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Basingstoke community heroes celebrated at awards event
Kikoi Connection celebrated community heroes at its annual Community Achievers Awards and Celebration. This event, part of Black History Month Basingstoke activities, was held at Queen Mary's College on October 25. It honoured those making
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The Armed Forces to benefit from free train tickets for Remembrance Sunday
South Western Railway (SWR) is set to provide free travel for Armed Forces personnel and veterans on Remembrance Sunday. The free travel is being offered to those attending any Remembrance Sunday events on November 10. It also extends to those
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Pictures: Look inside the new stunning nightclub opening in Top of Town tonight
Basingstoke’s nightlife is set for a thrilling relaunch tonight as Labyrinth, the town’s newest nightclub, opens its doors following an impressive £500,000 refurbishment. Located at 26 Winchester Street, the revamped venue brings new life to the
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'I'm going to be one of the ones hit the hardest' - Business owner slams budget
THE OWNER of an antiques and secondhand jewellery shop in Basingstoke has described feeling 'totally hammered' by Rachel Reeves' budget. Alan Stone, who owns Squirrels Antiques in New Street, explained in an interview with PA Media how Labour's
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Meet the five adorable dogs who need forever homes this Halloween
DOGS Trust Newbury is marking Halloween by sharing five adorable pups in need of a home this spooky season. The rehoming centre in Newbury has treated five of their finest dogs to a photoshoot in honour of 'Howloween', highlighting a number of
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Basingstoke Toy Appeal hoping to collect gifts for more than 1,000 children this year
The Community Furniture Project has launched its 2024 Basingstoke Christmas Toy Appeal. This year, the appeal began on Thursday, October 14, with deputy mayor Colin Phillimore, Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy, and various local businesses and charities
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Man jailed after biting and threatening man with screwdriver inside Co-Op
A MAN has been jailed for 45 months after he stole a man’s wallet, bit him and threatened him with a screwdriver outside a Co-Op. Officers were called to reports of an altercation at the Co-op in Wallingford Road in Sherborne St John at 3.47pm
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7 simple steps to help dry your clothes in winter without a tumble dryer
It’s challenging to dry your clothes outside in winter because colder and damper weather in winter often means that your laundry will take longer to dry and will be left feeling damp and smelling musky. Clothes can dry indoors in winter,
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'Labour didn’t tell us the truth' - Residents react to Rachel Reeves' budget
RESIDENTS of Basingstoke have had their say on Labours budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour's first budget in 14 years earlier today, Wednesday, October 30, raising taxes, pensions and the minimum wage. The Gazette spoke to a number
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Our camera club members get spooky for Halloween this October
It is October which means the days are becoming colder and the nights a lot spookier. At the end of the month, many of us will be celebrating Halloween, whether that's carving pumpkins, dressing up or enjoying a horror film. To celebrate
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PICTURES: Inside the new sports bar with immersive gaming promising 'safe fun'
SEE inside the new sports bar, which features immersive gaming, darts, plus a whole lot more and promises to be a "safe place to have fun." The Post Box Sports Bar will officially open its doors on Friday, November 1, bringing a much-needed variety
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'Let's all get behind the new Post Box Sports Bar and boost the Top of Town'
Welcome to my first property column! My columns will include all things property; general news, transactions and property issues across our borough which I hope the community will appreciate. My first piece is on the old Post Office at the Top
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Plan seeks to convert historic 17th century mansion into luxury retreat hotel
Plans have been set in motion for an ambitious transformation of the historic Hackwood Park Estate into a country retreat hotel with 52 rooms. Trium Environmental Consulting LLP has submitted an environmental impact assessment screening opinion
