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University student from Hampshire wins award for work in Devonport dockyard
A Hampshire student has won a prestigious award for his work during a placement year. University of Plymouth student Ely Coleman, from Fleet, was given the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Young Achiever Award for his technical
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Cyber security firm helping charities protect themselves from threats
A Hampshire-based cyber security compliance team is helping charities protect themselves from cyber threats. RightCue, based in Basing View, is supporting IASME's Charity Cyber Essentials Awareness campaign during Cyber Security Awareness month
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Basingstoke makeup artist aims for victory at wedding industry awards
A Basingstoke makeup artist has been named a regional finalist at The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) 2025. Rachel Maslin is hoping to secure the top spot in the wedding makeup artist category in the south-central region and take the next step toward
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'Blatant vandalism' of fencing in cul-de-sac sparks councillor's call for action
A COUNCILLOR has called for action after a fence in Buckskin was vandalised to create a 'dangerous' unauthorised cut-through, concerning residents. Cllr Sean Dillow, councillor for Kempshott and Buckskin, explained that residents in Highlands Road
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Recycling centre plans spark concern over huge and 'dangerous' increase in lorries
The owner of a refuse tip and skip hire company has submitted proposals to build a recycling plant, sparking concerns it will increase traffic on narrow country lanes. Jack Hutchins has applied to West Berkshire Council for planning permission
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Trick or Treat takeover brings pumpkin trail and scarily good fun to Festival Place
A TRICK or Treat takeover will bring scarily good fun to Festival Place this Halloween as kids can take part in a pumpkin trail. October half-term will see the shopping centre transform into a magical, mysterious playground filled with wickedly
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Man arrested after police find cannabis factory with 190 plants
A man has been arrested after officers located a cannabis factory in Aldershot. Officers attended an address on Bell Chase on October 2 and discovered more than 190 plants in various stages of growth. Since this discovery, officers have been
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MP raises threat to hospital services at Prime Minister's Questions
HAMPSHIRE hospital's plans to shake up health services in Basingstoke and Winchester have been challenged in the House of Commons today. Winchester MP Danny Chambers challenged the Prime Minister about the planned removal of consultant-led maternity
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Officers investigating burglary appeal for member of the public to come forward
Officers investigating a burglary in Basingstoke would like a member of the public who found a victim’s driving licence to come forward. Police were called at 12.31am on Monday, October 14, to a report that an address on Solbys Road had been accessed
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More than 100,000 people in Hampshire take up free Covid vaccine
More than 100,000 people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have received a free Covid-19 vaccine in the first week of the autumn campaign. Launched last week, the campaign aims to keep winter illnesses at bay. The NHS has urged people to book
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People warned to be prepared for flooding during Environment Agency campaign
The Environment Agency has warned Wessex communities to be ready for floods. This comes as part of the nationwide ‘Flood Action Week’ from October 14 to 20. The awareness campaign also marks the one-year anniversary of Storm Babet, which caused
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'I owe my life to Basingstoke Hospital': Man raises thousands after shooting accident
Eighty participants gathered for a charity clay pigeon shoot, raising £15,000 for medical equipment. The annual Two Smoking Barrels Clay Pigeon Shoot, organised by Paul Oldring, took place in Kingsclere on Sunday, October 1, in aid of the Hampshire
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Young dancers showcase their talents at Basingstoke Variety Show
Young dancers from the Lynden School of Dance delivered a memorable performance at the Basingstoke Variety Show. The event, held at The Anvil on Saturday, October 5, raised funds for the Mayor's Charity Appeal. The children displayed their
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Groups come together to highlight organisations which work to support the homeless
An event to mark World Homeless Day aimed to "dispel myths" around its causes. The event, which took place on Thursday, October 10, at Festival Place, was organised by the Basingstoke and Deane Social Inclusion Partnership. This group of specialist
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Award-winning pub The Mutton to host Indian-themed dining experience
An award-winning pub is set to host an Indian-themed dining experience. The Mutton at Hazeley Heath, in Hazeley Heath, near Hook, is offering the event as part of its new 'Taste Of' series. A Taste of India will take place on Thursday, November
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Hampshire woman with motor neurone disease stars in BBC Lifeline Appeal
A WOMAN living with motor neurone disease (MND) from Hampshire was recently featured in the BBC Lifeline Appeal. Maggie Coates, who lives in Fleet and was diagnosed with MND in 2021, shared her experience of the disease in the broadcast to raise
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Basingstoke hospital launches new rule affecting all patients that will 'save lives'
A NEW rule that will ‘save lives’ has been launched by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT). As reported in June this year, Basingstoke hospital was one of 143 sites across the country that was testing and rolling out Martha’s Rule in