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Giant pumpkin wins contest at Basingstoke Mencap charity
A colossal pumpkin, weighing 203 pounds, claimed first place at Basingstoke Mencap's annual competition. The contest, held on October 26 at the charity's GreenFingers project at the Elizabeth Road Allotments, seeks out the year's largest squashes
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Historic Market Town pub now available for purchase for £475,000
A prominent and historic Market Town pub located in Alton is now available for purchase at a guide price of £475,000. Leisure property specialists Fleurets have announced the sale of the freehold interest of The Wheatsheaf pub at Market Square
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IN THE DOCK: Eight people in Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court this week
HERE is a round-up of court cases from Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court from the past week. A Basingstoke woman who stole items from a number of shops and breached a community order has been told to pay compensation. Stacie Campbell, 29, of Castle
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REVIEW: Could this new popcorn shake replace the tried and true cinema favourite?
A FAST food chain has launched a popcorn milkshake, but is it innovative and could it join the ranks of beloved flavours such as chocolate and vanilla, or is it just a fad? Five Guys in Festival Place has launched a new flavour of shake to join
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PICTURES: See inside the new toy shop selling Lego, Bluey, Barbie and more
LEGO, Bluey, plushies and more are filling the shelves at Basingstoke's new toy store. Toytown officially opened its 31st store in Basingstoke's Festival Place on Saturday, October 26, just in time for Halloween Weekend. Readers may be able
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Historic Grade II listed gate at The Vyne to be restored using original timber
A GRADE II listed 18th-century wall at The Vyne will have its gate repaired and restored using the original materials. An application to replace the timber gate to the walled garden at The Vyne National Trust, Sherborne St John, was granted, allowing
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Opening date set for store taking over former John Lewis unit in Basing View
GO Outdoors will open 'early next year' in an empty unit previously occupied by John Lewis, according to the company. The retailer, which sells tents, clothing and equipment for outdoor activities including cycling, hiking and more will take over
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'Ridiculous' plans to develop equestrian buildings into housing face objections
PLANS to demolish equestrian buildings and build up to four homes have been met with objections from neighbours, with one calling it "ridiculous.". The proposal seeks permission in principle for the demolition of the existing equestrian buildings
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Shop selling vintage football shirts for charity will reopen in time for Christmas
A SHOP selling retro, vintage and collectable football shirts to raise money for charity will return to Festival Place in time for Christmas. Football Shirts for Charity, which sells shirts both in new and pre-loved condition, will open on the
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Council to take no further action on 'massive' AWE development
THE council will take no further action regarding a "massive investment" involving the creation of more than four new buildings at AWE. An application seeking planning permission for the erection of 42,785m2 of space, comprising more than four
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