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College mechanic helping to save lives as community first responder
A Hook college mechanic is helping save lives in his role as a community first responder. Jason Browne, from Alton, works at Lord Wandsworth College, and volunteers as a community first responder for the South Central Ambulance Service. He
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LETTER: 'Better hope you do not have a heart problem in Basingstoke'
It is with great sadness that I write to mourn the closure of Saturday morning cardiac rehabilitation classes at the sports centre in town. These classes were some of the only ones in Basingstoke at times suitable for working people. The classes
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Meeting between Churchill and Chamberlain imagined in new play
A new play about a historic meeting between Winston Churchill and Neville Chamberlain is set to be performed. The Lion and The Unicorn will be performed at Arlington Arts Centre on October 19. The play, written by Robin Hawdon, is set on the
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Vistry Thames Valley: New appointment for housebuilder
A man has been appointed regional technical manager for the UK's biggest housebuilder. James Hammond, from Puttenham, near Guildford, has been promoted to the position at Vistry Thames Valley, which has its headquarters in Reading. The 33-year-old
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Permission given to convert vacant office building into three houses
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has given permission to convert a commercial office space into three residential dwellings. Bluett House, a vacant office building located in Cliddesden, has stood empty since June 2023 despite extensive marketing
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PHOTOS: Retail park demolition takes another step forward
THE DEMOLITION of a retail park in Basingstoke has taken another step forward. Brighton Hill Retail Park, which included popular toy store Toys R Us in addition to electrical retailer PC World and sports retailer JJB Sports, is being demolished
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Organisations collaborate to nurture 'thriving, passionate and confident' teachers
A LONG-established teacher training provider has joined with another partnership to help nurture a new generation of "thriving, passionate and confident" teachers in Basingstoke. The Basingstoke Alliance SCITT has joined forces with the Ofsted
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PHOTOS: Huge Hunter's supermoon lights up the sky above Basingstoke
Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club members got beautiful shots of one of the brightest moons of the year. On Thursday, October 17, the Hunter's Moon shone above Basingstoke. There have already been two supermoons this year - August's Blue Moon
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Three decades of wait ends: Manydown deal sealed, paving way for thousands of homes
The long-awaited purchase of the Manydown land is nearly complete, with just the final step of solicitor sign-off and contract exchange remaining, much like the final stages of buying a house. Once this process is formally sealed, the development
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DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'
Debts unwittingly racked up by carers due to overpayments of their allowance should be written off immediately, the Government has been urged as it announced a review into the issue. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall acknowledged the problem
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See inside 'refreshed' convenience store after refurbishment
A CONVENIENCE shop in Basingstoke has reopened with a 'brand-new look' after undergoing refurbishment. One Stop in Shakespeare Road closed on Monday, October 7 before reopening on Friday, October 11. The store has been refitted with new, extra
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Post Office Horizon IT scandal focus of Cardiac Rehab lecture
A heart charity's upcoming annual lecture will focus on the Post Office's Horizon IT scandal. Cardiac Rehab has announced the theme for its flagship fundraising event, with tickets now on sale. The lecture will be given from the viewpoint of
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Nightmare parking situation prompts calls for toilet demolition
A NIGHTMARE parking situation in a neighbourhood has prompted councillors to call for the demolition of a disused toilet to make way for more spaces in the area. Parking issues have arisen on Homesteads Road, Kempshott, during school drop-off and
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Sneak peek inside new sports bar with shuffleboard, darts and immersive gaming
WORK to build a sports bar featuring an immersive entertainment system is well under away, with the owner saying he wants to "give people a reason to come out to town." Wayne Lee-Buckland, 40, is "looking forward to" opening the doors of the Post