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Hampshire named one of the best counties in the country
It's undeniable that Hampshire is one of the best, if not the greatest, county in England. It has everything: Beaches, forests, curious wildlife, pretty villages, buzzing towns and bustling cities. Last month, The Telegraph revealed its list
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New 'game-changing' X-ray machine unveiled at community hospital
A new state-of-the-art X-ray machine has been unveiled at Alton Community Hospital. The X-ray machine, launched by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is expected to significantly improve the hospital's diagnostic capabilities. The trust
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Owner 'incredibly thrilled' after restaurant scoops two coveted awards
THE owner of a Nigerian restaurant in Basingstoke town centre has said he is 'incredibly thrilled' after scooping two food awards in one weekend. Afrizi, located in Festival Place, has been awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2024
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LETTER: Too many fireworks - 'This year has been one of the worst ever'
Years ago fireworks were let off just once a year on the 5th of November to mark Guy Fawkes night. It consisted of a few colourful fireworks, one, two or three quiet, pretty rockets, a Catherine Wheel or two and handheld sparklers. That's all
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Renowned London chef to host supper at Hampshire hotel
A renowned London chef will join Heckfield Place for its final Hearth Supper of the year. Jackson Boxer, head chef at Henri, Brunswick House, Orasay London, and Cowley Manor Experimental, will team up with Hearth's head chef, Owen Seamark, on Thursday
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Grade I listed 'Downton Abbey' barn no longer at risk after repairs
A GRADE I listed mediaeval barn which is part of the 'Downton Abbey' estate has been repaired and is officially no longer at risk. Historic England has today, Thursday, November 14, revealed its Heritage at Risk Register 2024. The Register
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Road closure outside pub disrupts access to Basingstoke town centre
Motorists are facing disruption as Winchester Road has been closed at Winton Square for essential works. The closure, which prevents access to the town centre from this route, has been put in place for what appears to be essential electrical maintenance
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Emergency services respond to patient on roof at Basingstoke hospital
Emergency services rushed to Parklands Hospital earlier today (Wednesday, November 13) after reports that a patient had climbed onto the roof. Police, fire crews, and ambulance teams were called to Parklands Hospital on Aldermaston Road to save
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Basingstoke vanquish St Jacques Vikings with big away win
A STATEMENT performance from the Basingstoke 1st XV brought back a bonus point win against a tough St Jacques Vikings side. Overcoming a long day of travel, scores from Simon Appleby, Luke Wareham, Alfie Rowley and Dan Mairs went alongside a double
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Title chasers deal sucker punch blow to much improved Hartley Wintney
Kingstonian maintained their challenge to leaders Farnham Town thanks to scoring two unopposed first-half goals at Hartley Wintney. Hartley started brightly and had a good chance on 5 minutes. Charlie Postance forced his way through on the right
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Question Time will be filmed in Basingstoke - who's on the show and how to watch?
TOPICAL debate programme, Question Time, will be filmed in Basingstoke tomorrow, but who is on the panel and how can you watch? The Fiona Bruce-presented programme that invites audience members to ask questions to politicians, business people and
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Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter
Get ready for thermostat wars as families around the country do battle over home temperatures to keep warm this winter. With rising energy costs, it's little surprise that 96 per cent of Brits are considering reducing the heating down to save cash
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Post Office yet to finalise Basingstoke operator amid plans to cut 115 branches
The Post Office said it has yet to finalise a new operator for its Basingstoke town centre branch, currently located within WHSmith, amid its national plans to cut 115 branches. As previously reported, WHSmith has announced that it will officially
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'I am absolutely delighted' - Secondary school appoints new headteacher
A SECONDARY school has appointed a new headteacher who says he is "absolutely delighted" to take on the new role. The Costello School, in Crossborough Hill, has announced the appointment of Mr Andrew Conway as its new substantive Headteacher.
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Bungalow made 'uninhabitable' by fire to be restored after council approves plans
THE ROOF, windows and doors of a bungalow damaged by a fire in St Mary Bourne will be replaced after the borough council granted planning permission. The owners of the house in Spring Hill Lane asked Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council if they
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'Radio silence' from Basingstoke GP surgery group as system outage problems continue
A GP surgery provider in Basingstoke has still not answered questions about ongoing problems with its website and app, despite calls from the NHS, councillors and patients. As previously reported, patients at The Camrose, Gillies, Hackwood and
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Preschool upgraded by Ofsted for making 'positive improvements that benefit children'
A PRESCHOOL in Winklebury has been upgraded from 'requires improvement' to 'good' after making 'positive improvements that benefit children'. Castle Hill Preschool, in Kenilworth Road, which operates in the grounds of the Fort Hill site, has been
