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Business breakfast seminar planned to discuss impact of recent Budget
A business network is hosting a breakfast seminar in Basingstoke to discuss the impact of the recent Budget. The Budget, delivered by Rachel Reeves on Wednesday, October 30, was one of the most anticipated in recent years, raising more than £40bn
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Popular museum and café named finalists in prestigious awards
A popular museum and café are thrilled to have been named as finalists in two categories at a prestigious awards ceremony. Whitchurch Silk Mill has been shortlisted for The Beautiful South Tourism Awards 2024, which celebrate excellence in the
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Taxi prices for passengers could increase across Basingstoke and Deane
THE COST of taking a taxi in Basingstoke and Deane could rise due to a 'substantial increase' in operating costs for drivers, says the council. The proposals, which are currently under public consultation, would see the fare for Hackney Carriages
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Hampshire MP demands PM give 'exact timeframe' for Post Office scandal compensation
A Hampshire MP has demanded that the Prime Minister deliver an 'exact timeframe' regarding compensation payments to victims fo the Horizon Post Office scandal. Alex Brewer, Liberal Democrat MP for North East Hampshire, told MPs her constituent
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Basingstoke Festival, luxury hotel and museum all reach final of Tourism Awards
FIVE finalists from Basingstoke have been announced for the 2024 Tourism South East Beautiful South Tourism Awards. These awards celebrate excellence within the tourism sector. A total of 75 finalists from tourism and hospitality businesses
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LETTER: Budget is 'designed to make a tangible difference in the lives of many'
I write in response to your publication of the leader of Hampshire County Council, Nick Adams-King’s, views on the 2024 Budget. I was surprised to see only Nick’s perspective offered and therefore feel compelled to write in with some thoughts in
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Image released after front door of Gabardine Bar damaged
THE FRONT door of the Gabardine Bar was damaged, sparking an appeal from police. Hampshire Constabulary are appealing for information as part of an investigation following a report of criminal damage in the town centre. Officers received a
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Mystery as KFC in leisure park shuts its doors to customers
THE KFC in Basingstoke Leisure Park has shut its doors to the shock of shoppers, with no reason given for the closure. Customers who were looking to get their lunch or dinner from the fast food restaurant have been left disappointed after it inexplicably
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WATCH: Toys R Us reduced to rubble during retail park demolition works
A VIDEOGRAPHER has captured a time-lapse of the demolition of a retail park in Basingstoke. Brighton Hill Retail Park, which included popular toy store Toys R Us in addition to electrical retailer PC World and sports retailer JJB Sports, is currently
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Eight 'massive' warehouses to be built on farmland after council gives go ahead
EIGHT warehouses will be built on farmland after the council gave the green light for development. The warehouses will be situated within six buildings which will be constructed on the land at Oakdown Farm, Dummer. Permission was granted for
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First Class: Photos of pupils starting school in Basingstoke
It's a time every parent, grandparent and carer feels proud - a child's first days at school are precious to many. And this year Reception classes across Basingstoke have been captured in brilliant pictures in the Gazette's popular First Class
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Basingstoke masonic lodge donates £2,500 to good causes
A 104-year-old masonic lodge in Basingstoke has given extra financial help to three good causes. Elvetham Masonic Lodge has been able to provide additional financial support to three charities it has supported financially during the summer.
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See inside the new 'customer-driven' cafe offering a 'fantastic social space'
A NEW ‘customer-driven’ café serving pizza, cake and coffee has opened in War Memorial Park. Park Social Café opened on Monday, October 14 and is serving a range of food and drinks, including Donna Italia sourdough pizzas, toasted ciabattas, cakes
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Free bus travel for military personnel during Remembrance Weekend
Stagecoach has announced free travel for military personnel, cadets and veterans during Remembrance Weekend. The offer, available on November 10 and 11, is in honour of those who have served the country. It applies to all Stagecoach bus services
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MP calls for 'urgent reform' of 'broken' special education and disabilities system
LUKE Murphy MP has called for urgent reform in the provision for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), claiming that the current system is "broken." Basingstoke’s Member of Parliament, Luke Murphy, passionately advocated for urgent
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Comedian Sara Pascoe to perform in Basingstoke as part of UK tour
Sara Pascoe will perform in Basingstoke next year as part of her UK and Ireland tour. The tour marks the comedian, author and BBC One's The Great British Sewing Bee host's first tour since 2022. Her much-anticipated new show, I Am A Strange
