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Athlete to try to break Guinness World Record for burpees completed in one hour
A BASINGSTOKE woman will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the number of burpees completed in an hour. Jitka Hall will try to break the current record, held by athlete Britteny Cali from Pompano Beach in Florida of 841 chest-to-ground
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Basingstoke toy shop hosting free mini Lego giveaway and demos this weekend
A toy shop in Basingstoke will be giving out free mini Lego this weekend. Smyths Toys have announced that they will be hosting a free mini Lego giveaway in all stores on Saturday, October 26. Anyone popping along this weekend can expect fun
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Emergency services called to scene as car crashes into hedge
A CAR has crashed into a hedge in Beggarwood. The crash happened in Rycroft Meadows, off Beggarwood Lane at around 3.45pm today, Wednesday, October 23. The car, a grey Kia Sportage, made its way off-road and into the hedge. Two people were
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'I wouldn’t be here without them': Army veteran raises funds for mental health unit
A veteran has raised more than £1,000 for a Basingstoke mental health unit after his own battle. WO2 Stuart Millson, a retired member of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, launched a fundraising challenge to give back to the NHS staff
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'Can you help by sharing your memories of Basingstoke past?'
In addition to my recent book Basingstoke History Delving Deeper I am now compiling a book of personal living memories of Basingstoke past. I am inviting anyone to contribute their memories of living in Basingstoke before 1980 as far back as they
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PICTURES: AA building lights up for one last time as company bids farewell
THE AA building was lit up from outside for the last time as the company bid farewell the the iconic Basingstoke headquarters. Fanum House, in Basing View, has been the headquarters of the Automobile Association (AA) for more than 50 years, after
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Popular Basingstoke Indian restaurant wins Chef of the Year at national awards
A POPULAR Indian restaurant is celebrating after winning 'Chef of the Year' at the National Curry Awards. Spicy Tadka, based in Westminster House, just outside of Festival Place, has picked up a National Curry Award for the second year in a row
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'I'm 100 per cent sure he did it' - Key witness heard saying in police interview
"I'm 100 per cent sure Sam put that knife through Justin's leg." These were the words of a key witness, whose police interview was played for jurors at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, October 23, during an ongoing Basingstoke murder trial.
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The Hampshire family attraction with surprise offering and 'best ever' kids' park
BEAULIEU might be home of the National Motoring Museum, but the Hampshire attraction has more to offer than just vehicles from across the decades. While the New Forest venue has an impressive range of vehicles on show - from Mr Bean’s iconic mini
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High and lows across weekend's hockey fixtures
Basingstoke Hockey Club experienced a weekend full of highs and lows. While some teams faced tough losses, others, particularly the youth and Men’s 4s, continued to shine. With plenty of standout performances across the board, the club looks forward
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Brad's belter spares Basingstoke blushes
A BRAD Titcombe screamer from his own five metre line in the final play of the game gave Basingstoke the win in Round 6 of Counties 1 Hampshire against Trojans. The side weren't at their best, but scores from Alfie Rowley, Riley Darragh and Jak
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UK to trial norovirus vaccine in 'world-first' with aim to cut 'burden on NHS'
The UK is trialling a world-first vaccine for norovirus with hopes it could cut the “burden on the NHS”, the Health Secretary has said. Within the next two weeks, the new mRNA vaccine from Moderna will enter the final stages of testing with results
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Trainline announces Railcards will no longer work on all trains
Trainline has issued an update for customers with a Railcard to help them avoid being fined when travelling on trains. In the update, Trainline explained that passengers cannot use their Railcard on all trains. Customers will need to check
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LIVE: Power cut caused by 'third party damage' affecting hundreds of homes
10:51am Back up and running Power has now been restored to the affected areas
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Crown Heights cladding work starts but residents may not see big changes immediately
WORK has started to remove potentially dangerous cladding from Crown Heights, although residents may not see big changes immediately. Barratt, the original developers of the building in Alencon Link, confirmed that remedial works started on Monday
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Christmas show to bring festive cheer to Basingstoke
A Christmas show is set to bring festive cheer to Basingstoke. The Albion Christmas Band will perform at The Haymarket on Tuesday, December 12, as part of their 25th anniversary tour. Known for their seasonal mixture of traditional carols,
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Residents asked to give their views to shape future of NHS services
Residents are being asked to help shape the future of healthcare services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The newly formed Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare, an NHS Foundation Trust, is calling on the community to provide feedback
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Controversial 'tactical' shed plans given green light from council despite objections
PERMISSION has been granted to build a controversial shed which received objections from neighbours who criticised it for being 'tactical' after initial plans for a garage were refused. As previously reported, James Selwood, of Bears Cottage, Tubbs
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Hampshire author Jane Austen honoured with exclusive silk ribbon collection
An exclusive collection of silk ribbons has been created to honour Jane Austen. Whitchurch Silk Mill and Jane Austen's House have teamed up to produce 14 unique ribbons. The designs draw inspiration from Austen's writing table, her novels and