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Young Violinist to make first performance with orchestra at The Anvil
A YOUNG musician who performed in a BBC competition will make his debut with an orchestra in Basingstoke. Aki Blendis, a standout in the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2022 competition at just 14 years of age, will make his debut with the Basingstoke
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Breakfast with Santa and wreath workshop among Christmas events at garden centre
A HOST of magical Christmas themed events including breakfast with Santa and a wreath making workshop are being launched by a garden centre. Hillier Garden Centres, which has branches in Aldermaston, Winchester, Newbury and Weyhill, has revealed
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Shop that only stocks UK cheeses urges people to 'Buy British' this Christmas
AN AWARD-WINNING cheese shop in Basingstoke which only stocks British cheeses is urging people to "buy British" for Christmas. The cheese shop in The Hampshire Deli only stocks British cheeses due to customer demand and owners are urging shoppers
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Council leader praises sports bar for inspiring 'big boy' investors at Top of Town
THE leader of the council has praised the success of a new sports bar, stating that because of it, more businesses are now confident "in wanting to do stuff in the Top of Town." Speaking at a corporate welcoming event held in The Post Box Sports
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Basingstoke estate agency opened to support London overspill celebrating 90 years
A BASINGSTOKE estate agency which launched in the town to support those moving from London to the suburbs is celebrating an incredible 90 years of finding people new homes. When Gascoigne-Pees opened its first branch in 1934, King George V reigned
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Pop-up shop selling items at discounted rate for charity opens in Festival Place
A POP-UP shop selling items from bric-a-brac to clothes, shoes and more, has opened in Festival Place just in time for Christmas. St Michael's Hospice has opened the store in the unit next to Starbucks to offer gifts 'perfect for the whole family
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Woman charged with attempted murder and GBH after two hit by car
A WOMAN has been charged with attempted murder after hitting two women with her car. Lucy Povey, 34, of Coleman Close, hit the women, both of whom are in their 40s, with her car in Bennet Close on Thursday, November 7. One of them suffered
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Hampshire man left 'embarrassed' by 'utterly misleading' supermarket signage
A Hampshire man was left "embarrassed" by a promotional offer he claims was "utterly misleading" at an Iceland store. Ken Ford was the Iceland supermarket in Eastleigh when he discovered an apparent deal on mince pies, the Daily Echo has reported
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Nine of the best light trails in Hampshire you need to visit this winter
It is that time of year again. As we look forward to the festive season, many of us will be looking to do fun things with friends and family. Luckily, in Hampshire, we have some brilliant attractions that take the festive season very seriously
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The 45 best photos as Basingstoke celebrates Diwali
BASINGSTOKE was illuminated for Diwali celebrations last night. Kala The Arts hosted its fourth Diwali programme, inviting people of all ages and communities to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights. The free Light It Up 24 event took place
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Long queues as new Auntie Anne's pretzel stall opens in Festival Place
A NEW pretzel stall is seeing an abundance of business as it opens in Festival Place. Auntie Anne's new kiosk has opened in the shopping centre today, Saturday, November 9, outside Typo and Superdry. The new kiosk comes two years after the
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Battery energy storage development and traveller pitches on planning list
The proposed development of a battery energy storage system and the creation of two traveller pitches are two planning applications submitted to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Here is a list of some of some of the applications submitted
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Flashback: Public artwork across the borough and its origins - explained
TEN years ago, in November 1994, one of Basingstoke’s most controversial pieces of artwork was unveiled in Wote Street by the actress and singer Sarah Brightman. The £25,000 granite sculpture, weighing seven tonnes and carved over a period of two
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'It's not our sign' - Greggs says dumped 'opening soon' sign does not belong to them
MYSTERY surrounds how a Greggs 'opening soon' sign was found dumped behind a derelict building after the company said it does not belong to them, despite it having the popular bakery’s branding on it. As previously reported, a sign letting people
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REVIEW: 'A stylish, modern café with small-town prices and service with a smile'
THE new Park Social café in War Memorial Park is the perfect place for a snack and a drink, with good food, a nice interior and an even nicer view. Park Social café opened on Monday, October 14 in the John Arlott Pavillion in War Memorial Park
