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LETTER: Has the private rented sector been ruined by our present government?
I read with interest the article regarding this house and also the subject of listed buildings etc. In the country as a whole, there seems to be a drop in value of housing and particularly large properties such as this when they are eventually
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Dominic West named ambassador for charity helping homeless in Basingstoke
Renowned actor Dominic West has been appointed an ambassador for a charity that supports homeless people in Basingstoke. Julian House, which helps people who are homeless, vulnerable, or experiencing social exclusion in the town, Dorset and across
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Basingstoke death notices and funeral announcements from the Basingstoke Gazette
The Basingstoke Gazette published three death notices last week. Every week, the Basingstoke Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our
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Basingstoke drug driver, 22, banned for nearly double the legal limit
A Peugeot driver from Basingstoke has been banned for nearly double the drug driving limit. Dexta Newman-Parsons, 22, of Quantock Close, pleaded guilty to driving a Peugeot on Grampian Way in Basingstoke on February 7, when the proportion of Delta
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Use of swimming pool and tennis court at Grade II Listed house 'lawful'
THE OWNERS of a Grade II Listed house have been allowed to continue using a swimming pool and tennis court built in its garden. Permission to declare the continued use of the amenities lawful for another decade was approved by Basingstoke and Deane
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Jane Austen's House in Chawton launches 250th anniversary programme
Jane Austen's House in Chawton has launched its 250th anniversary programme. The house, where Austen lived, wrote and published her novels during the last eight years of her life, opened a new permanent exhibition on Wednesday, October 9. The
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Live: Lane reopens on A34 following road accident near services
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'Another tour' Fans go wild as picture of Clarkson, May and Hammond surfaces
Fans of The Grand Tour have gone into meltdown after a picture of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond went viral. The trio presented the Amazon Prime Video show since 2016 after leaving the BBC’s motoring programme Top Gear. In the
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What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Celebrity football match to raise funds for rare genetic disorder affecting boy
A family from Hook is spearheading a charity event to raise critical funds for research into a rare genetic disorder affecting their young son’s life. On November 3, 2024, Chertsey Town Football Club will host a star-studded celebrity football
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Family festival 'very excited' to be nominated for national awards ceremony
A FAMILY festival in Overton is celebrating after being nominated for two awards at a nationwide competition. CarFest, which is held every summer at Laverstoke Park, was nominated for the Best Medium-Sized Festival Award and the Best Festival
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Town centre building will be updated to 'enhance' appearance after plans approved
A BUILDING in Festival Place's town centre will get a new look after plans were approved by officers. Permission to replace the windows at Haymarket House in Wote Street was granted by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in a decision made on
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Martial Arts Academy celebrates September successes with belt promotions
Basingstoke martial arts academy Shin Gi Tai is celebrating a successful September after more than 140 members were awarded belt promotions following a weekend of grading exams. The academy, located in Daneshill, saw both children and adults participate