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Road closures including M3 and A303 for drivers to watch out for
DRIVERS in and around Basingstoke and Deane will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And one of them is expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing a wait of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest
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Renowned orchestra to perform at The Anvil in Basingstoke
A renowned orchestra will perform a revered set of concertos in Basingstoke next month. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) will perform Bach's Brandenburg Concertos 1 – 6 at The Anvil on Tuesday, November 12. The performance will
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Plan to convert former hair salon into microbrewery approved despite objections
A proposal to convert a former hair and beauty salon into a microbrewery and dining establishment in Overton has been approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. The application, submitted by B&R Benton Property Limited, will see the
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New Festival Place centre manager aims to 'build on success and reputation'
FESTIVAL Place has appointed a new centre director who says she is "excited" to build on the commercial success and reputation of the shopping centre. Vicky Hickson, an experienced retail industry leader, has been appointed as the new centre director
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First look: Magical woodland trail with pumpkin patch and life-size carriage opening
AN EXCITING new enchanting woodland trail is opening this weekend offering families the chance to pick their own pumpkin at the end. Wasing Eastate, in Aldermaston, is hosting its annual pick your own pumpkin and woodland trail event from October
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Football club 'strongly condemns' alleged assault outside stadium
BASINGSTOKE's football club has 'strongly condemned' an incident involving a 'minority of individuals claiming to be supporters' at a match. After a fixture at Frome Town FC stadium on Saturday, October 12, supporters of Basingstoke Town FC were
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Impressive victories for Basingstoke Hockey Club
Basingstoke Hockey Club had a competitive weekend across its teams, with impressive victories and some challenging matches. Both Ladies 1s and Mens 4s continue to maintain unbeaten runs so far this season! Ladies and Mens 1s both visited Bournemouth
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Basingstoke sink Sandown and Shanklin on the island
AN INSPIRED Basingstoke display earned the side a win in the latest round of Counties 1 Hampshire, beating Sandown and Shanklin 32-43 away from home and exorcising the demons of last year's dismantling at the hands of the Island side. Rhys Buchan
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Basingstoke Women's rugby team in hard-fought defeat
AN encouraging first half display left Basingstoke Women with so much to be positive about, despite falling to a tough loss against Dorking II yesterday afternoon. An Erica van den Ordel screamer from half way was the highlight in a tenacious display
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Oakley Bowling Club receives £1,500 grant for new equipment
Oakley Bowling Club has received a grant of £1554.50 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, for the purchase of a new indoor bowls short mat and associated equipment. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in
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Have you seen Ian? New image of 75-year-old missing in Hampshire
POLICE have released a new image of a man who went missing in Hampshire. Ian Taylor, 75, was last seen in the Lindford area, near Bordon, at around 9.40pm on Thursday, October 10. He is described as white, 6ft 2in tall, broad build, with grey
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PHOTOS: New cafe opens at former Patisserie Valerie unit in Festival Place
A new cafe opened its doors at Festival Place on Tuesday, October 15. Family-run cafe chain Boswells, which has a select group of cafes around the UK, has officially opened its 19th location in Basingstoke The cafe, which took over the former
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Hampshire Chamber of Commerce calls for action on skills shortages
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has called for action to tackle skills shortages. This comes as the government plans a major overhaul of employment rights. The Employment Rights Bill aims to boost job security with 28 reforms, including changes
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'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK
A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has discovered a "super rare" animal "that shouldn't be in the UK" hiding up in Scotland. The Kookaburra is a type of bird native to Australia. It is part of the kingfisher family and is well-known for its distinctive
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Suspected drug dealer appears in court after more than £1,500 cash found
A MAN has appeared in court after suspected Class A drugs and a baton were found at an address in Aldershot. Anthony Moody, 36, of Station Road, Aldershot, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A and
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Farmer frustrated over planning delays as pregnant alpacas struggle in the cold
A farmer has expressed his frustration over the continuing delay in obtaining planning permission to build a barn for his livestock, as two of his pregnant alpacas face difficulties coping with the cold. Hesham Fada, known as Sam, purchased land
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New Greggs bakery 'opening soon' sign dumped behind derelict building
A sign letting people know that a new Greggs is 'coming soon' has been taken down and dumped behind a derelict building. As previously reported, signs appeared at a service station on the A339 in Kingsclere saying a new Greggs would be opening
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People with dementia invited to take part in free get-together with singing
A popular singing event for people living with dementia is returning to a Basingstoke museum. Let’s Sing for Memories will take place at Milestones Museum on Wednesday, October 16. The sessions are free to attend and are sponsored by Home Instead
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Care home with 'open, approachable and visible' service rated 'good' by CQC
A Basingstoke care home has been praised for its "safe and effective" service. St Thomas’s Care Home, in St Thomas Close, was rated 'Good' overall in a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. The CQC carried out its inspection on September
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Why the leasehold sale could be good news - and a risk - for Festival Place
The latest announcement that the long-term leasehold for Festival Place shopping centre is up for sale could signal a turning point for Basingstoke’s flagship retail hub. After years of uncertainty, especially following its placement in receivership