street
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Woman who was four times legal limit for drug driving given extended ban
An Audi driver from Tadley who was four times the legal limit for drug driving has been given an extended ban. Laura Barker, 34, pleaded guilty to driving an Audi on Mulfords Hill in Tadley on February 8, while the quantity of cocaine in her blood
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Two men arrested following 'serious' motorway accident involving tree
TWO men have been arrested after a 'serious' motorway accident. Police were called at 10.22pm on Friday, October 4 to a report that a silver Honda Civic had left the northbound carriageway between junctions 5 and 6 and crashed into a tree.
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Searches continue for missing man Ian - have you seen him?
POLICE are carrying out 'extensive enquiries' to locate a Hampshire man. Ian, aged 75, was last seen in Linford Way in Bordon at around 9.40pm on Thursday, October 10. Hampshire Police is 'extremely concerned' for his welfare, and are now turning
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Masked men deemed 'too high' a risk for police to pursue down country road
POLICE had to call off a pursuit after deeming it "too high" a risk to continue chasing a group of masked men who were speeding down a country road. As part of a rural crime operation, Hampshire Constabulary's Country Watch team were on patrol
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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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Vet issues warning to dog owners over 'Garbage Gut' dangers
Dog owners are being warned of the dangers of Garbage Toxicosis, sometimes known as Garbage Gut. Walkies is the highlight of the day for most dogs - in fact, recent research shows that ‘walk’ is one of the words which gets our dogs’ tails wagging
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Pensioners left shocked and unsafe after bin stolen and rubbish dumped in park
An elderly Basingstoke couple have been left distressed after they woke up to discover their rubbish bin had been stolen from outside their home on Pack Lane. Nick and Lisa Newitt of Pack Lane in Kempshott were shocked by the disappearance and
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Freemasons open their doors to the public in Basingstoke
An open day in Basingstoke revealed the activities of Freemasons in their lodges, aiming to "de-mystify" the organisation. The event took place at the Basingstoke Masonic Hall on Saturday, September 28, offering a peek into one of the world's oldest
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Are electric toothbrushes better than normal toothbrushes? Dentist reveals all
In recent years, the electric toothbrush has soared in popularity among people who believe its pros far outweigh those of a manual toothbrush. But is that true? If you've ever been to the dentist (we pray that you have), you'll know they tell
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Map reveals every sighting of the venomous false widow spider in the UK
The UK is home to many creepy crawlies, from the common daddy long-legs spider, scientifically known as the Pholcidae, to the Cave spider and the quick-moving Jumping spider. However, away from the harmless and more common spiders that are often
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I compared BLT supermarket sandwiches and one stood out for meal deal glory
The meal deal has very much ingrained itself into the British cultural zeitgeist, and with that comes a huge range of options for sandwiches that people can pick from. Certain choices are more popular than others, and one you are almost guaranteed
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'We are so proud' - Festival Place scoops hat-trick of industry awards
FESTIVAL Place has scooped a hat-trick of industry awards for its community initiatives. Basingstoke’s shopping centre, Festival Place, has picked up three wins and a commendation at this year’s prestigious Sceptre Awards. The Sceptre Awards
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New games area, change of use to large HMO and public car park works on planning list
Below is a list of some of the planning applications submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in the week ending Sunday, October 6. Erection of a first floor extension to the front elevation with a rear dormer infill. 172 Pack Lane,