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Paddle court, heat pump, loft conversion and stable demolition on planning list
A new paddle court, heat pump installation, and a loft conversion are some of the planning applications submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Here is a list of some of some of the applications submitted to the council in the week
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Photo club's annual exhibition draws in hundreds of visitors
A photography exhibition in Kingsclere drew in hundreds of visitors to see the talented work showcased. Kingsclere PHOTO Club's 17th annual exhibition was recently held at Kingsclere Village Club. Eighteen club members and two photographers
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Two suspected drug dealers arrested after police pull over car at services
TWO suspected drug dealers have been arrested after being found with what police believe to be Class A drugs. Police pulled over a Seat Leon after spotting "suspicious behaviour" on the M3 southbound on Thursday, October 24. A search of the
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Cladding set for removal after storm exposes use of combustible materials
WORK to remove potentially dangerous cladding covering a high-rise building in Rooksdown has been given the go-ahead by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Pemberley Place, in Priestley Road, was found to contain combustible insulation after
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Residents enjoy wine tasting evening at Basingstoke care home
Residents and guests at a Basingstoke care home enjoyed an evening of wine tasting. The event at Ashcombe House Care Home featured a variety of wines including dessert wines, reds and rosés. The selection of six bottles was provided by Majestic
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Brighton Hill roundabout traffic lights updated to 'reduce congestion'
THE TRAFFIC lights on Brighton Hill roundabout have been updated to 'reduce congestion at busier times'. The roundabout, which cost £20 million and took almost two years to build, has been criticised by drivers for the traffic lights turning red
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The 76-year-old art club that provides a sense of community to all members
Basingstoke Art Club has been running since 1948 and its weekly meetings are providing a social space for newcomers to Basingstoke. The members gather every Wednesday to paint or draw together at The Tea Bar on London Street and they showcase their
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Basingstoke among stations to see accessibility improvements under new plan
A “first of its kind” agreement has been sought between the county council and SWR to improve accessibility to the 48 rail stations in Hampshire. The “Hampshire Rail Station Interchange Plan” is a plan that identifies current issues at rail interchanges
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Basingstoke passengers facing disruption due to animals on the railway
PASSENGERS at Basingstoke station are facing disruption with trains being cancelled and delayed due to animals on the train tracks. The disruption, which is expected to continue until 5pm, is caused by animals on the railway between Basingstoke
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Man, 20, charged after man reportedly stabbed in High Street
A MAN from Basingstoke has been charged after a man in his 20s was reportedly stabbed. Police were called to a report of a disturbance at a property in Strood High Street in Kent on Sunday, October 6 at approximately 11.40pm. Officers were
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Man, 34, charged after items worth more than £850 stolen
A MAN has been charged after items worth more than £850 including chocolate and coffee were stolen from stores across Hampshire. Stephen Shanahan, 34, of no fixed abode, has been charged with seven counts of theft from a shop. Officers received
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Man arrested on suspicion of stealing pickup truck
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and fraudulently using a registration mark/document. Police pulled the 43-year-old man over at around 10pm on Winchester Street, Whitchurch, last night, Thursday, October 10.
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Tesco, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more excluding millions from lower prices, Which? warns
Millions of people are being excluded from accessing lower prices at some of the UK’s biggest retailers due to loyalty scheme restrictions, Which? has found. The consumer expert found that while many popular loyalty schemes offer lower prices for
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Family needed to adopt 14-month-old girl with 'big, bright smile'
A 14-month-old girl with a "big, bright smile" is in need of an adoptive family. Ava is currently with a foster carer but Adopt South, the regional adoption agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton, is hoping to find her
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Plans to build six new homes reduced to four after residents' objections
FOUR new homes will be built in a residential area instead of six if plans are approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council after campaigns from residents. Developer, Quadron Investment Ltd, submitted proposals to the borough council on January
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First female Mayor who did 'so much for the town' honoured with blue plaque
THE first female Mayor of Basingstoke, who "gave so much to the town," has been honoured with a blue plaque. Councillor Edith Alice Weston served as a town councillor from 1929 until her death in 1956 at the age of 72. She became the Mayor in 1937
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Mother who cared for her husband after he had stroke nominated for award
A BASINGSTOKE woman who cared for her husband for more than 35 years after he suffered a type of stroke that causes bleeding in the brain, has been nominated for an award. Lesley Vass began caring for her husband Barry after he experienced a severe
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Creative agency in Basingstoke collecting toys for Christmas
A Basingstoke creative agency is collecting toys for children this Christmas. Clone will be operating as a collection and drop-off point for the Spotlight UK Christmas Toy Appeal for the second year in a row. The agency will collect, wrap and