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Age Concern Hampshire chief executive officer steps down
Age Concern Hampshire has announced a leadership change as its chief executive officer steps down. Helen Callen, who has held the role since 2018, will transition to the position of chair of the board, a voluntary role that will enable her to aid
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Chiltern Way Trust takes over Coppice Spring Academy
An academy has changed hands after an award-winning trust took over. Chiltern Way Academy Trust has taken over Basingstoke's Coppice Spring Academy. The academy, now known as Chiltern Way Basingstoke, became part of the trust on April 1, 2024
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Nearly 500 more homes to be built on site of former golf course
PERMISSION has been granted for nearly 500 homes to be built on the former Basingstoke Golf Course site after a reserved matters application was approved. The development will mean the creation of 485 homes, 117 of which will be designated affordable
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Adorable guide dog puppy to appear on ITV show with Hampshire presenter
AN ADORABLE dog puppy named after a television presenter will appear alongside him on an ITV programme this Sunday. Titch, an adorable golden retriever labrador cross guide dog puppy, is set to make another appearance on ITV1’s ‘Love Your Weekend
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Company wins sustainability award for work in the energy sector
A Basingstoke firm has won a prestigious sustainability award for its work in the energy sector. Tomato Energy was recognised at The Big Sustainability Awards 2024, winning in the Sustainable Change category. The event took place on Thursday
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Toytown toy shop opens in Basingstoke town centre
A NEW toy shop has opened its doors today in Festival Place. National toy retailer Toytown has opened its 31st store in Basingstoke's Festival Place on Saturday, October 26, just in time for Halloween Weekend. The shop is located in the former
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Mother inspired to lose weight after being hospitalised with Covid shares journey
A MOTHER whose life 'changed dramatically' after she was hospitalised with Covid-19 has shared her weight loss journey. Sarah Hutchings, from Basingstoke, says she knew she 'had to get her head in the game' after she had to spend ten days in a
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It is time to vote for your favourite cafe to be named the best of 2024
The Basingstoke Gazette Cafe of the Year 2024 shortlist has been revealed. Whether you pop in for a quick coffee, or spend hours putting the world to right with friends, nothing can beat your favourite cafe. Over the last few weeks, we asked
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Flashback: Parade of shops closed due to Haymarket theatre extension
LEAVING the old Market Place to walk down Wote Street you may see on the left a row of Victorian shop units just before reaching the Haymarket Theatre. A long archway takes you through to Church Street, which in the olden days was known as a twittern
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9 places in Hampshire named among best to live in the UK for 2025
Hampshire has seen nine places in the county named among the best places to live in the UK for 2025, according to Muddy Stilettos. The women's lifestyle website creates a list of the best places to live every year, and it has expanded its number